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69 -- MILES 2000 FOLLOW ON CONTRACT MARKET SURVEY DUE 040299 POC Michael K. Minor, Contracting Officer, (407)380-4096/Robert Wolfinger, Project Director, (407)384-5196 E-MAIL: Mike_Minor@stricom.army.mil, Mike_Minor@stricom.army.mil. MILES 2000 Follow On Contract Market Survey. The U. S. Army Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Command (STRICOM) is seeking information from industry concerning the availability of non-developmental training devices for live force on force training capability. This includes training devices for vehicles, individuals and anti armor weapons whose designs are based on Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) design. The purpose of this notice is to determine the technology and production capability currently available or being developed or produced by industry. Information received will be used as one of several factors in determining the acquisition strategy for a potential competitive solicitation for the follow on contract for the replacement MILES systems (currently the MILES 2000 program). STRICOM is requesting data on training enhancements such as Shoot Through Obscuration MILES (STOM), position location, precision gunnery applications, indirect fire, casualty data, new technologies, and features that enhance ease of use, training fidelity, and supportability. We also seek compatibility with existing weapons platforms and ability to easily integrate with new systems under development. As a part of this study, STRICOM will study the availability of existing technology for force on force indirect fire weapon training devices such as the MK-19 and Objective Individual Combat Weapon (OICW) System. Brief white papers describing vendor products and technical approaches will be accepted within 30 days of the date of this announcement. Request you distinguish between products that now exist in hardware or are near production and those that require additional research and development. Discuss any issues or recommendations regarding compatibility with PMT-90-S002A, Standard for MILES Communication Code Structure, and MCC97. The information provided shall pertain to this notice only and must be unclassified, concise, and specific. The information contained herein is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal. No additional information is available, respondents will not be notified of the evaluation of the information they provided, and telephone calls will are not requested. Posted 03/02/99 (W-SN303893). (0061)

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