69--VIRTUAL REALITY CRANE SIMULATION TRAINING

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Puget Sound is issuing this sources sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in, and, the available resources to support a requirement for a Virtual Reality Crane Simulation Training, in support of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, for the following requirement: 1 each Virtual Reality Mobile Crane Simulator 1 each Virtual Motion Base Crane Simulator 1 each Virtual Reality Overhead Crane Operator Simulator 1 each Virtual Motion Base Overhead Crane Operator Simulator Additional specifications include: Motion based simulators shall mirror cab operator experience via simulation of movement providing the user with haptic feedback. Simulation should also include the use of virtual reality as a visual aid and provide the user with sound. Software will provide training plans that mirror real life experience such as pre-operational inspection, pre-lift

assessments, crane load charts, capacity, travel paths, shut down, and securing the crane. Software will provide learning scenarios such as following signals, practicing blind lift protocols, complex travel paths, as well as dealing with hazardous weather conditions such as high winds and rain. Simulators will come with an annual subscription that will allow an unlimited number of users to access the virtual reality programs and software for training purposes. Software will be Oculus Rift, Notepad++, and Unity, as these software versions are approved for use. Approved for use in Shipyard within Cybersecurity guidelines. This requirement will be for firm fixed-price supply type contract. The results of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 336413. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. If your organization has the potential capacity to provide these items, please provide the following information: 1. Organization name 2. Address 3. Email address 4. Web site address 5. Telephone number 6. Cage Code, Size and type of ownership for the organization 7. Tailored capability statement addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staffing capability. If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact: Jo Ann. togioka@dla.mil.