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67--Near-Infrared Digital Camera

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DOI-SNOTE-050208-002Federal

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The U.S. Department of the Interior's Minerals Management Service plans to award a firm-fixed price contract on a sole-source basis to Spiricon Inc., located in Logan, Utah, for the procurement of a Near-Infrared Digital Camera System and related parts. This camera system is intended for integration into the Automated Laser Instrumentation Measurement System (ALIMS) Laboratory at the Redstone Technical Test Center (RTTC), which supports testing of U.S. Army Laser Designator Systems. The ALIMS laboratory, operational for over a decade, is undergoing an upgrade to enhance its capabilities. Spiricon Inc. is uniquely positioned to provide a Near-Infrared camera that is both technically and physically compatible with the existing system, avoiding the need for costly and extensive redesign and integration efforts that would be necessary with any alternative vendor. After conducting market research, including expert consultation and internal reviews, it was determined that Spiricon Inc. is the only responsible source capable of providing the required equipment without incurring duplication of costs related to software, hardware, documentation, and maintenance integration. The acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 13.5 for certain commercial items and is issued under the authority of the Department of Interior Franchise Fund on behalf of the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command. Although this is a non-competitive procurement, the government welcomes any information submitted by February 22, 2005, by 4:30 p.m. EST; however, telephonic inquiries will not be accepted. The contract ensures continuity and compatibility for the ALIMS laboratory’s operations and aligns with the specific testing requirements of the U.S. Army's laser systems.

General Info

Sole-source fixed-price contract to Spiricon for Near-Infrared Camera integrated into Army laser testing system.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Acquisition Management Division

NAICS

334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

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PostedFeb 8

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Acquisition Management Division

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OfficeSTERLING, VA, 20166, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Acquisition Management Division

Office AddressSTERLING, VA, 20166, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The U. S. Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, intends to make a firm-fixed price, sole source award to Spiricon Inc, Logan, UT. GovWorks/DOI intends to issue a Purchase Order in accordance with FAR Part 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items and 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This non-competitive action is being issued by GovWorks under the authority of the U. S. Department of Interior Franchise Fund on behalf of the Redstone Technical Test Center, Developmental Test Command, US Army Test and Evaluation Command. The Redstone Technical Test Center (RTTC) has a need to procure a Near-Infrared Digital Camera System and associated parts. This Near-Infrared (NIR) camera system will be integrated into the RTTC's Automated Laser Instrumentation Measurement System (ALIMS) Laboratory. The ALIMS laboratory is used to test U.S. Army Laser Designator Systems. This laboratory has been operational for over 10 years and is being upgraded to support continued use. The NIR camera system being procured is a direct descendent of the current system already used in the ALIMS laboratory. Use of other NIR camera systems would require extensive integration and redesign efforts that will not be necessary if these compatible systems are procured. Spiricon Inc is the only company that can build the camera that matches the design, both technically and physically; and only direct sales from the company are available. Award to any other source would result in substantial duplication of cost to convert to another vendor's system to include software and hardware engineering efforts to integrate with other test equipment, documentation, material handling costs and material costs to support spare parts and additional man-hours to develop the capability to maintain another vendor's systems. Through the use of market research including literature review, internal searches, and expert knowledge from Richard Brown, Chief, Subsystem Test & Analysis Branch, RTTC, it has been determined that the equipment required by RTTC is available from only one responsible source and no other type of equipment will satisfy agency requirements. Other manufacturers have been considered, but do not meet compatibility requirements. The use of alternate sources would result in a duplication of effort and cost that would not be recovered through competition. This is NOT a request for competitive quotes. The intent of this Special Notice is for informational purposes only. However, all information received by 4:30 p.m. EST February 22, 2005 will be considered by the Government. POC: Susan Lawson, MMS, Procurement Operations Branch, 381 Elden Street, MS 2510, Herndon, VA 20170. Questions must be e-mailed to Susan Lawson at contact@example.gov. TELEPHONIC QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR ACKNOWLEDGED.