TISO EVALUATION SUMMARY

Vendor XYZ, Inc

Product, Service or
Whiz Bang Gizmo
Technology Evaluated
The Whiz Bang Gizmo is a small, mobile, lightweight, throwable reconnaissance device that provides instantaneous video
reconnaissance of NLOS unknown or potential threat areas. The device can be thrown through a doorway, over a wall, or down a vertical
Description
shaft using a tether. Using a single joystick on the Operator Control Unit (OCU) the operator can direct the device through the
environment gathering real time video.

This is a very mature, fully ruggedized tactical surveillance technology designed for use across a spectrum of military and law
enforcement applications. It is currently deployed with Army units and Special Forces in both OIF and OEF, as well as in numerous law
Assessment: enforcement applications. It is easy to use, relatively inexpensive, and addresses high priority capability gaps as identified in the current
MRL. It also has the potential to support current objectives in experimentation. Open source data from Dun & Bradstreet and other
sources indicate that the company is stable and has a good reputation for product quality and after-market support.

Recommendation Pursue
UNODIR, the TISO will undertake the following actions:
1. MCWL: Pursue applicability of this technology to achievement of ECO LOE 4 objectives with the Experimentation Division; the METNCE project being conducted by Technology Division (C4 Branch); and the appropriate MEF LNOs and SCIADs.
Planned Actions 2. CDD: Socialize technology with ROs in appropriate ID(s). Most likely targets are FPID and IID.
3. TECOM: None.
4. MCSC: Socialize technology with Infantry Weapons Systems (IWS) Product Group, especially Family of Raids and Reconnaissance
Equipment (FRRE) and Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad (MERS).

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Vendor Information
Vendor Name Self-explanatory

XYZ, Inc

Vendor Web Address Self-explanatory

www.xyz.com

Vendor D&B Number Dunn & Bradstreet Listing

01-234-5678

Vendor POC Self-explanatory

Vendor POC Title Self-explanatory

Vendor POC Phone Self-explanatory

Vendor POC Email Self-explanatory

Please describe your company's relationship to
Vendor Relationship to the product described below, e.g., is your
Product company an OEM, a Distributor, an Authorized
Reseller, etc.?

John Smith

Director of Military Sales

(703) 123-4567

john.smith@xyz.com

OEM

Does your company have the independent ability

Vendor has multiple manufacturers that assist in production of the product. They
Vendor Manufacturing to manufacture the product described herein, or
currently build ~100 units / month and have built as many as 150 in a month. They
Capability will a third party be required to produce it? What
have the ability to quickly ramp up production to meet requirements as they come in.
is your approximate production rate per month?

Please list any contract vehicles (e.g., GSA)

Available Contract Vehicles through which the USMC can procure your
product if it is commercially available.

Please indicate whether or not it is possible to

demonstrate your product in the Quantico area,
and when. If your product is scheduled to be
Demonstration Availability
demonstrated in a military environment or
exercise, please provide details on when and
where it will be demonstrated.

Vendor is on the GSA Schedule and also has 3 SDVOSB distributors. They have done
several direct contracts with the Army and Navy Special Warfare, and are currently
completing an ID/IQ contract with the Army's REF.

Vendor is willing to support demonstrations at MCBQ upon request. Upcoming

demonstrations in September include Modern Day Marine (Quantico, VA) and the
Super Duper Technology Expo (Washington, DC).

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Technology / Product Information
Product Name Self-explanatory

Please provide a brief description of the product

Product Description
associated with this request for information.

Please indicate the approximate Technology

Product Maturity Readiness Level (TRL) of your product. Official
definitions of TRL are available at www.dau.mil.

Product Discriminators

Please describe the key features that set your

product apart from your competition.

Whiz Bang Gizmo

The Whiz Bang Gizmo is a small, mobile, lightweight, throwable reconnaissance device
that provides instantaneous video reconnaissance of NLOS unknown or potential threat
areas. The device can be thrown through a doorway, over a wall, or down a vertical
shaft using a tether. Using a single joystick on the Operator Control Unit (OCU) the
operator can direct the device through the environment gathering real time video.

TRL 9. System is currently deployed with multiple units in OIF and OEF.

Less than 3 lbs total system weight including robot (1.2 lbs) and OCU (1.7 lbs). Can
withstand 1600 Gs on impact and repeated 30' drops onto concrete. Little to no
training required for use. Can be deployed and operational in less than 5 seconds.
This is a COTS item that is currently in use.

What is the approximate cost per unit of your

The basic Whiz Bang Gizmo system costs $10,000 per unit. The deluxe model (better
Product Acquisition Cost product? Where are the price points for orders in
performance in rugged terrain) costs $15,000.
quantity?

Please indicate if license agreements are

required for use of your technology, and whether XYZ, Inc. owns all license and patents on this product. The Government will not be
Product Maintenance Costs or not maintenance agreements are available or required to pay any license fees. All Whiz Bang Gizmos come with a 2 year warranty.
necessary. Also please indicate the approximate Annual maintenance plans are available for $1,000 per unit per year.
yearly cost of these agreements.

Current Military Applications

Please indicate whether or not your product is

currently in use for USMC or other military
applications, and provide a brief description of
these applications.

Please indicate whether or not your product is

Current Commercial
currently in use for commercial applications, and
Applications
provide a brief description of these applications.

Please indicate the nature and extent of likely

Product Modifications
modifications required to your product to make it
Required
suitable for use in a military environment.

Product is currently being used by several military units. SEAL Teams A and B are
currently deployed with the basic Whiz Bang Gizmo. The AWG has the deluxe model
in OEF doing operational testing. The Army's REF has purchased 150 units and sent
them to Army infantry and Striker units in OIF & OEF. USASOC has purchased about
50 units but will not disclose their location. The 7th & 10th SFGA also have units.

Whiz Bang Gizmos are in use by police departments all over the US by SWAT teams
and Active Shooter Teams. They are used as a reconnaissance device to locate and
identify potential suspects without putting police officers or innocent persons in undue
danger.

No modifications currently needed; system is already in operational use by several

military and civilian law enforcement organizations. Manufacturer is continually
improving the product based on feedback from operational use. For example, early
units appeared to have problems in tall grass, steep potholes, etc. which led to
development of the deluxe model.

TISO Vendor Technology Evaluation Results

Vendor Name XYZ, Inc
Vendor Product Whiz Bang Gizmo
EVALUATION CRITERIA

CRITERIA DESCRIPTIONS

RATING

Does this product or technology address a documented high priority

Yes
technology need or operational capability gap?

Product Relevance If yes, what is the documented requirements basis for this need?

Product Maturity

Product Availability

Relative Performance

MCWL: Pervasive ISR objectives of ECO LOE 4.

MCL: M.06 (KEY), M.07 (19), I.02 (20)
MGL: I.02-06 (35), I.02-01 (159), I.02-07 (173)
MRL: FRRE (25), MEP (70), GBOSS (84), MERS (106)

To what degree does the product address the technology need or

capability gap identified above?

Substantially

What is the approximate Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of this

product?

TRL 7+

How long will it take to produce this product in operationally

meaningful quantities?

0 to 12 Months

What are the potential (or demonstrated) performance benefits of

this product relative to the current operational baseline?

Substantial Improvement

What is the cost of this product relative to the currently fielded

Relative Cost system? Include unit cost, licensing agreements and maintenance
costs wherever possible.
Performance in Military Does this product have demonstrated performance in a military
Environments operational environment?
Extent of Modifications What is the approximate extent of modifications necessary to make
Required for Military Use this product suitable for use in a military operational environment?
Compliance with Applicable What is the degree of compliance of this product with applicable
Standards military and/or commercial standards?

Open Architecture Was this product developed using an open architecture?

Significantly Lower
Product has performed successfully in a military operational
environment similar to the one for which it is being considered for
use.
None. Product Is Militarily Usable As Is.

Full. No Proprietary Standards Used.

Not Applicable

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Vendor Name XYZ, Inc
Vendor Product Whiz Bang Gizmo

ASSESSMENT

This is a very mature, fully ruggedized tactical surveillance technology designed for use across a spectrum of military and law enforcement applications. It is currently
deployed with Army units and Special Forces in both OIF and OEF, as well as in numerous law enforcement applications. It is easy to use, relatively inexpensive, and
addresses high priority capability gaps as identified in the current MRL. It also has the potential to support current objectives in experimentation. Open source data from
Dun & Bradstreet and other sources indicate that the company is stable and has a good reputation for product quality and after-market support.

RECOMMENDATIONS
In light of the assessment above, the TISO recommends the following action:

Pursue

PLANNED ACTIONS
UNODIR, the TISO will undertake the following actions:
1. MCWL: Pursue applicability of this technology to achievement of ECO LOE 4 objectives with the Experimentation Division; the METN-CE project being conducted by
Technology Division (C4 Branch); and the appropriate MEF LNOs and SCIADs.
2. CDD: Socialize technology with ROs in appropriate ID(s). Most likely targets are FPID and IID.
3. TECOM: None.
4. MCSC: Socialize technology with Infantry Weapons Systems (IWS) Product Group, especially Family of Raids and Reconnaissance Equipment (FRRE) and Marine
Expeditionary Rifle Squad (MERS).

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Evaluation Sponsor Information
Sponsor Name Jane Smith
Sponsor Title / Position Director
Sponsor Organization MCCDC
Sponsor Division Totally Cool Stuff Integration Division
Sponsor Phone (703) 234-5678
Sponsor Email jane.smith@usmc.mil

Evaluation History
Date of Request Thursday, August 20, 2009
Date of TISO RFI Thursday, August 20, 2009
Date of Vendor Response Friday, August 28, 2009
Date of TISO Response Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Evaluation Guidance
Special Evaluation Factors None provided.

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Follow-On Action Status
MCWL Actions TBD

CDD Actions TBD

TECOM Actions N/A.

MCSC Actions TBD

Other Actions N/A.

TISO VENDOR PRODUCT EVALUATION CRITERIA AND RATINGS

EVALUATION CRITERIA

EVALUATION RATINGS

Requirements Basis

Yes

No

Degree of Relevance

Fully

Substantially

Somewhat

TRL 7+

TRL 4 - 6

TRL 1 - 3

0 to 12 Months

12 to 24 Months

More Than 24 Months

Substantial Improvement

Marginal Improvement

No Improvement

Unable to Quantify

Significantly Lower

Somewhat Lower

About the Same

Somewhat Higher

Product Maturity

Product Availability

Relative Performance

Relative Cost

Performance in Military
Environments

Product has performed

Product has performed
Product has not been
successfully in an operational successfully in an environment evaluated in an environment
environment similar to the one
substantially similar to the
identical or substantially similar
for which it is being considered
intended operational
to the intended operational
for use.
environment.
environment.

Extent of Modifications
Required for Military Use

None. Product Is Usable As Is.

Few and/or Minor

Modifications Required for
Intended Use.

Several and/or Major

Modifications Required for
Intended Use.

Compliance with Applicable

Standards

Full. No Proprietary Standards

Used.

Partial. Some Proprietary

Standards Used.

None. Exclusive Use of

Proprietary Standards.

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Pursue

Develop

Defer

Open Architecture

Recommended Action

Not At All

Not Applicable

No Gap Identified

Significantly Higher