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67 -- CAMERA SOL F08651-95-R00156 POC Contact Lillie Pittman, (904) 882-9249, Contract Specialist, Lonnie Oswalt, Contracting Officer. The Air Force Development Test Center (AFDTC) intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Amber Engineering, Inc., 5756 Thornwood Dr., Galeta, CA 93117-3802, (805) 683-6621. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Amber Engineer is the only known source that can meet the government's minimum essential requirements for a camera, 256X256 Snapshot InSb system LN2 Amber Engineering Inc., model number 5256SS. The high speed infrared camera system is used to determine the thermal characteristics of heated objects. The characteristic temperatures of these objects is as low as 400 degrees Kelvin and no higher than 800 degrees Kelvin. This camera system will be used to analyze a surface's thermal gradient as it encounters deformation. The following are salient features of the system. Integration time of as low as 2 micro-seconds in the snapshot mode. Integration of entire focal plane takes place at the same time (i.e. complete focal plane integration after 2 micro-seconds). Adjustable integration time. Integration time is independent of readout logic. The pixel size will be at least 25um by 25um and no greater then 40 um by 40 um with greater than 70 percent quantum efficiency fill factor product. Operational wavelength of 2 microns to 5 microns. Correlated non-uniformity's of less than 0.1 percent. Four channel acquisition providing three additional channels when system is expanded to meet future requirements. Array size of at least 256 by 128 pixels. Technical questions may be directed to Mr. Van Tassel (904) 882-4044. Required delivery time is 120 ARO. Replies to this synopsis should be provided to AFDTC/PKOS, 205 W. D Avenue, Suite 541, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6862. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Firms are also requested to submit information regarding their capabilities (i.e., literature, catalogs, brochures, ect) to furnish supplies that comply with the requirements of the government. (No contract award will be made on the basis of bids/proposals received in response to this synopsis.) Firms responding to this solicitation should reference F08651-95-R-0156 and indicate whether they are or are not a small or small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1 and 52.219-2 and whether they are a manufacturer or dealer/distributor. The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based on responses hereto. Requests for copies of this solicitation must be in writing, and can be faxed to (904) 882-9442. Telephone requests will not be honored. See Note 12 and 22 (0058)

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