SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- EAPS Turret Transportability Study
- Notice Date
- 11/16/2007
- 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-08-X-0242
- Response Due
- 11/30/2007
- Archive Date
- 12/30/2007
- Point of Contact
- KATHLEEN SAGE, Contract Specialist, (973)724-2564
- E-Mail Address
-
Email your questions to KATHLEEN SAGE
(kathleen.sage@us.army.mil)
- Description
- The U.S. Army, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ is seeking sources to perform an EAPS Turret Transportability Study. The contractor shall conduct a feasibility study to explore integration of twin 50mm EAPS cannons, feed system(s) and related fire control components into an autonomously controlled (unmanned) turret mounted on a suitable platform. The turret, feed system and platform integration concepts shall be developed in sufficient detail to confirm transportability on a C-130 aircraft. Both towed and self propelled concepts shall be considered. Modification of an existing platform is preferred over new platform development. The turret shall be an unmanned, autonomous system, capable of a continuous 3600 rotation in azimuth and -100 to 850 in elevation. The weapon system is two 50mm EAPS cannons. Each gun weighs 750+/-50 lbs with a power requirement of 5HP, and is 164??? in length. The system shall fire 5-10 rounds per engagement (total for both guns) at a combined rate of 400spm. The ammunition has a 55mm diameter (cartridge base) x 538mm long and weighs 6.4 lbs. The feed system shall store 100 rounds per gun (200 rounds total) with a reload time of 10 minutes or less. The fire control system consists of an ATS radar, with 1 transmitting and 3 receiving antennae, that shall be mounted to the turret. The contract deliverable shall be a Final Technical Report (DI-ADMN-80447) that shall include concept descriptions, trade studies, Pro-E compatible layout drawings showing major components and design features, Pro-E compatible solid models of each concept, weight budgets and developmental design drawings and associated lists. The EAPS Turret/Platform Study shall be completed no later than 4 months after award of this task. Information submitted should be pertinent and specific in the technical area under consideration, on each of the following qualifications: (1) Experience: An outline of previous projects, specific work previously performed or being performed and any in-house research and development effort; (2) Personnel: Name, professional qualifications and specific experience of scientist, engineers and technical personnel who may be assigned as a principal investigator and/or project officer; (3) Facilities: Availability and description of special facilities required to perform in the technical areas under consideration. A statement regarding industry security clearance. Any other specific and pertinent information as pertains to this particular area of procurement that would enhance our consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. All responsible interested sources are encouraged to submit their capabilities with regard to the above, no later than 30 Nov 2007 to: Joint Armaments Contracting Center, ATTN: Kathleen Sage, AMSML-AQ-JA, Bldg 10, Picatinny, NJ 07806-5000 or E-Mail to kathleen.sage@us.army.mil Please include company name, address, telephone number, technical point of contact and brochures/literature. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement. Electronic submittals are preferred. See Numbered Notes 23, 25, and 26.
- Web Link
-
US ARMY TACOM-Picatinny Procurement Network
(http://procnet.pica.army.mil/dbi/Download/GoGetSourcesSought.cfm?SolNum=W15QKN-08-X-0242)
- Record
- SN01453992-W 20071118/071116231127 (fbodaily.com)
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