REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - LIGHTWEIGHT HIGH-PERFORMANCE UNCOOLED, THERMAL BINOCULAR / BIOCULAR, WITH LASER RANGE FINDER

N00164-19-S-NB96 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - LIGHTWEIGHT HIGH-PERFORMANCE UNCOOLED, THERMAL BINOCULAR / BIOCULAR, WITH LASER RANGE FINDER FSC: 5855 - NAICS: 334511 Issue Date: 24 MAY 2019 Closing Date: 8 JULY 2019 The Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane) is seeking information for market research purposes relative to technologies for a Lightweight High-Performance Uncooled Thermal Binocular/Biocular, with Laser Range Finder (LRF). Request for Information (RFI) is sought for systems with the following characteristics: 1) Weight: < 3.5 lbs. (including batteries) 2) Detect man-sized target in overcast starlight conditions: > 2,000 meters 3) Laser Range Finder (LRF): Eyesafe Class 1: > 1,500 meters (MIL-STD-1425A) 4) IR Laser Pointer (LP): Class 3B: < 35mW (MIL-STD-1425A) 5) Digital Magnetic Compass (DMC) and Global Positioning System (GPS) 6) Battery Life: > 4 hours on single set of batteries 7) Immersion: > 33 ft. for 2 hours At a minimum provide the information on the following: - System characteristics; sensor resolution, pixel pitch, display resolution, field of view, angular magnification of sight, optional lenses, optical zoom, digital zoom, diopter setting(s), - Assumptions for detection of man-sized target - Assumptions for LRF targets; size, reflectivity, atmospheric conditions - LRF and LP performance characteristics; wavelength, power, divergence, boresight - Type of remote provided with system, number and type of batteries, other ancillary equipment, compatibility with tripod - DMS and GPS; Accuracy, internal or external - Connectivity characteristics; wireless connectivity, video output, image and video storage - Battery Life; State at what temperature range and operational conditions battery life was tested to or is claimed valid - Environmental testing (at what temperatures, cycles, etc.) including which performance characteristics are met over temperature - Any completed safety or environmental certifications The Closing Date for receipt of comments on the Lightweight High-Performance Thermal Binocular/Biocular, with Laser range Finder (LRF) performance characteristics is 8 JULY 2019. This announcement is a public invitation. Failure to participate or provide written feedback to the draft performance specification will not preclude abstaining vendors from bidding on possible future solicitations. This announcement is part of the full-, free-, and open- competition process, which encourages industry and academia to help shape Government specifications to match what is possible, affordable, and timely. Failure to participate in this open pre-solicitation conference or to provide written feedback may result in a future Government performance specification over which the abstaining vendors have limited influence in the acquisition process, and may deprive abstaining vendors of potentially valuable direct early interaction with contracting officials and acquisition planners. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit an initial synopsis (commonly referred to as "white paper"). This white paper should not exceed 30 pages written (Times New Roman, 12 font) or MS PowerPoint slides, (exclusion of supporting information such as commercial literature, catalogues, manuals, etc.), with an executive summary (one page or less) on the effort, a technical description detailing how performance characteristics are met, identification of risks, current Technology Readiness Level (TRL), operational availability data, Reliability-Availability-Maintainability (RAM) data, and production readiness data. Interested sources should submit their white paper electronically to david.macak@navy.mil. Responses from Small and Small Disadvantaged Business firms are highly encouraged. Firms responding should indicate if they are a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, 8(a) firms, historically black colleges or universities, and minority institutions. Responses to the RFI shall include the following: Submitter's Name Street Address, City, State, nine (9) digit Zip Code Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone and DUNS number CAGE Code Announcement Number: N00164-19-S-NB96 This Request for Information (RFI) is the initiation of market research under Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This announcement does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. The U. S. Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement or participate in the Industry Day. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. Nothing in this announcement constitutes an obligation on the part of the U.S. Government, nor is the Government tasking any offeror to develop any technologies described herein. Any information provided that is marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. All interested parties should provide the requested information regarding this announcement no later than 1400 EDT on or before the closing date as specified at the beginning of this solicitation, at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division. White papers may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. Responses received after 1400 EDT on the closing date may not be considered in the government's analyses. The following e-mail point of contact is provided for information regarding technical programs/technologies of interest with Electro Optics supported by the NSWC Expeditionary Electro-Optics Branch (JXQR) and for submission of white papers: Mr. David Macak Phone: (812) 854-4842 E-mail: david.macak@navy.mil NSWC Crane Contracting Office point of contact is: Mr. Reece Freeman Phone: (812) 854-1172 Email: reece.freeman@navy.mil. Please refer to the announcement number in all correspondence and communications.