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Human Operator Control Unmanned Systems

BIA Number: 17000.6

Pricing Information
The Program anticipates a funding level of up to $30,000 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, FCS training tasks, and training related ASARC.

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) are several unmanned systems that will require human manipulations.

The FCS program is interested in receiving descriptions of existing capabilities and experience in training a militarized, real-time control system for all unmanned systems.

  • How many unmanned systems can one operator control?
  • What are the key inhibitors to control of more than one entity?
  • What are the unique user interface components that facilitate unmanned vehicle control?
  • Can a common system be used for all unmanned systems?
  • Can embedded training be performed using these controllers in a simulated/real-time environment?

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 11/22/2

Data Requirements
Initial input - 10/25/02
Final input - 11/2502

Deliverables
Study: Report describing method of conducting training in a joint/coalition environment using innovative ideas showing descriptions of existing capabilities and experience in training a militarized, real-time control system for all unmanned systems. Of particular interest are: How many unmanned systems can one operator control? What are the key inhibitors to control of more than one entity? What are the unique user interface components that facilitate unmanned vehicle control? Can a common system be used for all unmanned systems? Can embedded training be performed using these controllers in a simulated/real-time environment? The report should present any study already completed (or one in process), and methods to address these topics.

Evaluation Criteria

Offerors should ensure that their proposals address the following:

  • Demonstrated credibility of the proposed technical approach
  • Degree of understanding of the technical aspects of the work and related issues
  • Relevance and history of performing similar work
  • Availability of resources to successfully conduct the proposed work.
  • Responsiveness to general BIA instructions

We will apply these considerations in the following areas:

  • Demonstrated understanding of Knowledge Management Systems.
  • Demonstrated understanding of training in the field.
  • Demonstrated use of modeling and simulation in the weapon system.