10 -- SOLDIER ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

Notice Date

June 19, 2001

Contracting Office

US Army ARDEC, AMSTA-AR-PC, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000

ZIP Code

07806-5000

Solicitation Number

DAAE30-01-R-0418

Response Due

August 2, 2001

Point of Contact

Kelly A. Gerould, Contract Specialist, AMSTA-AQ-APD, (973) 724-4220

E-Mail Address

Kelly A. Gerould (kgerould@pica.army.mil)

Description

The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (TACOM-ARDEC), Product Manager Small Arms (PMSA), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ is soliciting information for the FY03 timeframe on existing items of materiel which can enhance the battlefield effectiveness of infantrymen. This activity is in support of the congressionally mandated Soldier Enhancement Program (SEP). The following areas are of interest: conventional and unconventional armaments which will achieve one or more of the following; improve lethality, improve survivability or lighten the load. These items may include but need not be limited to pistols, rifles, carbines, shotguns, machine guns, grenade launchers, optics, fire control, ammunition, grenades, ancillary devices and special purpose anti-personnel/materiel munitions or devices as well as any other items which enhance his combat effectiveness such as illumination capabilities and training devices. These items must apply to the soldier as a system and, therefore, only those which he can carry, consume or wear should be submitted. Information to be supplied should include product literature, pictures, item identification, intended mission or function (what existing Army item will be replaced, if applicable), physical parameters, description, approximate unit cost, production status and any other data considered relevant to the purpose of this survey. A SEP submission form is enclosed and should be used to supply the above information where possible. You may add to it as appropriate. Responses MUST be limited to items which are off the shelf or in near term production status. Information received by the Government will be reviewed by the appropriate U.S. Army Schools and the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) which will assess each item's operational utility. Results of these efforts will form the basis for the final decision on potential FY03 Soldier Enhancement Projects. All information previously submitted under the Soldier Enhancement Program has been evaluated, presented through the schools, TRADOC System Manager (TSM) -Soldier and Product Manager (PM) -- Soldier and need not be resubmitted. All responses to this market survey must be received by NO LATER THAN close of business 2 August 2001. Information should be sent to Ms. Kelly A. Gerould, Contract Specialist, (973) 724-4220 or e-mail: kgerould@pica.army.mil. SEP PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM 1. ITEM DESCRIPTION: 2. OBJECTIVE/APPLICATION: 3. LIST POSSIBLE COMMERCIAL SOURCES (IF KNOWN): a. ________________________________________________________ b. ________________________________________________________ c. ________________________________________________________ 4. IF KNOWN, LIST ANY EXISTING REQUIREMENT DOCUMENTATION: ____________________________________________________________ 5. WILL THIS PROPOSAL REPLACE AN EXISTING ITEM(S)? IF SO, WHAT? a. ________________________________________________________ b. ________________________________________________________ 6. IS THIS PROPOSAL BEING USED BY ANY OTHER SERVICE ORGANIZATION? a. YES _____ NO _____ b. IF THE ANSWER ABOVE IS YES, LIST THE SERVICE BELOW. _______________________________________________________ 7. IF ADOPTED, THIS PROPOSAL WILL RESULT IN (CHECK APPROPRIATE LETTER[S]). ADDITIONAL REMARKS ON THE BACK OF THIS FORM ARE APPROPRIATE. _____a. WEIGHT REDUCTION TO THE SOLDIER'S LOAD. _____b. IMPROVEMENTS TO QUALITY OF LIFE IN A TACTICAL ENVIRONMENT. _____c. IMPROVEMENTS IN SOLDIER: __SURVIVABILITY, __MOBILITY, __LETHALITY, __SUSTAINMENT, __COMMAND & CONTROL, __SAFETY, __TRAINING PROCEDURES, __OTHERS (EXPLAIN) ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 8. DATE _________NAME______________________________________ ORGANIZATION_______________PHONE NUMBER_______________

Web Link

US ARMY TACOM-ARDEC Procurement Network (http://procnet.pica.army.mil/cbd/SRCSgt/061920010/061920010.htm)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010621/10SOL004.HTM (D-170 SN50P3D2)