LCAC SLEP Operator's Curriculum

SOURCES SOUGHT TO PRODUCE OPERATIONS TRAINING COURSEWARE. The Department of the Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC) Training Systems Division (TSD), Orlando, FL, is seeking potential sources with the ability to produce Service Life Extention Program (SLEP) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) Operations Training Courseware that includes instructing students in the functionality and operation of the SLEP LCAC systems in normal, casualty, and emergency modes of operation. This courseware will be a synthesis of existing LCAC legacy training for the Operator, Engineer, and Navigator including differences resulting from the implementation of an LCAC SLEP program. The SLEP LCAC Operations Training Courseware must provide a blended solution approach (instructor led and technology based instruction) to operations training to include instructions in normal, casualty, and emergency modes of operation. Through the use of the appropriate LCAC Operational and Technical Manuals and Drawings, and simulated (virtual) and actual tools and test equipment, the SLEP LCAC Operations Training Courseware shall provide training at the system, subsystem and component levels. Simulated interactions with SLEP LCAC on line and off line diagnostics programs and accurate simulation of operational symptoms as a result of instructor induced simulated faults are essential requirements of the SLEP LCAC Operations Training Courseware. Written responses to this announcement should consist of the following: 1) A submission of your firm's detailed capabilities to meet the requirements listed above, 2) Your firm's degree of familiarity with: a) the SLEP LCAC Training Program, b) the SLEP LCAC Operations and Technical Manuals, c) Analysis of training requirements d) implementation of training curriculum strategies e) production and delivery of blended solutions for Navy Schoolhouse training e) use of video, narration, animation, simulation, electronic classrooms, and the integrated learning environment f) management of complex analysis, production, review, and approval process for multiple courses simultaneously. 3) A discussion of any customary business practices that might affect the firm's fulfillment of the requirement or its relationship with the Navy customer; 4) A discussion of any potential participation by small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged or woman owned small business concerns; 5) A statement as to whether the firm responding to this announcement is a small business for the NAICS code that pertains to the product being offered. A set aside decision will be made based on submission of this data; and 6) Rough Order of Magnitude Cost Estimate to complete the requirements of the associated Statement of Work. This announcement is published for informational purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. It is requested that written responses be submitted as an attached Microsoft Word document, limited to five pages, via Email, and in time to be received by 1:00pm Eastern Standard Time on 18 April 2008. Emails should be addressed to: Gregory.Dougherty@navy.mil Point of Contact: Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division Attn: Gregory Dougherty, Code 25331 12350 Research Parkway Orlando, Florida 32826-3224 Phone: (407) 380-8419 There are no other prescribed format requirements for the response to this announcement. All firms responding to this announcement will be notified if a requirement is solicited. The results will be utilized to determine Set-aside opportunities. All set-asides will be considered. The Department of the Navy will use the responses to the announcement to make an informed decision concerning the strategy it will pursue to meet its objectives and, if the Department of the Navy elects to proceed with a procurement, to structure the solicitation to maximize commercial sector interest and encourage truly innovative and imaginative proposals.