SANTA BARBARA INFRARED INTEGRATING SPHERE AND INTERFACE BOX
ID: N0016425Q0573Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
AwardedSep 30, 2025
Award #:TBD
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CRANECRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT, EMITTED AND REFLECTED RADIATION (5855)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/481b4adb0dc14711b79eba6e02067a34/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, is seeking to procure a Santa Barbara Infrared Integrating Sphere and Interface Box under a sole source contract. This procurement involves the acquisition of one Integrating Sphere (part number VSX-04-P-A-L-25-EGS) and one ACE II Interface Box (part number 310-000-818) to support the Shipboard Panoramic Electro-Optical Infrared (SPEIR) Medium Wave Infrared (MWIR) Program, highlighting the importance of advanced infrared technology in military applications. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements by the closing date of March 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, and are encouraged to monitor the SAM.gov website for any updates or amendments to the solicitation. For further inquiries, contact Danielle Richardson at danielle.n.richardson12.civ@us.navy.mil or Andrew Ficklin at andrew.b.ficklin.civ@us.navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    DANIELLE RICHARDSON
    danielle.n.richardson12.civ@us.navy.mil
    ANDREW FICKLIN
    andrew.b.ficklin.civ@us.navy.mil
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    25Q0573_sol.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation for a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) contract regarding the procurement of commercial products and services, specifically an Integrating Sphere and an Interface Box from Santa Barbara Infrared. The requisition number is N0016425Q0573, with a due date for offers on March 17, 2025. Key items to be delivered include the Integrating Sphere and Interface Box, each requiring specific technical features. The contract is subject to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, including warranties and data rights, and mandates payment be made through electronic means via the Wide Area Workflow system. Delivery is expected by July 25, 2025, with inspection and acceptance at a government facility in Crane, Indiana. The document also specifies various clauses related to small business regulations, emphasizing the focus on supporting economically disadvantaged and veteran-owned businesses. Overall, this solicitation illustrates the federal government's commitment to fostering diversity in contracting through the WOSB program while ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.
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