66--Quantitative Optical Gas Imaging (QOGI) camera for Methane Detection
ID: 89243325NFE000194Type: Special Notice
AwardedApr 2, 2025
$118K$117,987
AwardeeTELEDYNE FLIR COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS INC. 110 LOWELL RD Hudson NH 03051 USA
Award #:89243325PFE000875
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORYMORGANTOWN, WV, 26507, USA

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

PSC

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS (6630)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/81aba46ef7a64a83b04c1576318fe5d3/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to award a sole source contract to TELEDYNE FLIR COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS INC. for the procurement of a Quantitative Optical Gas Imaging (QOGI) camera specifically designed for methane detection. This camera, the FLIR Gx320, is essential for enhancing research on identifying and quantifying fugitive methane emissions, as it allows for safe visualization and measurement of methane leaks that are otherwise invisible. The unique features of this camera, including its usability in hazardous environments and the ability to operate from a standard power outlet, make it a critical tool for NETL's objectives. Interested parties who believe they can meet these requirements must submit their capabilities in writing to Anissa Beasinger at anissa.beasinger@netl.doe.gov by 15:00 EDT on March 30, 2025, as this notice is not a request for proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Beasinger, Anissa M.
    (412) 596-0069
    Anissa.Beasinger@netl.doe.gov
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