Ruggedized Standalone High Definition (HD) Display

May 02, 2024

The RFI has been extended until May 24, 2024, 5pm EST.

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April 11, 2024

Q1: The application the Displays would be used in?  i.e. ground vehicle?

A1: Military platforms including ground vehicles, amphibious vehicles and maritime vessels.

Q2: The type of information being displayed?  DVE aid, Engine Data, etc.

A2: GUI/camera for a remote weapon system and camera views for situational awareness cameras.

Q3: Are these safety-critical displays? Any design assurance levels?

A3: No, these are not safety-critical displays.

Q4: Is there a target price point?

A4: There’s no target price point.

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The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey on behalf of the Product Director Crew Served Weapons (PdD CSW), located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, is seeking information about Ruggedized Standalone High-Definition Displays that are currently available and meet the following criteria:

• Video Inputs: DisplayPort, HDMI, RS170 and/or DVI
• 1280x960 pixels or greater
• Screen display size (diagonal): primary interest 10 to 17 inches
• Standalone: Not requiring any separate modules to function (example: processor modules)
• Ruggedized for use in military environmental conditions: including operating temperature -50 degrees Fahrenheit to 140 degrees Fahrenheit and MIL-STD-1275 compliant.

Potential sources are requested to submit the following information. Information papers can be submitted in a white paper format and/or a technical specifications datasheet. Responses should be limited to no more than 10 pages.

Ruggedized Standalone High-Definition Display Description: Provide the description of the Ruggedized Standalone High-Definition Display.

Characteristics:

• Part number(s)
• Screen display size (diagonal)
• Dimensions (length by width by depth)
  • Specify connector locations (i.e. rear, side, bottom)
• Weight
• Screen resolution (horizontal pixels by vertical pixels)
• Input interfaces present
  • Specify standard version for each (example: DisplayPort version 1.2)
  • Electrical connector type: military standard versus commercial standard
    • If military standard, provide connector part number and pinout
  • Exceptions to video standards, if any
• Colors
• Refresh rate
• List input resolutions supported
• Scaling details
  • Behavior when different ratio input (black bars, stretching, etc.)
• Latency/Lag times
  • Input lag time
  • Response time (specify black-to-white or gray-to-gray)
• Panel type (i.e TN/IPS/VA)
• Touch screen capability, if applicable
• Video feedback, if applicable (i.e. information communications that can be used to monitor/identify the status of whether video is present on display)
• Controls/Modes
  • Brightness adjust, if applicable
  • Contrast adjust, with ratios
  • Blackout mode, if applicable
• Night vision imaging system (NVIS) compatibility (reference MIL-STD-3009)
• Luminance levels
• Viewing angle (horizontal and vertical)
• Special software licensing requirements, if applicable
• Power requirements
  • Include whether MIL-STD-1275F compliant
• Mechanical mounting interface details (i.e. hardware required, location)

• Audio details, if applicable
• Reliability (i.e. MTBF)
• Level of maturity
• Expected procurable life (support/obsolescence details)
• Environmental specifications
  • Operating temperatures
  • Storage temperatures
  • Vibration
  • Shock
  • Submergence/water tightness
  • Thermal shock
  • Drop test
  • Altitude
  • Sand/dust
  • Electromagnetic compatibility
  • Etc.

Delivery Schedule:

• Expected availability forecast
• Delivery time from date of purchase

Prior Military Sales for stated product, if applicable:

• Program name(s)
• US military or foreign military (specify country or countries)
• US Government Contract number(s)
• US Government Point of Contact (Name, Email, Phone, Organization)
• Quantities sold to the Military
• Description: Standalone or as part of larger system

Cost:

• Unit Production Cost
  • Average cost for quantity of 1-25 systems
  • Average cost for quantity of 26-100 systems
  • Average cost for quantity of 101-200 systems
  • Average cost for quantity of 201 or more systems

Risks/Issues:

• Ruggedized Standalone High-Definition Display risks and/or issues, if applicable

Other:

• Export Restrictions, if applicable

Display Cable Capabilities

• Identify MIL-Spec compliant display cable production capabilities.

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. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes for this effort are 333314.
6. Commerciality:
   1. ( ) Our product as described above, has been sold, leased or licensed to the general public.
   2. ( ) Our product as described above, has been sold in substantial quantities, on a competitive basis, to multiple state and local governments. The development of the product was done exclusively at private expense.
   3. ( ) None of the above applies. Explain.
7. Location where primary work will be performed (if more than one location, please indicate the percentage for each location).
8. Major partners or suppliers.
9. Identify existing facilities, equipment and workforce (identify what percentage would be supporting this new effort and what additional resources would be required).
10. Provide minimum and maximum monthly production rates of past production of same or similar items.
11. Please provide any additional comments

All responsible, interested offerors are encouraged to submit their capabilities/qualification data and any pertinent information in hard copy or via email, within 30 calendar days to:

US Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

ATTN: Angelica Merino - ACC-NJ-SW

Building 9, Phipps Road

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: angelica.m.merino.civ@army.mil

The point of contact is Angelica Merino at angelica.m.merino.civ@army.mil or Stacey Conner at stacey.r.conner.civ@army.mil. TELEPHONE RESPONSES AND INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The Government will accept written questions by email to angelica.m.merino.civ@army.mil and stacey.r.conner.civ@army.mil.

This is a sources sought notice 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. 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 survey or results of information submitted. Any information provided will not be returned.

April 11, 2024

Q1: The application the Displays would be used in?  i.e. ground vehicle?

A1: Military platforms including ground vehicles, amphibious vehicles and maritime vessels.

Q2: The type of information being displayed?  DVE aid, Engine Data, etc.

A2: GUI/camera for a remote weapon system and camera views for situational awareness cameras.

Q3: Are these safety-critical displays? Any design assurance levels?

A3: No, these are not safety-critical displays.

Q4: Is there a target price point?

A4: There’s no target price point.

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The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey on behalf of the Product Director Crew Served Weapons (PdD CSW), located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, is seeking information about Ruggedized Standalone High-Definition Displays that are currently available and meet the following criteria:

• Video Inputs: DisplayPort, HDMI, RS170 and/or DVI
• 1280x960 pixels or greater
• Screen display size (diagonal): primary interest 10 to 17 inches
• Standalone: Not requiring any separate modules to function (example: processor modules)
• Ruggedized for use in military environmental conditions: including operating temperature -50 degrees Fahrenheit to 140 degrees Fahrenheit and MIL-STD-1275 compliant.

Potential sources are requested to submit the following information. Information papers can be submitted in a white paper format and/or a technical specifications datasheet. Responses should be limited to no more than 10 pages.

Ruggedized Standalone High-Definition Display Description: Provide the description of the Ruggedized Standalone High-Definition Display.

Characteristics:

• Part number(s)
• Screen display size (diagonal)
• Dimensions (length by width by depth)
  • Specify connector locations (i.e. rear, side, bottom)
• Weight
• Screen resolution (horizontal pixels by vertical pixels)
• Input interfaces present
  • Specify standard version for each (example: DisplayPort version 1.2)
  • Electrical connector type: military standard versus commercial standard
    • If military standard, provide connector part number and pinout
  • Exceptions to video standards, if any
• Colors
• Refresh rate
• List input resolutions supported
• Scaling details
  • Behavior when different ratio input (black bars, stretching, etc.)
• Latency/Lag times
  • Input lag time
  • Response time (specify black-to-white or gray-to-gray)
• Panel type (i.e TN/IPS/VA)
• Touch screen capability, if applicable
• Video feedback, if applicable (i.e. information communications that can be used to monitor/identify the status of whether video is present on display)
• Controls/Modes
  • Brightness adjust, if applicable
  • Contrast adjust, with ratios
  • Blackout mode, if applicable
• Night vision imaging system (NVIS) compatibility (reference MIL-STD-3009)
• Luminance levels
• Viewing angle (horizontal and vertical)
• Special software licensing requirements, if applicable
• Power requirements
  • Include whether MIL-STD-1275F compliant
• Mechanical mounting interface details (i.e. hardware required, location)

• Audio details, if applicable
• Reliability (i.e. MTBF)
• Level of maturity
• Expected procurable life (support/obsolescence details)
• Environmental specifications
  • Operating temperatures
  • Storage temperatures
  • Vibration
  • Shock
  • Submergence/water tightness
  • Thermal shock
  • Drop test
  • Altitude
  • Sand/dust
  • Electromagnetic compatibility
  • Etc.

Delivery Schedule:

• Expected availability forecast
• Delivery time from date of purchase

Prior Military Sales for stated product, if applicable:

• Program name(s)
• US military or foreign military (specify country or countries)
• US Government Contract number(s)
• US Government Point of Contact (Name, Email, Phone, Organization)
• Quantities sold to the Military
• Description: Standalone or as part of larger system

Cost:

• Unit Production Cost
  • Average cost for quantity of 1-25 systems
  • Average cost for quantity of 26-100 systems
  • Average cost for quantity of 101-200 systems
  • Average cost for quantity of 201 or more systems

Risks/Issues:

• Ruggedized Standalone High-Definition Display risks and/or issues, if applicable

Other:

• Export Restrictions, if applicable

Display Cable Capabilities

• Identify MIL-Spec compliant display cable production capabilities.

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. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes for this effort are 333314.
6. Commerciality:
   1. ( ) Our product as described above, has been sold, leased or licensed to the general public.
   2. ( ) Our product as described above, has been sold in substantial quantities, on a competitive basis, to multiple state and local governments. The development of the product was done exclusively at private expense.
   3. ( ) None of the above applies. Explain.
7. Location where primary work will be performed (if more than one location, please indicate the percentage for each location).
8. Major partners or suppliers.
9. Identify existing facilities, equipment and workforce (identify what percentage would be supporting this new effort and what additional resources would be required).
10. Provide minimum and maximum monthly production rates of past production of same or similar items.
11. Please provide any additional comments

All responsible, interested offerors are encouraged to submit their capabilities/qualification data and any pertinent information in hard copy or via email, within 30 calendar days to:

US Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

ATTN: Angelica Merino - ACC-NJ-SW

Building 9, Phipps Road

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: angelica.m.merino.civ@army.mil

The point of contact is Angelica Merino at angelica.m.merino.civ@army.mil or Stacey Conner at stacey.r.conner.civ@army.mil. TELEPHONE RESPONSES AND INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The Government will accept written questions by email to angelica.m.merino.civ@army.mil and stacey.r.conner.civ@army.mil.

This is a sources sought notice 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. 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 survey or results of information submitted. Any information provided will not be returned.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey on behalf of the Product Director Crew Served Weapons (PdD CSW), located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, is seeking information about Ruggedized Standalone High-Definition Displays that are currently available and meet the following criteria:

• Video Inputs: DisplayPort, HDMI, RS170 and/or DVI
• 1280x960 pixels or greater
• Screen display size (diagonal): primary interest 10 to 17 inches
• Standalone: Not requiring any separate modules to function (example: processor modules)
• Ruggedized for use in military environmental conditions: including operating temperature -50 degrees Fahrenheit to 140 degrees Fahrenheit and MIL-STD-1275 compliant.

Potential sources are requested to submit the following information. Information papers can be submitted in a white paper format and/or a technical specifications datasheet. Responses should be limited to no more than 10 pages.

Ruggedized Standalone High-Definition Display Description: Provide the description of the Ruggedized Standalone High-Definition Display.

Characteristics:

• Part number(s)
• Screen display size (diagonal)
• Dimensions (length by width by depth)
  • Specify connector locations (i.e. rear, side, bottom)
• Weight
• Screen resolution (horizontal pixels by vertical pixels)
• Input interfaces present
  • Specify standard version for each (example: DisplayPort version 1.2)
  • Electrical connector type: military standard versus commercial standard
    • If military standard, provide connector part number and pinout
  • Exceptions to video standards, if any
• Colors
• Refresh rate
• List input resolutions supported
• Scaling details
  • Behavior when different ratio input (black bars, stretching, etc.)
• Latency/Lag times
  • Input lag time
  • Response time (specify black-to-white or gray-to-gray)
• Panel type (i.e TN/IPS/VA)
• Touch screen capability, if applicable
• Video feedback, if applicable (i.e. information communications that can be used to monitor/identify the status of whether video is present on display)
• Controls/Modes
  • Brightness adjust, if applicable
  • Contrast adjust, with ratios
  • Blackout mode, if applicable
• Night vision imaging system (NVIS) compatibility (reference MIL-STD-3009)
• Luminance levels
• Viewing angle (horizontal and vertical)
• Special software licensing requirements, if applicable
• Power requirements
  • Include whether MIL-STD-1275F compliant
• Mechanical mounting interface details (i.e. hardware required, location)

• Audio details, if applicable
• Reliability (i.e. MTBF)
• Level of maturity
• Expected procurable life (support/obsolescence details)
• Environmental specifications
  • Operating temperatures
  • Storage temperatures
  • Vibration
  • Shock
  • Submergence/water tightness
  • Thermal shock
  • Drop test
  • Altitude
  • Sand/dust
  • Electromagnetic compatibility
  • Etc.

Delivery Schedule:

• Expected availability forecast
• Delivery time from date of purchase

Prior Military Sales for stated product, if applicable:

• Program name(s)
• US military or foreign military (specify country or countries)
• US Government Contract number(s)
• US Government Point of Contact (Name, Email, Phone, Organization)
• Quantities sold to the Military
• Description: Standalone or as part of larger system

Cost:

• Unit Production Cost
  • Average cost for quantity of 1-25 systems
  • Average cost for quantity of 26-100 systems
  • Average cost for quantity of 101-200 systems
  • Average cost for quantity of 201 or more systems

Risks/Issues:

• Ruggedized Standalone High-Definition Display risks and/or issues, if applicable

Other:

• Export Restrictions, if applicable

Display Cable Capabilities

• Identify MIL-Spec compliant display cable production capabilities.

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. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes for this effort are 333314.
6. Commerciality:
   1. ( ) Our product as described above, has been sold, leased or licensed to the general public.
   2. ( ) Our product as described above, has been sold in substantial quantities, on a competitive basis, to multiple state and local governments. The development of the product was done exclusively at private expense.
   3. ( ) None of the above applies. Explain.
7. Location where primary work will be performed (if more than one location, please indicate the percentage for each location).
8. Major partners or suppliers.
9. Identify existing facilities, equipment and workforce (identify what percentage would be supporting this new effort and what additional resources would be required).
10. Provide minimum and maximum monthly production rates of past production of same or similar items.
11. Please provide any additional comments

All responsible, interested offerors are encouraged to submit their capabilities/qualification data and any pertinent information in hard copy or via email, within 30 calendar days to:

US Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

ATTN: Angelica Merino - ACC-NJ-SW

Building 9, Phipps Road

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Email: angelica.m.merino.civ@army.mil

The point of contact is Angelica Merino at angelica.m.merino.civ@army.mil or Stacey Conner at stacey.r.conner.civ@army.mil. TELEPHONE RESPONSES AND INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The Government will accept written questions by email to angelica.m.merino.civ@army.mil and stacey.r.conner.civ@army.mil.

This is a sources sought notice 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. 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 survey or results of information submitted. Any information provided will not be returned.