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A -- JOINT WARRIOR INTEROPERABILITY DEMONSTRATION 1996 POC Gary Metcalf, 301-238-2276. Commerce Business Daily Announcement The Joint Staff in coordination with U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM), the U.S. Army, and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking vendor proposals to demonstrate technological solutions to Joint Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) interoperability problems within the Operational Environment of a Joint Task Force (JTF) deployment to the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). Selected proposals will be demonstrated in the Joint Warrior Interoperability Demonstration 1996 (JWID 96) during the Aug-Sep 1996 timeframe. JWID 96 must address the Joint C4I interoperability problems of today, while maintaining a focus on the future joint warfighting environment. JWID 96 provides the opportunity to use technology to shape the battlefield of the future. The emphasis for JWID 96 will be solving those Joint C4I interoperability problems as stated in the listed objectives. The Joint Staff intends for JWID 96 to be a joint demonstration of existing, off-the-shelf, new and evolving technologies that solve Joint C4I interoperability shortfalls while providing ''Seamless Information Exchange for the Joint Warfighter''. Proposed demonstrations must directly conform to the Operational Environment, they must support one or more of the JWID 96 Objectives, must function at one of the JWID 96 primary sites, and comply with terms listed in Administrative Information. OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (Simulated): As a result of indications and warnings of potential threat posturing from the north, the U. S. Commander-in-Chief Central Command (USCINCCENT) recommended, and the National Command Authority (NCA) has directed, execution of a Flexible Deterrent Option (FDO) of a regional warplan. Component Commanders are preparing for overseas deployment of personnel and equipment to the USCENTCOM AOR. The US Army is designated to provide the Commander, JTF (CJTF). USCINCCENT will deploy to theater if other options of the plan are later executed. A CINC's liaison team will deploy to the USCENTCOM Forward Headquarters, commence operations, monitor the situation, and establish liaison with Allied and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in a coalition operaion. CINCENT s intent is to position forces in theater to deter potential aggression and, barring that, bring overwhelming force to bear for decisive victory. It must be emphasized, however, that this is a deployment/posturing FDO requiring high levels of logistics, intelligence, and C4I support. There are no forces engaged in combat. JWID 96 OBJECTIVES: 1. Demonstrate how Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications Systems (JWICS) and other Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) systems can use Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) and advanced multiplexing technology to provide automatic dynamic bandwidth allocation and enhanced services using theater tactical bandwidth. For example, using Global Command Control System (GCCS) over ATM, demonstrate E-mail with binary attachments, file transfers, desktop VTC, and imagery dissemination. 2. Demonstrate how Global Broadcast System (GBS) technology, at various levels of security can dynamically respond to user requests for products such as Meteorological and Oceanographic (METOC), primary unexploited imagery (compatible with Demand Driven Direct Digital Dissemination), and logistics data. 3. Demonstrate how U.S. only information from Contingency Theater Automated Planning System (CTAPS) and Joint Maritime Command Information System (JMCIS) can be automatically sanitized and released to our coalition partners within the GCCS common operating environment (COE). 4. Using USCENTCOM Theater Missile Defense (TMD) concepts, demonstrate a Command, Control, Communication, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) system that is tactical, quickly established, and interoperable within the GCCS COE. 5. Using existing CTAPS, Standard Theater Army Command and Control System (STACCS), JMCIS, and Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) C4I systems, demonstrate seamless information exchange through GCCS. 6. Demonstrate a deployable suite of distributed collaborative planning tools, models and simulations that facilitates development of an operationally sound, logistically feasible war plan. This suite must interoperate with Windows and GCCS as well as provide desktop VTC, whiteboard, common map display, automated planning tools, and shared applications. 7. Demonstrate an integrated, near real-time Total Asset Visibility system with a planning and decision support capability. The system will track all classes of supply, prepositioned war reserve assets, and personnel, from te sustaining base and wholesale depots to the USCENTCOM AOR and other theaters. 8. Demonstrate sensor-to-sensor and sensor-to-shooter technologies that enhance combat identification in a joint environment. 9. Demonstrate the capability to permit automatic passing of non-SCI information between SCI and unclassified/secret/top secret servers. 10. Demonstrate end to end network planning, engineering and management of a joint network across tactical and strategic domains which includes dynamic bandwidth allocation, information systems security, addressable network solutions and ATM to enhance the Defense Information Infrastructure (DII). 11. Demonstrate Defense Messaging System (DMS) as a viable system across the strategic and tactical networks. JWID 96 Technical Challenges can be found on the JWID 96 WWW Home Page (http://www.army.mil/jwid96.htm) SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection of proposals will be in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the JWID Systems Management Group (SMG), the Lead Service (Army), the Host CINC (USCINCCENT), and the Joint Staff. Selection criteria are outlined as follows: 1. Does the demonstration support a JWID 96 Objective? 2.Does the demonstration take place at a JWID primary location? 3. Is the demonstration fully resourced by vendor/agency? 4.Support the Joint Warfighter '' Does the demonstration enhance the capability of the JTF and the CINC? 1.Joint Application of the Demonstration '' Does it work for more than one Service/Agency? ''Is it interoperable with one or more existing systems? ''Is it GCCS COE compliant? 1.Executable in the JWID Framework '' Is the demonstration more than a concept? ''Will appropriate connectivity be available? ''Will there be hardware/software available? 1.Leave Behind Potential of the Demonstration '' Is the leave behind supportable? ''Is training, manpower, maintenance, Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) available? ''Is there a cost associated with the leave behind? 1. Value Added '' Has the demonstration been done in previous JWIDs or STDN? ''If so, what is the value of doing it again? ''Is it leap ahead technology? ''Is this an existing program? ''Is it on a migration path? 1.Maturity ''Can this system be fielded in the near term (12 months)? ''Is the system logistically supportable? JWID 96 PRIMARY DEMONSTRATION SITES (Tentative): Joint Demonstration and Evaluation Facility (JDEF), Arlington, VA, Macdill AFB, FL, USCENTCOM AOR sie(s), Ft. Bragg, NC, Shaw AFB, SC, Ft. Gordon, GA, Tidewater, VA area, Quantico, VA CRITICAL MILESTONES: Demo Proposal Deadline 10 Jan 96, 1700 hours (5:00 p.m.) EST Demo Selection Meeting 29 Jan-2 Feb 96 Initial Planning Conference 26 Feb-1 Mar 96 Mid Planning Conference 15-19 Apr 96 Final Planning Conference 17-21 Jun 96 JWID Execution Period Mid-Aug to Mid-Sep 96 ASSESSMENT: Demonstrations will be assessed during the JWID execution period regarding the adequacy of technical performance and increased effectiveness of the warfighter. The results will be provided as feedback to decision makers to aid in development, adjustment, identification of new technologies, applications, and other enhancements and modifications to systems or to existing DII capabilities and doctrine that may be required to meet C4I For The Warrior (C4IFTW) goals. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION: 1. DO NOT SUBMIT PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. 2. Unclassified and classified networks will be used. Industry participants will require a minimum of DOD SECRET clearance to participate in JWID 96. 3. This is not an RFP, no contract award shall be made as a result of this RFI. Vendor participation in JWID 96 is at no cost to the government. Demonstrations must be funded by the nominating vendor/agency. No future work/contract is promised by the government. 4. Proposals must have a government sponsor. The DISA POC, Mr. Gary Metcalf, (301) 238-2276, will provide assistance to the vendor, if requested, to find a government sponsor. 5. Vendors must provide training, as required. Unless otherwise approved, Warfighters/DoD Personnel, as opposed to vendor agents, will operate the systems. 6. Proposals will be submitted electronically using the JWID 96 standard tool suite: MS-Word 6.0 (12-pitch), MS-Excel 5.0, MS-Power Point 4.0, MS-Access 2.0, and MS-Project 4.0. 7. Demonstrators will submit a one page summary with a three page expansion, maximum four pages total, which will be used for initial selection. Proposals will be in the format specified in Submission Procedures. These. Demonstrations selected for participation will be required to provide an expanded demonstration plan not to exceed fifteen (15) pages, properly formatted, and due 15 March 1996. 8. Demonstrators will be required to provide on-site technical representation throughout JWID 96. SUBMISSION PROCEDURES: Demonstration submission proposal formats are available on the JWID 96 WW Home Page at http://www.army.mil/jwid96.htm, the Army FTP site ftp.army.mil (login - anonymous, password - your email address, directory - /pub/jwid96) and the IMA BBS 703-275-6400. Proposals are required to be submitted electronically not later than 1700 hours (5:00 p.m.) EST, 10 Jan 96. Submit proposals to the FTP server, address 164.117.128.6. The directory is ''/jwid96'', login is ''anonymous'', password is ''your e-mail address''. A unique file name must be assigned to proposal prior to downloading. DISA Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) will assign a tracking number to each proposal submitted and forward an acknowledgment, to your POC, via electronic mail within 72 hours of receipt. If you encounter problems contact Mr. Gary Metcalf at 301-238-2276, DSN 251-2276 or E-Mail to '' metcalfg@ncr.disa.mil''. In the event that the JWID demonstration proposal FTP server goes down, for more than 24 hours consecutive, proposals may be express mailed, on diskette - not paper - to the following address: Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) ATTN: Mr. Gary Metcalf 9190 Commo Road Washington, DC 20397 Proposals arriving after the deadline will be returned to the sender unopened. This is not an RFP, no contract award shall be made as a result of this RFI. Vendor participation in JWID 96 is at no cost to the government. LTC CHARLES CARMICHAEL Contracting Officer (0335)

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