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The Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico, VA, plans to award a firm fixed price, sole source contract to L-3 Communications Corporation for the procurement of 15 AN/PVS-24/Long Range individual weapon sights with image intensifier optics and ten adapter brackets. These devices are clip-on imaging tools that enhance target acquisition in low-light conditions and are compatible with multiple small arms, including the M16A4, M4 series, M27, and MK-12 rifles. The contract supports ongoing research and development efforts aimed at improving the AN/PVS-24A’s performance by exploring component recovery from legacy devices and enhancing image range and resolution. The purchase includes three categories of devices differentiated by component makeup and gain adjustment features. The estimated contract value is approximately $141,930, with delivery expected within 120 days of award. This acquisition falls under the NAICS code 333314, which covers optical instrument and lens manufacturing. Although the contract is sole source under FAR 13.106-1(b), the Marine Corps invites interested parties to submit a white paper, technical data, and past performance information within ten days of posting to express interest or capability. The anticipated award date is December 21, 2011, with contact points designated as John Young, Jr. and Jaime Arias. The contract is part of the Department of Defense’s efforts to enhance night vision and targeting capabilities for small arms through innovative optical technologies.

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Marine Corps awards sole source $141,930 contract to L-3 for 15 AN/PVS-24 weapon sights.

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Department Of Defense → Commander

NAICS

333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing

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PostedNov 15

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander

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OfficeQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander

Office AddressQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

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Full Description

The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, VA intends to award a Firm Fixed Price, Sole Source contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) to L-3 Communications Corporation, 9 Akira Way, Londonberry, NH 03053 for the purchase of 15 AN/PVS-24/Long Range (LR) Individual Weapon Sight-Image Intensifier optics and ten adapter brackets. The AN/PVS-24 is a an individual imaging device capable of acquiring targets at night with increased recognition certainty when used in conjunction with the magnified day optics. The AN/PVS-24 is a clip-on system which can be mounted to multiple small arms systems, including the M16A4, M4, M4A1, M27 and MK-12 special purpose rifle. It is mounted in-line with the day optic and provides a magnified, image intensified capability. PM Optics requires the above referenced Manufacturer to provide candidate, improved versions of the AN/PVS-24A and M240 Mil-Std-1913 adapter brackets. These items are being purchased in support of ongoing research and development effort examining the feasibility of both recovering components from legacy image intensified devices and improving the range and resolution of the current AN/PVS-24A. This purchase includes three types of devices: the PN 39115150-905 is for baseline articles fabricated from all new components; PN 39115150-904 is for test articles manufactured from unmodified, spare AN/PVS17C image tubes; PN 39115150-903 is for test articles assembled from spare AN/PVS17C tubes that are modified by L3 to provide a variable gain feature. The estimated magnitude of the contract value is approximately $141,930.00. Delivery is required within 120 days of contract award. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 333314, Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to meet the requirements by submitting a white paper, technical data for this requirement, and past performance data within ten calendar days of this posting, by 2:00 PM EST, to John Young, Jr. at contact@example.gov, and copy to Jaime Arias at contact@example.gov. Telephone calls will not be honored. The anticipated award date is 21 December 2011. Point of contact for this notice is John Young, Jr. and Jaime Arias, Contract Specialist.