Picatinny Smart Rail (PSR) Enabler Integration

Topic Objective The Picatinny rail (Pic rail) is a military standard rail interface system that provides a mounting platform for firearm accessories, such as tactical lights, laser aiming modules, or telescopic sights. The current Family of Weapon Sights Individual (FWS-I) (2) individual thermal weapon sight and Small Tactical Optical Rifle Mounted (STORM) (3,4,5) micro-laser rangefinder Program of Record hardware mounts onto today's Pic rail. Each system has its own battery power source and Soldier interface. This SBIR Topic is seeking innovative approaches to integrate current FWS-I and STORM hardware to the Picatinny Smart Rail (PSR) standard. Description The current FWS-I and STORM Program of Record hardware integrates onto today's Pic rail. Each system has its own battery power source and Soldier interface. As the US Army moves toward fielding the new PSR, there is the need to develop adapters for current FWS-I and STORM systems to make these two systems compatible with the PSR interface, operating system, and electrical power source to minimize size and weight. Phase I Investigate the feasibility of developing an adapter(s) to integrate FWS-I Individual Thermal Weapon Sight and STORM Micro-Laser Rangefinder with the intelligent PSR. The adapter(s) shall provide the physical mounting and electrical power for the respective systems. The adapter(s) shall provide data, imagery, and command and control interaction with the PSR operating system for the respective systems. Phase I will consist of a four-month trade study to determine the feasibility of an adapter(s) to Phase I will consist of a four-month trade study to determine the feasibility of an adapter(s) to integrate the FWS-I and STORM with the PSR. A conceptual design and cost estimate to fabricate one (1) set of adapters shall be included in the trade study. This early prototype adapter(s) will be used to demonstrate physical integration and static operation. Phase I shall also include an option to fabricate six (6) sets of adapters for use in early user assessment (EUA). The EUA will include a Situational Training Exercise, weapon engagement using Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES training system), and weapon engagement using live ammunition. The option's period of performance will be three (3) months (month 5 through 8 after contract award). Phase II Phase II will consist of the fabrication, integration, contractor test and operational test of the FWS-I and STORM adapter(s). A total of twenty (20) sets of adapters will be fabricated. Four (4) sets of adapters will be utilized for acceptance and contractor testing to verify the adapter design is mature enough for a Soldier Operational Experiment (SOE). Ten (10) sets of adapters will be used during the SOE. Two (2) Infantry Squads will be outfitted with five (5) sets of adapters each (Squad Leader, Team Leaders, and Riflemen). Three (3) sets of adapters will be reserved as spares. The final three (3) sets of adapters will be utilized for logistic support activities. Phase III Phase III will be the fielding of FWS-I and STORM adapters for integration with the PSR, and its operating system, to Infantry Units to enhance the Warfighter's situational awareness and actionable intelligence. Submission Information Full proposal packages and for additional information DSIP Portal.