Highspeed Thermal Camera Telops M3K from Exosense

NASA/NSSC intends to award a sole-source contract to TELOPS INC for a Highspeed Thermal Camera Telops M3K from Exosense. This procurement is justified under FAR 12.102(a), as TELOPS INC is identified as the sole provider. The contract will be managed by NASA/NSSC, with performance at NASA/Langley Research Center (LARC). The acquisition of these commercial items or services will follow FAR Part 12 procedures, with NAICS Code 334516. Interested organizations may submit capabilities by 7:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on May 20, 2026, to determine if the procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. The decision to not compete is at the government's discretion, and oral communications are not accepted. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, applies, and the primary point of contact is Shanna L. Patterson.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center recommends a sole-source negotiation with Exosens for the Telops M3K High-speed Thermal Camera. The estimated cost is unspecified, with a five-month performance period. This recommendation is based on the camera's unique ability to achieve a 3K Hz full-frame rate and a 100K Hz minimum frame rate, which surpasses competitors like FLIR and InfraTec. Using any other camera would hinder the reproduction and expansion of existing work, prevent direct performance comparisons with current equipment, and fail to meet the required acquisition speeds. This acquisition is crucial for maintaining research continuity and achieving specific project objectives.

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) with a Telops Fast M3K High-speed Thermal Camera. The document specifies that Exosens is the sole vendor for this item, meeting the high-speed criteria required by NASA. The period of performance for this contract is five months from the task issuance date, with delivery of the camera and lens to Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. The document includes a quote from Exosens and a justification for the sole-source procurement. A NASA Technical Representative will serve as the liaison between the contractor and the Contracting Officer Representative.