US Army ARDEC, AMSTA-AR-CCL-A, Building 65, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000

10 -- 10 - SNIPER WEAPON SYSTEM DUE 121595 POC Jim Glenn email=jglenn (201)724-7071. The Product Manager for Small Arms at the Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) is conducting a Market Survey of shoulder fired Sniper Weapon Systems. The purpose of this survey is to solicit information on items which can exceed the capabilities of the currently fielded M24 Sniper Weapon System. The M24 is a 7.62mm bolt action rifle, mounted with a 10X detachable day optic sight. The weight of the rifle mounted with the sight is 14.2 pounds. When firing the military standard M118 Special Ball ammunition, the system achieves a muzzle velocity of approximately 2600 feet per second with a maximum effective range of 800 meters. The rifle has an adjustable trigger and internal, five round magazine. The stock is a kevlar/graphite composite with an adjustable length of pull and an aluminum skeleton for support. The day optic has a standard mil dot reticle pattern, windage and elevation adjustments and comes with a sunshade and dust covers. When removed and reattached to the rifle, this telescope will repeat zero within 1/2 minute of angle. If your firm has either an existing or developmental item which might meet or exceed these requirements please provide at no cost or obligation to the Government, brochures or other product information detailing performance of your product. A questionnaire is also available which provides in-depth details about characteristics in which the Government is interested. A copy of this questionnaire and information regarding this action can be obtained on the internet at http://procnet.pica.army.mil/misc/snpsvy.html or by contacting Mr. Jim Glenn at (201) 724-7071. Responses must be sent to the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center, ATTN: AMSTA-AR-CCL-A, Jim Glenn, Bldg. 65, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000. There is no formal solicitation available at this time. No award will be made as a result of this market survey which is for informational purposes only. The Government is not at this time committed to any future acquisition of this item. Should a requirement materialize, it will be procured in accordance with normal acquisition procedures. Information regarding this action can be accessed at http://procnet.pica.arm.mil (0338)

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