Commander, Marine Corps System Command, Code CTQ, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Ste 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010

10 -- MACHINE GUN TRIPOD SOL M67854-97-R-0007 DUE 011598 POC M. A. Norris, Contracting Offier, (703) 696-0919 The Marine Corps Systems Command is interested in identifying manufacturers/dealers with the capability to provide the Marine Corps with an improved heavy machine gun (I-HMG) ground mount system through a NDI, COTS, or modified COTS procurement. The I-HMG mount system will replace the existing M3 tripod mount and will be the primary USMC ground mount for the M2 . 50 caliber HMG and the MK19 40mm GMG. The mount system will consist of a multi-leg ground support platform assembly, which both supports the HMG's receiver and/or cradle assembly, and provides for a traversing and elevating (T&E) function using the existing T&E mechanism currently employed on USMC HMG's. The I-HMG mount will better compliment the extended range, tactical responsiveness, and mobility characteristics of USMC HMGs than the current M3 tripod (42.56 lbs) by reducing the weight of the mount to 15.6 lbs. (objective) and 25 lbs (threshold). The I-HMG mount will be able to fold, or otherwise possess a means to reduce its ground deployed dimensions by 50% for storage or ground transport. The I-HMG mount must perform as well as the M3 tripod in the following performance areas: Accuracy and repeatability of fire, operational availability, mean time to repair, and NBC decontamination capability. Threshold service life of the I-HMG system is that of the supported HMG (50,000 rds). The I-HMG will be capable of effective employment (equal to the M3 system) under the same environmental conditions as the HMG. Threshold usability of the system in NBC/MOPP will be equal to the M3 tripod system. Commercial or NDI product data is requested consisting of a commercial product descriptive data sheet and description of system employment capabilities and characteristics. This is not a request for proposal. Interested companies should FAX their descriptive literature and related data sheets to M.A. Norris, (703) 696-1103 by 15 Jan 98.***** (0352)

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