Research Methods and Technologies for Blended Live and Synthetic Personalized Learning, Modeling and Assessment Open Broad Agency Announcement
ID: FA8650-20-S-6099Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZLWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH (AC11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1974570a4e3b4509acd3a431182f4795/view
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    Description

    Solicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE is seeking research methods and technologies for blended live and synthetic personalized learning, modeling, and assessment. This effort aims to improve and personalize individual, team, and larger group instructional training methods for the airman. The focus areas include measuring, diagnosing, and modeling airman expertise and performance, rapid development of models of airman cognition, and specifying and validating new classes of synthetic, computer-generated agents and teammates. The goal is to enhance competency, readiness, and cognitive modeling in training approaches.

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    FA8650-20-S-6099 A00001.pdf
    The technical point of contact for FA8650-20-S-6099 has been changed from James Howard to Julia Jaggers, with her contact information being julia.jaggers@us.af.mil and 312-798-4021. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
    FA8650-20-S-6099 A00002.pdf
    The amendment changes the instructions for submission of white papers, requiring them to be submitted electronically to Mr. Bryan Hight and Mr. David Roux, with a physical address provided as an alternative in case of email system issues.
    FA8650-20-S-6099 A00003 annual update.pdf
    This document is an update regarding the contact and administrative changes for the annual open Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), titled "Research Methods and Technologies for Blended Live and Synthetic Personalized Learning, Modeling and Assessment". The amendment includes changes to the technical point of contact and additional requirements for software approval and representation of certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment. Please refer to the full BAA announcement for more details.
    Final BAA FA8650-20-S-6099.pdf
    The Air Force Research Laboratory is seeking white papers and proposals for research methods and technologies related to blended live and synthetic personalized learning, modeling, and assessment. The research effort will focus on improving and personalizing individual, team, and group instructional training methods for airmen, with a emphasis on competency definition, training strategies, and models and environments that support learning and proficiency achievement. The Air Force anticipates multiple awards for this announcement, with a total estimated program value of $67,150,000.
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