Source Sought Notice: Suite of Training Systems
ID: M67854-25-9-9000Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/74efa558ef034c279110c88f9a4c9b1c/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), is seeking white papers for the development of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Suite of Training Systems (STS). This initiative aims to design, develop, and deliver advanced training solutions, including an Electronic Classroom, Diagnostic Task Trainer, and Part Task Trainer, to enhance the training capabilities for ACV operators and maintainers. The project is significant for modernizing the training infrastructure of the U.S. Marine Corps, leveraging advanced technological solutions to improve operational readiness. Interested vendors must submit their white papers detailing their approach, software development strategies, and pricing estimates, with a total estimated funding of $6-12 million. The submission process is set to begin in fiscal year 2025, with implementation planned for 2026. For further inquiries, contact Jacob Garner at jacob.garner@usmc.mil or Shanna Laging at shanna.laging@usmc.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tianna Brown
    (703) 784-6717
    tianna.brown@usmc.mil
    Ty Jean-Louis
    tyronza.jeanlouis@usmc.mil
    Files
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    ACV Suite of Training System (STS) Questions and Answers.xlsx
    M67854-25-9-9000_ACV STS_Request for Whitepapers_v5_FINAL.pdf
    The Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Suite of Training Systems (STS) Request for White Papers (RFW) aims to develop advanced training solutions for the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). The project will leverage Other Transaction Authority (OTA) for prototype and potential follow-on production contracts, with an estimated value of $6-12 million. Key components include the Electronic Classroom (EC), Diagnostic Task Trainer (DTT), and Part Task Trainer (PTT), designed to enhance training for ACV operators and maintainers through simulation and hands-on experience. Prototypes will initiate design and testing activities in fiscal year 2025, with implementation planned for 2026. Vendors must prepare white papers outlining their approach, software development strategies, pricing estimates, and details on data rights, alongside scalability for future ACV variants. The Government intends to ensure robust data rights for eventual developments, with flexibility for negotiations. Only registered organizations in the System for Award Management are eligible to participate, with emphasis on data confidentiality and restrictions related to covered telecommunications services. The process includes two phases: submission of white papers and subsequent selection and award based on evaluations. This RFW represents the USMC's commitment to modernizing its training capabilities in alignment with technological advancements and operational requirements.
    PM AAA Suite of Training Systems RFI_Sources Sought Notice_Rev 1.pdf
    PM AAA Suite of Training Systems RFI_Sources Sought Notice.pdf
    PM AAA Suite of Training Systems RFI_Sources Sought Notice.pdf
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