Direct View Optics , Aiming Lasers , and Mounting Hardware

2026-11-03

Description : Sources Sought – Direct View Optics , Aiming Lasers , and Mounting HardwareThe US Army Contracting Command - New Jersey ( ACC - NJ ), on behalf of Project Manager Soldier Lethality ( PM SL ), located at Picatinny Arsenal , NJ , is conducting a market survey for direct view optics and aiming lasers for use on shoulder fired weapon systems ( i . e . rifles , carbines and automatic rifles ) within the Close Combat Force . This notice is looking for information from interested companies that produce direct view optics , aiming lasers , and scope rings / mounting hardware for optics that are at a technology readiness level 9 and currently in production . The products may be commercially available . Direct view optics and mounting hardware must be mountable on a MIL - STD - 1913 Picatinny Rail . Direct view optics may include but are not limited to red dot sights with flip - in magnifiers , low - power variable optics , discrete variable magnified optics , or fixed magnified direct view optics with magnification contained in the range of 1x to 10x . The direct view optics should aid Rifleman and Automatic Rifleman to effectively engage targets at distances up to 600m . Optics must survive weapon pyro - shock , be rugged for Soldier use and conform to MIL - STD - 810 Environmental conditions for Small Arm Weapons . Optics should allow for the use of protective eyewear and provide an interface for attaching laser protection filters and anti - reflective devices . Aiming lasers must be mountable on MIL - STD - 1913 Picatinny Rail or using Modular Lock ( M - LOK ) and provide a visual aiming laser , infrared aiming laser , and an illuminator flood light that aids Rifleman and Automatic Rifleman to effectively engage targets at distances up to 600m . The IR pointer and illuminator must be compatible with I2 night vision devices and offer eye safe settings for general use and high - power settings ( no greater than 3B ) for long range use . Aiming lasers may have laser range finder and / or remotes but not required . Aiming lasers must survive weapon pyro - shock , be rugged for Soldier use , and conform to MIL - STD - 810 Environmental conditions for Small Arm Weapons . PM SL desires the following information / data regarding the product ( s ): Monthly current production capacity and potential ramp capacity for orders of 5 , 000 , 10 , 000 , 20 , 000 , and 30 , 000 . On - hand quantity of item ( s ) ( not on existing purchase order ). Expected delivery schedule projections and timeline based on purchase order receipt . Detailed excel list of components that include country of origin , and where the product is assembled . Supply chain risk and lead times associated with components . Batteries required , operational run time at different settings and / or temperatures . Laser safety data ( if applicable and / or available ) Survivability and ruggedization data if available ( pyro - shock , environmental , drop and reliability tests etc .) Operators manuals or operation instructionsWarranty and repair instructions specific to each product . The Market Survey questionnaire below will be used to identify sources capable of satisfying the requirements of this initiative . Vendor Questionnaire : The purpose of this questionnaire is to obtain information from industry to assist in market research . The information can be the following , but not limited to : excel spreadsheets , brochures , sales sheet , product data sheets , digital presentations , case studies , and / or quad charts . Firms / companies are invited to indicate their interest and capability to satisfy the above requirements by identifying the following items : Company NameCompany Address / Country Represented / WebsiteCompany point ( s ) of contact and phone numberBusiness Size ( Small / Large & Number of Employees ) CAGE Code / DUNS Number . Current SAM . gov Registration ? Yes / No ; If yes , Unique Entity ID ( UEI ) NumberTraditional or Non - Traditional Defense ContractorMajor partners or suppliersLocation of work to be performedProduct ( s ) Description & DataMonthly current production capacity and potential ramp capacity for order of 5 , 000 , 10 , 000 , 20 , 000 , and 30 , 000 . On - hand quantity of item ( s ) ( not on existing purchase order ). Expected delivery schedule projections and timeline based on purchase order receipt . Detailed excel list of components that include country of origin , and where the product is assembled . Supply chain risk and lead times associated with components . Batteries required , operational run time at different settings and / or temperatures . Laser safety data ( if applicable and / or available ) Survivability and ruggedization data ( pyro - shock , environmental , drop and reliability tests etc .) Operators manuals or operation instructionsWarranty and repair instructions specific to each product . CommercialityIf product has been sold , leased , or licensed to the general public . If product has been sold in substantial quantities , on a competitive basis to multiple state and local government , the development of the product was done exclusively at private expense . None of the above applies , with an explanation . Product information ( not limited to the following : brochures , sales sheet , digital presentation , quad chart , etc ) Product commercial operator ' s manual and / or operating instructionsPlease provide any additional commentsAll responsible , interested offerors are encouraged to submit their product informational chart and any additional pertinent information via email , no later than 6 : 00pm ET , Friday April 3 2026 to : megan . e . sloan2 . civ @ army . mil . All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government . NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED . The Government will accept written questions by email to megan . e . sloan2 . civ @ army . mil . Any information provided will not be returned . All data received in response to this notice that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government . This is a sources sought notice for information only and should not be construed as a Request for Proposal or a commitment by the U . S . Government . The U . S . Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey . Offerors are directed to NOT submit proposals at this time . All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government . If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date , a solicitation notice will be published and more detailed technical requirements will be provided . Respondents will not be notified of the results of this market survey / sources sought notice . Administrative update to add precise Direct View Optic term for increased results due to apparent system search error .

New Jersey

2026-04-29