Survivability Upgrade via 360-Degree Situational Awareness Camera Systems for Combat Vehicles
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Marine Corps (USMC), specifically Program Manager Light Armored Vehicles (PM LAV), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify 360-Degree Situational Awareness (360SA) Camera Systems for combat vehicles. The goal is to enhance platform survivability and enable closed-hatch operations for vehicles like the LAV, ARV, and ACV. PM LAV seeks fully integrated, turnkey systems with a target cost of less than $160K per vehicle. Responses are due June 18, 2026.
Scope of Interest
PM LAV is interested in comprehensive 360SA systems that include all necessary hardware (cameras, displays, processing units, video distribution, control modules) and software. Key capability areas for vendor submissions include:
- Core Camera Capabilities: 360-degree Field of View (FOV), high-definition resolution (1080p, 4K), low-light/IR/thermal performance, zoom, color accuracy, and camera stitching (4-10 cameras into a single stream).
- Environmental Performance: Durability (shock/vibration), IP-rated weatherproofing, wide temperature range (-25°F to +140°F), and amphibious capability.
- Sensor & Processing Features: Threat detection, sensor fusion (EO/IR, radar, LiDAR), and low latency/real-time refresh rates.
- Integration: Compatibility with existing vehicle systems (displays, turrets, fire control), operator-friendly control interfaces, silent watch power supply, and encrypted data networking.
- Survivability: Ruggedization, EMI shielding, low observability, and battle damage resilience.
- Display & Accessibility: Intuitive operator interfaces, MOPP compatibility, and human factors for rapid decision-making.
- Size, Weight, and Installation: Compact form factor, ease of installation, various mounting options, and minimal impact on vehicle dynamics.
- Safety & Cybersecurity: Data protection (encryption), system redundancy, and tamper detection.
- Maintenance & Logistics: Field-repairable components, lifecycle cost considerations, diagnostic tools, and training requirements.
- Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Adherence to military specifications (e.g., MIL-STD-810G/H) and interoperability.
- Vendor-Specific Information: Technical documentation, deployment history, customization options, lead time, and production capacity.
- Maritime Operational Capability: Specific suitability for amphibious platforms in marine and littoral environments, including resistance to saltwater, operational reliability in surf zones, optimized sensor placement for low-profile hulls, ocean condition awareness, and integration with TAK-based C2 systems.
Submission Requirements
Vendors should provide company information, detailed technical descriptions, itemized cost estimates, test data/case studies, commerciality identification, and any additional relevant documentation.
Response Instructions
- Submission Deadline: June 18, 2026, 18:00 Eastern Standard Time.
- Point of Contact: Mr. Drew Pearson, drew.j.pearson2.civ@army.mil.
- Format: Unclassified, single combined document (PDF or Microsoft Word), maximum 30 pages. Electronic submissions and questions should be sent directly to Mr. Pearson via email. Do not submit via SAM.gov.
- Confidentiality: Information will be used for internal research only.
Disclaimer
This RFI is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred.