U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration & Naturalization Service, 7701 N. Stemmons Freeway (ACDCAP), Dallas, Texas 75247

66 -- THERMAL IMAGING AND VIDEO CAMERAS SOL ACD-99-SS-0005 DUE 030199 POC Cheryl Aldridge 214 905-5392 Sources Sought-Equipment capable of thermal imaging at night and compatible color video camera for day use. The U.S. Border Patrol is investigating methods of monitoring large areas of land during temporary increases in illegal activity. The method discussed here will be a portable, remotely operated and monitored, sensor array platform capable of rapid deployment and remain on station at an altitude of approximately 500 to 1,000 feet, 24 hours a day for 3 to 5 days at a time. We will use a government owned TCOM 15-meter helium aerostat as a test bed from March 20, 1999 to April 12, 1999. Location of the test is within a 70 mile radius north of Brownsville TX. Vendors will have the opportunity to schedule several days to mount and demonstrate their equipment. The amount of time available for each demonstration will be determined by the number of vendors requesting consideration. SENSOR ARRAY: The minimum sensor array will consist of a thermal image for night and a color video camera for day use. Additional devices will be considered such as; targeting laser, antipersonnel radar and other devices that will identify humans directly underneath and 360 degrees at a distance of up to 5 miles, day or night. ARRAY CONTROL: Control of the sensors will be from the ground. They may be either wireless or through the tether fibers or wires and control all functions of each unit while monitoring. PAYLOAD SPECIFICATIONS: 1. 130lbs maximum including mounting hardware. Platform drawings are available upon written request. Vendor to mount and interface with Government platform as specified above. Installation and interfacing will NOT be provided by the INS or Border Patrol. 2. The demonstrator will attach their adapters to the Government's platform. 3. Equipment must be "all weather" capable, meaning sealed from any moisture incursion caused either by rain or changes in altitude. 4. Power available: 120VAC, 60hz, 1kW. 5. Three multi-mode fiber optic strands are available. Connector information available upon written request. 6. Shielded twisted pair, 2 each, are available. 7. Provide a minimum of one infrared and one compatible color video camera capable of maximum 180 degree by 360 degree articulation from under the platform. Remotely controlled and monitored, mounted in/on a bracket made for platform. 8. Provide a monitoring and controlling station with a NTSC video output for recording. 9. Provide documentation, specifications and availability of the products demonstrated. The Government will not provide any secure storage. Interested firms are invited to participate in this evaluation. Send a written request to the office listed above or by facsimile at 214 767-7458. Posted 01/06/99 (W-SN285453). (0006)

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