Engineering & Computer Simulations, Inc. (ECS) announced it has secured a major contract through ECS-Riptide Joint Venture (JV) to spearhead development of the U.S. Army’s critical One Semi Automated Forces (OneSAF) simulation program. The competitively awarded contract for $127M spans six years through a base year plus five option years, positioning ECS as a leader in next-generation military simulation technology.
The OneSAF program serves as the backbone of U.S. Army simulation capabilities, delivering a unified, computer-generated force system that powers training, analysis, and operational planning across all Army modeling & simulation communities and government agencies worldwide. This advanced simulation platform eliminates costly redundancies by replacing multiple disparate tools with a single, comprehensive solution.
“It is a great win with our outstanding Team, and oldest client, PEO STRI. This contract award is a tremendous milestone for ECS and validates our deep expertise in military simulation and modeling,” said Greg Kane, ECS chief operating officer. “This win represents the culmination of a four-year pursuit and positions ECS as a key player in the constructive simulation market for the next decade. We’re honored to continue supporting the Army’s critical training and analysis needs through this innovative program.”
Waymon Armstrong, CEO for ECS, adds, “We have come full circle with this award. Our first contract in 2001 supported PEO STRI, and now our largest contract to date – OneSAF – is in support of our Army soldiers. We are proud to partner with other leading firms in our industry on this award as ECS-Riptide JV.”
The contract victory comes at a pivotal time as the Department of War transitions to Next Generation Constructive (NGC) capabilities. OneSAF will play a central role in this transformation, delivering cutting-edge simulation technology that enhances military readiness and operational effectiveness.
The program currently serves more than 200 different user groups spanning continental U.S. and overseas installations, providing mission-critical capabilities developed under Training & Transformation Initiative specifications.
“OneSAF represents the next evolution of military simulation technology,” said Craig Fournier, ECS program manager. “This program eliminates the need for multiple simulation tools across various Army communities and provides a unified, transparent training environment that directly supports today’s commanders and battle staffs. The open-source architecture allows unprecedented flexibility for users to adapt the software to their specific mission requirements, making it an invaluable asset for training, analysis, and operational planning and a key capability enabling the NGC transformation.”
Strategic Partnership Drives Innovation
The winning team operates as ECS-Riptide Joint Venture, LLC, combining ECS’s emerging capabilities with Riptide Software’s proven track record as the current OneSAF prime contractor. This strategic partnership leverages complementary strengths to deliver enhanced value to the Army.
ECS brings deep modeling and simulation expertise as an Orlando-headquartered small business with extensive defense industry experience, including previous OneSAF co-development work and prime contractor experience on the PM-TRASYS Combined Arms Command and Control Training Upgrade System (CACCTUS).
Riptide Software contributes comprehensive capabilities spanning training, field services, advanced software design and development, IT infrastructure, and logistics provisioning across the Department of War. The company has successfully designed and deployed numerous Live, Virtual, and Constructive simulation solutions for U.S. Army and Marine Corps operations.
The joint venture also incorporates specialized capabilities from leading defense contractors:
- Phoenix Logistics– Advanced logistics and support services
- Infinitas– Specialized technical expertise
- Applied Integrated Technologies, Inc. (AIT)– Integrated technology solutions
This collaboration creates a powerhouse team positioned to drive simulation innovation.
Transforming Military Training and Analysis
OneSAF’s open-source architecture provides variable fidelity levels supporting diverse requirements across Army modeling and simulation domains. The program distributes source code to allied countries, military services, program executive offices, and Army organizations worldwide, enabling customized solutions for unique mission requirements.
The platform integrates approximately 30 new capabilities annually through collaborative development with external and internal partners. This continuous innovation cycle ensures OneSAF remains at the forefront of simulation technology while providing a robust baseline that benefits entire U.S. and international user communities.
Research, Development, and Engineering Command, The Research and Analysis Center, and Battle Labs currently leverage OneSAF to execute complex Army analytical studies and experimentation activities.
