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10 -- ADVANCED LIGHTWEIGHT GRENADE LAUNCHER SYSTEM SOL N00164-99-R-0146 DUE 092099 POC Mr. John Pfender, Contract Specialist, 812-854-5198, FAX 812-854-5095 (Mr. S. Bingham, Contracting Officer) WEB: Click here to review Crane Division Acquisition Department, http://www.crane.navy.mil/supply/announce.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via, pfender_j@crane.navy.mil. The Government intends to procure on a sole source basis, an Advanced Lightweight Grenade Launcher (ALGL) System. The ALGL System includes: a lightweight 40MM high velocity Grenade, and enhanced video sight and programmable PP-HE 40mm ammunition. The Grenade Launcher includes closed bolt operation and a quick detach barrel (ALGL Weapon), a lightweight tripod and mount assembly. The Enhanced Laser Video Sight (ELVS) includes a laser range finder, display, ballistic fire control computer, graphical user interface with RS170 input and output capable of processing the image of a ANPAS/13 TWS. Support items for this procurement include engineering support, spare parts, operator manuals, maintenance manuals, system interface control documentation and logistics support documentation. The ALGL System programs and fires a 40MM pre-fragmented, programmable, high explosive (PP-HE) round of ammunition that the USG will procure under a separate contract from Nordic Ammunition Company (NAMMO) under a Foreign Comparative Test Program; full ALGL System performance requirements must be met using this 40MM PP-HE ammunition. The ALGL Weapon and ELVS must be operable with the current US inventory of NATO standard 40MMx53SR high velocity grenade cartridges (e.g. M430/M430A1, M383, M918, M385A1). The combined weight of the ALGL Weapon, ELVS, mount and tripod must not exceed 84 pounds. The maximum effective range of M430A1 ammunition fired from a tripod mount must be at least 1,500 meters for point targets and 2,000 meters for area targets. The ALGL system must have an 80% probability of hitting five stationary vehicle targets located at ranges from 300 to 1,500 meters when firing 32 rounds of M430A1 ammunition within two minutes. The ALGL must be capable of firing from the tripod mount included with the system and must also be capable of firing from ring and pedestal mounts using the vehicle mounting kit included with the system. The ALGL must be capable of being removed from the vehicle mount and fired from the tripod mount in less than five minutes. The ELVS will enhance the operator's ability to detect and recognize targets to the maximum range of the 40MM grenade ammunition through magnification of the target image. The ELVS must be capable of acquiring vehicular targets to this range under all lighting conditions, day or night. The ELVS must provide operator selectable magnification. The ELVS must determine the range to a target and provide a ballistic target solution after the ALGL operator lazes a target. Minimum effective distance for the range finding sub-system must be 4,000 meters. The ELVS must include manual adjustments from the lazed position, and must recalculate the ballistic target solution based on the operator inputs. The ELVS must allow the operator to keep the target within the display field of view so the operator can quickly place the ballistic solution generated aiming point on the target image including significant weapon super-elevation above the line of sight. The ELVS must calculate and display the weapons bearing azimuth. The ELVS must provide ballistic solutions for all 40MM NATO high velocity grenade ammunition in US inventory; when PP-HE ammunition is used, the ELVS must program the PP-HE ammunition for air burst over the selected target. The ELVS must be rugged but light in weight, fully functional in worldwide combat environments, and withstand shock and vibration associated with vehicular travel over rough terrain. The contract shall include the delivery of qualification samples, technical support, and the development of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) documentation. Qualification of the ALGL System under this contract may result in a production order for this system under a separate contract. It is contemplated that the contract will be issued on a FOB Destination basis. This basic contract action will be for adaptive engineering for the ELVS, fabrication of ELVS hardware, ALGL System engineering and delivery of three (3) each ALGL Systems. Option 1 to the contract will allow for delivery of three ALGL Weapons and mount assemblies. Option 2 will allow for additional engineering, additional ILS support and delivery of one ALGL System. Option 3 will allow for delivery of two to twelve ALGL Systems. The deliveries for the basic contract will be required 200 days after the effective date of the contract. Option 1 will require deliveries within 90 days from the option exercise. Option 2 will require deliveries within 200 days from the option exercise. Option 3 will require deliveries within 200 days from the option exercise. See Note #22. Requests for copies of the solicitation shall be in writing via facsimile at (812) 854-5095 or via e-mail request to pfender_j@crane.navy.mil. Posted 08/02/99 (W-SN361867). (0214)

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