Program Manager Wargaming Capabilities - Software
ID: M6785426I2600Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2fbfefe0b1374f619370dea82e1db37e/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Marine Corps Program Manager Wargaming Capability (PM WGC), is seeking advanced software solutions for wargaming capabilities to support comprehensive military simulations. The objective is to develop a modular, open-architecture wargaming system that can execute end-to-end workflows—including planning, design, execution, data capture, analysis, and reporting—within a secure Azure cloud environment, addressing all levels of war and various warfighting domains. This initiative is crucial for enhancing military operational planning and analysis through sophisticated simulations. Interested vendors must submit an executive summary detailing their capabilities and technical approaches by January 30, 2026, and can engage further at the 2025 I/ITSEC conference. For inquiries, contact Victoria Downing at victoria.downing@usmc.mil or 703-784-1807.

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    26I2600 - WGC Software RFI_V2.pdf
    The U.S. Marine Corps Program Manager Wargaming Capability (PM WGC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to research wargaming software solutions. This RFI, M6785426I2600, seeks an advanced, modular, open-architecture wargaming system capable of supporting end-to-end wargaming workflows (plan, design, execute, capture data, analyze, report) in a secure Azure cloud environment. The software should cover all levels of war, warfighting domains, and functions, with an emphasis on agile and incremental development. PM WGC plans to engage with industry at the 2025 I/ITSEC conference and through a 2026 prize challenge. Responses are due by January 30, 2026, and must include an executive summary detailing capabilities, technical approaches, integration abilities, and business information, along with cost estimates and a proposed engineering plan. This RFI is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.
    26I2600 - WGC Software RFI.pdf
    The U.S. Marine Corps Program Manager Wargaming Capability (PM WGC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify wargaming software solutions. This RFI is for market research and is not a request for proposals. PM WGC seeks software capable of running an end-to-end wargaming workflow in a secure Azure cloud environment, emphasizing a modular and open architecture for future expansion. The software should support all levels of war, warfighting domains, and functions. Interested vendors must submit an executive summary by January 30, 2026, detailing their capabilities, technical approach, integration abilities, data collection methods, and compliance with various government requirements, including data rights and security clearances. PM WGC will provide updates at the 2025 I/ITSEC conference and plans a prize challenge in 2026.
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