The Kraken

Project ID: N0018926QB076 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk
Deadline	06/15/26
Posted	06/11/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	541512 - Computer Systems Design Services
PSC	J016 - Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Aircraft Components And Accessories
Location	Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 United States

Description

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The U.S. Navy Medicine Disorientation Research Device (DRD) also known as The "Kraken, is a bespoke and complex motion platform designed to support advanced aerospace medical research objectives unique to the Department of War and other agency partners, built by Environmental Tectonics Corporation (ETC). Due to its unprecedented performance requirements and one-of-a-kind nature, the system underwent an extended design, development, integration, and validation period. DRD was developed under Contract N00189-09-C-Z025, with contract award in January 2009 and operational activation in December 2016. Due to the extended development lifecycle, core subsystems--specifically the distributed I/O architecture based on Interbus--are now obsolete and no longer supported by industry. Modernization is required to ensure continued operational availability, safety, and maintainability of this research asset. This is being procure on a sole source basis to ENVIRONMENTAL TECTONICS CORP due to propietary nature.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The U.S. Navy Medicine Disorientation Research Device (DRD), known as The 'Kraken', is a bespoke motion platform developed by Environmental Tectonics Corporation (ETC) to support advanced aerospace medical research objectives for the Department of War and other agency partners. The system has undergone extensive design, development, integration, and validation since its contract award in January 2009 and operational activation in December 2016. Due to the obsolescence of core subsystems, particularly the distributed I/O architecture based on Interbus, modernization is necessary to maintain operational availability, safety, and maintainability of this critical research asset. This procurement is being conducted on a sole source basis due to the proprietary nature of the technology involved. Work Details The contractor shall provide critical updates to the DRD's distributed I/O system by converting from the obsolete Interbus architecture to an EtherCAT-based solution. This modernization aims to preserve or enhance existing system capabilities, safety functions, and performance characteristics. Specific tasks include: 1. Replacing legacy components with EtherCAT technology while ensuring all functionalities are verified post-conversion. 2. Providing final testing documents that confirm pre-conversion capabilities are maintained. 3. Delivering updated System Specification Documents as required. 4. Designating a Program Manager or Point of Contact for ongoing communication with Navy representatives throughout the contract duration. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided). Place of Performance Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Bidder Requirements Bidders must ensure that all contractor employees have a favorably completed background investigation (NACI or equivalent) prior to access to government facilities. All employees must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with at least three years of legal residency in the U.S. Additionally, contractors must comply with various security directives related to access to sensitive information and IT systems.

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