Joint Light Tactical Vehicle  - Vehicle Ruggedized Display

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE 

Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)  

Vehicle Ruggedized Display

SUBJECT: Joint Program Office (JPO) Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Market Survey for a Ruggedized Vehicle Display

1. Purpose: JPO JLTV is assessing options for the driver display units.  The intent is to gain industry feedback on the high-level technical performance requirements, timing, and pricing of potential alternatives for the driver display unit.   

JPO JLTV is asking industry to assist with the identification of potential drivers within the high-level requirements of ruggedized vehicle displays and provide alternatives to help control costs and schedule, while still meeting the operational requirements. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred for your review and response to this survey. Your response to this survey will yield no favorable considerations for any potential future solicitations.  

1. Background: The current JLTV Family of Vehicles (FoV) include a touchscreen display and computer to assist in the operation and management of the vehicle. JPO JLTV is interested in potential cost savings and performance/reliability/durability enhancements to existing vehicle displays.  As a result, JPO JLTV is seeking mature display solutions from industry.  Potential solutions can be any or a combination of the below:

       2.  A ruggedized vehicle touchscreen (no internal computing) with or without physical buttons

       3. A ruggedized vehicle smart display (with internal computing) with or without physical buttons

       4. A ruggedized vehicle embedded smart display (with reduced computing) with or without physical buttons.

       5. Rationale for Advanced Release: Vehicle electronics computers are common on U.S. ground combat vehicles. The JLTV uses a mix of commercial off the shelf (COTS), Government off the shelf (GOTS), and purpose designed equipment. Reliability, durability, affordability, and long-term production are highly desirable to maintain operational readiness of the JLTV fleet.  The draft technical performance requirements (Attachment A-DDU-DSDU-EDDAC-Market Survey) were developed to convey the unique military uses, duty cycles and performance to meet the anticipated operational needs. The Government’s intent to socialize these draft requirements will better position the Army to develop achievable final requirements and acquisition timelines for production. The requested feedback will help to ensure the final JLTV display solution is achievable within cost, schedule, and performance constraints. 

1. Questionnaire:  Interested sources are asked to submit information in two phases: 

• Phase I:  Provide responses to the below high-level requirements to include any appropriate market literature (e.g., specification sheets).  Submit responses via email to the Contract Specialist, Guadalupe Garcia, with a copy furnished to Contracting Officer, Patrick Brown no later than 12:00 PM EST.  (15 Business Days after release - 19 November 2024.

1. Display Information
   1. Type (i.e. display, smart display, embedded computing, touchscreen)
   2. If touchscreen, are there physical buttons?
   3. Is the screen dimmable?
   4. Screen size and resolution
      1. Minimum of 8”, maximum of 12”
   5. Viewing angle
   6. Sunlight readability capability
   7. Operating system, if applicable
   8. Input / output connectors (i.e. USB, DisplayPort, J1939/CAN)
   9. If embedded computing, information on computing capabilities (i.e. RAM, processor speed, storage, etc.)
   10. Blackout / NVG capabilities
   11. Diagnostic capabilities
   12. Durability Requirements (assume display without shipping packaging)
       1. Number of screen touches to failure
       2. Impact resistance for screen and enclosure
       3. Touchscreen force curve (maximum pressure allowed)
          1. Any concerns over point touch or swipe touch?
       4. Resistance to abnormal electrical noise/disturbances and power input (28VDC)
          1. What standards are used?
   13. Reliability Requirements (i.e. hour to failure)
       1. Is there a reliability with confidence number?
   14. Environmental Capabilities
       1. Operating temperature, shock, vibration, etc.
       2. IPXX (water and dust) rating
   15. EMI, EMC, EME, and ESD capabilities
   16. Manufacturing
       1. Volumetric output per year
       2. Quality standards used
   17. Is the screen used on other platforms?  If yes, specify.
   18. Locations for corporate office (include engineering) and manufacturing

• Phase II:  Provide responses to (Attachment A-DDU-DSDU-EDDAC-Market Survey) and the below questions.  Submit responses via email to the Contract Specialist, Guadalupe Garcia, with a copy furnished to Contracting Officer, Patrick Brown no later than 12:00 PM EST, (45 business days after release – 17 January 2025 ).  Questions from Phase I may be re-addressed and re-submitted along with the Phase II questions.  The Government may also request a meeting to discuss your responses after the market survey closes.

1. What is the name and CAGE Code of the company responding to the survey?

        2. What is the name, position title, telephone, and email address of the survey respondent?

        3. What is your expected lead time for prototype parts?

        4. How much time do you need to build prototype assets once you have all required parts and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) vehicles and/or Systems Integration Lab (SIL)?

        5. How much time do you need for sub-system and system-level contractor testing?

        6. What types of testing do you expect to be able to perform internally?

        7. Do any devices require custom development? If so, which ones?

        8. Do you plan to use commercial of the shelf components? If so, for which components?

        9. How much time do you need to go from concept to prototype delivery?

       10. Describe your experience in cybersecurity on a vehicle platform and what solutions you would put in place to mitigate any potential cyber risks for a light tactical vehicle.

        11. Describe your experience and locations for the production, manufacturing, sustainment, software development, and engineering for your products.

        12. Detail where, when, and what type of platforms (identify both commercial and military applications) on which your products have been fielded.

        13. Rough Order Magnitude Pricing (ROM) of your solution for the following annual production quantity ranges: 10, 100, 500, 1,000, 2,000, and 5,000 per year.

        14. What is your estimated non-recurring engineering and program management ROM price to obtain an initial level design?

        15. What is your estimated non-recurring engineering and program management ROM price to get from an initial to final design and then prototype delivery?