UARC-Immersive Virtual Environment

The Chief Technology Office of the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) 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) award, identified by solicitation number N6893622R0040, provides non-personal support services for basic research, applied research, advanced technology development, collaborative research, and technology transition. The performance of these services will take place in Los Angeles, California.

The acquisition is classified under NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC AF13 for EDUCATION, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, & SOCIAL SVCS R&D SVCS; EDUC SVCS R&D; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT. Due to the research and development nature of the requirement, the specific products are relatively unknown, and the government will utilize a lot unit of issue at the basic contract line item level. Payments will be processed through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS).

The contract features a five-year ordering period with an option for an additional five years. Delivery for all orders will be FOB Destination, with specific delivery schedules established for each individual delivery order. This award notice was published on January 11, 2024, following a procurement process conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-3. Anila Paul is the designated point of contact for this award.