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Description: The AN/AVS-6 is a hand-held or helmet-mounted passive binocular system that provides the capability for pilots to fly at night. The binocular is powered by a Low Profile Power Pack (LPPP)... Description: The AN/AVS-6 is a hand-held or helmet-mounted passive binocular system that provides the capability for pilots to fly at night. The binocular is powered by a Low Profile Power Pack (LPPP) that attaches to the back of the helmet and/or an on-board aircraft power converter, or a battery operated Clip on Power Supply (COPS). The system amplifies ambient light from sources such as the moon, stars and sky glow so the viewed scene becomes clearly visible to the operator. The AN/AVS-6(V)3 is used by U.S. Army aviators in conjunction with the HGU-56/P helmet and the AH-64 Apache Integrated Helmet and Display Sighting System (IHADSS). The binocular can be adjusted for the distance between the operator's eyes, vertical distance, tilt, eye relief, diopter setting and focus. In addition, the binocular may be flipped up and stowed away from the eyes in an emergency. The AN/AVS-6(V)1A systems are produced to meet export requirements and are ordered to fulfill requirements of the FMS program. INTRODUCTION: This is a Request for Information (RFI). This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this RFI is to gain information regarding a program of record. Since its inception in 2002, Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier has provided U.S. Soldiers with capabilities to ensure they remain decisive and dominant through the full spectrum of military actions. Ensuring that Soldiers have the most advanced equipment, from protective equipment such as helmets and body armor, to weapons, power solutions and sensors and lasers, means keeping ahead of scientific and engineering innovation. One such effort is to deliver the best Aviation Night Vision Systems (ANVIS) to the warfighter on the battlefield through qualified military specification. AN/AVS-6(V)3 systems. The AN/AVS-6(V)3 is used throughout the Army by rotary-wing and fixed-wing pilots. The AN/AVS-6(V)3 provides an increased capability to visualize terrain features, obstacles, and other objects to allow the aviator to maneuver nap-of-the-earth flights, during reduced visibility, no light, and night conditions. PdM SMS is releasing this RFI in order to determine which manufacturers can produced the AN/AVS-6(V)3 (NSN: 5855-01-475-7061) and AN/AVS-6(V)1A (NSN: 5855-01-138-4749) to include the MX-10160A/AVS-6 Image Intensifier Assembly (NSN: 5855-01-423-1497), MX-10160C/AVS-6 Image Intensifier Assembly (NSN: 5855-01-503-4799), MX-12389/AVS-6 Image Intensifier Assembly (NSN: 5855-01-589-3816), and MX-12389/AVS-6 Image Intensifier Assembly (NSN: 5855-01-623-0645) and associated spare parts for U.S. Military that meet current MIL-PRFs. MIL-PRF A3279454C: Aviator's Night Vision Imaging System AN/AVS-6(V) 3 MIL-PRF-49425C: Aviator's Night Vision Imaging System AN/AVS-6(V) ( ) MIL-PRF-49428C: Image Intensifier Assembly, 18mm, Microchannel Wafer MX-10160A/AVS-6 MIL-PRF-A3297322B: Image Intensifier Assembly, 18mm, Microchannel Wafer, MX-12389/AVS-6 MIL-PRF A3279602C: Image Intensifier Assembly, 18mm Microchannel Wafer Night Vision MX-10160C/AVS-6 PdM SMS invites industry to provide written verification that they are Qualified to produce the above listed items per each specific MIL-PRF. A written verification and questions in reference to this RFI shall be submitted to the Contracting Office POC listed below. PdM SMS is requesting submissions by 16 January 2019. Upon request from interested party, PdM SMS can schedule sessions to address questions. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL NOT SUBMIT PROPOSALS. INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL SUBMIT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS, INFORMATION PAPERS/WHITE PAPERS AND INITIAL QUESTIONS BY THE SPECIFIED DUE DATE. No contracts will be awarded based on this announcement. If you are interested in responding to this RFI, please e-mail the Contracting Office POC listed below by 16 January 2019 no later than 3:00 P.M. EST. Please include the following information in your e-mail: • Company name • Business Type and size (i.e. service-disabled veteran-owned small business, women-owned small business, etc.) • The information papers your company will provide in response to this RFI. • Company Cage Code The deadline for submitting questions to the Government regarding this RFI is 14 January 2019 no later than 3:00 P.M. Questions can be submitted to the Contracting Office POC listed below. Information Papers/White Papers shall not exceed two (2) pages in length, one sided, using a PDF format and no less than 10-point font, Times New Roman, single-spaced. Information Papers/White Papers not meeting these requirements may not be reviewed. Proprietary Information: Respondents shall clearly identify and mark in writing all proprietary information on all documents being provided to PdM SMS. Information Paper/White Paper Submission Format: Section A: Name of Company/ Corporation, Point of Contact, Title, Date, E-mail Address, Phone Number, Fax Number, Organization/Office Symbol, Mailing Address, Cage Code, NAICS Code, Business size (small or large). Section B: Capability description - Address your company's ability to produce I2 tubes that meet all requirements listed in each MIL-PRF. Section C: Please note related federal contracts to include Government point of contact, current telephone number, e-mail address, and mailing address. Information Paper/White Paper and Question Submission date: 16 January 2019 Submission e-mail shall be sent to the contracting office POC listed below with the subject line: "RESPONSE for PDM SMS QUALIFIED AVIATION NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS RFI" USE OF INFORMATION: The purpose of this notice is to gain industry information and convey that to PdM SMS program of record. All proprietary information contained in the response shall be separately identified and marked. Any proprietary information contained in response to this request will be properly protected from any unauthorized disclosure. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR): Per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997): The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Although, "proposal" and, "respondent" are used in this RFI, your responses will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. POINTS OF CONTACT: Questions on the objectives should be addressed to Contracting Officer, Samantha L. Shultz via e-mail at Samantha.l.shultz2.civ@mail.mil and the Subject Line must be titled: "RESPONSE for PDM SMS QUALIFIED AVIATION NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS RFI" Contracting Office Address: 6515 Integrity Court, Bldg. 4310 Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005-3013 Contracting Point of Contact(s): Samantha L. Shultz, (410) 278-3820