US Army Armament And Chemical Acquisition And Logistics Activity (ACALA) Attn: AMSTA-AC-PCC Rock Island, IL 61299-7630

10 -- M16 AND M19 PLOTTING BOARDS DUE 032098 POC Contract Specialist/Carol C. Rivard (309) 782-3272, Contracting Officer/Barry R. Hartleben, (309) 782-7116 MARKET SURVEY: Availability of existing commercial or nondevelopmental item for mortar plotting boards for the M16 and M19 as follows. The M16 mortar plotting board is a portable instrument, including a protective case with a shoulder strap, used with the 81mm, 120mm and 4.2 inch mortars to compute the deflection range and azimuth of the weapon. The mortar plotting board uses known range and azimuth data from the weapon to an observation post, in combination with reported data received from the observation post, concerning location of the target with respect to the observation post. The mortar plotting board must meet the following characteristics. It is to consist of a base grid, azimuth disk, and a range scale arm with the top surface of the disk and the base grid allowing clear pencil marks and clean erasures with a 2H lead pencil. Marking surface of disk must be constructed to provide for repetitive marking and erasing, without appreciably impairing transparency or leaving impression marks. The disk and range scale arm is to rotate 360 degrees. The base grid and the range scale arm are to be graduated in meters to determine range. The disk is to be graduated in mils to establish azimuth. All components are to operate freely when exposed to temperatures between -40 degrees Fahrenheit and plus 125 degrees Fahrenheit. The maximum length or width is not to exceed 22 inches. The maximum thickness is not to exceed 7/8 inch. Maximum total weight is 4.0 pounds. The differences for the M19 plotting board follow: This mortar plotting board is used with the 60mm mortar. The maximum length or width is not to exceed 14 inches. The maximum thickness is not to exceed one inch. The maximum total weight is 3.5 pounds. Any offeror having an item which meets the above characteristics for either plotting board in whole or in part should submit the following information to the points of contact listed in this advertisement. Provide the item description and performance specification which addresses all the required capabilities, and any other salient characteristics; estimated unit cost, production rates, delivery schedules, quantity produced to date, customers, and supporting commercial literature. Provide data to identify any special training requirements for maintenance and operation. Describe what training materials or commercial manuals are provided to users. Describe your warranty program. Any contractors interested in participating in this market research must provide response to this data call by NO LATER THAN 20 March 1998. Technical questions should be directed to Mr. Mark Resetich, AMSTA-AR-ESW-F, (309) 782-8169. All other questions are to be directed to Carol Rivard, AMSTA-AC-PCW-A, (309) 782-3272. (0058)

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