Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality Training Environment (VIRTUAL TESTBED) with Radiological/Nuclear Considerations
Description(s): This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) and there is no solicitation available at this time. No response will be provided to requests for solicitation. This sources sought notice is published for market research purposes only.
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) requests responses to this SSN to obtain technical information, cost, limitations, and other market information of available augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) capabilities for potential future acquisition initiatives.
This SSN seeks information on existing solutions for virtual training and testing platforms for DoD combat forces operating in a battlefield nuclear warfare (BNW) environment, or performing radiological threat objects find and interdict operations. Leveraging AR/VR capabilities will increase the ability to train in relevant situations in a reduced cost environment. AR/VR capabilities will not replace field training requirements but will enable their execution and training iterations. Battlefield scenarios at all levels are of interest (large force movement down to individual movement). Purpose is to test warfighter scenarios and decision-making to provide users realistic outcomes to support training and course-of-action selection when faced with radiological/nuclear threats. Additionally, the solution may be leveraged for planning training scenarios and equipment testing events. Radiological/nuclear considerations may include everything from point radiation sources, area contamination, and nuclear weapon detonation. Responses to this SSN can address all or a down selection of specific aspects described above.
Responses to this SSN should include:
•· -Technological description of existing solution
•· -Solution coding language, if applicable
•· -Concept of use
•· -Technical operational system requirements for solution utilization
•· -Hardware requirements for solution
•· -Description addressing the ease of modification or supplementation with additional parameters (example - adding new radiation detection equipment into a scenario)
•· -Technical support availability and access for users
•· -Battlefield environments description
•· -Radiological/Nuclear hazards capability description
•· -Images/Pictures of solution utilization
Sources having the capability and/or concept to meet all or some of the needs of this SSN are invited to respond. Responses should be limited to a five (5) page white paper; not including cover page, cover letter, and table of contents. White paper responses should be in 12 point Times New Roman font or similar font style. Any propriety concepts of information should be clearly identified as such. Submitted data and information will not be returned. Any information submitted in responses to this SSN is strictly voluntary. This notice is for information planning purposes and the Government will not pay or otherwise reimburse respondents for response submissions.
Electronic responses are required and shall be submitted to Mr. Lyndon Wrighten at lyndon.f.wrighten3.civ@mail.mil; no later than Tuesday, August 12, 2019, at 2 p.m. EST. All emails should include in the subject line the RFI number and submitting organization's name. All documentation shall become the property of the Government.
Unless otherwise stated herein, no additional information is available. Requests for additional information will be disregarded. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, to make award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interest parties in support of any effort in association with this SSN. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract.
Lyndon Wrighten, Program Manager, Phone 1-571-616-5109, Email lyndon.f.wrighten3.civ@mail.mil - , Contract Specialist
