CGT RWP Industry QA_22MAY2025_Final.pdf

Question # Paragraph/Ref Question Government Response

1 General The document mentions both Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality. Can you confirm which one is the main focus? From the training goals, VR seems like the better fit, but we’d like to double-check on that Virtual reality is the main focus.

2 General Can we confirm that Phase 1 of the training will focus exclusively on single-player with AI (NPCs), without including multiplayer features such as crew training or voice communication with other participants Phase I threshold will be Table VI Gunnery qualification (Single Crew vs. NPCs/AI).

3 General Can we get a list of trainee data that the system must track for reporting (e.g., time to target, accuracy, number of threats neutralized)? CGT must track the gunnery score of the crew (per NAVMC 3500.2D Table VI).

4 General Can the application connect to the internet for things like data sync, updates, or analytics—or should everything run offline in a secure environment? Prototype must be able to run offline in a secure enviornment.

5 General What kind of controls should the user have—hand tracking, VR controllers, or physical hardware like joysticks (HOTAS)? Hand tracking to physical hardware.

6 General Will you be sharing any references or materials to help us recreate the surf zone environment accurately? Unreal software with surf zone encoded will be provided as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).

7 General Please provide reference images or videos of the ACV to help us better understand the systems, controls, and user interactions involved. References images or videos of ACV can be provided upon request after vendor selection.

8 General Can we get a sample scenario for the training process to get an idea about the complexity of the process? The scope of work is practical application and demonstration of crew gunnery per (per NAVMC 3500.2D Table VI).

9 Section 3: Phase I Will the Government clarify the following statement: "Government estimates for the ACV CGT prototype and development phase is estimated to be in the $5M range with an option for an additional estimated, $7M for software development." That is, is the $7M option for software development allocated to meet the objectives for the future tasks detailed on page 4 of the RWP?

Page 4 of the Request for White Paper (RWP) does not contain objectives for future tasks.

10 9 Process, Item #3 Would the Government consider allowing the schedule to be included as an attachment given the limited page count? Yes.

11 9 Process Will the Government confirm that white papers should be double-spaced? As it stands, offerors' RFI responses were likely longer than the RWP responses will be. Single-spaced text will be accepted.

12 9 Process Will the Government consider allowing Times New Roman 8 pt. font in tables and graphics? Yes.

13 9 Process, Item #9 Will the Government clarify if offerors should simply identify the sub-contractors that will be assisting in any capacity with the project within the body of the white paper and provide all remaining details about why the sub-contractors were included on the project team in Attachment C? That is, is sub-contractor experience excluded from page count?

Offerors shall identify sub-contractors in RWP and speak to what role the sub-contractors will be completing. The Government is not considering an exception to page count for sub-contractors.

14 9 Process, Item #9 Will the Government elaborate on what information should be included to quantify sub-contractors' efforts? Without a clear definition of "quantify," offerors will interpret this differently, leading to inconsistent information and making it difficult for the Government to compare proposals fairly.

Offerors should provide name, role, and size of impact of sub-contractors in Request for White Papers if offerors plan to use sub-contractors.

15 9 Process: Phase I Request for White Papers, Item #11

Will the Government clarify what information it is seeking (e.g., a statement saying what FCL the offeror has and its safeguarding capability, Copy of the DD 441, SF 328) to satisfy the requirement to "identify the facility clearance process"?

Offerors should provide their facility clearances and their International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITARs) if they are currently under any restrictions from ITARs.

16 Enclosure 1 Will the Government disclose any specific requirements or limitations on the shape, weight, or form factor for each CGT variant?

CGT Shall be no larger than a 20ft container and must be transportable by Marine Corps' Standard 870 Trailer and commercial flat bed trailer.

17 Enclosure 1 Will the Government the specifications required by the motion system (e.g., is a 3-DOF motion base desired)? The Government is not dictating motion system requirements.

18 Enclosure 1 Where will the CGT be transported to? What are the conditions at the destination (e.g., availability of power, level ground, environmental factors) where the CGT will be used?

CGT may be transported to all current USMC active duty and reserve locations. Standard US 120/220 volt building and generator outlets.

19 Enclosure 1 Will the Government clarify the required tactical fidelity level of the CGT variants? For instance, how much of the re-creation is real/physical as opposed to a virtual re-creation in the VR headset? All tactical scenarios will be virual re-creations within the headset.

20 Enclosure 1 Will the Government clarify how it intends to leverage mixed reality with a gunnery seat if the gunner has a limited view (i.e., a small screen, as shown in the sample image)?

Gunner will have a virtual reality presentation of the ACV, with the Common Remote Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) screen being visible within the presentation.

21 Enclosure 1 The RWP states that the CGT will "model the ACV driver, gunner, and vehicle commander stations." Given the ACV Driver Trainer already exists, will the Government clarify if the CGT also needs a physical driver station for crew training? Or is the intent to connect the CGT with an existing Driver Station for crew training?

Offerors may use the Driver Trainer as an addition to the CGT or design their own, whichever provides a better option to the Government's request.

22 Enclosure 1 Will the Government elaborate on how mobile it intends the CGT to be for the transportable systems? CGT will be transportable by standard 870 Marine Corps Trailer, commercial flatbed trailer and powerable by 120/220v electricity.

23 paragraphs 9.3 & 7 Regarding the ROM, it is clear that the USG would like for the offeror to provide a ROM for the delivery of one CGT prototype system. This refelcts Enclosure 1: Top 10 Crew Gunnery Trainer Specifications. Are all other items in paragrah 7 other than the 4 bulleted items at the end of the paragraph requirements for the prototype?

The ten specifications located in Enclosure 1 are the ten greatest priorities for the Crew Gunnery Trainer during prototyping.

24 paragraphs 9.3 & 7 The USG would also like to receive a seperate ROM for optional development efforts described in paragraph 7. Are there any other requirments for optional development, other than the four bullet items at the end of paragraph 7? No.

25 paras 6 & 7 The USG sepcified a Mixed Reality system. It appears that an ACV Driver trainer has already been delivered to the USMC that uses Virtual Reality. Does the USG require the rest of the Crew Gunnery Trainer to also use Virtual Reality, or would it prefer all stations to be mixed reality?

Mixed or virtual reality options are both tenable to CGT prototype.

26 para 10 Where should the prototype system be delivered? Quantico, VA? Pendelton, CA? Quantico, VA.

27 Para 9.4 Would a deployable variant of the CGT require a smaller footprint, reduced features to accommodate reduced size, be man-portable? Yes.

28 Enclosure 1 Are 2 versions (or variants) to be developed as part of the prototype effort? Or only the ACV-P, with the ACV-30 to be optional? Only ACV-P.

29 All Will all available technical data be made available upon contract award? Yes.

30 Tables IV, V, and VI What technical data is available to describe the weapons and their capabilities that are to be simulated? Navy and Marine Corps Training and Readiness Manuals, Army Training Circulars (for scoring gunnery), Assault Amphibian School data and description of CROWS.

31 Enclosure 1 Will access to weapons be provided for scanning and modeling purposes? Or should the scanning and modeling be solely focused on the vehicle itself, without munitions? Access to CROWS will be provided for scanning & modeling.

32 Tables IV, V, and VI What technical data will be provided to describe the joystick control force feedback, control rates, sensitivy, and response curves that are to be simulated? Technical data and user feedback can be provided to selected vendors.

Crew Gunnery Training (CGT); ACV Suite of Training Systems Request for White Papers Questions and Anwers Released: 05/22/2025

33 All Will all source code, drawings, mechanical assemblies, documentation, and other technical design data from the ACV-DTS be provided at contract award? All proprietary data the Government owns for the Driver's Training System (DTS) will be provided as GFE.

34 Section 4: RWP Do the current ACV-DTSs have any ability to link together for local or distributed training in the same simulated environment?

If yes, what type of interface does it utilize to support that linked training (e.g., ADVTE, DIS, HLA, custom Ethernet)? No.

35 Section 7: RWP Is there a preferred Threat Simulation Environment (e.g., Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) or Tactical Environment (Ten))? Or is the expectation that all new threats are to be created as part of this effort? There is not a preferred threat simulation environment at this time for the CGT.

36 Section 4: RWP Does the ACV-DTS use any external interface standards (CIGI, DIS, HLA)? No.

37 Section 4: RWP What is the current sound system used on the ACV-DTS? HTC Vive Headset.

38 Section 4: RWP What is the current communication system used on the ACV-DTS? None.

39 Tables IV, V, and VI Will example video of the gunnery camera feeds be provided? Yes, to selected vendors.

40 Section 4: RWP Does the ACV-DTS use an external host simulation system outside of Unreal Engine? No.

41 Section 7: RWP Is there a pre-existing LMS being used by the ACV-DTS (commonality, standardization)? Is there a prefered COTS or GOTS LMS to be used for this effort? Any Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) used must be Trade Agreements Act (TAA) Compliant.

42 Section 7: RWP Can a list of specifications/requirements needed for the LMS be provided? Yes, to selected vendors.

43 Section 7: RWP What are the cybersecurity requirements for this effort? This effort is not networked connected but code quality, security and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) should be assessed for software and hardware.

44 Section 7: RWP Is there a need for gaining an ATO? If so, who would be the authorizing organization for that ATO? No current requirements for Authorization to Operate (ATO).

45 Section 7: RWP What is the total list of threats (other friendly and unfriendly constructive entities) that would need to be implemented as part of this effort? Threat entities will be provided as GFI during prototyping phase.

46 Section 7: RWP To what extent is Artifical Intelligence required to be implemented? To extent necessary to meet specifications per Enclosure 1.

47 Section 4: RWP Does the ACV-DTS currently support both the ACV-P and ACV-30 variants? If it only supports the ACV-P variant, are there any expected differences between the variants in terms of driving performance and physics modeling that will need to be accomplished as a part of this effort?

Yes- Differences in driving between ACV-P and ACV-30 will be addressed after prototyping phase.

48 Section 7: RWP What vehicle instrumentation, components, and objects will the ACV-CGT need to functionally simulate inside of the vehicle? All components required to be functionally simulated will be provided via Government Furnished Information (GFI).

49 All Will SMEs be available for the duration of the effort to answer questions and to support user iterative testing/tuning events? Yes.

50 Section 4: RWP What specific version (e.g., 5.2) of Unreal Engine is currently used for the ACV-DTS? Most recent version of UNREAL.

51 Section 4: RWP Can a list of the COTS hardware being used for the ACV-DTS be provided? This will enable a higher emphasis on the software portion as identified in the request. Yes, to selected vendors.

52 Section 4: RWP Will a spare ACV-DTS be provided for the duration of the prototype effort? Software and access to a DTS will be provided.

53 Section 4: RWP Does the current ACV-DTS Unreal Engine environment support infrared/thermal (ID) visual spectrum? Yes.

54 Section 4: RWP What are the current recommended computer specification (each computer) requirements for running the ACV-DTS Unreal Engine solution? Will be provided to selected vendors.

55 Section 7: RWP What is the list of visual models that will need to be developed and/or integrated as a part of this effort? Only the ACV-P and ACV-30 models? What about troops, munitions, armored vehicles, helicopters, urban structures, etc.?

Vendors are expected to identity visual models during prototyping. Visual models will have to be integrated to meet simulation requirements for ACV Gunnery Tables within the Training and Readiness manual, as well as creating a realistic experience for the trainees.

56 Section 7: RWP For the solo gunner use case, would the instructor need to perform the functions of the missing crew (e.g., drive the vehicle)? Or would that need to be handled automatically (e.g., AI or similar scripted behavior)? Artificial Intelligence (AI) or similar scripted behavior.

57 Section 7: RWP For linked training over the network, will this occur at disparate locations (geographically separated) in a similar way as MAF/CAF DMO occurs? If yes, what type of network ( e.g., ADVTE, UCN, DTCN) should be used to support this activity?

Training will occur at disparate locations, the Government is not currently specifiying to offerors how to reach this requirement.

58 Enclosure 1 Should the weapons fire control panel and video screen be physical or entirely virtual? Virtual.

59 Enclosure 1 Will the prototype gunner station need only 1 joystick control? Or does it need 2 joysticks to handle the future -30 variant One joystick for prototype gunner station.

60 Enclosure 1 What interactable components does the commander station need for training? Spatial Awareness (SA) Screen, Blue Force Tracker (BFT).

61 Enclosure 1 Can a narrative description of the commander's function for the ACV-CGT training exercises be provided? Yes.

62 Section 7: RWP What is the estimated maximum power available for use by each ACV-CGT? The Government is requesting the CGT run off of 110v or 220v commercial power requirements.

63 Section 7: RWP What is the expected location and environment (e.g., classroom) for the ACV-CGT to be used for training? Fleet Marine Force Units and Assault Amphibian School.

64 Section 7: RWP Will the trainees be wearing helmets (ACVC-H) during training? Yes.

65 Section 7: RWP Will the trainees be wearing real-world communication headsets or ear pieces during training? CGT must mimic like-communications headsets and capabilities for trainees during scenarios.

66 Enclosure 1 Can we be provided with a basic layout of the crew in relation to each other inside the ACV? Yes, to selected vendors.

67 9. Process Will the Government consider increasing the page count, or changing the requirements from double spaced to single spaced text? Single-spaced text will be accepted.

68 General The requirement stipulates a mixed reality solution. What elements does the government foresee are in the "real world", and what are in the "virtual world"? "Real world" consists of crew stations, chair, and handcontrols.

69 General Would the Government consider a non-mixed reality solution? Mixed reality is a cost driver, and many existing gunnery simulators operate with high effectiveness using traditional computer monitors. Yes.

70 General What are the features of the existing Unreal-based solution? Specifically, does it support multiplayer? Does it have a scenario editor?

Unreal supports multiplayer and scenario editors. The DTS software is not currently designed with an organic multiplayer, but has scenario editing capabilities.

71 General Does the government have any documentation on the existing Unreal-based solution that can be provided? (i.e., SDDs, ICDs, etc.)

Yes, the Government will provide DTS software and existing technical documents to those successfully selected from the Request for White Papers (RWP).

72 General Does the Government expect solutions to have a controller for the gunner that closely emulates the real-world gunner handle, or is a gaming joystick sufficient? Real-world gunner handle.

73 General Do you foresee a need for the ACV training solution to connect to other USMC simulations? No.

74 General What kinds of terrain databases have been developed for the existing Unreal-based solution, and can they be provided as GFE as part of this effort? A land-based and surf-based driving scenario in unreal software will be provided as GFE during prototyping effort.

75 General Is there already an IOS as part of the existing Unreal-based solution? What are its capabilities? An IOS system for DTS currently exists that allows for playback of scenarios from crew station, from overhead view.

Crew Gunnery Training (CGT); ACV Suite of Training Systems Request for White Papers Questions and Anwers

76 General Is the prototype CGT requested portable or in a container as referenced in the RFI? CGT Prototype is not required to be containerized by time of first evaluation.

77 General Is the government looking for an IOS platform for Prototype? Yes.

78 Paragraph 3

Does the Government expect to award $5M for prototype development and an additional $7M for software development to a single winning vendor, or are the potential $5M and $7M awards total amounts to be split amongst multiple winning proposals, and if so, how many awards are expected? Additionally, how is the $7M software award unique and separate from the $5M award? This will help inform our ROM Cost and prioritization of our effort.

Costs provided are an estimate. The Government expects to provide milestone payments to vendors based on costs negotiated with selected vendors. Initial prototyping costs will be separate from additional software development after First Unit Evaluation (FUE) completion if the optional task is exercised.

79 General

Is there an expectation of what proportion of the simulator should be hardware-based vs. software based (for example: a full mock-up of the ACV turret with commander and gunner positions, the 30mm feeder, etc. vs. a VR head-set with accompanying commander joy stick and gunner hand-controls that can be run off a lap-top), or is it up to us to make a suitable proposal as to which parts of the vehicle should be represented virtually and which should be represented haptically? We have both a VR based system with hand-stations that can be set up and run on tables or desk-tops, full mock-ups of armored vehicle turrets complete with accurate seats, manually elevation and traverse knobs, and can also assess providing a hybrid version. This will help inform our response and ensure we provide the Marines the most effective, accurate and efficient training device possible.

The protoype should be largely software based with a hardware focus on ACV items that require tacticle manipulation.

80 General Which training systems currently developed are contained in the ACV Suite of Training Systems. Driver Training System (In Production) Suite of Maintenance Training Systems (In prototype).

81 General What level of student scoring is currently incorporated into existing Driver Training System Pass/Fail.

82 General

Does the software being made available at the start of the project in include any of the following:

The software being made available has an after-action review of video, as well as records managements functions for hours of training conducter per trainee.

83 Enclosure 1

Enclosure 1 States “The CGT shall model both the ACV-P weapon station and ACV-30 for gunnery” However, the request for white paper also asks for a “Description of the scalability of the vendor’s design to incorporate the ACV-P, ACV-30....” If the prototype is required to deliver a CGT that has both the ACV-P and ACV-30 modeled as is required from Enclosure 1, why would you need to describe the ability to scale to incorporate ACV-P and ACV-30 as they will already be incorporated when you deliver the CGT prototype?

ACV-P will be the model for protoype. This protoype must be scalable to include the ACV-30 at a later date.

84 Enclosure 1: Specification 5 / Page 11 When training at the section, platoon, or company level, will live trainees in one vehicle need to communicate with live trainees in other vehicles in the unit, while in the same room? Yes.

85 9. Process: Phase I Request for White Papers, Question 4 - Scalability of Design / Page 5

In describing the scalability of design, are the gunner stations the same across the ACV-P and ACV-30 variants? If the stations are different, is a single configuration of the gunner’s station acceptable for the prototyping phase? 1) Gunner stations are not the same. 2) Yes.

86 9. Process: Phase I Request for White Papers /

The RWP states, “…no smaller than Times New Roman 12 pt. font.” Can no smaller than 9 pt. font and fonts other than Times New Roman be used in graphics, tables, charts, headers, and footers instead? Yes.

87 9. Process: Phase I Request for White Papers / Page 4-5 The RWP states, “Text should be double-spaced.” Can single-spaced text be used instead? Single-spaced text will be accepted.

88 9. Process: Phase I Request for White Papers /

The RWP states, “…a cover letter and/or acronym list which will not count against the page count.” Will a cover page or a table of contents count against the 10-page limit? No.

89 Government Furnished Information/Equipment

Will a Technical Data Package for the USMC ACV driver training systems for any/all ACV variants be provided. If so, does it include:

a) Source code b)Build instructions and installation and configuration scripts c)Hardware drawings and Bill of Materials d)System architecture diagrams and documentation (including interface control documents (ICDs) and software APIs) e)Operator and maintainer instructions f)Artifacts/documentation supporting current cybersecurity approach/approvals

Technical Data Package (TDP) will include source code, Bill of Materials, and Operators guide.

90 Government Furnished Information/Equipment Will acess to the USMC ACV driver trainer be provided to support interoperability/reuse validation testing? Yes.

91 Government Furnished Information/Equipment Does the existing USMC ACV driver trainer support the required vehicle intercom capability? No.

92 Government Furnished Information/Equipment Will the maintenance manual for the relevant USMC ACV variants be provided? Yes.

93 Government Furnished Information/Equipment Will the gunnery manual (NAVMC 3000-2D) be provided at/before award? Yes.

94 Government Furnished Information/Equipment Does the existing USMC ACV driver trainer solution provide computer generated forces (CGF)? If so, does it provide BLUFOR? Does it include OPFOR? Does it include civilian traffic modeling and/or pattern-of-life capabilities? No to all.

95 Government Furnished Information/Equipment Does the existing USMC ACV driver trainer solution support the use of JBC-P or other government-furnished C2 tactical devices? No.

96 Requirements Are there size limitations or goals (size, weight, power) for the prototype ACV CGT as installed? No larger than a 20ft container and standard US 120/220v building and generator outlets. The Government is not specifying a specific weight but must be transportable by standard 20 foot flatbed or M870 trailer.

97 Requirements Are there size limitations or goals(size, weight, power) for the deployable prototype ACV CGT as installed? Are there limitations or goals for the size/weight of the deployable ACV configuration during transit. Must be deployable on naval shipping and transportable via human lift capability.

98 Requirements Are there a packing/unpacking/setup requirements or goals, e.g. time to teardown, reassemble, limitations or constraints on tools and equipment required? No current time requirements for teardown/setup for protoype.

Crew Gunnery Training (CGT); ACV Suite of Training Systems Request for White Papers Questions and Anwers

99 Requirements What ranges of environmental conditions (e.g. temperature, humidity, drop-test) are the various configurations of the CGT (deployable and standard) required to support? Must be operable and sustainable at all humidity and temperature levels of active duty Marine Corps locations.

100 Requirements Will CVC's be required for Comms? Not required but may be used.

101 Requirements Has a training needs analysis been performed for the ACV CGT? If so, please provide to support development of our response. No.

102 Requirements Has a fidelity requirements analysis (form, fit, feel, function) been performed for the ACV CGT? If so, please provide to support development of our response. No.

103 Requirements

Which, if any, of the following industry standards does the current USMC ACV driver trainer support:

a)Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) and which version?

b)High Level Architecture (HLA) and which version (runtime infrastructure (RTI) and which federation object model (FOM)?

c)Common Image Generator Interface (CIGI) and which version?

Not assessed.

104 Requirements What operating system(s) are used on the current USMC ACV driver trainer? Unreal Software.

105 Requirements What are the requirements for obsolescence/end of life for COTS hardware and software use under this effort? What is anticipated training lifetime before requiring a Tech Refresh. CGT will complete production Fiscal Year 2027 with quarterly sustainment intervals until Fiscal Year 2029.

106 Cybersecurity Will this system be installed in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF)? No.

107 Cybersecurity Will this system be stand alone or will it be connected to an external network? Standalone with capability for external network connection.

108 Cybersecurity Will this system need to integrate or communicate with other (non-ACV) systems? No.

109 Cybersecurity What student records capabilities does the existing USMC ACV driver trainer have and does it support protection and management of student records containing Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is protected through the use of Electronic Data Interchange Personnel Identifier (EDIPI) recognition of trainees instead of name, rank, etc. DTS tracks usage data as well as success/failure rates of trainees.

110 Cybersecurity Does the USMC ACV driver trainer have an existing Authority to Operate (ATO)? If so, when will we be provided access to the ATO artifacts necessary to maximize reuse. No.

111 General Will data/solution of each participant be shared with other participants? No.

112 General Have vehicle sounds already been captured, if so what are they, and will they be provided? Yes. Sounds required can be provided to selected vendors.

113 General Have weapon and fire control sounds already been captured, if so which ones, and will they be provided? No. Sounds required can be provided to selected vendors.

114 General Is there a target budget for each trainer configuration? The Government doesn't have a target budget for each trainer.

115 General Will the existing Unreal Engine 5 licenses/agreemend from the current USMC ACV driver training systems be extended to the ACV CGT participants to support a lower-cost CGT solution for the USMC? No.

116 General Would PM AAA consider it a significant benefit if a Gunner plus Commander configuration was provided, which would seamlessly append to an existing fielded ACV driver training system? Yes.

117 General Would the USG consider allowing a single-spaced rather than double-spaced white paper, which otherwise conforms to the font, margin, page limit, and other formatting requirements for the white paper called out in this notice. Single-spaced text will be accepted.

118 General Will the government provide any existing USMC ACV driver trainer safety assessements and cerifications prior to award? Is there a safety assessment/certification required for the ACV CGT ? Yes and they will be provided.

119 Section 3 The Government estimates for the ACV CGT prototype and development is estimated to be in the $5M range but also states the number of agreements will be affected by the availability of resources. Can the Government please clarify that the Government estimate for ACV CGT prototype and development is based on a single vendor being awarded an agreement.

Estimate is based on a single vendor.

120 Enclosure 1 Does the government require the trainees to be able to conduct training with the hatch open or will the requirement be similar to the current driver trainer where all training is conducted from within a buttoned up vehicle. Buttoned up vehicle with option to open hatch and look around simulated area.

OBS - The Government will provide access to an ACV-P and ACV-30 (vehicles) as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) to the successful Contractor for the purpose of conducted the scanning and modeling efforts for any prototype project participant.

Where would the ACV-P and ACV-30s be located? For purposes of estimating travel costs. Quantico, VA Camp Lejeune NC and Camp Pendleton, CA.

OBS - PM AAA desires that the prototype project and systems maintain commonality with the ACV Suite of Training Systems’ use of Unreal Gaming Engine 5 software for standardization across all training systems.

Is there an existing ACV Suite of Training Systems that the proposed prototype needs to interface or communicate with? If so, will an appropriate API be available for prototype development.? No, but it is preferred DTS is leverage into future CGT.

Crew Gunnery Training (CGT); ACV Suite of Training Systems Request for White Papers Questions and Anwers

OBS - PM AAA desires that the prototype project and systems maintain commonality with the ACV Suite of Training Systems’ use of Unreal Gaming Engine 5 software for standardization across all training systems.

Is there documentation on what the existing ACV suite of training systems looks like? Does PM AAA require, discourage, or is neutral to the utilization of UE5 blueprints? Yes. Sounds required can be provided to selected vendors.

OBS - Use of Unreal Gaming Engine software for this project is highly encouraged by the Government due to future sustainment plans for the entirety of the ACV Suite of Training Systems.

Are we replacing or appending to the ACV suite of training systems? Apending to the existing systems.

Req - Production: The Government anticipates a production procurement of 24-36 systems; with 2-4 deployable variants of the CGT, but this may change depending on Government funding availability. Development of software is the priority.

Does "deployable variants" refer to the ACV-P and ACV-30 variants? or a configuration specifically designed to be deployed on a ship or other? Both.

Req - The CGT will use a mixed reality system to allow ACV-P crews to conduct the Gate to Live- Fire Table II which consists of simulated Tables IV, V, and VI per NAVMC 3500.2D, Assault Amphibian Training and Readiness Manual.

There are multiple definitions and methods to achieve "mixed reality". From the USMC's perspective, what does "mixed reality" mean? Are there specific training goals that should be achieved through these technologies beyond general improvement to the realism?

Mixed-reality is hardware for tactile objects and headset/software for scenario.

Req - The CGT stations shall model the ACV driver, gunner, and vehicle commander stations.

As appropriate, do the stations need to support open and closed hatch operations? Yes.

128 Req - The CGT shall be capable of simulating force-on-force training between all systems.

"Force-on-Force training between all systems"…does this include only local systems (at a single classroom locations) or does it include geographically dispersed systems as well (located across the globe)? How many users should be simulataneously supported?

May be dispursed or co-located systems of up to 6x CGTs.

OBS - Government estimates for the ACV CGT prototype and development phase is estimated to be in the $5M range with an option for an additional estimated, $7M for software development. The anticipated follow-on production contract is currently estimated in the $12M range.

Can you elaborate on funding as it relates to a timeline or events? Is the estimated award per independant contractors if multiple contractors selected?

Funding will be incremental in milestone payments during competitive prototyping phase. Estimate is based on a single vendor.

Crew Gunnery Training (CGT); ACV Suite of Training Systems Request for White Papers Questions and Anwers

OBS - Government intends to make software already developed via a previous effort built upon Unreal Gaming Engine 5 available to the prototype participants upon the start of the project that will accelerate development of the CGT prototype.

4.a - This software creates a virtual reality environment for the user that consists of surf zone and land driving scenarios and their accompanying physics models. The software also includes 3-D modeling of the outside of the ACV-P variant and modeling of the driver’s station to include switch functionality. The existing Driver Training System incorporates a realistic Unreal Gaming Engine environment that replicates the surf zone environment for students as part of its operating baseline.

This is written in present tense, is it safe to assume the surf zone and land virtual environment, physics models, 3D models of the interior and exterior of the vehicle do exist and will be made available to the new performers? Yes.

Req - Development of a virtual immersive environment of Table II with simulated fire and maneuver from both friendly and threat units.

Are the friendly and threat units NPC AI controlled? Threat units will be AI. Friendly units could be AI or other crews within simulation.

Req - Development of a virtual immersive environment of Table II with simulated fire and maneuver from both friendly and threat units.

Are these controlled via OneSAF - https://www.peostri.army.mil/Project-Offices/PM-SE/PL-CSS/OneSAF/ No.

OBS - The title of the Request for White Paper is for a Crew Gunnery Trainer yet #1 of Attachment 1 states that the CGT station shall model all three crew stations.

Will the CGT include tasks for the commander and driver or will crew training occur while connected to an existing ACV Suite of Training Systems mentioned in the main document? CGT will accomplish gunner, and crew tasks at prototype.

Req - The CGT IOS shall allow the instructor to create scenarios of varying difficulty.

- The CGT IOS shall allow the instructor to export communications and marksmanship data from each of the scenarios ran in the CGT.

Is there currently an existing CGT IOS? Should the prototype utilize an existing IOS or include the development of an IOS? No. Prototype should contain an IOS structure.

135 Learning Management System What other capabilities will be required besides the ability to keep track, record, assess/score, and report/replay user performance?

Vendors should provide a description of their proposed LMS capabilities in accordance with section 9 page 5 requested information.

136 Learning Management System Will the training scenario be completed from start to finish in one session, or is it supposed to support multi-session training experiences? Training sessions should be able to be paused. Scenarios are expected to be completed from start to finish.

137 Learning Management System Will users need to login to the training system so the simulation knows who they are and load existing past performance data? Yes, using DOD ID number excluding PII data.

138 Learning Management System What data do you expect this LMS to export (i.e., users, assessments, acheivements), and to what greater systems do you need to feed this data to?

LMS should export both individual and unit records. this data will be fed into Marine Corps Training and Information Management System (MCTIMS).

139 General Does TEU require climate control and air filtering? If referring to the CGT shelter requirement it will need to be climate controlled. TEU should be defined.

140 General What electrical power is available to the TEU or does that need to be provided with our solution? Standard 120v/220v building and generator outlets will be available. Vendors are expected to provide power requirements of their proposed solution. Selected vendors will recieve the facility assessment as GFI.

141 General Is there a preference between independent and singular tables? Prototype should reach Table VI per the reference.

142 General Intent is 3 crew (gunner, driver, commander) stations and 1 instructor station? Yes.

143 General Quadcon was mentioned in RFI? Are these 4 independed contrainers (quadcon) secured together to form 1 TEU? Or one singular TEU.

The vendor should propose the shelter solution. Requirement is to be no greater than a 20 foot container capabile of being transported via commercial trailer or military M870 trailer.

144 General How many DOF? 6? Amounts of DOF will not be specified by the Government.

145 General Intent is to conduct class inside the TEU? i.e. no moving equipment outside container or having telescoping/opening doors in container? Means a custom container design.

Intent is not to conduct class inside the shelter but to conduct practical application using the simulator and to be able to brief crew within the system from instructor/operator station.

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146 General How much physical duplicating of equipment is preferred vs a virtual solution? Virtual solution is preferred in most aspects except when recreating hardware for the crew that requires tacticle manipulation (gunners grip, steering wheel).

147 General Is it necessary for the crew to be able to stand? This might not be possible in an unmodified TEU, which has an interior height ~7’10”. Could move the simulator outside the TEU for instruction and back into TEU for storage/transport. No.

148 General Can the container be modified to secure the simulator? i.e. weld attachment points to floor and sides of container? Yes.

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