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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 24, 2012 FBO #3773
SOURCES SOUGHT

62 -- SOURCES SOUGHT: ARMY BRIGHT WHITE LIGHT EVALUATION

Notice Date

3/22/2012
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

335129 — Other Lighting Equipment 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

BRIGHTWHITELIGHT
 

Response Due

4/16/2012
 

Archive Date

6/15/2012
 

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 (RFI) and product samples only. This is not an Invitation to Bid nor a Request for Proposals. There is currently no acquisition funding available for this effort. However, Product Manager Soldier Maneuver Sensors (PM SMS) has a requirement to conduct an Army Bright White Light Evaluation. The goals of this effort are: (1) To solicit samples of the latest Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) bright white light technology from vendors (2) Test samples against the Army's Family of Flashlights (FoF) Crew Served Weapons Light (CSWL) requirements, in accordance with (IAW) the Army's latest CSWL Product Evaluation Test (PET) Detailed Test Plan (DTP), MIL-STD-461F Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) tests, and Army Institute of Public Health (IPH) Optical Radiation Hazard Evaluation (3) Report the test results to the DoD Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate. This is a market survey to identify any manufacturers who have commercially available Bright White Lights. Vendors are encouraged to submit Bright White Light systems, even if not specifically designed to be used as a CSWL. All test results will be presented to members of the Joint Non-Lethal Weapons community for their consideration in choosing the appropriate lights for their unique applications. The systems will be tested to CWSL requirements to the maximum extent possible. While sources are sought that can provide COTS items that are already in production, Non Developmental Items (NDIs) that can be delivered for comparative testing by 16 April 2012 are also acceptable. Ten (10) samples will be required for the evaluation process. PM SMS requests that interested parties submit ten product samples and necessary technical data (see description below) to the addresses given under Responses (below). It is further requested that responses be limited to one product model per vendor. Samples will be tested in accordance with requirements described under CSWL System Requirements (listed below). A detailed test plan is available upon request from PM Soldier Maneuvers and Sensors (PM SMS). Samples and associated equipment will be returned following testing, along with final test results for each product. The Government assumes no liability for any equipment submitted. Vendors should provide a return address with their sample submission. CSWL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The CSWL will allow Soldiers to employ a white light with infrared (IR) capability that is small, lightweight, and can be weapon-mounted or hand-held. When weapon-mounted, the CSWL will provide Soldiers the capability to identify targets accurately with the unaided eye, except where applicable by common (non-magnified) weapon sights and Night Vision Devices, or when using the weapon during periods of darkness or limited visibility. The CSWL will be employed with M2 series machine guns, the MK-19 grenade machine gun (threshold), and the M240B medium machine gun (objective). The CSWL must be able to withstand weapon recoil, and must be able to mount on the U.S. Army Standard Rail (MIL-STD-1913) using an interface device. The CSWL shall have a fixed beam (threshold) and an adjustable beam (narrow to wide) (objective) that allow illumination up to a range of 100 meters (threshold) and 300 meters (objective)with IR light, and 200 meters (threshold) and 400 meters (objective) with white light, in total darkness (between sunset and sunrise). The maximum CSWL weight with batteries, mounting mechanism, and remote cable shall be 10 lbs (threshold), 8 lbs (objective). The CSWL shall be compatible with (shall not interfere with) appropriate day/night optics, aiming lights and other weapon accessories. The CSWL shall have dual activation controls; an on/off switch and a wired remote control switch shall be located on the device housing. A full-off control shall also be provided on the device housing, which will prevent activation controls from functioning. The system shall operate on standard military or DoD-approved commercially available batteries. Acceptable non-vehicular battery performance (with the light constantly on) must be 90 minutes (threshold). Degraded battery performance in extreme temperatures or with prolonged use of the light is acceptable (threshold). When mounted on a military vehicle, the CSWL will be able to operate on vehicle power. The CSWL shall also be compatible with the vehicle mounted Objective Gunner Protection Kit (OGPK) protection systems (threshold). The CSWL shall include a detachable dust cover lens. The CSWL requires an IR capability (threshold). The CSWL bulb must be replaceable by the operator and not require any special tools. When mounted to the MIL-STD 1913 Rail, the mounting bracket shall allow the light to be adjusted to any position on the rail from front to rear and to be quickly and easily mounted to, and dismounted from, the M2 Series HMG, the MK19 GMG (threshold), and the M240B (objective). The CSWL must be capable of being used when Soldiers are wearing Army standard issue or unit authorized combat gloves. The CSWL must provide for one-handed, ambidextrous operation. The CSWL must be capable of being dropped from 3 feet without impacting operational capability. The CSWL must be capable of being immersed in 3 feet of water or exposed to moisture. The CSWL must be able to operate in 5 percent to 100 percent relative humidity without degradation of capability. All samples submitted for the evaluation will be given an initial inspection to determine readiness for testing. The Aberdeen Test Center will perform a physical inspection and inventory of CSWL candidates, and will determine if the test item candidates are complete, undamaged, and fully operational for testing (including the capability of being mounted and dismounted from the test weapons). Test items that do not pass the initial inspection will be returned to the vendor and no testing will be conducted. RESPONSES: Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be in two parts; technical documentation and (ten) test samples. The technical documentation portion will be sent via email to PM SMS. Copies of the technical documentation should also accompany the test samples which are to be sent to the Aberdeen Test Center. TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION: The vendors technical documentation will include the following information: (1) capabilities statement (2) operating and installation instructions (3) a technical description of the product, to include photographs (electronic photographs preferred) (4) a Safety Assessment Report (SAR) for the submitted system (5) current military users/customers of the product, if any (6) contact information for current military users/customers, if any (7) test qualification history of the product, if any Vendors will identify a technical Point of Contact and provide their telephone number and email address. The technical POC will be prepared to answer Government questions on the system, as required. Send the technical documentation response to Troy Noel, PM Soldier Maneuver Sensors, at troy.t.noel.civ@mail.mil.Email Subject: Army Bright White Light Evaluation TEN TEST SAMPLES: Vendors test sample submission will consist of ten (10) product samples, a copy of the technical documentation, six (6) sets of batteries per sample (total of 60 batteries), mounting mechanism(s), remote operating cable(s), vehicular power cables, and operating and mounting instructions. Mounting mechanism (s) will include all associated hardware. Where applicable, the mounting hardware for the CSWL and adaptors provided by the vendor must not interfere with the M2 HMG Adaptor Blank Firing Mechanism (NSN 1005010917510). If no mounting solution is provided, then the vendor agrees to allow Aberdeen Test Center and PM-SMS to test their product using the LDI MK93 Weapons Accessory Bracket (WAB), provided the vendor's product uses a M1913 Rail Grabber system. Samples and associated equipment and data will be sent to the Commander, U.S Army Aberdeen Test Center, ATTN: TEDT-AT-WFS, 400 Colleran Rd Bldg 610, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5009, ATTN: Mr. Steven Gearin/(410) 278-5704 (Primary) or Ms. Elizabeth Richardson(410) 278-3019 (Alternate) SST/CIE Team, Bldg 610. Responses and test samples must be received by 16 - April 2012. TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT: Mr. Troy Noel, telephone 703-704-0335, email: troy.t.noel.civ@mail.mil. Email Subject: Army Bright White Light Evaluation ALTERNATE TECHNCIAL POINT OF CONTACT: Mr. Tommy Brown, telephone 703-704-4382, email: thomas.w.brown28.ctr@mail.mil. Email Subject: Army Bright White Light Evaluation Lack of response to this Sources Sought Notice will not exclude you from any future procurements that might occur. Any response to this notice does not constitute negotiations. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Proposals (RFP), or a Request for Quotations (RFQ). THis is not a commitment by PEO Soldier/PM SMS to procure the subject equipment. No solicitation document exists at this time. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD ON THE BASIS OF THIS SOURCES SOUGHT/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION, OR OTHERWISE INTEND TO PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION OR ANY SAMPLES. PM SMS ADMIN POC: Rita Cashour, phone (703) 704-2803 or email Rita.l.cashour.civ@mail.mil. Address: PM SMS, 10170 Beach Road, Building 325, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5800
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
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Place of Performance

Address: Army Contracting Command- U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) 400 Colleran Rd. Building 610 Aberdeen Proving Ground MD

Zip Code: 21005-5009
 

Record

SN02702925-W 20120324/120322234520-f02a60cad0f5e1908a61efa9225e353c (fbodaily.com)
 

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