Source Sought for MS177B HyperSpectral Imaging (HSI) imaging spectrometer
ID: MS177B_SSType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8601 AFLCMC PZIOWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-5344, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

GEOPHYSICAL INSTRUMENTS (6655)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e0cedfe1a7244ad08c8a75ef3037ef97/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking sources for the modification of MS-177 legacy sensors to MS-177B sensors as part of a collaborative mission with an Air Force partner. The procurement aims to evaluate the ability and data rights needs for this project, with a particular focus on obtaining cost estimates for Unlimited Rights for Data related to the legacy MS-177 sensor, MS-177A, and MS-177B, as well as a breakdown of costs for various levels of data rights. This initiative is crucial for enhancing Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Special Operations capabilities at Wright Patterson AFB in Ohio. Interested parties are requested to submit their cost estimates by December 8, 2025, at 4 PM EST, to Collin Harris via email at collin.harris.1@us.af.mil, with copies to john.heinl@us.af.mil and wayne.wolfe.3@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Collin Harris
    (937) 522-4540
    collin.harris.1@us.af.mil
    john Heinl
    john.heinl@us.af.mil
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