69 -- DEPLOYABLE INSTRUMENTATION FOR THE RANGE INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEM FOREIGN COMPARISON TEST

Notice Date

March 30, 2001

Contracting Office

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

ZIP Code

22134-5010

Solicitation Number

N/A

Response Due

April 16, 2001

Point of Contact

Peggy L. Hake @ 703.784.5822 Ext. 240

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact Ms. Hake via e-mail (hakepl@mcsc.usmc.mil)

Description

The Program Manager for Training Systems for the U.S. Marine Corps is conducting a Request For Information (RFI) to determine if foreign companies have Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) mobile Range Instrumentation System (RIS) with capabilities of interest to the USMC, and other Services, for near term production or lease. The USMC has the requirement for a deployable RIS that facilitates Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF), Infantry Company level at individual, collective and force-on-force tactical training. The system must capture detailed performance data for immediate analysis and educational use during the mission After Action Review (AAR). The system will consist of electronic devices on participating entities; a communications infrastructure; data analysis capability; position tracking and reporting; and AAR capability. Existing USMC laser-based Tactical Engagement Simulation Systems (TESS) training devices do not fully support MAGTF force-on-force training. This Foreign Comparative Test (FCT) will evaluate these foreign products for integration into the USMC TESS in order to obtain the Deployable Instrumentation (DI) for MAGTF training. Instrumentation of Marines, their vehicles, and their weapon systems by these FCT candidate systems will be evaluated on their ability to enable near real-time position tracking and status reporting and real-time engagement adjudication for all participants within the training range. The system must be capable of integrating into both one-way and two-way laser-based TESS to eliminate the effects of negative training inherent with laser-based TESS. The system must provide area weapons effects simulation for all indirect fire weapons systems in the Marine Corps' inventory, as well as those considered as threat weapon systems. Minefields, chemical weapons, and terrorist activities will be simulated by the system. It must provide a realistic means of training the proper use and avoidance of simulated indirect fire without placing additional umpires in the field. It must demonstrate how Marines, weapon systems, and vehicles can engage targets with simulated indirect fires. The system will provide participants with realistic and appropriate battlefield audio and visual cues for weapons, weapons effects, computer-generated forces, and interactive targetry. The system will also be used to instrument opposing forces and evaluated for scalability. The system will support exercise planning, scenario development, exercise control, and provide an AAR based upon recorded movement and engagement data. Instrumentation must readily integrate with individual Marines and their equipment. The U.S. Marine Corps intends to evaluate foreign systems under the DoD FCT Program in order to avoid redundant and expensive RDT&E funding expenditures. These systems will contribute to integration with NATO training exercises. Potential contracts awarded to foreign firms under this FCT will offer leasing or production options.Additional information is available and can be requested through email from Mr. David Wood, Program Manager at: wooddw@mcsc.usmc.mil or by phone @ (703) 784-3310. All responses to the request for information are due no later than close of business 16 April 01. Foreign companies with existing DI-RIS capabilities or currently developing the capability that would meet or exceed the above requirements should provide design characteristics and performance data to: PROGRAM MANAGER, PM TRAINING SYSTEMS, ATTN: Mr. David Wood, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Suite 315, Quantico, VA. 22134-5010. FEDEX or UPS deliveries should be sent to Commander, MARCORSYSCOM, 3041A McCawley Avenue, Attn Code CTQ/P.Hake, Quantico, VA 22134-5010. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUCTED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY ITEMS/SERVICES, OR FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION RECEIVED. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS AT THIS TIME.

Web Link

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010403/69SOL001.HTM (W-089 SN50H8K5)