Augmented Reality-Virtual Reality Request for Information

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) Training Devices The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Office of Aviation Acquisitions (CG-AIR-A) is releasing this Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 10, Market Research. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ). This request for capability information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service, whatsoever. Further, the USCG is not at this time seeking proposals or quotes and will not accept unsolicited proposals or quotations. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. This RFI is being used as a Market Research tool for informational purposes and for preliminary planning purposes to identify potential sources that possess the required experience and expertise to provide the required support. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests. Small and large businesses are encouraged to respond.

1. Introduction and Purpose

The USCG is seeking to understand current industry capabilities in developing, deploying, and maintaining Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) training devices and solutions utilizing VR headsets tailored for Pilots, Aircrew, and Maintainers across multiple airframes. The USCG is specifically interested in training configurations for the following platforms:
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HC-130J

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HC-144B

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MH-60T

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MH-65E

2. Scope

The envisioned scale of this effort includes approximately 200 headsets distributed across the fleet to support both operational and specialized training environments. For vendor estimation and calculation purposes, this distribution covers: •

26 Operational Air Stations: 5 headsets per site.

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2 Aviation Training Centers: Aviation Technical Training Center (ATTC) Elizabeth City, NC & Aviation Training Center (ATC) Mobile, AL. 35 headsets per site.

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) Training Devices A critical requirement is establishing common hardware at Coast Guard units across the fleet to reduce the logistical and maintenance footprint, coupled with the capability for instructors to conduct, monitor, and guide training remotely. The desired capability must enable personnel to complete role-specific training in a virtual environment, with a primary focus on:
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Checklist Procedures: Virtual execution of standard operational checklists,