SOURCES SOUGHT
20 -- Night Vision Compatible Military Rugged Display_
- Notice Date
- 8/11/2004
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- N00178, NSWCDD, 17320 Dahlgren Road Dahlgren, VA 224485
- ZIP Code
- 24485
- Solicitation Number
- N0017804Q1060
- Response Due
- 8/25/2004
- Archive Date
- 10/25/2004
- Point of Contact
- XDS116 Telephone#: (540) 653-7478 FAX #: (540) 653-7088
- E-Mail Address
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Email your questions to XDS116 is the POC for N00178-04-Q-1060
(XDS11@NSWC.NAVY.MIL)
- Description
- This synopsis is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.eps.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line (NECO) site located at http://www.neco.navy.mil. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by the Navy Sea Systems Command. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division is searching for available sources that can produce Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) compatible military rugged displays that meet stringent environmental and performance requirements. The NAVY currently produces a 15-inch transflective and NVIS compatible display that includes silicone bezel button control of external applications. The display does not include an internal computer for the applications, but does interface with a custom external c! omputer. The NAVY is interested in acquiring additional sized displays including 10-inch, 8-inch, and possibly other smaller size displays - all based on the current 15-inch design. As currently developed and designed, the U.S. NAVY has broken-down the display production into several parts: LCD CORE - The first part of the display is the internal ?LCD CORE? chassis assembly that includes the LCD panel glass, filters, AR coated sacrificial glass, lamination, multi-color (NIGHT MODE) NVIS filtered backlights, (DAY MODE) backlights, On Screen Display (OSD) interface, custom control function interfaces (interfaces with enclosure microcontroller), and automatic heaters to maintain somewhat consistent bulb output. This assembly can be easily removed from the DISPLAY HOUSING (as one unit) and replaced if necessary; DISPLAY HOUSING - The second part of the display is the ?DISPLAY HOUSING? that houses the LCD CORE chassis assembly and protects it from the elements and includes th! e power supplies and other electronics necessary to power and control the LCD CORE. The DISPLAY HOUSING also includes a custom microcontroller with 2-way RS-232 serial communications that interfaces with external software applications, custom microcontroller that interfaces with onboard display bezel buttons and LCD CORE/OSD functions, provides easy removal and replacement of the LCD CORE, includes a custom silicone bezel button assembly module that can be removed and replaced from the enclosure face, custom dimming for day/night mode bulb operation, and other custom functions. This term also implies that a LCD CORE will be received and installed into the DISPLAY HOUSING, assembled and tested to meet functional and performance requirements, and the entire display delivered to the Government ready to install; COMPLETE DISPLAY - The complete display is defined as having both the LCD CORE and DISPLAY HOUSING delivered as a complete unit. This term also implies that the entir! e display has been assembled and tested to meet functional and performance requirements and the entire display delivered to the Government ready to install. NSWC Dahlgren is interested in responses from contractors who have the capability to produce the LCD Core, Display Housing, and Complete Displays. It is anticipated that there will be a requirement for a minimum quantity of fifteen units (plus spares) for the 15-inch display annually. Delivery of the LCD Core or Display Housing could range from thirty (30) to sixty (60) days after award or sooner depending on Navy schedules. Delivery of the Complete Displays could range from thirty (30) to one hundred and twenty (120) days after award or sooner depending on Navy schedules. The contractor must have the necessary resources available to design and produce any industry-common and available size LCD display (15-inch currently produced, 10-inch, 8-inch, and other smaller displays may be required by the Government in the ! future). The display must include, but not be limited to the following environmental requirements: Must survive and operate as expected for six-hours at +55 Deg. C ambient temperature and in direct full sunlight, while mounted in an open-cockpit vehicle dashboard. The display must survive -20 Deg. C indefinitely and be fully operational with a design goal of -40 Deg. C operational; Warm-up time from -20 C to operational must not exceed 5 minutes. Warm-up time from -40 C to operational must not exceed 15 minutes; Shall be built to the IP67 specification for water submersion (1 meter for 30 minutes) and dust intrusion and able to withstand harsh environments to include: salt water, high humidity, sand, rain, "fire hose" wash down, and fungus; Shall be packaged to endure the boat/vehicle environment. Unpredictable and violent vehicle/craft motions are expected to include high shock and vibration as experienced by small high-speed watercraft operating in heavy surf. Shocks! in excess of 30 Gs are common; Shall be fully mission-capable in all weather conditions commonly experienced in worldwide, open-ocean environments and land-based operations; and May be subjected to biological and chemical contamination and shall be capable of standard DOD decontamination procedures and agents. The display must include, but not be limited to the following functional requirements: Windows 2000 or above operating system compatible and have analog (RGB 5-wire) XGA resolution or better. With Navy approval, smaller displays could have SVGA resolution or better; Must be easily readable in direct sunlight and overcast conditions (in between light conditions). Due to the direct sunlight exposure, solar loading must be taken into consideration; The goal is to design and build the displays as small and lightweight as possible and fit into existing dimensional constraints; Must be compatible with Generation III, Generation IV, and future Night Vision Goggles; Must ! limit glare of direct sunlight reflection on the cover glass viewing surface, while allowing the user to view most of the display screen-even during direct sunlight reflection; The sacrificial cover glass shall be made of impact-resistant glass material that will not cause glass shards to propel toward or endanger operational personnel if broken during vehicle stationary or moving operations; The display cover glass must incorporate contrast filtered enhancements and other necessary filters laminated to the raw LCD panel face to limit internal display reflectance; Must have the ability of OFF/ON power and full-range brightness dimming operation via front pushbutton controls; Input voltage range: 18VDC to 32VDC (currently 24VDC nominal battery source). The display must be built to MIL-STD-461E requirements for conducted and radiated emissions to limit hazards to ordnance, fuel, and personnel; the display enclosure shall be made of Aluminum. Finish for the display case will ! be MIL-C-5541E, Class III for shield continuation throughout the case/gasket contact areas, then coat remaining surfaces using MIL-A-8625F, Type II, Class II Black anodizing unless otherwise specified or approved; The display enclosure shall be designed to allow for newer panels to replace older and obsolete panels with minimal impact when modifying the design; Shall be designed such that it can be capable of field/bench repair and all components modularized for easy removal and replacement; Must have a service life of at least 20,000 hours; and Power/heat consumption/generation must be limited to a minimum, using reasonable conservation practice and design. The display must draw the minimum power necessary-preferably not to exceed 3A at 24VDC (without heaters energized). It is requested that qualified sources submit a capability statement to NSWC Dahlgren to include the following information: 1. Previous experience gained from former jobs producing custom military displ! ays, 2. References from former customers, including any information on deployed products, 3. Capability and availability to design and produce custom military displays in short notice, 4. Resources available, including information on staff talent and external resources, 5. Quality assurance and testing procedures used prior to delivery of custom military displays, and 6. Ability to meet delivery schedules. Capability Statements are limited to ten (10) pages and shall be submitted either via email to XDS11@nswc.navy.mil or in writing to: Contracting Officer, Attn: XDS116/Bldg 183/Room 102, NAVSURFWARCEN Dahlgren Division, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100. Responses shall be submitted by 25 August 2004 and identify number N00178-04-Q-1060. Contractors are reminded that this is a sources sought synopsis only. This synopsis should not be construed as a commitment or authorization to incur costs in anticipation of a resultant contract.
- Web Link
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NSWCDD PROCUREMENT DIVISION Web Site
(http://www.nswc.navy.mil/wwwDL/XD/SUPPLY/busop.htm)
- Record
- SN00641792-W 20040813/040811212750 (fbodaily.com)
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