CSO -VTS SETA Support - AoI 009.docx

Area of Interest (AoI) for Strategic Services Support for Product Director Virtual Training Systems (PdD VTS)

Federal Agency: Army Office: Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) AoI Title: Strategic Services Support for PdD VTS CSO AoI Number: AoI 009 AoI Release Date: 18 MAY 2026 Responses: See W912CH-25-S-C001, Amendment 01 for Procedure Details

1.0 General Information

1.1. Introduction

This Area of Interest (AoI) is issued utilizing the ACC-DTA Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) W912CH-25-S-C001, Amendment 01. The Product Director Virtual Training Systems (PdD VTS) seeks to identify and attract innovative commercial solutions for a sustained, multi-disciplinary Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) effort. PdD VTS serves as the focal point for virtual platforms, ensuring Soldiers are prepared for the rigors of global force projection. PdD VTS is seeking partners capable of providing a diverse team of technical, analytical, and operational experts to augment its government workforce and enhance its ability to develop, acquire, and sustain virtual training solutions. The primary place of performance is Oviedo/Orlando, Florida. Telework is authorized on a limited basis, and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) travel may be required to support fielded equipment.

This CSO AoI seeks to solicit innovative solutions that meet the objectives detailed in Sections 1.2 and 1.3. The term innovative is defined as any technology, process, or method, including research and development that is new as of the date of proposal submission, or any new application of an existing technology, process or method as of the proposal date. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple options.

ACC-DTA is not obligated to extend a request for proposal or make an award as a result of this CSO AoI; all awards are subject to the availability of funds and successful negotiations. This CSO AoI is not an authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the Offeror associated with developing a Response. Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance under this CSO AoI, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established. ACC-DTA reserves the right to modify the requirements of this CSO AoI.

The authority to issue this CSO AoI is derived from ACC-DTA Commercial Solutions Opening W912CH-25-S-C001, dated 10 July 2025. The CSO authority is Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2022, Public Law 117-807, and Class Deviation 2022-O0007.

1.2 AoI Background

PdD VTS develops, acquires, and sustains virtual training solutions that enhance Army readiness. The office serves as the Army's focal point for virtual training on immersive platforms, including the Conduct of Fire Trainers, Operator Maintenance Trainers (10 Level), and the Family of Maintenance Trainers (20-30 Level) for Army units and MOS-producing schools—that simulate equipment and application operations in complex combat and logistical environments. By developing virtual systems for operator, maintenance, and driver training, PdD VTS enables Soldiers from the Army, National Guard, and other Department of War (DoW) partners to build essential skills, save lives, and prepare for the rigors of global force projection in support of multi-domain operations.

Potential partners should plan for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) Fixed-Price Level-of Effort (FP-LOE) structure contract or agreement, with task-order-driven surges. The estimated overall period of performance would be AUG 2026 – AUG 2031, commencing with a partial year to establish an option award cycle that fits program goals and balance of fifth year as an option to extend.

1.3 Identify AoI Solution

The PdD VTS portfolio encompasses full lifecycle management of virtual Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations (TADSS)—including Synthetic Training Environment (STE) integration, RMF/Authority to Operate (ATO) sustainment, Functional Configuration Audit (FCA)/Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) testing, Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) development, property accountability for Virtual Reality (VR)/Augmented Reality (AR) hardware, doctrine-to-digital scenario design, and coordination of Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) briefings—measured against rigorous Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) (e.g., zero ATO lapses, 21-day Category (Cat) A Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) remediation, greater than 85% Soldier Touchpoint conversion, 100% property accountability).

To execute its expanding mission, PdD VTS requires qualified personnel to provide specialized expertise across multiple labor categories. This contractor support is essential for providing the agility and skills necessary to manage current programs and develop the next generation of virtual training systems. The following labor categories are listed in descending priority, with associated priority levels of expertise to be filled for PdD VTS Support:

General Engineer (Focus area varies by project) Journeyman, Senior, SME

Administrative Assistant (Operations Officer) Entry, Journeyman

Manpower and Workforce Composition Contractor personnel must hold a minimum of a SECRET clearance. Specific roles may require TOP SECRET access.

General Workforce Requirements

· Qualifications: The Contractor shall ensure all personnel possess and maintain the required qualifications, clearances, and skills.

· Standard Hours: The standard work year is 1,920 hours. Core hours are from 0900 to 1500 Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

· Compliance: All personnel must comply with all Department of Defense (DoD) and Army regulations for IA, procurement integrity, non-disclosure, and annual training.

Key Position Requirements (at Senior-most Level required)

· Military Analyst: Senior NCO or Officer with experience in translating doctrine to requirements and conducting user validation. Experience translating doctrine (ADP 4-0) to requirements and conducting user validation.

· Project Coordinator: Expertise with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and familiarity with process controls (e.g., Agile, six sigma).

· Senior Systems Engineer (For example): 8+ years in Systems Engineering for Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations (TADSS), with Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) familiarity.

· Logistics Management Specialist: 5+ years in Army Acquisition Logistics (AR 700-127), with a preference for TADSS sustainment experience.

· IA / Cybersecurity Analyst: Must be DoD 8570.01-M compliant (e.g., Security+, CISSP) with experience in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 controls and the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP).

· Office Operations Specialist: Expertise in the Defense Travel System (DTS), SharePoint, MS Office Suite, and Army correspondence (AR 25-50).

To assist with budgetary planning, offerors should provide a non-binding Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for the total estimated cost of this project. This information will be used for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal pricing proposal.

2. AoI Constraints SAM Registration: Any selected company will be required to be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to award.

Personnel Security: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must be United States citizens and are required to undergo and successfully pass a T1 background investigation to obtain and maintain Common Access Card (CAC) eligibility for the duration of the contract.

3. Requirements

a) Submission:

Submission Instructions: A written solution brief must be sent via e-mail submission by 5:00 P.M (EST) on 01 JUNE 2026 with the subject line stating " Strategic Services Support for PdD VTS for AoI 007” to the POCs listed below. This deadline supersedes the date listed in CSO W912CH-25-S-C001 Amendment 01 Section 1.3 CSO Procedure.

AoI Open Period: This AoI shall close at 5:00 P.M (EST) on 01 JUNE 2026.

Solutions received after the specified due date and time will be discarded and not be evaluated by the Government.

Points of Contact: (AOI questions can be sent to the following) Program Management: Donna Veil, donna.m.veil.civ@army.mil Procurement Specialist: Damon McNally, damon.j.mcnally.civ@army.mil Contract Specialist: Shane Wonsowicz, shane.p.wonsowicz.civ@army.mil Contracting Officer: Courtney Serra, courtney.l.serra.civ@army.mil