US Army, CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703-5008

58 -- MINI EYECAFE LASER INFRARED OBSERVATION SET (MELIOS) SOL DAAB07-96-R-J661 DUE 052096 POC Michael Tully, 908-532-5204, Contract Specialist Alex J. Matejka, 908-532-5204, Contracting Officer. Mini Eyesafe Laser Infrared Observation Set (MELIOS), NSN: 5860-01-350-8551, for the production, testing, and delivery of MELIOS systems IAW MIL-L-49320(CR). Qualification Testing or certification as a qualified product is required including performance and survivability in the combat environment. A non-competitive negotiation is proposed with Litton, Apopka, FL as a modification to contract DAAB07-88-C-F400 for 116 MELIOS systems with three 100% options. The MELIOS is a manportable (no more than 4.5 lbs), completely eyesafe laser rangefinder capable of ranging to targets up to 10 kilometers with an inherent accuracy of +/-5 meters. Optical requirements include 7X magnification and a 7 degree field of view with range information displayed in the optical line of sight. The MELIOS utilizes a standard Army BB-516 NiCd rechargeable battery. It is required that MELIOS have the ability to incorporate a Compass/Vertical Angle Measurement (C/VAM) module IAW PS-C-49322 to provide accurate azimuth and vertical angle measurements for display in the optical eyepiece. Drawings are incomplete and available on a limited basis for information only. Suppliers capable of providing this item must submit technical information in writing not later than fourteen (14) days after publication of this announcement to Project Manager, Night Vision/Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition, ATTN: SFAE-IEE4W-NV-LSD (N. Graber) Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. The government intends to negotiate under the authority of 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1) in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(b)(1). See numbered note: 22 (0127)

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