AAAV Technology Center, USMC-DRPM-AAAV, Dept #208, Woodbridge, VA 22191-1215

25 -- LASER WARNING SYSTEM FOR THE AAAV DUE 030999 POC Mr. Patrick A. Hart, (703) 492-3342 The Direct Reporting Program Manager (DRPM) for the U.S. Marine Corps Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) is conducting market research to determine the commercial availability of a lightweight, durable, corrosion resistant Laser Warning System (LWS) for the AAAV. The Marine Corps wants to purchase a sufficient number of LWSs to carry out validation testing. The LWSs must be available by 1 March 2000 in order to conduct testing prior to selection. The LWSs must detect LRFs, LTDs, and IR illuminators and provide audiovisual analysis of the threats over 360 degrees in azimuth from 20 degrees to 90 degrees in elevation. The LWSs must be capable of withstanding the extreme marine environment as well as the high structural loads occurring during routine operation of a 76,000 lb tracked vehicle. Additional information is available on the AAAV web page (http://www.aaav.hqi.usmc.mil) or can be requested through email to the following address: aeng@notes.hqi.usmc.mil. The AAAV point of contact is Mr. Patrick Hart (703) 492-3342. The closing date for this request is 9 March 1999. Companies with existing LWSs or currently developing LWSs that would meet or exceed the above requirements should provide design characteristics and performance data to: DIRECT REPORTING PROGRAM MANAGER, AAAV, ATTN: Mr. William S. Story, Department 240, 991 ANNAPOLIS WAY, WOODBRIDGE, VA 22191-1215. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION RECEIVED. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. Posted 02/09/99 (W-SN296411). (0040)

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