high-speed, high dynamic range, thermal imaging system
ID: FA8601_THERMAL_IMAGERType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8601 AFLCMC PZIOWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-5344, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (6650)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8686a568712a4b84b2e9581def8d625a/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for a high-speed, high dynamic range thermal imaging system. This system is intended to operate in the medium-wavelength infrared (MWIR) band and is crucial for advancing research capabilities at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), particularly in graduate optical engineering labs and ongoing defense-centered projects. Interested firms are required to submit a capability statement electronically to the designated contacts by December 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, with all submissions becoming government property and subject to specific formatting guidelines. For further inquiries, interested parties can reach out to Danara Barlow at danara.barlow@us.af.mil or Jessica Stamper at jessica.stamper.2@us.af.mil.

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    Danara Barlow
    danara.barlow@us.af.mil
    Jessica Stamper
    jessica.stamper.2@us.af.mil
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