Arkansas ARBuy Portal #IFB-2026-02

Black River Technical College Solicits Dual-User Virtual Reality Welding Simulators

Black River Technical College is seeking bids for advanced welding training technology: - Buyer: Black River Technical College (Pocahontas, AR) - Procurement of two dual-user virtual reality welding simulators - Each simulator must support two students simultaneously - Required features: - VR headsets (2160 x 2160 resolution per eye) - Dual 22-inch touchscreen monitors - Intel i7 processors with NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti graphics - Windows 10 Pro operating system - MIG (GMAW/FCAW) welding guns, Stick (SMAW) stingers, TIG (GTAW) torches with adaptive foot pedals - Adjustable welding stands and multiple welding coupons (flat, pipe, groove, etc.) - Oxy-fuel cutting simulation - Real-time scoring, analytics, instructor evaluation, virtual bend testing, live student evaluation reports - Built-in curriculum and cost analysis tools - Support for multiple welding processes (MIG, flux-cored, stick, TIG), materials (mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum), and positions (plate and pipe) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Delivery required to Black River Technical College, 1410 Hwy 304 E, Pocahontas, AR 72455 - Bids must remain valid for 90 days from opening; delivery during agency work hours; no substitutions or cancellations without written approval - Emphasis on compliance with technical, legal, and ethical standards

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of welding simulators by Black River Technical College. The project involves acquiring dual-user virtual reality welding simulators designed to provide advanced, scalable, and cost-effective welding training. The simulators include VR headsets, touchscreen monitors, and various welding hardware to simulate multiple welding processes and materials. The bid opening is scheduled for June 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT.

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