Joint/Coalition Training

BIA Number: 17000.3

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) will be numerous scenarios that will support any of twelve basic mission sets.

The FCS program is interested in receiving descriptions of existing capabilities and experience in training joint and coalition training. Of particular interest is:

• What tools, methods, procedures can facilitate joint/coalition training (e.g. translators, concepts for generated forces, differences in tactical employment)?
• How do we overcome the obstacles of joint training?
• What process would be used to conduct embedded training in a coalition environment using simulation and real-time environments?

Number, duration(s) and location(s) of meetings - 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 Requirement
Initial input - 10/25/02
Final input - 11/25/02

Deliverables
Study: Report describing method of conducting training in a joint/coalition environment using innovative ideas. The report should answer questions such as the following: What tools, methods, procedures can facilitate joint/coalition training (e.g. translators, concepts for generated forces, differences in tactical employment)? How do we overcome the obstacles of joint training? What process would be used to conduct embedded training in a coalition environment using simulation and real-time environments? The report should be developed 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 Joint/Coalition Training.
• Understanding the hardships of the training in a combination of simulated and real-time environment.