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Imager Intensifier Tube Assemblies incorporating 2-micron pore size Micro Channel Plates

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The United States Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) at Infantry Weapons Systems, Quantico, Virginia, plans to award a sole source contract to L3 Communications Electro-Optics Systems (EOS) in Garland, TX, for the delivery of eleven 18mm format Imager Intensifier (I2) tube assemblies featuring 2-micron pore size Micro Channel Plates (MCPs). These assemblies will undergo optical performance evaluations in various night vision devices including the L-3 EOS Wide Field of View Monocular and Binocular, as well as modified US Army Night Vision and Electronic Sensors (NVESD) systems. The goal is to assess the current capabilities of 2-micron MCP technology integrated into I2 tubes and explore possible performance enhancements for 12 night vision systems recently introduced into the Marine Corps inventory. This procurement is justified under the sole source authority due to L3 Communications EOS being the only known supplier capable of fulfilling the specialized requirements. This contract action falls under North American Industry Classification System code 333314 and will be conducted in accordance with FAR 13.5, which governs test programs for certain commercial items. The announcement serves solely as a notice of intent and is not a solicitation or request for proposals; however, interested parties may submit written information to assist the Government in deciding whether to pursue a competitive procurement. The anticipated contract award was expected on or before June 11, 2010. The Government retains sole discretion on whether to compete the effort and will evaluate any submitted information strictly to determine the best method for acquisition; no oral communications or solicitation issuance will be made based on this notice.

General Info

MARCORSYSCOM to award sole source contract to L3 EOS for eleven 18mm I2 tube assemblies.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Commander

NAICS

333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing

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PostedMay 13

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander

Office AddressQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

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Full Description

The United States Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), Infantry Weapons Systems, Quantico, Virginia intends to solicit on a Sole Source basis under the statutory authority permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements to L3 Communications Electro-Optics Systems (EOS), Garland, TX to deliver the quantity of eleven (11) each 18mm format Imager Intensifier (I2) tube assemblies incorporating 2-micron pore size Micro Channel Plates (MCPs) and provide an optical performance evaluation of each assembly within a L-3 EOS Wide Field of View (WFOV) Monocular, L-3 EOS AN/PVS-25 WFOV Binocular, US Army Night Vision and Electronic Sensors (NVESD) AN/PVS-14 modified 75degree FOV Monocular, and NVESD AN/PVS-15 modified 75 degree FOV Dichoptic Binocular. The intended use of this equipment is to characterize the current state of 2-micron MCP technology ingrated into I2 tube assemblies and evaluate the potential to increase performance of 12 systems recently introduced into the USMC inventory. To provide the USMC with new technology image intensifiers containing 2 micron micro channel plates. They will allow the USMC to evaluate potential resolution improvements in current production night vision goggles and weapon sights. L3 Communications EOS is the only known source capable of meeting the Government's requirement. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 333314. This action will be procured in accordance with FAR 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. Interested parties may submit information for consideration in writing to Bernetta Burton at contact@example.gov. The anticipated award date will be on or before June 11, 2010. Submitted information will be evaluated solely on the basis of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open basis is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. No RFP will be issued based upon this Notice of Intent.