Sources Sought - Additional capabilities to XM157 direct view optics.docx

Description: Sources Sought – Additional capabilities for the XM157 Fire Control

The US Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), on behalf of Project Manager Soldier Lethality (PM SL), located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, is conducting a market survey to identify novel technologies/software that can be utilized as a module on the XM157 fire control. The XM157 is a magnified direct view optic with laser range finder, environmental sensors, ballistic solver, wireless communication, compass, and digital display overlay. The sight provides the Soldier with the capability to accurately engage targets across the range of the host weapon and provides a marked point of aim directly in the sight picture. The system increases probability of hit and enables Rifleman and Automatic Rifleman to effectively engage targets faster.

This notice is looking for information from interested companies that have novel technologies or ongoing research that would be beneficial for the XM157 system as a module and/or software that provides enhanced capability. The information can be the following, but not limited to: Brochures, sales sheet, product data sheets, digital presentations, case studies, and/or quad charts. The XM157 has a front and rear enabler interface, each of them has an eight pogo pin connector that can accommodate a range of different modules. PM SL desires capabilities which increase situational awareness and probability of hit, including, but not limited to, one or more of the following: Reduced weight multi-spectral imagery, range finding, live atmospherics, weapon orientation, spectral conversion and/or hyperspectral imagery, aim augmentation, passive targeting, aided target detection, aided target tracking, and threat recognition.

The United States Government (USG) may provide the XM157 Interface Control Document (ICD) to interested companies that provide appropriate information. The ICD for XM157 is categorized as Distribution F and is restricted. The ICD contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S.C., App 2401, et seq.), as amended. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provisions of DOD Directive 5230.25. This also applies to distribution of the ICD to Subcontractors at every level. Only companies who have the following documentation can be granted access to the ICD: A signed and approved DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, a completed and signed AMSTA-AR Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire, and a US Government Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to be executed by an authorized representative of the respondent's firm.

The Market Survey questionnaire below will be used to identify sources capable of satisfying the requirements of this initiative. Vendor Questionnaire: The purpose of this questionnaire is to obtain information from industry to assist in the market research. Firms/companies are invited to indicate their interest and capability to satisfy the above requirements by identifying the following items:

1. Company Name

2. Company Address / Country Represented / Website

3. Company point of contact and phone number

4. Business Size (Small/Large & Number of Employees) CAGE Code / DUNS Number.

5. Traditional or Non-Traditional Defense Contractor

6. Major partners or suppliers

7. Location of work to be performed

8. Commerciality

a. Product has been sold, leased, or licensed to the general public.

b. Product has been sold in substantial quantities, on a competitive basis to multiple state and local government, the development of the product was done exclusively at private expense

c. None of the above applies, with an explanation

9. Product information (not limited to the following: brochures, sales sheet, quad chart)

10. ACC-NJ Industry Criteria for ICD request

a. DD 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement Certification

i. Certification coordinated between contractor and DLA Logistics Information Service

b. Non-Disclosure and Non-Use Agreement

c. AMSTA-AR Form 1350, Technical Data Request Questionnaire

11. Please provide any additional comments All responsible, interested offerors are encouraged to submit their product informational chart and any additional pertinent information via email, no later than 5:00 PM EST Friday, February 28th, 2025 to: karlsun.allen.civ@army.mil. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Government will accept written questions by email to karlsun.allen.civ@army.mil. Any information provided will not be returned.

This is a sources sought notice for information only and should not be construed as a Request for Proposal or a commitment by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey. Offerors are directed to NOT submit proposals at this time. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published and more detailed technical requirements will be provided. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this market survey / sources sought notice.

NO TELEPHONE INQUIRES WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Government will accept written questions by email. All data received in response to this notice that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.