Description
The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is seeking a small‑business vendor to supply a complete Virtual Reality (VR) welding and thermal‑cutting training system for its engineering department. The contractor must deliver the Lincoln VRTEX 360 Compact system, a torch attachment, and on‑site setup by a Lincoln representative, along with software that simulates welding processes, tracks parameters, and provides instant feedback. Delivery must occur within 45 calendar days of award, and the system will be installed in Gibbs Hall (Room G207) for use in faculty research, technical‑staff training, and curriculum enhancement. The award will be a firm‑price purchase order evaluated on lowest price, with a mandatory small‑business set‑aside.
• Deliver one Lincoln VRTEX 360 Compact VR welding trainer and one torch attachment.
• Provide on‑site setup and training by a Lincoln representative.
• Include VR software that simulates multiple weld positions, tracks key parameters, and offers replay/analysis features.
• Incorporate a thermal‑cutting add‑on for realistic cutting practice.
• Warranty minimum one year; lead time ≤ 45 days after award.
• All work performed at USMMA, Kings Point, NY.