Photographic Equipment And Accessories

PSC Category 6760 (Photographic Equipment and Accessories) encompasses a wide range of imaging technologies and related equipment used across federal government agencies. This category includes high-speed cameras, infrared cameras, motion capture systems, digital cameras, camera accessories, lenses, and specialized imaging equipment for scientific, research, military, and administrative purposes. The equipment ranges from commercial-grade photography tools to advanced scientific and military-grade imaging systems with specialized capabilities such as high frame rates, thermal imaging, and precise optical performance.

Federal Contract Awards in this category demonstrate significant diversity, with contracts primarily issued by agencies like the Department of the Interior, Department of Defense, NASA, and the Coast Guard. Award values range from under $10,000 to nearly $1 million, typically with firm fixed-price structures and performance periods between 60 days and 5 years. Frequently awarded entities include Pelican Products, Inc., Vision Research, Inc., Teledyne FLIR, and Digital Transitions. Many awards are made through Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts and are not set aside, allowing broad competition. Common places of performance include research laboratories, military bases, and federal facilities across the United States, with concentrations in California, Colorado, and the National Capital Region.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities in PSC 6760 primarily seek specialized camera systems for research, military testing, and operational purposes. Agencies like the Air Force, Army, NASA, and the Defense Health Agency are requesting high-speed cameras, infrared cameras, and motion capture systems with specific technical requirements. Opportunities frequently specify detailed performance characteristics such as frame rates, resolution, sensitivity, and compatibility with existing research infrastructure. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses, particularly in the Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing sector, and are located at research centers, military testing facilities, and federal laboratories across the United States, with notable locations including Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Edwards Air Force Base, and various research centers in California and Colorado.