Grenadier Sighting System (GSS)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W15QKN25X15KP
- Agency
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ACC Picatinny
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- Not on record
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Picatinny Arsenal is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for the Grenadier Sighting System (GSS), a specialized targeting optic for the M320/M320A1 Grenade Launcher. This market survey aims to identify potential prime contractors with capabilities to develop or provide the GSS, which must meet rigorous military specifications for optical performance, night capabilities, and environmental durability. Interested companies are required to submit comprehensive technical information, including company details, production capabilities, product specifications, and performance characteristics by 3:00 PM EST on April 7th, 2025. The RFI invites firms to provide technical documentation such as brochures, manuals, demonstration videos, and detailed environmental performance data covering shock sensitivity, vibration, moisture resistance, and temperature tolerances. Responses should be submitted through SAM.gov, with written questions accepted via email to the designated contract specialist and contracting officer.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside classifications for this procurement, suggesting the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. While no specific award value is mentioned, the technical requirements suggest a high-precision military optics procurement with stringent performance standards. The GSS must be lightweight (under 11 ounces), compatible with M16A4 and M4A1 weapons, and capable of functioning in extreme temperatures ranging from -40°C to +60°C. The system requires unity sight capabilities with an illuminated red reticle, near-infrared aiming lasers, and integrated ballistic compensation. Vendors are expected to demonstrate the ability to produce a system that can survive 1,500 mean rounds between essential function failures and maintain accuracy through multiple weapon firing cycles. The government emphasizes that this is a market survey and not a formal solicitation, with no commitment to issue a subsequent Request for Proposal.
Notice text
This is a Request for Information (RFI) ONLY and should not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey on behalf of the Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PM SW), located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ is issuing this RFI to survey the market for potential firms with the capabilities and interest in participating as a prime contractor to respond to a Request for Proposal to fulfill a proposal for Grenadier Sighting System (GSS) .
Desired design and performance characteristics for GSS are provided in the document "AR-PD-176, PURCHASE DESCRIPTION FOR M320 GRENADIER SIGHTING SYSTEM (GSS)", attached below.
Firms/companies are invited to indicate their production capabilities by providing specifications, brochures, manuals, reports, demonstration videos, and other technical data as well as identification of current customers. Interested companies should submit the following business information:
- Company Name and Address
- Cage Code
- DUNs Number
- Company business size by NAIC code
- Small Business Type (s), if applicable
- Point of Contact for questions and/or clarification
- Point of contact telephone Number, fax number, and email address
- Web page URL
- Teaming partners (if applicable)
For each candidate GSS model provide:
- Brochures or other information relative to the performance, maintenance, and physical characteristics (e.g., size, weight, etc.) of the product
- Specifications and descriptions
- Environmental performance, if available, including
- Shock sensitivity
- Vibration sensitivity
- Moisture sensitivity
- Operating temperatures
- Storage temperatures
- Ambient temperature reliability/durability
- Corrosive salt environment
- Sand/dust environment
- Water submergence
- Etc.
- Whether the item is off-the-shelf ready, or in development
- Availability date of the GSS
- Cost of the GSS
- Any additional comments
Responses and/or questions to this synopsis will be posted through SAM.gov.
Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information, sample hardware or administrative costs incurred in the response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP or other solicitation (if any are issued).
This is a market survey, not a pre-solicitation notice. There is no formal solicitation available at this time. No award will be made as a result of this market survey. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a pre-solicitation notice will be published. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this survey or results of information submitted.
DATES: Responses may be submitted through 3:00 PM EST, Monday April 7th, 2025.
NO TELEPHONE INQUIRES WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Government will accept written questions by email to Contract Specialist Renee Papadopoulos at renee.a.papadopoulos.civ@army.mil and Contracting Officer Therese Grimm at therese.m.grimm.civ@army.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| AR-PD-176 PURCHASE DESCRIPTION FOR M320 GRENADIER SIGHTING SYSTEM (GSS).pdf |
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