SOURCES SOUGHT
10 -- 7.62mm Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS)
- Notice Date
- 10/16/2003
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- US Army ARDEC, AMSTA-AR-PC, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000
- ZIP Code
- 07806-5000
- Solicitation Number
- W15QKN-04-X-0401
- Response Due
- 11/17/2003
- Point of Contact
- Stephanie Pascale, Contract Specialist, (973)724-2774
- E-Mail Address
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Email your questions to Stephanie Pascale
(smegee@pica.army.mil)
- Description
- The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (TACOM-ARDEC), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 is interested in acquiring market information on a 7.62mm semi-automatic sniper system (SASS) capable of delivering precision fire primarily on anti-personnel targets out to a range of 1,000 meters. . This system must be a man portable, shoulder fired system utilizing military standard 7.62x51mm caliber ammunition but optimized for the open-tip M118LR long range ammunition. Additionally, M993 Armor Piercing (AP) ammunition will be fired based on specific mission requirements. Compatibility with the existing family of military 7.62x51mm caliber ammunition is also required. . The primary components of the system include a rifle, detachable bipod, hard transport/storage case(s), soft carrying case(s), cleaning/maintenance equipment, and manuals. The weapon will have a flash/sound suppressor, high capacity (up to 20-round) detachable box magazines; rails/mounting surfaces for mounting fire control (optics, backup iron sights and aim- light) systems; variable power optics/electro-optics (in order to engage targets between 50 and 1000 meters); and an accompanying spotting scope with range estimation reticle(s) and a night vision interface. The potential contractor must be able to produce a minimum of 80 systems per month with a production surge capability to 120 systems per month. . Spare parts and logistic support packages will also be required. The potential contractor will also be required to supply depot level maintenance support based within the Continental U.S. (CONUS). . The SASS must be a direct line of sight system capable of engaging primarily personnel targets out to 800 meters (1,000 meters desired) and be a rugged and highly reliable system that minimizes both muzzle flash and blast signatures during firing. The SASS operational weight, complete with suppressor, day optical scope and magazine (unloaded)should be less than 16 pounds. It should have durable, anti-corrosion finishes or be constructed from corrosion resistant materials or be constructed from materials which resist exposure to solvents and cleaners. . All external/exposed surfaces should be dull and non-reflective. The objective external color is tan, gray-green, gray or taupe. The SASS should include a maintenance/cleaning kit containing all operator level repair parts and tools. Operators and maintenance manuals will also be required. . Components requirements are as follows: The rifle must be highly accurate when firing the M118LR (primary cartridge) and M993 Armor Piecing ammunition and be compatible with military standard 7.62x51mm. It should have an adjustable trigger pull (desired); have a detachable box magazine with a minimum capacity of 5 rounds and maximum 20 round capacity; have an easy to operate and positive safety; and have no parts which can be improperly assembled to the detriment of weapon performance. The rifle should also have a minimum barrel life of 5,000 rounds and be easily disassembled into components. The maximum length of the system should not exceed 48 inches and should come equipped with a sling and bipod. . The optical sighting system must provide suitable resolution to allow target identification at the maximum effective range of the system; provide a threaded interface to accept LASER protection; be detachable; and interface with a Picatinny type rail IAW MIL-STD-1913. The optical sighting system should have a scaled reticle to aid in range estimation; repeat zero within 1/2 MOA when removed and then reinstalled on the weapon; have adjustable windage and elevation controls; provide sufficient adjustment to compensate for the ballistic drop of the M118LR out to the maximum effective range of the system; remain watertight when submerged in water; come equipped with dust covers; be provided with a hardened carrying case for protection during airborne operations. . The component carrying case should be capable of storing all system components and protect system components during hot, cold, rain conditions, transportation and storage. An objective requirement is to provide protection to the system during parachute airdrop and subsurface deployment (33 ft threshold, 66 ft objective). A drag bag soft case is also required for man pack infiltration of the system. . If your firm has either an existing or developmental item which meets the specified requirements please provide brochures or other information relative to performance of your product. . This is a market survey, not a pre-solicitation notice. There is no formal solicitation available at this time. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. . No award will be made as a result of this market survey. . All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. . The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any private sector input as a result of this market survey. . See Note 25.
- Web Link
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US ARMY TACOM-Picatinny Procurement Network
(http://procnet.pica.army.mil/dbi/Download/GoGetSourcesSought.cfm?SolNum=W15QKN-04-X-0401)
- Record
- SN00453242-W 20031018/031016213206 (fbodaily.com)
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