460 SFS VR Training System - Statement of Need (SON).pdf

STATEMENT OF NEED

US Air Force

Virtual Reality Training system Current as of 14 June 2025

1. SCOPE:

The 460th SFS will utilize the VR training system to complete mandated monthly/quarterly and yearly training. This VR training system will comprise four complete systems, each including two VR headsets with swappable batteries and a four-bay charging bank. Included are software licenses for headset operation, law enforcement/tactical training software supporting simultaneous users, after-action review and scenario sketching modules, along with software support, device management, and online training resources. Each system will also include two CO2-operated non-lethal training rifles (M4/AR-15 style) and pistols (Sig Sauer M18 style) with magazines, accompanying weapon tracking systems, CO2 cartridges and refill capability, airsoft-capable training weapon options, two X26 TASER training CEWs, two OC spray trainers, and two ASP baton trainers. System hardware includes two ruggedized, portable computers with 5G/self-Wi-Fi capability housed in a protective case, a power rack, all necessary cables, cleaning supplies, user manuals, and device management software. Optional items for consideration include eye-tracking hardware, replacement headsets and tablets, weapon conversion kits, and CO2 adapters. A multi-year service support contract and on-site training/setup are also required.

2. REQUIREMENT:

Product

Quantity

VR Training system(s) Multiyear service Support On-Site training/Set up

3. SPECIFICATIONS: (Breakdown of each product)

VR HEADSETS:

• VR headsets with facemask, battery, charger quantity x2

• Swappable VR headset batteries quantity x2

• Charging bank for 4 batteries quantity x1

• SOFTWARE LICENSE INCLUSIONS:

• Headset licenses

• Law enforcement/Tactical training software for simultaneous users

• After-Action review modules

• Sketch tool modules for custom scenarios

• Software support and device management for updates/patches as required

• Help-desk support

• Online training modules for system set up and operation.

• TACTICAL FORCE ITEMS:

• CO2 operated M4/AR-15 non-lethal training rifle with magazines quantities x2

• CO2 operated Sig-Sauer M18 non-lethal training pistol with magazines quantities x2

• Weapon tracking system with optic mounts for the M4/M18 weapon systems x2

• CO2 cartridges for weapons

• CO2 refill capability for cartridges

• Airsoft capable training weapons

• X26 TASER training CEW (Conducted energy weapon) x2

• OC SPRAY trainer x2

• ASP Baton trainer x2

• COMPUTER, CABLES, AND MANUALS

• Protected portable computer case x1

• Portable computers to run the VR program x2

• Computers must have 5G/self-Wi-Fi capabilities x1

• Power rack x1

• All required cables/cords to operate the system x1

• Cleaning cloths/user manuals x1

• Device management software- for fleet maintenance

• OPTIONAL ITEMS/SPARES

• Eye tracking hardware

• Replacement headsets

• Replacement tablet

• Bolt/Magazine’s conversions for M4/M18

• CO2 adapters for M4/M18

4. DELIVERY:

Limited access delivery. The contractor shall deliver the VR training system that meets the above requirements no more than 60 days after receipt of the order. The VR system will be delivered to Buckley Air Force Base, CO 80011. The delivery driver is required to be able to pass a background check to enter the installation. The driver will be escorted to the 460th SFS building for directions to the system set-up area.

Items, when delivered, will be accepted and inspected by the government officials responsible for receiving the products and performing any required inspections.