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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 12, 2005 FBO #1202
SOURCES SOUGHT

99 -- Commercially Available Night Vision Equipment for Use in Combat Engineering and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Missions

Notice Date

3/10/2005
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

333314 — Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AAC - Air Armament Center, AAC/PK 205 West D Avenue, Suite 433, Eglin AFB, FL, 32542-6864
 

ZIP Code

32542-6864
 

Solicitation Number

ACSSS-05-002
 

Response Due

4/9/2005
 

Archive Date

4/24/2005
 

Point of Contact

Michael Washington, Contracting Officer, Phone (850)883-3519, Fax (850)882-9381, - Brian Ellison, Contract Specialist, Phone (850)883-3528, Fax (850)882-9381,
 

E-Mail Address

michael.washington@eglin.af.mil, brian.ellison@eglin.af.mil
 

Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This synopsis is for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a request for proposal and is not considered a commitment by the Government. The Air Armament Center, Agile Combat Support Systems Squadron (ACSSS), at Eglin AFB, FL, seeks sources and information on commercially available, night vision equipment (NVE) for use in supporting the Airborne Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron, Engineers (RED HORSE) combat engineering and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) missions. Airborne RED HORSE engineering and EOD operations include rapid deployment into combat locations, assessing airfield capabilities, preparing helicopter and aircraft landing areas, clearing airfield and nearby surfaces of unexploded ordnance and making areas safe for use by friendly forces. The NVE equipment shall provide an imaging infrared (IR) camera integrated with night vision goggles (NVG) to enhance operations in low light/no light environments with the following system features: the NVE must support “hands-free” operation; equipment weight and size cannot limit operations; equipment controls must be easy to operate with or without gloves being worn; power sources should provide 3-4 hours of continuous operation; battery-operated equipment must use batteries that are standard commercial or military types; NVG field-of-view (FOV) should be 40 degrees minimum; IR camera FOV should be adequate to perform RED HORSE and EOD tasks; IR camera spatial resolution must be adequate to perform “close-up” tasks that require personnel to see fine detail; minimum focus range of 50 centimeters; wide-field of view and high spatial resolution requirements can be satisfied by interchangeable lenses; combined IR and NVG image alignment provides adequate image quality to support RED HORSE and EOD tasks; NVE can be used without image deterioration in temperature ranging from -20 degrees C to 40 degrees C and can be stored without damage in temperatures ranging from -30 degrees C to 50 degrees C; NVE can be safely used in rain or snowfall; NVE will withstand normal field handling; NVE must not allow dust to penetrate inside the equipment; NVE system is submersible to a depth of 1 meter in water; personnel can use the NVE while driving vehicles or walking. To initiate an exchange of information, ACSSS requests that interested parties submit product samples, brochures, marketing materials, and/or test documentation describing the specifications and existing capabilities of the platforms. As part of your response, please include information on: performance characteristics, commercial availability (sources and outlets), delivery/lead time, and warranty terms and conditions. Responses will be evaluated and a list of potential suppliers will be established containing those firms determined capable of fulfilling the Government’s requirements. At a later date, the Government may acquire one or more units for initial testing and evaluation and a subsequent purchase of an unspecified number from one or more of these vendors. This sources sought/request for information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any follow-on acquisitions. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI, or otherwise pay for the information solicited. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of submission of responses to this RFI and Government use of such information. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any industry input as a result of this RFI. The Government recognizes that proprietary data may be part of this effort. If so, clearly mark such restricted or proprietary data and present it as an addendum to the non-restricted/non-proprietary information. For further information concerning technical aspects, contact Mr. Mark Brock, Program Engineer, ACSSS, 314 W. Choctawhatchee Ave, Suite 104, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-5717, or by telephone at (850) 883-3632, e-mail address: mark.brock@eglin.af.mil. Firms responding to this synopsis should state whether they are or are not a small business concern or small, disadvantaged business concern as defined by FAR 52.219-1 and 52.219-2, respectively. Respondents capable of satisfying the requirement should respond to Michael Washington, Contracting Officer, via e-mail (preferred) to michael.washington@eglin.af.mil; by facsimile to (850) 882-9381; by phone at (850) 883-3528; or in writing to ATTN: Michael Washington, Contracting Officer, ACSSS, 314 W. Choctawhatchee Ave, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6861 within 30 calendar days after the publication of this announcement. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO WWW.FEDBIZOPPS.GOV ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (10-MAR-2005); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
 

Web Link

Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.eps.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AAC/ACSSS-05-002/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: 314 W. Choctawhatchee Ave. Suite 104 EGLIN AFB FL

Zip Code: 32542-5717

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00766480-F 20050312/050310213721 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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