INDUSTRY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT -- ARMY CREW INTEGRATION AND AUTOMATION TESTBED (CAT) AND ROBOTIC FOLLOWER (RF) ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS

Notice Date

February 7, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Acquisition Center (AMSTA-AQ-DE), Warren, MI 48397-5000

ZIP Code

48397-5000

E-Mail Address

click here to contact the Contracting Officer via (mcaleerd@tacom.army.mil)

Description

The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), Acquisition Center, Warren, Michigan 48397-5000 SUBJECT: INDUSTRY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ARMY CREW INTEGRATION AND AUTOMATION TESTBED (CAT) AND ROBOTIC FOLLOWER (RF) ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION (ATD) PROGRAMS DESC: The Tank-Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) Vetronics Technology Area is hosting an Industry Day on February 27, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. for the presentation of general information on a future research project for prototype development of the Army Crew Integration and Automation Testbed (CAT) and Robotic Follower (RF) Advanced Technology Demonstration (ATD) Programs. The project is intended to integrate technologies, leveraged from Army and Commercial sector developments, into C-130 transportable vehicle platforms and to support demonstrations of these systems during field tests. These platforms will be used for advanced technology demonstrations of the CAT and RF programs as a step toward transition to the Future Combat System (FCS). The purpose of the CAT ATD is to demonstrate the crew interfaces, automation and integration technologies required to operate and support future combat vehicles. The goal of the program is to demonstrate crew stations enabling two-man crew operation of multi-mission capable, C-130 transportable systems required for the objective force of the Army. The RF ATD is focused on maturation and demonstration of robotics technology to be considered for the FCS program. The RF ATD will develop, integrate and demonstrate the technology required to achieve unmanned follower capabilities for future land combat vehicles. The industry day briefing is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. on February 27, 2001 at TACOM in the TARDEC Battlefield Observation Room, Bldg. 200C. Directions to TACOM are available at the following website: http://www.tacom.army.mil/visitors/VISTACOM.HTM (case sensitive). The Vetronics Technology Area will provide information to industry regarding the Army's vision for the project. General information will also be made available on the Government's planned acquisition strategy for the project. The Government plans the selection of a contractor through the "Best Value" competitive source selection process. The selected contractor will be the prime contractor for research, development and fabrication of the Army CAT and RF ATD Programs. All interested industry vendors are invited to attend; however, due to space restrictions, vendors are asked to limit their number of attendees to not more than 5 people. Be advised that if the number of attendees is substantial, it may be necessary to reschedule the Industry Day. Please periodically consult this website for any updates. The Government contemplates awarding one Cost Plus Fixed Fee type contract as a result of this requirement. The point of contact is Ms. Kathy Lambert at (810) 574-7634 or Derek McAleer, Contracting Officer at (810) 574-7197, FAX number (810) 574-7018, U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, ATTN: AMSTA-CM-ABGA, Warren, Michigan 48397-5000. Draft solicitation DAAE07-01-R-L003 and the corresponding draft purchase description will be available approximately February 13, 2001 at the following website: http://contracting.tacom.army.mil/research/researchproc.html . When reviewing the draft Request For Proposal, please pay particular attention to the Requirements called out in Section C -- Scope of Work, Section L -- Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors, and Section M Evaluation Factors for Award. The Government will consider responding to certain industry questions submitted electronically or via facsimile message prior to industry day. Submit your questions to Ms. Kathy Lambert, AMSTA-CM-ABGA, (810) 574-7634, email: lambertk@tacom.army.mil or DATAFAX (810) 574-7018. If you are interested in attending Industry Day, please provide the following information to Mr. Dave Kowachek, AMSTA-TR-R, email: kowacheD@tacom.army.mil by February 22, 2001: Company Name and Name and Title of Company Representatives. Badges will be prepared in advance to allow quick processing by our Security Office. Plan to arrive at least l/2 hour in advance of the Industry Day Presentation to allow time for badge processing.

Web Link

A copy of the Draft RFP and PD will be available approximately (http://contracting.tacom.army.mil/research/researchproc.html)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010209/SPMSC007.HTM (W-038 SN50D0K2)