Training Platform w/ Augmented and Extended Reality
ID: FA3010_Training_Platform_KostenkoType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3010 81 CONS CCKEESLER AFB, MS, 39534-2701, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1a48ac5ceb504cc7ac4712b82cfd4c4f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking information from interested parties regarding a Request for Information (RFI) for a Holistic Training and Student Performance Assessment Platform with Augmented and Extended Reality capabilities at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The objective is to develop an augmented reality (AR) and extended reality (XR) system designed to train approximately 3,100 students in Technical Support Specialist and Radio Frequency Transmissions courses, emphasizing proficiency-based learning and enhanced instructional effectiveness through technology integration. Interested vendors are invited to review the attached DRAFT Statement of Objectives (SOO) and submit their questions, comments, and company information by 3:00 PM CST on January 29, 2025, to the primary contacts, SrA Kristopher Kostenko and Ms. Kimberley L. Alvarez, via the provided email addresses. This RFI does not constitute a solicitation, and the government will not compensate any parties for their responses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SrA Kristopher Kostenko
    (228) 377-8596
    kristopher.kostenko@us.af.mil
    Kimberley L. Alvarez
    (228) 377-1837
    kimberley.alvarez.1@us.af.mil
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    Statement of Objectives - Training Platform.pdf
    The Statement of Objectives (SOO) aims to develop an augmented reality (AR) and extended reality (XR) system for training approximately 3,100 students in Technical Support Specialist and Radio Frequency Transmissions courses at Keesler AFB, MS. The envisioned system will provide a self-guided, interactive learning environment leveraging AI, emphasizing proficiency-based learning to enhance student confidence and training capacity while reducing equipment wear. Key requirements include a government-controlled software platform, functionality within nine months post-contract, and capabilities for performance tracking and multimedia content integration. The system must support various devices, comply with government cloud authorization standards, and include customized training scenarios for curriculum developers. Additionally, vendors are expected to deliver specific hardware/software, provide training sessions for users, and maintain system updates. The initiative reflects a commitment to innovative training methodologies in the federal government context, catering to evolving educational needs and enhancing instructional effectiveness through technology integration.
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