Ballistic Laser Training System (BLTS) to be utilized on the H65 Aircraft

Amendment 0003- A Statement of Work has been attached for this requirement and the primary point of contact has been changed. This amendment was added on 7/27/2022.**Amendment 0002- Please see the following below**Added a Questions & Answers section to provide answers to question submitted by potential vendors.  Please see below;Q)  Can you please provide amplifying information regarding the requirement for the portable/real time ballistic display computer or tablet?  What information is expected to be displayed and what party(ies) will primarily be viewing this information (e.g., shooter/instructor/vessel operators/all)?A)The real-time ballistic display should provide the fastest means of feedback to from trigger pull, to impact location on the engine cowling.  The goal of the feedback would be for an instructor (if present) to evaluate the students ballistic placement as accurately as possible.  In the even that there is no instructor, the feedback would be directly for the gunner

him/herself.   I.e.- after a period of multiple engagements in a simulated scenario, the gunner and aircrew could “pause” the scenario to review footage of effective fire.Q)  Can we assume all required sensors and end devices will be able to operate independent of a commercial or training network (wide OR narrowband) and would only rely on data passed between sensors and training edge devices utilizing standard, high-level communication protocols over a wireless personal area network (such as Zigbee)?A)  Yes.Q)  Are there any expected limitations for radio frequency emissions for the ballistic laser weapon solution or other end devices while the H65 is inflight (such as Zigbee)?A) No frequency limitations known at this time. **Amendment 0001- Please see the following below**Extended the closing date of the solicitation to 08/05/2022 at 5:00 EST.Added an additional attachment in the Attachment/Links section, entitled “Past Performance Questionnaire”.Added a Questions & Answers section to provide answers to question submitted by potential vendors.  Please see below;Q) In the item description of the requirements, it lists a laser ballistic weapon and in the T’s & C’s is states “Can Offeror provide four laser weapons systems that simulate an M110 precision rifle”.  Would a system that attaches to an actual M1110 be suitable or does the USCG want surrogate weapon?A)  Yes, attachment to actual M110 is suitableQ) Is the Delivery date of 300 days ARO a hard requirement?A)  No, however the earliest delivery is preferred.  If the vendor cannot provide ARO within 300 days, then we would need to know what their delivery time would be.This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and part 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 70Z03822QB2000099 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-06 Effective May 26, 2022.The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336413. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees. This is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. It is anticipated that one Purchase Order with firm-fixed pricing shall be awarded on a competitive basis as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. 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