U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DE), Warren, MI 48397-5000

A -- LASER PROTECTED VISION SYSTEMS SOL DAAE07-98-R-L018 DUE 093098 POC Mr. Marvin Bell [810] 574-8880 WEB: Click here to visit TACOM's Acquisition Center home, http://www.tacom.army.mil/acqcen. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist, Marvin, bellm@cc.tacom.army.mil. The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) will be negotiating with Boeing Company, Space and Physics Laboratory, in St. Louis, Missouri on a sole source basis for this effort. A five-year, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for approximately $1,125,000 will be issued. This project will provide for the additional development of energy-dependent laser protection materials and laser-protected combat vehicle vision systems. Boeing has developed two design concepts with computer generated optical components whose performance is theoretical. The designs will be verified, and prototype construction and testing will commence. Several iterations of design and fabrication are anticipated as we work to integrate the new vision system with the tank commander's weapon station. Estimated release date: 30 August 98. See numbered notes 22 and 26. Posted 07/10/98. (0191)

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