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MID-WAVE INFRARED IMAGING SYSTEM

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N00173-09-R-JR10Federal

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The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) seeks to negotiate a sole-source contract with IR Cameras, Incorporated for the acquisition of a Luna DR Camera System equipped with a Santa Barbara Focal Plane. This mid-wave infrared (MWIR) imaging system is essential for capturing high spatial and thermal resolution infrared imagery of land and aquatic targets, with the resultant data geolocated precisely using GPS/INS instrumentation. The MWIR system must be compatible with existing NRL imaging and data collection infrastructure, facilitating synchronization with other imaging and sensor systems already in use. This integration is critical to support a range of internally and externally funded airborne and laboratory research missions carried out by NRL. Given the specialized requirements and the need to avoid costly modifications to current data collection systems, NRL has identified this particular MWIR imager as the only option meeting its stringent performance standards. The procurement is conducted under an Other Than Full and Open Competition basis, citing only one responsible source. The contract aims to enhance NRL’s ability to capture high-quality infrared data for mission-critical applications, leveraging their long-standing expertise in this field. The solicitation, referencing NAICS code 334511, is managed by a designated contract specialist and aligns with the Department of Defense’s research priorities.

General Info

NRL contracts IR Cameras Inc. for sole-source Luna DR MWIR system with GPS/INS integration.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

J&A for MWIR Imaging System - Naval Research Laboratory

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Low

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PhaseAwarded

PostedJul 30

Presolicitation

Notice updatedAug 27

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AwardedOct 29

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

Contacts

Jerry RilesContract Specialist

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to negotiate a contract on the basis of Other Than Full and Open Competition IAW 10 USC 2304(c)(1), only one responsible source. NRL will negotiate with IR Cameras, Incorporated, 1600 Providence Highway, Walpole, MA 02081-2553, for a Luna DR Camera System-Santa Barbara Focal Plane. The NRL has been tasked with the support of a wide variety of airborne and laboratory data collections for internally and externally funded programs. The NRL uses mid-wave infrared (MWIR) imaging systems to take high spatial and thermal resolution images of land and in-water targets. These systems are specified by the sensitivity and size of the detector at the core of the imager. The output imagery must be acquired with GPS/INS information provided by ancillary instruments in order to geolocate the data with sufficient accuracy. The NRL requires a MWIR imaging systems which can be integrated with existing and expected NRL imaging and GPS/INS hardware, and with all the specifications attached to this document. One of the principle requirements is the ability to record high spatial and thermal resolution infrared imagery synchronized with other imaging and data collection systems. To meet this requirement a system consisting primarily of a MWIR imager, data collection system, and associated interconnects is necessary. NRL scientists have been working in this area for many years, and have utilized a variety of these types of systems. There are already data collection systems and associated interconnects in place, which would require expending manpower and monetary resources to modify these parts of the system. This requirement is for the purchase of a new imaging system to integrate with existing NRL systems and for high spatial and thermal resolution MWIR imagery capability to support several NRL missions. The MWIR system identified was the only one available that met the stringent spatial and thermal requirements, and would also interface with existing NRL assets. Other business opportunities for NRL are available at our website http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/rfplist.htm.