Design and Fabrication of Custom Force-Proportional Tracking Ball Controllers

The United States Space Force (USSF) is seeking sources capable of designing, fabricating, and delivering custom force-proportional tracking ball controllers. The controllers must meet specific requirements, including X and Y-axis force proportional tracking ball functionality, USB interface with HID communication protocol, and compatibility with Microsoft Win 10 and 11. The scope of work includes custom design and engineering, mechanical customization, electrical design modification, and development of custom firmware/software. The USSF is requesting capability statements from interested parties, which should include company information, business size, technical capability and experience, and a notional approach to meeting the requirements. • The tracking ball controllers must be able to update firmware post-build and install. • The final delivered system must include operation and service manual, Microsoft Windows drivers, and any other procedures or software needed to operate and configure the controller. • The tracking ball will include a base to be operated on a desk and be easily removable from the base to be installed in a fixed station. • The physical design must allow for both desktop operation and easy removal for installation into a fixed station.