RFI Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) W15QKN26R0008, Formerly W15QKN25X15LO

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: W15QKN-26-R-0008, Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS), Draft Technical Data Package, Performance Specs and Statement of Work Release The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, in support of the Project Manager Soldier Lethality, is seeking sources capable of manufacturing the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) herein referred to as "CROWS SYSTEM" utilizing a Government provided Special Licensed Technical Data Package (TDP). The CROWS SYSTEM provides the capability to remotely aim and fire a suite of Crew Served Weapons (CSW). Sources are sought for production, fielding and sustainment. The CROWS SYSTEM is capable of mounting on a variety of existing and future combat platforms. The CROWS SYSTEM consists of a remotely operated and fully stabilized weapon station that can mount and operate on a variety of CSW including, at a minimum, the Mk19 40mm Grenade Machine Gun, Mk47 40mm Grenade Machine Gun, M2HB 50 cal. Machine Gun, M240 7.62mm Machine Gun and the M249 5.56mm Squad Automatic Weapon. The CROWS SYSTEM is controlled via a remote display and control grip allowing the operator to slew and point the CROWS SYSTEM in order to view and engage threats in day and night conditions while stationary or on the move. CROWS SYSTEMS have robust safety checks and diagnostics built in to assure CROWS SYSTEM safety and meet U.S. military operational safety requirements. The CROWS SYSTEM has the ability to accommodate platform specific traverse and firing inhibits for platform unique characteristics. The weight, power and space claim of the CROWS SYSTEM will be limited to accommodate platform integration of current and emerging requirements. In support of CROWS SYSTEM manufacturing sources shall be capable of managing an extensive supplier base to effectively and efficiently provide a flexible production capability that can easily adapt to changes in production rates and configurations. It is anticipated that production rates c