Flash Thermography
ID: A25-005Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8125 AFSC PZIMATINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, USA

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

PRESSURE, TEMPERATURE, AND HUMIDITY MEASURING AND CONTROLLING INSTRUMENTS (6685)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4909abcd2c8343e189cc18d7f444bf50/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking proposals for a Flash Thermography Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) system to enhance technical inspection methods at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) located at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. The procurement requires a Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) camera with a high-resolution InSb Focal Plane Array (FPA), along with specific lens and digital output capabilities, as well as a flash illumination component with programmable controls and external triggering options. This initiative is crucial for ensuring safety and reliability in aircraft operations, reflecting the Air Force's commitment to advanced inspection technologies. Interested parties can reach out to primary contact Shana Mandley at shana.mandley@us.af.mil or secondary contact Sheridan Robison at sheridan.robison@us.af.mil for further details.

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    Shana Mandley
    shana.mandley@us.af.mil
    Sheridan Robison
    sheridan.robison@us.af.mil
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    Draft Item Description for Flash Thermography.pdf
    The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) at Tinker Air Force Base is soliciting proposals for a Flash Thermography Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) system. The request includes specifications for a Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) camera, requiring a high-resolution InSb Focal Plane Array (FPA) and specific lens and digital output capabilities. Additionally, the system must feature a flash illumination component with programmable controls and an external triggering option, alongside a rugged data acquisition computer equipped with substantial storage and processing power. The accompanying software must support various signal reconstruction functions, including data file conversion and image processing capabilities. This initiative underscores the Air Force's commitment to enhancing technical inspection methods to ensure safety and reliability in aircraft operations.
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