12 -- ADVANCED EYE SAFE RANGEFINDER SYSTEM (AEROS)

Notice Date

December 18, 2000

Contracting Office

Commander, Marine Corps System Command, Code CTQ, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Ste 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010

ZIP Code

22134-5010

Solicitation Number

N/A

Response Due

January 19, 2001

Point of Contact

Jeff Campbell, Phone 703-784-5822 ext 234, Fax 703-784-5826

E-Mail Address

Point of Contact (campbelljt@mcsc.usmc.mil)

Description

MARKET RESEARCH. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. The Marine Corps has a Mission Need Statement for an AN/GVS-5 Laser Infrared Observation Set Replacement. The Advanced Eye Safe Rangefinder System (AEROS) will be a small, lightweight, night observation capable system containing an integral, eye-safe laser rangefinder with azimuth and inclination capability. AEROS will interface with Precision Lightweight Global Positioning Receiver (PLGR) in order to provide accurate target location. During tactical operations, including Operational Maneuver From the Sea, Marines must provide precision point fires and accurate volume fires while maintaining mobility equal to that of the ground maneuver elements while minimizing logistical support requirements. The AEROS will provide security and maneuver elements down to the Fire Team level a simple, highly accurate target location device. Currently, the Marine Corps' steadily growing precision munitions capability is not fully exploited due to an extremely limited ability to execute ground precision targeting. Absence of precision targeting will result in greater ammunition expenditures to achieve desired results and increase collateral damage and injuries. Responses to this request for information for a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) solution should have a system that will provide: a. Eye-safe laser rangefinder; b. Night vision capability; c. Man packed (light weight) no greater than five pounds; d. PLGR interface; e. Azimuth determination capability (<10 mils); f. Inclination determination capability (<5 mils); g. Range determination capability to at least 5 Km; h. Sensor Link Protocal (SLP); i. Transfer target location data to the Target Hand-off System; j. Unpowered optical magnification and field of view characteristics similar to the M22 binocular; k. Maintenance support package; l. The system must be functional in a Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) environment. Personnel shall be capable of operating the AN/GVS-5 Replacement while wearing NBC protective clothing, Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) IV gear. Industry firms capable of accomplishing the required services, in whole or in part, are invited to submit a response to this notice. Firms should identify/submit a copy of their GSA schedule. Firms should also include literature, brochures, and capabilities summaries directly addressing their ability to meet the aforementioned needs. Interested firms are requested to respond NLT 19 January 2001, stating their business size, SIC Code, and identifying a corporate point of contact. Interested sources should respond to: (U. S. Mail address) Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command, ATTN CTQ-JC, 2033 Barnett Ave., Suite 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY ITEMS/SERVICES, NOR FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION RECEIVED.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001220/12SOL001.HTM (W-353 SN5090Q8)