B -- Underlying Mechanisms of Spatial Disorientation

The US Air Force Academy plans to award a sole source contract to Environmental Tectonics Corporation for a project titled "Underlying Mechanisms of Spatial Disorientation." This contract involves modifying proprietary software associated with the General Aviation Trainer (GAT-II) located within the Biology Department. The purpose of the software upgrade is to enhance the capabilities of the GAT-II device, which is used for training in general aviation. The procurement will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures, and the sole source justification is based on the unique expertise and proprietary nature of the software held by Environmental Tectonics Corporation. This Notice of Intent is not a solicitation for competitive proposals; however, if no responses are received by September 26, 2003, indicating the availability of comparable services that could offer greater advantages to the government, the contract will be awarded directly to Environmental Tectonics Corporation. The contracting office managing this acquisition is located at the US Air Force Academy, Colorado, under the Department of Defense. The arrangement reflects the strategic choice to rely on a trusted vendor to ensure enhancements to critical training technology in a timely manner.