Thermal Imager

The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) seeks a high-speed, high dynamic range thermal imaging system for its Center for Technical Intelligence and Research (CTISR) and graduate optical engineering labs. This Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines minimum technical requirements, including specific focal lengths, a dynamic range greater than 800 degrees C, a spectral range of 3-5 microns, and a frame rate exceeding 600 Hz (full frame) and 35 kHz (maximum). The system must also have a minimum exposure time of 1 microsecond or less and an FPA size of at least 640x512. All products must be manufactured in a qualifying country as per DFARS 225.872. Delivery is required within 90 days of award, with all shipping costs included in the contractor's proposal. A one-year warranty is required, and payment will be made upon submission of a properly prepared invoice after final inspection and acceptance.

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) FA860126Q0026, issued by the US Air Force for the acquisition of an AFIT - HDR M700 Thermal Imager. The solicitation, issued on March 24, 2026, seeks a high-speed, high dynamic range thermal imaging system on a firm-fixed-price basis. Key provisions include electronic submission of payment requests via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), detailed instructions for item unique identification and valuation, and various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses covering areas like small business participation, environmental compliance, and prohibition on certain foreign procurements. The contractor is responsible for delivery within 90 calendar days from the award date to Wright Patterson AFB, OH. An ombudsman is available for concerns, but not for technical inquiries or offer deadlines.