Simulator Software Upgrade

Simulator Software Upgrade Description(s): This is not a solicitation; the purpose of this notice is to obtain proprietary software upgrades to the proprietary application software that will allow the use of more realistic steering controls on aging hardware. The Desktop Simulators are used on a daily basis for the training of Cadets, Officer Candidates, Prospective Commanding, Executive, and Operations Officers, International Maritime Officer Training, and visiting Commands (i.e. Afloat Units in need of training). The USCGA and the Leadership Development Center (LDC) are the primary administrators of training to these customers and rely heavily on the Desktop Simulators as a cornerstone for much of their training curriculum including bridge resource management, rules of the road interpretation, collision avoidance, search and rescue at sea, ship handling, navigation and seamanship, etc. The Coast Guard does not own the data rights and does not anticipate purchasing the data rights for this legacy proprietary software system. It would be difficult to foster competition as the data is proprietary and the Coast Guard does not have adequate technical information to provide potential vendors at this time. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy anticipates the acquisition and establishment of a replacement maritime simulator system within five years. Requirements for this system will be distributed under full and open competition. This acquisition will free the Coast Guard of further restrictions to continue to operate only with the exclusive support of the current software owner. In an effort to continue to increase visibility and stimulate competition for this acquisition representative from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Ship's Control and Navigation Training System regularly attend simulation trade conferences, conduct site visits of comparable systems and conduct internet research. FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Primary Point of Contact.: Tom Crowley (860) 444-8278 [email protected] David Palacios [email protected] Phone: 8604448245 Fax: 8604448316