12 -- TARGET LOCATION SENSOR FOR THE HEAVY THERMAL WEAPON SIGHT (TWS) WHEN MOUNTED ON THE MK-19 OR M2

Notice Date

September 12, 2000

Contracting Office

U.S. Army CECOM, CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5008

ZIP Code

07703-5008

Solicitation Number

DAAB07-00-R-J114

Response Due

October 6, 2000

Point of Contact

John Maurer 703-704-3107 John.maurer@nvl.army.mil or MAJ Bruner 703-704-3470 scott.bruner@nvl.army.mil

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the Technical Representative (John.maurer@nvl.army.mil or scott.bruner@nvl.army.mil)

Description

This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) and Market Survey. Information obtained as a result of this synopsis is for planning purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation for sealed bid or request for proposal (RFP), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The intent of this RFI is to obtain market survey information on the availability of systems or capabilities in the short term (next 1-2 years) and midterm (next 3-4 years) time frame. The Government is currently conducting a market survey and analysis of government off-the-shelf and commercial off-the-shelf products that can meet the requirements of the Army to for an improved fire control device/system, to be used with the AN/PAS-13 Thermal Weapon Sight (TWS), when mounted on MK-19 and M2 weapon platforms. The anticipated fire control system concept/design is lightweight, modular, and provides a ballistic (partial or full) solution (MBS) when used in conjunction with the heavy thermal weapon sight (TWS) when mounted on MK19 and M2 weapons. The MBS fire control device/system shall be attached to the weapon without any special tools, and must not interfere with the operation of the weapons The MBS fire control device/system will reduce the time to engage stationary targets (required) and increase the probability of hit (desired) over that attainable with the current TWS, out to the maximum effective range of the weapons (2200 meters and 2500 meters respectively) in both day and night environments. Digital target location data (range, azimuth, and elevation) displayed in the TWS is desired. The MBS system will include: fire control processor, sensors, and associated hardware and software, and shall interface with the TWS and existing weapon interface bracket. Interested parties should submit information describing the characteristics and capabilities of any existing hardware that is readily adaptable to the MK19 or M2, and/or concepts that can be implemented through adaptation/integration of existing components. The MBS fire device/system hardware proposed should address a complete system design, or sensors that could be used in conjunction with the TWS to provide the required operational capability. Technology proposed should be mature enough to allow full qualification of systems for full rate production in 1QFY02. Submissions should include any available pictures, illustrations, sample hardware, commercial price lists or estimated unit price, and should indicate when hardware meeting the above requirements will be available for delivery to the Government. Respondents should submit their data by 6 OCT 00 to: CECOM, NVESD, ATTN:AMSEL-RD-NV-SS (John Maurer, 10221 Burbeck Road STE 301, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000914/12SOL001.HTM (W-256 SN495598)