SAM #6923G226P000114

Award for Kongsberg Ship Simulator Maintenance and Long-Term Support

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy awarded support for its installed Kongsberg ship-simulation systems. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Division of Procurement. Contracting Officer: Theodore Nigro. - Award and OEM: Sole-source award to Kongsberg, identified in the attachments as Kongsberg Maritime, Inc. The documents state that its proprietary system interfaces and authorized factory-trained staff are needed to provide support. - Systems supported: Kongsberg Full Mission Ship Simulator and K-Sim Navigation System in Samuels Hall; the attachments also describe the TANO and Ship’s Bridge Simulator, K-Sim Navigational Simulator, and K-Sim Neptune Engine Room Simulator in Fulton Hall. - Requested services: Long-term system support and maintenance, including proprietary hardware and software support, required PC hardware replacements, K-Sim software updates, remote technical support, and scheduled site visits. The systems support midshipmen training in STCW competencies and sea-time. - Value: Award amount is $472,931. One supporting procurement document cites an estimated cost of $89,974; the provided documents do not explain the difference. - Quantities and performance period: Service quantities, part numbers, and period of performance are not specified.

Description

Sole Source Contract to Kongsberg Maritime to provide maintenance and support for the Kongsberg Full Mission Ship Simulator, K-Sim Navigation System, Samuels Hall, United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York. Sole Source Justification attached.

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