UARC-Immersive Virtual Environment

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) Chief Technology Office has awarded a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to the University of Southern California (USC) Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT). This University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) contract, identified by solicitation number N6893622R0040, provides non-personal support for basic and applied research, advanced technology development, collaborative research, and technology transition. Work will be performed in Los Angeles, California, under NAICS code 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), and PSC AF13, EDUCATION, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, & SOCIAL SVCS R&D SVCS; EDUC SVCS R&D; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT.

The awarded IDIQ contract features a five-year ordering period with an optional five-year extension. Specific delivery schedules and performance requirements will be established at the individual delivery order level, utilizing a lot unit of issue at the basic contract CLIN level. Products developed under this procurement are research and development in nature, with all deliveries designated as FOB Destination. Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) will facilitate payments throughout the life of the contract.

The acquisition was executed under the authority of FAR 6.302-3 to maintain a specific capability provided by a university-affiliated research center. The award notice was published on January 11, 2024, and managed by contracting officer Anila Paul. The procurement involves zero associated attachments and serves as a long-term vehicle for immersive virtual environment research and technical services supporting NAWCWD China Lake.