Consumables - Plastic Target Frame
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Australian Target Systems (ATS), as the Managing Contractor for the Integrated Land Target System (ILTS) Program, is seeking to establish Standing Offers for the supply of plastic target frame consumables on behalf of the Department of Defence (Defence). About As Managing Contractor for the ILTS Program, ATS is responsible for the procurement, delivery into service, inventory management, replenishment and sustainment (where applicable) of live-fire target Consumable products on behalf of Defence. The ILTS Program defines a means by which Defence can improve, modernise and enhance land combatant training outcomes through contemporary and fit for purpose target systems and Consumables, managed and sustained under the Program. Purpose This Statement of Requirement (SOR) defines the requirement for the establishment of Standing Offers for the supply of live-fire targetry Consumables in support of Army training activities. The products to be supplied are used on Defence training ranges to enable the safe, realistic and effective conduct of live-fire weapons training. Scope The scope includes: Supply of plastic target frame Consumable products engaged with live ammunition, expected to be replaced as a result of ballistic damage, weathering and normal range wear Supply of target configurations which may include, but are not limited to, silhouette, figure, mannequin, zeroing and grouping, vehicle and specialist target types, as applicable Supply of Consumables for use across fixed and temporary/field range facilities in varying climatic and environmental conditions Supply of Consumables compatible with existing range infrastructure, including target frames, mounts, stands and mechanised target systems as specified within this tender Contractor Requirements Products must provide clear visual definition and consistent engagement characteristics Products must be suitable for use with the weapon systems and ammunition types specified in this tender Products must be cost-effective and available in relevant volumes Products must be able to be supplied to support sustained and surge training demand
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