A-ONE SEMI-AUTOMATED FORCES (ONESAF) Request For Information From All Sources on the OneSAF Objective System. U.S. Army Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Command (STRICOM) is gathering information regarding the development of OneSAF that will provide the Army's next generation Semi-Automated Forces (SAF). OneSAF will be a software product only, which will be composable, scalable and distributed among diverse computing platforms. It will support Training Exercise Military Operations (TEMO), Advanced Concepts Requirements (ACR), and Research, Development and Acquisition (RDA) domain requirements from the individual combatant to Brigade level. OneSAF will replace current legacy SAF systems (i.e., Modular SAF (ModSAF), Close Combat Tactical Trainer (CCTT) SAF, and Janus) and will interoperate with Warfighters' Simulation 2000(WARSIM 2000). Information received from interested sources will be used to develop plans for a full and open competitive solicitation and award. The estimated time period for Request for Proposals (RFP) release through contract award is April 2000-March 2001, with an Initial Operational Capability in 2004. Responses to this RFI must be received 45 days after the posting of this notice. The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) for this acquisition is 8711, and the small business standard size is $20 Million. Firms that have an interest in this potential procurement are requested to respond in writing to STRICOM, Attn: Terri Ferguson, Code 25737, 12350 Research Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826-3224: (407) 381-8943; or e-mail Terri_Ferguson@stricom.army.mil. Responses should include the firm's business size, minority status, and any commercial literature, brochures, or pamphlets that describe the qualifications of the firm to perform this service. Commercial, government, and academic sources involved with SAF related developments are invited to respond. STRICOM is requesting information on how the government can satisfy its needs; alternative approaches for acquisition; technology availability and risk; the identification of cost drivers; suggestions on ways to enhance or sustain competition; and identification of potential commercial/government solutions. Technical Risk Areas include, but are not limited to: Composability Interoperability Scalability Simulation Services Physical, Behavioral and Environmental Modeling Usability Technical responses may be made within the context of the technical risk areas listed above. Additional areas of risk may be identified as appropriate. The responses should address new and emerging technologies where applicable (i.e., Java, web-enabled solutions and game development approaches). To provide industry with a better understanding of the OneSAF requirements, the DRAFT Operational Requirements Document (ORD), Version 1.1, is available on the STRICOM Home page, internet address WWW.STRICOM.army.mil. After accessing the home page, select "Acquisition," then "STRICOM Business Opportunities (Solicitation)," then "STRICOM Solicitations and Sources Sought/Market Surveys," then "Document Type: ALL," then "OneSAF Objective System." STRICOM is neither negotiating nor calling for proposals during this process. This RFI does not constitute a commitment on the part of the government to purchase or acquire services. All responses to this request for information (RFI) are voluntary and the government will not reimburse travel or response preparation expenses for this RFI. WEB: U.S. Army STRICOM Home Page, www.stricom.army.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist, terri_ferguson@stricom.army.mil. Posted 05/17/99 (W-SN332282).

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