US Army Tank -- Automotive and Armaments Command -- Rock Island( TACOM-RI) Attn: AMSTA-CM-CR, Rock Island, IL 61299-7630

69 -- TRAINING AIDS & DEVICES: DEPLOYABLE/PORTABLE RANGE TRAINING PACKAGE SOL DAAE20-00-R-0046 POC Kay Stromer, (309) 782-3941 WEB: Click here to access the Army Briefings on Initial, http://aais.ria.army.mil/aais/MARKET%20SURVEYS/market.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via, stromerk@ria.army.mil. The Government is in the process of developing an acquisition strategy for a Deployable Portable Range Training Package for Initial Brigade and other Army uses. Industry briefings on the Initial Brigade can be found at the TACOM-Rock Island Market Survey Web Page: http://aais.ria.army.mil/aais/MARKET%20SURVEYS/market.htm Sources and information are being sought for portable range training packages to allow for a wide variation of range configurations to meet live-fire training requirements. These training packages are envisioned to include a portable controlling device to control all hardware, including stationary infantry troop and armor target lifters, moving infantry troop and armor targets (if available), lightweight rechargeable power sources, realistic "true to scale" silhouette targets (which can be seen in day and night conditions), and all ancillary equipment, connectors, spare/repair/provisioning package, cases and carriers required to configure a complete "range-in-a-box." The system shall be commercially available, portable, air deployable, lightweight, compact, reliable, durable, simple to operate, easy and quick to set-up/install, environmentally-friendly and require minimal or no routine maintenance. The system must be capable of being able to operate in all types of environment (i.e. hot, cold, wet, sandy, salty, etc.), and must possess MILES and TWGGS/PGS compatibility. All target lifters should be low profile for simple emplacement, and shall be capable of lifting and dropping target silhouettes in and out of view as commanded. Cost of operating and supporting the targetry devices is a key factor. Any company with the expertise to provide the required targetry equipment is invited to submit a statement of interest within 20 days, to include information on current products meeting the general characteristics stated in this announcement and the reasons why a suggested product could be expected to achieve the capabilities requested. Supporting data and documentation should include commercial literature clearly describing critical information such as operational capabilities and operational duration capability (including weatherproofing, waterproofing, and operation in environmental extremes), equipment weight and dimensions, target silhouette description and life expectancy (if contractor is providing troop infantry targets other than the standard U.S. Government approved and produced 3-Dimensional E and F silhouettes); operational costs; warranty information; pricing information including any discounts available; production and/or delivery lead-time requirements; packaging and shipping information; and a provisioning/spare/repair parts list for a 12-month deployment duration. Interested sources are requested to provide information concerning small business status, percent of foreign content, and the contract numbers of any current or previous government contracts for similar products (to include names and phone numbers of Government contracting and/or technical personnel with knowledge of their products). It is further requested that all information be submitted in duplicate to facilitate the market survey evaluation process. Posted 12/14/99 (W-SN408243). (0348)

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