SOLICITATION NOTICE
69 -- Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) for the UH-72A Lakota Virtual Maintenance Trainer.
- Notice Date
- 11/27/2013
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- Contracting Office
- PEO STRI Acquisition Center, 12350 Research Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826-3276
- ZIP Code
- 32826-3276
- Solicitation Number
- W900KKKACTTUH72AVMTRFI
- Response Due
- 12/16/2013
- Archive Date
- 1/26/2014
- Point of Contact
- Craig H. Cunningham, 407-384-526
- E-Mail Address
-
PEO STRI Acquisition Center
(craig.cunningham@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Document Type: Request for Information (RFI) Solicitation Number: N/A Posted Date: 27 Nov 2013 Original Response Date: 16 Dec 2014 Current Response Date: 16 Dec 2014 NAICS Code: TBD TITLE: Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) for the UH-72A Lakota Virtual Maintenance Trainer. UH-72A VIRTUAL MAINTENANCE TRAINER (VMT) CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS: The Army National Guard (ARNG) has a requirement for a Virtual Maintenance Trainer that encompasses the following described concept: The Virtual Maintenance Trainer (VMT) is an integrated training system consisting of virtual environment-based maintenance training simulation with the capability to be integrated with a hardware part-task trainer(s). Performance of the VMT training system refers to its capability to train maintainers at the proficiency level required to successfully complete at least 80% of the approved critical training tasks. Through the use of a VMT, training time is shifted from expensive platform instructors and full-up trainers to virtual reality simulations operating on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) workstations and fully modeled part-task trainers. Student Records will be maintained as part of the VMT system using the quote mark Blackboard quote mark training management system that has been established as the ARNG's student management system. VMT accelerates learning by providing unlimited practice of installation, maintenance and repair procedures using job guides and maintenance manuals. The use of 3-D software is encouraged providing a more realistic training environment. Over time, schools and training centers have discovered that they can accelerate learning and improve comprehension, remove bottlenecks, increase throughput, and overcome limited training time by using highly detailed and interactive 3D simulations of equipment when teaching maintenance procedures. VMT systems can be easily updated as the aircraft and procedures change. The actual aircraft is not required to train the tasks, freeing it up for flight operations. After demonstrating mastery of the ability to use the technical manual to perform maintenance functions in a controlled environment the student moves to situation based scenarios in a virtual environment, complete with Avatars, using classroom technology equipment. The student Avatar will be given a maintenance scenario then must navigate the virtual world to identify and fix faults. As part of the scenario the student is treated exactly like they would be in the field, they receive a briefing from their supervisor, Production Control and Quality Control and have to get the appropriate tools and test equipment from the tool room and required parts from Tech Supply. Appropriate Forms and Records are required for review as applicable to the scenario. The student is then required to perform all required Technical Manual actions to fix and validate a repair. After completion of the task, an after action review is completed showing all the steps the student performed against all the steps they should have performed. The VMT will be a replication of identified maintenance tasks completed in a virtual aircraft environment, which provides a training platform for development of maintenance skills for UH-72A maintainers. The UH-72A VMT will be used to train system familiarization, component identification, Remove/Install (R/I), Fault Isolation Procedures, and servicing tasks in support of UH-72A unit and intermediate level maintenance. INTENT OF THIS RFI: To collect responses from offerors interested in participating in discussions with Government personnel concerning industry capabilities to meet the operational concept described above. The Government desires to gain information concerning the state of current or future capabilities relevant to the VMT, and to use this information for potential development of programmatic plans and documentation. Briefings, presentations and demonstrations are welcome; however, marketing material of individual company capabilities is neither relevant nor desired unless such information addresses specific approaches to meeting this type of capability. ACQUISITION APPROACH: TBD QUANTITIES: TBD ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE: TBD RESPONSES REQUESTED: It is the Government's intent to schedule one-on-one meetings with interested contractors 7-8 January 2014 in Orlando Florida. An opening brief will be provided by the Government, followed by meetings with individual contractors, not to exceed one hour. Specific dates and times for one-on-one meetings will be determined based upon the number of responses to this RFI. PEO STRI would like information on how the Government can satisfy its needs; currently available capabilities; technology innovations; program risks; the identification of cost drivers; any other information that may be relevant which will assist the Government in preparation of required programmatic plans and documentation. NOTE: The Government will only meet with firms that have participated in the development and/or delivery of a VMT type system. This restriction is in place so that current and relevant information may be gained for the development of documentation and strategies to pursue this requirement. The Government will post a copy of the Government opening brief in an update to this RFI. Firms interested in participating in this meeting opportunity should provide a response via email no later than 3:30pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 16 Dec 2013 to Craig Cunningham, Contract Specialist, or alternate Contract Specialist, Lauren Bushika; contact information below. DISCLAIMER: This notice does not constitute an invitation for bids or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject products. No solicitation document exists at this time. The submission of this information is for PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. The information received WILL NOT obligate the Government in any manner nor will the Government reimburse companies for any costs associated with submittal of responses to this RFI. Any information obtained as a result of this RFI is intended to be used by the Government on a non-attribution basis for program planning, acquisition strategy development, statement of work/statement of objectives, and performance specifications. CONTRACTS POINT OF CONTACT: Primary- Primary- Mr. Craig Cunningham, Contract Specialist, craig.cunningham@us.army.mil. Alternate - Ms. Lauren Bushika, Contract Specialist, lauren.bushika@us.army.mil. Procuring Contracting Officer- Mr. Richard Boast, Contracting Officer, richard.boast1@us.army.mil. TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT: Primary- Mr. Scott Brookins, scott.brookins@us.army.mil. Alternate- Mr. Jay Smith, jay.smith8@us.army.mil. ATTACHMENTS: None
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- Place of Performance
- Address: PEO STRI Acquisition Center 12350 Research Parkway, Orlando FL
- Zip Code: 32826-3276
- Zip Code: 32826-3276
- Record
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