Commander, U. S. Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280

A -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ON COMPETITIVE ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING, AND DEVELOPMENT (EMD) OF THE ADVANCED MISSILE SYSTEM - HEAVY (AMS-H) DUE 060995 POC Ms. Felicia Jones, Contract Specialist, AMSMI-AC-CBTA, (205)842-7140; Mr. James D. Parker, Contracting Officer, AMSMI-AC-CBTB, (205)876- 4201. Synopsis No. 0092-95 - Request for Information (RFI) on Competitive Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) of the Advanced Missile System - Heavy (AMS-H). Information on feasible solutions to requirements for an anti-tank missile system to defeat current and future armored threats is required to facilitate the Army's desire to plan for the acquisition of the AMS-H missile. The AMS-H missile system will be organic to and will provide improved long range, lethal, anti-tank capability for organizations currently equipped with the tube-launched optically-tracked, wire-guided (TOW) weapon systems, except COBRA. In its primary role of anti-tank, the missile will be used to destroy armored vehicles before the firepower and shock action of threat armor can effectively be brought to bear on friendly forces. The addition of AMS-H missile system will allow U.S. infantry to defeat threat armor, including existing and evolving countermeasures, out to the maximum ranges of the platform acquisition system. The tactical concept for employment of the AMS-H missile system will be that of the current TOW system with adjustments made for those improvements that dictate change, (e.g., increased range, decreased exposure time, increased lethality, and enhanced survivability). The intent is to add a capability to TOW platforms without degrading current TOW system capability. This applies to all training devices and support equipment as well. The AMS-H missile system must be designed to leverage the U.S. Army's investment in existing TOW platforms. The AMS-H missile will be compatible with all existing and planned (ITAS and IBAS) TOW platforms less airborne platforms. Compatibility will be accomplished with the use of platform patch kits which will be the responsibility of the missile contractor. Patch kits are considered to be the hardware and software that must be added to the existing TOW platforms in order to allow firing of the AMS-H missile. The composition of a patch kit will therefore differ according to missile concept and platform. The design of the missile and patch kits should result in minimum risk. The information must contain specific, quantified evidence and analysis on meeting the performance requirements set forth in the AMS-H Performance Specification. The missile will have a modular design to allow implementation of a Shelf Life Extension Program (SLEP) to extend the life of missiles and provide growth potential to counter future threat developments. Additionally, the missile will be designed to have a minimal logistical impact on the current force structure and TOW system support equipment. Additionally, while each platform will require a different patch kit, commonality among patch kits to the extent possible will be maintained. THIS ACTION IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. This announcement is an expression of interest only and does not obligate the U.S. Government in any way. Response to this announcement is on a voluntary basis and failure to respond will not impact any future acquisitions. This RFI is for planning purposes only and will not result in a contract award. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Please respond in writing to Commander, ATTN: AMSMI-AC-CBTA/Felicia Jones, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280, within 30 days of this announcement to request a copy of the AMS-H Informational Package. The U.S. Government is not liable for any costs associated with preparation of any responses to this RFI or its associated AMS-H Information Package. An AMS-H Reading Room will be established for this requirement and will be located in the Redstone Scientific Information Center (RSIC), Building 4484, Redstone Arsenal, AL. The AMS-H Reading Room and Informational Package will contain both classified and unclassified data and data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C. Sec 2751 et seq) or the Export Administration Act (Title 50, U.S.C. App 2401-2402). Additional information relative to AMS-H Reading Room usage will be included in the AMS-H Information Package. The AMS-H Information Package is limited to U.S. owned firms who possess the appropriate U.S. security clearances; however, foreign industry may only participate at the subcontractor level in relation to the AMS-H prime contractor. Subcontracting opportunities must be arranged between primes and potential subcontractors. Foreign industry and/or non-U.S. citizens desiring a copy of the releasable portion of the AMS-H Information Package MUST submit an official request through their respective embassy, Washington, D.C. to HQDA, ATTN: DAMI-FLS. Requests received in any other manner will not be honored. Foreign access to the AMS-H Reading room will only be authorized after an official request for visit authorization has been approved. Visit requests are submitted through respective embassies to HQDA, ATTN: DAMI-CII. Foreign-owned, controlled, or influenced (FOCI) entities desiring a copy of the releasable portions of the AMS-H Information Package and/or access to the AMS-H Reading Room MUST submit an official request to U.S. Army Missile Command, ATTN: AMSMI-SI-CI-TF, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898. Because the AMS-H Informational Package contains SECRET data, it will only be issued to contractors holding a SECRET Facility Clearance and therefore you are requested to provide a CAGE Code with your request for the AMS-H Informational Package. (0086)

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