Mortar Fire Control Systems (MFCS) Hardware and Operator New Equipment Training and Maintainer New Equipment Training (OPNET/MNET) Services
The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of the Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS) is conducting a Market Survey to identify potential sources that are capable of providing a range of activities to include but not limited to Mortar Fire Control Systems (MFCS), Enhanced Portable Inductive Artillery Fuze Setter (EPIAFS), Portable Electronic Fire Control System (PEFCS), and Improved Platform Integration Kit (iPIK) hardware procurement, warehousing, engineering services, acquiring and training Field Support Representatives (FSR), Operator New Equipment Training (OPNET) and Maintainer New Equipment Training (MNET) services.
Hardware MFCS elements consist of the M95/M96 MFCS (Mounted), the M150/M151 MFCS (Dismounted) and future variants, the digital aiming systems and variants, the M32A1/M32A2 Lightweight Mortar Ballistic Computer (LHMBC) which consist of ruggedized military computers, displays (gunners and drivers), power distribution systems, power supplies, inertial navigation units, weapon pointing devices, ruggedized mounts, and ruggedized cables. The Government will provide a Technical Data Package (TDP) for system hardware and sample of Program of Instructions for New Equipment Training with the release of an official Request for Proposal (RFP).
M95/M96 MFCS- Mounted:
The MFCS Mounted (MFCS-M) M95/M96 is the Fire Control System for the current 120mm Vehicle Mounted Mortar Systems and Fire Direction Center (FDC) vehicles. The M95/M96 is fully integrated into the host vehicle. It provides mortar platoons with accurate, digitally integrated mortar, and responsive digitized indirect fire system capabilities. MFCS-M capabilities include weapon platform position with navigation capability, weapon pointing information, weapon’s ballistic solution computation, and the ability to communicate digitally with present and future digital fire support systems including the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) and Forward Observer System (FOS) via combat-net radios.
M150/M151 MFCS-Dismounted:
The MFCS Dismounted (MFCS-D) M150/M151 is the Fire Control System for the current M120A1 Towed Mortar System and FDC vehicles. The M150/M151 provides the same fire control functionality as of the M95/M96 but for a dismounted 120mm mortar configuration.
M32A1/M32A2 LHMBC:
The LHMBC provides warfighters the ability to compute fast and accurate ballistic solutions for the entire family of fielded U.S. mortars (60mm, 81mm, and 120mm mortar systems) and their complete inventory of ammunition. With the LHMBC, soldiers are able to set up a mortar, calculate a fire control solution, fire, and begin redeployment in under one minute. The system can calculate up to six simultaneous missions and three final protective fires, act on priority targets, perform fratricide checks, execute check fire, calculate single safety fan with multiple segments, utilize digital meteorological data, digitally communicate and receive call for fire from with the AFATDS and FOS.
Enhanced Portable Inductive Artillery Fuze Setter (EPIAFS):
The EPIAFS provides the capability to download automated fire control data into GPS based projectiles for initialization purposes. It is also capable of setting North Atlantic Treaty Organization standard inductive fuzes. Major hardware items include either a M1155A1 Platform Integration Kit (PIK) or iPIK, a handheld Inductive Fuze Setter and a setter- to-platform cable. Future versions of the EPIAFS will be capable of setting an expanded range of precision munitions.
Portable Electronic Fire Control System (PEFCS):
The PEFCS is a fire control system that provides mission solution data for the Excalibur 155mm Precision Guided Munition and Precision Guidance Kit (PGK). The PEFCS can be a completely standalone fire control system or it can be integrated into the host weapon fire control system. The system allows the Excalibur projectile and PGK equipped rounds (as well as any conventional inductive fuzes) to be fired from any compatible gun. The PEFCS consists of the Enhanced Portable Inductive Fuze Setter (EPIAFS), the improved Platform Integration Kit (iPIK), a tactical host computer (for mission data entry), GPS antenna, power adapters and cabling.
Storage Facility:
A secured storage facility of 10,000 square feet minimum is required. Storage of MFCS, LHMBC, Government Furnished Equipment, and other mortar systems includes providing a storage facility that can store mortar product for the life of a five-year contract. The storage facility shall have climate control and be secured and monitored 24 hours per day and 7 days per week. Responsibilities at the Storage Location shall consist of identifying and assembling all items into fielding sets, i.e. assemblies, subassemblies, tools kits, and parts that make up each of the identified systems. Shipping of these products from the storage location to various fielding locations will be required.
Respondents must be capable of delivering MFCS, LHMBC, PEFCS, and its variants, and digital pointing devices as well as Engineering/FSR/OPNET/MNET/Warehousing services to the Army. Capability Statements shall address the respondents ability to demonstrate the following:
1. Current and/or previous experience with OPNET/MNET and Engineering services for Department of Defense programs.
2. System integration, including inventory management, kitting, shipping, and storage of Government materials.
3. Supply chain quality assurance, warranty services, and risk management.
4. Process to select qualified sub-vendors and oversight to ensure cost control, schedule, and delivery of quality products.
5. Experience with the elements of integrated logistics support, especially in support of Army logistics, and Army property book and accountability systems.
6. Identify existing personnel with knowledge to perform the capabilities listed above.
Technical data for all systems listed above are marked Distribution D, therefore data distribution will only be authorized to the Department of Defense (DoD) and its DoD contractors. The TDP will not be available until a solicitation is formally issued.
Respondents that possess the capabilities listed above may submit their responses to the point of contact listed below. Respondents should only respond to this market survey if they can meet all the requirements listed above.
Request that all interested respondents indicate company name, address, telephone number, email address, technical point of contact, CAGE code, company size (please specify as either a Large Business, Foreign-Owned Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) concern, Woman-Owned Small Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone concern, Veteran-Owned Small Business, or Service-Disabled Small Business), indication of whether you are interested in this opportunity as a prime or a subcontractor and a brief summary of possible partnering/teaming arrangements.
All submissions are requested to be made electronically and shall be made no later than 22 September 2022. The information shall be sent by electronic mail to michael.w.samra.civ@army.mil. All information submitted will be held in a confidential status. The US Government will only accept written questions by email, telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
This market survey is for information and planning purposes only, does not constitute a pre solicitation notice, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the United States (US) Government to issue a solicitation. Please be advised that the US Government will not pay for any information submitted under/in relation to this announcement. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. The Government intends to utilize the information received only to develop the acquisition strategy for future requirements. Any of the information stated above is subject to change. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published.
W15QKN-22-R-0003 Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Picatinny Arsenal
9/8/22, 11:32 AM Mortar Fire Control Systems (MFCS) Hardware and Operator New Equipment Training and Maintainer New Equipment Training (OPNET/MNET) Services
The U.S. Army Contracting Command- New Jersey, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of the Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS) has a requirement for production and delivery of Fire Control systems and Fielding Services (FireCon-Pro) to support mortar Weapons and Fire Control (W&FC) programs under Product Manager Precision Fires and Mortars (PdM PFM). The FireCon-Pro contract will include procurement of weapons and fire control hardware, 10,000 sq ft minimum area for warehousing of W&FC hardware, fielding W&FC systems, and provide engineering services to support PM CAS programs. The programs include but not limited to the Mortar Fire Control System (MFCS) M95/M96/M150/M151 and its variant, the Lightweight Handheld Mortar Ballistic Computer (LHMBC) M32A1/M32A2 and its variant, Enhanced Portable Inductive Artillery Fuze Setter (EPIAFS) and its variant, the Portable Electronic Fire Control Systems (PEFCS) and its variant, Mortar Stowage Kit (MSK) or Mortar Stowage System (MSS) and its variant, and 60mm/81mm/120mm Mortar Weapons Systems.
The MFCS-M M95/M96 –is an add-on Fire control system to current 120mm Vehicle Mounted Mortar System and Fire Direction Center (FDC) vehicles. The M95/M96 is fully integrated into its host vehicles. It provides mortar platoon leaders with accurate, digitally integrated, and responsive indirect fire system capabilities. The capabilities of MFCS-M allow the mortar platoon to attack up to six targets simultaneously. MFCS’s capabilities include position/navigation, weapon pointing (weapon applications only), ballistic computation, and the ability to digitally communicate with present and future digital fire support systems including the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) via Advanced Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System Improvement Program (ASIP) combat-net radios.
The MFCS-D M150/M151 - is an add-on Fire control system to current M120A1 Towed Mortar System and FDC vehicles. The M150/M151 provides the same functionality of M95/M96 in a ground-mounted configuration. It is an add-on system to presently fielded mortar systems. It serves as a platoon level digitally integrated fire control system consisting of position/navigation, weapon pointing (weapon applications only), ballistic computation, and digital communication along with providing situational awareness capabilities.
The M32A1/M32A2 LHMBC - warfighters the provides the ability to compute fast and accurate ballistic solutions for the entire family of fielded U.S. mortars (60mm, 81mm, and 120mm mortar systems) and their complete inventory of ammunition. With the LHMBC, warfighters are able to set up a mortar, calculate a fire control solution, fire, and begin redeployment in under one minute. The system can calculate up to six simultaneous missions and three final protective fires; act on priority targets; perform fratricide checks; execute check fire; calculate single safety fan with multiple segments; utilize digital meteorological data; and input/output digital variable message format messages from/to the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) and the Forward Observer System (FOS).
The EPIAFS- provides the capability to download automated fire control data into GPS based projectiles for initialization purposes. It is also capable of setting North Atlantic Treaty Organization standard inductive fuzes. Major hardware items include either a M1155A1 Platform Integration Kit (PIK) or iPIK, a handheld Inductive Fuze Setter and a setter- to-platform cable. Future versions of the EPIAFS will be capable of setting an expanded range of precision munitions.
The PEFCS- is a fire control system that provides mission solution data for the Excalibur 155mm Precision Guided Munition and Precision Guidance Kit (PGK). The PEFCS can be a completely standalone fire control system, or it can be integrated into the host weapon fire control system. The system allows the Excalibur projectile and PGK equipped rounds (as well as any conventional inductive fuzes) to be fired from any compatible gun. The PEFCS consists of the Enhanced Portable Inductive Fuze Setter (EPIAFS), the improved Platform Integration Kit (iPIK), a tactical host computer (for mission data entry), GPS antenna, power adapters and cabling.
The MSK- provides 120mm mortar weapon stowage and emplacement from a trailer or a prime mover. The MSK is going through engineering update and will be installed in a various prime mover variant. The MSS is the next generation MSK that can provide automatic weapon pointing when connected to MFCS in addition to the MSK capability. The MSK and MSS will be used with dismounted 120mm mortar system (M120A1) to quickly emplace and displace mortar. The MSK/MSS will provide dismounted mortar crew to conduct shoot and scoot mission and will significantly reduce the chance of counter fires. The MSK/MSS can be installed in multiple prime movers by modifying the installation kit.
Storage Facility: A secured storage facility of 10,000 square feet minimum is required. Storage of MFCS, LHMBC, Government Furnished Equipment, and other mortar systems includes providing a storage facility that can store mortar product for the life of a five-year contract. The storage facility shall have climate control and be secured and monitored 24 hours per day and 7 days per week. Responsibilities at the Storage Location shall consist of identifying and assembling all items into fielding sets, i.e., assemblies, subassemblies, tools kits, and parts that make up each of the identified systems. Shipping of these products from the storage location to various fielding locations will be required.
The Government anticipates awarding a single, five (5) year Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) production contract. Fielding services will be awarded on a Cost Reimbursement No Fee (CR) basis.
A one year warranty with a 4-year extended option from date of Government acceptance is required under this contract to cover all defects in material and workmanship.
The estimated maximum contract value will be $99,100,000 with a guaranteed minimum of $1,000,000.
This requirement will generate significant subcontracting opportunities.
Funds are available for this acquisition.
The Weapons and Fire Control hardware will be manufactured, inspected, staged (assembling of the material and preparation for transit) and delivered in accordance with a Government Technical Data Packages (TDPs) and applicable contract requirements. Technical data for all systems listed above are marked Distribution D, therefore data distribution will only be authorized to the Department of Defense (DoD) and its DoD contractors. The TDP will not be available until a solicitation is formally issued. Specifications and drawings, containing export control data/distribution markings will require contractors to provide Military Critical Technical Data Agreements (DD Form 2345), Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and AMSTA-AR 1350 must be submitted prior to receiving the TDPs.
This Pre-solicitation Notice is for information purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the United States (US) Government to issue a solicitation. This is a pre-solicitation notice and does not constitute a request for competitive proposals at this time. The Government anticipates releasing an RFP in late April early May 2023. Please be advised that the US Government will not pay for any information submitted under/in relation to this announcement. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary.
W15QKN-23-R-0012 Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Picatinny Arsenal
3/29/23, 8:07 AM Lightweight Handheld Mortar Ballistic Computer (LHMBC) Gen 3
Lightweight Handheld Mortar Ballistic Computer (LHMBC) Gen 3
The U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, 07806-5000, on behalf of the Office of the Product Manager Precision Fires and Mortars (PdM PFM), Office of the Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS) is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources capable of providing LHMBC hardware. The hardware must be operational in all weather conditions. The purpose of this market survey is to obtain information from potential sources on handheld computers that are currently in production or can be in production within the next 12 months.
The proposed solution for the LHMBC must satisfy all of the requirements specified herein or any commercial solution that may be applicable. The purpose of the LHMBC system is to calculate ballistic solution for the 120mm, 81mm and 60mm mortar weapon systems, connect to Fires Support Network via radio, and may be used to process information from connected Line Replaceable Units when connected to the Mortar Fire Control System (MFCS). The hardware is desired to be ruggedized for continuous operation in a wide range of military and combat environments.
Interested parties must provide the following information:
The company name, address, telephone number, email address, technical point of contact, CAGE code, DUNS number, and company size (please specify as either a Large Business, Foreign-Owned Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantages Business, 8(a) concern, Woman-Owned Small Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone concern, Veteran-Owned Small Business, or Service-Disabled Small Business).
A description of facilities, equipment, personnel (numbers, experience, specialized skill sets), and environmental compliance as it relates to the above efforts.
Evidence of a general understanding of United States Government (USG) testing requirements.
Evidence of Quality Assurance in order to support this program.
A description of current and previous experience in designing computer systems.
Any additional information that may be useful to the Government.
In addition, interested parties are required to submit a detailed proposed solution that can meet all of the following requirements:
The hardware shall contain a touch screen that is operable by mortar crew members while wearing Mission-Oriented Protective Posture-4 (MOPP-4) and Arctic clothing.
The hardware shall have a maximum weight of 2 lbs.
The hardware shall have a maximum screen size of seven (7) inches measured diagonally.
The hardware shall have a screen that is visible in direct sunlight and dimmable at night
The hardware shall have a minimum of 8 GB RAM.
The hardware shall have a minimum of 512 GB of storage.
The hardware shall have an upgradable embedded military Global Position System (GPS).
The hardware shall operate with Windows 10 Enterprise or Windows 10 IOT Enterprise or Android.
The hardware shall provide a rechargeable/replaceable internal battery that operates for minimum 4 hours between -25°F and 125°F.
The hardware shall be able to charge the internal battery and operate continuously when connected to an external AC power source.
The hardware shall have a military grade connector with the connections capabilities: USB, Ethernet, and Serial.
The hardware shall have Bluetooth connectivity that can be disabled.
The hardware shall have WIFI connectivity that can be disabled.
The hardware shall be capable of the following security measures for a Windows device:
BitLocker device encryption
Secure Boot – Settable (default on)
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) Version 2.6
Virtualization-based Security (VBS)
Windows Defender Credential Guard
Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity
The hardware shall be capable of the following security measures for an Android device:
The technology used for data separation between work apps, data and personal apps, and data that has been certified by the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) as compliant with the data separation requirements of the Protection Profile for Mobile Device Fundamentals (MDF) or can be proven to be able to be approved.
Interested parties shall specifically identify all deviations from the requirements along with proposed solutions for achieving compliance.
Interested parties shall discuss a proposed engineering solution addressing all deviations and associated risk assessment (to include cost, schedule, and performance risk).
The response shall also describe the maturity of the concept and/or technology being proposed, describing any testing performed to date, if applicable.
Technical information regarding the following categories:
Ruggedness (MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-461G)
Detail any testing that has occurred along with documentation
Runtime
Nominal draw/Peak draw
External Interfaces
Provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for the following quantity ranges to include Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) Estimate
Quantity 1-10
Quantity 11-50
Quantity 51-100
Quantity 101-250
Quantity 251-500
Quantity 501-1000
Quantity 1001-2000
Quantity 2001-3000
Quantity 3001-5000
Production quantity capabilities
The following are additional features for the hardware that would beneficial to the program:
The hardware shall have a second storage drive.
The hardware shall be able to have “quick charge” capabilities.
The hardware shall have physical programmable buttons.
The hardware shall be capable of connecting to an external display and keyboard via dock or a mount.
The company shall provide dock and/or mount design that can connect to the hardware and have a military grade connector(s) with multiple USB, Ethernet, serial, and display connection capabilities.
Respondents that possess the capabilities listed above may submit their responses to the point of contact listed below. If the proposed technology demonstrates a sufficient solution, the government may have interest in partnering to further develop the technology to meet the requirements.
This market survey is for information and planning purposes only, and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). All information received in response to this market survey that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the market survey will not be returned. This market survey is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government. No award will be made as a result of this market survey. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey.
Interested sources shall submit information within 30 days of this notice (No later than 08 July 2020) by 3:00pm EST to Michael Samra, ACC-NJ-CA Bldg. 10, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, michael.w.samra.civ@mail.mil.
W15QKN17D0007 Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Picatinny Arsenal
6/9/20, 1:38 PM