Edwards AFB, CA intends to issue a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to FLIR COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS, INC. 9 Townsend W, Nashua, NH, 03063-1233, to provide required supplies. The anticipated contract will be a commercial firm-fixed Price (FFP) contract. The required items are as follows:

1. (QTY 1) Operation in the optical short wave infrared (SWIR) wavebands defined as (0.9 um to 1.7 um)

Focal plane array or sensor array (i.e., capable of generating images, not a photo detector or line sensor)

Compatible with COTS image acquisition software for image capture, evaluation and analysis preferably sold by same vendor. Have the capacity to switch out lenses (i.e., camera should not have a permanent lens)

OEM cameras are undesirable due to increased fragility that is undesirable for training and demonstrations

Camera ideally runs on same software platform as LWIR camera (therefore manufacture should sell both)

1. (QTY 1) Lens, SWIR, 50mm, F1.8, C- Mount
2. (QTY 1) Lens, SWIR, 16mm, F1.4, C- Mount
3. (QTY 1) Thermal Analysis Software

The statutory authority which permits other than full and open competition for this acquisition is 10 United States Code (USC) 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b). The applicable NAICS code is 333314 and the size standard, as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration, is 500 employees.

This notice neither constitutes a Request for Quote (RFQ) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does it restrict the Government in any way to an ultimate acquisition approach; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the Government.  THIS IS NOT AN RFQ AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.

The AFTC has appointed an Ombudsman to hear concerns from potential offerors relating to this acquisition.  The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel.  When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern.  The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman but rather the Contracting Officer identified below. For any other concerns, interested parties may call the AFTC Ombudsman, AFTC Vice Commander, 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784, (661) 277-2810, facsimile (661) 277-7593.

For further information, contact the Contract Specialist Christina Day (AFTC/PZIEA), Directorate of Contracting, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524. The contractual point of contact is Christina Day, E-mail: [email protected]. Due to COVID-19 workplace changes, telephone calls are not available.  This notice is for information and planning purposes only.