RFI Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) W15QKN25X15LO
ID: W15QKN25X15LOType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-PICAPICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

PSC

FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS, COMPLETE (1230)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/51fd27294864491b8d74722c45a99826/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 19, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 16, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, is seeking sources capable of manufacturing the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) under the solicitation W15QKN25X15LO. The procurement aims to identify vendors who can provide build-to-print capabilities for the CROWS system, which is designed to remotely aim and fire a variety of crew-served weapons, enhancing operational effectiveness in various combat platforms. This initiative is critical for the production, fielding, and sustainment of approximately 15,000 CROWS systems, with anticipated production rates varying from 0 to 100 units per month over a five-year period. Interested vendors should submit their capabilities and relevant information to Joshua Polonio at the Army Contracting Command by email within 21 days of this announcement, as this is a market survey and not a formal solicitation.

Point(s) of Contact
Angelica M. Merino
angelica.m.merino.civ@army.mil
Joshua Polonio
joshua.s.polonio.civ@army.mil
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RFI W15QKN25X15LO.docx
Mar 19, 2025, 6:05 PM UTC
The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) System, which allows for remote aiming and firing of various crew-served weapons. This request seeks manufacturers capable of producing, fielding, and sustaining these systems, which need to be compatible with existing and future combat platforms. The anticipated production rate is 0-100 units per month, with a 6-month lead time, and approximately 15,000 systems are expected to require sustainment services. Interested vendors are asked to complete a questionnaire providing company information, manufacturing capabilities, and experience with similar systems. A Technical Data Package (TDP) will be provided to selected contractors for evaluation; however, it is export-controlled and subject to licensing fees. The government aims to assess interest and capabilities in preparation for potential future contracts, primarily through an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) arrangement over a period of five years. This market survey serves as an information-gathering exercise and is not a formal solicitation, with a clear emphasis on vendor capability to adapt to changes in production while ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational requirements.
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