United Defense LP, Armament Systems Division, 4800 E. River Rd., Minneapolis, MN 55421-1498

59 -- WEIGHING EQUIPMENT FOR PROJECTILES POC Point of Contact: John Hornseth, M387, (612) 572-6634, INTERNET: john_ hornseth@fmc.com WEB: United Defense LP, http://www.fmc.com/crusader. E-MAIL: United Defense LP, john_hornseth@fmc.com. United Defense, L.P., Armament Systems Division, under Prime Contract DAAE30-95-C-0009 is gathering information on potential suppliers of automated projectile weighing equipment. This equipment is intended to be used to accurately weigh 155 mm projectiles as part of an automated system used for uploading ammunition into the Crusader Resupply Vehicle. The ideal equipment will be capable of accurately determining the weight (0.1 to 0.2 lbs accuracy desired) of a projectile within a 1 second time period and providing an electrical output signal. The equipment needs to be portable as it will be manually installed to an upload conveyor and then removed at the completion of the upload process. The upload conveyor will typically not be mounted on a level surface and therefore the weighing equipment needs to be able to adjust for angles of up to 10 degrees in any direction. The projectile height range is approximately 27 to 34 inches and the weight ranges from approximately 93 to 107 pounds. The equipment shall be capable of withstanding the operating environments of a military ground vehicle. The weighing process can be completed with the projectile stationary or moving. Potential qualified suppliers are requested to submit a capability statement to John Hornseth, in writing, at M387, INTERNET at john_hornseth@fmc.com or by facsimile at 612-572-4991 within 21 calendar days of the publication of this announcement. Capability statements can be in supplier format, and should include, at a minimum: 1. A narrative discussion or report addressing the current status and performance of the candidate equipment being proposed along with supporting data. 2. A narrative discussion of the unique technical capabilities and expertise of the organization. 3. A narrative discussion supporting the organization's ability to meet the development schedule of the candidate equipment (2 units plus spare parts) to be delivered to United Defense no later than December 1998. Respondents to this notice will not be notified either of the receipt or the assessment of the information submitted. Neither the cost of preparing capability statements nor the cost of preparing proposals will be entertained as allowable direct charges to any resultant subcontract. This solicitation does not obligate United Defense, L.P. to enter in any purchase agreement with any organization supplying information. (0052)

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