RFI DRAFT - Weapons Simulator PWS.pdf

Performance Work Statement Weapons Simulator Training System (WSTS) For

Commander, Naval Surface Force, Atlantic

1.0 Introduction.

1.1 Commander, Naval Surface Force, Atlantic (COMNAVSURFLANT) is responsible for manning, training and equipping over 70 warships and fleet support units. Surface Force cruisers, destroyers, and littoral combat ships maintain constant readiness to engage enemy land targets, aircraft, ships, and submarines. Surface Force amphibious ships, with embarked U.S. Marines, project Sea Power ashore with helicopters, amphibious track vehicles, air cushion landing craft, and assault craft.

1.2. COMNAVSURFLANT is responsible for ensuring sailors can perform critical Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP). The Ship Security Forces (SSF) onboard these ships require weapons qualifications and semi-annual sustainment qualification training in accordance with (IAW) OPNAVINST 3591.1G (Small Arms Training and Qualifications) to perform the mission. OPNAVINST 3591.1G encourages the use of simulator systems for virtual firearm training to be used to develop and certify team firearm proficiency and individual firearm qualifications prior to live fire drills.

1.3. A Weapons Simulator Training System (WSTS) is essential to sustaining small arms weapons training and maintaining certifications required to conduct force protection functions of warships in port and shore based units.

2.0 Mission. COMNAVSURFLANT is responsible for manning, training, and equipping the Atlantic Surface Force to enable prompt and sustained combat operations at-sea and to project power ashore.

Enabling this mission requires Surface Force sailors to maintain proficiency in the use of small arms to provide force protection of units in port.

3.0 Objectives

3.1. Establish a Weapons Simulator Training System that enables sailors to develop proficiency in small arms weapons handling and employment while in port major fleet concentration areas of Norfolk VA and Mayport FL.

3.2. The WSTS shall support sustainment training and certification for armed watch standers on the following weapons: M18 pistol, Rifle (5.56mm), light, and heavy machine guns (7.62mm & .50 Cal).

3.3. The WSTS will significantly reduce cost of conducting training and certification through significant reduction in expenditure of live ammunition.

3.4. The WSTS will be capable of quickly rolling out new fleet-wide standardization (e.g., CAT III) or enhancement in training capabilities without the risk of resources or capability constraints that may be present for each location.

4.0 Points of Contact: TBD

5.0 Performance Requirements. This section describes the specific performance requirements and activities to be executed under this contract. The Contractor shall perform all activities and meet all performance objectives outlined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

5.1. The Contractor shall provide ongoing technical support and services to ensure all necessary software, hardware, and components are fully functional throughout the entire period of performance in accordance with paragraph 6.2. The ongoing technical support and services shall begin immediately after installation of software, hardware and related components.

5.2. The WSTS shall have wireless capabilities; the system shall not require connection to any Navy- Marine Corps Internet (NMCI) NIPR/SIPR systems.

5.3. Contractor shall have Department of the Navy (DoN) approved courses of fire included in their preloaded software. This includes training for CAT I and II, but also and IV combat qualification courses, and decision-based engagement drills specifically designed for the COMNAVSURFLANT Security Forces.

5.4. The WSTS shall incorporate human performance optimization software, hardware and related components, shall include a family of systems, at or above Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 9 and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) 10, shall be currently in use at Department of Defense (DoD), interagency and international training facilities, and shall be able to provide small arms training at volumes ranging from individual sailors up to 15-20 sailor trainees at a time and 60 sailor trainees in a training day.

5.5. The Contractor shall be fully prepared to deploy, install, and maintain systems via an onsite Field Service Representative (FSR) and 24/7 remote support as required by the U.S. Navy’s designated sites.

6.0 Period of Performance. The anticipated period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months, four (4) 12-month option years, and one (1) 6-month optional period starting January 4, 2027.

6.1 Anticipated Performance Dates are as follows:

BASE YEAR 04 January 2027 - 03 January 2028 OPTION YEAR 1 04 January 2028 - 03 January 2029 OPTION YEAR 2 04 January 2029 - 03 January 2030 OPTION YEAR 3 04 January 2030 - 03 January 2031 OPTION YEAR 4 04 January 2031 - 03 January 2032 FAR 52.217-8 OPTION 04 January 2032 – 03 July 2032

6.2 The dates listed above are subject to change based on final award date. See note 7.2.5.2. Therefore, the contract period of performance and annual software license will have different start and end dates.

7.0 Place of Performance

7.1 Primary performance will be located at Norfolk, VA, with the potential for a maintenance agreement at Mayport, FL on existing equipment.

7.2 All of the required performance will require an on-site subject matter expert provided by the contracting company to respond in-person, telephone or e-mail inquiries or concerns regarding the requirements and performance objectives during normal office hours if not already engaged in out-of-office requirements and performance objectives matters.

7.3 All of the requirements and performance objectives will require full-time on-site support at the CONUS locations. These are indicated in Section 7.1.

8.0 Scope of work

8.1 Contractor shall provide software licenses which include the human performance optimization software, and all hardware necessary to run the systems (including, but not limited to: cameras, projectors, servers and cables) and necessary components (including synthetic weapons, compressed air charging station) to deliver the capabilities of a fully integrated, turnkey solution for a virtual simulation training system designed to optimize small arms combat lethality and survivability. Contractor shall provide all materials, supplies, training, installation, and ongoing technical support and services to outfit and operate at the identified locations.

8.2. The WSTS configuration (see below for the different configurations to be delivered) shall consist of a series of synthetic range options that are modular so that they can be modified (e.g., from three panels to four panels), by size.

8.2.1 All active and able to shoot from forward, aft, right, left, above, and below positions.

8.2.2. Each single panel - One to five shooters at a time, 15 to 25 sailors in group: supports small arms M4A1, M18, M240 and .50 Cal synthetic weapons, capable of fully integrated biometrics, a customizable drill library consisting of over 2,500 unique drills based on human performance methodologies. One panel license shall be 12’ wide and 7’6” high.

8.2.3. Two panels - One to ten shooters at a time, 30 to 40 sailors in group: supports small arms M18, M4A1, M240 and .50 Cal synthetic weapons, capable of fully integrated biometrics, a customizable drill library consisting of over 2,500 unique drills based on human performance methodologies.

8.2.4. Three panels - One to fifteen shooters at a time, 45 to 60 sailors in group: supports small arms M4A1, M18, M240 and .50 Cal synthetic weapons, capable of fully integrated biometrics, a customizable drill library consisting of over 2,500 unique drills based on human performance methodologies.

8.3. General systems characteristics are to deliver an optimized human performance specializing in small arms simulation. Virtual Simulation focuses on “simulating” an environment or task, such as synthetic marksmanship. Shall be able to replicate professional sports human performance optimization techniques, providing the following unique and critical differentiators:

8.3.1. The system capability shall allow for the training to include information on eye-hand coordination, with sight alignment and sight picture in a dynamic environment to improve the communication between the shooter’s eyes and brain by enhancing the visual processing by the shooter, ultimately developing a better marksman.

8.3.1.1. Shall have instructor-triggered real-time branching video drill creation. The instructor can select targets by walking through and selecting branching video threats, hostage threats, non-threats, future threats, and furniture in real time.

8.3.1.2. The Contractor shall have backgrounds that are separated at horizontal locations that span the entire length of the screens. The bottom zone is for firing in the prone position. The middle of the screen is for firing from the kneeling position, and the top zone is for firing in the standing position.

8.3.1.3. Synthetic weapons shall be able to be zeroed at a simulated 25 meters. The weapons shall be 1:1 weight and output minimum of 150 pounds per square inch (PSI) of (pure) air.

8.3.1.4. The system shall have the ability to be zeroed for individual shooters on their assigned weapons. This is a training tool to ensure the shooter knows how to effectively sight in a rifle without the cost of ammunition and manpower requirements at a live-fire range.

8.3.1.5. Data is stored in a central database where any drill and any user or group of users can access their trend performance data, the type of targets they shot, how many decisions were made, and what kind of decisions were made, decision latency, the firing positions they shot from, distance from center of the shot and hits, misses, kills, penalties and many other customizable data points.

8.3.1.6. System shall be ready for range algorithms. When a qualification is entered into the system, an algorithm will forecast when a shooter is ready to qualify on the live-fire range.

8.3.1.7. The system shall be able to combine different drills with different scoring types to create one overall ranking. This ranking can be seen in the center of the training platform on the leaderboard.

8.3.1.8. Shall be able to provide cognitive drills and data collection to allow for improved decision fidelity, while decreasing decision latency, thus increasing the decisive advantage, delivering human performance lethality reporting.

8.3.1.9. All systems shall integrate M18, M4A1, M240 and .50 Cal synthetic weapons.

8.4. Ongoing Technical Support, Maintenance Services and Shipping.

8.4.1. The Contractor shall provide the necessary level of technical support to maintain system operability and up time of no less than 85%. The services shall include the ongoing technical support and services to begin upon installation, plus ongoing technical support and services per ordering year. For periods when scheduled training is planned, the Contractor shall maintain operational availability/uptime of 95%. For all operations in support of Mayport and Norfolk, a representative will be located at each site for the duration of the contract. The Contractor shall coordinate the schedule for services provided by technical representatives with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), to include all arrangements necessary to ensure base access. The contract period of performance for each site shall be twelve (12) months from the date of award, with the Government retaining the option to extend services through subsequent option periods as required.

8.4.1.1. Technical representative personnel shall:

8.4.1.1.1. Possess U.S. citizenship and a valid U.S. passport.

8.4.1.1.2. Possess and maintain current Navy Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI) qualification or DoD/US Govt. Equivalent.

8.4.1.1.3. Be capable of passing a US Govt. background investigation and any applicable host nation investigation(s) to gain access to installations.

8.4.1.1.4. Be fluent in English.

8.4.2. Provide remote 24 hours per day/7 days per week software support, to include software updates/upgrades and troubleshooting system.

8.4.3. The Contractor shall repair or replace any faulty parts (not caused by customer negligence) without charge during periods of performance.

8.4.4. Technical support and services plans may be added via contract modification to accommodate future weapons implementation by DoD and DoN that is not part of the initial contract.

8.4.5. Original ongoing technical support and services provided include:

8.4.5.1. Material and workmanship on systems.

8.4.5.2. All services commence upon installation at each site.

8.4.5.3. Maintenance procedures for failed parts.

8.4.5.3.1. Contractor will be responsible for the conduct of all ongoing technical support and maintenance services.

8.4.5.3.2. Contractor will pay for shipping costs for parts return.

8.4.5.3.3. If weapon/compressor charging station cannot be fixed onsite, a replacement weapon or charging station will be provided.

8.5. The WSTS Installation and Training. Contractor shall perform all installation required to bring the systems to a “ready to use” state, to include installation, Test System Operation Verification (SOVT) and train.

8.5.1. The system shall be a virtual IT-based system.

8.5.2. Rugged transport containers with 1080p projection are required.

8.5.3. System shall include a projection system, instructor control station, and audio subsystems.

8.5.4. Services shall include installation and in-person train-the-trainer training of up to 6 personnel) at each location. For periods when scheduled training is planned, the Contractor shall maintain operational availability/uptime of 95%. To ensure continuous system availability, the Contractor shall implement a train-the-trainer program to certify designated Government personnel. This certification will qualify them to operate the system and maintain operational readiness in the absence of contractor personnel for any reason, including, but not limited to, after standard duty hours or during approved leave.

8.5.4.1. The Contractor shall provide on-site Train-the-Trainer instruction to designated Government personnel. Each course shall accommodate up to six (6) trainees, with instruction provided by one (1) qualified trainer over five (5) local business days. The training curriculum shall encompass system operations, human performance training methodologies, calibration, simulation content management (including selection, editing, and development), and basic system and weapon maintenance.

8.5.4.2. The Contractor shall conduct an initial Train-the-Trainer session at each Area of Responsibility (AOR) site specified in Section 8. Subsequent to the initial session, the Government may order sustaining training not less than once (1) and not more than three (3) times per calendar year for any given site, provided the aggregate number of sustaining training sessions for the entire period of performance does not exceed twelve (12), exclusive of the initial sessions. Training is to include but not limited to systems operations, human performance training methodologies, calibration, simulation training content selection, editing and development, as well as basic maintenance of systems and weapons.

8.5.4.3. Each site will have phased installation (to include delivery of all necessary equipment) and “train-the-trainer” training to be completed within 120 days from issuance of a task order if there are no Supply chain issues

8.6. Synthetic Weapons

The Contractor shall provide the following synthetic weapons and accessories. The quantities listed below are estimates only.

Location

Compressed Air

Synthetic

SMART

M4A1

Synthetic M4A1

SMART

Compressed

Air Magazine

Compressed Air

Synthetic

SMART

M18

Synthetic M18

SMART

Compressed

Air Magazine

Synthetic M240

Synthetic .50 Cal

Norfolk, VA 16 40 20 23 2 2

Mayport, FL maintenance support 15

7 REG

M18s

Mayport, FL 15 8 8

8.6.1. Synthetic M4A1

8.6.1.1. Each M4A1 shall come with one initial magazine

8.6.1.2. Additional weapon magazines (x2 magazines – rounds will be SMART programmable)

8.6.1.3. The slide or bolt will lock to the rear, functioning like a real weapon, upon a magazine becoming empty.

8.6.2. Carbine Rifle (M4A1 rifle with collapsible stock) with standard handguard synthetic weapon

8.6.2.1. Each M18 shall come with one initial magazine

8.6.2.2. Additional weapon magazines (x2 magazines– rounds will be SMART programmable)

8.6.2.3. The slide or bolt will lock to the rear, functioning like a real weapon, upon a magazine becoming empty.

8.6.3. Synthetic M240 to use with dismounted components and compatible with all DoD mounted configurations.

8.6.3.1. Each M240 will come with 1 programmable ammunition belt.

8.6.3.2. Each M240 can accomplish instructor-induced malfunctions in order to train immediate and remedial action drills.

8.6.4. Synthetic M2 .50 Cal compatible with ground or pedestal mount configurations

8.6.4.1. Each .50 Cal will come with 1 programmable ammunition belt

8.6.4.2. Each .50 can accomplish instructor-induced malfunctions in order to train immediate and remedial action drills.

8.7 Additional general specifications:

8.7.1. Shall utilize Windows 10 operating system or higher.

8.7.2. Systems shall be customizable.

8.7.3. System shall have an associated Instructor Control Station (ICS).

8.7.4. Should allow 15-25 shooters per instructor, and support two crew-served weapon systems to operate in tandem per instructor station when/if multiple crew-served weapons are employed.

8.7.5. Systems shall be customizable and ICS controls can be expanded.

8.7.6. When more than one system configuration is present, systems shall be able to run multiple drill simulations simultaneously.

8.7.7. Instructors shall have the ability to control/interact with the simulation when using multiple ICS on a system.

8.7.8. Systems shall be open-architecture and can accommodate future weapon platform implementations.

8.7.9. Systems should be at TRL level 9 and MRL level 10, currently in use at DoD, interagency, and international training facilities.

8.7.10. Systems shall be adaptable to allow for rapid onsite user development of scenarios such as video and game engines.

8.7.11. Systems shall use pre-existing training videos from the DoD video database, when provided as Government Furnished Equipment/Government Furnished Information, and convert to a functional scenario.

8.7.12. Systems shall have the ability to utilize software for marksmanship training or Lanes, Video, and Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI).

8.7.13. Systems shall be compatible with Virtual Reality, defined as the use of computer technology to create the effect of an interactive three-dimensional world.

8.7.14. Systems shall be able to adapt or use Augment Reality.

8.7.15. Systems shall be able to have the capability to have multiple users interact with each System, users can interface with each other, and drills can be accessed and run by trainer/trainee along the Principle Path with no external support required.

8.7.16. System shall have fast start-up time - less than 15 minutes.

8.7.17. Trainees shall be able to receive a unique modifiable profile and individual ID which remains with that sailor for life and a transferable record of performance.

8.7.18. Trainees receive immediate drill feedback.

8.7.19. Trainees will be capable of carrying, engaging with, and conducting multiple transitions between multiple weapons while employing multiple magazines during the engagement or drill.

8.7.20. Drills shall be variable (within the required neuroscience approach to human performance optimization) and can be modified in less than 3 minutes.

8.7.21. Trainees shall not be required to carry or wear system equipment other than the weapon, magazine, and optics as applicable, or inhibit the use of standard NSF equipment as defined in CNIC M 5530.1 and where authorized military chemical-biological-radiological-nuclear (CBRN) mask.

8.7.22. The weapon shall not have unique equipment mounted to its exterior to support system operation.

8.7.23 All rifles and handguns shall be untethered.

8.7.24. Ballistics:

8.7.24.1. System ballistics shall match actual ballistics of rounds being simulated.

8.7.24.2. Each sub-system shall be capable of assessing, enhancing, tracking, recording, and training the individual and team.

8.7.24.3. Track shots ballistically 1:1 from 175 physical meters away from the screens and model the precise arc of the flight of each simulated bullet fired for engagements between 1.5 and 600 meters.

8.7.24.4. Ballistics shall be accurate and necessitate that the trainee adjust his sight picture precisely (holdover) as is required with a live weapon to successfully engage targets at ranges varying between 7 and 600 meters.

8.7.24.5. The model of the ballistic trace times the flight of the bullet precisely so that trainees engaging moving targets shall add the exact amount of lead to their sight picture to hit targets moving at various speeds in various directions at distances from 1.5 to 600 meters.

8.7.25. Synthetic Marksmanship Software shall provide the following capabilities:

8.7.25.1. Shall come with software package that supports all of the stated objectives.

8.7.25.2. Individual marksmanship and judgmental/cognitive decision applications.

8.7.25.3. U.S. Navy Courses of Fire IAW OPNAVINST 3591.1G (Small Arms Training and Qualification).

8.7.25.4. US Navy CAT I, II, and IV Qualification course of fire IAW OPNAV 3591.1 series.

8.7.25.5. After-Action Review (AAR) allows engagement and shot assessment in a virtual environment, while providing detailed trainee diagnostics for skill reinforcement or remediation.

8.8. Facilities/Location – 2 installations, to include:

8.8.1. System shall be fully able to meet all facility requirements within space size, height, security, temperature and light controls identified by the installations.

8.8.2. All machines and associated equipment will have spaces provided by the installations along with adequate HVAC, adaptable to 110-120v @ 60Hz and 220-240V @ 50Hz power sources.

8.8.3 All machines and associated equipment shall be able to operate on 110-120V @ 60Hz and 220-240V @ 50Hz power sources.

8.8.4. Shall be able to meet specific system set up, dimensions and weapons capabilities as per below table. The configurations listed below are estimates only. Actual quantities will be specified in task orders.

System Set up Description Norfolk, VA

Mayport, FL

1 FlatWall License/Panel or

Equal

1 Flat Wall license/panel, at least 12 feet wide/panel and 7’6” feet high N/A X

2-2 Panel TeamTrainer

License/Panel or Equal

2 License/Panel TeamTrainer at least 12 feetwide/panel and 7’6” feet high X N/A

2 TeamTrainer License/Panel or

Equal

3 License/Panel TeamTrainer at least 12 feet wide/panel and 7’6” feet high N/A X

Weapons Maintenance

Station

Tool cabinet with all tools and consumables needed to perform maintenance, repairs, replacement, and calibration.

X X

Compressed Air Magazine

Charging Station

Mobile system with high pressure charging hoses. X X

Weapons

Compressed Air

M4A1 Synthetic SMART Rifle

Basic

Necessary hardware to utilize Compressed Air Synthetic M4A1

SMART Rifle.

X X

M4A1 SMART

Rifle

Compressed Air Magazine

SMART Compressed Air magazine for use with Compressed Air

Synthetic M4A1 Rifle.

X X

Compressed Air SMART

M18 Synthetic Pistol

Compressed Air Synthetic M18 SMART pistol, laser, laser mount, laser spring, holster and assembly.

X X

M18 SMART

Compressed

Air Magazine

SMART Compressed Air magazine for use w/ Compressed Air Synthetic M18 Pistol.

X X

Synthetic M240

Necessary hardware to utilize a synthetic M240 within all

DoD mounted and dismounted gun platforms.

X X

Synthetic .50 Cal

Necessary hardware to utilize a synthetic .50 Cal within all

DoD mounted and dismounted gun platforms.

X X

8.9. Electric Air Compressor/ Weapons Maintenance Station

8.9.1. Max pressure 5000 PSI/working pressure 4500 PSI/Regulated pressure 3500 PSI

8.9.2. Capacity: 3.9 Standard Cubic Feet per Minute (SCFM) charging rate referenced to standard

5. inlet conditions

8.9.3. Electrical Classification: National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 1 Horsepower: 3

9.0 Content Customization

9.1. The Contractor shall provide content customization to meet evolving Navy requirements via in-scope contract modifications. Authorized modifications may include additional targets, land and sea-based models, terrain, weather and low-light conditions, and changes to standard marksmanship targets. Customized content shall be delivered as expeditiously as possible; specific delivery schedules and timelines will be mutually agreed upon and formally established within each bilateral contract modification.

9.2. Delivery

9.2.1. Contractor will execute shipping to designated CONUS locations. The delivery terms of this contract. Pricing per item listed in Attachment 1 shall be inclusive of any labor, freight, and/or parts associated with the delivery of said item.

9.2.2. Contractor is responsible for customs clearance and transportation to the Government’s U.S. controlled facility.

10.0 Delivery Places. The Contractor shall deliver and install all necessary equipment in accordance with paragraph 6.1. The Contractor shall remove all equipment no later than 90 days after the end of the contract.

10.1. Delivery Places:

10.1.1. Naval Station, Norfolk, VA

10.1.2. Naval Station, Mayport, FL

11.0 Work Hours. The Contractor onsite are expected to conform to CNSL normal business hours, Monday through Friday, except for Federal Holidays.

12.0 Deliverables

12.1 Performance Specific Deliverables. In each section of 4.0 Performance Requirements, specific deliverables are delineated that are unique to that performance requirement.

12.2 Standard Deliverables. The following deliverables are standard for the performance of the overall contract.

12.2.1 The Contractor shall provide the deliverables listed below. Deliverables shall be prepared in contractor format where not otherwise specified by the Government. Deliverables shall be provided to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). All final deliverable submissions shall remain the property of the U.S. Government. In the event revisions are required to any of the following deliverables, it shall be at no additional cost to the Government. All revisions will be due in the specified timeframe as identified by the Government.

12.2.2 Monthly Status Reports –These reports shall document the work performed under the PWS and contain an accurate, up-to-date summary account of tasks completed during the month; tasks on going during the month; tasks to be worked during the next month; and any outstanding issues and/or technical accomplishments. These reports shall be submitted no later than the 5th workday of every month for the previous month’s information.

12.2.3 Quarterly Reports – These reports shall document the work performed under the PWS and contain an accurate, up-to-date summary account of tasks completed during the Quarter;

tasks on going during the quarter; tasks to be worked during the next quarter; and any outstanding issues and/or technical accomplishments. These reports shall be submitted no later than the 5th workday of every quarter (January, April, July, October) for the previous Quarters’ information.

12.2.4 Biannual Reports/Inventory – The report shall document the work performed under the

Biannual period; tasks on going during the biannual period; tasks to be worked during the biannual period; and any outstanding issues and/or technical accomplishments. These reports shall be submitted no later than the 5th workday of every biannual period (January and July) for the previous biannual period’s information.

12.2.5 Annual Reports/Inventory - The report shall document the work performed under the annual period; tasks on going during the annual period; tasks to be worked during the next annual period; and any outstanding issues and/or technical accomplishments. These reports shall be submitted no later than the 15th workday of the annual period (January) for the previous annual period’s information.

13.0 Personnel

13.1 Personnel Qualifications

Due to the nature of this performance requirement, special attention shall be made to the skills, qualifications, and experience levels of the personnel that will be employed by the successful Offeror to provide the service to meet the performance requirements. Contractor personnel performing the specific performance requirement shall meet the experience, educational, and other performance requirements as set forth below and be fully capable of performing their work in an efficient and reliable manner.