Loren Data Corp.

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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF may 31,1995 PSA#1357

15th Contracting Squadron, 90 G Street, Hickam AFB HI 96853-5230

69 -- 69-MILITARY FIREARMS TRAINING SYSTEM SOL F64605-95R0064 POC 1st Lt Rick Lloyd, (808) 449-6860, ext 612. This is a sources sought synopsis to provide equipment and services for Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) security police Firearms Training Simulators (FATS) and Squad Engagement Training Simulators (SETS). Requirement is for 9 FATS systems and 1 SETS unit. The SETS unit to be used for a Regional Training Center (RTC). FATS and SETS are multipurpose simulators using computer controlled interactive video and lasers for basic and advanced marksmanship skills, and advanced, shoot-don't shoot decision-making training for both police and air base defense scenarios. FATS must have the capability to integrate five shooters at a time, while SETS must have the capability to integrate up to 15 shooters at a time in the same scenario. Systems must be capable of supporting all of the following weapons: M16 Colt service rifle, M9 Beretta 9mm pistol, M60 machine gun, M249 squad automatic weapon, M203 grenade launcher, M72 light anti-tank weapon, M2 .50 caliber machine gun, Mark 19 automatic grenade launcher, and M29 81mm mortar. System must also (1) allow user personnel to interchange weapons for training, (2) prevent chambering of live ammunition, (3) replicate actual live fire against a large screen measuring atleast 6' X 6', (4) operate on commercially available electric power (110/220/240 VAC at 50/60 Hz) using standard electrical outlets, (5) accept locally-produced taped scenarios for use in interactive training, (6) simulate nighttime/reduced visibility training scenarios, (7) simulate recoil and report of actual weapons with adjustable report volume, (8) replicate current U.S. Air Force rifle and pistol qualification courses, (9) graphically depict errors in application of shooting fundamentals during training, (10) be capable of incorporating user upgrades, (11) include specialized weapons that simulate actual law enforcement tactics and military combat scenarios under a variety of situational conditions, (12) incorporate anti-armor training programs for use with heavy weapons, i.e., light anti-tank weapons, mortars, etc, (13) have stop action and replay capability which can be activated any time during the training program, (14) be able to induce instructor controlled weapons stoppages and malfunctions, (15) provide immediate scoring information to include hard copy print out for all shooters, (16) use branching technology for judgemental and tactical scenarios (''branching'' means the results of each shot or action by the shooters affects subsequent frames and actions in the interactive video to conclude the scenario), (17) be capable of networking with other systems to provide integrated, simultaneous firing on the same scenario with all types of weapons listed above (18) allow for minor unit-level maintenance without the need of tools or special equipment, (19) above weapons should replicate actual weapons in general construction, composition and appearance. Interested parties must be able to provide installation, setup, initial training, depot-level maintenance, warranties, service contracts, drayage, shipping, including containers and other packing materials, to all PACAF security police units in Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Japan, and Korea. First system to be installed by 31 Oct 95, with total installation completed not later than 31 Mar 96. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 3571. Interested businesses should submit in WRITING a comprehensive capability package which demonstrates their ability to meet the requirements contained in this announcement. Replies are due within 15 days of this announcement. A Request for Proposal (RFP) is not available at this time. However, for indentification purposes, reference RFP no. F64605-95-R-0064 may be used. (0146)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0340 19950530\69-0002.SOL)


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