SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- GLRF- The Product Manager, Soldier Sensors and Lasers division is seeking potential sources for Grenadier Laser Range Finders (GLRF)
- Notice Date
- 7/13/2012
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 333314
— Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- ACC-APG - Aberdeen Division D, ATTN: AMSSB-ACC-A, 4118 Susquehanna Avenue, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-3013
- ZIP Code
- 21005-3013
- Solicitation Number
- W91CRB12GLRF
- Response Due
- 8/13/2012
- Archive Date
- 10/12/2012
- Point of Contact
- Andrew Craig Mitchell, 410-306-2765
- E-Mail Address
-
ACC-APG - Aberdeen Division D
(andrew.c.mitchell1.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This announcement is a Request for Information/Sources Sought notice only. This is not an invitation for bids or a request for proposals. No acquisition funding is currently available for the effort. However, Product Manger Soldier, Sensors and Lasers has a requirement to conduct market research for potential sources of Grenadier Laser Range Finder (GLRF) systems. This announcement is issued for informational and planning purposes only. Interested parties that submit information in response to this request for information do so volutarily; participants will not be compensated. The GLRF is a weapon-mountable multi-function laser system that provides an eye-safe laser range finder, infra-red (IR) and visible aiming lights, and an infra-red illuminator in a compact and lightweight package. The GLRF enhances a soldier's ability to see, aquire, and target. These three functions are essential; they provide a soldier the ability to aquire objects, and with sufficient resolution to detect, recognize, and objectively identify targets of military significance before they themselves are aquired. The Government seeks sources within the United States that can provide innovative and lightweight solutions for (M320) operational weapon systems. The GLRF development program reflects a rapid aquisition strategy developed by the Product Manager, Soldier Precision Targeting Devices (PM SPTD) division. The GLRF strategy seeks to determine the availability of a lightweight, low-cost, multi-functional laser system for individual soldier weapons (M4 or M16). The system is to be M320 mounted. PM SPTD desires to leverage lessons learned with hardware and software from existing laser programs, to the maximum extend possible. GLRF shall provide the individual mounted soldier with the capability to employ a small, lightweight laser device capable of eye-safe laser range finding at a 1Hz repetition rate, and IR pointing and IR illumination when mounted on a picattiny rail. GLRF shall be employed with the following: M16 A1/A2/A4 and M4/M4 A1 modular weapon systems, using mil-Std-1913 picattiny rales. Key object are shown as follows: RANGE FINDING- the GLRF must provide a successful range, without obscurants, to a vehicle target at 800 meters [T] and 500 meters [O]. VISIBLE AIMING LASER- the visible aiming laser shall have a range of a minimum of 600 meters against a standard NATO target in starlight conditions, and a range of a minimum 25 meters against a standard rifle zero target in daylight conditions. IR ILLUMINATION AND IR POINTER- effective ranges of the GLRF must provide leaders with a laser pointer/illuminator capable of 600 meters [T] and a minimum of 1,000 meters [O] in quarter-moon light conditions. SYSTEM WEIGHT- the system shall weigh less than 14 ounces, with battery SYSTEM DIMENSIONS- overall system dimensions shall be less than or equal to 1.7 inches in height, less than or equal to 3.5 inches in width, and less than or equal to 5.2 inches in length. INTERNAL POWER SOURCE- the internal power source (one battery) shall be a military common battery or commerical battery with National Stock numbers, and approved for military use. TEMPERATURE- the GLRF range finder, and IR and visible pointers must meet all requirements across an operating temperature range of -44 degrees C to 55 degrees C [T/O]. IMMERSION- the GLRF shall withstand immersion in 2 meters of water for 2 hours, without damage to the system or degradation of system performance. SYSTEM READINESS- the GLRF rangefinder shall be ready to range within 4 seconds after being enabled by a range selector switch, and within 1 second when transitioning from charge to ready at ambient temperature [T=O]. VISIBLE AIM LASER PARAMETERS- the visible aim laser parameters must be within the specifications listed in Memorandum, U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine, MCHB-TS-OLO, 30 November 2004, subject: Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection Study No. 25-MC-036R-05, Optical Radiation Hazard Evaluation of the Small Tactical Optical Rifle Mounted Micro-Laser Rangefinder, September 2004. Responses to thie request for information/sources sought announcements shall describe how the respondent would propose to develop a GLRF solution. Specifically, responses should indicate the level of performance a respondents system could achieve, in terms of the desired capabilities noted above. Propose threshold and objective levels, discuss trade-offs that will be necessary, discuss when or how long it might take to achieve each desired capability, and discuss what levels of teaming might be undertaken to meet said objectives/capabilities. Discussions should focus on meeting GLRF requirements. INSTRUCTIONS AND RESPONSE GUIDELINES: This market survey is for planning purposes only, and does not constitute an invitation for bids, a request for quotations, or a request for proposal. This sources sought/request for information should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the United States Government to issue a formal solicitation, or ultimately, award a contract. The United States Government is in no way liable to pay for, or reimburse companies/entities in any way, for any response. Responses shall be limited to 25 pages, for information a respondent may deem relevant to the above GLRF information. Submission must be completed in Microsoft WORD format. Page size must be 8.5X11, font must be 12 point or larger, and margins must be at least 1 inch. Dual-sided submissions are acceptable, though each side is counted unless the page is blank. In a separate document, and limited to 5 pages, please briefly describe your company, the services/solutions your company provides, your company history, ownership, company financial information, and company business size. Supplemental service brochures or marketing materials outlining specifications and capabilities may NOT be submitted. Any response will be used solely by PM SPTD as market research. We appreciate the response and will not divulge any information to any entity outside the Government or PM SPTD. CONTACT and ADDITIOANL INFORMATION: Clarification questions must be received via e-mail by 10:00 AM Eastern Standard, 27 July 2012. Answers will be provide prior to 03 August 2012. Responses shall be submitted no later than 3:00PM Eastern Standard 13 August 2012. E-Mail any request for clarification to James.H.Burton.civ@mail.mil and Joseph.F.Sturdivant.ctr@mail.mil. E-Mail subject line should read Clarification Request for GLRF RFI. Final submission responses to the RFI shall be E-Mailed to Andrew.C.Mitchell1.civ@mail.mil. The subject line should read Response for GLRF RFI. Areas where a source does not have prior experience should be annotated as such. The Government reserves the right to conduct oral capabilities discussions or demonstrations, to be schedule at a later date. PM SPTD POC is Jim Burton, PM Soldier Sensors and Lasers, 10170 Beach Road, Bldg 325T, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. E-Mail James.H.Burton.civ@mail.mil. Alternate POC is Joe Sturdivant, PM Soldier Sensors and Lasers, 10170 Beach Road, Bldg 325T, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. Email Joseph.F.Sturdivant.ctr@mail.mil. CONTRACTING OFFICE INFORMATION: Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground, 4310 Boothby Hill Ave, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-3013. Contracting Office POC is Andrew Mitchell: phone (410) 306-2765 or e-mail Andrew.C.Mitchell1.civ@mail.mil PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: PM SPTD, 10170 Beach Road, Fort Belvoir VA, 22060 POINTS OF CONTACT: Jim Burton: (703) 704-2543 Joseph Sturdivant: (703) 704-3292 Rita Cashour: (703) 704-2803
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- Address: ACC-APG - Aberdeen Division D ATTN: AMSSB-ACC-A, 4118 Susquehanna Avenue Aberdeen Proving Ground MD
- Zip Code: 21005-3013
- Zip Code: 21005-3013
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