Theater Naval Wargame for Strategy Refinement
ID: N242-087Type: BOTH
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Topic

Theater Naval Wargame for Strategy Refinement

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: NAVY

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTH

Topic Link

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

Additional Information

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is seeking proposals for the development of a Theater Naval Wargame aimed at enhancing strategy refinement within tactical and strategic systems. The objective is to create a wargaming framework that accurately simulates naval conflicts, incorporating factors such as crew proficiency, combatant characteristics, and environmental influences, while allowing for both single-player and multi-player modes. This initiative is critical as future naval engagements may involve complex scenarios that require advanced wargaming capabilities, which are currently lacking in commercial offerings. Interested parties must submit their proposals by June 12, 2024, with the opportunity encompassing both Phase I and Phase II development stages, and further details can be found at the provided solicitation agency URL.

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