U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Acquisition Center, Bldg 4488, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280

A -- UPGRADE OF FORWARD LOOKING INFRA-RED (FLIR) SENSORS IN THE TADS/PNVS SOL DAAH2300R0035 POC ROBERT M. DEPPE, 256-313-4008, depper@peoavn.redstone.army.mil; EDWARD L. BLAIR 256-313-4050, blaire@peoavn.redstone.army.mil E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via, depper@peoavn.redstone.army.mil. INTRODUCTION: The U.S. Army Program Executive Office (PEO) for Aviation and the Project Manager's Office (PMO) for the Apache Attack Helicopter are considering a full and open competition for the upgrade of the night vision sensors in the Target Acquisition Designation Sight (TADS) and the Pilots Night Vision Sensor (PNVS) on the AH-64 Helicopter platform. A cost type contract is anticipated, but other contract types could be considered. The program is slated to begin in fiscal year 2000. Based upon the current funding profile, a four-year development program is envisioned with a subsequent production contract. However, compression of the schedule could occur. Acceleration of fielding a first unit equipped date of FY03 is desired. The upgrade will replace the current Forward Looking Infra-Red (FLIR) sensors in the TADS/PNVS with advanced FLIR technology. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES REQUIRED: The objective of this effort is to develop and demonstrate the necessary upgrades for the TADS/PNVS FLIR subsystems and other affected line replaceable units (LRUs). The performance requirements to be met and demonstrated are contained in the draft performance specification, Apache Performance Requirements for the Mordernized Target Acquisition Designation System and Pilot Night Vision Sensors. The draft performance specification captures the requirements stated in the IFLIR Operational Requirements Document (ORD) as well as additional requirements identified in the Modernized Apache ORD. If new components/subsystems are proposed, they must meet the requirement of the performance specifications/ORDs. Modifications made under this contract shall not degrade the performance of any legacy TADS/PNVS component/subsystem retained. A follow on acquisition for a fleet wide retrofit of 743 aircraft plus spares is anticipated. Maintaining an affordable fleet wide acquisition program and delivery schedule to field during the follow on is a requirement of this program. The effect on training devices is a requirement of this program. The Government will not reimburse proposal preparation fees or other costs. This announcement does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or contract for full and open competition of the advanced FLIR. Release of the draft solicitation is anticipated within 30 days of the release of this announcement. The draft solicitation will be posted on the PEO Aviation website which is www.peoavn.redstone.army.mil. A pre-solicitation conference will be held 5 days following the release of the draft solicitation. Information concerning the pre-solicitation conference will be released with the draft solicitation. Posted 11/18/99 (W-SN402106). (0322)

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