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12 -- NON-DEVELOPMENTAL ITEM FOR AUTOMATIC TARGET TRACKER (ATT) SOL DAAE30-99-R-0618 DUE 033199 POC Lori A. Deara, Contract Specialist, (973)724-4048 WEB: US ARMY TACOM-ARDEC Procurement Network, http://procnet.pica.army.mil/cbd/SRCSgt/030919990/030919990.htm. E-MAIL: Lori A. Deara, ldeara@pica.army.mil. The US Army has expressed interest in evaluating foreign Non-developmental Item (NDI) Automatic Target Tracker (ATT) systems, under a potential Foreign Comparative Test (FCT) Program, for possible future integration into the MlA2 Abrams tank. (Due to FCT funding constraints, this CBD is limited to foreign contractors only) The Fire Control & Software Engineering Division of ARDEC is soliciting information pertaining to the availability and capabilities of existing foreign NDI ATT systems configured with one or two VME circuit cards which could be adapted or modified for use in the MlA2 fire control system. Information related to a technical description of the ATT such as tracking method, hardware and software description, accuracy, limitations, general physical characteristics, etc., and a description of current application(s)is desired. Other capabilities/features such as autocueing, multiple target tracking and prioritizing are also desired. Information available regarding application to the MlA2fire control system in terms of compatibility with the existing thermal sight and overall integration impact is desired. Individuals or firms that can support the above guidelines are encouraged to submit ideas to ARDEC. This request for information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for proposal or an obligation on the part of the Government to include ideas in any part or all of an ATT system. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information provided. No basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this RFI or Government use of such information. The Government reserves the right to reject in whole or in part, any industry input as a result of this RFI. This RFI does not constitute the solicitation of proposals. Participation in this RFI will not affect the Company's position during any follow-on solicitation. The Army, in developing its approach to an ATT system, may utilize the information provided. The Army may decide to invite prospective respondents to on-site discussions based on submissions. All ideas/concepts should be submitted by 31 March 1999 to the following address: U.S. Army TACOM -- Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center, AMATA-AR-PC-F, Bldg. 9, ATTN: Lori Deara Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000; or email to ldeara@pica.army.mil. See Note Numbered 25. Posted 03/09/99 (D-SN306464). (0068)

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