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A -- ANTI-ARMOR WEAPON SYSTEM, HEAVY SOL N00178-00-Q-1036 DUE 063000 POC G. R. Vaughan, Contracting Officer, Code SD105 on (540) 653-7478 WEB: NSWCDD Dahlgren Laboratory Procurement Division Homepage, http://www.nswc.navy.mil/supply. E-MAIL: Questions concerning Sources Sought N00178-00-Q-1036, vaughangr@nswc.navy.mil. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Weapons Systems Department is seeking sources capable of producing an alternative or replacement system for the United States Marine Corps Tube Launched Optically Tracked Weapon System (TOW). Through the remainder of this document this system will be referred to as the Anti-Armor Weapon System, Heavy (AAWS/H). This is a Request for Information (market survey) for information purposes only and not a request for proposal or announcement of a solicitation. The purpose of this market survey is to identify sources that may be capable of upgrading/replacing the current system with a system of the following requirements, while maintaining or improving the performance of the existing system. A proposed system that would result in any significant performance degradation will be unacceptable. The AAWS/H should have a fire and forget capability. It is desired, but not necessary, that the AAWS/H have the capability of launching the current stockpile of TOW ammunition with no degradation in performance. The proposed AAWS/H must demonstrate a high degree of lethality against current and future Main Battle Tank threat targets. Capability against other targets such as bunkers, fortifications, personnel, material, and lightly armored vehicles is desired. The current TOW levels of RAM should be maintained or improved. The proposed AAWS/H should be capable of being mounted and employed from the current TOW prime mover-HMMWV without performance degradation. The proposed AAWS/H is desired to have a fire-from-enclosure capability. Reduced launch signature, to help the gunner avoid enemy detection after launch, is desired. The AAWS/H should increase the range of the current system to allow Marines to employ the system at maximum standoff ranges, preferably outside of the effective range of enemy Main Battle Tank countermeasures, munitions, and systems. The range of the proposed AAWS/H should be 4000 meters minimum. The AAWS/H should have an integrated Armor Active Protective Systems countermeasure capability. The system must be operable and maintainable in all climatic conditions in which the Ground Combat element (GCE) of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) operates. This includes darkness, dust, smoke, battlefield obscurants, and extreme heat, cold and high humidity. An Initial Operational Capability is desired in 2006. Interested and capable companies are requested to submit a white paper, (3 copies), which outlines concepts to meet the above requirements, along with a rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost, and schedule for completion of the development. The USMC as a basis will utilize the ROM cost for the FY04 POM cycle. Proprietary technical approaches may be set forth in the white papers and will be protected in accordance with the markings. White papers, and any questions should be addressed to: Contracting Officer/G. R. Vaughan, Building 183, First Floor, Room 102, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100, telephone (540) 653-7478. White papers should be submitted no later than 30 June 2000. The Naval Surface Warfare, Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren Procurement Division has implemented Electronic Commerce (EC) in the acquisition area; therefore, any information regarding this request, with any applicable amendments will be available on the World Wide Web at http://www.nswc.navy.mil/supply. Hard copies WILL NOT be provided. Vendors should regularly access the NSWCDD Web Site to ensure that they have downloaded all amendments. DoD will no longer award contracts to Contractors not registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. Registration may be done by assessing the CCR web site at http://www.ccr2000.com. A paper registration form may be obtained from the DoD Electronic Commerce Information Center at 1(888)227-2423. This is not a request for a proposal, and the Government will not incur any costs for the white paper preparation. Posted 04/21/00 (W-SN447463). (0112)

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