Crane Division, Code 1165, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001

58 -- UN-1N FLIR UPGRADE SOL N00164-00-R-0072 DUE 061600 POC Mr. Greg Smith, Code 1165ZC, telephone 812-854-3698, FAX 812-854-5066 E-MAIL: Click here to reach POC, smith_gm@crane.navy.mil. The Government has a requirement for a commercially developed Navigation and Targeting Thermal Imaging FLIR system for the USMC UH-1N aircraft. The system must have at a minimum all the technical capabilities and operational functions of the existing AN/AAQ-22C Navigation Thermal Imaging System (NTIS) and incorporate a laser designator. Detailed performance and technical specifications will be available with the solicitation. Specifics minimally include but are not limited to the following: Medium Wave Infrared (MWIR) thermal imager focal plane array, eye-safe laser range-finder, laser designator operating at 1.06mm, MIL-STD 1553B capability and a black and white or color camera. The system must interface with existing UH-1N video recorder and video display unit. All components are required to mount to existing UH-1N hardware without changes to the mechanical interfaces, actual aircraft airframe or software interfaces (compatible with existing UH-1N Control Display Navigational Unit (CDNU) Operational Flight Program (OFP) version A.2 Software). The total weight of the proposed system shall not exceed 155 pounds, turret weight shall not exceed the weight capabilities of the existing UH-1N aircraft nose structure of 125 pounds. The system shall allow for future technology upgrades such as: image fusion, hyperspectral imaging, Staring Long Wave Infrared (LWIR) thermal imager, larger LWIR and MWIR focal plane arrays, and inertial measuring unit within turret. The system shall use existing support equipment for operational level maintenance. The solicitation will be structured so offerors may choose to propose a new FLIR system or offerors may choose to propose a modification to Government furnished AN/AAQ-22A and AN/AAQ-22C systems (FLIR Systems Incorporated model numbers 99000400 & 99000405 respectively). Offerors may also submit a proposal for both technical approaches. This acquisition will be processed on the basis of "best value." A performance specification will be provided which will contain the Government's minimum requirements and performance objectives/goals. Evaluation criteria shall minimally consist of technical, past performance, delivery schedule and price. The solicitation will result in a fixed-price, indefinite delivery contract with a duration of five years. For either the new sensor system approach or the modification of existing Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) approach, the Government will procure a minimum of one (1) system for performance evaluation, with a potential maximum of 125 systems. Delivery of the first system shall be required within 90 days from receipt of order. Currently 55 UH-1N FLIRs are in the AN/AAQ-22A configuration and 70 UH-1N FLIRs are in the AN/AAQ-22C configuration. Delivery shall be FOB destination. The solicitation will be provided electronically by accessing Crane's world wide web location at www.crane.navy.mil. Once at that site, click on acquisition/business opportunities, supplies & services (acquisition department), procurement info,solicitations and the solicitation number. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the agency. Posted 04/27/00 (W-SN449317). (0118)

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