BATTLE Lab Varjo Headsets
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Orlando, supporting the BATTLE Lab, intends to award a sole source purchase order to RAVE Computer Association, Inc. for Varjo headsets, computers, and peripherals. This Presolicitation is for supplies used in ongoing and future research and development efforts, specifically designed for rapid deployment in secure or restricted environments. Interested parties must submit capabilities by June 5, 2026, to challenge the sole source intent.
Opportunity Details
This is a Presolicitation Notice (N6134026Q1013) indicating the government's intent to procure specialized hardware. The procurement falls under FAR 13.101(b), allowing for sole source when only one source is reasonably available. RAVE Computer is identified as the only Varjo-authorized manufacturer/reseller capable of meeting the unique security and technical specifications required.
Scope of Work & Key Requirements
The effort involves the procurement and custom modification of brand-name headsets, computers, and peripherals. Key requirements include:
- TAA-compliant manufacturing process
- Secure Focal Edition Non-RF configuration
- Optimized display, resolution, visual pass-through, field of view, and refresh rate
- Comfort features and pre-assembled/installed compatible software/hardware for secure environments.
Specific hardware components detailed in the specification sheet include:
- CLIN 0001: Varjo XR-4 Secure Focal Edition Non-RF Headset (4K per eye, 51 PPD, 120° x 105° FoV, 90 Hz, 200 Hz eye tracking, 20MP cameras, 300kpx LiDAR, TAA Compliant, Non-RF, Offline operation).
- CLIN 0002: XR Station (Full Tower, FSP 1650W Titanium, ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO, AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X3D, 96GB DDR5-6400, 4TB NVMe M.2, GeForce RTX 5090 32GB, Windows 11 Pro, Varjo software).
- CLIN 0003: Varjo Controllers (Right-Hand and Left-Hand).
- CLIN 0004: Ultraleap Hand Tracking Kit (Leap Motion Controller 2, Custom Mounting Kit, Enterprise License).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Purchase Order (Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) – RAVE Computer is a woman-owned small business.
- Published Date: May 21, 2026
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST.
Submission & Evaluation
This is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Interested sources are invited to submit written technical capabilities demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence of capability, be limited to TEN (10) pages, and submitted via email to Alyssa Comellas (alyssa.a.comellas.civ@us.navy.mil). The government will use responses solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. If no challenge is received or if responses do not meet needs, the sole source procurement will proceed.