10--Advanced Sighting/Targeting System for the MK-19 Grenade Launcher

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION; no award will be made as a result of this request. This request for information is for informational purposes only; this is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). All interested parties are encouraged to respond to this RFI. The Government will not pay for information and materials received in response to this RFI and is in no way obligated by the information received. ***Question and Answers Added*** 1. SCOPE. Background: The mission of the U.S. Army Rapid Equipping Force (REF) is to rapidly increase mission capability while reducing risk to Soldiers and others by equipping operational commanders with off-the-shelf (government or commercial) solutions or near-term developmental items that can be researched, developed and acquired quickly. The REF receives requirements from operational commanders in war zones setting forth the capabilities needed. The purpose of this RFI is to obtain potential solutions to provide an advanced sighting/targeting system for the MK-19 Grenade Launcher. Alternative solutions submitted by companies responding to this RFI will also be considered. Experience and information obtained from this request for information will be provided to Army Product Manager REF who will evaluate the information and feasibility of issuing a procurement action to resolve the stated problem. 2. REQUIREMENTS: The REF has an immediate need for an advanced sighting/targeting system for the MK-19 Grenade Launcher. The system will operate during day, night and all weather conditions. 2.1 The sighting system will allow the weapon to be aimed and fired in the same time frame as using the iron sights. 2.2 The sight will work in the temperature ranges from 110to 0 F and be waterproof 2.3 The sight will provide unlimited eye relief. 2.4 The sight will provide multiple adjustments between 200m to 1000m. 2.5 The sight will be compatible with AA batteries, or Type 123 batteries 2.6 The sight will be compatible with all generations of Night Vision Devices 2.7 The sight may provide precision adjustment for wind and elevation 2.8 The sight will provide multiple settings for use in daylight or low-light conditions. 2.9 The sight will provide a first round accuracy greater than the supplied iron sights, therefore eliminating the need to walk rounds to the target. 2.10 The sight will allow the placement of first rounds within 5 meters over the entire range of the MK-19. ---- Questions and Answers Q1 - Industry is asked to identify "its anticipated delivery for the solution proposed." Are estimated quantities for an inital delivery available? A1 - For the purposes of this response, please estimate an inital quantity of 25 systems. ---- 3. INSTRUCTIONS TO POTENTIAL RESPONDENTS/DELIVERABLES Specific information on industry capability to produce a system that can meet the requirements identified in paragraph 2 above. This is NOT a Request for Proposal. Companies who desire to participate in this market survey are encouraged to submit a white paper which supports the companys claim that it presently has the technology, qualifications, and capabilities to satisfy one or more of the performance and technical objectives described above. The white paper should discuss the companys ability to develop and/or provide existing equipment for use on the MK-19. The company should provide a ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude) price and its anticipated delivery for the solution proposed. The white paper should also discuss related company experience and include point(s) of contact. The white paper should be prepared in MS Word, limited to ten (10) pages, and submitted electronically to the contract specialist at contact@example.gov. The company shall be responsible for any costs associated with preparing responses to this market research. All requests for further information must be made in writing or via email; telephone requests for additional information will not be honored. The government will review RFI submissions as they are received. The government reserves the right to close this RFI once they have received adequate response(s) to this RFI.