U--Elevating Ocular Tactical Conditioning Program

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared under the authority of FAR 13.5, Test Program in Certain Commercial Items and in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The combined synopsis/solicitation number is W91CRB-10-T-0039. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 611699 with a small business standard of $7.00 million. This requirement is a small business set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The combined synopsis/solicitation number is W91CRB-10-T-0039 for the implementation and evaluation of a modified training simulation program that improves a soldiers kinetic eye movement and target acquisition skills. The modified commercial training simulation program shall be portable, modular, and shall include threat/no threat recognition, eye tracking, and human performance simulation. The existing technology shall be based on research and advancements in cognitive neuroscience, sports reaction training, learning theory, motivation, and human performance. The commercial platform shall already provide soldiers with a training program to increase the situational awareness, decision making, and reaction time when engaging targets. The modified commercial platform shall also improve soldiers engagement process and peripheral vision. The contractor shall be responsible for setup and initial customizations at Ft. Bragg, NC. The proposal for the modified commercial simulation system shall include the following: " 5 year system license to hardware, software, and basis content for an unlimited number of persons. " 1 set of system spare parts (i.e. projector, camera, cabling, CPU, air compressor). " 8 weapons conversion kits. " 1 year of system updates, patches, and fixes. " 10 days of train-the-train on the system throughout the 12 months. The details of the modification to existing commercial technology are outlined in the following technical phases. Performance Simulation The contractor shall provide a modified commercial simulation platform that enhances soldiers ability to recognize, process, and react to targets. The simulation shall allow trainees to visually acquire 1,500+ targets and fire 500+ virtual rounds in a single training session. The commercial system shall provide a laser-based performance simulation covering a 220 visual using virtual ammunition. Physical workouts strategies shall be incorporated within the simulation to create fatigue. Physical stimuli may include, but are not limited to: arm/hand weights, treadmills, and wobble boards. The commercial system shall incorporate best practices from motivational design to include: multi-tiered difficulty levels, competition amongst trainees, scoring and timed results, and confidence improvement. The system shall allow exportable results of the training sessions (i.e. Excel). Eye Tracking The modified commercial simulation system shall include a training system that enhances soldiers abilities to smoothly and clearly track fast objects. The system shall train smooth eye tracking across a known distance to reduce blind spots, and shall help train eye muscles to perform at higher speeds while taking in more information in less time. Similar to the Performance Simulation, the system shall incorporate best practices from learning and motivational design with the goal of reducing visual suppression within the human eye. Results of training sessions shall be exportable (i.e. Excel). Target Recognition The modified commercial simulation system shall include a training system that enhances soldiers abilities to recognize threats. Training sessions shall increase both the quantity of threats/no threats being processed and the speed at which they are displayed. Scenarios shall train subject matter recognition and situational awareness while removing social or racial profiling. Results of training sessions shall be exportable (i.e. Excel). The following Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) are required: " A001: Project Management Plan (PMP), Project Planning Chart, and Contract Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). The Contractor shall prepare and submit a written Project Management Plan (PMP), Project Planning Chart, and Contract Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for the conduct of all contractually imposed tasks. The PMP will include a project overview, background, objectives, identification of the customer with POC information and contract point of contact information, description of the contract vehicle, period of performance, contract value, and description of facilities, equipment, and materials required to execute all contractual tasks. In addition, the PMP will include a Project Schedule and a complete WBS of this program. The Contractor shall include updates to the Project Planning Chart and WBS in the Monthly Status Reports. " A002: Monthly Status Reports (MSR). The Contractor shall prepare and submit written Monthly Status Reports (MSR) identifying the work and management functions performed on all contractually imposed tasks. The MSR will include progress on all current tasks; summary of issues to be resolved; plans for the next reporting period; spending plan for the period of performance; actual expenditures to date; actual expenditures for the month just ended; and monthly and cumulative variation of actual expenditures from the planned expenditures. " A003: Meeting/Conference Minutes/Reports. The Contractor shall prepare and submit written detailed meeting agendas, handouts, presentations, and minutes for all formal meetings, conferences, symposia, or demonstrations held in support of all contractually imposed tasks. The Contractor shall prepare electronic or hardcopy viewgraphs that describe the program and results. The Contractor shall support any TSWG meeting in which information is requested by the Training Technology Subgroup by preparing presentation material, including pictures or graphics files, related to program status, accomplishments, issues, and deliverables. " A004: Final Report. The Contractor shall prepare and submit a Final Report reflecting the work conducted on all contractually imposed tasks. The Contractor shall submit the Final Report at the completion of the contract to summarize and document the tasks completed. 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