SOURCES SOUGHT
69 -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
- Notice Date
- 7/5/2011
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- PEO STRI Acquisition Center, 12350 Research Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826-3276
- ZIP Code
- 32826-3276
- Solicitation Number
- W900KK-CEVT-0001
- Response Due
- 7/29/2011
- Archive Date
- 9/27/2011
- Point of Contact
- Timothy Borowski, 407-380-4928
- E-Mail Address
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PEO STRI Acquisition Center
(tim.borowski@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Construction Equipment Virtual Trainers (CEVT) The U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI), Project Manager for Combined Arms Tactical Trainers (PM CATT), is conducting market research to determine identify current technologies and solutions that are available for Construction Equipment Virtual Trainers (CEVT) suitable for training operators on the following construction and material handling equipment: A. Hydraulic Excavator (John Deere Model 240) B. Grader (Caterpillar Model 120M) C. Wheel Loader (Caterpillar Model 924H) D. Dozer (Caterpillar Model D7R) E. Scraper (Caterpillar Model 621G) F. ATLAS (All Terrain Lifter Army System) (JLG Industries, 10K lbs capacity, Variable Reach) G. RTCH (Rough Terrain Container Handler) (Kalmar Model RT240) H. ATC (All Terrain Crane) (Terex Model MAC 50) or similar. PEO STRI is seeking industry information regarding the availability of existing commercially available construction equipment virtual training devices suitable for training operators on the above construction and material handling equipment for the US Army Combat Engineers (active, reserves, and National Guard). PEO STRI is interested in both Type I and Type II simulators for CEVT. Type I will be non-motion based and Type II will be motion-based. The CEVT Type I shall provide the following capabilities. 1. Train the operator in basic maneuver skills during operation of the equipment. 2. Train the operator in basic material moving tasks associated with each equipment variant. 3. Modular and compact design to be reconfigurable from one CEVT variant to another. The CEVT shall be reconfigurable in one hour or less. 4. Replicate the fit, form, and function of the operator compartment for the above specific equipment models. This includes the visual field of view, driving controls, gauges, lights, indicators, switches, instruments, levers and pedals. 5. Simulate the equipment in a standard configuration and with armor kit. The replicated armor will be located in the same position as on the tactical machine and shall have the same visual obscurities and field of view. The CEVT shall accurately simulate vehicle performance with the armor kit attached. 6. Replicate the equipment performance with respect to the task load, terrain, and the actions taken by the operator. 7. The CEVT shall operate in a stand-alone mode to train individual Soldiers or in a collective mode to network two or more CEVTs together to train on a single terrain database/scenario. 8. Integration with current SE CORE databases and V-DIS protocol for collective training capability. 9. Integration with current OneSAF and OneSAF Environment Runtime Component to provide a constructive training capability. 10. Simulate soil and soil conditions and to the maximum extent possible specific soil types and soil conditions: such as sand, gravel, clay, mud, loamy soil, etc. 11. Simulate operation of the equipment in flat terrains and to the maximum extent possible other terrain types; such as, mountains, urban, off-road, roads, and steep grades. 12. Simulate to the maximum extent possible the effects of the equipment in the terrain, i.e. Dynamic Terrain. 13. Provide a visual system that creates a realistic representation of the database used to train the operator. 14. Provide a sound system that reproduces equipment sounds and that correlates to the operating environment. The system shall include the sounds and communications from machine operations, malfunctions, and engine stalls. The aural cues shall include as a minimum the following: scraping when contact is made with hard surfaces (concrete and boulders, etc.), engine stall, engine power, engine startup, power shut down, back up warning, horn, all warning buzzers and cab audio cues, engine idle, operational differences during normal idle and operating under stress. 15. Provide an Instructor Operator Station for controlling and monitoring the following: data on the trainee's performance/ scoring, environmental conditions, scenario settings (stand-alone/collective training, database, etc.), and OneSAF. The IOS shall be capable of controlling up to 12 simulators. The CEVT shall have the capability to modify existing scenarios or develop new scenarios by editing the terrain, models/entities and environmental factors from either a previous version or from a concept using selections available from a master scenario library/database. The CEVT shall be able to edit/modify the training scenarios in real time to insert/remove/reposition models and entities from OneSAF and SE CORE. Provide an After Action Review (AAR) capability to review training tasks/scenarios that have been completed. The AAR shall not interfere with the IOS functions and shall not interfere with on-going tasks/scenarios being performed. The AAR shall have the ability start, stop, rewind, fast forward, pause, zoom in, and zoom out the scenario it recorded. During playback, a birds-eye view shall be available. The AAR shall recreate the visual, aural/communications, and instrumentation cues of the exercise/scenario. 16. The CEVT shall have the capability to induce faults such as malfunctions and emergencies for all critical tasks and additional scenarios. These faults and malfunctions will be induced from the IOS when desired and will be turned off from the IOS. Acknowledgement of corrective action will be registered at the IOS. The following is a list of typical malfunctions found on construction and material handling equipment. * Onboard messenger system and alarms * Loss of Engine Power * Loss of controls and joysticks * Inaccurate Data readings on gauges and onboard computer * Pressure readings incorrect * Engine oil Pressure reading ( not reading, to high, to low) * Machine fails to start * Horn will not work * Warning lights do not operate * Gauges do not work * Foot pedals do not work * Accelerator does not work * Audio warnings do not work * RPM control switch fails to raise and lower rpm's * Blade fails to move when engaged * Key Switch does not work * Lights do not work * Fording 17. The CEVT training environment shall consist of the following. I. Normal Operations * Full day * 25 percent ambient light * 50 Percent ambient light * Night using headlights * Bright night (starlight and moon light) * Night using generated lighting II. Adverse Conditions * 15 Percent Ambient Light * 25 Percent Ambient Light * Dark Night ( no lighting ) III. Vegetation * Bushes * Trees * Grass IV.Terrain/soil types * Earth (dry and wet) * Rocks * Grass * Mud * Sand (dry and wet, packed, loose, soft, mixed) * Marsh * Sand dunes * Pavement (dry and wet) * Rock * Grass (wet and dry) * Ice * Snow V. Weather Conditions: * Snow * Ice * Black ice * Rain (slick roads, mud) * Low visibility (fog, haze, smoke, 25 percent ambient light) * 50 percent ambient light, night * Dust * Sandstorm ( various amounts of dirt) * Wind (various speeds) VI. Training features/environments/conditions: * Desert terrain * European terrain * Urban * Contemporary Operating Environment (Afghanistan, Iraq) 18. Interactive Courseware (ICW). The interactive training material shall have approximately 120 screens including quizzes and final test. The courseware shall be loadable and executable on the CEVT computers and on any desktop/laptop computer that meets the required specifications. The training material shall contain the following modules. I. Module 1: Welcome Objectives * Course introduction, navigation, objectives II. Module 2: Safety Objective * Explains the personal safety, machine safety, and job site safety requirements. * Locate and identify the safety warning signals and labels. * Locate and describe the safety equipment found on the machine. * Explain the machine mounting and dismounting procedures. III. Module 3: Maintenance Objectives * Identify the factors that make the equipment safe to operate. * Identify existing or potential problems that might affect equipment safe operation. * Identify existing or potential problems while performing safety and maintenance inspections on the equipment. IV. Module 4: Operator's Compartment Objectives * Identify the various International Standards of Operation (ISO) symbols. * Identify the various machine monitoring system warnings. * List the gauges and operator compartment controls. * Identify the operating principles of the machine controls. * Describe the operating principles of the implement controls. V. Module 5: Pre-Operating Procedures Objectives * List the procedure to effectively start the machine in various temperature conditions. * State the actions required to effectively move, stop, and park the machine. * Identify the principles behind performing a brake test. VI. Module 6: Basic Operating Procedures Objectives * Describe the applications of the equipment. * Describe the techniques of operating the equipment. 19. The contractor shall develop the system in accordance with DODI 8500.1, DODI 8500.2, DODI 8510.01 (DIACAP), and AR 25-2, per guidance provided in the PEO STRI Basic Accreditation Manual (BAM) to meet Information Assurance requirements. The system shall meet all requirements to obtain a Standalone Authority-to-Operate (SATO) from the Designated Approving Authority (DAA) for a Mission Assurance Category (MAC) III, Confidentially Level - Sensitive. 20. The CEVT shall be capable of setup in fixed facilities or as mobile systems in a self-contained, trailer/container and self-powered (shore and onboard generator powered) with an environmentally controlled climate. The mobile version shall be transportable by International Standardization Organization (ISO) standards and/or DOT Standards. 21. CEVT specific tasks list are identified in appendix A. The CEVT Type II shall provide the following capabilities. 1. All requirements of Type I. 2. Motion based platform. The Type II simulator shall provide motion associated with acceleration, deceleration, braking, skids, turns, swing/slewing, rollover, grade ascent and descent, equipment motion and stress from material handling/pushing/pulling, and soil resistance on various types of terrain. The motion platform shall dynamically simulate the performance and handling of the equipment at a level of detail to support training tasks to include characteristics associated with loads, terrain, weather, malfunctions, vehicle configurations, motion about the axes, speed, acceleration, and transmission selection. 3. Interactive Multi-Media Instruction (IMI) with embedded Intelligent Tutoring Systems to assist the instructor with training. The IMI shall be a computer-voiced instructor/assistant that will provide corrective input to the operator to correct operating mistakes. Examples IMI instructions include the following: "You are digging too deep," "You are too close to power lines," "Proceed to next excavation site." These voices can be programmed by the instructor/administrator during scenario editing or can be selected to use a computer voice selection of commands/corrections. If you are interested and can meet all or any of the pieces of construction and material handling equipment indicated in this effort, please provide a detailed document that describes how the requirements will be met. A Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) is also required to show pricing. In addition, please provide the following information: - A description (and pictures if available) of the training device for any one or all of the pieces of construction/material handling equipment indicated above including as a minimum the weight, physical dimensions, electrical/power data, packaging and transportability requirements. - Describe how the firm's training device meets the requirements discussed above. Provide a ROM with the following quantity price breaks for each equipment variant: 1-5, 6-25, 26-50, and 51-100. The ROM should clearly show simulator prices and non-recurring engineering costs. For requirements that cannot be met, a ROM should be provided to develop that specific capability or be clearly marked as "cannot meet". A ROM shall also be provided for the CEVT mobile system solution with a minimum of 5 simulators per trailer/container with IOS and AAR capability. Also provide a delivery schedule for each of the quantity ranges listed. - Information on licenses, warranties, maintenance and technical support to be available for a period between 3 to 5 years to include any proposed spare/repair parts. - Information on any proposed maintenance plan for this training device to include but not limited to the ability to provide maintenance/supply support, facilities, repairs expected turnaround time and any special tools or test equipment required (if any). - Information on any training and training support packages. - Identify the sub-contractors and/or team members. - Describe your relationship to the equipment manufacturers (Deere, Caterpillar, etc.). - Describe the dynamic terrain that will be used for CEVT to include the image generator/game engine, physics engine, soil models, and weather effects on soil/equipment performance. Provide additional details for digging depth, stockpiling height, locations available to dig, and effects of the dynamic terrain (dirt piles, excavated areas) on the equipment and other entities in the scenario. - Indicate if your company can provide a demonstration of CEVT capabilities at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri during the October 2011. As part of your submission request you provide identify your size standard (small or large business) in relation to NAICS 333319. If vendor is a small business, provide how you plan on meeting the limitations on subcontracting per FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. Acquisition Strategy: TBD DISCLAIMER: This notice does not constitute an invitation for bids or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject products. THERE IS NOT A SOLICITATION DOCUMENT AT THIS TIME. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this notification. The submission of said information is for PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to procure any products or for the Government. Please provide your response packet by email to the Government no later than 4:00 P.M EST on 29 July 2011. Email responses should be sent to Tim Borowski, Contract Specialist, at tim.borowski@us.army.mil, MAJ Timothy McGrew, Assistant Product Manager, at timothy.j.mcgrew@us.army.mil and Kien Le, Systems Engineer, at kien.le@us.army.mil. Electronic media should be compatible with MS Office 2007. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. Appendix A: CEVT Tasks List Caterpillar 924H Wheel Loader The Caterpillar 924H is a one person operated piece of equipment. The purpose of the wheel loader is to assist with the building of roads and runways and to maintain existing roads and airfields and runways by means of constructing run off ditches and upgrading any roads that may be too deteriorated for use. Critical Training Tasks: The CEVT wheel loader Type I and Type II simulators shall simulate all critical training tasks associated with the wheel loader and those that are currently being trained at the institution using actual machines. The critical tasks that the FOL simulator must perform are: Backfill Construct a stockpile Excavate Load a haul unit Move a load with a loader clamshell Safely load and unload onto a trailer for transport. John Deere 240 Hydraulic Excavator The John Deere 240 is a one person operated piece of equipment. The purpose of the HYEX is to assist with the building of roads and runways and to maintain existing roads and airfields and runways by means of constructing run off ditches and upgrading any roads that may be too deteriorated for use. Critical Training Tasks: The CEVT HYEX Type I and Type II simulators shall simulate all critical training tasks associated with the HYEX and those that are currently being trained at the institution using actual machines. The critical tasks that the HYEX simulator must perform are: Perform ditching operations Load a haul unit Perform lifting operations Maneuver a HYEX Replace attachments on a HYEX Safely load and unload onto a trailer for transport Lift and place a suspended load Lift and place objects with thumb attachment Caterpillar M120 Motor Grader The Caterpillar 120M is a one person operated piece of equipment. The purpose of the motor grader is to assist with the building of roads and runways and to maintain existing roads, airfields, and runways by means of constructing run off ditches and upgrading any roads that may be too deteriorated for use. Critical Training Tasks: The CEVT motor grader Type I and Type II simulators shall simulate all critical training tasks associated with the motor grader and those that are currently being trained at the institution using actual machines. The critical tasks that the motor grader simulator must perform are: Construct a V ditch Perform leveling operations Scarify material Spread piles of loose material Safely load and unload onto a trailer for transport Fording CEVT motor grader Type I and Type II additional scenarios which are not critical but would be used for train up and sustainment training for field units, Army Reserve Component (ARC) and the Army National Guard (ARNG) getting ready for deployment to the theater of operation include but not limited to: Perform snow removal on roads and Air Fields Perform Grading Procedures using Grade Stakes Caterpillar D7 Dozer The Caterpillar D7 dozer is a one person operated piece of equipment. The purpose of the dozer is to assist with the building of roads and runways and to maintain existing roads and airfields and runways by means of constructing run off ditches and upgrading any roads that may be too deteriorated for use. Critical Training Tasks: The CEVT dozer Type I and Type II simulators shall simulate all critical training tasks associated with the dozer and those that are currently being trained at the institution using actual machines. The critical tasks that the dozer simulator must perform are: Basic Tasks: Construct a ditch Push load the scraper Construct a stockpile Construct a hull defilade position Spread a stockpile Backfill material around a below ground structure Recover equipment with a crawler tractor winch Remove trees Remove brush Remove stumps Remove boulders Rip material Excavate Maneuver a dozer Safely load and unload onto a trailer for transport Advanced Tasks: Construct a berm Make a side hill excavation Finish side slopes Caterpillar 621G Scraper The Caterpillar 621G scraper is a one person operated piece of equipment. The purpose of the scraper is to assist with the building of roads and runways and to maintain existing roads and airfields and runways by means of constructing run off ditches and upgrading any roads that may be too deteriorated for use. Critical Training Tasks: The CEVT scraper Type I and Type II simulators shall simulate all critical training tasks associated with the scraper and those that are currently being trained at the institution using actual machines. The critical tasks that the scraper simulator must perform are: Spread material Excavate material Safely load and unload onto a trailer for transport Push load the scraper.
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- Zip Code: 32826-3276
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