SPECIAL NOTICE
35 -- Joint Terminal Attack Controller Training and Rehearsal (JTAC TRS) Engineering and Design Support
- Notice Date
- 10/7/2005
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- Contracting Office
- Minerals Management Service GovWorks (Franchise) 381 Elden Street, MS 2510 Herndon VA 20170
- ZIP Code
- 20170
- Solicitation Number
- DOI-SNOTE-051007-001
- Archive Date
- 10/7/2006
- Description
- The purpose of this effort is to acquire an exemplar Joint Terminal Attack Controller Virtual Trainer (JTAC VT) Dome, as well as a prototype and/or enhanced interim training capability for a JTAC TRS Deployable/Garrison System, 2nd Generation JTAC training and rehearsal simulation environment. The exemplar Dome will be the Air Force's 2nd JTAC VT Dome and will be installed at the USAF Air Ground Operations School (AGOS), Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), NV. This system will provide a real world, fully immersive, Joint Close Air Support (JCAS) tactical combat environment; allowing trainees to perform initial, proficiency, and upgrade training. As well as practice doctrinally sound tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) used in actual missions in order to enhance operational training and mission rehearsal. The Interim JTAC TRS (I-JTAC TRS) developed for deployed or garrison locations will be a scaled down, semi-immersive, version of the JTAC VT Dome. This effort will provide technical and engineering services to design tools for enhancing Warfighter performance in existing operational Air Force, Joint, and Coalition Close Air Support (CAS) Systems. This effort shall create processes and tools for Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) Warfighter Training while assessing performance in competency-based training and rehearsal situations. These processes and tools shall be used to enhance Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) training. Award shall be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer provides an overall best value to the Government, technical evaluation factors, and cost considered.The Government's objective is to obtain the highest technical quality considered necessary to achieve the project objectives, with a realistic and reasonable cost. Technical evaluation factors are more important than cost. In the event quotes are evaluated as technically equal in quality, price or cost will become a major consideration in selecting the successful Offero NOTE: Comments/questions on the aforementioned requirement should be submitted to Louis Williams at <louis.williams@mms.gov by 4:00 pm EST on 24 October 2005. Interested parties must demonstrate the ability to provide the required products or services by submitting a Statement of Qualifications by 4:00 pm EST on 28 October 2005. Only those parties determined by the Government to be qualified will be allowed to participate in the subsequent procurement. Statement of Work-Joint Terminal Attack Controller Training and Rehearsal System (JTAC TRS) Engineering and Design Support (29 September 2005) 1. SCOPE: The purpose of this effort is to acquire an exemplar Joint Terminal Attack Controller Virtual Trainer (JTAC VT) Dome, as well as a prototype and/or enhanced interim training capability for a JTAC TRS Deployable/Garrison System, 2nd Generation JTAC training and rehearsal simulation environment. BACKGROUND: The Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Effectiveness Directorate, Warfighter Readiness Division (AFRL/HEA), is the premier source of training concepts for the Air Force Warfighter. AFRL/HEA develops state-of-the-art training technologies and methods that support 21st Century Warfighters. The division collaborates with government, academia, industry, and operational users. The Division contributes to the transformation of training processes, practice, and doctrine through basic, applied, and technology development research programs. The exemplar JTAC VT Dome will be the Air Force's second JTAC VT Dome and will be installed at the USAF Air Ground Operations School (AGOS), Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), NV. This system will provide a real world, fully immersive, Joint Close Air Support (JCAS) tactical combat environment; allowing trainees to perform initial, proficiency, and upgrade training. As well as practice doctrinally sound tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) used in actual missions in order to enhance operational training and mission rehearsal. The Interim JTAC TRS (I-JTAC TRS) developed for deployed or garrison locations will be a scaled down, semi-immersive, version of the JTAC VT Dome. This effort will provide technical and engineering services to design tools for enhancing Warfighter performance in existing operational Air Force, Joint, and Coalition Close Air Support (CAS) Systems. This effort shall create processes and tools for Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) Warfighter Training while assessing performance in competency-based training and rehearsal situations. These processes and tools shall be used to enhance Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) training. 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 2.1 All Technical References listed below will be utilized upon contract award: 2.1.1 Joint Close Air Support (JCAS) Concept of Operations (CONOPS) 2.1.2 Distributed Mission Operations CONOPS 2.1.3 Theater Air Control (TACS) Concept of Operations 2.1.4 Joint Terminal Attack Control (JTAC) Training Manuals and Programs 2.1.4 JTAC Training Operating Instructions 2.1.5 Joint TTP for Close Air Support- JP3-09.3, Change 1, 2 September 2005 2.1.6 Multi-Service Procedures for the Joint Application of Firepower (JFIRE) 2.1.7 IEEE STD 1278.1A-1998 Distributed Interactive Simulation Application Protocols 2.1.8 Enumeration and Bit Encoded Values for Use w/ Protocols for Distributed Interactive Simulation Applications 2.1.820 May 2004 Joint Operations Requirement Document (JORD) 2.2 All Military and Federal standards shall be used as a guide only. 2.2.1 DI-MGMT-80227 Contractors Progress, Status and Management Report 2.2.2 DI-ADMN-81249A Conference Agenda 2.2.3 DI-ADMN-81250A Conference Minutes 2.2.4 DI-MISC-80508A Technical Reports - Study/Services 2.2.5 DI-MISC-80711A Scientific and Technical Report 2.2.6 DOD-STD-2167A Software Development and Documentation 2.2.7 DOD-STD-2168 Defense System Software Quality Program 2.2.8 DOD-STD-480A Configuration Control - Engineering Changes, Deviations, and Waivers 2.2.9 JORD Joint Operations Requirement Document 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Administration. Contractor shall exercise administrative and financial management functions during the course of this effort which shall include, but not be limited to, scheduling of activities and milestones, describing status, outlining contractor activities, forecasting and making recommendations on funding, program planning, and describing in detail the overall results of the efforts. 3.1.1 Perform a complete review of the 20 May 2004 JORD; JP3-09.3, Change 1; Multi-Service Procedures for JFIRE; gain complete understanding of the TAGS, JTAC CONOPS, and JCAS operations. 3.1.2 Contractor will be required to perform work IAW the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) approved 20 May 2004 JORD. 3.1.3 Develop training and simulation design and architecture capability, allowing real-world training, mission rehearsal, and evaluation. Contractor shall provide design concepts of these mission areas and identify technologies for integrating systems offering the potential to increase Warfighter capabilities by enhancing operational mission area training. 3.1.4 Create demonstrations and exemplars that accurately demonstrate contractor's concepts that help reduce costs and risk associated with design, development, and time. Support existing efforts in simulation training, mission rehearsal, and DMO. 3.2 Dome. Produce replica current configuration of the prototype JTAC Virtual Trainer (JTAC VT) Dome, located at AFRL/HEA Mesa, AZ. Install the new prototype JTAC VT Dome at USAF AGOS, Nellis AFB, NV. This immersive training environment will be identical to the JTAC VT domed display designed by AFRL/HEA contractors to support performance measurement of JTAC competencies and R&D of visualization technology as described in the JORD. Products from this phase include all of the capabilities that currently exist with the original AFRL/HEA JTAC VT Dome: 3.2.1 The contractor will integrate JTAC equipment into the Nellis AFB Dome in a collaborative effort. JTAC equipment will be interfaced to the environment in an untethered (actual and emulated) mode the same as the AFRL/HEA Dome, unless customer decides on, and provides, tethered equipment. The capabilities and functionality of these devices is the responsibility of the Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) development contractor. Designs for untethered or tethered operation of toolkit systems will be developed under separate contract and provided as GFE. The requirements for the Nellis AFB Dome effort will encompass only final system integration of the completed units. The system integration effort assumes each device will be provided with a completed, technologically feasible, and tested interface. Interface definition data and technical support shall be provided by the GFE development contractor. 3.2.2 The overall objective of this system is to create a replica JTAC VT system that will provide a real world JCAS tactical combat environment and allow trainees to practice doctrinally sound TTPs used in actual missions in order to enhance operational training and mission rehearsal. Configuration control, design, and system interface study will be conducted by the contractor to analyze the JTAC VT requirements. Technical design and capabilities include those listed below and described in Appendix A and B: " 2 GByte Fiber Optic Pipe " 6.5 Terabit Storage " 21 IG Channels " 6 DOF " 19 Sonopods " 2.4 GHz Receiver (host to visuals) " NGTS CGF and Blue Air Interaction " Simulated Equipment Accuracy (LRF 10 second delay) " A-10 FMT Interoperability 3.2.3 Second Prototype JTAC VT Dome will be provided to Air Combat Command (ACC). Contractor will be required to deliver and assemble the second prototype JTAC VT Dome to the USAF AGOS, Nellis AFB, NV.; unless an alternate location is determined by AFRL/HEA in coordination with ACC. 3.3 Interim JTAC TRS (I-JTAC TRS) Proof of Concept. Produce a proof of concept Interim JTAC TRS capability for JTACs at a deployed or garrison location. This capability will support upgrade and continuation training and will provide a capability for rehearsal of upcoming missions. Key technology challenges for this will be the development of deployable visual displays and JTAC toolkit interaction to support deployable/garrison JTAC training and rehearsal by using either existing JTAC training system hardware, recommending and procuring new hardware, or a combination of each. Provide engineering design and development support to AFRL/HEA in order to meet their requirements to scale existing JTAC VT Dome system architecture and capabilities to fit existing Indirect-Fire Forward Air Control Trainer (IFACT) hardware and/or new hardware. 3.3.1 Provide integrated software, hardware, and systems engineering expertise to design technologies for scaling down and integrating current JTAC TRS software to be transitioned to an interim training system for JTACs at a deployed or garrison location. 3.3.2 Analyze current JTAC TRS and IFACT systems located at AFRL/HEA Mesa, AZ and provide recommendations, comparisons, and cost analysis for transitioning current JTAC TRS capabilities to an interim training system for JTACs at a deployed or garrison location; I-JTAC TRS. This recommendation will cover options and costs of using existing government owned IFACT hardware, procurement of additional hardware, or procurement of all new hardware. 3.3.3 Produce a proof of concept I-JTAC TRS at AFRL/HEA Mesa, AZ as directed by AFRL/HEA. This proof of concept will be driven by results from the analysis of the current JTAC TRS and IFACT systems. This proof of concept must demonstrate the ability to scale down the current JTAC TRS software to provide JTACs at deployed or garrison locations with an interim training system in accordance with the JORD and with minimal hardware cost. 3.3.4 The I-JTAC TRS effort will leverage previous AFRL/HEA efforts (JTAC VT, Instructor Operator Stations, Brief/Debrief Systems, Computer Generated Forces, etc.) to identify requirements and develop R&D prototype training capabilities in cooperation with science and technology industry. 3.3.5 Provide a high fidelity, realistic visual environment with sensor, simulator, and semi-immersive functions with database correlation and real-time visualization techniques. It will include embedded training strategies and methods capable of integrating currently fielded operations kits and will provide the capability to network with other command and control (C2), intelligence/surveillance/reconnaissance (ISR), air, and ground simulators through DMO. 3.3.6 Provide high fidelity visualization of the battlefield environment from the point of view of the JTAC on the ground. This requires development and enhancement of high-resolution display technologies. Controllers must have the capability to move within the environment. Finally, as a new training and rehearsal capability, training strategies (scenarios, syllabi, planning and debriefing protocols), and assessment strategies (objective and subjective performance measurement) must be developed. 3.3.7 The Combat Air Forces require a procedural simulator to train and rehearse JTACs on JCAS control techniques to provide initial and continuation training, improve proficiency, and increase safety. The following are some of the minimum system requirements provided in the JORD: Display realistic flight profiles of multiple types of CAS aircraft. Include an instructor operating station (IOS) and pilot-in-the loop station networked with the basic trainer via DMO links. Include a call-for-fire capability for artillery to provide target marking and Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD). Support training utilizing three-dimensional databases and allowing unrestricted movement over hundreds of virtual kilometers. Provide imbedded software simulations of sensors (i.e. Laser Range Finders, Laser Target Designators), radios, binoculars and Global Positioning Systems. Include a scenario generation toolkit to allow instructors to develop scenarios of varying degrees of difficulty to meet student needs. Include an instructor station that provides the ability to generate and set up new sessions, conduct/control/monitor current training sessions, and replay sessions. 3.4 Re-hosting, Test and Evaluation (T&E) of I-JTAC TRS at AFRL Testbeds. Provide scaled down JTAC TRS software developed under section 3.3 to up to five AFRL JTAC testbeds. Deliver, install, test and evaluate the I-JTAC TRS at JTAC testbeds. Provide integrated software, hardware, and systems engineering expertise to provide technologies of I-JTAC TRS software to be transitioned to the government owned IFACT hardware or new hardware, at the testbeds. Demonstrate the ability to scale JTAC TRS while providing visual display technology as described in the JORD; required for deployable/garrison applications of the JTAC TRS. 3.5 Re-hosting, T&E of I-JTAC TRS at operational locations. Provide scaled down JTAC TRS software developed under section 3.3 and 3.4 to AFRL/HEA and ACC agreed upon operational locations. Deliver, install, test and evaluate the I-JTAC TRS at operational locations. Provide integrated software, hardware, and systems engineering expertise to provide technologies of I-JTAC TRS software to be transitioned to the government owned IFACT hardware or new hardware, at operational locations. Demonstrate the ability to scale JTAC TRS while providing visualization technology as described in the JORD; required for deployable/garrison applications of the JTAC TRS. 3.6 Indirect Fire Air Control Trainer (IFACT) Enhancements. Provide engineering design and development support to AFRL/HEA in order to meet their requirements to extend existing architecture of the I-FACT system. Provide integrated software and systems engineering expertise to design technologies for IFACT Version "C" Upgrade. 3.6.1 Perform a complete review of the IFACT Version "C" requirements listed in Appendix C as outlined by the Executive JTAC Integrated Product Team (IPT). The review will be complete when the Executive JTAC IPT is comfortable with the contractor's review and the government agrees upon IFACT Version "C" requirements. 3.6.2 Provide engineering design and architecture support for IFACT Version "C" Upgrade listed in Appendix C and approved by the executive JTAC IPT. The overall objective of the upgrade is to create a JTAC virtual training system that will provide a real world JCAS tactical combat environment and allow trainees to practice TTPs used in actual missions in order to enhance operational training and mission rehearsal. 3.6.3 Provide integrated software and systems engineering expertise to design and implement technologies for the DMO environment. The technologies shall include the capabilities to interact with other DMO participants visually and via radio communications. In particular, this effort shall provide new software that is specifically suitable for IFACT DMO integration. For the purposes of the IFACT DMO integration and testing effort, the DMO environment shall consist of the sets of locations, entities, and controls described in Appendix A and C. 3.7 System Security. Provide engineering design and architecture support for JTAC TRS DMO Integration, RFI Shielding (Faraday Cage), security classifications, and certifications for the JTAC VT and facilities to operate on DMO networks. 4. DELIVERABLES 4.1 Administration. Reference DI-MISC-80508 Technical Report: Study/Services (Final Report). The final report shall document all technical and architectural issues encountered under this project to include technical drawings and software; provide pertinent documentation to validate and verify all engineering developments. 4.1.1 All reports, minutes, and other deliverable documents shall be distributed electronically in a Microsoft Office format. All schedules shall be distributed electronically in Microsoft Project format. 4.1.2 Demonstrations shall be provided when new technology or products are available or implemented into any training or simulation device. 4.1.3 Exemplars shall be reviewed, integrated, and evaluated during demonstrations or when deemed necessary or requested by the government. 4.1.4 Deliver engineering design, to include all hardware and software to integrate in new technology for high fidelity simulation technologies. In addition, all source data utilized for the development of the technologies shall be delivered with Title 50/DFARs, government distribution rights and licenses. The government will require and own rights to executable code and will require applicable licenses. 4.2 Dome. Deliver a replica JTAC TRS Dome environment hardware and software that provides an immersive environment for training and performance measurement of JTAC competencies. In addition, all source data utilized for the development of the JTAC TRS Dome is Title 50, government distribution, rights as described in DFARs. The government will require and own rights to executable code and will require applicable licenses. 4.3 Interim Exemplar JTAC TRS Proof of Concept. Deliver I-JTAC TRS system hardware and software that provides an immersive environment for training and performance measurement of JTAC competencies using either existing IFACT training system hardware, new hardware, or a combination of each. In addition, all source data utilized for the development of the I-JTAC TRS shall be delivered with Title 50, government distribution, rights as described in DFARs. The government will require and own rights to executable code and will require applicable licenses. 4.3.1 Deliver integration hardware and software that provides a high fidelity, realistic visual environment with sensor, simulator, and immersive functions with database correlation and real-time visualization techniques. 4.3.2 Deliver new training and rehearsal capability, training strategies (scenarios, syllabi, planning and debriefing protocols) and assessment strategies (objective and subjective performance measurement). 4.4 Re-hosting, Test and Evaluation of Interim JTAC TRS at Testbeds. Deliver I-JTAC TRS system hardware and software that provides an immersive environment for training and performance measurement of JTAC competencies on existing IFACT hardware, new hardware, or a combination of each to up to five AFRL test bed sites. In addition, all source data utilized for the development of the I-JTAC TRS shall be delivered with Title 50, government distribution, rights as described in DFARs. The government will require and own rights to executable code and will require applicable licenses. Provides a training capability for garrison or deployed location for up to five beta test sites: " Air Ground Operations School (AGOS) Nellis AFB, NV " National Training Center (NTC) US Army Ft Irwin, CA " Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic (EWTGLANT) USMC Little Creek, VA " USAF Europe Wurzburg, GE " Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Hurlburt Field, FL 4.5 Re-hosting, Test and Evaluation of I-JTAC TRS at operational locations. Deliver Interim JTAC TRS system hardware and software that provides an immersive environment for training and performance measurement of JTAC competencies on existing IFACT hardware, new hardware, or a combination of each, to operational locations. In addition, all source data utilized for the development of the I-JTAC TRS shall be delivered with Title 50, government distribution, rights as described in DFARs. The government will require and own rights to executable code and will require applicable licenses. 4.6 IFACT Enhancements. Deliver engineering design, executable software, and documentation to enable IFACT to operate in the new DMO gaming areas. In addition, all source data utilized for the development of the gaming areas shall be delivered with Title 50, government distribution rights as described in DFARs. The government will require and own rights to executable code and will require applicable licenses. 4.6.1 Deliver hardware and software package that enables the IFACT system to become DMO capable. To include a JTAC virtual training system that will provide a real world JCAS tactical combat environment and allow trainees to practice TTPs used in actual missions in order to enhance operational training and mission rehearsal. This virtual training system shall provide a realistic replication of planning, preparation, and execution activities for air and ground elements. The IFACT DMO system will integrate and operate with any DMO available simulation system to include JTAC TRS, A-10 FMT, F-16, etc. 4.6.2 Provide integrated software and systems engineering expertise to design technologies for IFACT Version "C" Upgrade. 4.7 Facility and System Security. Provide engineering design and architecture support for DMO integration, RFI Shielding (Faraday Cage), and security classifications and certifications for the JTAC VT and facilities to operate on DMO networks. The contractor shall establish and maintain a rigorous and effective System Security Plan (SSP)/System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA) that include a change management process, startup and shut down procedures, training program specific to the system, maintenance procedures, requirements traceability matrix, auditing, and archiving procedures. The contractor shall enforce the SSP/SSAA's governance, capture metrics, and ensure the integrity and effectiveness of all security-related processes and ensure that all controlled interfaces are fully coordinated with security and testing teams. The contractor shall develop and accredit security solutions that can be accredited for all protection levels controlled interfaces in accordance with applicable directives. The contractor shall develop and provide to the government a SSP and an SSAA.
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