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The Kraken

SolicitationN0018926QB076Notice typeCombined Synopsis/SolicitationWright Patterson AFB, OH

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Name	Type	Posted	Actions
Solicitation - N0018926QB076.pdf	PDF	Jun 11, 2026	Download
1.27 ASN Justification Approval Template - 4-30-26 Redacted.pdf	PDF	Jun 11, 2026	Download

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The Kraken

Combined SynopsisN0018926QB076Jun 11, 2026 · v1

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Opportunity Summary

The Department of the Navy, through the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, issued this combined synopsis and solicitation under solicitation number N0018926QB076 for the modernization of the Navy Medicine Disorientation Research Device (DRD), commonly known as "The Kraken." Located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, this bespoke motion platform supports aerospace medical research objectives but currently utilizes obsolete Interbus-based distributed I/O architecture. The required services involve updating these core subsystems to ensure the continued operational availability, safety, and maintainability of the research asset. This requirement is being procured on a sole-source basis from Environmental Tectonics Corporation (ETC) due to the proprietary nature of the system.

The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services and PSC code J016 for Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment- Aircraft Components and Accessories. There is no set-aside assigned to this action. Submissions are due by June 15, 2026, and the primary point of contact is Esteffani Varela. Documentation associated with this notice includes the solicitation and a redacted justification and approval template.

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Opportunity Details

Response deadline: Jun 15, 2026Due today
NAICS: 541512 (opens in new tab)
PSC: J016 (opens in new tab)
Set aside: NONE
Published: Jun 11, 2026
Updated: Jun 11, 2026
Agency: DEPT OF THE NAVY (opens in new tab)
Office: NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK
Department: —
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Contact and place of performance

Point of contact: Esteffani Varela

Place of performance

Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433

USA

Original Description

The U.S. Navy Medicine Disorientation Research Device (DRD) also known as The "Kraken, is a bespoke and complex motion platform designed to support advanced aerospace medical research objectives unique to the Department of War and other agency partners, built by Environmental Tectonics Corporation (ETC). Due to its unprecedented performance requirements and one-of-a-kind nature, the system underwent an extended...