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

58 -- WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EXTENSION FOR THE AN/VIC-3 VIS -- POTENTIAL SOURCES SOUGHT DUE 112197 POC Point of Contact -- Frank Kurian, Engineer, 732-532-4200. E-MAIL: Wireless Comm Ext. for the AN/VIC-3, kurian@doim6.monmouth.army.mil. 58 -- Wireless Communications Extension for the AN/VIC-3 VIS -- Potential Sources Sought This is not a presolicitation notice pursuant to FAR Part 5, but is a market survey pursuant to FAR Part 10 for identification of potential sources capable of providing the Wireless Communications Extension for VIS. The U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) is conducting a technology assessment market survey to query industry sources regarding wireless communications. This market survey is for companies experienced in the field of wireless and military communications and who have performed research & engineering, applied system level integration disciplines, and are capable of producing products of this caliber. The Army's interest lies in providing a wireless communications capability for crew members outside of armored and combat vehicles who must maintain communication with the crew members remaining in the vehicle. The required range is approximately one thousand feet in a wide variety of terrain's and rigorous environmental or climatic conditions and must not interfere with or suffer degradation from on or off board vehicle operating and weapon systems. Integration of this wireless capability into the existing AN/VIC-3 Vehicular Intercommunications System (VIS) digital intercom communication system is a basic and critical requirement. This notice is not a request for bids or proposals and does not indicate that the Army intends to purchase said equipment. A formal solicitation does not exist. This action is for the purpose of identifying potential sources capable of providing the Wireless Communications Extension for VIS. The Government will not reimburse contractors for any cost incurred for their participation in this survey. If interested contact Mr. Frank Kurian, US Army Communications-Electronics Command, ATTN: AMSEL-RD-ST-WL-AA(Kurian), Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703, telephone (732) 532-4200, or e-mail kurian@doim6.monmouth.army.mil for more information and a questionnaire. Written responses should include company name, address, point of contact and telephone number. Deadline for responding to this announcement is no later than twenty one (21) days from the publication of this notice. (0304)

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