Virtual Environment Trainer

The 91st Maintenance Group is seeking a contractor to develop and deliver a Virtual Environment Trainer using off-the-shelf headgear and controls to simulate a launch facility environment for training up to four personnel simultaneously. The system must include two specialized software modules—SP 102 R&R and ASU Contact R&R and Adjustment—in both guided and unguided training modes, aligned with Air Force Technical Data and OSHA standards, with the goal of improving retention by at least 30 percent and reducing reliance on limited physical training resources. The trainer will be deployed and operated at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, with all work performed at Building 546, 300 Minuteman Drive, and must accommodate coordination for facility access, power outages, and adherence to security protocols, including strict prohibitions against photographing or modeling any components above unclassified status. Contractors must submit a detailed work schedule for government approval ten days before work begins, operate within standard hours of 0800 to 1600 CST Monday through Friday, and provide “train the trainer” instruction to Air Force personnel while ensuring complete removal of all non-government materials upon work completion. The solicitation, FA452826KH0001, is a sources-sought notice open only to small businesses under NAICS code 611430 and is classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5. Proposals are due by May 29, 2026, and must be submitted through official government procurement channels, though specific submission formats, page limits, and evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available documentation. The contracting office is located at Minot AFB, with primary point of contact A1C Kha Ho and secondary contact Lt Jacob Trach; project coordination is handled by Capt Steven Elmore and TSgt Joshua Kulonis. While no formal contract value, pricing structure, or award method is specified, the emphasis on enhanced training effectiveness and technical performance suggests a potential best-value trade-off approach. All contractor personnel require base access clearance involving submission of full name, SSN, date of birth, phone numbers, and driver’s license information, and the contractor is expected to maintain clean workspaces and coordinate all activities through designated government representatives to ensure mission continuity and security compliance.