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Distributed Simulation Technologies, Electronic Warfare Analysis and Computer Modeling and Simulation

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N00173-11-R-SK07Federal

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The Naval Research Laboratory plans to negotiate a contract with Virtual Technology Corporation (VTC) for research and development services focusing on distributed simulation technologies, electronic warfare analysis, and computer modeling and simulation. This contract will cover specific tasks including ongoing support for the ET-03 test event from August 2011, analyzing data to validate combat system performance—particularly the RAM missile—and supporting the Fleet Operational Test and Evaluation (FOT&E) of the LPD-24 ship using the Enterprise PRA Testbed. VTC has been the primary developer of the testbed’s federation setup, initialization, and integration under an expiring contract, making them uniquely qualified to continue this critical work without interruption. Due to the specialized nature of the system, transferring the work to another team would result in significant delays, potentially impairing milestones scheduled for October 2011 and January 2012 that are vital for supporting dependent programs. This contract is intended as a temporary bridge between the current contract and a forthcoming fully competitive award expected within the next year. It focuses solely on the time-sensitive tasks necessary to meet upcoming Testbed milestones, after which these efforts will conclude. The subsequent contract will address new task areas that have less stringent time constraints and do not require an extensive learning period. While the award is planned on a sole-source basis due to VTC’s unique expertise and the need to avoid mission-critical delays, all responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for consideration. Interested parties can find additional business opportunities and contract details through the Naval Research Laboratory’s official channels.

General Info

Naval Research Laboratory contracts VTC for urgent simulation and warfare testing, ensuring milestone completion.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

NAICS

541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Naval Research Laboratory 4555 Overlook Ave, SW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20375, USA

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedAug 2

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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Susan Kelly

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Naval Research Laboratory intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competitive basis with Virtual Technology Corporation (VTC) for Research and Development Services in Distributed Simulation Technologies, Electronic Warfare Analysis and Computer Modeling and Simulation. The work required is limited to these specific task areas: VTC personnel must continue to support the ET-03 test event, August 2011, and then to use the data generated by the above testbed to validate combat systems' performance. In addition, the data collected on combat systems during this live test must be analyzed in the following months to validate the performance of the RAM missile, and contractor personnel must perform analysis using the Enterprise PRA Testbed to support FOT&E of the LPD-24 ship. VTC has performed all preliminary development work on the comprehensive federation setup, initialization, and integration process for the HLA/RTI Enterprise PRA Testbed. The contract under which this initial work was performed will expire in August. Because the preliminary design and development work was performed by VTC, they are the only company which can carry this work on without significant interruption to the research to support the Enterprise Program. It is estimated it would take a new development team approximately one year to become sufficiently proficient to continue this work. The development of this network is at a critical stage in which no other contractor or Government agency could continue this research uninterrupted. Since the Enterprise PRA Testbed has milestones in October 2011 and January 2012 that must be met or programs that rely on the Testbed for analysis would be critically impacted a delay would cause great harm to the mission. This contract is intended as a bridge between the current expiring contract and a new fully competitive contract which will be awarded within the next 12 months. The new contract will pick up development in new task areas that are not time critical and will not require a long learning curve. The Bridge contract authorized by this J&A is for only those task areas identified above which will phase out with the successful conclusion of the Testbed milestones. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Other business opportunities for NRL are available at our website http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/rfplist.htm.