Command and Control Simulation Environment for Training (C2SET)
ID: FA8730-C2SET-FOType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8730 KESSEL RUN AFLCMC/HBBKHANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731-2100, USA

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Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5752ff055bd5481881061301d0a00888/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), is seeking information from potential sources to develop and enhance the Command and Control Simulation Environment for Training (C2SET) at Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts. This initiative aims to modernize and sustain critical modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) software essential for Air Force training operations, focusing on interoperability and the integration of existing training tools. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to the Supplemental Request for Information (RFI) by October 29, 2024, providing insights on their capabilities, workforce capacity, and systems engineering approaches. For further inquiries, respondents may contact Angela Lynch at angela.lynch.3@us.af.mil or Kathryn Kester at kathryn.kester@us.af.mil.

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    Angela Lynch
    angela.lynch.3@us.af.mil
    Kathryn Kester
    kathryn.kester@us.af.mil
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    FA8730-C2SET-FO C2SET Follow-on RFI.pdf
    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights regarding the capability to develop, integrate, and modernize modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) software for the Command and Control Simulation Environment for Training (C2SET). The intent is to support the U.S. Air Force's Air Operations Center weapon system, emphasizing operational sustainment and ongoing modernization of existing systems. The RFI seeks collaboration from industry for software maintenance and development efficiencies, ideally involving partnered approaches within the Kessel Run framework. Key focus areas include enhancing simulation capabilities, sustaining current fielded systems, and maintaining interoperability with various training networks and partners. Respondents are encouraged to share their expertise in software development processes, training methodologies, and systems integration for military applications. The document outlines specific questions for industry, emphasizing the requirement for both cloud and on-premises solutions. Responses will guide future acquisitions and capabilities for Air Force mission training and operational effectiveness, ensuring compliance with established software guidelines. Interested parties must submit their information by email, adhering to strict formatting guidelines, while specifying their proprietary information when necessary.
    FA8730-C2SET-FO Documentation Request and Disclaimer Form.pdf
    The document is a Request for Information (RFI) from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's C2SET Program Office regarding the Command and Control Simulation Environment for Training (C2SET). It establishes guidelines for contractors seeking information to assist in their RFI response. Key stipulations include the exclusive use of obtained information for the RFI, with a strict prohibition on sharing, publishing, or using the data for any foreign engagements. Contractors must destroy all information post-use, including any unclassified physical media. Information is designated as Controlled Unclassified Information, restricted to U.S. government and DoD contractors. The document requires contractor representatives to acknowledge and agree to comply with these regulations. This RFI emphasizes the security and proper handling of sensitive government information within the context of federal and defense contracting processes.
    FA8730-C2SET-FO2 C2SET Follow-on RFI Supplemental.pdf
    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Command (AFLCMC) has released a Supplemental Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on the availability and capabilities of potential sources for the Command and Control Simulation Environment for Training (C2SET) project. This initiative seeks to modernize and sustain Air Force Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) software vital for training operations. The RFI outlines the need for building, integrating, and maintaining software, with a focus on enhancing interoperability and modernization of existing training tools, including the Air Force M&S Training Toolkit (AFMSTT) and C2SET capabilities. Key objectives include operational support for various air command systems, sustaining current software capabilities, modernizing simulation technology, and fostering collaborative development with industry partners. The document emphasizes the use of Agile Software Development methodology and specifies requirements regarding system architecture and integration practices. Responses from interested parties are due by October 29, 2024, and must include organizational details and insights about workforce capacity, scalability, and systems engineering approaches. This RFI serves as a market research tool to inform future acquisition strategies without obligating the government to award contracts based on the responses.
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