US Space Force increases efforts to plug training capabilities gaps
The service has been seeking simulation and emulation solutions capable of reproducing multiple in-orbit threats.
Lunarline partnered with MicroTech in a winning bid for the US Army $2.5 Billion Operations, Planning, Training and Resource Support Services (OPTARSS II) contract, a flagship vehicle for U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM).
The OPTARSS II contract is a master, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (ID/IQ), multiple award task order contract. It is structured for maximum flexibility in providing for an expedited ordering process in order to satisfy the needs of operations customers throughout the Army and Department of Defense (DoD).
"We are proud to be part of the winning MicroTech team," stated Waylon Krush, CEO of Lunarline. "This win provides an opportunity to combine responsiveness, innovation, and quality to support the crucial mission of our Warfighting forces."
The OPTARSS II program covers services in a number of technology-intensive areas, including modeling and simulation, command, control, communications, computers and intelligence management, and transformation support.
"This strategic DoD-wide award validates our capabilities to join the battle and meet the most pressing challenges of Warfighters," said Tony Jimenez, President & CEO of MicroTech.
Source: Lunarline
The service has been seeking simulation and emulation solutions capable of reproducing multiple in-orbit threats.
The service has been conducting several acquisition and upgrading efforts involving artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve communication, data analysis and ISR systems.
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