Supply of FIR Sensing Elements (NSN 6340-01-434-8882)

The contract seeks the manufacture and supply of uncooled far-infrared sensing elements compliant with military National Stock Number NSN 6340-01-434-8882, specifically designed for defense applications requiring high-performance thermal detection without cryogenic cooling. All products must adhere to strict packaging and marking requirements defined by the Defense Logistics Agency and applicable MIL-STD standards to ensure compatibility with military logistics and field deployment protocols. The components are intended for integration into military systems where reliability, durability, and performance under extreme conditions are critical. This is a subcontract issued under the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division, with a response deadline of July 28, 2026, and a posting date of July 14, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code 334511 indicates the work falls within the category of search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing. There is no specified set-aside type, and performance location details are not provided, though the end use is clearly tied to U.S. military operations. The solicitation is accessible through the DIBBS platform and requires precise adherence to technical, packaging, and documentation specifications outlined in military standards.