69--CH-53E Containerized Flight Training Device (CFTD) Baseline Configuration Upgrade (BCU)
ID: N6134017R0035Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAWC TRAINING SYSTEMS DIVORLANDO, FL, 32826-3224, USA

PSC

TRAINING AIDS AND DEVICES (69)

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Emerging Small Business (ESB)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7d9a8bf23b6d26613c22ee1364904e56/view
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    Description

    Presolicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE NAVY is seeking a contractor to upgrade the baseline configuration of the CH-53E Containerized Flight Training Device (CFTD) located at Marine Corps Air Stations (MCAS) Kaneohe Bay, HI. The upgrade will include the modification and upgrade of the existing device at MCAS Kaneohe Bay and the design, fabrication, installation, and test of a new device at MCAS Futenma, Japan. The upgrade aims to ensure high fidelity flight training and extend the usable life of the training devices. The contractor will replace or upgrade obsolete hardware and software components, including the host computer, Instructor Operator Station (IOS) computers, Program Support Equipment, Visual System, Control Loading System, and Input/Output (I/O) components. The contractor will utilize both Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) equipment to address obsolescence and supportability issues. The existing CH-53E Aircrew Procedures Trainer (APT) at MCAS Futenma will be replaced by the new device. The final Request for Proposals (RFP) is expected to be released in April 2017.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nicole Knight 407-380-8026 Alternate: Robert Orozco, 407-380-4173, robert.orozco@navy.mil
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