HAND HELD TARGET ACQUISITION DEVICE 1 ... - Indian Army

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION PMO FINSAS : HAND HELD
TARGET ACQUISITION DEVICE
1. Ministry of Defence, Government of India is desirous of
procuring Hand Held Target Acquisition Device for the Infantry. With
the view to identify probable vendors who can undertake the said
project, OEMs/Vendors are requested to forward information on the
product which they can offer. The parameters/broad specifications of
the item are mentioned in the questionnaire attached as per
Appendix 'A'. In addition the vendors are required to furnish details
as per performa at Appendix 'B'.
2. The Hand Held Target Acquisition Device so desired by the
Infantry should be a light weight and ruggedized device to enable day
and night view of the desired area including capturing/
storing/transferring of data to include video, still photographs and
graphic image to specified location. The device should be able to
display the captured data to the user.
3. Apart from the information as per the Appendices the vendors
may also forward technical details/product brochures/literature etc
pertaining to the item in question.
4. The required information / details may please be forwarded at
the following address by 31 Aug 2010 :-
(a)
Additional Directorate General of Weapons
and Equipment (WE - 8/9)
General Staff Branch
Room No 208 G
South Block
Integrated HQ of MoD (Army)
DHQ PO, New Delhi – 110011
(Fax : +91-11-23793274, Email : we_dte@yahoo.com)
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(b)
PMO FINSAS
Infantry Directorate
GS Branch
Room No 437, A Wing, Sena Bhawan,
Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army)
DHQ PO, New Delhi – 110011
(Fax : +91-11-23014654, Email : finsas@rediffmail.com)
(c)
Directorate General of Perspective Planning
GSQR Cell
Room No 902, 'A' Wing
Sena Bhawan,
Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army)
DHQ PO, New Delhi – 110011
(Fax : +91-11-23011198)
4. An early response is requested.

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Appendix 'A'
QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Following Parameters / specifications of Original Equipment
Manufacturers (OEM's) equipment is requested in the responses to
our Request for Information:-
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(a)
(b)
Question/Specification
Designs.
(i) Does the Hand Held Target
Acquisition (HHTA) Device offer a
compact design which is easy for
carriage and handling?
(ii) Is mounting/ stand provided
alongwith the HHTA? If yes, what is
the weight and dimensions of the
stand/mounting?
(iii) Is the HHTA rugged and
ergonomic?
(iv) What material is used for outer
casing of the HHTA?
(v) What is the body colour of the
HHTA?
Specifications.
(i) Thermal Imager.
(aa) Is the technology of the
HHTA based on Cooled or
Uncooled Thermal Imager?
(ab) Is the HHTA monocular
or binocular?
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No
(ii)
(iii)
Question/Specification
(ac) What is the wide and
narrow field of view of the
HHTA?
(ad) What is the resolution of
display in TI channel?
(ae) What are the detection,
recognition and identification
ranges for TI Channel?
Day Channel.
(aa) Does the HHTA have
Day Channel? If yes provide
detailed specifications.
(ab) What is the resolution of
display?
(ac) What is the digital and
optical magnification?
(ad) What are the detection,
recognition and identification
ranges?
GPS.
(aa) Does the HHTA have
inbuilt GPS?
(ab) Does the GPS give 10
figure Grid Reference of the
own location?
(ac) What is the accuracy of
the GPS?
(ad) Does the inbuilt GPS
enables future upgrades?
Reply

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No
(c)
(iv)
(v)
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Question/Specification
LRF.
(aa) Does the HHTA have
inbuilt LRF?
(ab) What is the accuracy of
the LRF?
(ac) Is the LRF eye safe?
(ad) What is the maximum
and minimum ranges of the
LRF?
Digital Magnetic Compass.
(aa) Does the HHTA have
inbuilt Digital magnetic
compass? If yes then give
accuracy?
(ab) Mention the compass
error? What are the means to
adjust compass error / zero?
(vi) Inclinometer. Does the HHTA
have an inclinometer? If yes does it
have the capability to measure the
angle of elevation/depression and
ultimately computing and displaying
the altitudes of the target?
Display.
(i) Does the HHTA have provision
to display captured/ stored
images/videos?
(ii) Does the HHTA display
following:-
(aa) Own grid reference.
(ab) Grid reference of target.
(ac) Distance/Range of target.
(ad) Height of the target.
(ae) Compass reading in terms
of azimuth?
Reply

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No
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Question/Specification
(af) Bty indicator with low
battery indicators?
Reply
(d)
Interface.
(vi) Does the HHTA Device have
the capability for live streaming and
capture still images and videos? If
yes, what are the formats for still
images and videos?
(vi) Are the interfaces provided for
connecting the HHTA to external
devices like PC/Laptop, TV etc? If
yes, specify the types of ports and
connectors?
(vii) Does the HHTA have the
capability to store the captured
video/still images? If yes, what is
the storage capacity and facility?
(f) Switches.
(i) What are the various switches
for enabling / disabling each inbuilt
device in HHTA? If yes, please give
detailed specifications.
(ii) What is the Switch ON and
Switch OFF time of HHTA?
(g) Size and Weight. What are the
dimensions and weight of the HHTA
Device?
(h) Environmental Specifications.
(i) What are the temperature
ranges in which HHTA can operate
without affecting the performance?
(ii) What humidity levels and at
what temperatures can be
sustained by HHTA?

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No
(j)
(k)
(l)
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Question/Specification
(iii) Is the HHTA water resistant? If
yes, please specify the water
resistance level.
Batteries and Battery Life.
(i) What type of batteries are
being used in the HHTA Device?
(ii) What is the battery life for
continuous operation of the HHTA
device?
(iii) What is the weight of the
batteries being provided and the
numbers of batteries being provided
for each HHTA?
Battery Charger.
(i) What is the weight of the
battery charging device?
(ii) Is the battery charger man
packed or vehicle mounted?
(iii) How many batteries can it
charge in one go?
(iv) What is the type of battery
charger? Is it AC/DC or Solar
powered?
Maintenance.
(i) Shelf Life. What is the shelf
life of the HHTA Device in terms of
years?
(ii) Service Life. What is the
service life of the HHTA Device in
terms of hours?
(iii) BITE. Does the HHTA have
Built In Test Equipment facility.
Reply

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No
(m)
(n)
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Question/Specification
(iv) MTBF. What is the Mean
Time Between Failure of the HHTA
in terms of hours?
Accessories.
(i) Is a water proof carrying case
provided for HHTA?
(ii) Is a separate shock proof
storage cum transportation case
provided for HHTA?
(iii) What are the additional
accessories being provided?
What is the estimated cost of the
equipment?
Reply

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Appendix 'B'
INFORMATION PERFORMA
1. Name of the Vendor/Company/Firm.
(Company profile, in brief, to be attached)
2. Type (Tick the Relevant Category).
(a) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Yes / No
(b) Government sponsored Export Agency Yes/No
(Details of Registration be provided)
(c) Authorised Representative of OEM Yes/No
(attach details)
(d)
Other (give specific details)
(e) Any collaborator/partner in India (in case of foreign
vendors).
3. Contact Details.
Postal Address
City:_____________________Province:__________________
Country:_______________
Tele:_______________
Pin/Zip Code:___________
Fax:________________
URL/Website:__________________________

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4. Local Branch/Liaison Office/Authorised Representatives in
Delhi (if any).
Name and Address
City :___________________ Province:__________________
Country:_______________
Tele:_______________
Pin/Zip Code:________________
Fax:________________
5. Financial Details.
(a)
Annual turn over:________________________ USD
(b) Earlier contracts with Indian Ministry of Defence/
Government agencies:-
Agency
Contract
Number
Equipment Quantity Cost
(c) Details of manufacturing infrastructure
available:______________
6. Certification by Quality Assurance Organisation (If
Applicable).
Agency Certificate Applicable from
(Date & Year)
Valid till (Date &
Year)

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7. Equipment/Product Profile (to be submitted for each
product Separately).
(a) Name of the Product:_______________________
(Should be given category wise for e.g. all products under night
vision devices to be mentioned together)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Description (attach technical literature) : ____________
Whether OEM or Integrator:________________
Status (in service/Design development state): _________
Production capacity per annum : ______________
Countries where equipment is in service : ____________
(g) Whether export clearance is required from respective
government (Foreign Vendors only):-
(h) In case of equipment and ammunition JB MoU
compliance to be specified.
(j) Details of any collaboration/joint venture/co production/
authorised dealer with Indian Industry (Foreign Vendors only):
Name & Address: ____________________________________
Tele:____________________ Fax:__________________
8.
(a) Are you making the full equipment or is it being integrated
by you? Give details.
(b) What are the components, sub system or subassemblies
of te equipment which are not manufactured by
you? Please give details.
(c)
Any other Relevant Information. ______________