Notice of Intent (Single Source) Street Smarts Virtual Reality System
ID: FA468624Q0034Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4686 9 CONS PKPBEALE AFB, CA, 95903-1702, USA

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Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

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TRAINING AIDS (6910)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the 9th Contracting Squadron of the Air Force, intends to award a single source contract to Street Smarts VR for the provision of a Virtual Reality (VR) training system. This innovative VR trainer is designed to replicate real-world scenarios, enhancing decision-making skills and familiarizing security personnel with Use of Force situations as outlined in the Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP). The successful contractor will supply and install two Street Smarts virtual reality simulators, which are crucial for improving the training and operational readiness of security forces. Interested parties can reach out to Brandon Washington at brandon.washington.8@us.af.mil or Katherine Moe at katherine.moe@us.af.mil for further inquiries.

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