Simulation Trade Skills FA805225P00
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AI-generated · Sep 28, 2025Online trade-skills education subscription is being procured to expand DoD Libraries’ training in trades such as construction, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, solar, safety, and related fields. The solution must include 3D and virtual reality simulation content, provide all-access across PC, iPad/Android tablets, and VR devices (VR headset not required for simulations), and offer custom learning paths with a dual-delivery approach across multiple devices. It should support a scaffolding approach to simulations and comprehensive content areas for the skilled-trades curriculum, including topics like commercial HVAC and appliance repair. The contract requires technical services (SSO/VR setup) and potential integrations to be scoped during performance, with an assigned customer success manager for annual program mapping, training, updates, and product announcements, plus dedicated support staff for issue resolution.
The platform must interface with all four service branches’ libraries and Military OneSource using standard authentication negotiated with the contract point of contact to ensure eligible patrons can access resources. Security requirements include TLS 1.3, HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), RSA 2048-bit certificates with SHA-256, and the ability to test the platform for compliance. It must allow retrieval of usage statistics by Branch of Service and support username/password access to view content, with authentication methods aligned to DoD systems. Award: INTERPLAY LEARNING, INC. for $1,380,000.
The mission of Department of Defense (DoD) Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR)Libraries is outlined in DoDI 1015.10 stating DoD Libraries (DoDL) shall provide information resources and services required to accomplish the mission. The libraries support military personnel assigned to contingency operations, remote sites, and military missions IAW DoDI 1015.10, Military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Programs. The program provides professional military and voluntary education program materials and services. Libraries also provide facilities, resources, and services to enhance the quality of life, regeneration, and resiliency for authorized customers. The DoD Library Consortium exists to create partnerships among the libraries within the various services of the DoD. They cooperatively acquire materials that are made available to military and civilian employees across the DoD. These resources relate to various overarching goals of the DoD such as recreation, physical wellness, emotional resiliency, and educational pursuits. To meet these needs, the 773d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron is seeking a trade skills education subscription. The Department of the Air Force Libraries (DAFL) requires an online resource that shall expand education in trade skills. The online resource subscription needs an effective and scalable learning resource with three-dimensional (3D) and virtual reality (VR) simulation content as part of the resources. The trade courses include construction, electrical, heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, safety, solar, and other similar trades. Product Characteristics: Shall provide a product which includes trade courses in HVAC, Solar, Electrical, Plumbing, Construction, Safety, Commercial HVAC and Appliance Repair. Shall be able to provide All-access via PC, iPad/Android tablet, and Virtual Reality (VR headset not required for simulations. Shall provide custom learning paths for all subjects. Shall provide unique dual delivery through a variety of technological devices. Shall provide a scaffolding approach to simulations and comprehensive content areas to support the skilledtrades curriculum. Shall provide Technical Services including SSO and VR Setup Application; additional integrations can be scoped during contracts as needed. Assigned Customer Success Manager shall be provided for annual support including program mapping, training support, updates & product announcements Shall dedicate customer service representatives to resolve all service issues. Shall be able to interface with all 4-service branch library and Military OneSource websites using industry standard authentication methods to ensure only eligible patrons can access resources from any internet connected computer browsers and mobile devices. Shall work with the contract point of contact to establish authentication methods to provide optimal accessibility for all eligible patrons. Security between the Website and server shall be Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.3. Shall be able to supply or allow retrieval of database usage statistics by Branch of Service (Air Force, Space Force, Army, Marine Corps, Military OneSource/Other, and Navy). Shall have HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) with long duration deployed on the servers to mitigate/prevent man-in-the-middle attacks. Website certificates should be RSA 2048-bits (SHA256withRSA). Shall have the ability to test the platform to evaluate if it meets requirements. Shall provide username and password to view content on platform.
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Posted: Sep 24, 2025
The mission of Department of Defense (DoD) Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR)Libraries is outlined in DoDI 1015.10 stating DoD Libraries (DoDL) shall provide information resources and services required to accomplish the mission. The libraries support military personnel assigned to contingency ope...
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| Company Name | UEI | CAGE Code | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERPLAY LEARNING, INC. | MNP9B3YVJ9F5 | 9C7W2 | Austin, TX |
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