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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 16, 2003 FBO #0441
SOURCES SOUGHT

12 -- Biocular Image Control Unit for the M1A1 Gunner?s Primary Sight

Notice Date

2/14/2003
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Navy, United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps Systems Command, 2033 Barnett Avenue Suite 315, Quantico, VA, 22134-5010
 

ZIP Code

22134-5010
 

Solicitation Number

M6785403R6024
 

Archive Date

4/5/2003
 

Point of Contact

Mary Lee Schuck, Contracting Officer, Phone 7037844561, Fax 7037844436,
 

E-Mail Address

schuckml@mcsc.usmc.mil
 

Description

MARKET RESEARCH. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. ? The Marine Corps has a Mission Need Statement for a second-generation thermal imaging systems for the M1A1 Main Battle Tank Gunner?s Primary Sight (GPS). With the upgrade of the GPS the Marine Corps is also investigating the use of a biocular image control unit (BICU) to display the second-generation imagery. The BICU must integrate into the existing Gunner?s Primary Sight (GPS) and not degrade the performance of the M1A1. Responses to this request for information should be for a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) solution that will provide: a. Two cathode array tubes; b. Two drive electronics sets: c. Not be adversely affected by operation of the M1A1 equipment; d. Luminance of 80 foot lamberts; e. Uniformity of 5%; f. Raster size of 31 x 23 mm; g. Green faceplate; h. Weigh less than 28 pounds; i. Withstand the tactical environments of the tank; j. Operate from 18 to 32 volts DC. All vendors having the capability of meeting these requirements are requested to submit copies of relevant documentation in response to this Request for Information at no cost to the Government. Written responses should be submitted not later than close of business 21 March 2003. Firms should also include literature, brochures, and capabilities summaries directly addressing their ability to meet the aforementioned needs. The submission of the product information should not be construed as a commitment to procure equipment. The Government will not pay for any information submitted. No telephonic responses will be accepted. Responses should be submitted to the contact person listed above at Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command, ATTN CTQ-MLS, 2033 Barnett Ave., Quantico, VA 22134-5010. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY ITEMS/SERVICES, NOR FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION RECEIVED. EMAILADD: schuckml@mcsc.usmc.mil
 

Place of Performance

Address: Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command, ATTN CTQ-MLS, 2033 Barnett Ave., Quantico, VA

Zip Code: 22134-5010

Country: US
 

Record

SN00260002-W 20030216/030214213718 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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