SOURCES SOUGHT
10 -- Market survey for the Small Tactical Optical Rifle Mounted (STORM) Micro-Laser Range Finder (mLRF) smaller, lighter, more affordable laser (SLX)
- Notice Date
- 1/8/2014
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 333314
— Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- ACC-APG - Aberdeen Division D, ATTN: AMSSB-ACC-A, 4118 Susquehanna Avenue, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-3013
- ZIP Code
- 21005-3013
- Solicitation Number
- W91CRB-11-D-0081
- Response Due
- 1/24/2014
- Archive Date
- 3/9/2014
- Point of Contact
- leo.sydlik, 410-278-2414
- E-Mail Address
-
ACC-APG - Aberdeen Division D
(leo.sydlik@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Product Manager Soldier Precision Targeting Devices, located at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, is conducting a market survey for the Small Tactical Optical Rifle Mounted (STORM) Micro-Laser Range Finder (mLRF) smaller, lighter, more affordable laser (SLX). The STORM SLX is a weapon-mounted multi-function laser system which provides an eye safe laser range finder, digital compass, Infrared (IR) aiming light, visible aiming light, and an IR illuminator. The STORM SLX assists the Soldier's ability to acquire and target. These three functions are essential to allow the Soldier, dismounted or mounted, to have the ability to acquire objects of military significance. Sources within the United States are sought for innovative and light-weight, pointing, aiming, and ranging solutions for weapon mounted systems. This announcement is issued for informational planning purposes only. Submitting information for this announcement is voluntary and participants will not be compensated. The STORM development program reflects the acquisition strategy developed by Product Manager, Soldier Precision Targeting Devices. STORM has capitalized on available laser and opto-electronic technologies to develop a lightweight, low cost, multi-function laser system for the individual Soldier. STORM SLX will provide the mounted or dismounted Soldier with the capability to employ a smaller, lighter, more affordable laser. This laser will be eye-safe have a 1Hz repetition rate, with visible and IR pointing, and IR Illumination. Additional capability must include a digital magnetic compass that can determine azimuth when mounted on a MIL STD 1913 (Picatinny rail) on the top or either side of the weapon. This will enable far target location when coupled with a Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR). The STORM SLX shall be compatible with the M4A1 Carbine series weapons, M16A4, the M107 Sniper Rifle, the M110 Semi Automatic Sniper System (SASS), M14 ERB, M2010, STRYKER Remote Weapon System, CROWS II, the M4 with M203,M320 grenade launcher, M119 Howitzer (Objective), M198 Howitzer (objective), MK-19 AGL (Objective), M2 HMG (Objective), M240 Machine Gun (Objective), and the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) (Objective). The STORM SLX shall be compatible with the Back-up Iron Sight (BUIS), M68 Close Combat Optic, AN/PVS-14 Individual Weapon Night Sight, AN/PAS-13 Thermal Weapon Sight, and the Advanced Combat Gun Sight (ACOG). When mounting on crew served weapons, sniper weapons, and machine guns, special mounting brackets and/or extenders are authorized. Key objectives are shown below in summary: When connected to a DAGR, the STORM must provide a 65 meter Target Location Error (TLE) at 1500 meters [Threshold] and 2500 meters [Objective]. The STORM must provide a laser pointer/illuminator capability to ranges of 600 meters using low power and 2000 meters when using high power [T]. The system weight minus the remote and the carrying case will be no more than 0.87 pounds (14oz) [T] with battery(s). The size will be a maximum of 30 cubic inches. (Width: less than /= 3.4 inches; Length: less than /= 5.5 inches; Depth: less than /= 1.6 inches. The STORM SLX shall achieve a minimum predicted Operational Availability (OA) of 0.85 (T=O). STORM SLX must be capable of being mounted on a Picatinny Rail system for use on the listed variety of weapons or weapon systems while withstanding the weapons shock experienced with each. STORM SLX must provide data to military GPS systems (currently PLGR and DAGR) through a cable connection [T] and a wireless connection [O] in order to meet the 65 meter TLE requirement. The STORM range finder, infrared and visible pointers must meet all requirements across the operating temperature range,-440C to 550C (T/O). (Storage Temp. -570C to 710C) The STORM shall not indicate leakage and shall not be damaged after having been immersed under two meters of water for 2 hours. The laser rangefinder shall be ready to range within 2 seconds after being enabled by the operator or the appropriate external computer command, and within 1 second when transitioning from charge to ready at ambient temperature [T=O]. The laser parameters must be within the specifications listed in Memorandum, U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, MCHB-TS-OLO, 30 November 2004, subject: Non-ionizing Radiation Protection Study No. 25-MC-036R-05, Optical Radiation Hazard Evaluation of the Small Tactical Optical Rifle Mounted micro-Laser Rangefinder (STORM mLRF), September 2004. There shall be a manual safety override for the high power visible pointer and infrared illuminator clearly visible to the operator and safety officer. The manual override shall require a tool to render it unsafe. Responses to this RFI should describe how the respondent would propose to develop a STORM SLX solution. Specifically, responses should indicate; the level of performance the respondent's system can achieve in terms of the desired capabilities; propose threshold and objective levels; discuss tradeoffs that will be necessary; discuss when or how long it might take to achieve each desired capability; and, discuss what levels of teaming might be undertaken to meet the objectives. Responses should include an estimated production cost, with price breaks between 1 and 1000 units, as well as a timeline to delivery. The Government will not be providing any funding for the development of the STORM SLX. Instructions and response guidelines: This market survey is for planning purposes only and does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, a Request for Quote or a Request for Proposal, and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the U.S. Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The U.S. Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Responses are limited to a total of 40 pages for information you deem relevant to this sources sought. STORM SLX responses must be completed in Microsoft Word format. The page size must be 8.5 x 11, the font must be 12 point or larger, and margins must be at least 1 inch. Both sides of the paper may be used. Each page side is counted unless blank. In a separate document, limited to 5 pages, please briefly describe your company, your services, history, ownership, financial information, and business size. Supplemental service brochures or marketing materials outlining specifications and capabilities may not be submitted. PM SSL appreciates your response and it will be used solely by the PM SSL as market research, we will not divulge individual responses outside of the Government. An information summary list giving contact information for all responses will be provided to each respondent. This is not a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract because of this notice or to pay for any information received. Contact Information: Clarification questions must be received via e-mail no later than 10:00 a.m. on January 24, 2014. Government clarifications will be returned to all responders no later than February 7, 2014. Clarification questions shall be e-mailed to joseph.f.sturdivant.ctr@mail.mil, and the clarification subject line is Clarification Request for STORM SLXRFI. Responses must be submitted via e-mail by 3:00 pm on Monday, February 17, 2014. Responses to the RFI shall be e-mailed to joseph.f.sturdivant.ctr@mail.mil and the subject line is Response for STORMmLRFRFI. Areas where a respondent does not have prior experience should be annotated as such. The government reserves the right to conduct vendor oral capabilities discussions or demonstrations to be scheduled at a later date. Point of Contact is Jim Burton, PM Solder Sensors and Lasers, 10170 Beach Road, Bldg 325T, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, E-mail James.k.burton.civ@mail.mil. Alternate Point of Contact is Joe Sturdivant, PM Solder Sensors and Lasers, 10170 Beach Road, Bldg 325T, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, E-mail: joseph.f.sturdivant.ctr@mail.mil Contracting Office Address: RDECOM Acquisition Center - Aberdeen, ATTN: AMSSB-ACC-A, 4118 Susquehanna Avenue, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-3013 Place of Performance: PM Sensors and Lasers ATTN: 10170 Beach Road Fort Belvoir VA 22060 US Point of Contact(s): Leo J. Sydlik, RDECOM Acquisition Center - Aberdeen
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- Place of Performance
- Address: ACC-APG - Aberdeen Division D ATTN: AMSSB-ACC-A, 4118 Susquehanna Avenue Aberdeen Proving Ground MD
- Zip Code: 21005-3013
- Zip Code: 21005-3013
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