Battle Command
on the Move
BIA
Number: 17000.1
Pricing
Information
The Program
anticipates a funding level of up to $60,000 for the contract award(s)
resulting from this BIA.
Detailed
Description of Effort and Task
To coordinate,
define, and refine the Future Combat Systems (FCS) training concept,
training approach, and FCS training tasks.
The Future
Combat Systems (FCS) training program is planning on utilizing the
systems powerful computing properties to perform embedded training
for most of the recurring training within the Army's Objective Force.
Within the FCS distributed networked system of systems (SoS), battle
command while on the move is an area of concern.
The FCS
program is interested in receiving descriptions of existing capabilities
and experience in the battle command arena. Of particular interest
are the following:
- How
does the commander command the entire battlefield while on the move?
- What
is the best method for training this individual?
- What
innovative user interfaces are available to reduce the task load
of the commander?
- What
new methods are available for synthesizing staff inputs to the commander
on the move?
Schedule
and duration of on-site support - None
Schedule
Milestones
Subcontract
Start Date - 10/15/02
Subcontract
Completion Date - 12/01/02
Initial
Coordination Meeting - 10/20/02
Interim
Coordination Meeting - 11/10/02
Final
Coordination Meeting - 11/22/02
Data
Requirements
Initial
input - 10/25/02
Final
input - 11/25/02
Deliverables
Study:
Report describing method of conducting training in a joint/coalition
environment where the commander must command the entire battlefield
while on the move. Explain the best methods for training the commander,
and identify innovative user interfaces available to reduce the task
load of the commander. Identify new methods for synthesizing staff
inputs to the commander on the move. Provide innovative ideas, presenting
any study already completed (or one in process), and methods to address
these topics.
Evaluation
Criteria
In
addition to the evaluation criteria categories described in the BIA
Instructions, offerors should ensure that their proposals address
the following:
- Understanding
of Knowledge Management Systems.
- Understanding
of training in the field.
- Use
of modeling and simulation in the weapon system.
