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FA8650-04-R-3402Federal

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The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Air Vehicles Directorate plans to award a sole source contract to the Institute of Scientific Research, Inc., located in Fairmont, West Virginia, to continue and expand ongoing research involving advanced flight simulation systems. This effort leverages existing hardware and software currently operated by ISR, including a unique cockpit and high-fidelity visual system that replicate an identical setup at AFRL/VA, interconnected via an ISDN line. Due to the specialized nature, size, and fragility of this equipment, relocation is impractical, underscoring the necessity of continuing with ISR as the sole source provider. The contract focuses on developing and testing simulation software within these dual systems, exploring critical issues such as time delays and information loss in remote simulation environments. The research aims to deepen understanding of these communication effects and enable joint simulation activities that will support the investigation of new control algorithms and the interactions between manned and unmanned aircraft. This continued collaboration will facilitate the advancement of intelligent flight control technologies through integrated software and hardware experimentation. The notice invites interested parties to express interest only if they have comparable capabilities but clarifies that no competitive proposals are requested, with a decision to award to ISR expected if no suitable alternatives are identified by the specified deadline. The contract is managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, with Douglas A. Harris serving as the Contracting Officer.

General Info

Air Force Research Laboratory sole sources ISR for advanced flight simulation software development and testing.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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PostedFeb 20

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

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Douglas A HarrisContracting Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Vehicles Directorate. Contracting Division (AFRL/VAK) intends to award a sole source contract to the Institute of Scientific Research, Inc., 320 Adams Street, PO Box 1148, Fairmont, WV, 26555-1148. The proposed effort builds upon the software and hardware involved in a current effort between the ISR and AFRL/VA. ISR was provided and is currently operating Air Force simulation equipment and software that is a critical element to this new phase of ongoing research. Government furnished equipment that ISR is operating consists of a cockpit and a high-fidelity visual system that duplicates an identical system at AFRL/VA. These two systems are connected together via an ISDN line and they are the only two systems of their kind. In addition, due to the size, weight and fragile nature of the systems, this equipment is not easily moved to an alternate location. Under the scope of this new effort with ISR, researchers will be exchanging simulation software that will be developed and tested in the two cockpits individually and jointly. One of the issues that will be addressed is a thorough investigation of the affects of time delays and information losses between remote systems in simulation events. Once the environment is thoroughly understood, joint simulation and development activities will use the cockpits and software to investigate new control algorithms and manned aircraft interactions with unmanned air vehicles.Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to meet the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. If no written response is received by 08 Mar 04, to the effect that comparable items/services are available, and that it is more advantageous to the Government than obtaining these items/services through a sole-source procurement with ISR, a sole-source award will be made. Direct questions to the Contracting point of contact identified in the announcement.