Heavy Equipment Simulator Upgrade
ID: W50S84-24-Q-A-0003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NF USPFO ACTIVITY MIANG 110BATTLE CREEK, MI, 49015-5515, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

TRAINING AIDS (6910)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3df70af56b5340398d30d604a79817e6/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice for the procurement of a Heavy Equipment Simulator Upgrade. This upgrade includes equipment and software add-ons to enhance the currently owned CAT simulator. The upgrade also involves a Virtual Reality (VR) upgrade for the existing heavy equipment simulator, specifically the Advanced Dozer. Additionally, conversion kits for the Advanced Construction Excavator and Motor Grader will be included, along with VR software and associated equipment. The procurement also includes a caster mobility kit for the existing CAT Heavy Equipment simulator, which will allow for easy relocation and transportation of the entire simulator system. The place of performance for this procurement is Battle Creek, Michigan, in the United States. For more information, please refer to the attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation document.

    Point(s) of Contact
    MSgt Michael Solo
    (269) 969-3259
    michael.solo.4@us.af.mil
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    W50S8424QA003 Heavy Equipment SIM Upgrade - Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf
    The government has issued a request for quote (RFQ) for pricing on a heavy equipment simulator upgrade. However, there are currently no funds available for this requirement and the obligation to proceed with the project is dependent on the availability of appropriated funds. The RFQ includes provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05.
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