High-Speed FLIR Camera, Hardware and Accessories Sources Sought
ID: N0017425SN0033Type: Special Notice
AwardedAug 28, 2025
Award #:N0017425P1145
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISIONINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110)

PSC

CAMERAS, MOTION PICTURE (6710)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), is seeking to procure a High-Speed Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Camera System from Teledyne FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. This procurement will be conducted as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) supply contract on a sole source basis, as only one supplier meets the government's specific requirements under 10 USC 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. The specialized equipment is crucial for the government's operational needs, emphasizing a streamlined approach to procurement. Interested parties must submit their correspondence by 3:00 p.m. EST on June 20, 2025, via email to Diane Hicks at diane.d.hicks.civ@us.navy.mil, with larger files needing to be compressed and renamed appropriately.

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    The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) seeks to procure a High Speed Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Camera System from Teledyne FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. This procurement will be conducted as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) supply contract on a sole source basis, citing that only one supplier meets the government's requirements under 10 USC 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. The notice clarifies that this is not an invitation for competitive proposals, and any submissions will be considered at the government’s discretion without any guarantee of solicitation or award. Interested parties must submit correspondence by June 18, 2025, via email to Diane Hicks, while larger files are required to be compressed and renamed appropriately. The context of this procurement indicates a focused need for specialized equipment, highlighting the government’s streamlined approach to meet its operational needs efficiently.
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) seeks to contract a sole source for the INHD-CD FLIR Camera System from Teledyne FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. This procurement involves providing high-speed FLIR camera hardware and necessary accessories to support government operations. The intended contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and, as justified under 10 USC 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, it is pursued on a sole-source basis due to the specific needs that only one supplier can meet. While this notice serves to inform and invite potential responses, it explicitly states that it does not constitute a request for competitive proposals, nor will any solicitation be published. Interested parties must submit their responses via email by the specified deadline. The document emphasizes that it is at the government's discretion to determine whether to continue with the sole-source approach. Overall, this initiative underlines the exclusive sourcing strategy for specialized government equipment.
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