AMRT HD Marine Observation Camera

The contract seeks a life cycle replacement for the Camera Infrared Industrial SeaFLIR-230, a critical component used by the AMRT for reconnaissance and observation, requiring a commercial off the shelf HD marine observation camera with advanced capabilities. The system must include a high-resolution 8-megapixel CMOS sensor, HD lens with 30x optical zoom, and an optical field of view ranging from 75 to 1.18 degrees, enabling long-range day and night observation with pan, tilt, and zoom functionality. It must feature two-axis gyro stabilization, a mid-wave infrared cooled thermal imager capable of detecting targets up to 35 kilometers, and a 12-kilometer laser rangefinder. The camera must be equipped with continuous zoom, command and control software supporting slew-to-cue via NMEA 0183 protocol, integrated GPS, and housed in a rugged IP67-rated enclosure for marine environments. This solicitation, titled AMRT HD Marine Observation Camera under number W911YN26QA016, is a total small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 333310, issued by the Department of Defense through the Office of U.S. Army Fort Bragg Activity. The deadline for responses is August 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with the contract to be performed in Saint Augustine, Florida. Primary point of contact is Douglas D. Divine, with Darrin Weaver as secondary, both reachable through their official Army email addresses. The equipment must meet exacting operational standards to ensure reliability and accuracy in critical maritime surveillance missions.