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Questions and Answers Submitted by 2:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) on 27 December 2017

1. Pages 9 and 11 of the solicitation reference two previous projects, the DTME-PRP and the AMM, with regards to open source / open architecture. Is it your intention that this project would build from the results of these projects, or would the award winner(s) begin fresh in the development of this architecture?

Answer: This project is not required to build directly off of past efforts under DTME-PRP or AMM, rather the current project should use these past works as examples or guidance on the open source/ open architecture standards requested. While the current project is not required to build off of these current efforts, the ability to interoperate with the results of these other projects will be evaluated positively.

2. On page 9, second paragraph, it is stated that the new system “should be interoperable with any and all training systems, learning management systems, assessment systems, and tracking systems (including but not limited to audio/visual solutions)”. Could you better define this interoperability? Is it that the various systems should be able to be operated independently but without interference, or do they need to be operated together from a central point?

Answer: Interoperable is in reference to the standards and other outlets that this trainer is used in conjunction with. The idea of having this tool work and communicate with other systems is vital to allowing for use across all the different branches and networks.

3. On page 9, second paragraph, it is stated that “The tracking, assessment, and reviewing design and components need to incorporate the concept of ‘prolongation’ in a condensed way, but able to recognize when events, or lack of events, were performed that would influence the outcome of the Wounded either in a positive, neutral, or negative clinical and operational impact”. Could you better define what is meant by ‘prolongation’ in a condensed way?

Answer: The phrase 'prolongation in a condensed way' refers to the incorporation of prolonged field care concepts (care that extends beyond initial trauma care or beyond doctrinal evacuation timelines) to simulation training in a way that can be accomplished in condensed or abbreviated training or scenario schedule. For example, the training platform could train the skills needed for a 72hr prolonged care scenario with a scenario that only requires 2 hrs of training.

4. Is it the government’s intent that this project will lead to open standards that would allow any company to manufacture such systems, or that the open standards would apply to how additional functionality could be added to such systems by third parties?

Answer: The focus on open source connections and interoperability is the first priority, but open standards to allow 3rd parties to manufacture or produce the system would add additional benefit.

(NLT) ninety (90) days after the end of the award.” F.2.0 says, “Draft – 45 days after PoP”. The block to specify final delivery is blank. Please clarify the Government’s expectations as to when the Prototypes are to be delivered.

Change to read "Final – 90 days after PoP" in blank box.

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