Cdr, AMC Acquisition Center, CBD COM Branch, Attn: STEAA-CD-C, 5183 Blackhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5423

69 -- CHEMICAL AGENT MONITOR (CAM) TRAINING SIMILATOR POC Josephine Barker, 410-436-2541; Louise Cannaliato, 410-436-4448 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via, lccannal@cbdcom.apgea.army.mil. POC: Contracting Officer, Josephine Barker, (410) 436-2541 The United States Department of Defense is seeking sources for existing devices that may be used to provide training for the Chemical Agent Monitor (CAM). The simulator shall closely mimic the CAM in size, appearance, weight, and function. The simulator shall operate in the same way as the CAM under usual conditions. This shall include response to self-test and confidence check. It shall switch between G-mode and H-mode exactly like the CAM. The simulator shall not require use of the CAM to provide training though components of the CAM may be used, such as carrying case or carrying harness. It shall have the same two switches and display. The simulator shall be compatible with CAM components. All markings shall be the same as for the CAM except there shall be no radiation symbol and the markings shall be in blue to allow the user to easily recognize the simulator as a training device. The simulator shall detect and discriminate between G and H simulants. The simulants must provide for varying levels of agent response in G and H modes. They must be able to be concealed on a person, or a vehicle, and in packaging and terrain. They need to be variable such that the simulator will detect at ranges from 2 inches to 50 feet. The simulator shall not use chemical simulants. The simulator shall give feedback as to how successfully the operator employed the CAM. All errors in use of the CAM simulator by the trainee shall be shown to the trainer to allow the trainer to evaluate the trainee's performance. The simulator shall collect, store, and maintain a minimum of 6 hours of operation. The trainer shall be able to download this data for training evaluation. The simulator shall provide necessary interface cables and software for download and evaluation. The simulator shall operate in field training exercises. This market survey announcement is to identify existing technologies. There is no commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract as a result of this request for information nor to pay for the information received. Interested sources should submit written notification to AMC Acquisition Center, APG Contracting Division, Edgewood Branch, ATTN: STEAA-AP-ER/J. Barker, E4455, 5183 Blackhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5423. Written information should include the following: Company name, address, web page, point of contact, phone no., fax no., e-mail address, and type of technology proposed. Also include level of maturity and whether it is a concept, a lab prototype, or is commercially available. List product capabilities and testing that has been accomplished. Also, available product literature and published price list should be provided. Request responses not later than 1 November 1998. After review of the product information submitted, the Government may request samples for testing. If a sample is requested from your company for testing purposes, the sample will be returned in an as is condition after all testing has been completed. The Government will not be responsible for any damages to, or the condition of, samples after testing has been completed. SPONSOR: Commander, U.S. Army Soldier and Chemical Biological Command, AMC Acquisition Center, ATTN: STEAA-AP-ER/J. Barker, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5423 SUBFILE: PSE (U.S. Government Procurements, Services) SECTION HEADING: Sources Sought Posted 10/05/98 (W-SN258641). (0278)

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