US Army CECOM, Logistics and Readiness Center, Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey 07703-5000

59 -- MARKET SURVEY FOR CONVERSION OF F-STOCK AN/VVS-2(V)2A AND AN/VVS- 2(V)3 TO A-STOCK AN/VVS-2(V)1A DUE 071596 POC Susan F. Weir, Electronics Engineer, 908-427-5722. This is a Market Survey to locate additional sources for a conversion/repair program. This program will convert government F-stock Driver's Viewers for the AN/VVS-2(V)2A, NSN: 5855-01-096-0872, and AN/VVS-2(V)3, NSN: 5855-01-105-7793 to an A-stock AN/VVS-2(V)1A (non-coc), NSN: 5855-01-096-0871, configuration. The potential quantity is 500 ea. and delivery is expected to begin 120 days after the contract is awarded, at a rate of 100 ea./month. The AN/VVS-2 enables a closed-hatch vehicle to be driven during nighttime conditions by amplifying ambient light from the sky (moon, stars, skyglow, etc.). The AN/VVS-2(V)2A and the AN/VVS-2(V)3 series of the night viewer use the prism head assembly and are used in the M1 series Abrams Main Battle Tank, and the M2/M3 family of Bradley Fighting Vehicles; respectively. The AN/VVS-2(V)1A is used in M60, M113, M88 & M728 and uses a mirror head assembly in lieu of the prism head assembly. The conversion effort would entail the following tasks: cleaning, inspection, test and evaluation of all viewers received; replacing 100% of the Tube (MX-9644) and Magnifier Assemblies; installing new Entrance Window & Mirror Assemblies and Mount Assemblies for the V1A version on each viewer; adding a second purge port to eyepieces as necessary; final testing and reporting. The response MUST include identification of the source for the MX-9644, along with a statement from that source that they can indeed supply these image tubes. The response must also include documentation detailing how the testing of these assemblies will be accomplished; furthermore, the response must establish that the offeror is capable of meeting the delivery schedule and monthly quantities set forth above. The current source for the AN/VVS-2's is Litton Electro-Optical Systems, Garland, TX. Detailed technical data for this conversion/repair is not available from the Army. Suppliers capable of performing the tasks required for the conversion must so indicate by writing to Commander, CECOM, ATTN: AMSEL-LC-ED-IN (S. Weir), Fort Monmouth, NJ, 07703-5000. Successful supplier(s) will be required to warrant that the converted systems supplied will satisfactorily perform when used for the purpose intended by the Army. For additional information contact Ms. Susan Weir at 908-427-5722 or Mr. Jerry Kennedy at 908-532-8358, or FAX 908-532-8181, or E-mail to kennedy@doim6.monmouth.army.mil. The deadline for government receipt of responses to this notice is 15 July 1996. (0183)

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