The Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) Far Target Locator (C-FTL)
ID: W15QKN24X12USType: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-PICAPICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA

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Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

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ASSEMBLIES INTERCHANGEABLE BETWEEN WEAPONS IN TWO OR MORE CLASSES (1090)
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    The U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey is seeking information from organizations capable of providing an Inertial Navigation System (INS) for integration with the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) Far Target Locator (C-FTL). The procurement aims to identify mature INS technologies that require minimal modifications for compatibility, with specific performance criteria including less than 5 mil pointing accuracy, gyro compassing capabilities, and operational resilience across a wide temperature range. This initiative is critical for enhancing the operational effectiveness of remote weapon systems, ensuring they can function reliably in various environments. Interested parties must submit their capabilities and relevant information by February 28, 2025, to the designated contacts, Angelica Merino and Renee Papadopoulos, via email.

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