What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) seeks research and development (R&D) proposals to explore unique training techniques incorporating innovative behavioral and engineering technologies. The R&D aims to develop more effective and/or less expensive training systems. Technology products may include empirical research, software and computer models, test beds, and proof of concept demonstrations. NAWCTSD encourages proposals that involve interdisciplinary teams and fundamental research in science and engineering related to naval training systems. Specific research areas are described in the attached BAA Document (Amendment 01).
Scope of work
- Training technology and methodology research area
- Simulation systems research area
- Computer applications research area
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Scientific/technical merit | Not specified |
| Importance to agency programs | Not specified |
| Funds availability | Not specified |
| Cost (to include realism and reasonableness) | Not specified |
| Proposed Research | Not specified |
| Potential Contribution | Not specified |
| Offeror's Qualifications | Not specified |
| Personnel | Not specified |
| Past Performance | Not specified |
| Cost Realism | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Non-U.S. citizens shall not participate if access to classified information is required
- Evidence of an approved accounting system if proposing on a cost-reimbursement basis
Documents to include with your response
- Research Proposal Cover Page (Attachment 1)
- Disclosure Preference and Evaluation Policy Understanding (Attachment 2)
- Technical Section
- Administrative Section
- Cost Section
- Representations, Certifications and Other Statements via SAM.Gov
- Subcontracting Plan (if proposal exceeds $900,000 and offeror is a large business)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit electronic copies via email to the Contract Specialist compatible with Microsoft Word 2016, Excel 2016, or Adobe Acrobat files.
Incumbent and award research
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Market context
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