SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- USMC M1A1 REAR SENSOR
- Notice Date
- 11/3/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- M67854 Quantico, VA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- M6785407R6003
- Response Due
- 11/30/2006
- Archive Date
- 12/31/2006
- Description
- MARKET RESEARCH. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. The United States Marine Corps has a requirement for a rear sensor for the M1A1 Main Battle Tank. The rear view sensor shall assist the M1A1 driver to navigate safely while backing up under battlefield conditions. The rear sensor shall be permanently integrated into the rear of the M1A1. Responses to this request should be for an Off the Shelf solution. It is important to note to any prospective vendor that the USMC is not interested in any development of the rear sensor and/or the display module. The USMC interest extends to the mounting/integration of the rear sensor and display on and into the M1A1. The rear sensor and display should have the following capabilities: a. Provide imagery day and night. b. Provide imagery under adverse battlefield conditions (i.e dust, smoke, etc.). c. Be able to detect man size targets from 2 meters to 250 meters. d. Provide useable imagery within 5 seconds from turn on. e. Superimpose symbology on the video highlighting the width o f the M1A1 and distance to the man/target/obstacle. f. Have a protective cap on the rear sensor that opens on command and with mud/ice/snow on it. g. The rear sensor shall have at a minimum a horizontal field of view of 60 degrees. h. Operate from vehicle power of 18 to 30 volts DC. i. Withstand the tactical environments of the tank. 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 30 November 2006. 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. Reponses should be submitted to the contact person listed above at Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command, ATTN CT6, 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, VA 22134. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONTRUSED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY ITEMS?SERVICES, NOR FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR THE INFORMATION RECEIVED.
- Record
- SN01176065-W 20061105/061103222857 (fbodaily.com)
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