SOURCES SOUGHT
10 -- Design and Manufacture of a Nonmagnetic Azimuth Sensor
- Notice Date
- 6/8/2004
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334119
— Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps Systems Command, 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, VA, 22134-5010
- ZIP Code
- 22134-5010
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-M6785404SSAN02
- Response Due
- 7/7/2004
- Archive Date
- 7/22/2004
- Point of Contact
- Anita Norris, Contract Specialist, Phone (703) 432-3234, Fax (703) 432-3291, - Julie Myette, Contract Specialist, Phone 703-432-4264, Fax 703-432-3550,
- E-Mail Address
-
norrisam@mcsc.usmc.mil, myetteja@mcsc.usmc.mil
- Description
- MARKET RESEARCH, NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), Fire Support Systems (FSS) Marine Corps. Mission objective: To identify and evaluate current or near-term precision Non-Magnetic Azimuth Sensor solutions available to the Marine Corps and select those that will provide the best pay-off for improving the precision capability currently being employed. Current capabilities and limitations: Forward Observers, Forward Air Controllers, and Reconnaissance Units employ the Vector 21B man portable laser rangefinders to aid in the determination of accurate target location. These laser rangefinders use an eye-safe laser and an internal digital magnetic compass (DMC) to determine range, azimuth, and vertical angle from the user?s location to the target location. These measurements are then transmitted to a Precision Lightweight GPS Receiver (PLGR) or Rugged Hand-held Computer (RHC) using targeting software via a RS-232 interface cable. Once received at the PLGR or RHC, the operator is able to determine target location with respect to a 10 digit grid coordinate system. Operation in the vicinity of, or from a vehicle mounted unit is extremely restrictive due to the effects of magnetic fields on the DMC. Technical solution for improved capabilities: A Non-Magnetic Azimuth Sensor solution is necessary to augment the DMC in existing laser rangefinders in all-weather environments and operate successfully in man portable or land mobile configurations regardless of magnetic variations. Optional capabilities may include system capability to cue the operator when calibration is required and automatic calibration compensation. This technical solution may include alternative solutions to the current Vector 21B ancillary equipment in order to achieve the system weight requirement. The solution must be capable of meeting the performance specifications without GPS. Design goals should emphasize azimuth angle accuracy. Known Performance Requirements: Responses to this request shall refer to technology ?of a type? system that is currently COTS/GOTS solutions and readily available for demonstration before the end of FY04, and be able to address minimum performance requirements: interoperable communication protocol that permits data passage to/from existing Marine Corps Vector 21B Laser Rangefinders and DAGR systems; achieve an azimuth accuracy of 5 mils (one sigma) after calibration; the solution (component) can only add 1.5 lbs to existing Vector 21 system; set up time to obtain accuracy of specifications: 2-minutes (objective) and 5-minutes (threshold); maintain accuracy during operation; preserve accuracy when system is disturbed (such as bumping or repositioning the system); maintain bore sight with rangefinder; Be reprogrammable through a software port for software updates and patches; operation at all latitudes between the Arctic Circles; operable by personnel in full range of military protective clothing; Operate over temperature ranges of ?32 ?C to 52 ?C (-25 ?F to 125 ?F); expected to meet Nuclear/Biological/Chemical (NBC) criteria for decontamination, hardness and compatibility; performance shall not be degraded by or be the source of electronic interference due to electromagnetic environmental effects (E3); and performance shall not be degraded by environmental effects (e.g., vibration, drop shock, atmospheric, water emersion, etc?). Vendors/government agencies capable of meeting the above requirements, whole or in part, are invited to submit a response to this notice. Information Packages submitted in response to this request for information should include information relative to the following categories: 1) Marketing and Technical information such as literature, brochures, and capabilities summaries directly addressing the responders? abilities to meet the requirements identified and should also include technical sheets with graphics, environmental reports, reliability data, and any previous or existing government contract(s) for this specific type equipment; 2) Cost, Scheduling, and Past Performance data such as catalog price information, GSA schedule information and other pertinent cost related information necessary for the Marine Corps to conduct comparative market research as it pertains to equipment pricing and availability of small, lot size procurements including timelines to obtain test articles (purchase, lease, and/or consignment) as well as anticipated production lead times, schedules and monthly production capacities and performance references. Interested vendors/government agencies are requested to respond NLT 7 July 2004, stating their business size, SIC Code, and a business point of contact. Interested sources should respond to: (U.S. Mail address) Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command, ATTN CTQ6-AN, 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, VA 22134-6050. ANY SUBMISSION TO THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE MARINE CORPS TO PROCURE ANY ITEMS/SERVICES OR PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED. Correct contact info for Anita Norris is (703) 432-4181 and fax (703) 432-3550.
- Record
- SN00600368-W 20040610/040608212649 (fbodaily.com)
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