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Purchase of PVS-14 Night Vision Devices

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W911QY-PVS-14NightVisionDevicesFederal

Submission Closed07/30/2018, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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The Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center is issuing a Sources Sought Announcement to identify potential providers for seven AN/PVS-14 night vision devices. These devices are intended for the test and evaluation of prototypes and end items and must meet specific technical requirements, including a resolution of 64 lp/mm, auto-gating, a 40-degree field of view, and a weight of 12.4 ounces. The government anticipates a delivery lead time of 45 to 60 days. 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. No contracts will be awarded from this specific notice, and funding is not currently available. Interested parties must submit their capabilities, business size, NAICS code, and CAGE code via email to the designated points of contact by July 30, 2018.

General Info

Agency

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 13

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJul 30

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Submission Closed

07/30/2018, 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

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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 a PVS-14 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 July 30, 2018 by 5pm EST. Background: The Government (NSRDEC) is in need of PVS-14 Night Vision Devices for test and evaluation of prototypes and end items. This item is the same device issued to Soldiers by the Army. Description: The following specifications are required. General Specifications: - Resolution: 64 lp/mm (Typ) - Film: Thin-Film - Gate: Auto-Gated - Brightness Gain: Adjustable from 25 to more than 3000 fL/fc - Magnification: 1 - Field of View: 40 - Objective Lens: f/1.2 - Eyepiece Lens: EFL 26 mm - Diopter Adjustment: +4 to -6 - Range of Focus: 25 cm to infinity - Voltage Required: 1.5 Volts - Battery Type: One AA battery - Battery Life: Approx. 50 hrs at room temp - Weight: 12.4 oz (351.53 grams) - Dimensions: 4.5? (L) - 2? (W) - 2.25? (H) - Operating Temperature: -51'C to +49'C - Storage Temperature: -51'C to +49'C Deliverables: 7 AN/PVS-14 night vision devices Delivery Date: The Government anticipates 45-60 days lead time for this item. 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 July 30, 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 23, 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.