Commander, U.S. Army Missile Command, Acquisition Center, Redstone Arsenal, Al 35898-5280

A -- SMART WEAPONS/PRECISION GUIDED MUNITIONS HORIZONTAL TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION DUE 013097 POC (PCF) Nicole Sullivan, Contract Specialist, AMSMI-AC-CFHA, (205) 842- 7410, Janice A. Daniels, Contracting Officer, AMSMI-AC-CFHA, (205) 876-7321. This is a market survey by the U.S. Army to determine the existence of sources for the planned effort described below. Point of contact is Nicole Sullivan, ATTN: AMSMI-AC-CFHA, Building 4488. The Commander, U.S. Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, as the AMC Executive Agent for the management of Smart Weapons has been chartered as chairman of the Smart Weapons/Precision Guided Munitions (SWs/PGMS) short duration document, and recommend existing and/or emerging technology associated with Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) systems. Specific applications are candidates for horizontal integration with current or planned SWs/PGMS. The SW/PGM TF is collecting technical and programmatic data on GPS and ATR that have the potential to increase the effectiveness and lethality of Smart Weapons/Precision Guided Munitions in close combat, fire support, aviation, and special operation systems. The TF is also interested in weapon systems for mobile force ground targets and aircraft, both helicopters and fixed wing. The TF is interested in receiving information on any technology that provides the opportunity to be horizontally integrated into existing weapon systems and developmental systems in the acquisition cycle after milestone O to improve their effectiveness. However, the primary interest at the time is systems, subsystems and components associated with GPS and ATR Systems that have applicability to bring integrated as part of the delivery munitions or the delivery platforms. United States and Allied Industry is requested to provide information, in existing format, that may be of interest to the U.S. Armed Services in identifying horizontal technology integration or vertical insertion candidates in the area of GPS and ATR Systems. Proprietary and classified information will be protected as denoted with submission. Submit printed material, photographs, video tapes, etc. properly marked and packaged to Commander, U.S. Army Missile Command, ATTN: AMSMI-AC-CFHA/Nicole Sullivan, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama 35898-5280. This synopsis is to identify potential sources only, does not constitute a request for proposal (RFP), and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government. The Government implies no intention or opportunity to acquire funding to support current or future development efforts. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this survey or results of information submitted. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. (0014)

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