NAVIGATION, SEAMANSHIP, AND SHIPHANDLING TRAINERS (NSST) MODELING AND MODIFICATIONS
ID: 04102025NSSTType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

TRAINING AIDS (6910)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e488ce870aa44dbc99fbc1465e38a460/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 21, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), is seeking sources for modifications to the Navigation, Seamanship, and Shiphandling Trainers (NSST) Baseline 1 systems. The primary objective is to develop a new Ownship model and modify ship-to-ship physics interactions while ensuring that existing functionalities remain intact. This initiative is crucial for enhancing training systems that utilize proprietary VirtualShip technology, originally developed by General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT). Interested parties must submit their technical capabilities, including company information and cost estimates, by 1 p.m. EST on April 21, 2025, to Mr. Mark Johnson at mark.e.johnson106.civ@us.navy.mil, with a copy to Mr. Issa Malki at issa.j.malki.civ@us.navy.mil. Note that this is a sources sought notice and not a request for proposals.

Point(s) of Contact
Mark Johnson
mark.e.johnson106.civ@us.navy.mil
Issa Malki
issa.j.malki.civ@us.navy.mil
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