SPECIAL NOTICE
10 -- The Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) Far Target Locator (C-FTL)
- Notice Date
- 1/14/2025 12:34:06 PM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 334511
— Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- W6QK ACC-PICA PICATINNY ARSENAL NJ 07806-5000 USA
- ZIP Code
- 07806-5000
- Solicitation Number
- W15QKN24X12US
- Response Due
- 2/3/2025 2:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 02/18/2025
- Point of Contact
- Angelica M. Merino, Renee Papadopoulos
- E-Mail Address
-
angelica.m.merino.civ@army.mil, renee.a.papadopoulos.civ@army.mil
(angelica.m.merino.civ@army.mil, renee.a.papadopoulos.civ@army.mil)
- Description
- 14 January 2025 The response date has been extended to 3 February 2025 at 5:00PM EST. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 January 2025 NAICS code has been updated to 334511. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 December 2024 Any interested parties can request the �CROWS_INS_Envelope.stp� Step File referenced below. Please email the POCs and a DOD Safe Drop will be sent per your request. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The U.S Army Contracting Command � New Jersey on behalf of the Product Director Crew Served Weapons (PdD CSW), located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, is seeking information from organizations that possess an Inertial Navigation System (INS) for use with the Remote Weapon Station (RWS). Information is being sought for INS devices with mature technologies that can be readily modified and integrated within the RWS. The solution shall meet the following criteria: Previously developed item with minimal changes necessary for compatibility � TRL 7 Less than 5 mil pointing accuracy Gyro compassing capabilities / GPS denied operation Ability to output raw gyro data at 1000hz minimum Power per MIL-STD-1275 Environmental ruggedization as per MIL-STD-810H, Operational at temperatures of +140 degrees Fahrenheit to -50 degrees Fahrenheit. Capable of supporting or being easily modified to allow for control over RS422 or ethernet. Capable of fitting within CROWS space claim envelope provided �CROWS_INS_Envelope.stp� 15-year procurable life Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 15,000 hours (O) Potential sources are requested to submit, at a minimum, the following information. Responses should be limited to no more than 20 pages, with the only exceptions stated below. Information papers can be submitted in a white paper format. INS Description: Provide the description of the INS, including system growth potential. Characteristics: Gyro Technology used (MEMS, RLG, FOG, HRG, etc.) Gyro specifications Angle Random Walk Gyro Bias Parameters System accuracy at various latitudes Initialization Time and Procedure GPS technology M-Code/ MAPS Gen 1,2 compatibility Single or Dual Antenna GPS denied operation specifications Mounting capabilities Weight of INS Power characteristics (voltage level, steady state power draw, transient power draw, etc.) Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) Communications protocols Environmental qualifications Engineering and Qualification test results, if available (outside of 20-page limit) Summary on status of product and maturity level Details on output data including possible sample rates Dimensions or 3D step model (preferred) (model file is outside of 20-page limit) Possibility to integrate IMU and host processing externally on CROWS Main Processing Unit (MPU)?? Delivery Schedule: Earliest Availability of Production Representative INS Monthly production capacity Delivery lead time Prior Military Sales for stated product, if applicable: Program name(s) US military or foreign military (specify country or countries) US Government Contract number(s) US Government Point of Contact (Name, Email, Phone, Organization) Quantities sold to the Military Description: Standalone or as part of larger system Cost: INS Non-Recurring Cost for minimal compatibility changes INS Unit Production Cost based on quantity of systems: 1-4 5-49 50-199 200- above Risks: Raw Gyro Data Compatibility Integration Risk Other: Export Restrictions, if applicable Vendor Questionnaire: The purpose of this questionnaire is to obtain information from industry to assist in the market research. Firms/companies are invited to indicate their interest and capability to satisfy the above requirements by identifying the following items: 1. Company Name 2. Company Address / Country Represented / Website 3. Company point of contact and phone number 4. Business Size (Small/Large & Number of Employees) CAGE Code / DUNS Number. 5. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes for this effort are 333314. 6. Commerciality: a. ( ) Our product as described above, has been sold, leased or licensed to the general public b. ( ) Our product as described above, has been sold in substantial quantities, on a competitive basis, to multiple state and local governments. The development of the product was done exclusively at private expense c. ( ) None of the above applies. Explain. 7. Location where primary work will be performed (if more than one location, please indicate the percentage for each location). 8. Major partners or suppliers. 9. Identify existing facilities, equipment and workforce (identify what percentage would be supporting this new effort and what additional resources would be required). 10. Provide minimum and maximum monthly production rates of past production of same or similar items. 11. Please provide any additional comments All responsible, interested offerors are encouraged to submit their capabilities/qualification data and any pertinent information in hard copy via email or request a Drop-off for DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) to the below points of contacts within 30 calendar days to: US Army Contracting Command - New Jersey ATTN: Angelica Merino - ACC-NJ-SL Building 9, Phipps Road Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 Email: angelica.m.merino.civ@army.mil The points of contact are Angelica Merino at angelica.m.merino.civ@army.mil and Renee Papadopoulos at renee.a.papadopoulos.civ@army.mil. TELEPHONE RESPONSES AND INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The Government will accept written questions by email to angelica.m.merino.civ@army.mil and renee.a.papadopoulos.civ@army.mil. This is a request for information ONLY and should not be construed as a Request for Proposal or a commitment by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published and more detailed technical requirements will be provided. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this survey or results of information submitted. Any information provided will not be returned. Contracting Office Address: ACC - New Jersey, Center for Contracting and Commerce, Building 9 Phipps RD, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 Point of Contact(s): Angelica Merino, angelica.m.merino.civ@army.mil Renee Papadopoulos, renee.a.papadopoulos.civ@army.mil
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