SOURCES SOUGHT
69 -- SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR OPTICAL AND ACOUSTICAL TARGETING SYSTEM
- Notice Date
- 6/16/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- N00164 300 Highway 361, Building 64 Crane, IN
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N0016406R4806
- Response Due
- 9/15/2006
- Archive Date
- 12/15/2006
- Description
- This synopsis is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.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 NSWC Division Crane. The Government is issuing this Request For Information (RFI) as part of a market survey for an optical and acoustical targeting system. Currently, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC) has an operational and research requirement to replace an antiquated targeting system. NSWC plans to acquire the targeting system as a Non-Developmental Item (NDI) acquisition. This targeting system will consist of: 1) a computerized integrated data collection point comprised of a main stationary and secondary remote capability, and 2) optical and acoustic targeting systems. The main data collection point should be comprised of a computerized integrated control system serving as a stationary data collection/storage facility capable of supporting up to six target lanes. An additional laptop system should be available for remote testing capable of supporting two target lanes. The following programming and operational capabilities are required for both the stationary and laptop data collection points: 1) Computerized integrated data collection points should be capable of providing simultaneous reports to individual firing stations for data processing and combined test data collection. 2) Computerized integrated data collection points should offer hardwire and radio frequency interface with each target lane. 3) Radio frequency interface should be capable of transmitting control data up to 1200 meters. 4) Computerized integrated data collection points should be Windows based and enable the operator to define test parameters and individual test configuration measurements. 5) Test measurements should be capable of metric and English weight and distance conversion, perform multiple timing, correct and calculate functions and illustrate XY coordinates of each shot. 6) Computerized integrated data collection points should provide open architecture to! enable extended and updated capabilities as they become available. 7) Computerized integrated data collection points should have an Intel Pentium or greater processor, random access memory of greater or equal to 64 MB, hard disk storage of greater or equal to 10 GB, interface bus which is PCI/ISA Bus compatible, a 10-slot backplane, USB, serial & parallel printer Interface, a display screen of 15 inches or greater, color inkjet printer and plotter, and CD ROM Read/Write capability for back-up of data. The optical and acoustic targeting equipment should be of an open horizontal design to ensure there are no obstructions exposed in the target area, minimizing the risk of inadvertent projectile damage during testing. The targeting equipment should detect subsonic and supersonic projectiles or missiles of 5.56mm to 155mm. The optical equipment should have an operational target area in excess of 3m X 3m, accepting 5.56mm to 155mm calibers. It should provide automatic buffering of data during rapid fire. The optical and acoustic targeting equipment should be readily man-portable and mounted/secured to ensure precision alignment. The acoustic targeting system should accept a rate of fire of 900+ rounds per minute and have a 1000 shot memory. Accuracy should be + 1mm over the central target with + 3 mm otherwise. The manufacturer or its representative should provide on-site installation and troubleshooting support for any additional hardware or test program software. The manufacturer or its representative should provide on-site operational training for all equipment and software. The manufacturer or its representative should provide any scheduled service maintenance, including program upgrades for a period of 5 years. The manufacturer or its representative should maintain service and repair all system parts for a period of 5 years upon completion of installation. Interested vendors should submit the following information regarding it Targeting System(s). Please submit performance capabilities and cost estimates in English measurements and US currency: a. Performance: Please submit a technical description of the product, such as photographs, physical characteristics, operational features, and performance data. This should consist of commercial product literature, operating instructions, and/or supplemental technical documentation that define the Targeting System and associated hardware. b. Schedule/Cost: Please submit, as a minimum, the price and delivery times for the System. c. Place of Manufacture: Please provide the City, State and Country where the System will be manufactured. Please provide the requested information to Mr. Don Ellison by 15 September 2006. Mr. Ellison may be reached via e-mail at: donald.ellison@navy.mil or via facsimile at (812) 854-5095 or via phone at (812) 854-5774. Technical POC: NSWC Crane, Attn.: Mr. Barry Gatewood, Code 4081, Bldg. 2521, 300 Highway 361, Crane IN 47522-5001; e-mail: barry.gatewood@navy.mil or phone: (812) 854-3842. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. No solicitation document exists at this time. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request for information nor is the Government in any way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. It should be noted that during the evaluation of all information submitted, the Government plans to utilize employees from Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), Wexford Group International, Inc., and EG&G as advisors to the Government evaluators. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Your interest in this response is appreciated.
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