SOURCES SOUGHT
12 -- Small Arms Zeroing System
- Notice Date
- 6/11/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- US Army, Army Contracting Command, Joint Munitions and Lethality (JM&L) Contracting Center, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000
- ZIP Code
- 07806-5000
- Solicitation Number
- W15QKN-10-X-0457
- Response Due
- 7/2/2010
- Archive Date
- 8/1/2010
- Point of Contact
- Kenneth Beatty, Contract Specialist, (973)724-2946
- E-Mail Address
-
Kenneth Beatty
(ken.beatty@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Market Survey for Small Arms Zeroing System (SAZS) The U.S. Army, Joint Munitions & Lethality Contracting Center, on behalf of the U.S. Army ARDEC (Armament Research Development Engineering Center), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for Small Arms Zeroing System (SAZS). This announcement constitutes an official Request For Information (RFI) and the opportunity to obtain performance data of a companys Small Arms Zeroing System by performing lab test and soldier in the loop testing of any sample SAZS submitted. The purpose of this synopsis is to ascertain the performance capability, system technical maturity, user ease of operation and readiness for production of a Small Arms Zeroing System (SAZS). Response is requested from vendors that can function as a prime contractor, and or manufacturer. This is not a Request For Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation For Bid (IFB), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract (see FAR 15.201(e). This Market Research, RFI and submitted samples are for SAZS performance analysis and planning purposes only, and shall not be considered a RFP or IFB; an obligation from the U.S. Government to acquire any products or services; or an authorization to incur any cost in anticipation of such authorization. The Government will not reimburse respondents for information solicited. and for any samples submitted for testing. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to pursue any course of action described herein. BACKGROUND: The U.S. War fighter requires an easy to use method to rapidly, accurately, requiring limited training, and can passively zero his weapon. Historically, the Army has fielded the M30 Bore sighting Equipment for this purpose, a dry zeroing device which interfaces with the bore of the weapon and provides a collimated reticle which can be used as a zero reference. The SAZS is a similar system, but designed specifically to provide a zero for the M150 Rifle Combat Optic and M68 Close Combat Optic mounted on a 5.56mm M4 weapon. SYSTEM Definition: The SAZS consists of an optical collimator and reticle; method of attachment to the weapon system to be bore sighted; all components required for installation and use; commercial literature (operator and maintenance manual); and a protective carrying case. The SAZS will meet the following key performance objectives: It shall be capable of providing a repeatable weapon zero to within one minute of arc (1 MOA). It shall require no special tools for installation and use. It shall not use batteries of any kind.It shall be compliant with Mil-Std-810-G survivability standards. It shall have a single configuration compatible with M4.It shall be able to zero a M68-CCO and a M150-ACOG.It is preferred to be a one part device, and not require any assembly. OBJECTIVE: Currently, the Warfighter has no method to rapidly zero or confirm zero. The intent of this RFI is to understand industrys capability to provide a lightweight, accurate collimator for small arms zeroing applications and to establish a list of known sources of such hardware. Respondents to this solicitation are requested to provide any performance test data, reports, analysis and samples for evaluation. The Government will evaluate the data provided and assess the samples quantitatively based on the following criteria: size, weight, accuracy of zero, zero repeatability, degree of collimation, parallax, and soldier usability. The government intends on performing lab accuracy testing, and soldier in the loop testing in the field. If the contractor so request, these samples will be return following completion of characterization of the sample. RESPONSES: Submission shall be limited to 25 one-sided pages and should be Office 2007 compatible. If any of the material provided contains proprietary information, then mark and identify disposition instructions (submitted data will not be returned). Responses should include, but are not limited to the following: Performance Data Test Reports Several Samples for testing Company History in designing, producing and delivering systems similar in scope and complexity to the Small Arms Zeroing System (SAZS). SUBMISSION INFORMATION: Responses to the RFI must be received no later than 3:00 PM CST on 2 July, 2010 both electronically and in hardcopy format. Hardcopy submissions shall consist of one original and two copies, referencing Market Survey # W15QKN-10-X-0457. Interested firms should also provide their address, point-of-contact with telephone number, e-mail address, and type of business (Small Business, Large Business, 8a Small Business, Hubzone Small Business, Service Disabled Veteran Small Business). Any pricing data, if available, should be sent at no cost to the U.S. Government. The POC for this action is Kenneth Beatty, Contract Specialist, US Army Contracting Command, Joint Munitions & Lethality Contracting Center, CCJM-SW, BLDG. 9, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, HARD COPIES must be provided and sent to the address above along with Electronic Submittals to be sent to: ken.beatty@us.army.mil
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