NextGen OCS

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2. BACKGROUND AND SCOPE The United States (US) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Directorate,Special Warfare Program Office  (AFLCMC/WISN) is conducting market research to identify ergonomically designed, human-centered systems capable of integrating the existing tactical computing devices, fielded communications devices, targeting & other tactical equipment, and various fielded power sources.  The solution will provide a highly configurable, man portable, body-worn, modular, easy-to-use system that connects and integrates current and future tactical equipment mounted/integrated on tactical vests and other Modular Lightweight Load-Carry Equipment MOLLE capable products.
3. CAPABILITY GAP: Special Warfare requires a small, lightweight, portable, rugged, and configurable body-worn system that integrates existing dismounted peripherals/equipment to include, but not limited to:

• Tactical Comping Device: Example Samsung S23 TE.
• Power generation and management, connecting/integrate fielded power solutions:  Examples Handheld Radio batteries, BB 5590s, and other commonly used power sources.
• Communication and VDL equipment: Examples: AN/PRC-161/163/167), ISR/VDL (TNR).
• GPS:  Examples RSR, DAGR, and emerging M-code products.
• Range/Bearing equipment:  Examples PLRF 25C

The Next-Gen OCS will explore emerging technologies to positively impact tactical operations, providing operators with a decisive advantage, enabling a transformation in how operators plan and execute tactical operations.

Emerging technologies will be evaluated for viability.  Known examples include:

• Central “Smart” HUB:  Storage, system management, host a server (example; TAK Server), run message engines (example BADL/ATRAX)
• Cross-domain solution (Unclassified to Classified Networks)
• Existing NIAP/CSfC compliance or removable hard-drive/storage
• Systems successfully fielded to US Military Organizations