Realistic Syntethic Intergrated Environment Request for Information

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE ANY SOLICITATION, AWARD ANY CONTRACT OR PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED AS A RESULT OF THIS REQUEST. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS RFI IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY AND RESPONDENTS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR BEARING ALL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH PREPARATON AND SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES. PURPOSE: The purpose of this RFI is to identify existing and emerging Modeling & Simulation (M&S) capabilities for potential integration into the Joint Tactical Air Synthetic Training (JTST) environment. The Air Force team will review the capabilities submitted to this RFI against the baseline JTST environment capabilities and may consider future, more targeted

announcements.SUMMARY:The Air Force and Navy are investigating development of a modeling and simulation (M&S) synthetic environment that significantly enhances readiness and lethality of the joint force. In support of this planned effort, the Air Force is requesting information on existing and emerging M&S capabilities that can be used in the development of JTST environment. The key attributes of the synthetic environment are:• Ability to execute models and simulations in Navy and Air Force domains (i.e., subsurface to space) with enemy and friendly models using standardized data that can credibly represent assets, systems, and command behaviors spanning the full range of relationships between sensors, platforms, weapons, support systems, and operators• Ability to conduct distributive train in an integrated Live, Virtual, and Constructive environment.• Ability to quickly and easily increase or decrease the size of the "solution space" (Needs definition) based on the needs of the training audience.• Ability to model electromagnetic systems and effects, network effects, and cyber effects• Ability to perform both isolated and distributed training• Ability to conduct sequential theater-scale, mission level simulation training• Government-owned and controlled inputs, outputs, source code, and hardware with the end goal of creating an architecture that can be replicated across the DoD, Intelligence Community (IC), and defense contractor communities• Standard interfaces• Ability to replicate synthetic environment with multi-level security (MLS). This capability must be able to ingest data (e.g. UNCLASSIFIED, SECRET, TOP SECRET, SCI, and SAP) into a single high level, with results visualized at varying classifications based on authentication and authority.• Ability to comply with DoD Cyber security requirements for network connectivity and IT systems.REQUESTED INFORMATION:Information is sought on M&S capabilities that correspond to the key attributes identified above. Specifically, Air Force is looking for capabilities that will allow the framework of the environment to function, including:1. Modeling and Simulation capabilities:• Approaches that can support variable fidelity depending on the needs of the training audience• Innovative simulation approaches that support physics-based effects and physics-based modeling of sensors, platforms, weapons participating within an electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) synthetic environment.• Data storage approaches and methods for conducting pre and post mission communication and planning• Innovative data analysis tools and techniques• Innovative visualization technologies and methods• Strategies and approaches for developing and implementing standardized models, including the ability to adapt and use legacy models.• Approaches for decomposing new and legacy models into modular components• Innovative communication approaches addressing the security constraints and communication constraints between multi-domain participants in disparate locations.• Intellectual property strategies2. Innovative framework structures or computing techniques that improve simulation performance (i.e. Cloud, Fog Computing, Software-Defined Infrastructure)Graphical User Interface (GUI) capabilities:• Intuitive, non-technical user-focused interfaces• Easy, rapid scenario construction• Innovative visualizations of training data, metrics, and analysis3. Multi-Level Security (MLS) capabilities:• Strategies and approaches to address MLS including technology as well as policy solutions• Ability for data to be rescinded, or added dynamically• Integration of mission data (e.g. UNCLASSIFIED, SECRET, TOP SECRET, SCI, and SAP) into a single high level M&S environment, with results viewed at varying classifications based on user authentication and authority.4. Common Data Services:• Provide for the technical and procedural infrastructure required to ensure the availability of data and enable its rapid discovery and retrieval; while leveraging common data service principles and standards; and employing Authoritative Data Sources (ADS) in standardized "simulation and application agnostic" exchange formats.• Provide capability to include M&S solutions in the DoD Total Learning Ecosystem.Responses are welcome from all capable sources including, but not limited to, private or public companies, individuals, academia, university-affiliated research centers, not-for-profit research institutions, and U.S. Government-sponsored labs. The Air Force is interested in responses that address all of the following areas regarding the submitted technology enabler:1. Overview and technical details; how it works2. How it might be implemented within the overall JTST approach3. Contact information to facilitate potential follow on discussionsSUBMISSION:Responses should be submitted to usaf.orlando.afams.mbx.tech-concepts@mail.mil no later than the response due date and time indicated above.Responses to this RFI may address all or some of the items in the list above, but responses must identify the number of the corresponding area and may not exceed ten (10) pages. Additional information that is not specifically addressed above but that may be interesting or relevant to the project is encouraged, but submissions may not exceed the maximum page limit.The Air Force is only able to review responses submitted in a Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) file, Microsoft PowerPoint file, or unprotected Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) file. Submission shall use an easily read font no smaller than 12-pt. The page size shall be 8.5 by 11 inches.If proprietary information is submitted, it must be appropriately and specifically marked. It is the submitter's responsibility to clearly define to the Government what is considered proprietary data. Any proprietary information should be clearly labeled as "proprietary." The Air Force will not publicly disclose proprietary information obtained as a result of the RFI. To the full extent that it is protected pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act and other laws and regulations, information properly identified by a respondent as "Proprietary" will be appropriately controlled and kept confidential. Submissions may be reviewed by: the Government (Air Force and partners) and support contractors bound by appropriate non-disclosure agreements.DISCLAIMERS AND IMPORTANT NOTES:This is an RFI issued solely for information and potential new program planning purposes; it does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Submission of a response is strictly voluntary and is not required to propose to a subsequent Broad Agency Announcement (if any) or other research solicitation (if any) on this topic. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website. It is the responsibility of any potential proposers to monitor the FBO website for release of any solicitation or synopsis.The Air Force will NOT provide reimbursement for costs incurred in responding to this RFI.Classified responses should be coordinated with the Air Force POC prior to submission. Responders wishing to provide a classified response should send an e-mail to the SN mailbox as soon as possible with the subject line "Classified Coordination Requested" to allow time for proper coordination. NO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RFI RESPONSE SENT TO usaf.orlando.afams.mbx.tech-concepts@mail.mil.Respondents are advised that the Air Force is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted under this RFI.All administrative and technical questions should be directed to usaf.orlando.afams.mbx.tech-concepts@mail.mil