NASC OTA #N6130-26-9-0002

Marine Common Aircrew Trainer Mixed Reality Device Solicitation

The U.S. Government is seeking innovative mixed-reality (MR) solutions to modernize the Marine Common Aircrew Trainer (MCAT) visual display system for enlisted aircrew training on CH-53E, MV-22B, and UH-1Y aircraft. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Government (specific agency not named in summary) - Products/Services Requested: - Mixed-reality (MR) device to replace the current MCAT visual display system - The current system includes: - 29 projectors, 11 visual monitors, and 40 image generator nodes per device - Seven fielded devices in total (203 projectors, 77 monitors, 280 IG nodes) - The new MR device must support training for the new CH-53K airframe - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The MR solution should reduce life cycle costs compared to the current system - The MCAT visual display is refreshed every five years, and the new solution will be part of the upcoming technology refresh - The procurement process includes a request for white papers, an industry day, and subsequent proposal and award phases - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Quantities: - Replacement for seven fielded MCAT devices (implied scale) - No specific part numbers or product models are provided - No locations or places of performance are specified in the summary

Description

The solicitation seeks a mixed-reality (MR) device to replace the current Marine Common Aircrew Trainer (MCAT) visual display system, which supports enlisted aircrew training for CH-53E, MV-22B, and UH-1Y aircraft. The existing system uses numerous projectors, monitors, and image generator nodes, and is on a 5-year technology refresh cycle. The new MR device aims to lower life cycle costs and support training for the new CH-53K airframe. The procurement process includes release of white papers, an industry day, and subsequent solicitation steps.

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