US Army ARDEC, AMSTA-AR-PC, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000

10 -- SOLDIER ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION SOL DAAE30-98-R-0418 DUE 080398 POC George M. Chavis, AMSTA-AR-PC-D, (973) 724-4496 WEB: US ARMY TACOM-ARDEC Procurement Network, http://procnet.pica.army.mil/procacts.htm. E-MAIL: George M. Chavis, gchavis@pica.army.mil. During the Fiscal Year 2000 (FY00) time frame, Product Manager (PM) Small Arms, located at the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (TACOM-ARDEC), Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, is seeking information on existing items of materiel which can enhance the battlefield effectiveness of infantrymen. PM Small Arms supports the Congressionally mandated Soldier Enhancement Program (SEP). The following areas are of interest: Conventional and unconventional armaments which may include, but are not limited to, weapons, ammunition, fire control, ancillary devices and special purpose anti-personnel/materiel munitions or devices, as well as any other items which enhance combat effectiveness such as flares, illumination capabilities and training devices. These items must apply to the soldier as a system and, therefore, only those which he can carry, consume or wear should be submitted. Information to be supplied should include product literature, pictures, item identification, intended mission or function (what existing Army item will be replaced, if applicable), physical parameters, description, approximate unit cost, production status and any other data considered relevant to the purpose of this survey. Responses must be limited to items which are off the shelf or in near-term production status. Information received by the Government will be reviewed by a Technical Evaluation panel to assess technical feasibility and near-term production capability. In addition, the appropriate U.S. Army schools and the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) will assess the item's operational utility. Results of these efforts will form the basis for the final decision on potential FY00 soldier enhancement projects. All information previously submitted under the SEP has been evaluated, presented through the schools, TRADOC System Manager (TSM)-Soldier and PM Soldier, and need not be resubmitted. It is requested that all responses to this sources sought notice be received by the Government not later than 3 August 1998. Please direct all responses, questions or comments to Mr. George M. Chavis, (973) 724-4496 (gchavis@pica.army.mil). Posted 06/26/98 (0177)

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