US Army CECOM, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Electronic Warfare (C4IEW) Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703-5008

58 -- LIGHTWEIGHT VIDEO RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEM (LVRS) SOL DAAB07-95-R-J703 DUE 042495 POC CYNTHIA GEISS, Contract Specialist, AMSEL-ACCC-A-CZ, (908)532-1093, STEPHANIE J. ALLEN, Contracting Officer, AMSEL-ACCC-A-CZ, (908)532-1093. This is a presolicitation announcement for the Lightweight Video Reconnaissance System (LVRS). The LVRS consists of a ruggedized manportable Out Station and a vehicle installed Base Station capable of exchanging still frame images using a Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio (SINCGARS) to enhance the reconnaissance capability of the front line scouts. The Out Station shall weigh less than 16 pounds and be operated and carried by an individual dismounted scout equipped with a SINCGARS VHF Manpack Radio AN/PRC-119 radio, Ruck Sack, and Load Bearing Equipment (LBE). The Out Station shall provide the scout the capability of capturing, storing, compressing, and transmitting still frame images in addition to recording live video on a magnetic medium. The Out Station shall consist of the following components: a. Ruggedized video camera with day and night capability, mounting accessories, ruggedized enclosure, battery recharger (if applicable), and video recorder. b. Data Compression and SINCGARS Interface Unit (DCSIU). c. User interface remote control module (RCM), if applicable. d. Carrying equipment permitting the Out Station to be carried in the field by a dismounted soldier with full LBE and a Ruck Sack. e. Cleaning accessories. The Base Station shall be located at the Tactical Operations Command (TOC) in a HMMWV, M577, or S250 shelter where the images transmitted from the Out Station will be analyzed, reproduced, and disseminated to other TOCs. The Base Station shall have the capability to receive, store, compress/decompress, image processing, print, and retransmit still frame images in addition to viewing live motion video when connected to the Out Station video recorder. The computer module and printer shall be powered by 28 Vdc vehicle power, or 110 VAC power generator. The computer module shall also have an internal battery as a secondary power supply. The Base Station shall consist of the following components: a. Computer with keyboard, video monitor, periphal interfaces, and carrying case. b. Image printer with carrying case. The award will be for a two-year contract and will have a total basic quantity of 30 Base Stations and 90 Out Stations (divided between the two years) with a 200 percent option. This will be an Non-developmental solicitation with bidders required to submit a complete system with their proposals for evaluation. The award will be for a Firm Fixed Price contract and successful bidder will be determined as the proposal that offers the ''Best Value'' to the Government. This data is provided solely for informational purposes and should not be relied upon as a basis for the preparation of an offer. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. The U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command (CECOM) has established an Electronic Bulletin Board (EBB) to provide electronic transmittal of Request for Proposals (RFP's). As of 1 January 1995, hard copies of solicitations will no longer be distributed. (Exceptions are Post, Camp and Station acquisitions.) All interested parties wishing to do business with CECOM are invited to access, operate, send and receive data from the CECOM EBB system. In April, we intend to upgrade to Word for Windows, Version 6.0. To become a user of the EBB you will need an identification code and password in addition to a computer terminal equipped with the necessary hardware and software to interface with the EBB system. Detailed information regarding system requirements is contained in the U.S. Army CECOM EBB User's Manual. A User's Manual, Identification Code and password will be issued upon request. All requests must include 1) Company name, 2) point(s) of contact name(s) and title(s), 3) return address(es) and 4) telephone number(s). Please send your request in writing to either Mr. Thomas Newman or Mrs. Anita McGhee, U.S. Army CECOM, AMSEL-ACSP-BC, ATTN: EBB, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703-5008. FAX (908)532-6020, Commercial (908)532-3820. (0068)

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