2019 Special Operations Forces (SOF) Warrior Operational Requirements Discussion Symposium (SWORDS) and 2019 Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Capabilities and Technology Expo (JCTE)

2019 Special Operations Forces (SOF) Warrior Operational Requirements Discussion Symposium (SWORDS) and 2019 Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Capabilities and Technology Expo (JCTE) 1. Introduction A. The Program Executive Office Special Operations Forces Warrior (PEO-SW) and Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) will conduct a combined 2019 SWORDS/JCTE (previously SOFWIC) event on November 6, 2019. The purpose of this event is to provide industry with an opportunity for a focused engagement with members of PEO-SW and JSOC to share ideas that facilitate the delivery of innovative capabilities to Special Operations Forces (SOF). To alleviate any confusion regarding this event, please read the entire announcement thoroughly and refer to the information provided. B. SWORDS/JCTE will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at the Tampa Marriott Westshore, 1001 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607. C. The SWORDS/JCTE General Session will be open to all interested vendors. The General Session will consist of introductory presentations by Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (SOF AT&L) leadership, an overview of PEO-SW warfighting commodity areas, an overview of JSOC Capability and Technology Interest items and forecasted contracting opportunities for FY20 and beyond. Immediately following the general session, the remainder of the day will consist of 60-minute invitation-only sessions of selected vendors to discuss their White Paper and/or Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) Proposal submissions to USSOCOM personnel. No other vendors will be allowed in these sessions besides the presenting vendor. However, the PEO and Deputy PEO, program manager, and representatives from the Director, Science and Technology (S&T) office, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) office, Technology Industrial Liaison Office (TILO), SOFWERX and the Joint Acquisition Task Force (JATF) will be available throughout the day to discuss collaboration opportunities. Presenters of selected White Papers and/or CRADA proposals will receive their invitation via email. D. Vendors interested in submitting White Papers to PEO-SW should review the Capability Needs listed in Paragraph 1.F. below. E. Vendors interested in submitting CRADA proposals to JSOC should review the unclassified or classified Capability and Technology Interest Items list available by request via email to contact@example.gov to initiate the process. Note that JSOC is interested in CRADA proposals primarily. 1) The SOF enterprise desires to inform and influence industry's internal investment decisions in areas that address SOF's most sensitive and urgent interest areas. Many in industry have expertise, capacity, funding and a desire to better understand and invest in SOF unique interest areas. 2) Factors that make this unique collaboration opportunity attractive include: a. Increasing Military Budget Austerity - SOF is a judicious transition partner whose future resourcing is among the most well-preserved of the military Services. It is desirable to improve collaboration in an era where budget austerity tends to erect barriers to open communication. b. Intellectual Property (IP) - the commercialization of dual-use (government/ commercial) technology can reduce costs to the government, but government contracting IP clauses can restrict industry's ability to capitalize on their own IP. The proposed collaboration model preserves and protects industry's ownership of their intellectual property. 3) Why does it matter? The technical advantage of US Special Operations is both critical and time sensitive. The time involved in the formal Requirements, Contracting and Acquisition processes can delay the fielding of cutting edge capabilities and negatively affect that technical advantage. Teaming with problem solvers early can mitigate process delay and help SOF maintain our technical advantage. F. The most up to date PEO-SW listing of Capability Interests Areas is listed in priority order by commodity area below: 1) Ground Mobility: a. Suspension/ Seat shock absorption technology for Ground Mobility Vehicle 1.1/Non-Standard Commercial Vehicle (GMV 1.1/NSCV) i. Vehicle - Suspension system related upgrades/replacement to increase performance, durability and reliability. ii. Occupant - Vehicle occupant technology that improves the isolation between the input from the terrain and the corresponding input to an occupant thus reducing Operator fatigue. b. Means of reducing driver cognitive workload in lone driving or convoy situations by adding autonomy or other driver aids. c. Payload Enhancement (GMV 1.1) - solutions that enable the vehicle to carry more payload without significantly degrading performance. d. Battery Technology (NSCV, GMV 1.1) - Mature 12 Volt (or higher) battery technology for cold temperature start and/or reduced size without degrading Cold Cranking Amperage or AMP hours. Mature battery technologies that can withstand cold start scenarios down to -50 degrees Fahrenheit and also extend the timeline for silent watch. Reducing size, but not performance, is ideal as well. Certified for flight is required. e. Light Vehicle Safety Improvements and Accessories for Light All-Terrain-Vehicle (LTATV) - Improvements to general safety items to include (but not limited to): seating, roll cages, stability control, driver assist functions, etc. f. Visual Augmentation Integration to enhance Mobility (all platforms) - Solutions to allow for enhanced terrain navigation, better awareness of vehicle surroundings in day, night or adverse weather conditions. Mobility is also enhanced by technology allowing the vehicle driver to keep his eyes and focus on the road more often during operations while still having all the key vehicle operational data available to the driver (e.g. HUD, lane monitoring). Information provided to the driver, perhaps in an augmented reality manner, which helps the driver identify if the route taken is suitable or capable of navigation based on the vehicle. 2) PM - Lethality: Special Operations Forces require a comprehensive, systems-of-systems, innovative strategy to fulfill small unit lethality objectives against pacing threats. Evolving from SECDEF, Joint Staff, USSOCOM and COCOM guidance the PM for SOF Lethality will implement rapid acquisition authorities to evaluate capabilities that fulfill the Nation's strategic objectives. The systems of systems development strategy will be outlined as the Lethal Integrated Operator-Network (LIO-N) (see Figure 1, found on Attachment #01). The LIO-N integrates tactical "at-the-edge" lethality with emerging networked information and autonomous systems to enable precision engagement from close quarters to over-the-horizon distances with organic and non-organic target engagement methods. a. Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS): Sensor technologies being developed include image intensification thermal imaging, short wave infrared, multi-spectral, fusion, and other sensor types. Developments will decrease weight, increase range, increase situational awareness, provide data, image processing, image, filtering, determine wind speed, observe bullet trace, and sensor fusion to be able to detect, identify, classify and engage targets at greater ranges. Intra-Soldier Wireless (ISW) integration - is the emerging standard of wireless interoperability amongst devices worn by a soldier. Any device that connects through wireless to other soldier-worn devices must integrate ISW (See Figure 2, found on Attachment #01). i. Signature Reduction technologies for Targeting Laser (Out-of-Band and Notional Laser) - Laser designation technologies that are able to be perceived through typical and widely fielded Image Intensification technologies. Notional laser could exist only in virtual reality and be perceived through an integrated augmented reality display inside an eyepiece of Night Vision Goggles (NVG) (ISW integration). ii. Precision Aiming laser with built in range finding (up to 2000m), ballistics, and environmental sensing capable of blue tooth and Near field communications (ISW integration). iii. Head-mounted Devices - Looking for weight saving technologies or novel methods to move weight off of the head (ISW integration). iv. Capabilities Include technologies that utilize Virtual Reality (VR) and / or Augment Reality (AR) information solely, together, or in combination with actual reality (R), to improve SOF operational mission effectiveness. Man portable system, that can process georeferenced imagery on a laptop (or desktop) computer, or other mission suitable, portable computational device, to create a three dimensional (3D) virtual rendering of a potential objective area in an austere environment. The virtual rendering can then be used to conduct a virtual walk through of the objective area for mission planning and rehearsal purposes. This virtual environment is also capable of allowing an Operator to assign and place mission critical points of interest that can be translated into the Operator's Tactical Assault Kit (TAK), (ISW integration). v. Hand Held Devices - Seeking size, weight, and power enhancements on handheld VAS commodities (ISW integration). vi. Weapon Mounted Devices - seeking size, weight, and power enhancements on weapon mounted VAS commodities (ISW integration). vii. Ballistic reticle design options that accommodate current and future crew served weapons for increased accuracy both day and night (ISW integration). viii. Precision Variable powered optics capable of acquiring targets at 50-1500m and beyond (ISW integration). ix. Next Generation Target Location Device - Increased target location accuracy capabilities that reduce target location error (TLE) for next generation hand held observation and targeting systems (ISW integration). x. Thermal Beacon Technologies (Mid Wave Thermal or other Spectrum solutions) range >1.00'm. The thermal scene of a battlefield environment is often cluttered and dynamic. This presents a difficult scenario for a human observer to pick out a thermal signal from a friendly device (ISW integration). b. Ammunition and Weapon Systems: i. Signature reduction for Small Arms - Sound, Flash, Thermal. ii. Machine Gun Suppressor capable of surviving high volume/rate of fire. iii. Intermediate Caliber (.338NM) - Long Range Machine Gun 2000m to include new tripod, long range-ruggedized optics, and polymer ammunition. iv. Suppressor for MK27 Gen 4. v. Programmable Ammunition: Munitions (all types: small/medium/large caliber, grenades, shoulder launched) with programmable capabilities, including terminal effects (Point Detonating, Delay Detonating, Air Burst, etc.) and/or trajectory (direct fire, top attack, course correction, guidance, etc. vi. Precision Strike Capabilities capable of providing precision fires on ranged targets (1k-50k). Seeking improved and extended datalink capability that enhances overall range and ATAK control of multiple munitions. 3) Soldier Protection, Survival, and Equipment Systems (SSES): a. Body Armor - Novel technologies and designs that significantly decrease weight while increasing or maintaining level of protection. b. Ballistic Helmet - Lightweight ballistic helmet and optional modular mandible that defeats the 7.62x39mm MSC projectile at muzzle velocity; Pad/liner technology to meet or exceed a 14 ft/s impact with less than 150G acceleration, while maintaining comfort and stability of the helmet. c. Special Operations Eye Protection - High visible light transmission laser protection (visible and IR); ability for a single lens to adapt to various lighting conditions near instantaneously. Technology to mitigate fogging of lenses. d. Extremity Protection for Extreme High Altitude - Airborne operations are conducted at extreme high altitudes with air temps below -40 C. These temps can lead to vasoconstriction in the extremities. Seeking active heating capabilities to reduce likelihood of vasoconstriction and maintain dexterity during these airborne operations and throughout all phases of the mission. e. Logistics - Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliant internet accessible web application (certified mixed/feeder system) for the Special Operations Forces Personal Equipment Advanced Requirements (SPEAR) program capable of property accountability, warehouse management, logistics/supply functions, financial, and personnel management data to include the conversion of measurements to sizes using an approved algorithm for Special Operations Forces-Peculiar (SO-P) individual equipment. Integration with the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) logistics enterprise is mandatory. 4) Tactical Combat Casualty Care Medical Systems (TCCC): a. Novel FDA approved technologies that apply to individual casualty care and casualty evacuation. b. Active Cooling and Heating Whole Blood Storage Container - As SOF medics transition from crystalloid and colloid to whole blood for traumatic hemorrhagic resuscitation they are facing major logistical challenges due to the limited temperature range for storing and transporting whole blood far forward on the battlefield. Seeking portable active cooling and heating storage container capable of holding 1-2 units of blood within the FDA regulation temperature range for four (4) to five (5) days. The light weight container should be small enough to fit inside of, or attached to, the current USOCOM Medic Aid Bag and be powered by standard commercial batteries commonly found in a deployed environment. c. Handheld Battlefield Ultrasound - SOF medics have a requirement for a handheld ultrasound device capable of use in a battlefield environment. Due to the space and weight limitations within the Special Operations medical aid bag, the battlefield ultrasound should be limited to a single universal transducer which can be used for a range applications. The single universal transducer must be durable enough for the battlefield environment and able to function on the Android operating system. 5) Electronic Counter Measures (ECM): a. Increased battery power density providing the same equipment operating life at a size/weight reduction of up to 50%. b. High performance multi-band antennas that can be used for electronic countermeasures systems, communications systems, and other functions while reducing SWAP on platforms/operators. 6) Counter - Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS): a. Passive radar - Radar detection that operates in a passive/promiscuous mode rather than active emitting. Ability for multiple/simultaneous detections. b. Auto Pilot detection - Detection of non-RF telemetry like Pixhawk, Mavlink, etc., autopilot drone modes. Small, lightweight, low power solutions. c. Detection - Detecting drones using LTE cellular technology. d. Kinetic Defeat - Small, lightweight kinetic/hard kill solutions. 2. White Paper Submission Guidelines A. Submitted Whitepapers are discouraged from being marketing in nature or previously submitted ideas. PEO-SW is looking for true innovative, out-of-the-box thinking, conceptual approaches, and ideas with respect to the areas listed in Paragraph 1.F. above. White Papers must be in the following format: 1) All White Paper submissions must be UNCLASSIFIED. 2) No more than two pages in length in Microsoft Word or .pdf compatible format including graphs, pictures, and analyses. Documents longer than 2 pages will not be considered in their entirety. Cover page and table of contents, if included, will not be included in the page count. 3) Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches; font size shall be 12 point. 4) To ensure adequate consideration, the first paragraph in each white paper must clearly state which PEO-SW Capability Need the white paper pertains to. B. Include the following information at minimum: 1) Clearly identify the tactical and/or cost reduction benefits of your product or concept. 2) Identify the technical and programmatic risks you foresee in completing (or adapting) your design and include your program plan, timeline, testing, and current design level effort. 3) PEO-SW is looking for mature technologies that would be available for operational environment testing or qualification (i.e., TRL 7-9). Empirical, laboratory, or field test data to support the maturity of the proposed technology should be included. If you have lower TRL technologies, please refer to the S&T directorate site and feel free to attend the SWORDS General Session. 4) If available, please include a schedule and cost estimate in your white paper. 3. CRADA Proposal Submission Guidelines A. All CRADA Proposal submissions must be UNCLASSIFIED. B. A CRADA Proposal Cover Sheet and proposal guidance are available for download at the Vulcan submittal website described below. All CRADA proposals must include the cover sheet and adhere to the guidance to receive full consideration. Vendors may submit additional documentation as desired. However, vendors are discouraged from submitting "marketing material". Instead, focus on providing the technical and operationally relevant information we will need to conclude that your CRADA proposal is worth pursuing. For example, technical merit involves assessing the current technology readiness level (TRL) of the major systems/sub-systems describing the basis for your estimate (i.e. theory, modelling & simulation results, lab data, field test data, operational use data, etc.), and providing the environmental, field, or lab test data needed to fully support your assertion through uploading the technical reports/results to Vulcan or providing a link for download. C. All vendors who submit a CRADA proposal will be provided with the results of JSOC's assessment through the Vulcan site. 4. Use of Vulcan for White Paper and CRADA Proposal Submissions A. As announced at SOFIC 2019, Vulcan is a web interface and automated tech scouting tool to streamline efforts across the enterprise to discover and enable the sharing of vendor technologies within the SOF enterprise. PEO-SW and JSOC will use Vulcan to support this event. Submittal instructions are located at each of these sites. B. If you wish to submit a White Paper to PEO-SW, sign up and/or log into Vulcan at https://www.vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=43fb2177-5726 -4044-a77d-1cd9ecf68d7e C. If you wish to submit a CRADA Proposal to JSOC, sign up and/or log into Vulcan at https://www.vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=b0a6a98a-a42d-4686-840c-cb1cb13e68f3 D. If you experience issues with the Vulcan-SOF site or have any issues uploading your inputs as prescribed above, contact the Vulcan Help desk at contact@example.gov. Note that you can edit your technology scout cards all the way through to the Special Notice deadline. As a result, there is NO need to wait until the deadline to sign-up for a Vulcan account and submit your input. E. Based on the Government's assessment of the potential value and significance of the White Paper or CRADA Proposal provided, your company may be selected to present at SWORDS on November 6, 2019. Selectees will be notified via e-mail from contact@example.gov with time and location details. SWORDS will not be able to provide audio visual equipment, selectees will be required to provide their own audio visual equipment during their presentation. 5. White Paper and/or CRADA Proposal Due Date: All white papers and CRADA Proposals must be submitted through Vulcan no later than 1700 EST, August 8, 2019. 6. Registration A. In addition to White Paper and CRADA Proposal submissions through Vulcan, ALL vendors who wish to attend the opening General Session (whether or not they submitted a White Paper or CRADA Proposal) must register at https://swords2019.eventbrite.com. This site will close on October 15, 2019 or when maximum capacity has been reached. Seating is limited so prompt registration is recommended to ensure access to the General Sessions. Once your registration has been submitted, additional information will be received via e-mail from contact@example.gov. B. In an attempt to limit headcount and allow for maximum exposure to different vendors, there will be a maximum of two (2) people allowed per vendor. If you are a large company which has multiple business units, or multiple papers to present with different subject matter experts, the Government is allowing two presenters per selected white paper. 7. Who Should Attend? A. Industry (large and small businesses) interested in gaining additional insight into future SOF capability needs. B. Industry selected for one-on-one presentation that submitted a white paper. C. Industry that attended SOFIC in May 2019 or requested a copy of the classified or unclassified JSOC Capability and Technology Interest Items List and then submitted a CRADA Proposal that is selected for presentation. 8. End State and What to Expect Afterwards? A. As an end-state, industry can expect to better understand the needs and focus areas of the PEO-SW and JSOC portfolios. B. Companies can gain knowledge of USSOCOM collaboration opportunities. C. Representatives from all business types can receive feedback through General Session Q&A and follow on feedback from the Operational User community if their technology information is deemed valuable and passed on. D. Each company selected to present will receive feedback on their presentation and may be selected to engage in a collaborative opportunity with USSOCOM or JSOC. 9. General Information A. Please note that this event is for collaboration purposes only. It does not constitute a specific offer or commitment by USSOCOM to fund, in whole or in part, any opportunities referenced herein. Respondents to invitations to present papers and registered General Session attendees are responsible to coordinate their own lodging and transportation requirements. Invitations to present a selected white paper or CRADA Proposal should not be construed as a requirement for which the Government is financially liable. Respondents will not be reimbursed for any travel, labor, information, etc., they provide in conjunction with this Special Notice. No contracts will result from participation in this event or white papers received; however, information received may be used in market research. B. This PEO-SW collaboration event is in accordance with FAR 15.201(e) and is specifically for future and emerging technologies that would significantly advance designated commodity areas. This is NOT a Broad Agency Announcement, solicitation, or request for contractual offers. Interested participants are requested to follow submission guidelines to minimize expending extensive effort in preparing a white paper or CRADA Proposal that may not be considered or submitting unneeded proprietary information. All proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with FAR 3.104 and 18 U.S.C. - 1905. C. PEO-SW and JSOC will utilize contractor consultant/advisors to assist with the execution of this event. All advisors shall comply with procurement integrity laws and shall sign non-disclosure agreements. The Government shall take into consideration requirements for avoiding conflicts of interest and ensure advisors comply with safeguarding proprietary data. Contractor consultant/advisors will also be involved in follow on collaboration with selected industry partners, including managing and maintaining the websites and other tasks PEO-SW and JSOC assigns. 019 Special Operations Forces (SOF) Warrior Operational Requirements Discussion Symposium (SWORDS) and 2019 Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Capabilities and Technology Expo (JCTE) 1. Introduction A. The Program Executive Office Special Operations Forces Warrior (PEO-SW) and Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) will conduct a combined 2019 SWORDS/JCTE (previously SOFWIC) event on November 6, 2019. The purpose of this event is to provide industry with an opportunity for a focused engagement with members of PEO-SW and JSOC to share ideas that facilitate the delivery of innovative capabilities to Special Operations Forces (SOF). To alleviate any confusion regarding this event, please read the entire announcement thoroughly and refer to the information provided. B. SWORDS/JCTE will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at the Tampa Marriott Westshore, 1001 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607. C. The SWORDS/JCTE General Session will be open to all interested vendors. The General Session will consist of introductory presentations by Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (SOF AT&L) leadership, an overview of PEO-SW warfighting commodity areas, an overview of JSOC Capability and Technology Interest items and forecasted contracting opportunities for FY20 and beyond. Immediately following the general session, the remainder of the day will consist of 60-minute invitation-only sessions of selected vendors to discuss their White Paper and/or Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) Proposal submissions to USSOCOM personnel. No other vendors will be allowed in these sessions besides the presenting vendor. However, the PEO and Deputy PEO, program manager, and representatives from the Director, Science and Technology (S&T) office, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) office, Technology Industrial Liaison Office (TILO), SOFWERX and the Joint Acquisition Task Force (JATF) will be available throughout the day to discuss collaboration opportunities. Presenters of selected White Papers and/or CRADA proposals will receive their invitation via email. D. Vendors interested in submitting White Papers to PEO-SW should review the Capability Needs listed in Paragraph 1.F. below. E. Vendors interested in submitting CRADA proposals to JSOC should review the unclassified or classified Capability and Technology Interest Items list available by request via email to contact@example.gov to initiate the process. Note that JSOC is interested in CRADA proposals primarily. 1) The SOF enterprise desires to inform and influence industry's internal investment decisions in areas that address SOF's most sensitive and urgent interest areas. Many in industry have expertise, capacity, funding and a desire to better understand and invest in SOF unique interest areas. 2) Factors that make this unique collaboration opportunity attractive include: a. Increasing Military Budget Austerity - SOF is a judicious transition partner whose future resourcing is among the most well-preserved of the military Services. It is desirable to improve collaboration in an era where budget austerity tends to erect barriers to open communication. b. Intellectual Property (IP) - the commercialization of dual-use (government/ commercial) technology can reduce costs to the government, but government contracting IP clauses can restrict industry's ability to capitalize on their own IP. The proposed collaboration model preserves and protects industry's ownership of their intellectual property. 3) Why does it matter? The technical advantage of US Special Operations is both critical and time sensitive. The time involved in the formal Requirements, Contracting and Acquisition processes can delay the fielding of cutting edge capabilities and negatively affect that technical advantage. Teaming with problem solvers early can mitigate process delay and help SOF maintain our technical advantage. F. The most up to date PEO-SW listing of Capability Interests Areas is listed in priority order by commodity area below: 1) Ground Mobility: a. Suspension/ Seat shock absorption technology for Ground Mobility Vehicle 1.1/Non-Standard Commercial Vehicle (GMV 1.1/NSCV) i. Vehicle - Suspension system related upgrades/replacement to increase performance, durability and reliability. ii. Occupant - Vehicle occupant technology that improves the isolation between the input from the terrain and the corresponding input to an occupant thus reducing Operator fatigue. b. Means of reducing driver cognitive workload in lone driving or convoy situations by adding autonomy or other driver aids. c. Payload Enhancement (GMV 1.1) - solutions that enable the vehicle to carry more payload without significantly degrading performance. d. Battery Technology (NSCV, GMV 1.1) - Mature 12 Volt (or higher) battery technology for cold temperature start and/or reduced size without degrading Cold Cranking Amperage or AMP hours. Mature battery technologies that can withstand cold start scenarios down to -50 degrees Fahrenheit and also extend the timeline for silent watch. Reducing size, but not performance, is ideal as well. Certified for flight is required. e. Light Vehicle Safety Improvements and Accessories for Light All-Terrain-Vehicle (LTATV) - Improvements to general safety items to include (but not limited to): seating, roll cages, stability control, driver assist functions, etc. f. Visual Augmentation Integration to enhance Mobility (all platforms) - Solutions to allow for enhanced terrain navigation, better awareness of vehicle surroundings in day, night or adverse weather conditions. Mobility is also enhanced by technology allowing the vehicle driver to keep his eyes and focus on the road more often during operations while still having all the key vehicle operational data available to the driver (e.g. HUD, lane monitoring). Information provided to the driver, perhaps in an augmented reality manner, which helps the driver identify if the route taken is suitable or capable of navigation based on the vehicle. 2) PM - Lethality: Special Operations Forces require a comprehensive, systems-of-systems, innovative strategy to fulfill small unit lethality objectives against pacing threats. Evolving from SECDEF, Joint Staff, USSOCOM and COCOM guidance the PM for SOF Lethality will implement rapid acquisition authorities to evaluate capabilities that fulfill the Nation's strategic objectives. The systems of systems development strategy will be outlined as the Lethal Integrated Operator-Network (LIO-N) (see Figure 1, found on Attachment #01). The LIO-N integrates tactical "at-the-edge" lethality with emerging networked information and autonomous systems to enable precision engagement from close quarters to over-the-horizon distances with organic and non-organic target engagement methods. a. Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS): Sensor technologies being developed include image intensification thermal imaging, short wave infrared, multi-spectral, fusion, and other sensor types. Developments will decrease weight, increase range, increase situational awareness, provide data, image processing, image, filtering, determine wind speed, observe bullet trace, and sensor fusion to be able to detect, identify, classify and engage targets at greater ranges. Intra-Soldier Wireless (ISW) integration - is the emerging standard of wireless interoperability amongst devices worn by a soldier. Any device that connects through wireless to other soldier-worn devices must integrate ISW (See Figure 2, found on Attachment #01). i. Signature Reduction technologies for Targeting Laser (Out-of-Band and Notional Laser) - Laser designation technologies that are able to be perceived through typical and widely fielded Image Intensification technologies. Notional laser could exist only in virtual reality and be perceived through an integrated augmented reality display inside an eyepiece of Night Vision Goggles (NVG) (ISW integration). ii. Precision Aiming laser with built in range finding (up to 2000m), ballistics, and environmental sensing capable of blue tooth and Near field communications (ISW integration). iii. Head-mounted Devices - Looking for weight saving technologies or novel methods to move weight off of the head (ISW integration). iv. Capabilities Include technologies that utilize Virtual Reality (VR) and / or Augment Reality (AR) information solely, together, or in combination with actual reality (R), to improve SOF operational mission effectiveness. Man por...