SPECIAL NOTICE
10 -- USMC Marksmanship Technology Demonstration 2018 RFI
- Notice Date
- 6/29/2018
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 332994
— Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, United States Marine Corps, MARCORSYSCOM, 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, Virginia, 22134, United States
- ZIP Code
- 22134
- Solicitation Number
- M67854-18-I-7415
- Archive Date
- 8/25/2018
- Point of Contact
- Michael Chenault, , MTD 2018 Submissions:,
- E-Mail Address
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michael.chenault@usmc.mil, MarksmanshipTechDemo@USMC.MIL
(michael.chenault@usmc.mil, MarksmanshipTechDemo@USMC.MIL)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) United States Marine Corps (USMC) Marksmanship Technology Demonstration (MTD) OVERVIEW: This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) notice for planning purposes, and is being issued on behalf of Weapons Training Battalion. This RFI and the associated demonstration are not being led by Marine Corps Systems Command. This year the Marksmanship Technology Demonstration will be held at Calvin A. Lloyd Range Complex, Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quantico from 26-27 September 2018. The MTD has been aligned with Modern Day Marine to take advantage of similar events. The MTD will be a CLOSED DEMONSTRATION for Marine Corps units/agencies that are within the capability development process. MTD 2018 will focus on six technology areas: 1. Small arms automated smart static targets 2. Small arms automated smart mobile targets 3. 6.5mm,.260 Bolt/Gas Precision Rifles 4. Simulation 5. Integrated optics 6. Small arms self-coaching and data tracking applications Responses are requested no later than 10 August 2018. Responses received after that time may be reviewed, but are highly unlikely to be considered for participation. Ensure the email subject line in your response identifies the technology focus area for which you are responding. ABOUT THE MARKSMANSHIP TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION Weapons Training Battalion (WTBn), Marine Corps Base Quantico, is the proponent for marksmanship for the United States Marine Corps. As such, this demonstration will identify current and emerging technologies that demonstrate possible solutions to marksmanship gaps and inform Marine Corps future requirements development. Technology area number 3 is being requested for competition only with the Marine Corps Shooting Teams. Once per year, Weapons Training Battalion in conjunction with Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, Training Command and Marine Corps Capabilities Development Directorate will invite select industry participants to the Marksmanship Technology Demonstration to demonstrate commercial off-the-shelf technologies with potential to address current Marine Corps marksmanship gaps. The Marksmanship Technology Demonstration is not a tradeshow. During the two day demonstration, a team of assessors will collect data on system performance and will provide feedback on their observations of the technologies presented in relation to the below RFIs. Following the demonstration, promising technologies may be selected for extended user evaluations. The assessment results will inform Marine Corps requirements development. Each technology MUST be able to be demonstrated, either via live-fire for targetry and optics or run a full/partial demonstration for simulations/coaching tools (required equipment pending). The ability to fulfill this requirement may affect the decision for inclusion into the 2018 MTD. MTD 2018 TECHNOLOGY FOCUS AREAS MTD 2018 will focus on technologies that directly relate to Marine Corps marksmanship. This year will focus on targets, coaching tools, marksmanship data applications, precision rifles, and integrated optics. The Marine Corps is interested in the following six technology areas and their associated specifications: 1. Automated Smart Static Target Systems The Marine Corps is interested in a target system that can be installed on current standard Known/Unknown-Distance Ranges and equipment that provide immediate, accurate shot to shot feedback to shooters and coaches on the firing line. The Marine Corps is interested in target systems that meet the following specifications: •· Able to accept variety of targets (i.e. CMP/NRA, IDPA, USPSA, Action) •· Plot shots within a 2mm of accuracy, and capture the shot in a 6'x6' window •· Able to take in excess of 10,000 5.56mm impacts before requiring maintenance •· Networked to record each shot and display on tablet/computer located on firing line •· Able to support a 50 target frontage without interference from adjacent targets •· Able to run off of shore or battery power for a minimum of 12 hours at full use. Optimal battery life in excess of 24 hours. •· Function in all weather conditions (i.e. rain, snow, mist, fog) •· System must be able to integrate with existing Marine Corps infrastructure, in order to ensure the original system may be used as a backup •· Centralized data collection system * Tablet/PDA Automated target systems should come with tablets or communicate with personal electronic devices via website or App. The Marine Corps is interested in target systems that provide a tablet/PDA with the specifications of one or more of the following items: Required Characteristics •· Screen size shall be a minimum of 4 inches wide and 6 inches long •· Man portable •· Contain a rechargeable/removable battery •· Will be visible in direct sunlight. •· Capable of screen use with gloves. •· Be contained in a replaceable shock and water resistant case. •· Able to be connected with WiFi, Bluetooth, and with USB type cables. •· Must meet MIL-STD 810G environmental/durability requirements Desired Characteristics •· Battery life in excess of 12 hours during continuous use with all functions enabled. Prefer 24 hours that function in weather temperatures from 0 degrees Fahrenheit to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. •· Display capable of being backlit for night use. •· Able to be utilized in all weather conditions with wet hands and gloves. •· Self-supported with provided viewing angles from 15 degrees to 90 degrees. •· Drop resistant to 6 meters •· Water proof (IP66K rating) 2. Autonomous / Smart Mobile Target Systems The Marine Corps is interested in a target system that is a mobile, man sized 3-dimensional target that provides instant feedback to shooter and coach on a firing line. The Marine Corps is interested in a target system that meets the following specifications: •· A 3-dimensional man-sized target •· Able to move in any direction at variable /programmable speeds (2.5-10 mph) •· Provides accurate, immediate shot location detection as well as a means to provide shot feedback to shooters and coaches at the shooter's position. •· A perimeter sensor system that could accurately depict misses around the target (6'x6' example) that could be transmitted to a display located at the firing point for immediate coaching/shooter feedback. •· The target should react (as programmed) to hits or misses. •· The target could communicate with adjacent targets (Bluetooth example) and respond to each other to hits and misses (as programmed). •· Ability to place two target types on one platform that could be "presented" to the shooter (hostile/non hostile example) as programmed. •· The target could generate heat for thermal optics. •· Able to take in excess of 10,000 300/7.62/5.56 mm round impacts before requiring maintenance •· Maintenance cycle that needs to take in consideration hours/days of training required to support up to 22,000 shooters a year. •· 10 hours sustained use before maintenance/recharging •· Centralized data collection system •· Ricochet resistant encapsulation * Tablet/PDA Automated target systems should come with tablets or communicate with personal electronic devices via website or app. The Marine Corps is interested in systems that meet the specifications of one or more of the following items: Required Characteristics •· Screen size shall be a minimum of 4 inches wide and 6 inches long •· Man portable •· Contain a rechargeable/removable battery •· Will be visible in direct sunlight. •· Capable of screen use with gloves. •· Be contained in a replaceable shock and water resistant case. •· Able to be connected with WiFi, Bluetooth, and with USB type cables. •· Must meet MIL-STD 810G environmental/durability requirements Desired Characteristics •· Battery life in excess of 12 hours during continuous use with all functions enabled. Prefer 24 hours that function in weather temperatures from 0 degrees Fahrenheit to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. •· Display capable of being backlit for night use. •· Able to be utilized in all weather conditions with wet hands and gloves. •· Self-supported with provided viewing angles from 15 degrees to 90 degrees. •· Drop resistant to 6 meters •· Water proof (IP66K rating) 3. 6.5mm,.260 Bolt/Gas Precision Rifles The Marine Corps Shooting Team is interested in rifles that incorporate technologies that are applicable to national and international competition. The Marine Corps Shooting Team is interested in a rifle that is guided by the following specific requirements: Required Characteristics •· Bolt Action Rifle o Chambered in.260 or 6.5 Creedmoor o Minimum of.7 MOA accuracy o 22 to 26 inch barrel, 1:8 twist o Chassis system or stock with ability to adjust length of pull, cheek height, etc. o Picatinny or M-LOK mounts for bipod o Short Action o Adjustable trigger pull or fixed match-grade trigger 1.5 lbs pull weight, 1 or 2 stage o Able to take 5 or 10 round magazines o Action must have reinforced bolt stop •· Gas Precision Rifle o Chambered in.260 or 6.5 Creedmoor o Minimum of 1 MOA accuracy o 18-24 inch barrel, 1:8 twist o Adjustable gas system o M-LOK or Picatinny free floated rail system o Adjustable trigger pull or fixed match-grade trigger 1.5 lbs pull weight, 1 or 2 stage Desired Characteristics •· Bolt Action Rifle o Action has 2 lug with 90 degree throw, or 3 lug with 60-75 degree throw. •· Gas Precision Rifle o Adjustable Mass/Recoil Management system 4. Simulation The Marine Corps is interested in simulated range and training environments which incorporate technologies that are applicable to current and future battlefields. The Marine Corps is interested in simulations that are guided by the following specific requirements: Required Characteristics •· Wireless Augmented Reality (AR) ready, 3D/4D environment •· System must link users to allow Marines to interact within virtual world from any location •· Intuitive controls that Marine operators can utilize with little training •· Able to quickly design and implement maps/environments at operator level for training, i.e. towns, cities, weather conditions, terrain. •· Able to accurately simulate friendly/enemy personnel, ground vehicles, ships, aircraft. •· Intuitive AI to allow for both flexible and scripted scenarios. Must react realistically to user inputs, i.e. user firing at enemy. •· System must be able to accurately simulate ballistics of current inventory of ammunition utilized in service weapons, i.e. M855, M855A1, AA11, A363, A483 etc. •· Train shooters in basic and advanced marksmanship principals. •· Train shooters in target engagements and transition drills. •· Must provide threat and target discrimination training. •· 360 degree threat / Non-threat training scenarios. •· Facility must be able to be retrofit into current Marine Corps facilities or be custom designed. •· Laser shot detection should be within the 780NM range. •· Setup shall take no longer than 7 days •· Tear down shall take no longer than 7 days Desired Characteristics •· Projectors and monitors have the ability to mount in multiple locations (floor, ceiling or walls) •· Customizable scenarios to enable the Marine Corps to adjust training with new mission requirements, as well as meet current TTP's, METL's, and POI's. •· Aid in cognitive and ocular development, situational awareness, and target identification. •· Retain the ability to train a shooter in decision fidelity, perceptual acuity and situational awareness. •· Have the ability to control ambient lighting to increase target clarity. •· Incorporate weight training to induce stress, physical fatigue and mental fatigue. •· Marine must be able to utilize assigned service weapon (i.e. M4, M16, IAR, M9, etc.) through a 'drop kit' or similar means to effect the simulation by cycling his weapon system with 75% realistic recoil. •· 4D Virtual Reality: Marine can move on a pad 360 degrees and will move virtual character. All movement of weapon and body are accurately depicted within simulation via motion capture, cameras or like systems. Complete immersion. 5. Integrated Optics The Marine Corps is interested in optics that incorporates technologies that are applicable to current and future battlefields. The Marine Corps is interested in upgrades that meet the specifications of the following items: Required Characteristics •· Magnification from 0/1-8 power to PID threats (presence of weapon) out to 600M, and engage threats in close proximity •· Must possess large and forgiving eye box and extended eye relief •· Included ambidextrous capable feature to rapidly adjust magnification with non-firing hand •· Electronic fire control system that diagnosis range, weather, elevation, and lead for a moving target within 0.5 seconds (objective), 1 second (threshold) and places an accurate "aim point dot" or appropriate "aim point reference" for the shooter to place on the target and engage. •o Target data to include range, and direction (degrees/mils) is displayed within the objective lens for shooter to observe. •o Bluetooth or WIFI capability to link and communicate with tablets, and communication suites found at the squad and platoon level. •· Etched/mechanical reticle feature for engaging moving threats out to 150M and rapid ranging feature that accounts for average width of human head and of shoulders as back up for system failure or battery loss. •· Compatible with clip-on current night vision or thermal imaging devices (e.g. PVS-24A, PAS-27, etc.) •· Low profile elevation turret or cap - turrets locking or capped to prevent inadvertent loss of zero in combat conditions •· Scope must return to zero after removal •· Center of reticle must have daylight bright illuminated dot for close quarter use at 0/1 power. •· Should meet MIL-STD 810G environmental/durability requirements Desired Characteristics •· Scalable and modular to accept future digital feature set and new reticles •· Potential low end setting as red dot sight (RDS) •· Optimized for mounting height over rail at 1.54-1.93" •· Squad level networking and target designation capability •· Visually displayed point of impact cue (drawing information from laser rangefinder and ballistic solvers, integral and/or external) 6. Small arms self-coaching and data tracking applications The Marine Corps is interested in applications and devices able to coach Marines in marksmanship. These tools should allow Marines to track ability throughout their career, while enabling the USMC trained coaches a tool to aid in instruction. The Marine Corps is interested in products that meet the specifications of one or more of the following items: Required Characteristics •· Portable in design •· Contain a removable battery •· Able to analyze errors in application of fundamentals of marksmanship •· Wireless operation via Bluetooth or WIFI •· Battery life a minimum of 4 hours •· Works during dry fire, simulator, and live fire training. •· Able to diagnose marksmanship errors via attachment or drop in kit that wirelessly reports to user/coach. •· Allow user/coach/target system to make entries on a 'digital data-book' that records each shot. •· Product provided with storage case and charger. •· Must meet MIL-STD 810G environmental/durability requirements •· Provides predictive analytics to judge shooters performance against known standards. •· Ability to be used in dry and live fire •· Provide analysis of data from known standards Desired Characteristics •· Battery life in excess of 12 hours during continuous use with all functions enabled. Prefer 24 hours. •· Application should be able to be used on multiple OS (android or Macintosh) •· Capable of being connected to wireless enabled devices via blue tooth connection •· Able to be utilized in all weather conditions •· Drop resistant to 6 meters •· Water proof (IP66K rating) ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Submission Process: To respond to this RFI, please complete the attached MTD 2018 Submission Form and send via e-mail to: MarksmanshipTechDemo@USMC.MIL. Please ENSURE that the technology focus area you are submitting under is in the subject line of your email. Please do not attach marketing brochures, test reports, or other extraneous materials to your Submission Form, as they will not be reviewed. If you have more than one system (or technology) to demonstrate, submit separate Submission Forms for each system (or technology). To ensure your submission passes Marine Corps filters, total size of the emails shall not exceed 5Mb, so it is recommended that pictures be compressed as necessary. If more than one submission email is sent or any large emails approaching 5Mb are sent, a separate text-only coordination email is recommended. NOTE: FILES MUST BE SENT AS PDFs or JPEGs. Due to USMC Security Filters Word and Power Point may not make it through the filter. It is highly recommended that submitters sign up for AMRDEC SAFE accounts to send submissions. If utilizing AMRDEC please send submissions to ryan.grogan@usmc.mil and joshua.wess@usmc.mil and follow up with a plaintext email to all three accounts. Notification of Decision: If your technology is of interest, the MTD Team will contact you with an invitation to participate in MTD 2018 at the Calvin A. Lloyd Range Complex, Marine Corp Base Quantico, VA. In addition, a list of selected companies will be posted to http://www.trngcmd.marines.mil/MarksmanshipTechDemo/ in August. If your company is not on the list, your technology was not selected for further review. The MTD Team will decide which technologies to include in MTD 2018 at its sole discretion after considering factors such as the technical readiness level (TRL) of the technology, the performance characteristics of the technology, space and resources available at the demonstration site, and the interests of the Marine Corps. Please note that the decision to invite or non-invite a company is not a procurement decision and disappointed applicants are not entitled to protest or appeal non-invite decisions. Additional Documentation Requirements: Companies invited to participate in MTD 2018 will be required to provide additional technical documentation to facilitate safety release approval and test plan development. Timely submission of this documentation is essential to ensure a safe and successful event. More information on required documentation will be provided with your invitation to the demo. NOTE: This RFI is issued for the purpose of determining market capability of sources and does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), a Request for Proposal (RFP), a Request for Quote (RFQ) or an indication that the Government will contract for any of the items or services contained in this notice. No solicitation document exists. Responses shall not include classified or proprietary material. Information with classified, 'Proprietary', 'Confidential', or other markings limiting distribution will not be reviewed. Responses to this notice will not be returned. Those who respond to the RFI should not anticipate feedback with regards to their submission, other than acknowledgement of receipt - If a request for acknowledgement is requested by the submitter. The USMC reserves the right to review late submissions, but makes no guarantee that they will be reviewed. No reimbursement will be made for any costs to provide information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information requests. Information or statements contained herein are not binding upon the Government. Marksmanship Technology Demonstration (MTD) 2018 S ub m is s ion F o r m S ubm i ss i on I nstr u c t i ons: Comp l e te the MTD 2018 S ubm i ss i on F o r m and s a ve a s a n Ado b e P o r table Do c ument F o rm a t. S e nd the.pdf a nd a.j p g photo of y o u r t ec hnol o g y to MarksmanshipTechDemo@USMC.MIL. The c omp l e ted Sub m is s ion Fo r m m ust be rece i v e d b y m i dni g ht EST on 10 August 2018. Technology fact sheets are encouraged. P A RT A - Name and Contact In f o r m a t ion 1. T ec hnol o g y N a me: 2. Compa n y N a me: 3. Compa n y Maili n g Add r e ss: 4. P OC N a me: 5. P OC E - mail: 6. P OC P hon e : 7. Compa n y W e bsi t e : 8. Compa n y CA G E c ode (if applicable): P A RT B - Business In f o r m a t ion 9. Business size (large or small): 10. Provide the socio-economic status for all North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) codes the business operates under (i.e. SDVOSB, Hubzone, etc.). 11. Provide suggestions on the NAICS preferred by the business and explanation of the suitability of this code for the technology to be demonstrated. 12. The Government may contemplate future contract requirements based on the technology focus areas. Please provide suggestions on the Government's approach. 13. The Government's preferred contract type is Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for potential future requirements. Please provide suggestions on the contract type preferred by the business and explanation if it differs from the Government's preference. P A RT C - T ec hn ology Ca te go r y (c h ec k o n e ) Small arms automated smart static targets Small arms automated smart mobile targets 6.5,.260 Bolt/Gas Precision Rifles Simulation Integrated Optics Small arms self-coaching and data tracking applications P A RT D - T ec hn ology D e s cr i p tion 14. D e s c ribe y o u r t ec hnol o gy a nd h o w it meets the required characteristics. 15. P rovide a p h y s i ca l des c r i pt i on a nd summa r i z e the t ec hnic a l sp e c ific a t i ons o f y o u r te c hnol o g y. 16. Provide the NAICS code preferred by your business and an explanation of the suitability of this code for your technology. 17. I ndi c a te the T ec hnol o g y R ea diness L e v e l ( T R L ) o f y o u r t ec hnol o g y. D e p a rtme n t of De f e nse T R L d e finit i ons a re includ e d b e low for r e fer e n c e. Not e : You must have a wo r k i ng proto t y pe ( t y p i ca l l y T R L 6 or a bov e ) to p a rticip a te in MTD 2018. 6 7 8 9 18. H a ve y ou shown or di s c u ssed y o u r t ec hnol o g y wi t h a n y o n e in f e d e r a l or s t a te g o v e rnm e nt or the m i l i ta r y se r vi c es? I f y e s, pro v ide POC n a me, ph o n e, a nd e- m a il. 19. H a s y our t ec hnol o g y b e e n tested in a mil i ta r y op e r a t i on a l envi r onment ( t r a in i ng or d e pl o y ment ) ? I f y e s, d e s c ribe t h e n a tu r e o f the tes t, d a te, lo c a t i on, mi l i t a r y of f i c e ( s) invo l v e d, a nd m i l i ta r y P OC n a me, phon e, a nd e- mail. 20. Do y ou fo re s e e a n y is s u e s in t e g r a t i ng y our t ec hn o lo g y in t o m i l i ta r y plat f o r ms and/or a n op e r a t i on a l e nvironme n t (dis c uss bo t h) (i. e. s e nsi t iv i t y to e x tr e me t e mpe r a tur e s, w a te r, s a nd e tc. ) ? 21. I s y o u r t ec hnol o g y c u r r e nt l y b e i n g used in t he pr i v a te s ec tor? I f y e s, des cr ibe. 22. S um m a ri z e re lev a nt t e st data f or y our t ec hnol o g y, e mphasi z ing i m p r ov e m e nt over e x is t ing USMC t ec hnol o g y. DO N O T AT T ACH CO P I ES O F T EST R EPO R TS. 23. D e s c ribe h o w y ou will d e monstr a te y our t e c hnolo g y a t the MTD 2018 d e monstr a t i o n. A d y n a m i c d e monstr a t i on is r e quir e d. I n c lude in f o r mation re g a rding range s p a ce a n d e quip m e nt r e quir e d. N O TE: The MTD loc a t i o n is an active training range, live fire will be authorized a nd shore p o w e r will be a v a i l a b l e within the pits. If you require shore power on the firing line, you will be responsible for providing a generator. 24. Atta c h a Mat e ri a l S a f e t y D a ta She e t (M S DS) f o r y our t ec hnol o g y if a v a i l a b le. N OT E : C ompani e s inv i ted to p a rticip a te in MTD 2018 will be re quir e d to provide a ddi t ional do c ument a t i on to f ac i l i t a te s a f e t y re l ea se a ppro va l. 25. Atta c h a.j p g photo of y o ur te c hnol o g y. (CAD d r a win g s a nd c ompu t e r s i mu l a t i ons a re not suf f ici e nt). D e p a r t me n t of D e f e n se T ec hn ology R e a d i n e ss L e v e ls, D e f i n e d * T ec hn ology R e a d i n e ss L e v e l D e s cr i p tion 1. B a sic p rin c ip l e s obse r v e d a nd r e p o rt e d. L o w e st l e v e l of t e c hnolo g y r ea diness. S c ientific r e s e a r c h b e g ins t o be t r a n slat e d in t o a ppl i e d r e s e a r c h a nd d e v e lop m e n t. E x a mp l e s m i g ht include p a p e r studies o f a te c hnolo g y ' s basic p r op e rties. 2. T ec hnol o g y c on c e pt a nd/or a ppl i ca t i on fo r mu l a ted. I n v e nt i on b e g ins. On c e b a sic p r inciples a re obse r v e d, p r ac t i ca l a ppl i ca t i ons ca n be in v e nted. Applic a t i ons a re sp e c ula t ive a nd the r e m a y be no p r oof o r d e t a i l e d a n a l y s is t o support the a ssu m pt i ons. E x a mp l e s a re l i m i ted to a n a l y t i c stud i e s. 3. An a l y t ic a l and e x p e r i ment a l c r i t ic a l fun c t i on a nd/or c h a r a c t e rist i c pro o f of c on c e pt. A c t i ve re s ea r c h a nd d e v e lop m e nt i s in i t i a ted. This i n c ludes a n a l y t i ca l s tud i e s and la b o ra to r y stud i e s to p h y sic a l l y v a l i d a te a n a l y t i ca l p re dictions of s e p a r a te e lem e nts of the te c hnolo g y. E x a mp l e s i n c lude c omponents th a t a re not y e t i nt e g r a ted or r e p re s e n t a t i v e. 4. Component a nd/or b rea dbo a rd v a l i d a t i on in labo ra to r y e nviron m e nt. B a sic t e c hnol o g ic a l co m pon e nts a r e in te g r a ted to establish t h a t t h e y will wo r k togeth e r. T his i s r e lative l y " low f i d e l i t y " c ompa re d to t he e v e ntual s y stem. E x a mp l e s include integ ra t i on of "a d ho c " h a rd wa r e in t he labo ra to r y. 5. Component a nd/or b rea dbo a rd v a l idation i n r e lev a nt env i ronm e nt. F ideli t y of b re a dbo a rd t e c hnolo g y in c r e a s e s si g nifi ca nt l y. The b a sic t ec hnol o g ic a l c omponents a re in te g ra t e d with r ea sona b l y r e a l i st i c supporting e le m e nts s o it ca n be test e d in a simulat e d e nvironm e nt. E x a mp l e s include " hi g h fi d e l i t y " l a bor a to r y in t e g r a t i on of c omponents. 6. S y stem/sub s y stem m o d e l or p r oto t y p e d e monstr a t i on in a re le v a nt envi r onment. R e p re s e ntative mod e l o r p r oto t y pe s y stem, whi c h is w e ll b e y ond th a t of T R L 5, is test e d in a re le v a nt envi r onment. R e p r es e nts a major s t e p up in a t ec hnol o g y 's d e m onstr a ted r e a diness. E x a mp l e s include t e st i ng a proto t y p e in a h i g h - fid e l i t y labo r a to r y e nvir o nment or in s i mu l a ted op e r a t i on a l envi r on m e nt. 7. S y stem proto t y p e d e monstr a t i on in an op e r a t i on a l envi r on m e nt. P roto t y pe n e a r, or a t, p la nn e d op e r a t i on a l s y stem. R e p r e s e nts a m a jor step up f rom T R L 6, r e quiri n g d e monstr a t i on of a n ac t u a l s y stem p r oto t y pe in an o p e r a t i on a l envi r onment su c h a s a n a ir c r a ft, v e h i c le, or s p ace. E x a mp l e s include testing the p r oto t y pe i n a test b e d a ir c r a ft. 8. A c tual s y s t e m compl e ted a nd qu a l i fi e d throu g h test and d e monstr a t i on. T ec hnol o g y h a s b e e n pr o v e n to wo r k in i ts final fo r m and und e r e x p ec ted c ondi t ions. I n a l m ost a ll ca s e s, th i s T R L r e p r e s e nts t he e nd of true s y stem d e v e lop m ent. Ex a mp l e s include d e v e lop m e ntal test a n d e v a luation of the s y s t e m in i ts i ntend e d w ea pon s y stem to d e te r m i ne if it me e ts desig n s p ec ifi c a t i ons. 9. A c tual s y s t e m prov e n throu g h su c ce ssful m i ss i on op e r a t i ons. A c tual a ppl i ca t i on of the te c hnolo g y in i ts fin a l fo r m and und e r mission condit i ons, such a s those e n c ounte r e d in op e r a t i on a l t e st and e v a luation. E x a mp l e s include u sing the s y stem und e r op e r a t i on a l m is s ion condit i ons. DEFINITIONS: B REA D B O A RD: I nt e g r a ted c omponents th a t pr o vide a re p r e s e ntation of a s y stem/sub s y s t e m and w hich ca n be used to d e te r m i ne c on ce pt f ea sib i l i t y a nd to d e v e lop t ec hni c a l dat a. T y pi c a l l y c onf i g u re d for labo ra to r y use to d e mon s tr a te the te c hn i ca l prin c i p les of i m medi a te inte re st. M a y r e s e mb l e fin a l s y stem/sub s y s t e m i n fu n c t i on on l y. " H I GH F I DE L I T Y " : A d d re sses f o r m, fit a n d fu n c t i on. Hi g h - fid e l i t y labo r a to r y e nvironme n t would invo l ve testing with equ i pment that ca n simu l a te a nd v a l i d a te a ll s y s t e m spe c ific a t i ons within a l a b o r a to r y s e t t in g. " L OW FIDELITY " : A r e p re s e ntative of the c o m pon e nt or s y s t e m t h a t has l i m i ted a bi l i t y to provide a n y th i n g but first or d e r i n f o r mation about the e nd pro d u c t. L o w - fi d e l i t y a s s e ss m e nts a r e used to p r o vide tr e nd a n a l y si s. MO D E L : A f un c t i on a l f o r m of a s y stem, g e n e r a l l y r e du ce d in s ca le, n ea r o r a t ope r a t i on a l spe c ifi c a t i on. Models will be suf f ici e n tl y h a r d e n e d to allow d e monstr a t i on of the t ec hni c a l and op e r a t i on a l c a p a bi l i t i e s r e quir e d of t h e f inal s y st e m. OPE R A T I O N A L E N V IRO N MEN T : Environm e nt t h a t add re sses a ll of t h e op e r a t ional r e quir e m e n ts and spe c ific a t i ons r e quir e d of the f inal s y stem to incl u de plat f o r m / p ac k a g i n g. P ROT O TYPE: A p h y si c a l or virtu a l m od e l used t o e v a luate the t e c hnic a l o r m a nufa c turing fe a sib i l i t y or m i l i ta r y ut i l i t y of a p a rti c ular te c hnol o g y or p r o ce s s, c on ce pt, end item or s y stem. R E L EV A NT E N V I R ON MEN T : Testing e nv i ro n ment that simu l a tes the k e y a spe c ts of t h e op e r a t i on a l e nvironme n t. S I M U L A T ED O P ERA T I O N A L E N V I RO N ME N T A L : Eith e r 1) a r e a l e n vironment that ca n simu l a te a ll of the op e r a t i on a l r e qui r e ments a nd sp ec ifi c a t i ons r e quir e d of t h e f inal s y st e m, or 2) a si m ulat e d e nvironme n t t h a t allows for testing o f a virtu a l p r oto t y p e ; used in e i t h e r c a se to det e rmine w h e ther a d e v e lop m e ntal s y stem m ee ts t he op e r a t i on a l r e qu i r e ments a nd sp e c ific a t i o n s of the f i n a l s y stem. *Sour ce : D OD D e s k bo o k 5000. 2 - R, App e ndix 6, T ec hnology R e adi n e ss L e v e ls and T h e ir D e f i ni t ions.
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