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RFI - REPLACEMENT OF THE FULL MISSION SHIP SIMULATOR (FMSS) - USMMA
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The United States Merchant Marine Academy is seeking qualified contractors to replace the existing Full Mission Ship Simulator 4K Digital Light Projector laser projectors in Samuels Hall at Kings Point, New York, as part of a life-cycle upgrade. The project requires full removal of current systems, installation of new high-performance laser projectors, seamless integration with the existing Kongsberg Maritime K-sim navigation simulation environment, and verification of complete operational functionality across a 240-degree curved screen and two additional 30-degree rear screens. The requirement is scoped as a full end-to-end projection system replacement with strict attention to technical precision, including advanced edge blending and curvature compensation technology, and full compatibility with the simulation software. Contractors must demonstrate proven experience with simulation facility projector installations, particularly those involving complex panoramic displays, and provide evidence of capabilities to meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation given the building’s status on the National Register of Historic Places. All responses to the Request for Information must include a capability statement and detailed answers to twelve specific questions covering company size under NAICS 334220, prior experience with federal simulation projects, turnaround timelines for equipment procurement and installation, warranty and post-installation support offerings, technical approaches to screen curvature and blending, and pricing estimates for the base period and four one-year option periods. Contractors are also invited to review and comment on the draft Statement of Work. Responses must be submitted by August 6, 2026, at 2 p.m. EST to designated government email addresses, with no costs incurred by the contractor being billed to the government. This market research effort is conducted as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, and all submissions are strictly for pre-solicitation planning and not considered a promise of future award.
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Place of Performance
Kings Point, NY, 11024, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) seeks a contractor to perform the life-cycle replacement of the Full Mission Ship Simulator (FMSS) 4K Digital Light Projector (DLP) laser projectors currently installed in Samuels Hall, located at 300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, NY 11024. Additional details and technical requirements are provided in the attached draft Statement of Work.
The requirement includes removal of existing projectors, installation of new units, integration with the current simulation environment, and verification of full operational capability. Further information is provided in the statement of work (SOW) and reference attachment(s) for this project.
Interested companies must respond to below questions as a part of the market research purposes only and submit a copy of their capability statement with the responses to the questions:
1. Provide your company’s name, address, POC email, phone number, size of your business under NAICS code 334220 .
2. Do you have a GSA eBuy contract for similar requirement? If so, what is the GSA contract number? GSA SIN number?
3. NAICS code is 334220. Any suggestion for any other NAICS code that could be applicable?
4. Suggestion for any available existing Federal contract for this requirement? If so, what is the contract number?
5. Do you have any previous experience installing a projection system for any simulation facilities? If yes, please explain and would you be able to provide a point of contact for those facilities?
6. The USMMA is looking for a complete end-to-end projection system to replace the current projection system installed in 2018 if you are selected what would be your approximate turnaround time to order all the equipment needed and how long do you think you would need to do the installation?
7. USMMA is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Provide a relevant example that demonstrates capability that all work associated with the project will meet and/or exceed the standards provided in the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and guidelines for applying the standards published by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior 36 CFR 67.7 - Standards for rehabilitation?
8. After the installation is complete, what type of support is provided if needed and does your company provide an additional warranty on top of the manufacturer’s warranty?
9. USMMA has a large projection theater and will need large format projectors to fill a 240-degree curved screen plus two independent 30 degree rear screens. How does your company account for the curvature of the projection screen and edge blending? Is there specific software you use? Does it work with Kongsberg Maritime Inc. K-sim navigation simulation software?
10. Can the contractor provide a brief description of similar work they have successfully completed within the last five (5) years?
11. Any suggested rough estimate for this requirement for the base and four one-year options?
12. Request contractor’s review on the draft Statement of work and provide comments and submit your comments along with the responses to the RFI questionnaires and capability statement before the closing of the RFI as specified below.
All responses must be emailed to contact@example.gov and contact@example.gov by the August 06, 2026, 2pm EST as a part of the Request for Information (RFI) for Market Research purposes only. Government must not be charged for any expenses contractors incurred to respond to this RFI.
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