SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- Overt Small Laser Marker (OSLM)
- Notice Date
- 5/25/2007
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 339999
— All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, U.S. Special Operations Command, Headquarters Procurement Division, 7701 Tampa Point Blvd, MacDill AFB, FL, 33621-5323, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- OSLM0002
- Response Due
- 6/22/2007
- Archive Date
- 7/7/2007
- Description
- Background This is a market survey to locate potential sources for the development of an Overt Small Laser Marker (OSLM). The United States Special Operations (USSOCOM) is researching the use of a light and compact laser marker system to mark targets for Laser Spot Track (LST) capable aircraft. Combat operations require Fire Support elements to be able to mark targets for LST capable aircraft from MOUNT and rural environments. This laser marker must be light and compact enough for soldiers to carry on helicopter assaults and foot movements. Reducing the size and weight of Fire Support equipment (e.g. Laser Target Designators (LTDs), Radios, Infrared (IR) pointers, etc.) is critical to ensure soldiers are able to carry vital equipment during all possible infiltration/exfiltration options. These factors will reduce soldier fatigue, provide accurate target mark/identification (ID) in order to accurately engage enemy targets and ensure mission success. The tasks proposed by the customer in this Request for Information (RFI) shall provide for specifications of the (OSLM) for use in developmental and operational testing. This RFI is to assist the Government in determining the extent and capabilities of existing technology to meet the requirements of the OSLM. The Government places emphasis on the proposed system?s size, light weight, and its ability to achieve the stated requirements. The Government anticipates a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) to be published in 1QFY08 based on the outcome of this RFI. The Government requests respondees provide a plan to achieve the Threshold/Objective (T/O) requirements in a concise manner which shall consist of no greater than 10 pages and be composed in Times New Roman 12 pt font. The Government requests that the offeror?s intended plan include a Schedule and Compliance Matrix detailing the plan?s compliance to stated specifications. Moreover, it is requested the respondees provide information specifically addressing those items/specifications that can not be achieved during this effort. The intended plan shall also include an estimated cost which shall consist of all design, development, non-recurring engineering and production costs for 2 prototype units which shall be used for testing and operational evaluation by the user. Additionally, respondees shall submit a proposed production plan to meet fabrication requirements of the current customer?s Basis of Issue Plan (BOIP) of approximately 10 systems. Required Specifications The United States Special Operations Command has identified the following required specifications of the prototype OSLM system. 1. The OSLM shall meet the following size specifications: a. Length: Not to exceed 12 inches (T), 7 inches (O) b. Width: Not to exceed 3 inches (T), 1.5 inches (O) c. Height: Not to exceed 8 inches (T), 5 inches (O) d. Weight: Not to exceed 6 lbs. (T), < 3lbs. (O) 2. Waterproofing: The OSLM shall be functional when immersed in sea water at a depth of 1 meter for 2 hours (T) and at 1 Atmosphere (depth 33 ft) for 2 hours additionally in sea water (O). 3. The OSLM shall be capable of being operated and stored under temperature conditions that range from: a. Minimum Temperature: -25 degrees F operational (T) and -31 degrees F storage (T) and -40 degrees F for both operational and storage (O). b. Maximum Temperature: 125 degrees F operational (T/O) and 159 degrees F Storage (T/O) c. Operational Altitude: above 15,000 feet (T) and 50,000 feet (O) d. Operational in Humidity: 100 percent (T/O) 4. The OSLM shall have the ability to have four (4) hard programmed pulse repetition frequencies (PRF) codes that are reprogrammable by the user at a mission support site using common computer equipment (T), shall have the entire PRF codes selectable on the system by the individual operator in the field (O). 5. The OSLM shall have a manual override for over-heating (T/O) 6. OSLM Power Source: The internal power source for the OSLM shall be CR123 or AA with the ability to be connected to a BA 5590 or BA 5557 for longer duration lasing (T/O). New lightweight battery technology used to reduce overall weight of the system as well as increasing the length of laser bursts will be sought and tested (O). 7. The OSLM shall have the ability to be mounted to a tri-pod system for terminal guidance operations (T/O). 8. The laser display shall be easily visible to the operator with the ability to adjust the brightness and display of the following, at a minimum: a. Internal Battery Life (T/O) b. PRF Code (T/O) c. Overheat/Time for Cool Down (T/O) 9. The OSLM shall have a safety switch for on/off that is similar to the safety for a pistol (T/O). 10. The OSLM shall include a holster that can be worn on the leg or detached to be fixed on a Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE)-type vest (T/O). 11. The OSLM shall allow for quick boresighting in the field with the SEE Spot III (T/O). This may include a removable rail that allows the system to be mounted on the SEE Spot III. 12. The OSLM shall include field bore sighting targets (T/) 13. All laser output power data shall be provided in milliWatts (mW) (T/O) Performance Requirements The United States Special Operations Command has identified the following performance requirements for OSLM system: 1. The OSLM power output shall be sufficient for aircraft using advanced targeting pods to acquire the spot at 8,000 ft AGL (T) / 25,000 ft AGL (O) using aircraft specific standoff during all environment conditions. 2. The OSLM shall be able to mark a target, with the aircraft able to acquire, at a range to target of 1,500 meters (T) / 5,000 meters (O). 3. The beam divergence of the system shall be 0.5 mrad (T), 0.25 mrad (O). 4. The OSLM shall mark targets for laser spot capable aircraft (T) and conduct terminal guidance operations for laser guided munitions (O). 5. The OSLM shall have a fixed sighting system (T/O). This sighting system should work like common fixed sights on a pistol. 6. The OSLM?s internal power source will operate (insertion and extraction) like a pistol magazine (T/O) and include three of these ?magazines? per system. This announcement is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). There is no solicitation available at this time. This notice is published for information purposes only and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. The Government will not pay for information received as a result of this announcement. 7. Points of Contact: Questions of a technical nature shall be directed to the cognizant Technical Point of Contact, as specified below: Science and Technology Point of Contact: Mr. Charlie Hough PM-Special Programs 10401 Totten Rd, Bldg. 399, 3rd Floor Fort Belvoir, VA. 22060 Telephone Number: (703) 704-0218 Facsimile Number: (703) 704-3574 E-mail Address: charlie.hough@us.army.mil
- Place of Performance
- Address: USSOCOM/SOAL-K, 7701 Tampa Point Blvd. MacDill AFB, FL
- Zip Code: 33621-5323
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 33621-5323
- Record
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