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Purchase of Enhanced Night Vision Devices

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W911QY-EnhancedNightVisionDevicesFederal

Submission Closed08/06/2018, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center is issuing a Sources Sought Announcement to identify potential providers for four military-grade Enhanced Night Vision Devices. The requirement specifically calls for two AN/PSQ-20B units with green phosphor I2 tubes and two with white phosphor I2 tubes. These devices must meet MIL-STD-810G standards, featuring specific dimensions, a battery life of 8.5 hours for fused or thermal operation followed by 7.5 hours of I2 operation, and the ability to withstand extreme temperatures and water immersion. This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a promise to issue a Request for Proposal. Interested parties must submit their capabilities, business size, NAICS code, and CAGE code via email to the designated points of contact by August 6, 2018. The government anticipates a 60-day lead time for delivery and requests that responders identify their specific delivery timeframes.

General Info

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

NAICS

333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Contracting Office Address: BLDG 1 1 General Greene Ave. Natick, Massachusetts 01760-5011 United States Primary Point of Cont, NATICK, MA, 01760, USA

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PhaseClosed

PostedJul 20

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineAug 6

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Submission Closed

08/06/2018, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

Office AddressNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

Contacts

Mary PrebensenProgram Acquisition Specialist

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Matthew Coughlin

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Full Description

This Sources Sought Announcement is to assist the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) to identify potential sources to provide Enhanced Night Vision Devices. The Government requests that responses be submitted electronically to mary.k.prebensen.civ@mail.mil and matthew.a.coughlin3.civ@mail.mil by August 6, 2018 by 5pm EST. Background: The Government (NSRDEC) is in need of several pairs of military-grade Enhanced Night Vision Devices (ENVGs) to support customer requirement for their end product. Description: The following specifications are required. a. General Specifications: ? L: 4.1" ? W: 3.2" ? H: 3.8" ? Battery Life: 8.5 Hours of Fused (or Thermal) Operation followed by approximately 7.5 Hours of I2 Operation ? Operating Temperature: -40 F to 120 F ? Storage Temperature: -51 F to 160 F ? Immersion: 1 Meter for 2 Hours ? Meets MIL-STD-810G b. Specific Specifications: ? Two ENVGs with green phosphor I2 tubes ? Two ENVGs with white phosphor I2 tubes Deliverables: 2 AN/PSQ-20B with green phosphor I2 tubes + 2 AN/PSQ-20B with white phosphor I2 tubes = 4 ENVGs total. Delivery Date: The Government anticipates 60 days lead time for these items. Please identify timeframe required for delivery. Government Furnished Property (Equipment/Materials/Information/Computer Utilization): N/A Interested parties are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Announcement. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY This Sources Sought Announcement is issued solely for information and planning purposes and to identify interested sources. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. This Sources Sought does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. It is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Further, unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. Funding is not available at this time. The United States Army has not made a commitment to procure any of the items/services discussed, and release of this Sources Sought Announcement should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. Response to this Sources Sought Announcement is voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this and any follow-on information requests. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Not responding to this Sources Sought Announcement does not preclude participation in any future RFP if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOps) website. It is the responsibility of the potential responders to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this subject. RESPONSES: Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by sending responses regarding this requirement to the NSRDEC via e-mail ONLY to mary.k.prebensen.civ@mail.mil and matthew.a.coughlin3.civ@mail.mil no later than August 6, 2018 by 5:00 p.m. EST. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the expense of the interested party. Please provide business size (indicate your socioeconomic status), applicable NAICS code, and CAGE code. If you hold a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract, please identify your contract number. QUESTIONS: Any questions for clarification may be emailed to mary.k.prebensen.civ@mail.mil and matthew.a.coughlin3.civ@mail.mil no later than July 30, 2018 by 5:00 p.m. EST. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. An unattributed list of questions and answers will be published at the same web location of this Sources Sought Announcement.