Navy F-16 Mixed Reality Training Devices (MRTD) 2F319 Software Upgrade
ID: N0042124RFPREQCPM2260148Type: Sources Sought
Overview

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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIVPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

OPERATION TRAINING DEVICES (6930)

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https://sam.gov/opp/df9a61873b97435282b43b387f9c47e6/view
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    The Department of the Navy, through the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, is seeking qualified businesses to provide software upgrades for two Mixed Reality Training Devices (MRTD) 2F319 located at Naval Air Station Fallon, NV. The objective of this procurement is to address obsolescence and enhance pilot training capabilities through various modifications, including visual improvements, weather enhancements, and updates to aircraft indicators. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the effectiveness of training devices used for F-16A/B aircraft operations. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement by 11:00 AM EST on November 27, 2024, to the primary contact, Sheryl M. Pope, at sheryl.m.pope.civ@us.navy.mil, with all submissions becoming government property and not returned.

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    Sheryl Pope
    sheryl.m.pope.civ@us.navy.mil
    CATRINA FARRELL
    catrina.m.farrell.civ@us.navy.mil
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    The Navy F-16 Mixed Reality Training Devices (MRTD) 2F319 Software Upgrade is a Sources Sought notice by the Department of the Navy, specifically NAVAIR, to conduct market research for businesses capable of performing software enhancements on two MRTD units at NAS Fallon, NV. This initiative addresses obsolescence and aims to upgrade pilot training capabilities. The modifications requested include visual enhancements (improved airport visuals, tactical air navigation), weather features (adjustable cloud layers, night functions), and updated aircraft indicators (HUD, terrain height). Interested businesses must submit a capabilities statement, including company details, relevant experience, business size classification, and technical skills, by 11:00 AM EST on November 27, 2024. The document emphasizes that response costs are non-reimbursable and that submissions will become government property and are not returned. This RFP is part of the government’s procurement process, ensuring that the Navy receives competitive proposals from qualified entities.
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