Touch Screen Tactile Enhancements
ID: FMP-NNL-0037Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFFLUOR MARINE PROPULSION - DOE CONTRACTORSchenectady, NY, 12301, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

ENERGY R&D SERVICES; ENERGY SUPPLY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AG12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/cf8703d598ba4a70a373dbd7f3ad664b/view
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    The Department of Energy, specifically the Fluor Marine Propulsion office, is soliciting proposals for the development of Touch Screen Tactile Enhancements aimed at improving training for Navy sailors. The objective is to create technologies that enhance tactile feedback for touch screen-based training panels, which currently lack the physical interaction and muscle memory provided by traditional hardware panels. This initiative is crucial for maintaining operational fleet readiness and reducing costs associated with physical training panels. Interested suppliers must submit their technical proposals, including a one-page Quad Chart and a narrative of up to five pages, by the specified deadline to Jon Ruffley at Jonathan.Ruffley@unnpp.gov. A pre-proposal conference will be held for inquiries, and confidentiality regarding proposal content is emphasized.

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    Jonathan.Ruffley@unnpp.gov
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    Request for Proposals - FMP-NNL-0037.docx
    The Naval Nuclear Laboratory, operated by Fluor Marine Propulsion LLC, is issuing an open solicitation for proposals focused on Touch Screen Tactile Enhancements. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their proposals by a specified deadline to the designated innovation mailbox. Submissions will be evaluated for potential technical contracts. A pre-proposal conference will be held for inquiries regarding the project. Proposals must include a one-page Quad Chart detailing company and technology overviews, project summaries with technical approaches, and resource plans. Additionally, a narrative of up to five pages must be submitted, outlining the project title, descriptions, collaborating organizations, logical execution paths, and estimated costs. Important documents can be found on the Naval Nuclear Laboratory's procurement webpage, and confidentiality concerning proposal content is emphasized. The purpose of this solicitation is to foster collaboration in developing technology enhancements that align with the objectives of the Department of Energy, advancing innovation in naval nuclear capabilities. The framework ensures that interested suppliers understand the evaluation process, requirements for submissions, and the expectation for confidentiality while facilitating a focused approach to innovation in the specified technological area.
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