MVR Simulation Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG) renewals
ID: PANRSA-26-P-030736Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYACC

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Software Publishers (513210)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a45dcfd28d9a4bccb3c1497a42ff14ca/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC), is seeking to procure thirty-two (32) renewals of the MVR Simulation Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG) under a sole-source contract. This procurement is essential for maintaining the Joint Simulation Interoperability Lab (JSIL)'s MUSE/AFSERS training system, which relies on VRSG to create realistic 3D environments and sensor simulations for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) training. The requirement is justified under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B), and neglecting the maintenance of VRSG could jeopardize military readiness and increase cyber risks. Interested parties may contact Shanika Hamilton at shanika.l.hamilton.civ@army.mil or Dianna Cooper at dianna.cooper2.civ@army.mil for further information, with responses from capable sources being considered within 7 days of the notice publication.

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    Shanika Hamilton
    shanika.l.hamilton.civ@army.mil
    Dianna Cooper
    dianna.cooper2.civ@army.mil
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    Limiting-Competition-under-SAT_ACC (230627) S3I 26-001 Rev B_Redacted.pdf
    The Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), Aviation and Missile Center (AvMC), Software Simulation Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) requires 32 MVR Simulation Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG) renewals. This sole-source purchase order, justified under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B), is critical for the Joint Simulation Interoperability Lab (JSIL)'s MUSE/AFSERS training system, which relies on VRSG for realistic 3D virtual environments and sensor simulations for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) training. Market research identified Bohemia Interactive Simulation's VBS Blue IG as an alternative, but it lacked crucial features such as concurrent multi-viewport, key API functionalities, video streaming, KLV metadata, and integrated radar simulation. Neglecting VRSG maintenance would jeopardize military readiness, incur financial penalties, and increase cyber risks by rendering training scenarios outdated. This brand-name restriction, exceeding $25K but below the simplified acquisition threshold, will be publicly posted with redactions, citing an exception under FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(C).
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