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69 -- 50 CALIBER INBORE SUBCALIBER TRAINING DEVICE SOL M67854-98-R-2048 DUE 022098 POC Contact -- Ms. Kristine Rinaldo, Contract Specialist, 703-784-5822 x224, Fax: 703-784-5826 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist, rinaldok@quantico.usmc.mil. The Marine Corps Systems Command has a requirement to procure a quantity of sixty-four (64) with an option of up to an additional thirty-eight (38) .50 Caliber Inbore Training Devices for the 120mm M1A1 Main Battle Tank. This procurement is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business and the Standard Classification Code (SIC) is 3489. Proposals are solicited from qualified companies for Commercial Off-the-Shelf training devices. This training device will be used for main gun firing practice; therefore, the device shall be simple, rugged, and easily maintained. The major characteristics of the system shall include, but are not limited to; (1) use of standard .50 caliber ammunition types; (2) installation in less than 15 minutes; (3) accuracy shall be equal to the 120mm main gun at 2000 meters; (4) meet a 2000 meter engagement range capability and a surface danger area less than 6700 meters; (5) shall be used with a fully operational fire control system and interface into the tanks firing circuit without interfering with any electrical system/component of the tank; (6) all crew members have same position and tasking as during normal gunnery training; (7) main gun reload time remains the same; (8) easily supportable, all components interchangeable, no crew adjustments needed; (9) the barrel shall have a heat shroud/handle for safe handling; (10) safety certified as integrated on a M1A1 Tank and tested by a government approved test facility; (11) have a detachable firing solenoid for ease of maintenance, care, and cleaning; (12) all main gun safeties are operational; (13) each barrel, receiver, and solenoid shall be marked with corresponding serial numbers; and, (14) no special tools will be required, all tools to maintain and repair will be in current fielded tool set chest kits of the Tank Battalion. In addition, this procurement will include the following: (1) 64 each Technical/Repair Manuals, option up to 38 each; (2) 128 each light weight and rugged ammunition stowage containers which shall fit into the 120mm ammunition storage racks of the M1A1 Main Battle Tank, option up to 76 each; and, (3) 4 each spare parts/support package which shall consist of miscellaneous parts to repair the training device, option TBD. Logistical support and a standard commercial warranty for the training device are desired. Requests for the solicitation shall be made in writing and faxed to (703) 784-5826, Attn: Ms. Kristine Rinaldo; stating the company's name, address, point of contact, phone number, and solicitation number. Telephone responses will not be considered. See Numbered Note 1. (0022)

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