PEO STRI Data Centric Ecosystem Effort -Request for Information (RFI)
ID: DATA_CENTRIC_EFFORT_RFIType: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSE

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https://sam.gov/opp/0ec011cd16b84305a0644b8543879ee0/view
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    Posted Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 30, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
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The Department of Defense, through the Army Contracting Command Orlando, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights for the Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) as it seeks to transition to a comprehensive data-centric ecosystem. The objective is to enhance simulation and training systems by moving away from system-specific architectures to a modular, enterprise-level framework that prioritizes high-quality data to inform acquisition and operational decisions. This initiative is critical for improving military readiness and national defense, as it aims to integrate simulation models, sensor data, and advanced analytics across various systems. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by April 30, 2025, to Mr. Brian Williams at brian.m.williams14.civ@army.mil, with a maximum of five pages detailing their innovative approaches and best practices.

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STRI Data Centricity RFI.pdf
Apr 4, 2025, 8:07 PM UTC
The Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) is soliciting insights to develop a comprehensive data-centric strategy to enhance its simulation and training systems. The current data architecture is limited by system-specific implementations and the aim is to transition to a modular, enterprise-level architecture prioritizing high-quality data that informs acquisition and operational decisions. The Request for Information (RFI) seeks responses from qualified organizations regarding innovative approaches, best practices, and technical solutions that can facilitate this transition. Key areas of inquiry include data-centric architecture design, governance and management strategies, data analytics, simulation models, geospatial data integration, and the smooth implementation of the proposed solutions. The RFI emphasizes collaboration and improvement in training environments to support national defense readiness. The document establishes deadlines for submissions, submission formats, and confidentiality requirements while clarifying that this RFI does not constitute a solicitation but is part of preliminary information gathering for potential future procurement.
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