SAM #PANERD-26-P-0000-027124

Market Research for Watercraft and Ship Simulator Support Services at ERDC

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), is seeking SBA-certified small businesses for watercraft and ship simulator support services. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Vicksburg, Mississippi - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - Support services to augment and enhance ERDC Watercraft and Ship Simulator capability - Development of simulator databases - Creation of simulator visuals - Implementation of environmental forcings - Development of vessel models - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Firms must have expertise in watercraft, ship, towboat, vessel, or maritime simulation - Demonstrated experience in simulator database and model development is required - Work will primarily be performed at the contractor's location, with some on-site visits to ERDC in Vicksburg, MS - This is a market research notice to determine the feasibility of a small-business set-aside or other acquisition strategy - No products, part numbers, or specific quantities are specified; the focus is on simulation support services

Description

This Sources Sought / Request for Information is issued for market research purposes only in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10. This is not a solicitation, request for proposal, request for quotation, invitation for bid, or promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The Government is conducting market research to determine the availability and capability of SBA-certified small business concerns with active SAM.gov registration that are capable of performing the full scope of services required to augment and enhance the ERDC Watercraft and Ship Simulator capability. The Government is particularly interested in identifying SBA-certified small businesses with demonstrated experience in watercraft, ship, towboat, vessel, or maritime simulation, including the development of simulator databases, simulator visuals, environmental forcings, and vessel models. Responses to this notice will assist the Government in determining whether the requirement may be appropriate for a small-business set-aside, partial set-aside, or another acquisition strategy. Additional Links:Department of Defense Procurement ToolboxPIEE Solicitation Module Link for PANERD-26-P-0000-027124Registration Instructions for the PIEE Solicitation ModuleWeb Based Training for the PIEE Solicitation Module

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