69--Objective Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) Technology Demonstrations - UPDATED

UPDATES: The following changes have been added to the announcement. - "In an effort to have a point of reference, the Government will provide a tower or a vehicle where antenna can be mounted. In either case, the tower height will not exceed 75 feet, thus arrangements need to be made to bring the correct cables, if needed." - "2.1.1 The system shall be capable of tracking up to 400 Soldier Wireless Devices (SWD), transmitting Time Space Position Information (TSPI) data at a programmable rate between Threshhold (T) 90 seconds and Objective (O) 30 seconds." The previous information was (T) 30 seconds and (O) 90 seconds All previous information remains unchanged. SPECIAL NOTICE: The purpose of this Special Notice is to inform Industry that the Government, in conjunction with Nova Technologies, will invite potential vendors to demonstrate their technology solutions for the Objective Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) program. The SMS will enable the tracking of soldiers during designated Special Forces land navigation courses. The Government is scheduling a Demonstration Week at the Hoffman Training Area located at Ft. Bragg, NC during the week of June 1-June 10, 2011. Interested vendors are encouraged to respond to this Special Notice no later than (NLT) May 23, 2011. ACQUISITION APPROACH: This effort will be executed under Special Operations Forces Requirements Analysis, Prototyping, Training, Operations and Rehearsal II (SOF RAPTOR II) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract (ID/IQC) with Nova Technologies. Nova Technologies, as the Prime Contractor of SOF RAPTOR II ID/IQ, will be the technology integrator while a separate industry partner will provide the innovative solution for Soldier Monitoring System. Phase I: Demonstration Week (1-10 Jun 2011). Vendors will be provided a 6 hour window date/time to demonstrate their product in the Hoffman Training Area, NC during June 1- June 10, 2011. Each vendor will be provided their designated date and timeslot for Demonstration Week NLT May 24, 2011. Further instructions will be provided to each interested vendor via a requirements document and a demonstration plan. Vendors are expected to bring their own product / equipment. No logistics support (power/antenna/vehicle etc) will be provided. In an effort to have a point of reference, the Government will provide a tower or a vehicle where antenna can be mounted. In either case, the tower height will not exceed 75 feet, thus arrangements need to be made to bring the correct cables, if needed. Submission of the information requested for Phase 1 will not exclude contractors from participating in future contract actions pertaining to the Objective SMS. Phase II: Industry Day. The Government plans to conduct an Industry Day in August of 2011. An exact date will be communicated once finalized. Phase III: Source Selection. A final RFP is estimated to be released by the end of the 4th quarter of Fiscal Year 2011 to solicit for the Objective SMS solution. 1. BACKGROUND The United States Special Operations Command (USASOC) and United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (USAJFKSWCS) has an immediate need for a Soldier Monitoring Systems (SMS) capable of tracking students that are conducting land navigation training. The Program Manager for Special Operations Forces Training Systems (PM STS) is specifically looking for a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) solution to meet the minimum requirements listed below. 2. OBJECTIVE SOLDIER MONITORING SYSTEM (SMS) REQUIREMENTS Nova Technologies, as the Prime Contractor under SOF RAPTOR II, will lead the effort (integration, test and deployment) along with the Government, to procure an Objective SMS that meets the USASOC requirements to track and locate student movement during training events. 2.1 Communications Subsystem (CS) The Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) shall have the capability to transmit (Tx)/receive (Rx) different type of messages between the Tactical Operations Center (TOC) and the Soldier Wireless Device (SWD). The minimum Common Operating Picture (COP) that the Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) is expected to provide includes signals for when: - A soldier is injured and a distress signal is initiated (emergency alert button); - A soldier fails to move a specific distance in a specified period of time (no motion alarm); - A soldier moves outside of the predetermined training area (Geofence alarm). 2.1.1 The system shall be capable of tracking up to 400 Soldier Wireless Devices (SWD), transmitting Time Space Position Information (TSPI) data at a programmable rate between Threshhold (T) 90 seconds and Objective (O) 30 seconds. 2.1.2 These areas are heavily wooded and consideration shall be given when selecting the frequency and infrastructure placement if needed. 2.1.3 The system shall not allow for voice communication between Soldier Wireless Devices (SWD). 2.1.4 The system shall not have an enabled interface for the soldier to type messages or view messages of any kind. 2.2 Tracking and Recording 2.2.1 The system, at a minimum, must have a (T) of 10 meter accuracy and an (O) of 1 meter accuracy of all individual candidates, that distinctly identifies each candidate. 2.2.2 Communication capability must allow for a 95% (T) and 98% (O) blanketed coverage (tracking) in the Sandhills Gamelands Preserve, Hoffman Training Area, NC and Camp MacKall, NC. 2.2.3 SFAS Cadre must have the ability to graphically view the student trainee route traveled, time traveled, and time spent stationary at a particular location throughout the duration of the exercise and have the ability to capture for an after action review. 2.2.4 The system should have a built in emergency (911) distress method, easily accessible to the candidate in an emergency situation. 2.3 Power 2.3.1 The system charge should allow operation for 24 hours (T) to 48 (O) continuous hours of transmitting without recharging. 2.4 Durability 2.4.1 The system transmitter, in working configuration and connected to the individual Soldier's uniform (inside Army Combat Unit (ACU) shoulder pocket, etc. vice on his LBE/rucksack equipment) must be durable enough to withstand an impact if dropped at different angles from a height of six feet. 2.4.2 The system shall be survivable in extreme weather conditions (i.e., precipitation falling at a rate of one inch per hour for a 10 hour period and temperatures ranging from -10 to 120 degrees F). 2.4.3 The system shall be submersible up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. 2.5 Size and Weight (including battery). 2.5.1 Weight: (O) 1.5 - 4 lbs (T) no heavier than 4.5 lbs 2.5.2 Size: (O) Designed to fit into the shoulder pocket (4.25 in x 5.5 in x 1.5 in). 2.6 Support Requirements 2.6.1 The objective solution should require limited support personnel, be sufficiently robust to maintain a high level of operational readiness and be user-friendly. 2.6.2 The solution should be able to be installed and maintained with minimal infrastructure and personnel. 3. INSTRUCTIONS TO POTENTIAL RESPONDENTS/DELIVERABLES 3.1 Response Requested 3.1.1 Interested vendors are requested to respond by May 23, 2011 no later than (NLT) 2:00 PM EST to: Ms Vanna McHale, Program Manager, Nova Technologies, email: contact@example.gov; phone +1 (555) 000-0000; with a copy to the Government POC's listed below. 3.1.2 Vendors are requested to provide a product specification document to include a cover page. The cover page should include company name, address, and points of contact including phone numbers and e-mail addresses. 3.1.3 All submissions to this Special Notice will be treated as proprietary information and should be marked accordingly. This information will not be made available to the public, but will be provided to Nova Technologies and the Government. 4. DISCLAIMER This notice does not constitute an invitation for bids or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject products or services nor will the Government reimburse any parties for costs associated with this request. This request is for informational purposes only. All interested parties are encouraged to respond to this notice. CONTRACTS POCs: Brian D. Serra Contract Specialist U.S. ARMY - PEO STRI 12350 Research Parkway Orlando, FL 32826 Desk: +1 (555) 000-0000 Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000 Email: contact@example.gov Lovisa D. Parks Contracting Officer SFAE-STRI-KOV Acquisition Center U.S. ARMY PEO STRI 12350 Research Parkway Orlando, FL 32826 Desk: +1 (555) 000-0000, DSN 970-3476 Fax: (407)-208-3410 contact@example.gov TECHNICAL POCs: Rick Matthews/ William Sanchez PM STS, PM CATT, PEO STRI 12350 Research Parkway Orlando, FL 32826 Desk: +1 (555) 000-0000