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Command Post Decision Support Tools

ID: W56KGU-25-R-1005 • Type: Sources Sought

Description

Command Post Decision Support Tools

The Government (U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) C5ISR Center Engineering & Systems Integration Directorate (ESI)) requests interested sources to provide information in the form of a white paper, capability briefing, or product description materials, demonstrating the capability to meet the requirements described within this RFI. Respondents shall submit responses electronically to the points of contact identified and shall not exceed 20 MB for all items associated with the RFI response.

This is an RFI only. This RFI shall not be considered an Invitation for a Bid, a Request for a Task Execution Plan, a Request for Quotation, or a Request for a Proposal. There is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this RFI or its responses. Responses to this RFI will be treated only as information for the Government to consider. There is no payment for direct or indirect costs in responding to this RFI. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. All funds have yet to be authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted, or competition-sensitive information contained in their response. The Government will not pay for the information submitted in response to this RFI. Responses must address capabilities specific to this RFI.

Requirement

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) C5ISR Center ESI seeks decision-support capabilities to significantly improve command post (CP) organization and operations. A CP is a unit headquarters where the Commander and staff perform their activities. CPs are facilities that include personnel, equipment, information systems, and networks, guided by processes and procedures that assist commanders in exercising mission command. The components of a command and control (C2) system are people, processes, networks, and physical infrastructure.

Background
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) C5ISR Center Engineering & Systems Integration Directorate (ESI) is seeking information from interested sources to enhance decision-support capabilities for command post (CP) organization and operations.

The goal of this initiative is to improve the effectiveness of CPs, which serve as unit headquarters where commanders and their staff coordinate activities using personnel, equipment, information systems, and networks.

Work Details
The contract requires the development of decision-support tools that include:
1. Warfighting Function Decision Support: Provide technical solutions trained on military data to recognize patterns, make predictions, and support decision-making.
2. Textual Data Analysis: Analyze unstructured text data from intelligence reports and mission briefings for actionable insights.
3. Imagery Analysis: Analyze satellite imagery and drone footage for actionable information regarding terrain and enemy activities.
4. Geospatial Analysis: Integrate geospatial products for mission planning, including route planning and terrain analysis.
5. Interoperability: Define needs for compatibility with existing command systems and identify challenges in leveraging military data standards.
6. Real-time Data Integration: Collect and analyze data in real-time to maintain situational awareness on the battlefield.
7. Predictive Analytics: Use historical data and machine learning to forecast outcomes of different courses of action.
8. Security and Reliability: Assess security risks associated with adaptive systems within C2 architecture.
9. Infrastructure: Identify hardware, software, and networking limitations for effective DSS implementation within an Army CP.
10. Training and Education: Evaluate training requirements for military personnel on system operation and decision-making techniques.

Place of Performance
The geographic location(s) for performance have not been specified.

Overview

Response Deadline
Nov. 27, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Oct. 31, 2024, 2:38 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
PSC
None
Place of Performance
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Multiple Types Common
Est. Level of Competition
High
Odds of Award
26%
On 10/31/24 ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground issued Sources Sought W56KGU-25-R-1005 for Command Post Decision Support Tools due 11/27/24. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541715.
Primary Contact
Name
ESI BAA Acquisition Mailbox   Profile
Phone
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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > AMC > ACC > ACC-CTRS > ACC-APG
FPDS Organization Code
2100-W56KGU
Source Organization Code
500043772
Last Updated
Dec. 12, 2024
Last Updated By
asha.s.thomas.civ@army.mil
Archive Date
Dec. 12, 2024