U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DE), Warren, MI 48397-5000

R -- FOLLOW ON ANALYSES OF THE BRADLEY FIRE SUPPORT (BFIST) AND STRIKER VEHICLES TO VECTOR RESEARCH SOL DAAE07-00-C-M022 DUE 051500 POC H. Taylor Burleson (810) 574-8825, Rodney Gelhaus, Contracting Officer (810) 574-7076 WEB: Click here for more of TACOM acquisitions and awards, http://www.tacom.army.mil.acqcen/opportunity.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the PCO/buyer via e-mail, burlesoh@tacom.army.mil. TACOM proposes to award a contract for follow on analyses of the Bradley Fire Support (BFIST) and STRIKER vehicles to Vector Research Incorporated (VRI) on a sole source basis. These analyses will be used by PM BFVS to determine vehicle improvements, equipment, and upgrades required to support the Fire Support Team (FIST) and Direct Support Air Defense Artillery (ADA) mission. The analyses will provide quantifiable support for decisions being made by the Program Manager concerning the vehicle improvements, equipment, and upgrades required to conduct the FIST and ADA mission more effectively. The analyses will quantify the added value of several potential improvements to the FIST and ADA vehicles and illustrate the contributions of each added, or improved, capability to the maneuver force. Additionally, these analyses will further quantify the added value of potential improvements to the Striker system to the Combat Observation Laser Teams and the supported maneuver force. Analysis is required to examine and compare the benefits of improving the M7 BFIST and transitioning to the M2A3 BFIST. Similar analysis is required to quantify the warfighting benefits of developing and fielding the Linebacker system. Additionally, analysis is required that quantifies the warfighting benefits provided by Combat Observation Lazing Teams (COLTS) equipped with the Striker system to support its acquisition and development. Analysis is also required to design, develop, and test a revised Early Entry scenario capable of performing analysis of capabilities for the Army's Medium Brigade initiative. See Note 22. Posted 04/27/00 (W-SN449188). (0118)

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