Commander, Marine Corps System Command, Code CTQ, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Ste 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010

69 -- INDOOR SIMULATED MARKSMANSHIP TRAINER-ENHANCED SOL NA DUE 062899 POC Technical: Ms. Anne Sullivan (703) 784-2886 ext 260; Fax (703) 784-3241; Contracts: Terence J. McGinn (703) 784-5822 exr 255; Fax (703) 784-5826 The Marine Corps System Command (MARCORSYSCOM) is issuing this Request For Information (RFI). MARCORSYSCOM is conducting a market investigation on the feasibility of upgrading the capability of some or all of its Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer/Infantry Squad Trainer (ISMT/IST) systems. The current system presents targets on a projection screen using two dimensional video and graphics. The video scenarios are recorded on laser discs. Simulated weapons fire lasers at the images projected on the screen. A camera viewing the screen detects the location of the laser hit on the screen and sends this information to the computer. A comparison is made between the projected image and the laser hit to determine if a target has been hit. Cycling of the actions of the simulated weapons is accomplished by a pneumatic system connected to pressurized tanks of carbon dioxide. The ISMT is a single screen system with four shooting positions, and the IST is three ISMTs interconnected. The upgraded systems [IndoorSimulated Marksmanship Trainer-Enhanced (ISMT-E)] shall use three dimensional simulation of terrain and objects. The systems shall be capable of presenting scenarios of real world situations to include typical military operations, operations other than war, military operations in urban terrain, and military police actions. The simulations shall react appropriately to the actions of the personnel being trained. The systems shall be capable of communicating data pertaining to the simulations via High Level Architecture and using data from other simulators within the simulation being run on the ISMT. Simulation of range firing with Marine Corps qualification courses shall also be included. Environmental conditions such as smoke, fog, rain, snow, wind, and time of day shall be simulated. The simulated weapons shall fire simulated projectiles. The simulation of the projectiles shall include the flight characteristics, visual cues, and terminal effects appropriate for each type of ammunition. Feedback of the shooter's aiming and shot placement shall be provided as a tool for teaching marksmanship skills. Real-time status of the condition of the simulated weapons shall also be provided. The design of the upgraded system shall use an open systems approach which maximizes the use of COTS hardware and software. The software shall allow the editing or addition of data pertaining to ammunition, weapons, terrain, and objects in the simulation without specialized software skills. The system shall also allow the ISMT operator to easily create scenarios from stored data. Reuse of currently fielded equipment is desired, especially the simulated weapons. However, re-hosting of the existing computers may be necessary given their limited capabilities. If re-hosted, the selection of computer hardware must be from the Marine Corps Hardware Suite. Additional quantities of several types of existing simulated weapons are required. In addition, quantities of several other types of weapons which are not currently simulated are needed. The upgrade effort will be initiated in 2nd QTR FY 00 with an Initial Operational Capability in FY 01. The quantity of systems to be upgraded ranges from a minimum of 22 ISMTs and 25 ISTs to a maximum of 528 ISMTs and 25 ISTs. The vendor performing the upgrade will be responsible for fielding the upgrades. The vendor performing the upgrades shall also provide Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) worldwide for a period of one year with four one year options. This support shall include all ISMT components, both upgraded and existing equipment. The documentation pertaining to the existing ISMT system which will be available to the vendor performing the upgrade consists of the following: operator's manuals, vendor manuals for COTS devices, depot level maintenance manual, drawings of components at the system and subsystem level which define interfaces, and the computer/weapon interface document. In an effort to avoid multiple configuration of ISMT-E, the Government anticipates CLS services to support both the ISMT-Eversion as well as provide upgrades through technical insertion/repairs of the currently fielded FATS Inc. systems to that of the ISMT-E version. Companies which can meet the requirements described above are requested to submit a Capability Statement by 28 June 1999 to: COMMANDER ATTN CTQ3TM MARCORSYSCOM 2033 BARNETT AVE SUITE 315 QUANTICO VA 22134-5010, which addresses the following items: (1) Availability of three dimensional simulation software which allows interactive simulated firing of infantry weapons; (2) Capability to interface with existing simulated weapons; (3) Compliance with High Level Architecture; (4) Capability to support the upgraded systems and existing simulated weapons on a worldwide basis; (5) Rough order of magnitude cost estimate for the simulation software and modifications necessary for Marine Corps specific requirements; (6) Rough estimate of time needed to accomplish Marine Corps specific modifications; (7) Production rate capability. In addition, it is also requested that you provide available information describing capabilities and pricing of commercially available firearms simulators that can provide the capabilities listed above. No solicitation document exists at this time. THE MARINE CORPS DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. Posted 05/27/99 (W-SN336282). (0147)

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