Plenoptic Camera System

The United States Air Force, AFLCMC/Operational Contracting Branch, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433-5344. This is a Sole Source synopsis published for informational purposes only. This proposed action is for the procurement of a Plenoptic Camera System which consists of the following,: The following requirements are needed for the Plenoptic Camera System: 1: High resolution scientific CCD camera (w/out cover glass) Resolution: 29 MP Pixel size: 5.5 micron Interframe time: 200 ns Frames per second: 4.7 Global shutter Frame grabber, power source, controller, and software included 2: Microlens array Fused silica, hexagonally packed 77 micron pitch 308 micron focal length 470 x 362 array microlenses 3: Microlens array mount with design and specs to interface with item 1 (CCD) camera and 2 (mircolens array) 4: Installation and training of camera operation 5. The product must be a plenoptic camera with a microlens array. It must have a resolution greater than 25 Megapixels, an inter-frame time of under 200 nanoseconds, a quantum efficiency greater than 0.4, and a global shutter. The product must also come with software to facilitate data collection and image processing. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). This proposed procurement will be a Sole Source under North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 333316: Photographic and Photocopying Equipment Manufacturing. The Small Business size standard for NAICS code 333316 is 1000 employees. The proposed source is Auburn University, 310 Samford Hall, Auburn, AL 36849. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, quotation or exception to the intent to purchase on a sole source basis, which shall be considered by the Government if received by Monday, 12 Sept 2016, 10:00 A.M. EST. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. In order to comply with FAR 5.207(c)(15), the reason for lack of competition is as follows: The Government requires this Plenoptic Camera System. It is the only plenoptic camera modified for use in a three-dimensional, three-component particle image velocimetry and applied to high-speed flows. Additionally, the software will provide image reconstruction and volumetric PIV cross-correlation processing. The Department of Defense (DoD) has determined the System for Award Management (SAM) to be the single DoD registration for contractors who conduct business or who are interested in conducting business with the DoD. Contractors must be registered in SAM prior to award for solicitations issued after 29 May 2012. You may contact SAM by telephone at 866-606-8220 or online at https://www.sam.gov. Any information should be e-mailed to julie.hansen.1@us.af.mil no later than Monday, 12 Sept 2016, 10:00 A.M. EST. Only inquiries/information received by this date will be considered. Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads "Plenoptic Camera System" Note that e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. If sending attachments with e-mail ensure only .PDF, .doc, or .xls documents are sent. The e-mail filter may delete any other form of attachments.