MODIFICATION
A -- Synthetic Training Environment: Solider/Squad Virtual Trainer (S/SVT)
- Notice Date
- 1/19/2018
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 541715
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, ACC - Orlando (W900KK), 12211 Science Drive, Orlando, Florida, 32826-3224, United States
- ZIP Code
- 32826-3224
- Solicitation Number
- W900KK-SYNTHETIC-TRAINING-ENVIRONMENT-SSVT
- Point of Contact
- Iain Skeete, Phone: 4072083347, Stephen Figueroa, Phone: 4072083217
- E-Mail Address
-
iain.skeete.civ@mail.mil, stephen.a.figueroa.civ@mail.mil
(iain.skeete.civ@mail.mil, stephen.a.figueroa.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- S/SVT INDUSTRY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT JANUARY 19, 2018: In the event of a Government shutdown, the S/SVT Industry Day, currently scheduled for January 22 & 23, 2018 at Ft Leavenworth, Kansas, will be postponed. The current Continuing Resolution ends on January 19, 2018. If a new Continuing Resolution (or applicable appropriations act) is not signed, then the Government will likely shut down. If a shutdown occurs, the S/SVT Industry Day will be postponed to a later date. If the Government does shutdown, official notice of the Industry Day postponement will be provided via FBO; however, industry partners should regularly monitor news outlets to determine the status of a new Continuing Resolution (or applicable appropriations act). If a new Continuing Resolution (or applicable appropriations act) is signed before January 22, 2018, the S/SVT Industry day will occur as scheduled. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The U.S. Army Combined Arms Center for Training (CAC-T), Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, will conduct an Industry Day on 22-23 January 2018 at the Frontier Conference Center on Ft Leavenworth, Kansas. The objective of this event is to communicate the S/SVT concept to Industry partners and Academia, and to address any questions or concerns interested parties may have regarding the effort. Solider/Squad Virtual Trainer (S/SVT) reflects a combination of the Squad Immersive Virtual Trainer (SiVT) and the Solider Virtual Trainer (SVT) efforts. If you have previously registered for the SiVT Industry Day, your registration is still valid and you do not need to register again. The purpose of Special Notice Amendment 01, dated January 17, 2018, is to provide the S/SVT Statement of Need to all interested parties. The document has been included as an attachment to this notice. Industry Day attendees are strongly encouraged to review the document and prepare any questions prior to the Industry Day event on 22-23 January 2017. BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: The Army lacks an integrated Soldier and Squad simulation training capability for close combat, multi-domain battle in diverse complex operational environments. Moreover, there are virtual training shortfalls for qualification and certification of precision targeting with precision munitions, replication and integration of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter UAS operations, as well as the conduct and clearance of fires and airspace de-confliction. The Army seeks to develop the next generation virtual training capability through the S/SVT effort to fill those gaps and advance weapons skill development, call for fire, and use of force training. To address the gaps identified above, the Army/USMC requires a scalable, transportable, Soldier/squad close combat simulation trainer that provides: - Realistic and tailorable OE and Acceptable equipment form, fit, and function that allows squad dismounted operations - Provides training at the Point of Need - Scalable from the individual to squad - Software engine agnostic - Intelligent tutor that captures and builds upon each repetition to accelerate skill acquisition - Provides user feedback/AAR capability - Soldier enabled capability that reduces overall setup time for increased training throughput INDUSTRY DAY DETAILS: Industry Day participation is available on a first come, first serve basis. Pre-registration is required (see information below on registration process, "How To Register"). Due to space limitations, no more than 2 representatives from each company may register to attend. Identification will be required at the time of check-in. There is no cost to attend the event; however, you must register to attend in advance. Representatives interested in attending shall register by no later than 12:00 pm Central Standard Time (CST) on January 17, 2018. No substitutions are allowed. Due to capacity limitations, we are unable to accommodate walk-ins on the day of the event. HOW TO REGISTER : The Industry day public website will provide additional details, agendas, welcome information, and read ahead material. Check back periodically to obtain this information. The following link may be used to register online and to request a One-on-One session: http://usacac.army.mil/SiVT_Industry_Day **Please note, the referenced website AND this notice will be updated with S/SVT-centric documentation, to include a Statement of Need, prior to the Industry Day** AGENDA : 22 January 2018 : 0730 - 0830: Sign-In 0830 - 0845: Administrative Remarks 0845 - 0930: Opening Remarks 0930 - 0945: Contracting 1000 - 1130: S/SVT Briefing 1130 - 1300: Lunch 1300 - 1400: Discussion Panel 1415 - 1600: Industry Introductions 23 January 2018 : 0900 - 1100: Discussion Panel #2 1115 - 1200: Closing Remarks During the "Industry Introductions" segment on January 22, the Government is inviting interested parties to address the audience and explain the capability set and expertise their firm could possibly bring to a team. The brief company introduction shall not exceed 5 minutes and no slides/presentations will be permitted. The introductions are being facilitated to act as a catalyst for teaming and overall company/industry awareness. Parties desiring to introduce their firm to the audience are encouraged to email Mr. Iain Skeete, iain.skeete.civ@mail.mil stating their interest to present. Signing up in advance is not a requirement to brief your company on January 22nd, 2018, however, advance notification is greatly appreciated to assist with planning. Discussion Panels, scheduled to occur on both days, will act as a guided Question and Answer session. The Panel will include Contracting and S/SVT representatives to field questions in real-time for the audience. Based on the recent change in requirement, and the Government's intent to widely disseminate consistent information, no One-on-One Meetings will be held during this event. If you have previously signed up for a One-on-One meeting, you are encouraged to ask your questions during this session. All briefings and presentations will be made available to the public upon conclusion of the Industry Day. LOCATION : The Frontier Conference Center on Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas The General Assembly will be located at Frontier Conference Center (350 Biddle Blvd, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027) with provision for overflow within walking distance. One-on-One Sessions location will be announced during the General Assembly. Seating at the conference will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Parking is available at the Conference Center. Lunch is available at the Conference Center at your own cost. FT. LEAVENWORTH ACCESS : Entry onto Ft Leavenworth: All Vehicles wanting to enter Ft. Leavenworth through Grant, Sherman or Hancock gates must have at least one adult occupant that has a Department of Defense (DoD) issued ID card or a Locally Approved Credential (LAC) or a Temporary Pass. If you do not have an ID card listed on the Department of Defense (DoD) issued ID cards website, you must stop by the Visitor Control Center (VCC) at the corner of Metropolitan Avenue and 4th Street to get your credentials. Follow directional signs to the center's parking lot. Full information for access control to Ft Leavenworth is available at: https://garrison.leavenworth.army.mil/index.php/my-fort/all-services/gate-information Industry Day attendees are encouraged to get their credentials before Monday, 22 January 2018, if possible. The VCC is open daily from 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Or, if your company is enrolled in the RAPIDGate program arrange to get your credentials through that program. The agenda will start promptly at 0845 on 22 January 2018; all attendees shall be seated in advance. ACCESS FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS : If a foreign national is already working on a US contract and possesses a DoD CAC, the company's Facility Security Officer will be responsible to submit a Visit Authorization Letter (VAL) through appropriate security channels to SMO Code W0VPAA5. Foreign nationals not currently on a US contract are required to submit a photo copy of their passport, passport number, name, country, date of birth, dates of event, reason for visit and company for which they work to Edward Rollin, Com: (913) 684-1712; e-mail: edward.a.rollling.civ@mail.mil. Passport information MUST BE SUBMITTED NLT 5 January 2018. All foreign nationals must access Ft Leavenworth through the Grant Avenue gate. Access procedures will be updated on the Industry day website. All Foreign Nationals shall be required to present a valid passport as identification and identify the company for which they work during the check-in process on 22 and 23 January 2018. POINTS OF CONTACT : Questions regarding registration or the S/SVT Industry Day shall be addressed to the following: LTC Damon Durall, damon.j.durall.mil@mail.mil MAJ Anthony "Tony" Findlay, anthony.t.findlay.mil@mail.mil Ruben Irizarry, ruben.irizarry.civ@mail.mil Iain Skeete, iain.skeete.civ@mail.mil FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Q: When will the solicitation for this effort be posted? A: A solicitation does not exist at this time and any potential release of future requests to industry have not been determined. Please continue to monitor www.fbo.gov for future updates related to this effort. Q: If the original registrant cannot make the event, may we send another representative? A: No substitutions are allowed; therefore, those representatives who are designated as attendees to this event shall be registered by no later than 12:00 pm CDT on 12 January 2018. Due to capacity limitations, we are unable to accommodate walk-ins on the day of the event. Q: Will participants be allowed to record the sessions? A: No video, audio, cameras, cell phones with cameras, tape recorders, or any other recording and reproduction devices are allowed. Q: Is proof of identification required during the check-in process? A: Yes, all participants shall be required to present one form of valid identification during the check-in process. All Foreign Nationals shall be required to present a valid passport as identification during the check-in process. OTHER INFORMATION: In the event of a conflict between this announcement and the information contained on the registration website, the information in this announcement takes precedence. This announcement is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be considered as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect cost or changes by the Government will arise as a result of contractor participation in the S/SVT Informational Industry Day. Receipt of this or any other documentation does not constitute any guarantee of involvement. This document and any other associated read ahead package(s) represent a summary outline of the Industry Day activities and is not a legally binding contract, guarantee of contract, or guarantee of future involvement.
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