Commander, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Acquisition Center, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280

60 -- TOW 2 AUXILLARY EQUIPMENT SOL DAAH01- POC Teresa Cosby, (205)876-4002, Dante J. Emanuel, (205) 876-1230. The government anticipates awarding a contract for the following items: DESCRIPTION -- AN/UAS-12A, Night Vision Sight Equipment Set, APN 13220196, QUANTITY FIRST ARTICLE (FA) -- 3, QUANTITY PRODUCTION -- 114, DEL SCHEDULE -- 31 Jul 2000 (Includes 365 for submission of FA). The AN/UAS-12A Night Vision Equipment Set is a light weight, passive infrared imaging system which enables the gunner to search within weapon slewing limitations, to detect, recognize, and aim at targets, and accurately track the target during the flight phase of the TOW missile in daylight or darkness and during use of enemy countermeasure techniques. The major components of the system are the: (1) AN/TAS-4A, (2) Boresight Collimater, (3) Vehicle Power Conditioner, (4) Battery Power Conditioner, (5) Battery, (6) Equipment Cover, and (7) Field Handling Case. DESCRIPTION -- AN/TAM-5 Post Amplifier Test Set, APN 13099878, QUANTITY FIRST ARTICLE (FA) -- 1, QUANTITY PRODUCTION -- 114, DELIVERY SCHEDULE -- 31 Jul 2000 (Includes 180 days for submission of FA). The Amplifier Test Set is used to isolate in the amplifier post assembly to a single replaceable subassembly, to gain balance the video buffers, and to align the night sight and eyepiece reticle assembly. DESCRIPTION -- AN/PAM-2, Boresight Collimator Test Set, APN 13419683, QUANTITY FIRST ARTICLE (FA) -- 3, QUANTITY PRODUCTION -- 5, DELIVERY SCHEDULE -- 31 Jul 2000, (Includes 180 days for submission of FA). The boresight collimator test set is used for critical alignment of the boresight collimator in the field or in the depot. It consists of an optical collimator and a precision test stand, including highly stable optics that maintain calibration for long periods. DESCRIPTION -- TOW 2 Launcher, APN 13218438-0408, QUANTITY FIRST ARTICLE (FA) -- 3, QUANTITY PRODUCTION 114, DELIVERY SCHEDULE -- 31 Jul 2000 (Includes 365 days for submission of FA). The major components of the TOW 2 launcher are: a) Launch Tube: A tube made of composite material that positions and orients the TOW missile for launch, b) Traversing Unit (TU): An electromechanical assembly which mounts on the launcher tripod or vehicle pedestal. The TU mounts the missile, sights, and launch tube so they maintain precise alignment while pivoting in azimuth and elevation. The TU provides for rotation of sights and launch tube for +30 to -20 degrees in elevation and 360 degrees in azimuth. The TU also provides for the electrical interface between the TOW missile and the missile guidance set (MGS), c) MGS: An electronic assembly that houses a series of replaceable printed circuit cards which develop steering commands, self-test functions, system timing, and power conversion capability to control the missile flight. The MGS contains the software fot the TOW systems and also houses the TOW battery assemblies or the TOW vehicle power conditioner, d) Battery assembly: A field replaceable unit which plugs into the battery compartment of the MGS that provides the power to operate the TOW launcher.This rechargeable nickel-cadium unit provides three independent voltages to operate the weapon system; two 50-volt sections and one 24-volt system. A fully charged battery assembly will have enough stored energy to fire a minimum of 50 missile firings, e) Optical Sight/Sensor (OSS): A complex optical-electronic assembly used for target acquisition and missile tracking. The OSS mounts on the launcher TU and provides data to the MGS, and f) Tripod: A heavy duty, portable base for providing level, rigid ground mounting of the launcher TU. DESCRIPTION -- Battery Charger, APN 11500154, QUANTITY FIRST ARTICLE (FA) -- 2, QUANTITY PRODUCTION -- 8, DELIVERY SCHEDULE -- 31 Jul 2000 (Includes 180 days for submission of FA). TOW Battery Charger is used to discharge and charge one or two TOW batteries at a time. The charger utilizes commercial 120-volt power and is capable of discharging and charging two TOW batteries within 4 hours. DESCRIPTION -- TOW Vehicle Power Conditioner, APN 5952367, QUANTITY FIRSTARTICLE (FA) -- 3, QUANTITY PRODUCTION -- 118, DELIVERY SCHEDULE -- 31 Jul 2000 (Includes 180 days for submission of FA). TOW Vehicle Power Conditioner (TVPC) replaces the TOW batteries in the MGS whenever the TOW system is operated from a vehicle. The TVPC conditions the vehicle power to provide power to the TOW launcher. The proposed contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price. The solicitation will include a line for Production Quantity. The contract will also include a line for Obsolescence Management Control Program. Under this program the contractor will be responsible for identify and locating all obsolete parts and recommdending alternate/replacement parts. THIS SYNOPSIS IF FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY, DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. THE SUBMISSION OF A STATEMENT OF INTEREST DOES NOT CONSTITUTE PARTICIPATION IN THE FINAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. RESPONSE TO THIS SYNOPSIS MUST BE RECEIVED NOT LATER THAN 12 DECEMBER 1997. QUESTIONNAIRE 1. Name and address of the company. 2. Name of person contacted and telephone number. 3. Do you qualify as a small business under SIC 3769 (1000 employees)? 4. How many employees are in your company? 5. Experience: a. Previous production/manufacturing experience in building this or similar tactical hardware. b. Previous production/manufacturing experience in building this or similar infra-red or visible optics. c. Provide list of items produced/manufactured and a brief description. 6. Provide a list of previous contract for this or similar hardware, along with a list of Points of Contact, to include phone numbers and addresses. See Numbered Note(s): 25. (0329)

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