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Weapons System Peripherals  –  MERX  –  CF Procurement  –  September  2008 KN 203 FAB Night Vision Imaging System for Telescopic Sight – Sniper Sight Add-on for Seeing in the Dark – MERX ACAN Notice The KN 203 FAB  (or AN/PVS-9)  is a night vision imaging system which clamps to a telescopic sight on a sniper rifle. This allows shooters to identify targets at night or any low light conditions. The system is field-adjustable, enabling a sight to be quickly boresighted to an individual rifle. Thus, any daytime scope is transformed into a night vision sight. This ACAN is for 31 KN 203 FABs, described as Night Vision Sniper scopes. However, with 1x  magnification, it is more an intensifier tube (since a KN 203 FAB uses the optics  of  the daylight  scope,  it need  not  have  great  magnification itself). The KN 203 FAB is produced by Norway's Simrad Optronics [1]  – this  ACAN also  mentions  Simrad's KN 200/ 250  Series intensifier tubes. The KN 203 FAB is criticized for being bulky (in comparison with 'all-in-one' combination night vision telescopic sights). At  1.5 kg, the system is a little heavy but Australian Army snipers have not found the KN 203s to be awkward. [2] Obviously the CF concurs, this ACAN is a repeat order for  in-service systems. Reports vary on range for the KN 203 (the US Marines say it can detect human targets at up to 1000 m  (the ADF says 700 m, safely)  and  vehicle targets up to 1500m. [1]  Simrad began as Simonsen Radio Fabrikk.  DND has had dealings with Vinghøg, a Simrad subsidiary which provides optics for the Kongsberg Remote Weapons Station. [2] According to Army News, the sight is protected in a "...sniper's pack by day, when most stalking is done.  When [the] sniper gets to his objective the sight is clipped on." ________________________________________ Advance  Contract  Award  Notice  ( ACAN )  — [ KN 203 FAB ]  NIGHT VISION SNIPERSCOPE ________________________________________ Reference Number                PW-$TOR-302-4813 Solicitation Number              W8486-093119/A Organization Name               Public Works and Government Services Canada                                                  Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada Source ID                               FD.DP.QC.10077.C2 Associated Components     No Dates Published      — Revised        2008-08-29 Closing         2008-09-12  02:00 PM  Eastern Daylight Saving Time  EDT Details Category     Communications, Detection and Fibre Optics GSINS          N5855: "NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT, EMITTED AND REFLECTED                       RADIATION" Region of Delivery            Quebec Region of Opportunity     — Agreement Type                WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT Tender Type                       Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) Estimated Value                  — Solicitation Method           — Notice Description  NIGHT VISION SNIPERSCOPE Trade Agreement:  WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT Tendering Procedures:  Generally only one firm has been invited to bid Attachment:  None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy:  Interchangeable Parts Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement:  No Vendor Name and Address: R NICHOLLS DISTRIBUTORS INC LE 2475 de la Province Longueuil Quebec Canada J4G1G3 Nature of Requirements: NIGHT VISION SNIPERSCOPE W8486-093119/A Juan, Peggy Telephone No. - (905) 615-2463 ( ) Fax No. - (905) 615-2060 This PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in English. [The] Department of  National Defence has a requirement for the supply and  delivery of quantity 31 units of  Night Vision Sniperscope (NSN: 5855-25-150-3689; P/S: Simrad 203F-FAB).  The Contractor  must deliver the requirement as soon as possible but  no later than  March 31, 2009.  In addition, there is a requirement for an option to procure quantity of  20 units for the next fiscal year, to be delivered prior to March 31, 2010. It is proposed to contract with R. Nicholls Distributors Inc, Longueuil, Quebec, who is the exclusive representative for future purchases and arranging repair and/or upgrades of  Simrad  KN200 and  KN250  Series of  Image Intensifiers,  manufactured  by  Simrad Optronics ASA.  The original equipment was procured competitively and  the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) retained all Proprietary Rights to this equipment. There is currently no intention to replace all Simrad KN203F-FAB sniper night scopes holdings. [DND] will accept no substitute for this requirement in order to ensure com- patibility with existing equipment, commonality and personnel safety in life threaten- ing situations. The reason to sole source is defined by Government Contract Regulations Section 10.2.1 (d) only one person or firm is capable of performing the contract; for patent or copy right requirements, or technical compatibility factors and technological expertise. In addition, North American Free Trade Agreement Article 1016 2 (d) - for additional deliveries by the original supplier that are intended either as replacement parts or con- tinuing services for existing supplies, services or installations, or as the extension of existing supplies, services or installations, where a change of supplier would compel the entity to procure equipment or services not meeting requirements of inter change- ability with already existing equipment or services. The reason to sole source under World Trade Agreement - Agreement on Government Procurement states in Article XV: Limited Tendering (d) - for additional deliveries by the original supplier which are intended either as parts replacement for existing supplies, or installations, or as the extension of existing supplies, service, installations where a change of supplier would compel the entity to procure equipment or services not meeting requirement of inter changeability with already existing equipment or services. Under Agreement on Inter- nal Trade Article 506.12. (a) - to ensure compatibility with existing products, to recog- nize exclusive rights, such as exclusive licenses, copyright and patent rights, or to maintain specialized products that must be maintained by the manufacturer or its representative. [... ACAN boilerplate continues ...] The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada... [Contact] Peggy Juan Ontario Region 33 City Centre Drive Suite 480 Telephone No.: (905) 615-2463 ( ) Facsimile No.: (905) 615-2060 City   Mississauga State / Province   Ontario Country   Canada Postal Code   L5B 2N5 Phone   (905) 615-2463 ( ) Fax   (905) 615-2060