Intent to Sole Source to Shiny Box LLC for Augmented Reality Training
ID: FA500425Q0011Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA5004 354 CONS PKEIELSON AFB, AK, 99702-2200, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/45863b82b70b4785bc6be79260f37450/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, intends to sole source a contract to Shiny Box LLC for the provision of an augmented reality tele-mentoring platform tailored for upcoming Arctic training events. This procurement is justified based on Shiny Box's exclusive development and management of the software, which is designed for data collection, transmission, and analytics, ensuring proprietary control over these critical components. The successful deployment of this platform is vital for enhancing training efficacy within the government context, particularly in challenging environments. Interested parties can reach out to Ashton Holland at ashton.holland.1@us.af.mil or Richard White at richard.white.44@us.af.mil for further inquiries regarding this opportunity.

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    Attachment 1 Sole Source Justification.pdf
    Attachment 2 Statement of Proprietary Information (2).pdf
    Shiny Box, LLC confirms its provision of an augmented reality tele-mentoring platform for upcoming Arctic training events. The software, specifically designed for data collection, transmission, and analytics, is developed and managed exclusively by Shiny Box, ensuring proprietary control over these components. The communication, sent by Managing Partner Todd A. Daniel, expresses readiness to provide further documentation or answer any queries about the proprietary nature of the system. The overarching aim is to ensure the successful deployment of the platform for the training events, emphasizing Shiny Box's commitment to support and compliance with potentially related government contracts or grants in enhancing training efficacy within the government context.
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