Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Requirement for Qty 100 Smart Thor HD 384 Thermal Sights
ID: W91CRB-26-R-STTSType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA

NAICS

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

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OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (6650)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground, is seeking proposals for the procurement of 100 Smart Thor HD 384 Thermal Sights as part of a Foreign Military Sales initiative for Tunisia. This requirement includes specific technical specifications such as a Focal Point Array size not larger than 640x512, a 384x288 sensor, and a magnification range of 4.5-18x, with a human detection range of up to 1500 meters. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS Code 334511, emphasizing the importance of these thermal sights for military operations. Interested contractors must submit their quotes by 10:00 AM EST on December 18, 2025, and are encouraged to direct any inquiries to Charrissa Stancell at charrissa.m.stancell.civ@army.mil before the deadline for questions on December 11, 2025.

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    The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) W91CRB-26-R-STTS for 100 Smart Thor-HD FMG 384, 4.5-18x Thermal weapon sights, or equivalent, for Foreign Military Sales to Tunisia. This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS Code 334511. Key technical specifications include a Focal Point Array (FPA) size not larger than 640x512, pixel pitch not smaller than 17 microns, 384x288 sensor, 4.5-18x magnification, and 1500-meter human detection. Proposals for this Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract are due by 10:00 AM EST on December 18, 2025. Quotes will be evaluated based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, considering price and technical capability to meet specifications. Offerors must be registered in SAM and include specific FAR provisions with their submissions.
    This Statement of Work outlines the provision of 100 Thermal Imaging Weapon Sights to Tunisia under a Foreign Military Sales case. The contract mandates new production hardware, including specific technical specifications for the sights (e.g., Focal Point Array size, magnification, battery life, human detection range). Key requirements include Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking for items exceeding $5,000, adhering to MIL-STD-130N w/Ch1, and comprehensive reporting to the Aberdeen Proving Ground Army Acquisition Command. The contractor must comply with Antiterrorism (AT Level 1) and iWATCH training, develop an Operations Security (OPSEC) plan, and ensure personnel security training. Packaging must meet ASTM D 3951-18 and ISPM 15 for wood packaging materials. A one-year warranty, benefiting Tunisia directly, is required, covering repair and transportation costs. The contractor is also responsible for identifying and mitigating hazards associated with the equipment in accordance with MIL-STD-882E.
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