U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DS), Warren, MI 48397-5000

A -- BRADLEY A3 UPGRADE VEHICLES SOL DAAE0796R0005 DUE 022097 POC For a solicitation copy or for information on this procurement, call Ken sauter (810) 574-8132 The proposed acquisition is for the first year quantiti ES of Bradley A3 upgrade vehicles. these vehicles will be upgrades of Bradley A2 vehicles to the A3 configurat ion. the A3 upgrade engineering and manufacturing devel opment (EMD) effort is currently ongoing under contract DAAE07-94-C-0456 with United defense L.P. (udlp). udlp is completing the first of eight prototype A3 vehicles. There will be extensive testing of these prototype vehi cles. the EMD contract has a performance period through October 99. the first year lrip quantity is 27 vehicles, with an option for an additional 18 vehicles. the fir St year lrip quantity will be added as a new requiremen T under the ongoing A0-A@ remanufacture contract with U nited defense. the A3 includes lethality improvements o Ver present Bradley vehicles through advanced target HA ndoff and acquision provided by the commanders independ ent viewer (CIV) and improved Bradley acquisition syste m (BAS) as well as improved fire control. a position an D navigation (pos/nav) system, as well as night vision equipment will be provided in the vehicle. survivabilit Y equipment and innovations include: applique armor cov ering the top surface of the vehicle and providing NBC protection for the squad. the A3 command and control IM provements will provide increaded situational awareness, digital tactical information transmission/reception c apabilities, and compatibitility with combat radio nets, and reduced work load. the A3 vehicle control and OPE ration system (VCOS) improvements will utilize an integ rated electronics system. the electronics system will S upport high resolution tactical and video displays, bui LT in testing and efficient system upgrades of new Tech nology. the Bradley A3 will be an upgraded Bradley capa ble of meeting the current and projected threat into th E 21ST Century. the proposed effort will be awarded on a firm fixed price basis to United defense L.P. (udlp). Udlp is the developer and sole producer of the Bradley series of vehicles. it is necessary to award the lrip E ffort to udlp to maintain the current Bradley engineeri NG and manufacturing base. also, udlp is the developer of the A3 upgrade vehicle. procurement office: TACOM, a ttn: AMSTA-AQ-MCC (Ken sauter), Warren, MI 48397-5000. See NOTE: 22. The offer due date is on or about 022097 (see solicitation for actual offer due date).(0270)

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