AFLCMC Providing the Warfighters Edge
AFLCMC Providing the Warfighters Edge
Combat Air Forces
Distributed Mission Operations
(CAF DMO)
Program Overview
Industry Day 28 Nov 22
Presenter: Katie Urse, Program Manager
Kathryn.Urse@us.af.mil
Simulators Division (AFLCMC/WNS)
Kendall Holmes, Contracting Officer
Kendall.Holmes.2@us.af.mil
Simulators Division (AFLCMC/WNS)
Call-in Information
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Disclaimer
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The Government does not intend to award a contract on the
basis of the information received at this event.
This is for informational purposes only. The contents of any
future request for proposal take precedence over anything
provided during this briefing and 1-on-1 sessions
Significant questions and answers will be posted to
SAM.gov and are considered public record
All information included in this briefing is subject to change
Agenda
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Monday, 28 November 2022, 1400-1530 (EST)
I/ITSEC, Main Air Force Conference Room
Introductions
Ground Rules
CAF DMO Program Overview
CAF DMO Core Function Discussion
One on One Discussion Topics
Industry Q&A
Ground Rules
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Please silence/turn-off all electronics and cell phones
All vendors interested in CAF DMO will be treated equally
No agreements, promises, or other commitments will be made or implied
by the USG or Contractors participating in the Industry Day (to include
one-on-one sessions)
One on One questions were provided ahead of time (on SAM.gov) to allow
Written responses are due 5 Dec 22 to Margaret.Thomas.3@us.af.mil and
thoughtful responses
Kendall.Holmes.2@us.af.mil
Please do not request breakfast, lunch, or dinner appointments or side
meetings with any CAF DMO team members
CAF DMO at a Glance
AFLCMC Providing the Warfighters Edge
Description
Mission and Core Functions
Services-CAT II, Post Milestone C
Provides training, scheduling, and distributed mission
operation services necessary to ensure interoperability and
interconnectivity of participant systems in accordance with
the JSIG
Supported MAJCOMS: ACC, AMC, AFGSC, PACAF,
USAFE, AFSOC, AFRC
External AF Interest: Navy & Coalition Training
Current Status
Current # of Portals: 102
Availability Rate of Network: 99.7%
Latency Threshold: < 50 milliseconds
CAF DMO Vision Statement: DMO is the cornerstone for Air
Force training transformation. DMO integrates at the
operational level constructive, virtual, and live systems to
prepare and assess the CAF for real-world missions
DMO Core Functions
Networking
Distributed Training Center (DTC) Cybersecurity
Interoperability/Integration
Way Ahead for CAF DMO Follow On
Contract Vehicle: FAR Part 15, Full and Open
Competition
Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery with
CLIN Fixed Firm Price, Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Acquisition Strategy Panel: Q1 CY2023
RFP release: Q3 CY2023
Contract Award: 01 May 24
Core Function
Networking
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Install and manage portal kits
Manage cryptographically separate events occurring over a
commercial fiber optic wide area network
Events/COMSEC/equipment operated by contractor
Core Function
CAF Distributed Training Center (DTC)
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CAF DTC Purpose
Provide multi-Mission Design Series (MDS), high end virtual training to US Combat Air Force,
daily, at multiple security levels, in the same event
Event Execution/Mission Management
DTC Key Positions
DTC Operations Manager,
White Force/Large Force Exercise Subject Matter Experts
DTC provides help with:
DMO Exercise participation & planning
System Problem Tracking / Reporting
Certification & Acceptance Testing
Core Function
Interoperability
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The Government Owned, Contractor Managed DMO Standards
define interactions between training systems across the DMON
All DMO Federates participate in Standards Development to
develop technical solutions that enhance interoperability
Interoperability Allows old and new sims to talk
Core Function- Integration
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Simulator
Accreditation
(ATO)
CAF ATOand ISA
Federate Testing for CAF DMO Certification
Upgrade to
DMO Standards
Approval
Testing
& FSTR
Approval
CAF DMO
Certification
Connect
to CAF DMO
This process is managed by the DMO contractor
Federation Testing for CAF DMO Acceptance
Testing
Initial Integration
Testing
Integration
Testing
Functional
Testing
Acceptance
Testing
CAF DMO
Acceptance
Tests repeat until all Critical System Problem Reports (SPR) are resolved.
This process is managed by the DMO contractor
Core Function- Cyber Security
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Contractor is responsible for obtaining and maintaining
the Authorization to Operate for the Network, the DTC,
and the Cross Domain Solution
Contractor is responsible for managing separate, distinct
security enclaves
CAF DMO
Discussion Topics for One on Ones
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Transition Timeline
HW/SW Requirements
Security Posture
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Industry
Q & A
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