Synthetic Training Environment (STE) Virtual Software (VSW)

*9/3/2026 - Update to add Attachment STE VSW CFS Q_A Vendor 09.03.2026 *9/04/2026 - Updated to add Vendor Intent to Submit Solution link and revise the description information. Please note, the description information referenced in this section is the most up to date information. Please note, any conflicting information between this Description section and the STE VSW CFS attachment, the information in this Description section takes presedence over the conflicting date referenced in the DRAFT STE VSW CFS. Any updated information referenced in this section will be included in any revised DRAFT or FINAL STE VSW CFS document as soon as possible. The Government team is working on a revision to the DRAFT STE VSW CFS and will be posted as soon as possible. The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Grounds (ACC-APG) Orlando Division, on behalf of Capability Program Executive Simulation, Training, Test & Threat (CPE ST3), Program Manager Simulation, is issuing this Call for Solutions (CFS) under the Army Open Solicitation (AOS). The objective of this CFS is to solicit the most rapid, cost-effective, and technically sound solution to deliver the following operational outcomes: 1) A Doctrinal Gate to Live Fire; 2) A True Combined Arms Environment; 3) Full Mission Command Concurrency; and 4) Open system architecture with published SDKs and APIs to enable user manipulation and rapid integration of future capabilities. The full DRAFT SE VSW CFS document, which outlines the detailed objectives, submission requirements, and evaluation phases are referenced in the Attachments Section of this notice. Revised important, anticipated acquisition events, and dates are as follows: 27 Aug 2026 DRAFT STE VSW CFS posting 27 Aug – 13 Sep 2026 DRAFT STE VSW CFS Q&A 14 Sep 2026 FINAL STE VSW CFS posting 22-24 Sep 2026 STE VSW Industry Day and One on One sessions, Orlando, Fl. 28 Sep 2026 1000 a.m. EDT STE VSW CFS solutions due 02 Oct 2026 STE VSW Lots 1-5 Down select notifications 20 - 22 Oct 2026 STE VSW Lot 1-5 Demonstration Pitch 30 Oct 2026 Selection Notices STE VSW Lot 1-5 vendors 02 – 06 Nov SOW/PWS collaboration, request for final price, and solutions 13 Nov 2026 Anticipated Lots 1- 5 awards The solution brief is issued under the authority of the Army Open Solicitation Number W9128Z-25-S-1002. All interested parties are strongly encouraged to review the attachments to both this solicitation and the parent AOS posting for complete information. The Government encourages our industry partners to review the DRAFT STE VSW CFS posting, available attachments, and submit any questions or concerns to the POCs listed in the CFS attachment or associated to this announcement. The Government will make all attempts to answer all questions and/or concerns as soon as possible. The Government will review and post responses to all questions or concerns as an attachment to this posting throughout the DRAFT and Final STE VSW CFS process. Vendor information will not be included in responses to all posted questions. To ensure you receive timely notifications of all amendments and updates to this posting, we strongly encourage all interested parties to use the "Follow" feature within SAM.gov. To do so: Log in to your SAM.gov account. Navigate to this notice page. In the upper-right corner of the page, click the "..." (three dots) button. From the dropdown menu, select "Follow". Why this is important: Notification: Once you follow this notice, SAM.gov will automatically send an email to your account whenever it is amended or updated. Correct Links: Each update to a SAM.gov posting generates a new, unique web link. Bookmarking a page or using an old link will take you to an outdated version. The email notification you receive from following the notice will always contain a direct link to the latest version. Verification: The upper right corner of a posting shows a "Version" box, however it always displays "Current Record" regardless of what version you are viewing. You must manually check the version dates using the dropdown and select the latest. Following a posting and using the emailed link ensures you are viewing the latest version and avoids having to manually verify. Please reach out to the POC's below if you have any questions. Thank you!

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• DRAFT STE VSW Call for Solutions 08.27.26.pdf

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• STE VSW CFS Q_A Vendor 09.03.26.pdf

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• Att 02 Warranties and Representations.pdf

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• Att 01 STE VSW Company Information.pdf

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• Att A STE VSW Training Requirements Overview.pdf

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• Att 03 Telecom Reps.pdf

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• Call for Solutions: Project Synthetic Training Environment Virtual Software (STE VSW) Interested Vendor Solution submission form

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• Ruth E. Torres
  ruth.e.torres10.civ@army.mil520-714-5519
• Mark A. Muñiz
  mark.a.muniz6.civ@army.mil