Second Generation Forward Looking Infrared Commanders Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV), CITV Components, Repairs, and Engineering Services - Follow on
ID: W909MY25R0003Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG CONT CT WASH OFCALEXANDRIA, VA, 22331-0700, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT, EMITTED AND REFLECTED RADIATION (5855)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the manufacture and delivery of the Second Generation Forward Looking Infrared Commanders Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV) and its components, as well as repair and engineering services. The procurement aims to enhance the thermal imaging capabilities of military vehicles, which are crucial for improving situational awareness for commanders in operational settings. Interested parties must demonstrate their qualifications in thermal imaging technology and provide detailed company information, including past project experience, by the deadline of 4:00 PM EST on February 23, 2025. For inquiries, contact Mark Bublak at mark.c.bublak.civ@army.mil or Alexis Williams at alexis.r.williams.civ@army.mil.

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    The document outlines the components and specifications of the Second Generation Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV). It lists various parts related to the CITV system, including sight assemblies, servo electronics units, and advanced video processors, along with their corresponding National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and government part numbers. The components are essential for enhancing the thermal imaging capabilities of military vehicles, ensuring improved situational awareness for commanders in operational settings. The file specifies both reusable and export variants of the CITV items, emphasizing their role in effective military operations. Overall, the main purpose of the document is to provide a detailed inventory of CITV components, relevant for federal procurement processes and contracts related to defense technology.
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