Request for Information (RFI) for a Virtual Environment for United States Space Force (USSF) Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI)

Update #3Document Release: Relevant previous RFI FA8819-RFI-24-01Description:Space Systems Command (SSC) Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) 28 February 2024 Government Presentation GuidanceNo response requested – information release and update to industry only.Relevant Previous RFI: FA8819-24-01The purpose of this RFI update is to notify industry of the process and rules of engagement for the Government OTTI presentation schedule for Wednesday, 28 February 2024, from 0830-1130 PST with check-in at 0800 PST.Attendance Attendees must notify the Government Points of Contact (POCs) of their attendance no later than 1600 PST on 26 February 2024.A Zoom link will be provided to registered attendees. Admittance Please join the meeting no later than 0800 PST on Wednesday, 28 February to enable time for verification and entry into the meeting. When entering the meeting, please ensure your zoom profile/screen name includes your full name (last, first) and company name.The

Government will verify the attendee against the registered attendee list before admitting the attendee to the meeting room. If the attendee is not on the registered attendee list, the Government will not admit the attendee into the meeting room. Discussion The agenda for 28 February is:Security Guidelines and Meeting ROEsOTTI PEO IntroductionOTTI Virtual Environment and TrainingCapability Viewpoint 1 (CV-1)System Viewpoint 1 (SV-1)Services Viewpoint 1 (SvcV-1)Final QuestionsQuestions from industry will be fielded at the end of each agenda item.All questions should be input into the chat function of the zoomgov.com meeting. Verbal questions will not be fielded.Questions can be sent to the Government POC prior to the Government presentation for consideration. Pre-submitted questions should be submitted by 1600 PST on 27 February 2024.Companies should not discuss company proprietary information or company capabilities at any time during this presentation.OTTI Integrated Program Office POC Information:Primary POC: Maj Luke Golladay, Email: luke.golladay.2@spaceforce.milAlternate POC: Capt Gabriele McStanislav-Cudjoe:Email: gabriele.mcstanislav_cudjoe@spaceforce.milContracting Office POC Information:Ms. Ashley Irizarry. Email: ashley.irizarry@spaceforce.milDisclaimers and Notes:THIS IS AN INFORMATION ONLY RELEASE: This INFORMATION RELEASE is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) or a promise to issue an RPP in the future. The Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals or responses to this information release.**End of Update #3***Document Release: Relevant previous RFI FA8819-RFI-24-01Description:Space Systems Command (SSC) Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) Government Reference Architecture Document ReleaseNo response requested – information release and update to industry only.Relevant Previous RFI: FA8819-24-01The purpose of this RFI Update #2 is to notify industry of the immediate release of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) on the OTTI Government Reference Architecture. Documents are being released to companies with existing contracts eligible to receive CUI information.The following CUI documents are being released:USSF OTTI Vision, dated June 2022Draft OTTI Capability Viewpoint 1 (CV-1)Draft OTTI CV-1 Associated All Viewpoint 2 (AV-2)Draft OTTI Systems Viewpoint 1 (SV-1)Draft OTTI SV-1 Associated All Viewpoint 2 (AV-2)Draft OTTI Services Viewpoint 1 (Overview) (SvcV-1)Draft OTTI SvcV-1 Associated All Viewpoint 2 (AV-2)Draft OTTI SvcV-1 (Detailed) (SvcV-1)USSF OTTI Strategic Requirements Document (SRD_9 May 2023)All documents are available to companies with existing contracts with the Government.All files will be provided via DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) between now and 26 Feb 2024. Request files by emailing the POCs below with the subject line “(OTT Virtual Environment RFI – (company name) Data Request”. Include your organizations pertinent information listed below:Submitters Name and Parent Company (if applicable) Mailing Address/Facility: Street address, City, State, NINE-Digit zip code Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code Unique Entity Identification Any Active Government Contract Number Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone number and email address. If a request with this information has already been provided, a second request is not necessary and document release will begin immediately and continue through 26 Feb 2024.For companies without existing government contracts, Unclassified files will be provided via email as soon as possible after the completion of an ongoing public release review.OTTI Integrated Program Office POC Information:Primary POC: Maj Luke Golladay, Email: luke.golladay.2@spaceforce.milAlternate POC: Capt Gabriele McStanislav-Cudjoe:Email: gabriele.mcstanislav_cudjoe@spaceforce.milContracting Office POC Information:Ms. Ashley Irizarry. Email: ashley.irizarry@spaceforce.milDisclaimers and Notes:THIS IS AN INFORMATION ONLY RELEASE: This INFORMATION RELEASE is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) or a promise to issue an RPP in the future. The Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals or responses to this information release.***End of Update 2***Description:Space Systems Command (SSC) Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) RFI Response Due Date Change, Data Availability, and Support Contractor List UpdateNo response requested – information release and update to industry only.Relevant Previous RFI: FA8819-24-01The purpose of this RFI Update #1 is to inform industry the due date for the 7-page RFI response is moved to Monday, 26 February 2024. A Government presentation remains planned for 28 Feb 2024 with 1-on-1’s by invitation on 4-8 Mar 24. Instructions for dialing into the 28 Feb 2024 meeting will be provided the week of 19 Feb.The review of Government Reference Architecture documents related to this RFI is ongoing and documents will be made available as soon as possible. Respondents to this RFI are encouraged to focus their response papers on their existing capabilities with respect to the information described in RFI release in FA8819-24-01. A follow-up post will include information regarding how to access documents being made available.The Government updates the list of SSC support contractors to remove LinQuest. LinQuest does not support the OTTI Integrated Program Office (IPO) internally and is not preparing or evaluating information related to this RFI.OTTI Integrated Program Office POC Information:Primary POC: Maj Luke Golladay, Email: luke.golladay.2@spaceforce.milAlternate POC: Capt Gabrielle McStanislov-Cudjoe:Email: gabriele.mcstanislav_cudjoe@spaceforce.milContracting Office POC Information:Ms. Ashley Irizarry. Email: ashley.irizarry@spaceforce.milDisclaimers and Notes:THIS IS AN INFORMATION ONLY RELEASE: This INFORMATION RELEASE is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) or a promise to issue an RPP in the future. The Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals or responses to this information release.*****End of Update*****Subject: Request for Information (RFI) for a Virtual Environment for United States Space Force (USSF) Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI)Background“The Space Force lacks a relevant and realistic test and training capability architecture to generate, assess, and sustain readiness levels demanded by the current and emerging threat environment. To attain this capability, the Space Force requires a robust, enduring Operational Test and Training Infrastructure to conduct High-end Advanced Training, Testing, and Tactics Development (HEAT3).”1The OTTI Vision is to establish an integrated system-of-systems architecture – inclusive of live, virtual, and constructive environments -- that enables Guardians to test, train, and develop tactics in an operationally-relevant employment scheme to achieve and sustain full-spectrum readiness.2In addition, other OTTI objectives are to execute HEAT3 to generate and field combat-ready forces; enable operational concept development, refinement, and validation; and serve as a risk reduction capability to solve operational challenges.This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for information and planning purposes (market research). This RFI does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quotations (RFQ)) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Furthermore, the Government is not, at this time seeking proposals and will not accept any unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. Proprietary information or trade secrets shall be clearly identified.2. DescriptionThis RFI is for the OTTI Integrated Program Office (IPO). Additional market research may or may not be conducted. Responses from small businesses are encouraged. This RFI is focused on the following areas:Virtual Environment: The Government requires a virtual environment that can provide a service-oriented architecture to support initial training through advanced training, tactics development, and wargaming. This virtual environment will provide the USSF’s Space Test and Readiness Command (STARCOM) an agile environment to prepare USSF Guardians to conduct operations in a contested environment. The environment must integrate with new and existing capabilities and digital models, with a near-term emphasis on red and blue models, to allow Guardians to conduct training. The environment will need to affordably scale data storage and processing to meet real time demands. Considerations that are important to fielding this environment include, but are not limited to: scalability, computing power, multiple tiered security, open system architectures, data management, user interface and experience, simulator control and monitoring network infrastructure, training scenario validation and verification, feedback mechanisms, compliance and regulations, lifecycle management, collaboration tools, and cost considerations. The government will provide additional information in a future sam.gov posting regarding OTTI requirements and architectures to support formulation of responses to this RFI .Virtual Environment Integration: The Government requires industry expertise in defining the systems architecture, decomposing the strategic level requirements, defining environment interfaces, and other activities associated with integrating new and existing capabilities/tools and digital models into the virtual environment. The party responsible for the integration will need to have a strong track record of systems definition and systems delivery. The success of OTTI is inherently linked to both the virtual environment the integration of new and legacy tools in the environment, therefore, this RFI seeks to collect information on the ability of industry partners to both develop and integrate the elements of a virtual environment.3. Requested InformationVirtual Environments: The Government is interested in understanding existing capabilities that can be used to rapidly deliver a comprehensive virtual environment. These capabilities include but are not limited to: high fidelity mission-specific simulators, high fidelity intel-informed and validated adversary capabilities, and a virtual environment that exists at multiple levels of security.Virtual Environment Integration: The Government is interested in understanding technical approaches to integration, interoperability, and compatibility of virtual environments across joint acquisition, training, exercise, or wargaming infrastructure.Please answer the requests below, as applicable, with detailed information on your company and/or capability related to virtual environments and virtual environments integration.a. Virtual Environment Development, Delivery, and Integrationi. Describe your company’s experience in developing similar virtual environment solutions and how that experience is relevant to OTTI.ii. Describe your company’s approach in executing systems engineering and integration efforts in delivering and integrating a virtual environment. Provide commentary on integration of new and existing capabilities/tools and blue/red force high and low fidelity models. Address the cost, schedule, and performance requirements and architecture tools your company intends to use to make informed system engineering trades.iii. Describe your company’s experience in defining and decomposing system level requirements and verification of those requirements. iv. Describe your company’s recommended systems engineering and integration approach to deliver a virtual environment solution. Address the specific programs of similar size/complexity that your company developed or delivered over the past 5 years.b. Trainingi. What advanced training modules or features are available, and how are they customized for USSF requirements?c. System Testing:i. Provide insights into how the simulation environment can or does support system testing for space-related systems.ii. What measures are in place to ensure accuracy and reliability in simulated scenarios? What approach would you take to validate system of system accuracy and reliability of integrating multiple synthetic environments?d. Wargamingi. Describe the approach your company took or will take to deliver advanced war gaming functionalities in a virtual environment.ii. Describe the important features that would need to be integrated into the solution to best contribute to strategic decision-making and mission planning for the USSF.e. Scalability and Customizationi. Discuss your company’s approach to ensure the architecture is scalable and affordable to accommodate current and future USSF requirements.ii. To what extent can the virtual environment be customized to simulate real-world scenarios and USSF operational needs? iii. To what extent can a virtual environment be tailorable to accommodate different levels of fidelity for the different needs of a training or wargaming environment?iv. To what extent can the simulation be integrated with real-world space and ground assets?f. Integration and Compatibilityi. Detail the compatibility of your company’s virtual environment with existing USSF technologies and systems.ii. How easily can your company’s solution integrate with live USSF training and operational infrastructure?g. Costi. Provide a breakdown of costs associated with implementing and maintaining similar virtual environments.h. Certificationsi. Small businesses are recommended to state their certification (WOSB, VOSB, SDB, HubZone, SDVOSB). All claimed certification will be compared to the current SBA Dynamic Search Tool.4. Request for Information Submission DetailsSubmittals shall not exceed seven (7) pages total. The Government will not consider responses in excess of seven (7) pages. Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches; single spaced with text no smaller than 12-point Times New Roman; font size within graphics and tables shall be no smaller than 8 point, Times New Roman. Margins shall be one inch on all sides. The title page and front matter such as transmittal letter, cover page, and table of contents will not count against the page limit.Respondents shall provide an unclassified response to the RFI to the maximum extent possible. Respondents shall indicate whether their responses contain any proprietary information if the respondents wish for the responses to be handled as such. The Government shall NOT be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Any submission in response to this RFI is strictly voluntary. The Government will not reimburse any cost(s) associated or incurred by information submitted in response to this letter, nor shall any cost be allowed on any Government contract. If a classified annex to the RFI response is submitted, its contents will be limited to only that which is required to be protected as classified information. Classified annex page count will count towards the seven (7) page total for the response, not including title page and front matter. The Government is holding Virtual Reverse Industry sessions on 28 Feb 24 and 4-8 March. The government will provide information to all interested parties via an online presentation on the OTTI virtual environment on 28 February 2024. After the Government reviews the 7-page papers, we may contact you for an optional one-on-one, also to be conducted virtually on 4-8 March. 2024. Additional information and instructions regarding Virtual Reverse Industry Days will be provided to those respondents selected for a virtual one-on-one.SSC has entered into contracts with Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) and/or Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance staff working for the Government. These could include, but are not limited to: The Aerospace Corporation, The MITRE Corporation, SAVI LLC, ACT-I, Alpha Omega Group, LLC, Galapagos, LLC, and Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. These companies support the Government by performing technical reviews, systems engineering and integration analyses, cost estimation, and other advisory services. Respondents are hereby notified that all responses will be provided to SSC support contractors for services to SSC. If Respondents disagree to the release of its RFI response to any of the aforementioned firms, the Respondent must clearly state this restriction in the cover letter accompanying the RFI response.Foreign firms are advised that they will not be allowed to participate in this acquisition at the prime contractor level; however, provided they are eligible to do business with the US Government they may be eligible to participate at the subcontractor level. The research and test data produced under a resultant contract may contain Military Critical Technology List (MCTL) information whose export is restricted by Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S. Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401, et seq.). Request certification and registration from the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC), Federal Center, 74 North Washington, Battle Creek, MI 49016-3412 as soon as possible.5. Submittal Instructions:All responses shall be submitted via email to the Primary, Secondary, and Contracting POCs identified below. All submissions shall include company name and point of contact information including name, position, telephone number, and email address. Any questions related to the RFI should be directed to all the OTTI IPO POCs listed below.Responses received after the due date may not be considered in the Government’s analyses. The government may subsequently contact respondents for clarification on the information submitted.6. OTTI Information ReleaseThe OTTI Integrate Program Office (IPO) has information that will aid industry in responding to this RFI. This information includes:Operational Test and Training Infrastructure Vision (Unclassified)Strategic Requirements Document for USSF OTTI (CUI)OTTI Capability Viewpoint 1 (CV-1) (Unclassified)OTTI CV-1 Associated All Viewpoint 2 (AV-2) (CUI)OTTI Systems Viewpoint 1 (SV-1) (CUI)OTTI Services Viewpoint 1 (SvcV-1) (CUI)OTTI SV-1 Associated AV-2 (CUI)The two documents that are Unclassified will be posted on SAM.GOV by 14 Feb 2024. The remaining documents are CUI. Contact the OTTI IPO POCs listed below to receive the CUI information. Please note that requestors must have active contracts with the government to receive CUI. Please allow up to one week to process your request. All other questions or discussions, please contact the IPO POCs and cc: the Contracting POC listed below.CUI information will be sent to the receiver via DoD Safe. The receivers must send an email to the primary and secondary Government POCs with the subject line “OTTI Virtual Environment RFI – (company name)”. Include your organizations pertinent information as listed below:Submitters Name and Parent Company (if applicable)Mailing Address/Facility: Street address, City, State, NINE-Digit zip codeCommercial and Government Entity (CAGE) CodeUnique Entity IdentificationAny Active Government Contract NumberPoint of Contact (POC)POC Telephone number and email address.POINTS OF CONTACT: OTTI IPO Primary POCMaj Luke Golladayluke.golladay.2@spaceforce.milO: 310-653-7173OTTI IPO Secondary POCCapt Gabriele McStanislav-Cudjoegabriele.mcstanislav_cudjoe@spaceforce.milC: 336-615-4101Contracting COAshley Irizarryashley.irizarry@spaceforce.milO: 310-653-70386. Disclaimer Proprietary information, if any, should be kept to a minimum and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.