SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- Request for Information regarding the capabilities of commercially available integrated computer display systems
- Notice Date
- 8/13/2008
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 335999
— All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps Systems Command, MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND PG15/CT0252200 Lester StreetQuantico, VA 22134
- ZIP Code
- 22134
- Solicitation Number
- M6785408I5069
- Response Due
- 9/26/2008
- Archive Date
- 10/26/2008
- Point of Contact
- MARCORSYSCOM/CT025Attn: Stacey R. Watson (PM MT)2200 Lester Street, Building 2203AQuantico MCB, VA 22134
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT Request for Information: The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) is seeking information regarding the capabilities of commercially available integrated computer display systems. Background: The United States Marine Corps (USMC) tactical (HMMWV, MTVR, LVSR, MRAP, ITV) and combat (AAV, LAV, EFV, Tanks) vehicle programs are facing problems with limitations in size, weight, power, human factors, and safety related to the proliferation of GFE electronics systems being integrated into their vehicle platforms. Each new electronics system requires its own display/monitor/control panel, taking significant Size, Weight and Power (SWAP) budget and impacting safe and effective operation of the vehicles. Requirement: MARCORSYSCOM is interested in pursuing a consolidated, common display technology that can accept and effectively display input in multiple formats/interfaces from vehicle electronics systems (health monitoring systems, sensor systems, situational awareness systems, communication systems, weapons systems, routers, etc.) and where required, allow control of those systems from the common display. The overall goal is to limit displays to no more than one (1) per crew/occupant position. The desired display units should: 1) be configurable to permit viewing and control of any input system; 2) be configurable to allow monitoring multiple systems simultaneously; 3) have displays that are identical and interchangeable between positions; 4) be based on flat screen technology (LCD, plasma, or similar); 5) allow for connection through multiple types of data connectors, and accept inputs from analog and digital data and video signals; 6) have the ability to display multi-format video input formats, possessing disparate resolution formats (VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, etc.) and 7) be based on varying software languages, 8) include an anti-glare or filtering system to allow for viewing in direct sunlight, and brightness control for viewing through Night Vision Goggles; 9) shall be ruggedized and sealed to resist damage or degradation while operating in typical USMC environments (salt fog, salt spray, dirt, mud, etc.); 10) require minimal power to mitigate vehicle power demand; and 11) have a touch screen or other method for users to input data and/or control systems/applications displayed, operable in MOPP IV and Cold Weather Gear. Firms possessing the capabilities to accomplish this requirement are invited to submit the following: Company information to include the business size (large business, small business, 8(a), veteran owned small disadvantaged business, etc), Statement of capabilities and current GSA contract information (if available on GSA). This sources sought/request for information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a request for proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any follow-on acquisition. No entitlement to pay of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of submission of responses to this RFI and the Government use of such information. Proprietary information submitted in response to this synopsis will be protected when clearly identified as proprietary. Responses to this RFI should be mailed or delivered via FEDEX, UPS, or DHL to the following address no later than 3:00 p.m. EST, 26 Sept 2008. No phone calls will be accepted: MARCORSYSCOM/CT025 Attn: Stacey R. Watson (PM MT)2200 Lester Street, Building 2203AQuantico MCB, VA 22134 Interested sources shall be invited to an industry day to be held in Quantico, VA at a future date. Attendance to this event allows vendors to demonstrate their products, view current vehicle configurations, and ask questions to USMC personnel. Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
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