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70 -- IR CAMERA SOL 99089DA1 DUE 051899 POC Mary F. Thomas, Contract Specialist, Phone (281) 483-8828, Fax (281) 483-2138, Email mary.f.thomas1@jsc.nasa.gov -- Ronald Johnson, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 483-4164, Fax (281) 483-2138, Email ronald.johnson1@jsc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/JSC/date.html#99089DA1. E-MAIL: Mary F. Thomas, mary.f.thomas1@jsc.nasa.gov. NASA/JSC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the upgrading of JSC's Thermal Infrared Imaging (IR) Radiometer and Thermal Image Analysis Workstation system, commonly known as an IR Camera. JSC's IR Camera toolkit will be used to research and develop operational thermal IR imaging techniques for supporting human spaceflight and exploration and various terrestrial applications. The IR Camera project will provide the engineering prototype for internal and external IR cameras to provide real-time thermal IR imaging, quantitative temperature measurements, "night vision," viewing thought fire/smoke filled module capability, and remote leak location capability. The sytem will also be used to prototype the ISS Crew Return Vehicle (CRV) external imaging during the X-38 free-flight testing. The IR Camera system must meet the following technical performance specifications: DETECTOR: 320x240 uncooled microbolometer focal plane array; 8 to 12 um spectral sensitivity; NETD @ 30 deg C<0.07 deg C; internal temperature stabilization; internal reference calibration. SIGNAL PROCESSING: 14-bits, 16,384 levels, 84dB digitizing resolution; -40 deg C (-40 deg F) to 1,500 deg C (2,732 deg F) temperature measurement range; +/- 2% or 2 deg C temperature measurement accuracy; correct for distance and atmospheric temperature and relative humidity atmospheric correction capability; correct for user input target emissivity; background temperature correction; user selectable up to 32 images for real-time integration; image freeze mode display. TEMP. MEASUREMENT: Moveable spot (on-screen cursor), area (min, max, and average temp), isotherm, profile, reverse polarity, auto center temperature, auto temperature span and delta measurement. OPTICAL: 26 deg horizontal x 19.5 deg vertical field of view (FOV) standard 25 deg lens; 1.4 mRad instantaneous FOV standard 25 lens; 20 inches to infinity focus range; 2:1 and 4:1 ratios image zoom; wide-angle (12.5 deg) and telescopic 50 deg optional lens; minimum capability of four user installable filters. USER INTERFACE: Color eye-piece and sunlight readable hi-intensity 3-inch LCD display; back-lighted keyboard; black & white or color (minimum 256 levels with 8 user selectable palettes) image. DIGITAL DATA STORAGE: User selectable 8 or 14-bit TIFF file format; industry standard type II PCMCIA card; minimum 40 mb storage media; encoded with each digital and video image frame including time and date image parameters; full color 8-bit images shall be directly importable to industry standard word processing programs such as Microsoft Word without the use of third party image file format conversion programs (full OLE-2 compliant). Temperature span and spot, time and date shall be readable from industry standard word processing programs such as Microsoft Word without the use of third party image conversion programs. ANALOG DATA OUTPUT: RS-170, NTSC, S-Video formats. ANALOG DATA INPUT: RS-170 playback video format. REMOTE CONTROL: Serial RS-232 compatible command link; full remote lens focus capability. POWER LINE AND BATTERY OPERATION: Operate on 6 VDC drawing < 15W system power; 93 to 250 VAC, 47-63 Hz line power; industry standard (Sony type) camcorder batteries. DIMENSIONS: Size less than 9 inch long x 5 inch wide x 4 inch high. WEIGHT: Total less than 7 pounds with LCD display, battery, and 25 deg lens. MECHANICAL: Metal case (aluminum preferred[no beryllium]) IP54 IEC 359 enclosure; 70g IEC 68-2-6 shock resistance; -40 deg C to 70 deg C IEC 359 storage temperature; -20 deg C to 50 deg C IEC 359 operating temperature. IMAGE ANALYSIS: IBM PC computer card compatibility. Thermal image analysis capabilities: multiple image gallery with sorting; fully scaleable thermal images; fully scaleable visual images; 8 user selectable color palette; black & white or color (256) display; image magnify capability; temperature differencing over time; sequential image analysis capability; provide capability for up to 255: user defined spots with individual emissivity/background temperature, user defined areas with min, max and average temperature, text labels with arrows; report generation capability include: auto transfer of IR and visual image data (including text) to report page(s), compatible with all Microsoft Windows compatible printers. Analog data input: minimum 3 analog video (RS-170/NSTC compatible) input ports. Data compatibility: fully backward compatible with thermal IR imagery (video and digital format) produced by Inframetrics Model 600 and Model 760 thermal imaging radiometers. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/JSC intends to purchase the items from Inframetrics, Inc., of N. Billerica, Massachusetts. Inframetrics, Inc. is the only known source who can provide a complete Thermal Infrared Imaging Radiometer (ThermaCam Ultra) and Thermal Image Analysis Workstation (ThermaGram) system which is fully backward compatible with the 14+ year database of IR imagery from Johnson Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, and Marshall Space Flight Center. System is compatible with existing Space Shuttle and Space Station video hardware -- Canon XL1 Camcorder Power Interface (CCPI). The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 22. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html. Interested firms have 15 days from the publication of this synopsis to submit in writing to the identified point of contact, their qualifications/capabilities. Such qualifications/capabilities will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses received after the 15 days or without the required information will be considered nonresponsive to the synopsis and will not be considered. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note "B". Posted 05/03/99 (D-SN326811). (0123)

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