Salient Characteristics - Firearm Simulator.pdf

5 March 2025

FIREARM SIMULATOR BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO

INVERIS FATS 100MIL-USAF

• In order to be equal, it must have the following features:

o SCREEN

The system must be scalable to accommodate both small group and larger unit training, with a minimum of 5 lanes and the ability to expand to 12 lanes. The room that will be used is 30L x 30W x 8H. This is the VR/AR Lab room. The system must be able to plug into a 120-volt outlet. It should also allow for reconfiguration to incorporate changing mission requirements or new scenarios.

o SOFTWARE

The system must support a variety of training scenarios relevant to force protection, including defending personnel during high-threat incidents, reacting to active shooter situations, and providing security in close-quarter environments. It should replicate real-world stressors to familiarize Airmen with the weapon and how to use it in differing environments that could include active shooters, resistant suspects, ambush-style attacks, and encounters with those displaying signs of mental illness. Scenarios should be tailored to common conditions the Religious Affairs career field may encounter in deployed areas to include inside buildings, outside areas, and to include crowded areas

The system must adhere to military training standards, ensuring that force protection training is consistent, repeatable, and meets operational readiness requirements.

The system must include reliable technical support via call support between the hours of 0730 – 1630 CST on weekdays. Routine software updates to ensure ongoing functionality and relevance to force protection training needs must be able to get updates to the system using a CD, DVD, or flash drive. Connectivity to the Air Force network is not permitted due to safety concerns.

The simulator must provide a realistic and immersive experience, free of perceptible lag, to replicate high-stakes environments. It should allow students to seamlessly engage with realistic scenarios, enhancing situational awareness and decision-making under stress.

o SIG M18 PISTOL (QTY 5)

5 March 2025

Must provide a system that uses compressed air. CO2 will not be utilized.

The system must include simulated weapons that replicate the weight, balance, recoil, and trigger response of real firearms. Each lane should include a SIG M18 to reflect current field-issued equipment. Weapons must be wireless with no external components and must replicate the exact number of rounds contained in a magazine. It should also include point-of-aim, weapon status, trigger pressure and cant.

The system must include robust, high-quality physical components capable of withstanding frequent and intensive use. Simulated weapons and control interfaces should be built for long-term reliability.

o COMPRESSED AIR FILL STATION WITH M18 MAG ADAPTER o COMPRESSED AIR BOTTLE ASSEMBLY TO BE USED WITH FILL

STATION

• The system should require minimal maintenance, with easy-to-access parts and reliable vendor support to troubleshoot any potential issues with the equipment. It must enable our team to address minor malfunctions independently, ensuring that training interruptions are minimized.

• Comprehensive instructor training for a minimum of seven faculty members must be provided during system installation, including in-person sessions and instructional materials (e.g., videos) for future onboarding. This ensures instructors can effectively lead force protection training.

• The vendor shall provide a standard warranty.