UK VIRTUAL MCC CAPABILITY

This contract involves the design, installation, and testing of the Weapon Training System (WTS) to deliver the Virtual Missile Control Center (VMCC) capability for the United Kingdom's Trident Training Facility. The work will be carried out in accordance with a specific technical directive (OD 36763, revision 4) and is aimed at supporting the UK's strategic defense training. The contract negotiations will be conducted with General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems (GDAIS) located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, which is the sole manufacturer of the TRIDENT II D5 Strategic Weapon System Fire Control and Attack Weapons Control Systems. GDAIS holds exclusive technical knowledge and resources required to perform this specialized work. The solicitation, titled "UK VIRTUAL MCC CAPABILITY," was posted in June 2010 and is classified under NAICS code 541330, which covers engineering and architectural services. The contract is a presolicitation and does not specify any set-aside status. The performance location is Pittsfield, MA, which is where GDAIS operates. The Administrative Contracting Officer overseeing this opportunity is Linda M. Haggerty, and further details are accessible via the provided government contracting portal. This contract emphasizes high-level technical expertise and secure collaboration strictly with the original equipment manufacturer.