EOTech awarded USSOCOM contract

[Retard]

This has been posted on other forums, but I haven't seen it here yet.
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US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) through Crane Naval Warfare in Crane, IN on the Enhanced Combat Optical Sight (ECOS) that we have been anxiously anticipating for some time. This comes under the Mini Day/Night Sight (MDNS) ininitiative. The following is a summary, but the official military website link is below for more information:

o There were 3 separate contractors receiving awards: Elcan, Trijicon, and EOTech
o This is an IDIQ type contract for a maximum value to each contractor for $16.66M, over 5 years
o This is will be a slightly modified unit; 66ft certification and a tethered battery cap; known here as the Model 553.

o For the next 120-150 we will be sending test units to Crane for final approval per contract requirements

Assuming the units meet all technical ... our best guess is production delivery will not start until 4-6 months


This contract was announced yesterday (5/13) at 5PM on the US Department of Defense's contract announcement web page.

"EOTech, Ann Arbor, Mich., is being awarded a maximum $16,666,666 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for 66,666 enhanced combat optical sights (ECOS-C) and associated data. The ECOS-C capability provides for a lightweight, waterproof optical sighting device(s) capable of providing target acquisition and aiming for close quarter battle as well as out to 600 meters. Work will be performed in Ann Arbor, Mich., and is expected to be completed by May 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured and advertised via the Internet, with five offers received. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-04-D-4832)."

http://www.eotech-inc.com/tactical/mainframe.html

[Falco]

What we're the contracts with elcan and trijicon?

[bishop1]

Its about time the EOTech is in the spotlight. IMO they are worlds better than aimpoints, dont know about the Trijicons though.

[Ratamacue]

What we're the contracts with elcan and trijicon?

I believe the US uses the ELCAN for sights on the SAW and M240 sometimes. Trijicon has also had a contract for their reflex sight I believe though this contract could be either for their reflex sight or their ACOG sights.

[Falco]

What we're the contracts with elcan and trijicon?

I believe the US uses the ELCAN for sights on the SAW and M240 sometimes. Trijicon has also had a contract for their reflex sight I believe though this contract could be either for their reflex sight or their ACOG sights.

Ok so there is nothing new really. Thanks

[fokket]

huge no. of EOTECH has already been used by troops...

it's just that they hadn't got NSN until Feb (Army contract)

[Geezah]

Model 553

This is new.

[Falco]

Pics woot

[Retard]

http://www.att-tactical.com/Images/EOTech-Catalog-Pic.jpg
http://www.triplebreakproducts.com/images/EOTech/EOTECH1.jpg
http://www.deltaforce.com/catalog/media/EOTech.jpg
http://www.bushmaster.com/shopping/scopes/Images/EOTech552.jpg

[SMGLee]

Model 553

This is new.

553 is the ARDEC spec'd version. The right button switches the unit on at level 12 brightness setting and the left button switch the unit on a level one. this is for the night time operation where the muzzle side signature will not be a problem. all internal parts that might have reflection are coated for non reflective paint. the unit will dive 66ft for 24 hours, sharper reticle and the battery power are increased as with the Rev f 552 version.

EOTech has been selected by SOCOM for the SOPMOD2 kit. this means the Aimpoint will slowly be replaced by the new arriving EOTechs.

Trijicon is selected for the TA31, not the Reflex sight.

ELcan is selected for the GPMG and SAW optic.

http://www.cltactical.com/EOTech/552f.jpg
EOTech 552 Rev F.
http://www.thermaldynamics.com/pictures/CLTactical/XM-5.jpg

Chen Lee
CL Tactical
www.CLTactical.com

[Geezah]

Trijicon is selected for the TA31, not the Reflex sight.

I almost wish I had purchased the 552 Ref F instead of the Reflex II now :|

[crazyman]

ok someone educate me...what makes this new piece of work better'n the aimpoint we're using now. personally, going from iron sights to the aimpoint one was like night and day...love the thing.

[SMGLee]

I have used Reflex extensively in the past, I did not have as much problem with the Reflex washing out, but my problem is with the darn blue tint. The tint basically block out my torso size steel target at 100 yards. I had to pop my head up just to guessimate my reticle vs. target location. In low light CQB, power up a 9v light and watch your reticle disappear. Also one other bad thing with Reflex is under those orange parking lot lights, the dot is super hard to find.

I switch to Aimpoint and love it ever since. then an EOTech rep handed me a Rev D 552 to play with. Even since that day, i have used EOTech exclusively on my main carbine. the 65MOA outer circle is super fast on torso target out to 50 yards, and if you need to make a 300 yards shot, the 1MOA center dot is just right. the heads up display has a wide field of view and does make you feel like you are looking through a toilet paper tube. the laser holographic reticle doesn't require a semi reflective glass like the Aimpoint so you really don't need a kill flash. with the Rev F 552 using a lithium AA, you can get almost 1500 hours of use out of it. that is measured at setting 12 out of twenty total brightness setting. EOTech is also very rugged. I have a friend personally seen an MP5 equipped EOTech drop from a chopper from about 50m from the deck and the sight lived.

[Falco]

Thanks for the info woot

[dacanadianbomb]

All thigns battery operated will run out of battery some time, sure hope its not during a fire-fight.Is it easy to replace the battery for the normal user ?

[Retard]

All thigns battery operated will run out of battery some time, sure hope its not during a fire-fight

That's why I was hoping the Trijicon TriPower would have worked better. May be it will in the future. Early users gave it 2-thumbs-down .

Three sources of illumination: Tritium, fiber optic & battery power.


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[ibstolidude]

All thigns battery operated will run out of battery some time, sure hope its not during a fire-fight.Is it easy to replace the battery for the normal user ? thus the reason a BUIS is used. Only a fool has an advantage and chooses not to use. Battery changes depend on the type or optic. I have never "run out" of batteries, I am smart enough to change them and track the length of time they have been used.

[SMGLee]

This is why you practice transition. transition transition transition. Always go to your secondary this can save your life.

With EOTech or Aimpoint, you can use the optic window as a big ghost ring and the front post as your reference. you can place torso shots out to 25 yards with ease. I have seen guys do it out to 50 yrads.

Tri-Power is a nice concept, but the huge control panel on the top of the tube is hard to get use to, the lens is coated blue so the dot will reflect. that blue hue makes shooting in twilight very hard to see a target out pass 100 yards. they still have waterproof issue and the muzzle side signature is a bad thing to have in combat. Lots of work for Trijicon to iron out. I think it is just a solution for more problems.

it is just my opinion, I only have an art degree. your milage may vary!