FLIR RS6780 IR Camera
ID: FA461025QFLIRType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4610 30 CONS PKVANDENBERG SFB, CA, 93437-5212, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

CAMERAS, MOTION PICTURE (6710)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c311cdf1415b4ac79feae8561c03479c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the 30th Contracting Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, is conducting a Sources Sought Announcement to identify potential sources capable of providing an alternative to the FLIR RS6780 IR Camera. The procurement aims to assess market interest and capabilities for supplying mobile optics equipment that meets or exceeds the specified technical requirements, including an Indium Antimonide (InSb) detector and a spectral range of 3.0 to 5.0 micrometers. This equipment is critical for mission support within federal operations, emphasizing the need for high-performance imaging capabilities. Interested vendors are invited to submit their responses, including a completed Sources Sought Questionnaire, to the primary contact, Noah Blake, at noah.blake.3@spaceforce.mil, and the secondary contact, James Hluska, at james.hluska@spaceforce.mil, by 12:00 P.M. PST on December 23, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Noah Blake
    noah.blake.3@spaceforce.mil
    James Hluska
    james.hluska@spaceforce.mil
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    Attachment 1 Salient Characteristics.docx
    The document outlines the technical specifications for mobile optics equipment required for mission support within a federal RFP context. It details the use of an Indium Antimonide (InSb) detector and specifies a spectral range of 3.0 to 5.0 micrometers with a resolution of 640 x 512 pixels. The lens features a closed-cycle rotary sensor cooling and a zoom ratio of 50-250mm, expandable up to 150-750mm with a 3X lens extender. Additional capabilities include a high-speed recording option, standard SDI video output, and imaging temperatures ranging from 10°C to 3000°C. The system also includes a self-contained filter wheel for neutral density filters, enhancing its functionality. This document serves as a precise guide for vendors responding to the RFP, focusing on the necessary specifications for the FLIR RS6780 Camera System to support federal and state/local mission requirements effectively.
    Attachment 2 Sources Sought_2 ROPS Camera WITH Lens.docx
    The 30th Contracting Squadron is issuing a Sources Sought Announcement to assess market interest and capabilities for supplying an alternative to the FLIR RS6780 IR Camera for the 2nd Range Operation Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. This announcement is not a formal solicitation and does not imply any commitment from the Government. Potential suppliers are invited to respond by December 23, 2024, with details on their capabilities to produce equivalent or superior products as specified in the attached document. Respondents should discuss any potential barriers, provide a comparative analysis of their products against the FLIR RS6780, and estimate the timeline needed to formulate a quote. The relevant NAICS code for this procurement is 334511, indicating the types of products involved. The announcement emphasizes the voluntary nature of submissions, with no financial compensation for any costs incurred by respondents.
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