Night Vision Devices for Foreign Military Sales (FMS)

This combined synopsis/solicitation (W91CRB-26-R-A025) issued by the U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) represents a 100% Small Business Set-Aside procurement for Thermal Imaging Devices. This acquisition is a country-directed requirement supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case AL-B-UBX for Albania. The Government intends to award a single, commercial Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to the responsible offeror representing the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) proposal. The procurement consists of three main items: - CLIN 0001: Ten (10) Day/Night Vector Binoculars (with daytime/nighttime viewing ranges of at least 10 km / 3 km and weighing under 5 lbs). - CLIN 0002: Five (5) ruggedized Thermal Monocular Sights (with a minimum 1000m detection range and 640x480 sensor resolution). - CLIN 0003: Five (5) Day/Night Binocular Video Recorders featuring GPS and removable memory (with a minimum 1800m detection range and IP67 waterproof rating). Key proposal requirements include active SAM registration with a Unique Entity ID, completed FAR 52.212-3, 52.204-24, and 52.204-26 provisions, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specification sheets, and a current Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Written questions must be submitted to Contract Specialist Angela H. McFillin by September 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Final proposals must be emailed to Angela H. McFillin and carbon-copied to Contracting Officer Lonny Matesky by September 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. The anticipated award date is no later than October 15, 2026.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract to deliver military-grade night vision and thermal imaging equipment to Albania. Under case AL-B-UBX AE24107, the contractor is required to procure and deliver ten Day/Night Binoculars with laser range-finding capabilities, five ruggedized Thermal Monocular Sights, and five Binocular Video Recorders equipped with GPS and thermal sensors. All hardware must be brand-new production of the latest configuration and meet strict military specifications, including MIL-STD-810G environmental standards. The contractor is responsible for marking all items with Item Unique Identification (IUID) codes in compliance with MIL-STD-130N and DFARS guidelines. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D 3951-18 commercial standards, and any wood packaging materials must comply with ISPM 15 phytosanitary regulations. Contractor personnel must complete specified Antiterrorism (AT) Level 1, iWATCH, and Operations Security (OPSEC) training. Final inspection, testing, and acceptance will occur at the contractor's origin facility, overseen by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). Additionally, the contractor must provide a minimum one-year warranty covering all parts and labor, with a required turnaround time of 60 days or less for repairs, including covering return transportation costs to Albania for validated warranty claims.

This combined synopsis/solicitation (W91CRB-26-R-A025) is issued by the U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The action seeks to procure thermal imaging devices under a country-directed Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case (AL-B-UBX) for Albania. The Government intends to award a single commercial, Firm-Fixed-Price contract using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach, with an anticipated award date no later than October 15, 2026. The solicitation requires three primary hardware items: - CLIN 0001: Vector Binoculars, Day/Night (Quantity: 10) - CLIN 0002: Thermal Monocular Sights (Quantity: 5) - CLIN 0003: Binocular Video Recorders, Day/Night (Quantity: 5) Proposals must include Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specification sheets, a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, and proof of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 or higher. Delivery is set as FOB Origin (Source) at the contractor's facility, with no partial shipments allowed. Written questions must be submitted to Contract Specialist Angela H. McFillin by September 15, 2026. Final quotes must be submitted via email to Ms. McFillin, carbon copying Contracting Officer Lonny Matesky, by September 29, 2026. Evaluation will be based on three factors: Cost/Price, Technical capability, and Past Performance.

This federal solicitation amendment (W91CRB26RA025A00004) addresses a vendor's technical inquiry regarding proposed product deviations for CLIN 0003 and country of origin requirements. The government clarifies that the minimum display resolution of 1920 x 1080 and the continuous battery operating time of 8 hours are strict, non-negotiable requirements; therefore, the proposed deviations of 1280 x 1024 resolution and a 4-hour battery life are unacceptable. Conversely, the government will accept a deviation in laser range accuracy of +/- 2 meters instead of the requested 1 meter at 1,000 meters, as this is not a hard requirement. Finally, the government confirms that while US-manufactured equipment is preferred, products manufactured in Canada are acceptable because Canada is a World Trade Organization member and not a prohibited source.

This document outlines Amendment A00003 for Solicitation W91CRB26RA025A00003, providing answers to three vendor questions regarding regulatory, cybersecurity, and packaging requirements. First, it refers offerors to Amendment A00002 for clarification on the Nonmanufacturer Rule (FAR 52.219-33). Second, regarding the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (Self) requirement, the government clarifies that offerors do not need to submit physical documentation; they must only provide their Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) CMMC Unique Identifier (UID) matching their CAGE code. Finally, the government resolves an inconsistency by confirming that MIL-STD-129R, as specified in the Statement of Work, is the governing standard for shipment packaging and marking compliance, rather than the older revision listed in the synopsis.

This Federal Request for Proposal (RFP), solicitation W91CRB-26-R-A025, is issued by the U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG). It is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 333310, seeking to procure thermal imaging devices. This country-directed procurement is a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirement for Albania (Case AL-B-UBX) and will result in a commercial Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The solicitation requires three distinct hardware items: * **CLIN 0001:** 10 Vector Binoculars (Day/Night) with a daytime viewing range of at least 10 km, eyesafe laser, and a weight under 5 pounds. * **CLIN 0002:** 5 ruggedized Thermal Monocular Sights featuring a detection range of at least 1,000 meters and a weight under 600 grams. * **CLIN 0003:** 5 Binocular Video Recorders (Day/Night) with GPS, an eyesafe laser, and at least 8 hours of battery life. The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach, assessing cost/price, technical capability, and past performance. Proposals must include original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specification sheets, completed FAR provisions (including 52.212-3, 52.04-24, and 52.04-26), and a current Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 or higher. Delivery is FOB Origin (Contractor's Facility), with no partial shipments allowed. Questions must be submitted to Contract Specialist Angela H. McFillin by September 15, 2026. Final electronic proposals are due by 10:00 AM EST on September 29, 2026, with contract award anticipated by October 15, 2026.

Solicitation Amendment W91CRB26RA025A00002 for the Department of the Army provides a clarification regarding small business participation rules for this 100% Small Business Set-Aside procurement. Because the Nonmanufacturer Rule waiver does not apply to this acquisition, any nonmanufacturer or distributor submitting a proposal must source their products from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that qualifies as a U.S. small business. Additionally, while offerors do not need to provide an official OEM authorization letter, they must submit the name and CAGE code of their supplier along with their proposal so the government can verify the supplier's small business status.

This document is a formal amendment (W91CRB26RA025A00001) for a federal solicitation, providing critical questions and answers to clarify proposal requirements. Key clarifications include: - **OEM Documentation:** Non-OEM offerors are not required to provide an OEM authorization letter or distributor documentation, though OEM specification sheets remain mandatory. - **CMMC Requirement:** Offerors must meet Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (Self-Assessment). - **Price Evaluation:** The government will evaluate the total proposed price based on the combined sum of CLIN 0001, CLIN 0002, and CLIN 0003, rather than just CLIN 0001. - **Point of Contact:** The correct email address for submitting questions and proposals is confirmed as angela.h.mcfillin.civ@army.mil, correcting a previous typographical error.