RFI for Soldier Virtual Trainer (SVT) – Weapons Skills Development (WSD)
Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-ORLANDOORLANDO, FL, 32826-3224, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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TRAINING AIDS (6910)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d480fd541f2849d18c6a38eddab42090/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the development of a Soldier Virtual Trainer (SVT) focused on virtual marksmanship training. The objective is to gather industry insights to replace the existing Engagement Skills Trainer II (EST II) program with a modernized system that incorporates new technologies while maintaining legacy capabilities. This initiative is crucial for enhancing training effectiveness and flexibility for soldiers, and it may lead to future prototype agreements under 10 U.S.C. §4022. Interested vendors are required to submit their responses by September 27, 2024, and should direct inquiries to William Moses at william.f.moses.civ@army.mil or Ralph R. Barnes at ralph.r.barnes.civ@army.mil.

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    William Moses
    william.f.moses.civ@army.mil
    Ralph R Barnes
    ralph.r.barnes.civ@army.mil
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    The U.S. Army has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry input regarding the development of a Soldier Virtual Trainer (SVT) for virtual marksmanship training. This initiative aims to replace the existing EST II program with a more modern, flexible system that integrates new technologies while retaining legacy capabilities. Vendors are requested to provide comprehensive white papers addressing specific inquiries related to their virtual training solutions, including software approaches, integration potential, scalability for trainee numbers, instructor capabilities, and system accreditation. The aim is to assess vendor capabilities for a potential future Request for Solutions (RFS) that may lead to prototype agreements under 10 U.S.C. §4022. Responses are required by September 27, 2024, with guidelines on formatting and submission outlined. Notably, this RFI serves solely as a market research tool, and no contracts will be awarded based solely on the responses. The document emphasizes that proprietary information must be marked accordingly and all submissions become government property.
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