SAM #70LGLYUFS

Market Research for Integrated Use of Force Simulators and Support Services

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) is seeking industry input on providing, upgrading, and supporting integrated interactive Use of Force (UOF) simulators for law enforcement training at multiple locations. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) - FLETC Glynco Procurement Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Integrated interactive Use of Force (UOF) simulator systems - Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) platforms preferred - Realistic simulation of firearms, less-than-lethal devices, and scenario-based training - Multi-site capability for Glynco, GA; Artesia, NM; Cheltenham, MD; and Charleston, SC - Scenario libraries, diagnostics, and secure IT integration - Support services including: - Hardware break-fix replacement - Software enhancements and vulnerability patching - In-person training for staff - Routine and emergency maintenance - 24/7 phone support - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Systems must support realistic law enforcement training scenarios - Integration with secure IT environments is required - Support must be available across multiple geographically dispersed training centers - Emphasis on both new system acquisition and support for existing systems - Security compliance and diagnostics are important features

Description

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) is conducting market research to determine the capabilities of industry to provide, upgrade, and support integrated interactive Use of Force (UOF) simulators. FLETC is interested in either acquiring new systems or providing operational, maintenance, and developmental support for systems that meet or exceed the requirements described below.

Use of force simulators replicate real-life law enforcement scenarios and are an essential tool used in law enforcement training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), with training delivery points (TDPs) in:

Glynco, Georgia Artesia, New Mexico Cheltenham, Maryland Charleston, South Carolina

These simulators provide a safe and effective training environment for firearms handling, marksmanship, and critical decision-making in use of force situations.

Current Environment:

Use of Force Simulators

FLETC currently operates multiple single and multi-screen interactive use of force simulators across the following TDPs:

Glynco, GA; Artesia, NM; Cheltenham, MD; and Charleston, SC. These systems are used for scenario-based decision-making training, including indoor, outdoor, and low-light conditions, and integrate laser-based weapons and less-than-lethal devices.

FLETC requires contractor support that includes, but is not limited to, hardware break-fix replacement, software enhancements, vulnerability patching, in-person training, routine and emergency maintenance, and 24/7 phone support.

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