Specific SPHS AoI 002 SPHS Training Tools.pdf

Area of Interest (AoI) Title: M109A7 Paladin Training System Tools

Commercial Solution Opening (CSO) AoI Number: 002

AoI Release Date: 7 January 2026

Responses: See W912CH-25-S-C002 for Procedure Details

1.0 General Information

1.1 Introduction

This announcement is seeking a tool designed to deliver an agile and scalable solution that accurately replicates real-world vehicle behavior in a training environment under the Self-Propelled Howitzer Systems (SPHS) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

W912CH-25-S-C002.

Interested parties are highly encouraged to visit the Government Point of Entry (www.sam.gov) to review the SPHS CSO special posting in its entirety to obtain more information on the process for submission and evaluation of the CSO AoI Responses.

This CSO AoI seeks to solicit innovative solutions that meet the objectives detailed in Section 1.2. 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.

The Contracting/Agreements Officer is not obligated to extend a request for Commercial Solution Proposal (CSP) or make an award as a result of this CSO AoI; all awards/agreements 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/Agreements Officer with appropriate consideration established. SPHS reserves the right to modify the requirements of this CSO AoI.

The authority to issue this CSO AoI is derived from SPHS CSO W912CH-25-S-C002, dated 13 August 2025. The CSO authority is Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2022, Public Law 117-81.

1.2 Training System Tools

SPHS is in need of a tool that provides an agile, scalable solution that replicates real-world vehicle behavior using software that is purposely built for immersive, high-fidelity training environments. When the tool is integrated into a training system, it will provide a near-exact simulation of vehicle performance and interaction.

High-Level Potential Challenges:

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• Data availability of vehicle systems and down-parts

• Software and hardware upgrades during development of tool

2.0 AoI Constraints

Any selected company/companies will be required to be registered in the System for Award Maintenance (sam.gov).

3.0 Submission Requirements

A written solution brief must be sent via e-mail submission by 5:00 P.M. (EST) on 14 January 2026, with subject line stating “M109A7 Paladin Training System Tools” to Amanda Shaffer at amanda.l.shaffer8.civ@army.mil.

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

AoI Open Period – This AoI shall close at 5:00 P.M (EST); 14 January 2026.

Points of Contact

CSO AoI POC: Amanda Shaffer, amanda.l.shaffer8.civ@army.mil, (571) 588-5148

Contract Specialist: Elise Wong, elise.c.wong.civ@army.mil, (571) 588-8992 mailto:amanda.l.shaffer8.civ@army.mil mailto:elise.c.wong.civ@army.mil