SOURCES SOUGHT
10 -- Camera Cartridge
- Notice Date
- 3/22/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- US Army ARDEC, AMSTA-AR-PC, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000
- ZIP Code
- 07806-5000
- Solicitation Number
- W15QKN-05-X-0440
- Response Due
- 4/22/2005
- Archive Date
- 5/22/2005
- Description
- The US Army is currently seeking sources for the availability of a non- developmental camera cartridge that will provide real time video to a handheld device. The cartridge is to be muzzle-launched from the M4/M16 rifle systems or fired from the M203 Grenade Launcher. If the camera cartridge is a muzzle launched system it must use standard combat ammunition to launch the munition. It will be used for target detection/recognition of enemy personnel. The cartridge is to be a fireable munition with a CCD camera that will provide the individual soldier real time intelligence beyond concealed areas, rooftops, adjacent streets etc that are not readily visible. The cartridge must be fired quickly and not require an adapter for use. It must be compatible with all currently used mounted accessories such as sights, rail systems, and optics. The cartridge shall not degrade the weapon performance or the useful life of the weapons. It will not necessitate additional manpower requirements for use in the field. All responsible, interested sources are encouraged to submit capabilities data. The literature received from interested candidates shall describe its physical and functional characteristics. If sufficient and credible interest is generated, a Foreign Comparative Test (FCT) or Soldier Enhancement Program (SEP) may follow. Submissions shall not exceed 25 pages (8 ? X 11?. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. All information should be sent to: U.S. Army ARDEC, ATTN: Brian Burns, Contract Specialist, U.S. Army TACOM, Picatinny Center for Contracting and Commerce, AMSTA-AQ-APD, Building 10, Picatinny, NJ 07806-5000. EMAIL: bburns@pica.army.mil. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Documentation provided will not be returned. This is a sources sought notice only. It is for planning purposes only and should not be construed as a Request for Proposal or a commitment by the United States Government. In addition, provide the following basic information: Contractor name and address; size of business; and country represented. Please submit your responses no later then April 22, 2005.
- Web Link
-
US ARMY TACOM-Picatinny Procurement Network
(http://procnet.pica.army.mil/dbi/Download/GoGetSourcesSought.cfm?SolNum=W15QKN-05-X-0440)
- Record
- SN00773368-W 20050324/050322212241 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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