SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Polarimetric hyper-spectral imaging (HSI) capability in the long-wave infrared (LWIR)
- Notice Date
- 11/15/2011
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 333314
— Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, ASC/PKO, 1940 ALLBROOK DRIVE, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, 45433-5309, United States
- ZIP Code
- 45433-5309
- Solicitation Number
- FA8601-12-T-0051(ss)
- Archive Date
- 12/15/2011
- Point of Contact
- Jennifer R. Begg, Phone: 9375222277
- E-Mail Address
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Jennifer.Begg@wpafb.af.mil
(Jennifer.Begg@wpafb.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS (Not a Notice of Solicitation) The United States Air Force, ASC/Operational Contracting Division, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is seeking potential sources that are capable of providing polarimetric hyper-spectral imaging(HSI) capability in the long-wave infrared (LWIR). Firms responding shall specify that their equipment meets the specifications provided below and provide detailed product information to show clear technical compliance. Additionally, sales history including recent commercial companies sold to should be included to determine commerciality. The specific technical requirements of this polarization hardware (PH) are as follows: • Shall be compatible with Telops, Inc. Hyper-Cam. • The PH must enable the collection of HSI data between 8-12 µm in two orthogonal polarization states, hereafter denoted H for horizontal (0°) and V for vertical (90°). • The PH substrate must be a non-hygroscopic material. • The extinction ratio of the PH must be 300:1 or better between 8-12 µm. For example, the throughput of V-polarized light must be a factor of 300 less than H-polarized light when the PH is in the H position. • The transmission efficiency of the desired polarization state must be greater than 70% between 8-12 µm. • Selection of the H or V polarization state must occur with an accuracy of 0.1°. For example, H = 0.0°±0.1° and V = 90.0°±0.1°. • The H or V polarization angle must not fluctuate more than 0.1° during data acquisition. These research projects require calibrated polarimetric HSI data collected under challenging field (non-laboratory) conditions. To expedite field data collection and reduce probability of data acquisition mistakes, the polarizing hardware (PH) must be fully integrated into the instrument. In addition to the specifications above, the following requirements pertaining to its operation within the existing Telops Hyper-Cam instrument and associated control software must be met: • The PH must have a clear aperture of at least 71 mm to enable use of the Hyper-Cam's full entrance aperture. • The PH must be placed behind the Hyper-Cam's on-board blackbody calibration sources to ensure the effects of the PH are accounted for during instrument calibration. • The PH must be removable by the end-user so that non-polarimetric HSI data can still be collected with the upgraded LWIR Hyper-Cam. • The Hyper-Cam data acquisition software must be modified so that specific polarization states (e.g., horizontal and vertical) can be selected using the graphical user interface (GUI). Additionally, the GUI must indicate which polarization state (H or V) is currently active. • The Hyper-Cam data acquisition software must be modified so that the specific polarization state (e.g., horizontal or vertical) is stored in the header file of each raw polarimetric HSI data cube. All interested firms shall submit a response demonstrating their capabilities to produce the requested equipment to the Primary Point of Contact listed below. As stipulated in FAR 15.201, responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government's discretion. Firms responding should indicate whether they are, or are not, a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, or a woman owned business. The general definition of a small business is one that is independently owned and operated, is not dominant in the field of operation in which it is proposing on Air Force contracts and with its affiliates; and the number of employees does not exceed 500. NAICS Code to be used for this acquisition is 333314. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based upon responses hereto for any subsequent acquisition. Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a Foreign-owned/Foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. This sources sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not individually be notified of the results of any government assessments. The Government's evaluation of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses, or any particular small business designation (e.g. SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WOSB, VOSB, etc.). Capabilities package: All interested firms shall submit a capabilities package that explicitly demonstrates company capabilities-indicating examples of commercial sales-and product specifications related to this effort. Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address: Jennifer.Begg@wpafb.af.mil in a Microsoft word compatible format or mailed to ASC/PKOAA POC: Jennifer Begg, 1940 Allbrook Dr., Rm 109, Wright-Patterson AFB, Oh 45433-5309 to be received no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, 22 November 2011. Direct all questions concerning this acquisition to Jennifer Begg at Jennifer.Begg@wpafb.af.mil.
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