SAM #70ZA0127AIRC12001

Coast Guard Market Research for AR/VR Aviation Training Devices and Content

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking market information on headset-based augmented and virtual reality aviation training for four aircraft types. - Government buyer: United States Coast Guard (USCG), Office of Aviation Acquisitions (CG-AIR-A). - Opportunity status: Request for Information (RFI) to gather market information; it is not a solicitation or award. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are named in the provided materials. - Requested hardware: Approximately 200 common-use VR headsets—5 at each of 26 operational air stations and 35 at each of 2 aviation training centers (ATTC Elizabeth City and ATC Mobile). Related items include controllers or tracking peripherals, protective cases, and local client workstations if needed; quantities and specifications are not stated. - Aircraft and training scope: Solutions should support the HC-130J, HC-144B, MH-60T, and MH-65E. Desired training includes virtual cockpits and aircraft systems familiarization, checklists and emergency procedures, virtual maintenance procedure cards, and interactive diagnostics. - Services and notable requirements: The Coast Guard is seeking information on training software and content development, deployment and integration, Train-the-Trainer orientation, software licensing and sustainment, cybersecurity patching, remote instructor oversight, network management, warranties, and hardware refresh options. Respondents are also asked to address interoperability, cybersecurity, sustainment, and cost drivers.

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