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High Resolution Mid-Wave Infrared Camera for Drone and Manned Aircraft Platforms

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26-58030International

Submission Closed07/13/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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G-IV Inertial Reference System UpgradeThe G-IV aircraft at Armstrong Flight Research Center requires an upgrade to its inertial reference system, which currently operates on the unsupported Honeywell LASEREF II unit. The original equipment manufacturer no longer provides support for this system or any alternative iterations except the LASEREF IV, which is the only compatible replacement approved for the G-IV platform. The acquisition includes three LASEREF IV units, the necessary adapter kit to transition from the legacy system, and full installation services to be carried out by an approved avionics shop to ensure compliance and operational integrity. This procurement is forecasted under the NAICS code 334511 and is managed by NASA’s National Aeronautics and Space Administration through the Armstrong Flight Research Center located at Edwards AFB. The action is intended to restore and maintain critical navigation capabilities, as the existing system is no longer serviceable due to discontinued support from the OEM and third parties. Point of contact for inquiries is Franzeska H. Becker, with additional support available through the Small Business Specialist, Curtis M. Paul. The solicitation is posted as a forecast with a projected timeline beginning October 1, 2026.

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IMAGE INTENSIFIER TUBE, NIGHT VISIONThe contractor is required to conduct a first article test on one unit of item 5855016964208, an image intensifier tube for night vision, and submit a detailed test report within 150 calendar days of contract award to DLATesting@dla.mil, clearly marked with the contract number and lot/item number. The contractor must notify the contracting officer in writing at least 30 days prior to testing to allow government witnessing. The report must be signed and accompanied by the system of record receiving report and written confirmation that the same manufacturing processes and facilities will be used for production units. Submission addresses vary by DLA component: Aviation, Troop Support, Land, Maritime, and Construction and Equipment each have designated points of contact for receiving the report, with specific email or mailing instructions. The contractor must maintain an approved government inspection system and retain all supporting records for government review. If the first article is disapproved, the contractor must redo the tests at their own expense and resubmit a revised report under government-directed timelines. Failure to submit a timely report or repeated disapprovals may be treated as a failure to deliver under the contract’s default clause. Before first article approval, all costs for materials or production of remaining contract quantities are borne solely by the contractor and are not eligible for progress payments or termination settlements. If approved and not consumed in testing, the first article unit may be delivered as part of the contract quantity. The government may waive the requirement if similar items have been previously accepted. For government-performed testing, the contractor must ship the units to the designated test facility with proper labeling and documentation, including internal copies of the contract, drawings, certifications, and a pre-paid return label. Shipments must be traceable, accompanied by a notification email with shipment details and receiving report. The government may return unused test units at no cost to itself, provided the contractor supplies a return address and shipping account. The FOB point is destination, and government inspection occurs at source with acceptance at destination.

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SHIELD, LIGHTThe contract is for the procurement of 17 units of SHIELD, LIGHT under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-07AH, a total small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 334511, administered by the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division. The item is identified by NSN 6610-00-096-1682 with a delivery requirement of 230 days after award. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with revisions controlled based on solicitation or award date depending on acquisition size. The contract incorporates tailored higher-level quality requirements applicable to both manufacturers and non-manufacturers, and mandates compliance with DLA packaging standards. Government identification must be removed from non-accepted supplies, and bare items must be physically marked per RQ017. Item Unique Identification is not required as specified by the Service customer, in accordance with DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i). Sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, or an equivalent zero-based plan, with verification levels assigned as VII, IV, and II for critical, major, and minor attributes respectively, or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0; unspecified attributes are treated as major. Zero non-conformances are required unless otherwise stated, and MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4 may be used for lot sizing but not for acceptance criteria. Measuring and test equipment must meet RT001 standards. All applicable requirements, including those tied to covered defense information, are binding. The place of performance is Tracy, CA, 95304-5000, with Katisha Carter as the primary point of contact. The solicitation opened on July 16, 2026, and responses are due by July 24, 2026.

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The National Research Council of Canada is soliciting a high-resolution mid-wave infrared camera system for use on drone and manned aircraft platforms, under solicitation number 26-58030, with a submission deadline of July 13, 2026. This procurement is exclusively reserved for suppliers currently pre-qualified under Supply Arrangement E60PV-19EQUI for laboratory and scientific equipment, parts, accessories, services, and supplies, and no bids from unqualified vendors will be considered. The system must meet sixteen mandatory technical criteria, including a 1920 x 1536 resolution MWIR camera with a spectral range of 1.5 to 5.4 µm, dual 50 mm and 25 mm lenses, and a maximum weight of 7.5 kg. The camera must support real-time processing of RAW, NUC, temperature, and radiance data with frame rates up to 113 Hz at full resolution and 2200 Hz at reduced resolution, and include a motorized filter wheel accommodating four 25.4-mm diameter filters up to 2 mm thick, as well as a flame spectral filter. Control interfaces must include GigE, Camera Link™, and RS232, and the system must be equipped with a Camera Link™ frame grabber and a full 5-meter cable set. It must feature real-time temperature and radiance calibration, automatic exposure control, enhanced high-dynamic-range imaging, and robust time stamping via computer time, GPS, or IRIG external input. The camera must also support advanced triggering functions including IN/OUT, gating, flagging, and pre-trigger recording, be enclosed in an IP67-rated housing rated for operation between -20°C and +50°C, and be calibrated for temperatures from 0°C to 1500°C with accompanying calibration curves. The system must meet IEC 60068-2-27 for mechanical shock and IEC 60068-2-64 for broadband random vibration, and be delivered with comprehensive software development kits and MATLAB and Python routines for data processing. The award will go to the technically compliant bidder offering the lowest aggregate price, with no weighted evaluation factors beyond the mandatory criteria. The procurement is published on the Government Electronic Tendering Service for a 40-day period, and all eligible suppliers must respond through CanadaBuys (SAP Ariba). While the title

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Procurement of high-resolution MWIR camera for drones, with strict specs, installation, training. Deadline July 13, 2026.

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Government of Canada → National Research Council of CanadaView Agency

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334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

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CAN

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RFP 26-58030 High Resolution Mid-Wave Infrared Camera

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PostedJun 1

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Response DeadlineJul 13

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07/13/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Trade Agreement: CCFTA, CPFTA, CCOFTA, CPAFTA, CHFTA, CKFTA, CFTA, CUFTA, CETA, Camada-UK TCA, WTO-AGP, CPTPP Tendering Procedures: To all pre-qualified suppliers. Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest responsive bid. Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No. Nature of Requirements: 26-58030 RFP – High Resolution Mid-Wave Infrared Camera for Drone and Manned Aircraft Platforms Doyle, Shawn Telephone: 343-990-7806 Shawn.Doyle@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca THIS REQUEST IS RESERVED FOR HOLDERS OF SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT # E60PV-19EQUI ONLY, FOR THE PURCHASE OF LABORATORY AND SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT, PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, SERVICES AND SUPPLIES. Only Suppliers currently pre-qualified on Supply Arrangement E60PV-19EQUI have been invited to bid. As a requirement of the Supply Arrangement, this notice is published on Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) for a period of 40 calendar days. The closing date published on this notice identifies how long the notice will be published. For the closing date of any solicitation under the supply arrangement, invited suppliers should refer to the solicitation documents. Suppliers that do not have a Supply Arrangement for the supply of Laboratory and Scientific Equipment, Parts and Accessories, Services and Supplies with Public Works and Government Services Canada, cannot submit a bid. Any bids received from suppliers not pre-qualified on the Supply Arrangement will not be evaluated. Suppliers may qualify under Supply Arrangement E60PV-19EQUI for Laboratory and Scientific Equipment, Parts and Accessories, Services and Supplies, at any time. Interested suppliers should download solicitation document E60PV-19EQUI/D from CanadaBuys (SAP Ariba) and submit a response as per the requirements of the Request for Supply Arrangement. The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) wishes to procure a continuous segmented flow analyzer for the measurement of dissolved inorganic nutrients in seawater. The work consists of supplying the segmented flow analyzer as well as providing on-site installation and training on the operation and maintenance of the equipment. The mandatory technical criteria are: M1 Must be a high resolution (1920 x 1536) mid-wave infrared (MWIR: 1.5 to 5.4 µm) camera with both 50 mm and 25 mm lenses with a weight up to 7.5 kg. M2 Must have real-time processing and data output of RAW, NUC, temperature and radiance. M3 Must have a maximum frame rate of 113 Hz @ 1920 x 1536 pixels and 2200 Hz @ 64 x 8 pixels M4 Must have a motorized filter wheel (4 positions) which accommodates user removable 25.4-mm diameter filters up to 2-mm maximum thickness. M5 The camera control must include GigE, Camera Link™ and RS232. M6 Must have real-time temperature calibration, automatic exposure control, and real time radiance calibration. M7 Must include a flame spectral filter. M8 Must have an IP67 enclosure with operational temperature of -20 °C to +50 °C. M9 Must come with a calibration report with curves for scene temperature range. M10 Must include software for processing data with MATLAB and Python routines including Software Development Kit (SDK). M11 Must be able to achieve enhanced high-dynamic-range imaging. M12 Must come calibrated for 0°C up to 1500°C with filters in filter wheel for both 50 mm and 25 mm lenses. M13 Must support time stamping using computer time, GPS-derived time, and IRIG external time-code input. M14 Must have advanced camera triggering functionalities, including Trigger IN/OUT, gating, flagging, and pre-trigger recording. M15 The system must include a Camera Link™ frame grabber and full 5 m Camera Link™ cable set compatible with the supplied MWIR camera and acquisition software. M16 Must be qualified for mechanical shock in accordance with IEC 60068-2-27 and for broadband random vibration in accordance with IEC 60068-2-64. The responsive bidder already holding a Supply arrangement for Laboratory and Scientific Equipment, Parts and Accessories, Services and Supplies from Public Works and Government Services Canada who meets the mandatory technical criteria with the lowest aggregate price will be recommended for contract award.