A -- ENHANCED COMBAT OPTICAL SIGHT (ECOS)

Notice Date

February 16, 2001

Contracting Office

Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 1162 Bldg 2521, 300 Highway 361, Crane, Indiana 47522-5001

ZIP Code

47522-5001

Solicitation Number

N/A

Response Due

February 28, 2001

Point of Contact

Stacy McAtee, Code 1162, telephone 812-854-1988

E-Mail Address

click here for point of contact (mcatee_s@crane.navy.mil)

Description

The Navy, on behalf of the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Special Operations Peculiar Modification (SOPMOD) Program is issuing this Request for Information (RFI). SOPMOD is presently conducting a market survey. Sources are sought that can provide Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS)/Non Developmental Items (NDI). NDI include items that are developed but not yet in production, but can reasonably be expected to be in the status of production-ready articles for comparative testing on or about February of 2002. COTS/NDI information is sought for Enhanced Combat Optical Sights (ECOS) to meet the operational requirements of USSOCOM Special Operations combatants. This RFI is to explore industry ability to correct the currently existing operational shortfall of combat optics. Current optics provide Close Quarters Battle (CQB) capability or the ability to improve target-hit probability at longer ranges, but not both. The ECOS will combine those capabilities in one optic. The SOPMOD Program is not seeking alternate sources for the current ACOG 4X (NSN 1240-01-412-6608) or ACOG Reflex sights (NSN 1240-01-435-1916), rather is interested in sources of COTS/NDI versatile, multi-function day optics with illuminated reticles for limited night use. It is desired that the ECOS also incorporate removable Anti-Reflection Devices (ARD) and threat Laser Protection Devices (LPD) to protect the shooter, and electro-optic systems from threat laser damage and laser optical detection. Two types or variants of the ECOS are sought. The first type, ECOS-C, is optimized for use on the M4 Carbine and provides a balance between CQB and mid-range aiming capability. ECOS-C will provide CQB capability, utilizing the illuminated reticle on unity or near-unity power (1x) as a reflex-type sight and will also provide magnification for enhanced target acquisition/identification. ECOS-C must attach to the M4A1 carbine MILSPEC 1913 Standard Rail. ECOS-C must have magnification capability from 1x at the lowest setting to 3-4x at the highest setting. ECOS-C must also have a capability to illuminate the reticle. This can be accomplished by battery power or other method, but must function in complete darkness as well as in bright light that may make low power illumination difficult for the operator to acquire. It is desired that a small dot in the center of the field of view is the only portion of the reticle illuminated. Vendors who have already fielded or are willing to produce an optic with similar capability should include that information in their response. The second variant of the ECOS that is sought will be optimized for long-range target engagement in conjunction with the Special Purpose Receiver (SPR). ECOS-SPR will provide limited CQB capability by utilizing the illuminated reticle on near-unity power (1x-2x) as a reflex-type sight, and will also provide increased magnification for enhanced target acquisition, identification, and engagement. The ECOS-SPR must also attach to the M4A1 carbine MILSPEC 1913 Standard Rail. ECOS-SPR must have magnification capability from 1x-2x at the lowest setting to 6-8x at the highest setting. ECOS-SPR must also have a capability to illuminate the reticle. This can be accomplished by battery power or other method, but must function in complete darkness as well as in bright light that may make low power illumination difficult for the operator to acquire. It is desired that the ECOS-SPR optic incorporate a ballistic cam setting indicator that the operator can view through the scope. Vendors who have already fielded or are willing to produce an optic with the ballistic cam indicator should include that information in their response. Market survey information must be received NLT 28 February 01. The vendor response to this market survey must include the following information: 1) Technical description of product, to include photographs (electronic photograph preferred). 2) Current users/customers of the product, if any. 3) Contact information for current users/customers, if any. 4) Test qualification history of product, if any. 5) Year 2001 and 2002, cost and delivery schedule for 1, 10, 100, 1000, and 10,000 units. 6) Industry comments on the feasibility of the performance parameters and system description noted above. If item is of foreign origin, vendors must include information on local government plans for procurement and local government/military contract information, if any. The government may be interested in purchasing product samples of certain sights. This notice is related to SOL N00164-00-R-0135 in that is seeks to compare COTS/NDI solutions to ongoing developmental efforts at some future date. This notice does not constitute an invitation for Bids or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the SOPMOD Program to procure subject equipment. No solicitation document exits at this time. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. Technical Point of Contact: Mr. Thomas Disburg, Code 4081, telephone (812) 854-2260, email disburg_t@crane.navy.mil. SOPMOD Program Registration: Ms. Paula Pifer, Code 4081, telephone (812) 854-5686, email pifer_p@crane.navy.mil.

Web Link

click here to download solicitation (http://www.crane.navy.mil/supply/announce.htm)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010221/ASOL020.HTM (W-047 SN50D997)