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Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Small Arms Marksmanship Trainer (SAM-T) Device 3F89 Upgrade
INTRODUCTION: The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), Orlando, FL, is seeking information for potential sources to integrate, install, and test a Small Arms Training Device upgrade. The SAM-T upgrade will encompass removal and disposition of legacy M9 tethered training system with Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) simulated M-18 training device.
The contractor shall upgrade the thirty (30) firing lanes to sixty (60) individual firing lanes. The Contractor shall upgrade the functionality of the existing SAM-T by modifying, and integrating the current training device to a fully function sixty (60) lane
Small Arms Trainer. The selected device requires a tetherless, simulated M-18 pistol without the use of drop-in air recoil kits. The upgrade shall fully support the Navy’s Basic Hand Gun Course of Fire, as well as provide full and instantaneous scoring as
defined in the OPNAVINST 3591.1. Round impacts points shall be visible to both shooter and facilitator and remain visible until completion of the course of fire or cleared by instructor personnel. The device shall provide real life-like cycle of operations (recoil)
feedback during the weapons normal course of fire. The device shall connect all sixty lanes for simultaneous firing, small groups of fire, and independent lane remediation as desired by line coaches. The device shall be capable of being operated by one Instructor
Operator Station (IOS) and each lane shall contain a three, seven and fifteen yard simulated range to target. The training device as a whole shall provide a student throughput of 400 students per day. The device shall not require the use of Navy service pistols converted with drop-in air recoil kits. The device shall use existing 120VAC power requirements. The device must meet or exceed all DoD Cybersecurity requirements as defined in DoDI 8500.01 Instruction. The device shall provide for portable refilling stations.
Additional device requirements include tracking, scoring, and printing result of trainee’s by a unique identifier. The device shall also print a scoring report for all division trainees from sizes of 50-150 trainees per training session.
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The preponderance of the effort can be completed at the contractor’s facility; however physical updates will need to be done at Recruit Training Center (RTC), Great Lakes, IL SAM-T training facility.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND: The SAM-T provides training required for new sailors entering the fleet and refresher training for current sailors. The SAM-T device was developed for simulated hands-on hand gun familiarization training, in a safe environment prior to live weapons handling. The Navy has changed its base service pistol to the new M-18 pistol. All training events and qualification exercises performed on the SAM-T device simulate the actual experience as the identical events performed on a live
fire range.
REQUIRED CAPABILITIES: Interested parties should provide documentation of their Capabilities, Experience, Schedule, and Cost that demonstrates ability to fulfill the trainer enhancements and tasks.
a. CAPABILITIES: Interested parties should provide a brief company introduction and details on the company/organization, including any potential teaming approach. Include information on program management, systems engineering, requirements management, risks, and software development plans and processes. Additionally, any interested parties should provide responses to the following questions:
i. Describe your company's current relevant experience, within the last 5 years, for development, delivery, installation, and integration of COTS Small Arms trainers in relation to Navy and DoD units using the a simulated and tetherless M-18 training device that emulates the M-18 cycle of operations, stoppages and malfunctions.
ii. Describe your company's current relevant experience, within the last 5 years, for development, delivery, installation, and integration of COTS Small Arms trainers in relation to Navy and DoD units using the a simulated and tetherless M-18 training device that emulates the M-18 cycle of operations, stoppages and malfunctions without the use of drop-in air recoil kits.
iii. Describe your company's current relevant experience, within the last 5 years, for development, delivery, installation, and integration of COTS Small Arms trainers in relation to Navy and DoD units using scoring system that provides visual real-time points of impact and scoring calculations, student input and tracking, and report generation of event results.
iv. Describe the availability and qualifications of your Subject Matter Experts and how they will help you meet the requirements of Small Arms Marksmanship Trainer upgrade requirements.
v. Please provide your company’s financial status, current facilities, number of employees, and yearly revenue; whether or not your company has an approved accounting system; and whether or not your company holds a current Forward Pricing Rate Agreement, Recommendation, or Proposal with DCAA.
vi. Indicate your company's interest in participating as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor. If interested as a prime contractor, identify the suggested percentage goals of subcontracting opportunities.
b. EXPERIENCE: Companies should provide details showing their experience in similar work and any relevant experience on trainer simulation developments.
c. SCHEDULE: The Government anticipates the effort to require between 12 – 18 months for completion. Companies should provide comments as to their likelihood of satisfying the requirements within 18 months.
d. COST: The Government’s anticipated budget is $2.2M. Companies should provide a rough order of magnitude (ROM) for the identified trainer enhancements and tasks. Also, feedback and comments regarding the anticipated budget are encouraged.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Any resulting contract is not anticipated to have a security classification level. The Government currently has unlimited data rights for the 17C baseline and would like to maintain similar rights under DFARS clause 252.227-7013, Rights in technical data - Noncommercial items.
SIZE STATUS: The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 333318, size standard of 500 employees. The Product Service Code is 6910. Companies must identify their size status, the results of which will be utilized as guidance to determine any
potential set-aside basis.
SUBMISSION DETAILS: Interested businesses shall submit responses by email to Jennifer Kotar, at jennifer.a.kotar.civ@us.navy.mil and Holly DeFord at holly.j.deford.civ@us.navy.mil. Please submit all written questions by email to Jennifer Kotar and Holly DeFord. No phone or email solicitations with regards to the status of a
potential RFP will be accepted.
One electronically submitted response shall be received no later than 2:00 pm (EST) on 23 July 2021 and reference: SAMT-T Upgrade – Sources Sought. Interested businesses should submit a BRIEF capabilities statement package (no more than fifteen (15) 8.5 x 11 inch pages, font no smaller than 10 point) demonstrating ability to perform the requirement. Documentation should be organized into the following sections: Capabilities, Experience, Schedule, Cost, and ability to satisfy the Special Requirements
identified. All responses shall include Company Name, Company Address, Company Business Size, and Points-of-Contact (POC) including name(s), phone number, fax number, and email address.
