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) acquisition, identified by solicitation number N6893622R0040, provides non-personal support services for basic and applied research, advanced technology development, collaborative research, and technology transition. The performance of these services will take place in Los Angeles, California.

The contract is classified under NAICS 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 award includes a five-year ordering period with an option for five additional years. Due to the research and development nature of the requirement, products are categorized using a lot unit of issue at the basic contract line item level, with specific delivery schedules established at the delivery order level.

The government utilized the exception to full and open competition under FAR 6.302-3 to award this UARC contract. Deliveries are designated as FOB Destination, and payment processing throughout the life of the contract will be managed via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). The primary point of contact for this award notice, published on January 11, 2024, is Anila Paul.