A -- BREECH MOUNTED LASER IGNITION SYSTEM

Notice Date

September 18, 2000

Contracting Office

US Army ARDEC, AMSTA-AR-PC, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000

ZIP Code

07806-5000

Solicitation Number

01-R-0501

Response Due

October 10, 2000

Point of Contact

Patricia Nickells, Contract Specialist (973) 724-2388

E-Mail Address

Patricia Nickells (pnickel@pica.army.mil)

Description

The U.S. Army TACOM ARDEC is looking for parties interested in the development, fabrication,and test of the next generation Breech Mounted Laser Ignition System (BMLIS) for the 155mm Crusader Cannon. The BMLIS consists of a Breech Mounted Laser head, a Laser Pulse Generator and electrical cabling. The entire system shall be designed, developed and fabricated to meet the performance criteria specified by the Crusader Laser Ignition Specification, to be provided. This is anticipated to be a two phased effort. During Phase I the contractor will design, develop, and fabricate four (4) systems. The systems will be tested to all of the induced and natural environments of the Crusader system including nuclear, biological, and chemical challenges. The second phase will address any design deficiencies and develop the manufacturing plans to support production evaluation. The contractor will be required to have the following processes in place: 1. Quality Management System 2. Configuration Management System 3. Reliability and Maintainability Process Control System 4. A system capable of reporting cost and schedule. All interested parties should provide a summary of their company's capabilities including a description of facilities, personnel, and previous experience in the laser arena. This information is to be provided via email and received by 10 October 2000. Brochures may be mailed to Patricia Nickells, Contract Specialist, U.S. Army TACOM ARDEC, AMSTA-CM-CPE, B.10, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000. This market survey is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. It does not constitute an RFP, and the costs incurred by providing this information will not be reimbursed by the Government.

Web Link

US ARMY TACOM-ARDEC Procurement Network (http://procnet.pica.army.mil/cbd/SRCSgt/091820000/091820000.htm)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000920/ASOL010.HTM (D-262 SN497724)