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Simulator Modernization

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693JF716B0056Federal

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The contract involves the life-cycle maintenance, upgrade, replacement, and modernization of the existing Kongsberg Full Mission Navigation and Ship Handling Simulator, specifically the Polaris Visual Bridge Simulation System located at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. The Government intends to award this contract as a sole source to Kongsberg Digital Simulation, as they are the only authorized supplier capable of providing the necessary hardware upgrades and supporting the proprietary Polaris software, which includes shiphandling simulation, ship models, databases, and visualization software currently in use since 2000. This upgrade is essential to enable the installation of the Polaris V8.0 software update, scheduled for fall 2018, ensuring uninterrupted use of the US Coast Guard approved program. The contract scope includes the supply and installation of updated hardware and computer equipment, construction, installation, testing, and initial training, with completion targeted by July 17, 2018. The government will not be soliciting competition as the sole source justification is based on unique capabilities of Kongsberg, and this notice is not a request for quotes. The contract is managed by the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration, with questions directed solely via email to the assigned Contracting Officer. The objective is to maintain continuous, long-term support of the simulator system under the existing Long-Term System Support Program to ensure the Academy’s training operations proceed without disruption.

General Info

Sole source contract to Kongsberg for Polaris simulator upgrade, maintenance, and training completion July 2018.

NAICS

488330 - Navigational Services to Shipping

Place of Performance

300 Steamboat Rd., KINGS POINT, NY, 11024, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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J&A for Kongsberg Hardware Upgrade - USMMA

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Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - USMMA Kongsberg Simulator Maintenance

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693JF7 DOT Maritime Administration
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA
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Judy BowersContracting Officer

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE Project Title: Life-cycle maintenance (upgrade, replacement and modernization) of the existing Kongsberg Full Mission Navigation and Ship Handling Simulator [Polaris Visual Bridge Simulation System (VBSS) located in Samuels Hall at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) 300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, NY 11024. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302.1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Kongsberg Digital Simulation is the only source capable of delivering the required upgraded hardware items to run proprietary simulation software, including Polaris Shiphandling Simulation and existing ship models, databases, target models, and visualization (SeaView) software has already been procured by USMMA (in continuous use since 2000) and is the only supplier authorized to support the Polaris Product. Construction and installation, testing and initial training will be completed by 17 JUL 2018 for classes to continue without disruption of the USCG approved program. Kongsberg is the supplier of the currently installed Polaris Visual Bridge Ship Simulator (VBSS); USMMA maintains a Long-Term System Support Program (LTSSP) to provide simulator support and updates to the VBSS including all simulation software, ship models, databases and targets. This Hardware Upgrade will include the latest version of Polaris hardware and computer equipment; upgrade of the computers is necessary to enable Kongsberg to supply and install the Polaris V8.0 Software update (latest version) in fulfilment of the LTSSP. The Hardware Upgrade is required to implement this major software upgrade that is scheduled for the fall of 2018. The Government does not intend to submit a solicitation for proposals. This is not a request for quotes. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any technical information provided. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. Questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed to Contracting Officer, Judy Bowers, at contact@example.gov via e-mail only (no phone calls/voice mail messages regarding questions will not be accepted and will not receive a response). Contracting Office Address: DOT/Maritime Administration, MAR-380 1200 New Jersey Ave SE, MAR380 W26-416 Washington DC 20590

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