Next Generation Trackless Targets (NGTT) -- Call for Solutions

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Performance Specification (PS) for the Next Generation Trackless Targets (NGTT), also known as the Future Army System of Integrated Targets (FASIT). It defines the technical and performance requirements for the NGTT and related ancillary devices. The NGTT is intended for use in training environments, integrating with the Targetry Range Automated Control and Recording (TRACR) II software.

General Requirements:

• Range Operation: Must integrate with TRACR II software, communicate battery status, maneuver via pre-programmed waypoints, and operate via Radio Frequency (RF) with coverage encompassing the entire range.
• GPS: Provide continuous near real-time Time, Space, Position Information (TSPI) and tracking data with <5 sec-2.0 meters circular error, reporting position at 1 update per second when in motion.
• Deployability: Capable of permanent deployment on ranges with or without RF infrastructure, and temporary deployment in remote areas without RF infrastructure.
• Terrain Transability: Traverse through loose dirt, mud (up to 2 inches), snow (up to 4 inches), loose sand, and grass (up to 2 feet).
• Environment: Full functionality in various environmental conditions including temperatures from -40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (storage) and -30 to 50 degrees Celsius (operation), 100% humidity, salt fog, freezing/thawing, winds up to 35 mph, desert blowing sand, and rain/blowing rain. Must withstand direct solar effects.
• Armor Plating: Withstand at least 3 impacts without penetration from specified calibers and protect critical components. Must have built-in redundancy for antennas.
• Charging Interface: Independent battery charging capability, interface with a 30kW AMMPS generator, and option for shore power. Must adhere to NEMA ratings for power sources and protect against overcharging.
• Charging Time: 0-100% charge in no more than 4 hours (T) / 2 hours (O).
• Battery Life/Run Time: Minimum 3 hours continuous motion, 72 hours idling, or 10 hours mixed idle/motion on a single charge.
• Integration: Capable of connecting with and transporting a Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) device.
• Obstacle Avoidance: Automatic obstacle avoidance (no human intervention), navigate around obstacles taller than two feet, avoid collisions with other targets, and avoid humans. Must identify and avoid grass/saplings up to 0.5" diameter.
• Transportability: Meet criteria for highway, rail, water, and air transport (MIL-STD-1366, MIL-STD-209, MIL-STD-1791). Must be transportable by standard military and commercial equipment, including 3/4 ton trucks, and meet ISO container dimensions if applicable. Must meet Gabarit International de Chargement (GIC) for rail transport and be sea transportable without disassembly.
• Hazardous Materials: Compliance with UN3171, UN3481, UN3528 for shipping batteries and generators. Requires approved Shippers Declaration DD form 2890.
• Mannequins: Realistic human head/torso, capable of sustaining 2,000 hits from 7.62mm rounds, withstand 6,000 cycles, overall dimensions 40"x20", green color (FED-STD-595).

Infantry Unique Requirements:

• Size Envelope: Max dimensions 55" L x 45" W x 35" H (excluding silhouette/mannequin); overall height 69" +/- 2" (fully exposed).
• Transportation: Minimum of four platforms fit on/transportable by a single trailer.
• Payload: Capable of carrying minimum Thermals and MILES device.
• Battlefield Effects: Capable of simulating hostile fire.
• Presentation Device: Equipped with realistic mannequin target, capable of concealing/exposing target, supports D1/E1 targets and realistic mannequins. Power supply supports 30 cycles/hour or 100 cycles/24 hours. Supports 60 seconds thermal enabled during operational cycle. Exposes/conceals target within 2s in winds up to 35 mph. Capable of bobbing (conceal/expose) upon sensing a hit. Supports engagements from aerial platforms.
• Mobility: Minimum curb-to-curb turning radius of 10 feet, traverse 4" 90-degree step, ford 6" water, traverse side slopes up to 25%(T)/35%(O), hold on slopes >= 10%, maintain speed accuracy >= 10% on 5% grade, top speed >= 10 mph, accelerate to 7 mph within 10 meters. Braking: stop within 6.5 feet (2 meters) at 10 mph, stop/conceal after losing communication (>1s) or power loss.
• Shot Sensing: Visually indicate successful engagement, sense near misses and hits (single/multiple zones), score >= 97% of penetrating rounds. Reports hits to TRACR II.
• Reactive Behaviors: Perform realistic reactions to hits/near misses (change speed, stop, reverse direction).

Vehicle Unique Requirements:

• Size Envelope: Fit/transportable by non-oversized trailer.
• Transportation: Minimum of one platform fit on/transportable by single trailer.
• Payload: Capable of carrying minimum Thermals and battlefield effects equipment.
• Battlefield Effects: Integrate with and mount a battlefield effects simulator.
• Mobility: Minimum curb-to-curb turning radius of 30 feet, traverse 9.8"(T)/17.7"(O) 90-degree step, ford 10" water, traverse side slopes up to 25%(T)/35%(O), hold on slopes >= 10%, maintain speed accuracy >= 10% on 5% grade, top speed >= 20 mph, accelerate to 20 mph within 328 feet. Braking: stop within 25 meters at 25 mph, stop/conceal after losing communication (>1s) or power loss.
• 3D Silhouette: Support 3D tactical truck plywood silhouette.
• Presentation Device: Simulate driver/passengers, conceal/expose target within 40 degrees, present D1/E1 targets and realistic mannequins. Power supply supports 30 cycles/hour or 100 cycles/24 hours. Supports 60 seconds thermal enabled during operational cycle. Capable of bobbing (conceal/expose) upon sensing a hit. Supports engagements from aerial platforms.
• Shot Sensing: Sense hits to target silhouette, multiple configurable hit zones (engine, shell, presentation device). Score >= 97% of penetrating rounds. Reports hits to TRACR II.
• Reactive Behaviors: Perform realistic reactions to hits/near misses (change speed, stop, reverse direction).

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This document outlines the technical and performance requirements. The method of verification for acceptance is detailed in Section 4, including Analysis, Demonstration, and Examination. Inspections are classified as Qualification and Conformance. Certified Material Test Reports (CMTRs) are required for substantiating test data.

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This document is a Performance Specification (PS). It references the Statement of Work (SOW) for additional specifications and standards. Distribution Statement A: Approved for Public Release, distribution is unlimited.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Call for Solutions (CSO) under the Army Open Solicitation (AOS) procedure to acquire innovative commercial products or technologies for the Next Generation Trackless Targets (NGTT) Family of Products (FOP). The goal is to enhance training realism and Soldier lethality by providing advanced trackless mobile targets that simulate real-world scenarios.

• Develop and deploy trackless mobile targets simulating infantry and vehicle movements.

• Targets must adapt to follow any path without permanent range structures.

• Solutions should represent individuals and vehicles on various terrains (sand, hills, mud, grass, snow, etc.).

• Must be deployable CONUS and OCONUS and survive/navigate relevant environments.

• Compatibility with Future Army System of Integrated Targets (FASIT) operating software (TRACR II) is required.

• Must be engageable by small caliber ammunition up to .50 caliber and 6.8 mm ammunition.

• Solutions should be existing, reference-verifiable commercial products or technologies.

• Awarding Instrument: Fixed-price contracts or other agreements authorized under 10 U.S.C. § 3458.

• Period of Performance: Generally no greater than one base year with four option years.

• The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards or no awards.

• Solution Briefs Due Date/Time: 12 February 2026, 1600hrs Eastern Time.

• Solution Briefs (max 10-page white paper or 20 slides) must address Executive Summary, Technology Concept, Company Viability, and Intellectual Property.

• The Government may proceed directly from Solution Brief to award.

• Evaluation of Solution Briefs will consider ability to provide infantry/vehicle configurations, TRACR II integration, transportability, compatibility with existing targets, environmental capability, innovation, and technical merit.

• Down-selected offerors will proceed to Phase 2 (Presentation/Pitch) and potentially Phase 3 (Full Proposal).

• Evaluation criteria for proposals include Technical Merit, Relevance, Price, Schedule, Integration, and Risk Assessment.

• Resellers and academic research proposals are not desired.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• Offerors must have a current NIST SP 800-171 DoD assessment posted in SPRS.

• Large businesses must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

• Joint ventures are allowed.

• Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for amendments.

• Solution briefs will be valid for 180 calendar days.

• Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) analysis and mitigation plan are required.

• Attachment 1: Performance Specification (PS) (Dated: 25 Sep 2025) (35 Pages)