INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE (1) PYLON-IR: 1.7 CHARGE-COUPLED DEVICE (CCD) CAMERA
ID: W911Q25Q0053Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG ADELPHIADELPHI, MD, 20783-1197, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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FIBER OPTIC LIGHT TRANSFER AND IMAGE TRANSFER DEVICES (6035)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Research Laboratory, intends to solicit a single source for the procurement of one Pylon-IR: 1.7 charge-coupled device (CCD) camera, with the solicitation number W911QX-25-Q-0053. This specialized equipment is crucial for advancing the laboratory's research capabilities and is to be delivered within 24 weeks after contract award. The government plans to negotiate exclusively with Teledyne Digital Imaging US, Inc., and interested firms must submit their proposals via email within five days of the solicitation posting, providing relevant business size and socioeconomic status in accordance with NAICS code 334516. For further inquiries, potential vendors can contact Andrea Minter at andrea.m.minter.civ@army.mil or by phone at 520-691-5390.

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    The Adelphi Local List outlines specific instructions regarding a federal contracting solicitation primarily directed at Teledyne Digital Imaging US, Inc., under a Firm-Fixed Price contract. It emphasizes the intent to negotiate exclusively with one source, with provisions for vendors to submit proposals prior to the specified deadline. Key points include the requirement for government inspection and acceptance at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, tax exemptions for Maryland sales, and directed payment instructions via the Wide Area Workflow system. Provisions regarding foreign nationals under the contract highlight immigration compliance and documentation verification. Additionally, the document includes clauses concerning telecommunications and data privacy, prohibiting the use of specific foreign equipment, enhancing national security measures. It showcases the structured approach necessary for compliance with federal contracting protocols, emphasizing responsibility in reporting and compliance with technological standards. The document aims to streamline procurement processes while ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards in government contracting.
    The document is a solicitation (W911QX-25-Q-0053) issued by the federal government for one Pylon-IR: 1.7 charge-coupled device (CCD) camera. It follows the guidelines of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for commercial item solicitations. The government intends to negotiate exclusively with Teledyne Digital Imaging US, Inc. for this acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The camera (Part Number PN: PYR-1024-17) is to be delivered to the Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland, within 24 weeks after contract award. Firms responding to the solicitation must email their proposals within five days of posting, providing business size and socioeconomic status relevant to the NAICS code 334516. The document includes numerous federal clauses applicable to the contract, addressing compliance with various statutes and regulations. While the competition is limited to one source, all proposals will be considered before the deadline. Overall, this solicitation reflects the government’s need for specialized equipment to advance its research capabilities.
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