SAM #TREXII-26-04

Prototype Development for Small Arms Orientation Device and STE LTS Indirect Fire Training Device

This opportunity is a Request for Solutions (RFS) from the U.S. Army Contracting Command - Orlando (ACC-Orlando) via the TReX II consortium, seeking prototype development for advanced military training devices. - Two main prototype efforts are requested: - Small Arms Orientation Device - Must provide accurate orientation for engaging human targets at 1000 meters and vehicles at 5000 meters - Requires resistance to environmental interference, easy calibration, low-light operation, compact size/weight, and 72-hour battery life - Must penetrate concealment and obscurants - STE LTS Indirect Fire Training Device - Must collect and replicate digital gun data for training - Requires minimal setup and provides near real-time impact feedback for forward observers - Must integrate with military training instrumentation systems - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are listed; this is a prototype solicitation - The prototyping period is structured in 12-month increments, with objectives to be agreed upon between the vendor and the government - The contracting office is located at 12211 Science Dr, Orlando, FL 32826-3224 - No estimated contract value is provided, as this is an RFS for prototypes

Description

This Special Notice is to advise interested members of the Training and Readiness Accelerator II (TReX II), as well as other interested members within the U.S. technology base, that a Request for Solutions (RFS) has been issued by Advanced Technology International (ATI) for Small Arms Orientation Device and STE LTS Indirect Fire.

The purpose of the Training and Readiness Accelerator II (TReX II) is to spur innovative development, demonstration, and expedited delivery of prototypes to increase Warfighter readiness via modeling, simulation, education/training, experimental validation, and military readiness focused projects. A consortium has been established to develop prototypes directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness of military personnel and the supporting platforms, systems, components, or materials proposed to be acquired or developed by the Department of Defense (DOD), or to improvement of platforms, systems, components, or materials in use by the Armed Forces.

The end state is a weapon orientation device sufficiently accurate to support a ballistic model-based engagement for small arms. The device will penetrate concealment and obscurants but not cover) The device will have no more weight or size than the current laser small arms transmitter. The device will last at least 72 hours between battery changes.  The prototyping will occur in 12-month Periods of Performance. The vendor and Government will agree on a set of objectives.

Desired Objectives

The weapon orientation device critical objectives include: accuracy to engage a human target at 1000 meters out to engaging a vehicle at 5000 meters; accuracy is not affected by training conditions such as metal or electromagnetic interference;  easy to calibrate the system and infrequent re-calibrations required; ability to lead and elevate over a target;  and ability to engage in low light or no-light conditions. In addition, the following are objectives providing trade space in the prototyping efforts: size and weight less than the current laser small arms transmitter, a 72-hour battery life, ability to engage through concealment and obscurants, and the ability to fire multiple round bursts.

Desired Objectives

At the firing unit (howitzer or mortar), the training device must collect all information needed to correctly replicate a firing event in the instrumentation system. The device must require minimal setup and tear down effort on the part of the unit.

The instrumentation system requires a tap into the digital gun data. The instrumentation system can use gun data to replicate indirect fire effects in a training event.

The forward observer must see the “notional” round impact near real time and with sufficient accuracy allowing the forward observer to adjust round impact. The forward observer may use different devices such as binoculars or Joint Engagement Targeting System (JETS).

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