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

N -- DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF A NIGHT VISION LABORATORY SOL n/a DUE 011699 POC Peggy Smith/Contract Specialist/703-784-5822 x252/ Fax 703-784-5826 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist via, smithp1@quantico.usmc.mil. The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) invites industry to comment on their development efforts for the design and fabrication of a Night Vision Laboratory. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. The U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) is conducting market research to seek sources, contract vehicles, technical information and approximate costing for a night vision laboratory. The goal of this request is to maximize the use of commercial-off-the-shelf technology while providing the USMC with a technologically advanced training facility, designed to reinforce instruction of Marines in effective use of Night Vision Goggles (NVG's). A description of the facility envisioned is as follows: The facility will be an indoor climate controlled building which will accommodate 4 lanes/courses each measuring 30 feet by 90 feet. The 30-foot width for each course will allow a Fire-team size unit (4 Marines) to receive training as fighting unit. Each course will replicate hours of darkness with simulated ambient light from the night sky for four types of terrain; e.g., Woodland/forest, jungle, desert, and urban/built-up area. The courses will have obstacles commonly found when traversing such terrain in the real world, e.g., a series of downed trees in a forest environment. Additionally, the facility will have a monitoring control system in an administrative area. Monitoring will be accomplished through use of television monitors linked to day/night capable cameras. Lighting for the entire building will be controlled from a central control station in the administrative area. The control station will also have remote trigger devices for activation of various weapons simulators. Each course will be designed to provide an environment where the Marines wearing NVGs must practice proper scanning techniques, identifying and negotiating obstacles, adjusting the NVG focus, using infrared light sources, and establishing effective communications with each member of the unit. For purposes of normal training there will be one entrance point at the beginning of the first course, a transition point to the second lane, a transition point to the third lane, a transition point to the fourth lane and an exit point from the fourth lane. For purposes of safety each lane should have a separate entrance/exit. The Government will provide a suitable building to house the described training facility. Contractor responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to, the design and fabrication of the 4 terrain lanes, as well as the installation of video/audio monitoring systems. The contractor would work with the Marine Corps Base Quantico, Public Works Department in order to accomplish required electrical wiring in support of lighting and simulator devices, and to alter or install needed climate control equipment. This request is for information only. Interested companies may submit a data package and/or, by arrangement, provide a not to exceed 60 minute brief at the Laboratory. Vendors are requested to provide specifications and data on night vision laboratories and comment on the following issues: Point out unclear/inconsistent requirements. Are there any overly restrictive requirements? Identify workable and efficient alternatives. Based upon Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) 7999, $5.0 million, interested sources should also provide information on their business size (i.e., large, small, 8(a), small disadvantaged or woman owned). Interested sources should send descriptive literature on the afore mentioned night vision laboratory along with information regarding their business capabilities, business size within 30 days to: Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command, ATTN: CTQ2ES, 2033 Barnett Ave Suite 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010. Any questions should be directed to the contact person listed above. THE MARINE CORPS DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. Posted 12/16/98 (W-SN280806). (0350)

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