U.S. Army Seeks Next Generation Trackless Targets for Enhanced Training

Submissions in response to this CSO shall demonstrate realistic moving target device solutions which represent the movements and likeness of individuals and vehicles on various terrain. Suggested solutions shall also be deployable to locations inside and outside of the continental United States (CONUS and OCONUS) and capable of surviving and navigating all relevant environments and terrains found on U.S.

Army live-fire ranges. Additionally, target devices shall be able to: Be made compatible with current Future Army System of Integrated Targets (FASIT) operating software (Targetry Range Automated Control & Recording II (TRACR II)) Represent the movements and likeness of individuals and vehicles on various terrain types to include sand, hills, mud, grass, vegetation, snow, etc.

Be engaged by, at a minimum, all small caliber ammunition up to and including .50 caliber and the 6.8 mm next generation family of ammunition. See specific requirements within the attached Call for Solutions and Attachment 1 (Performance Specification).

With this Call for Solutions, the Government is seeking proven, innovative commercial solutions to support the development, production, and fielding of the Next Generation Trackless Targets (NGTT) Family of Products (FOP) . This Call for Solutions is associated with the Army Open Solicitation (AOS), W9128Z-25-S-A002.

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Any communication sent to the contracting office during this period will be addressed only upon the resumption of normal Government operations on all non-excepted programs. Solicitation Closing Date : The closing date of this solicitation may be extended at the Government's discretion.

The decision to extend the closing date, and the length of such an extension, will be determined by the Contracting Officer based on the duration of the shutdown period and the overall impact on the procurement schedule. Any changes to the closing date will be communicated via an official amendment to the solicitation.

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