SOURCES SOUGHT
10 -- NON-MAGNETIC AZIMUTH SENSOR INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING
- Notice Date
- 4/15/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- M67854 Quantico, VA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- M6785405SSAN3
- Response Due
- 5/9/2005
- Archive Date
- 5/26/2005
- Description
- INFORMATION EXCHANGE, NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), Fire Support Systems (FSS) Marine Corps. Mission objective: To identify current or near-term precision Non-Magnetic Azimuth Sensor solutions available to the Marine Corps and provide an informational briefing and exchange to vendors/government agencies to clarify performance requirements and acquisition timelines. Current capabilities and limitations: Forward Observers, Forward Air Controllers, and Reconnaissance Units employ the Common Laser Rangefinder (CLRF) System to aid in the determination of accurate target location. The CLRF System consists of the Vector 21B, Defense Advance GPS Receiver (DAGR), tripod, AN/PVS-14 Night Vision Device, and Binocular Optical Magnification Enhancement. The Vector 21B use an eye-safe laser and an internal digital magnetic compass (DMC) to determine range, azimuth, and vertical angle from the user?s location to the target location. These measurements are then transmitted to the DAGR using targeting software via a RS-232 interface cable. Once received at the DAGR, the operator is able to determine target location with respect to a 10 digit grid coordinate system. Operation in the vicinity of vehicles, buildings, equipment and hostile magnetic environments is extremely restrictive due to the effects of magnetic fields on the DMC. Technical solution for improved capabilities: A Non-Magnetic Azimuth Sensor solution is necessary to augment, or replace, the DMC in existing laser rangefinders in all-weather environments and operate successfully in man portable or land mobile configurations regardless of magnetic variations. Capabilities needed include system capability to communicate with the DAGR and Vector 21B, provide a method for permanent boresighting with Vector 21B, and cue the operator when compensation is required. Optional capabilities include automatic compensation, and visual display of target location data. This technical solution may include alternative solutions to the current CLRF system ancillary equipment in order to achieve the system weight requirement. The solution must be capable of meeting the performance specifications without the use of multiple GPS antennas. Design goals should emphasize azimuth angle accuracy. Known Performance Requirements: The Marine Corps seeks COTS/GOTS solutions readily available for demonstration before the end of FY05. Solutions must be able to address minimum performance requirements: interoperable communication protocol that permits data passage to/from existing Marine Corps Vector 21B Laser Rangefinders and DAGR systems; achieve an azimuth accuracy of 8 mils (one sigma) in 1minutes and 4 mils (one sigma) after 4 minutes (threshold); the solution can only add 2.0 lbs to existing CLRF system; maintain accuracy during operation; preserve accuracy when system is disturbed (such as bumping or repositioning the system within 5 meters); maintain bore sight with rangefinder; operation between the 0? and 75? latitude; operable by personnel in full range of military protective clothing; operate over temperature ranges of ?35 ?C to 63 ?C (-31 ?F to 145 ?F); expected to meet Nuclear/Biological/Chemical (NBC) criteria for decontamination, hardness and compatibili! ty; performance shall not be degraded by or be the source of electronic interference due to electromagnetic environmental effects (E3); and performance shall not be degraded by environmental effects (e.g., vibration, drop shock, atmospheric, water submersion, fungus, sand and dust, salt fog, or solar radiation). Vendors/government agencies capable of meeting the above requirements, whole or in part, are invited to a Vendor Informational Briefing and Exchange in the Quantico, VA area to discuss performance requirements and acquisition timelines on 25 May 2005. Exact location will depend on number of responses and attendees. Further information will be distributed to confirmed attendees. Vendors/government agencies should submit Information Packages to include: 1) Names of representatives that will attend the Vendor Informational Briefing and Exchange on 25 May 2005; 2) Marketing and Technical information such as literature, brochures, and capabilities summaries directly addressing the responders? abilities to meet the requirements identified and should also include technical sheets with graphics, environmental reports, reliability data, and any previous or existing government contract(s) for this specific type equipment. Interested vendors/government agencies are requested to respond NLT 9 May 2005, stating their business size, SIC Code, and a business point of contact. Interested sources should respond to: (U.S. Mail address) Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command, ATTN CTQ6-AN, 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, VA 22134-6050 (Email) anita.norris@usmc.mil (Fax) (703) 432-3550. ANY SUBMISSION TO THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE MARINE CORPS TO PROCURE ANY ITEMS/SERVICES OR PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED.
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