Injection Molding & Extrusion Training and Machine Simulation

This state and local contracting opportunity is for a comprehensive and fully customizable long-term interactive training solution for both injection molding and extrusion, to be provided to a four community college consortium led by Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) in Massachusetts. The training solution must incorporate a science-based perspective and include computer-based injection molding machine simulation and lab lessons. The training must be customizable, with five years of free upgrades and technical support required. A complete skill-based curriculum associated with the training shall be included. The bid specifies pricing for the comprehensive solution as well as individual pricing for Injection Molding and Extrusion content. Lifetime free telephone technical support, on-site initial training system installation, and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee are required. The bid due date is February 29, 2016.

The procurement is part of a US Department of Labor Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT III) grant awarded to the four-college consortium. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned. The current document does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or contractors, existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, or the possible award values or budget ranges.