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69 -- FIRE SUPPORT AUTOMATED TEST SYSTEM (FSATS) POC Ms. Ginger Rosacia, Contract Specialist (407)380-4065; Mr. Michael K. Minor, Contracting Officer (407)380-4096 The U. S. Army Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Command (STRICOM) is seeking information from industry concerning the availability of an instrumentation system with enhanced Fire Support Automated Test System capability. The purpose of this notice is to determine the technology presently available or being developed or produced by industry. Information received will be used as one of several factors in determining the acquisition strategy for a potential upgrade to the current FSATS. Enhanced characteristics of the system can include near-real time collection, transmission, reduction and statistical analysis of data; simulation of non-present tactical devices; simultaneous collection of data at separate geographical locations; flexibility in data base accessibility; training and test support; ease in setting up test scenarios. Brief white papers describing vendor products and technical approaches will be accepted within 30 days of the date of this announcement. Distinguish between products that exist now in hardware and software and those that require additional research and development. Discuss any recommendations regarding compatibility with the Army's new fire support C4I system, AFATDS, operational facilities (OPFACs), and TACFIRE system. Fire support behavioral domain expertise as applies to AFATDS, TACFIRE, and emerging fire support systems, is required. The information provided shall pertain to this notice only and must be unclassified, concise, and specific. General company brochures are of no value to this effort and are not solicited. The information contained herein is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal. No additional information is available, respondents will not be notified of the evaluation of the information they provided, and telephone calls will not be accepted. (0112)

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