FN Expert Marksmanship Simulator Sensors

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Division, in support of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) Soldier Effectiveness Directorate (SED), intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract on a sole source basis to FN America LLC, located at 797 Old Clemson Rd., Columbia, SC 29229 under the authority as prescribed in FAR 13.106(b)(1).

The requirement is for four (4) FN Expert marksmanship simulator systems, with four (4) round barrel clamps and four (4) P38 single prism target units. The government is procuring the marksmanship training sensor to join/replace other marksmanship training sensors currently in use, in providing Applied Ergonomics (AE) Branch with marksmanship data for research and evaluation.

They will be used in conjunction with other FN Expert systems and CO2-powered M4 rifles to capture and transmit trigger pull latency, accuracy of shot, and timing data. The item must be similar to current FN Expert sensors, and must meet the following technical requirements:

General Requirements: • Marksmanship simulator sensor using infrared eye-safe laser • Must connect to computer by Bluetooth or tether • Must attach to weapon using standard Picatinny rail on weapon • Software must run on Windows computers/tablets • Compatible with CCO/Red Dot or similar laser-based scope operation • New equipment from original product manufacturer and their dealers/distributers.

No refurbished/re-certified items or third-party items to compromise safety and performance Specific Requirements: • Shipping shall be included in the quotation • Must be received 30 days after contract award • Sensor must allow weapon’s trigger to operate as a standard weapon does--weapon must reproduce exact trigger pulls used in real world scenarios • Must show aiming trace, weapon positioning, and shot location post-firing in real time • Must be compatible and interoperable with current and older versions of FN Expert hardware, software, and targets (ring and prism units).

Delivery is expected as soon as feasible after placement of order. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 333310 and the size standard is 1,000 employees. The Army’s Office for Small Business Programs professional concurs with the sole source determination. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. No solicitation document is available.

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by sending responses regarding this requirement to the Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground CCAP-DDN, Natick Division via email ONLY to Chris Welsh (Contract Specialist) at Richard.c.welsh2.civ@army.mil no later than 12:00 pm EST 10 December 2024. Any questions regarding this notice must be in writing only; no telephonic replies will be accepted.

A determination not to compete this proposed action based on any responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the contracting officer. The U.S. government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to the Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the expense of the interested party.