Naval Air Warfare Center TSD, Code 27, 12350 Research Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826-3275

R -- ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE ELECTRONIC TRAINING ENVIRONMENT (ETE) PROGRAM SOL N61339-98-R-00XX DUE 042098 POC Point Of Contact:, Contract Specialist: Jim Healey, TSD 27222 (407) 380-4101. Technical Point of contact: Julius Cobb, TSD 4912, (407) 380-8328 E-MAIL: Jim Healey, Contract Specialist, jim_healey@ntsc.navy.mil. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.202- ADVISORY MULTI-STEP PROCESS, the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) has identified a potential requirement for engineering and technical support of the Electronic Training Environment (ETE) Program. The ETE Program was established at the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division to support the Navy's transition from its shore based training infrastructure to a more flexible and economical system. Through this program, NAWCTSD is poised to assist the Navy as we re-engineer the way training is delivered in order to train each Sailor or Marine to the degree necessary for top performance, using various training technologies and methodologies. The vision of the ETE program is to support delivery of on-demand quality training anywhere Naval personnel are stationed. The methodologies encompass everything from fully Automated Electronic Classrooms (AECs) and Learning Resource Centers(LRCs) to desktop computers in workcenters -- All capable of accessing electronic networks to deliver training. Technologies to be integrated may include Video Tele-Training (VTT), Interactive Electronic Tech Manuals (IETMs), Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) Products, and Distributed Learning by way of internet, intranet or satellite. The ETE Program will involve the integration of various photo, animation, graphics, video, audio, active streaming, and other application object files. The ETE Program will utilize other software such as executable software and OLE linkable software in the MS Windows environment. At a minimum, it will be able to utilize MS Office Pro Suite, Corel Suite, and Micrografix Designer 4 and Designer 3 applications. The objective of this engineering and technical support is to assist the Software Support Office (SSO) in providing assistance to users of the ETE. This support will include: technical/technology assessments; computer operations (involving AIM, AIM I, AIM II, and AIM SGML Output Module (ASOM), software modifications, upgrades, and patches; software testing; design and implementation of LANs/WANs, distributed processing, telecommunications, etc.); Logistics / Configuration Management; Life cycle support and Inspection Validation and Verification (IV&V) of new program software, providing support to the Project Engineer (PE), Project Manager/Assistant (PJM/APJMs), and the Integrated Logistics Support Manager (ISLM) on the use of the ETE for the design, development, and authoring of training materials (NOT training systems); conduct of user and system administrator training; site surveys; training site installations; modification of user manuals and other publications, etc. The Government invites potential offerors to submit a Capabilities Paper, limited to 15 pages in length. Respondents should not reply to this announcement by merely submitting a company marketing brochure. Any Company who responds in this manner will be considered as non-responsive. The Government will evaluate all Capabilities Paper(s) submitted and provide a written response to the offerors within 30 days after the cut-off date of the Capabilities Papers. The purposes of this process are two fold: To inform potential offerors whether or not the Government believes they will be a viable competitor in this acquisition and the reasons for that opinion. (This process will not preclude offerors from participating in the acquisition); and to determine whether to set this aside for small business, the 8(a) program, or to have full and open competition. To be considered qualified, prospective offerors must meet or exceed the following minimum requirements: 1.) Have shown broad knowledge and experience with development and maintenance of training materials (both task-analysis and Personnel Performance Profile (PPP)/Task Path System(TPS)) based on applicable Naval Eduaction and Training(NAVEDTRA) 130 Series Publications, ISO-9000 Standards, AIM and Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) tools for curriculum development; 2.) Have demonstrated capabilities in the design and use of Windows 95/NT, HTML, VTML, Visual Basic, Java, UNIX based RDBMS Systems with ORACLE and interfacing with other software including "C" programming language, SQL, C++, and UNIX text formatting programs; 3.) Have demonstrated capability to develop training materials for the Government/civilian environments or a broad understanding of the process by which such material is developed; 4.) Have demonstrated capabilities to install and provide technical support, analysis of technical alternatives relating to distributive processing networks (LAN& WAN), Internet, telecommunications, and the hardware/software associated with those systems as it relates to AEC's, LRC's and the like; 5.) Have shown experience in system engineering and life cycle support of RDBMS-based information systems; 6.) Have experience working in a product support and a Computer aided Acquisition and Logistics (CALS) environment including the use of IETM's; 7.) Have shown how you have conducted training for users, administrators, and system administrators of computer-based systems; 8.) Have demonstrated capabilities to develop and maintain control of the configuration of both software and hardware; 9.) Have demonstrated capabilities to develop and maintain logistics/life cycle publications and other documentation (e.g., User manuals, System/Subsystem Specifications, Software Design documents, etc.); 10.) Have demonstrated significant experience in the integration of various technical disciplines and the management of those efforts pertaining to the installation, troubleshooting and repair of the ADP and Network equipment and related environment; 11.) Have demonstrated significant experience in the area of risk management. Specifically with managing multiple technical disciplines performing at multiple locations; 12.) Have demonstrated knowledge of HP UNIX, SUN UNIX, SCO UNIX, Windows 3.1, Windows 3.11, Windows 95, and Windows NT Operating Systems; 13.) Have demonstrated knowledge of Novell 3.x, Novell 4.x,Window NT Network Operating Systems. All Capabilities Papers should include, as a minimum, the following information in Word Format 6.0: (1) Narrative description of current and previous programs and tasks performed that relate to the work described above; (2) Specific technical expertise in the areas mentioned above; (3) Past performance and experience on Government contracts of like or similar nature; (4) Proposed teaming arrangements; (5) Whether your company intends to bid as a prime or subcontractor (discuss work that will be subcontracted and indicate prospective subcontractors that will be utilized). Capabilities Papers will be accepted until 20 April 1998. A draft Request For Proposal (RFP) will be available on or about 30 August 1998. Firms requesting a copy of the Draft RFP shall submit the request in writing, e-mail or by FAX. Telephone calls will not be accepted. The final RFP is scheduled to be released on or about 30 October 1998. The period of performance for this anticipated contract is 12 months with four one year options. Request(s) for the final RFP shall be in writing, e-mail or by FAX. Telephone calls will not be accepted. All firms that respond to this CBD announcement and request the Draft RFP will be included in the mailing of the final RFP, if they have included their e-mail Addresses. The Draft RFP will not be re-announced in the CBD. All documents furnished by the Government will be paperless, therefore correct e-mail addresses are essential. Firms will not be reimbursed for any costs associated with the Capabilities Paper and/or proposal preparation. The applicable SIC code for this acquisition is 8711. The applicable FSC code is R425 Engineering Technical. E-mail addresses are: Contract Specialist, jim_healey@ntsc.navy.mil (0083)

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