Request for Information (RFI): Training & Simulation

The U.S. Army seeks to transform its Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) simulation capabilities to meet the demands of modern warfare. The current systems are siloed, costly, and lack interoperability, hindering effective training and operations. The objective is to establish a persistent, composable LVC simulation environment that is low-cost, easy to use, and leverages modern technologies like AI, gaming, and cloud computing. Key characteristics for this transformation include embedded simulation, commercial gaming technologies, AI-enabled modeling, automation of data-centric processes, convergence with Army and Joint Force operational platforms, realistic threat representation, universal accessibility with robust cybersecurity, and mission partner interoperability. The Army also aims to fully exploit modern Command and Control networks for data transport. The desired technology stack involves consolidating the simulation and training portfolio into a single, integrated LVC capability with a data-centric architecture, emphasizing modular, discoverable services with open standards and APIs across sensor/instrumentation, transport, and core services layers.

The Department of the Army's Combined Arms Center – Training (CAC-T) has developed a Training and Simulation Characteristic of Need (CoN) framework to modernize its collective training environment for Multi-Domain Operations. This strategic document, approved by the CSA/VCSA, aims to identify training gaps, develop solutions, and achieve readiness for the Army 2040. The CoN defines the Global Training Environment, integrating virtual, live, and constructive training and utilizing the Army Training Information System (ATIS) for data. It targets senior Army leaders and industry partners, providing a strategic vision and problem statement rather than technical requirements, signaling long-term operational challenges for industry R&D. The framework is executed through annexes (Live, Virtual, Constructive, and Common Services) that identify and validate critical gaps and direct solutions, with approval from the AAE and/or T2COM CDR. Appendices define desired characteristics and capabilities to close training gaps within Army Warfighting Systems, with approval from CAC and PAEs. Tabs, analogous to traditional requirements documents, translate these into specific, measurable performance attributes for material solutions, forming the basis for acquisition and testing, approved by PAE with oversight from CAC-T and CPEs. This top-down approach ensures alignment across training, acquisition, and resourcing communities to deliver a lethal Global Training Environment.

The U.S. Army is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry feedback on developing a modern, integrated Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training environment. This RFI seeks innovative approaches and technical solutions structured with a layered architecture (sensor/instrumentation, transport, core services) to support scalable, interoperable, and resilient training. The objective is to inform future requirements, acquisition strategies, and technical direction, focusing on modular, open, and standards-based architectures for rapid technology insertion and sustainability. Responses, due by June 8, 2026, should address feasibility, architectural frameworks, current and future technologies, R&D efforts, cybersecurity, exportability, and the development of an LVC marketplace. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation for procurement.

The Department of the Army's Combined Arms Center – Training (CAC-T) identifies a critical need to modernize its collective training capabilities to prepare for Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) against peer adversaries. The current training infrastructure, consisting of separate Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) systems, is disjointed and creates a readiness gap. The objective is to create a Global Training Environment (GTE) that integrates LVC systems through a common software standards backbone, enabling seamless all-arms, multi-echelon training from Soldier to ASCC. Key characteristics of the GTE include evolving Live Training Systems, modernizing Virtual Collective Trainers, developing Next-Generation Constructive Simulation, and building upon a Foundational Common Software (STE-SW) with a layered architecture. This document will be regularly updated to reflect technological advancements and lessons learned.

The U.S. Army seeks to transform its Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) simulation capabilities to meet the demands of modern warfare. The current systems are siloed, costly, and lack interoperability, hindering effective training and operations. The objective is to establish a persistent, composable LVC simulation environment that is low-cost, easy to use, and leverages modern technologies like AI, gaming, and cloud computing. Key characteristics for this transformation include embedded simulation, commercial gaming technologies, AI-enabled modeling, automation of data-centric processes, convergence with Army and Joint Force operational platforms, realistic threat representation, universal accessibility with robust cybersecurity, and mission partner interoperability. The Army also aims to fully exploit modern Command and Control networks for data transport. The desired technology stack involves consolidating the simulation and training portfolio into a single, integrated LVC capability with a data-centric architecture, emphasizing modular, discoverable services with open standards and APIs across sensor/instrumentation, transport, and core services layers.

The Department of the Army's Combined Arms Center – Training (CAC-T) identifies a critical need to modernize its collective training capabilities to prepare for Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) against peer adversaries. The current training infrastructure, consisting of separate Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) systems, is disjointed and creates a readiness gap. The objective is to create a Global Training Environment (GTE) that integrates LVC systems through a common software standards backbone, enabling seamless all-arms, multi-echelon training from Soldier to ASCC. Key characteristics of the GTE include evolving Live Training Systems, modernizing Virtual Collective Trainers, developing Next-Generation Constructive Simulation, and building upon a Foundational Common Software (STE-SW) with a layered architecture. This document will be regularly updated to reflect technological advancements and lessons learned.

The Department of the Army's Combined Arms Center – Training (CAC-T) has developed a Training and Simulation Characteristic of Need (CoN) framework to modernize its collective training environment for Multi-Domain Operations. This strategic document, approved by the CSA/VCSA, aims to identify training gaps, develop solutions, and achieve readiness for the Army 2040. The CoN defines the Global Training Environment, integrating virtual, live, and constructive training and utilizing the Army Training Information System (ATIS) for data. It targets senior Army leaders and industry partners, providing a strategic vision and problem statement rather than technical requirements, signaling long-term operational challenges for industry R&D. The framework is executed through annexes (Live, Virtual, Constructive, and Common Services) that identify and validate critical gaps and direct solutions, with approval from the AAE and/or T2COM CDR. Appendices define desired characteristics and capabilities to close training gaps within Army Warfighting Systems, with approval from CAC and PAEs. Tabs, analogous to traditional requirements documents, translate these into specific, measurable performance attributes for material solutions, forming the basis for acquisition and testing, approved by PAE with oversight from CAC-T and CPEs. This top-down approach ensures alignment across training, acquisition, and resourcing communities to deliver a lethal Global Training Environment.

The U.S. Army is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry feedback on developing a modern, integrated Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training environment. This RFI seeks innovative approaches and technical solutions structured with a layered architecture (sensor/instrumentation, transport, core services) to support scalable, interoperable, and resilient training. The objective is to inform future requirements, acquisition strategies, and technical direction, focusing on modular, open, and standards-based architectures for rapid technology insertion and sustainability. Responses, due by June 8, 2026, should address feasibility, architectural frameworks, current and future technologies, R&D efforts, cybersecurity, exportability, and the development of an LVC marketplace. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation for procurement.