Night Vision Device Test Set Purchase Description v 1.4.docx

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Revision: - 30 September 2026

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

FOR THE

NIGHT VISION DEVICE TEST SET

Version 1.4

Prepared by:

Product Director Test, Maintenance, and Diagnostic Equipment Building 3651Army TACMS Road Redstone Arsenal, Alabama 35898-5000

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited.

1.0. Scope.

1.1. Scope. This specification establishes the performance requirements for a Night Vision Devise (NVD) Test Set (NVDTS). The NVDTS will be used to verify operational and performance parameters during maintenance actions and identify all repair actions necessary to return the NVD to a functional status for the Army aviation and ground-based NVDs.

The NVD will utilize Test Program Sets (TPS) that minimize subjective human interpretation of parameters. The specific NVD configurations subject to qualification and verification under this NVDTS comprise:

(Line Item Number (LIN) / National Stock Number (NSN) Technical Manuals

Goggles / Monoculars

NSN: 5855-01-424-2286,

5855-01-424-2284, 585-01-350-0349, 585-01-459-5024, 5855-01-459-5023

TM 11-5855-300-10

TM 11-5855-300-23&P

TB 11-5855-300-23

NSN: 5585-01-475-7061

TM 11-5855-263-10

TM 11-5855-263-23&P

TB 11-5855-298-35

TM 11-5855-313-10

TM 11-5855-313-23&P

Varo Inc.

Litton Industries

LIN: N04456

NSN: 5855-00-150-1820

TB 11-585-298-33

Varo Inc.

Litton Industries

LIN: N04456

NSN: 5855-00-150-1820

TB 11-5855-298-34

Varo Inc.

Litton Industries

LIN: N04456

NSN: 5855-00-150-1820,

5855-01-228-0938

TB 11-5855-298-35

L3Harris Litton Industries

LIN: N05482

NSN 5855-01-228-0939,

5855-01-228-0937, 5855-01-422-5413

TM 11-5855-262-10

TM 11-5855-262-23&P

TB 11-5855-298-35

L3Harris

LIN: M79678

NSN: 5855-01-432-0524

TM 11-5855-306-10

TM 11-5855-306-23&P

Litton Industries Northrop Grumman Corp.

LIN: A05014

NSN: 5855-01-477-8741

Steiner Defense

NSN: 5855-01-511-0994

NSN: 5855-01-618-8462

TM 9-5855-1916-13&P

NSN: 5855-01-685-2918

Weapon Sights

Varo Inc.

Litton Industries Optic-Electronic Corp.

LIN: FA5545

NSN: 5855-01-017-7366

TM 11-5855-213-10

TM 11-5855-213-23&P

Litton Industries Northrop Grumman Corp.

Northrop Grumman Corp.

L3Harris

LIN: FA5523

NSN: 5855-01-491-0140

Northrop Grumman Corp.

L3Harris

LIN: FA5523

NSN: 5855-01-491-6967

NSN: 5855-01-538-8121

TM 9-5855-1916-13&P

NSN: 5585-01-567-9243

TM 9-5855-1916-13&P

Heavy / Specialized Sights

Varo Inc.

Northrop Grumman Corp.

LIN: N04596

NSN: 5855-00-629-5327

Elbit Systems of America

LIN: N05050

NSN: 5855-01-083-9051

NSN: 5855-01-414-5969

Thermal Weapon Sights / Clip-ons

NSN: 5855-01-383-6860,

5855-01-600-2717, 5855-01-523-7707, 5855-01-524-4308

TM 11-5855-316-10

TM 11-5855-316-23&P

TM 11-5855-317-23&P

TM 11-5855-324-10

Teledyne FLIR Defense Products

LIN: V05010

NSN: 5855-01-656-6330

TM 11-5855-343-10

TM 11-5855-343-23&P

BAE Systems

LIN: W05111

NSN: 5855-01-677-5935

Fusion and Digital Systems

AN/PSQ-20

Fusion / Thermal NVGs ITT Inc. (formerly ITT Corporation) L3Harris Teledyne FLIR Defense Products

LIN: N07848

NSN: 5855-01-534-6449

TM 11-5855-322-10

TM 11-5855-322-23&P

NSN: 5855-01-603-0489

TM 11-5855-335-10

TM 11-5855-335-23&P

NSN: 5855-01-603-0486

TM 11-5855-336-10

TM 11-5855-336-23&P

Elbit Systems of America

LIN: V05010

NSN: 5855-01-649-9837

TM 11-5855-341-10

Elbit Systems of America

LIN: E05043

NSN: 5855-01-681-0576

TM 11-5855-1099-10

TM 11-5855-347-20&P

Elbit Systems of America

NSN: 5855-01-681-8536

Elbit Systems of America

LIN: N05013

NSN: 5855-01-693-5366

TM 11-5855-348-10

TM 11-5855-348-20&P

Collins Aerospace LIN: To Be Determined

1.2. Classification. The NVDTS shall meet the requirements of the Performance Specification titled, “Test Equipment For Use With Electrical and Electronic Equipment, General Specification For,” MIL-PRF-28800G Class 3 as tailored by this Purchase Description.

1.3. Interpretation of Threshold and Objective Requirements.

1.3.1. Standard of Compliance. Requirements in this specification are defined as either "Threshold" (mandatory baseline capabilities) or "Objective" (desired future capabilities).

1.3.2. Default Requirement Status. If a paragraph, subparagraph, or individual requirement in this specification is not explicitly labeled as an "Objective," the vendor shall interpret and assume that it is a mandatory "Threshold" requirement.

1.3.3. Binding Nature of Thresholds. All threshold requirements must be fully met by the proposed system design to be considered compliant for contract award and subsequent Government acceptance testing.

2.0. Applicable Documents.

2.1. General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements of documents cited in this specification, whether or not they are listed.

2.2. Government Documents.

2.2.1. Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSTRUCTION

DoDI 8510.01 Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS

MIL-PRF-28800G Test Equipment for Use with Electrical and Electronic Equipment, General Specification for Class 3

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS

MIL-STD-461G Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interface Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment

MIL-STD-810H Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests

MIL-STD-882E Department of Defense Standard Practice System Safety

MIL-STD-1472H Human Engineering

MIL-STD-3009 Lighting, Aircraft, Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) Compatible

Copies of specifications and standards are available online at https://assist.dla.mil.

FEDERAL INFORMATION PROCESSING STANDARDS

FIPS 140-2 Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules

2.2.2. Other Government documents, drawings, and publications. The following other Government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

CMT6695-92-A08 Transfer Set Standards AN/GSM-440

SC 5180-91-R63 Tool Kit, Electronic Equipment: TK-17/G

TB 43-180 Calibration and Repair Requirements for the Maintenance of Army Materiel

2.3. Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL

ASTM E1213 Thermal Imaging MRTD Testing Services

INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION (IEC)

IEC 61010-1 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE 802.3 Standard for Ethernet

IEEE 802.1X Standard for Port-Based Network Access Control

IEEE C62.41 Guide on the Surges Environment in Low-Voltage (1000 V and Less) AC Power Circuits

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION (ISO)

ISO 8601 Data elements and interchange formats – Information interchange – Representation of dates and times

NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION (NATO)

NATO STANAG 4349 Measurement of the Minimum Resolvable Temperature Difference (MRTD) of Thermal Cameras

2.4. Order of Precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, in the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3.0. Hardware Requirements. When applicable, the NVDTS shall comply with all defined threshold requirements as a mandatory minimum, with objective requirements representing the targeted operational capabilities.

(152.4 millimeter (mm))

· Luminance/System Gain

· Optical Resolution (USAF 1951)

· Spot Defects and Distortion

· Multi-band Boresight Alignment

· Augmented reality (AR) Overlay Validation

Focal Length: ≥ 30.0 inches (762 mm)

Coating: Broadband metallic Gold or Protected Aluminum (>96% reflectivity from 0.4 micrometers (µm) to 14 µm)

Wavefront Error: ≤ frequency (λ)/10 at 632.8 mm

· Distortion and Halo Testing

· Multi-band Boresight Alignment

· Image Quality (Modulation Transfer Function (MTF))

Target Array: USAF 1951 resolution target, Dot-Matrix geometric grid, Slanted Knife-Edge, 0.19 mm pinhole aperture, and crosshair alignment targets

· Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference (NETD)

· Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC) Validation

· Thermal Contrast Transfer

Resolution/Stability:

±0.001°C resolution / ±0.002°C temporal stability

Surface Emissivity:

Emissivity (ε) ≥ 0.98 ± 0.01 across Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) / Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR) bands

Sensors: Micro-Kelvin resistance temperature detector (RTD) closed-loop monitoring

· Low-Light/High-Light Resolution

· Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)

· Equivalent Background Illumination (EBI)

Illuminance Range: 1.0 x 10-7 to 20.0 lux continuous attenuation

Monitor Feedback: Integrated silicon photodiode feed-forward loop

-10°C.

· Rapid Target Acquisition (RTA) Timing

· Pixel Mapping and Defect Tracking

· Scintillation Noise Logging (SNR)

· Image Quality (MTF/Feature Pyramid Network)

Frame Capture Rate: Dual-Mode architecture:

- High-Res Mode: ≥ 120 frames per second (fps) at full resolution (oversampling display)

- High-Speed Mode: ≥ 2,500 fps at localized Regions of Interest (ROI)

Temporal Read Noise: ≤ 1.0 e- root mean square (RMS) with thermoelectric cooling down to -10°C

Digitization Depth: 16-bit analog-to-digital (A/D) resolution

· Multi-band Boresight Alignment

· AR Overlay Validation

· Latency and RTA Spatial Lag Tracking

Module B (IVAS Wide-Field Waveguide): Custom ultra-wide field telecentric mapping lens providing linear spatial imaging across a full 80° dynamic display field of view without peripheral color fringing.

· AR Coordinate Sync Injection

· Video Frame Jitter and Artifacting Checks

RF Emulation Suite:

Software-defined radio (SDR) module matching military personal area networks, including Intra-Soldier Wireless (ISW) and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) tracking channels

Enclosure: Integrated RF Anechoic, light-tight dark chamber (0.0 lux background isolation, high electromagnetic interference (EMI) attenuation shielding)

· Power Monitoring Testing

· Dynamic Gating Transient Analysis

· Photon-to-Digital Latency Sync

DAQ Sampling Frequency: ≥ 500 kilohertz (kHz) simultaneously logging low-side shunt voltage drops

Synchronization Unit: Hardware transistor-to-transistor logic (TTL) pulse master clock generator (20 Megahertz (MHz)) linking stimulus emitters, current shunts, and camera shutter gates

3.1. System Modularity.

3.1.1. System Modularity (Threshold). The NVDTS shall utilize modular architecture encompassing both physical and electrical domains to support the independent testing of all identified NVDs modules.

3.1.1.1. Physical Interchangeability. The system shall allow the addition and removal of modular mechanical interface sleds or mounting brackets in under 15 minutes utilizing only common hand tools contained within the standard-issue Tool Kit, Electronic Equipment: TK-17/G (SC 5180-91-R63).

3.1.1.2. Electrical Interface Modularity. The NVDTS shall utilize interchangeable cables or data interface adapters to connect specific Unit Under Tests (UUT) to the test set’s universal backplane. This interface shall provide stable test power and establish a two-way data link.

3.1.1.3. Commonality and Interoperability. Hardware commonality shall be maximized across all TPS configurations. Cable designs shall utilize standardized, modular architecture to maximize reuse and minimize the total quantity of unique part numbers required across the full suite of TPS variants.

3.1.2. System Modularity (Objective). In addition to the threshold requirements, the system shall meet the following objective modularity capabilities.

3.1.2.1. Tool-less Hardware Integration. The system shall allow for the complete physical integration and removal of all interface modules in under 5 minutes without the use of any tools. The hardware modularity shall include a universal optical bench and modular rails to accommodate new and future interchangeable device adapters.

3.1.2.1. Automated Software Recognition. The NVDTS software shall feature automatic device recognition, detecting the specific UUT via the electrical/data connection and instantly loading the correct original equipment manufacturer diagnostic protocol and MIL-SPEC testing parameters without manual input from the maintainer.

3.2. Control Computer and Operating System.

3.2.1. Hardware Specifications (Threshold).

3.2.1.1. Processing Capability. The NVDTS shall utilize an integrated commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) processor core with a minimum of eight (8) physical cores and a base clock speed of no less than 3.0 Gigahertz (GHz).

3.2.1.2. System Memory. The system shall include a minimum of 32 Gigabytes (GB) double data rate 5 synchronous dynamic random-access memory with error-correcting code (ECC) enabled.

3.2.1.3. Physical Input/Output Interfaces. The system shall provide dedicated physical interfaces for instrument control, including at least two (2) independent Gigabit ethernet ports and four (4) universal serial bus (USB) 3.2 Gen 2 ports.

3.2.2. Operating System and Cybersecurity (Threshold).

3.2.2.1. Operating System Compliance. The control computer shall run an enterprise-grade operating system (e.g., Windows 11 Enterprise Long-Term Servicing Channel or Red Hat Enterprise Linux) that is fully supportable by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

3.2.2.2. Cryptographic Hardware. The motherboard shall include a physically soldered Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chip to support hardware-based encryption and secure boot validation.

3.2.2.3. Wireless Emission Control.

3.2.2.3.1. Wireless Restriction (Threshold). The baseline NVDTS shall not contain any active, unshielded wireless transmitters, receivers, or transceivers. To meet strict emission security (EMSEC) (TEMPEST) and tactical security requirements, all Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Near-Field Communication (NFC), or other RF wireless hardware shall be physically omitted or permanently deactivated at the hardware level.

3.2.2.3.2. Isolated Wireless Capability (Objective). As an objective, the system shall incorporate a modular, physically isolated wireless transceiver (e.g., an internal expansion card slot) that can be physically populated and activated only upon explicit, authorized command by a local supervisor inside a secure area.

3.2.3. Physical Security and Data Storage (Threshold).

3.2.3.1. Storage Capacity and Speed. The primary storage media (SSD) shall be a minimum of 1 Terabyte (TB) Non-Volatile Memory Express peripheral component interconnect express Gen 4.

3.2.3.2. Removable Drive Bay. The primary storage media shall be mounted in an externally accessible, tool-less removable drive bay to allow rapid physical extraction and secure storage of data when the NVDTS is not in operation.

3.2.4. Operating System and Interface (Objective).

3.2.4.1. Real-Time Processing. The system shall utilize a real-time operating system (RTOS) or dedicated real-time kernel extension if required to guarantee deterministic video frame grabbing and low-latency synchronization with the device under test.

3.3. Light-Tight Chamber. The NVDTS shall utilize a self-contained, light-tight testing chamber to perform the appropriate tests outlined in paragraph 4.0. in ambient lighting conditions ranging from 300 to 1,000 lux (e.g., standard maintenance bay lighting) without requiring a controlled “Dark Room”.

4.0. Measurement Requirements. The NVDTS shall comply with all defined threshold requirements as a mandatory minimum, with objective requirements representing the targeted operational capabilities.

4.1 Baseline Image Intensification and Basic Thermal Calibration (Threshold). The NVDTS shall, at a minimum, perform the following tests for all applicable UUTs.

4.1.1. Image Intensifier System Tests. The NVDTS shall perform a comprehensive evaluation of Image Intensifier (I²) tube and system-level performance.

4.1.1.1. Electrical System and Power Analysis. The NVDTS shall measure the electrical power consumption and performance characteristics of the I² tubes.

4.1.1.2. Photometric Performance. The NVDTS shall measure the core photometric performance of the I² tube.

Objective: 10,000 to 160,000 fL/fc Threshold: ±5.0% of calculated value

Objective: ±2.5% of calculated value

Objective: ±0.1 SNR units

Objective: ±0.01 lm/cm2

4.1.1.3. Optical Image Quality. The NVDTS shall measure the quality and integrity of the image produced by the I² tube.

Objective: 28 to 96 lp/mm Threshold: ±0.5 lp/mm

Objective: ±0.25 lp/mm

Objective: 0.005 mm to 0.50 mm blemish diameter Threshold: ±0.013 mm size accuracy

Objective: ±0.005 mm size accuracy

Objective: 0.05% to 15.0% distortion footprint Threshold: ±0.1% absolute distortion

Objective: ±0.05% absolute distortion

Objective: 0.15 mm to 1.50 mm Threshold: ±0.02 mm

Objective: ±0.01 mm

4.1.1.4. System-Level Optical Alignment. For fully assembled NVD systems, the NVDTS shall measure the alignment of all optical components.

Horizontal: ±10 mrad ≤ ±0.1 mrad

4.1.2. Basic Thermal System Tests. The NVDTS shall perform basic functional verification of thermal systems.

4.2 Advanced Radiometric Infrared and Digital Multi-Band Fusion Diagnostics (Objective). As an objective, the NVDTS shall perform the following advanced tests for all applicable UUTs.

4.2.1. Advanced Thermal System Tests. The NVDTS shall perform comprehensive diagnostic testing of thermal systems.

Objective: ±0.005°C

Objective: ±0.5 mK

Objective: 0.05 to 40.0 cycles/mrad Threshold: ±2.0% MTF value

Objective: ±1.0% MTF value

4.2.2. Fused and Digital Systems Tests. The NVDTS shall perform comprehensive diagnostic testing of fused and digital systems.

Objective: 1.0 ms to 50.0 ms Threshold: ±0.2 ms

Objective: ±0.05 ms

Objective: 30 Hz to 120 Hz ±0.1 Hz

Objective: ±60.0 mrad Threshold: ±0.05 mrad

Objective: ±0.01 mrad

Objective: Full FOV up to 100° Threshold: ±0.15 mrad

Objective: ±0.05 mrad

5.0. Software Requirements. The NVDTS shall comply with all defined threshold requirements as a mandatory minimum, with objective requirements representing the targeted operational capabilities.

5.1. System Modularity.

5.1.1. System Modularity (Threshold). Software modularity shall permit the uploading of new device testing profiles and pass/fail criteria via routine software updates.

5.1.2. System Modularity (Objective). The NVDTS software shall feature automatic device recognition, automatically detecting the specific UUT via the electrical/data connection and instantly loading the correct TPS without manual input from the maintainer.

5.2 Automated Test Program Sets. The NVDTS shall accept and execute new TPSs.

Each TPS shall:

· Be directly and verifiably traceable to the authoritative Government-approved technical orders, technical manuals, and/or calibration procedures for each specific UUT. In any case of conflict, the UUT’s approved technical documentation shall take precedence.

· Upon detecting a test failure, automatically guide the operator to the likely root cause by providing clear, actionable maintenance recommendations (e.g., "TEST FAILED: Measured luminance gain is below minimum threshold. ACTION: Replace Image Intensifier Tube Assembly.").

· Provide operator execution mode selection for continuous run, single-step (debug), stop-on-fail, loop on a step, and run an operator-selected test group.

· Utilize equipment and part references consistent with the approved packing list.

· Display test setup diagrams and operator instructions.

· Display a live tracking table mapping current execution progress.

· Cycle through three distinct visual states: Pending (Grey), Executing (Flashing Blue), and Completed (Solid Green for Pass or Solid Red for Fail) for each test step within the running TPS.

· Display the estimated time to completion to the operator for each TPS test group within the running TPS.

· Refresh data visualizations, metrics, and state changes on screen within ≤ 100 ms.

· Ensure all integrated optical components and electronic modules resident within the NVD shall be fully evaluated in conjunction with their designated NVD host assembly.

· Utilize consistent format and terminology from TPS to TPS.

5.2.1. Automated Test Program Sets (Threshold). The NVDTS shall execute automated test program sets for the night vision devices and components listed below. The system shall support the testing of all I² tubes both as fully integrated components within their parent NVDs and as individual, standalone components extracted from their housings.

(LIN / NSN)

Technical Manuals

Standalone I2 Tubes

L3Harris

NSN: 5855-01-382-3583

NSN: 5855-01-447-0925

NSN: 5855-01-447-0925

I2 Goggles / Monoculars

NSN: 5855-01-424-2286,

5855-01-424-2284, 585-01-350-0349, 585-01-459-5024, 5855-01-459-5023

TM 11-5855-300-10

TM 11-5855-300-23&P

TB 11-5855-300-23

NSN: 5585-01-475-7061

TM 11-5855-263-10

TM 11-5855-263-23&P

TB 11-5855-298-35

TM 11-5855-313-10

TM 11-5855-313-23&P

Varo Inc.

Litton Industries

LIN: N04456

NSN: 5855-00-150-1820,

5855-00-150-1820, 5855-01-228-0938

TB 11-5855-298-34

TB 11-585-298-33

L3Harris Litton Industries

LIN: N05482

NSN 5855-01-228-0939,

5855-01-228-0937, 5855-01-422-5413

TM 11-5855-262-10

TM 11-5855-262-23&P

TB 11-5855-298-35

L3Harris

LIN: M79678

NSN: 5855-01-432-0524

TM 11-5855-306-10

TM 11-5855-306-23&P

Litton Industries Northrop Grumman Corp.

LIN: A05014

NSN: 5855-01-477-8741

Steiner Defense

NSN: 5855-01-511-0994

NSN: 5855-01-618-8462

TM 9-5855-1916-13&P

NSN: 5855-01-685-2918

I2 Weapon Sights

Varo Inc.

Litton Industries Optic-Electronic Corp.

LIN: FA5545

NSN: 5855-01-017-7366

TM 11-5855-213-10

TM 11-5855-213-23&P

Litton Industries Northrop Grumman Corp.

AN/PVS-17

(Series) Litton Industries Northrop Grumman Corp.

L3Harris

LIN: FA5523

NSN: 5855-01-491-0140,

5855-01-491-6967

NSN: 5855-01-538-8121

TM 9-5855-1916-13&P

NSN: 5585-01-567-9243

TM 9-5855-1916-13&P

Varo Inc.

Northrop Grumman Corp.

LIN: N04596

NSN: 5855-00-629-5327

Elbit Systems of America

LIN: N05050

NSN: 5855-01-083-9051

Thermal and Digital Systems

NSN: 5855-01-414-5969

5.2.1.1. Test Requirements. Each TPS listed in the threshold table (paragraph 5.2.1) shall, at a minimum, include all applicable threshold tests identified in Section 4.1, "Baseline Image Intensification and Basic Thermal Calibration (Threshold)".

5.2.1.2. Display Requirements. The TPS shall present all test numbers and measurements taken (e.g.: upper limit, measured value, and lower limit) alongside their engineering units (e.g., VDC, mA, Hz) to the operator in a Graphical User Interface (GUI) as clear, quantified numerical data accompanied by visual overlays, when appropriate, such as highlighting a measured spot defect in red if it exceeds the tolerance and highlighting optical blemishes on a representative phosphor screen.

5.2.1.3. Software Accuracy. The automated diagnostic software shall demonstrate greater than or equal to 95% reliability (accuracy) when analyzing the live digital camera feed of the night vision device under test.

5.2.2. Automated Test Program Sets (Objective). The NVDTS shall also execute automated test program sets for the following night vision devices:

(LIN / NSN)

Technical Manuals

Thermal Weapon Sights / Clip-ons

NSN: 5855-01-383-6860,

5855-01-600-2717, 5855-01-523-7707, 5855-01-524-4308

TM 11-5855-316-10

TM 11-5855-316-23&P

TM 11-5855-317-23&P

TM 11-5855-324-10

Teledyne FLIR Defense Products

LIN: V05010

NSN: 5855-01-656-6330

TM 11-5855-343-10

TM 11-5855-343-23&P

BAE Systems

LIN: W05111

NSN: 5855-01-677-5935

FWS-I (Family of Weapon Sights – Individual)

Fusion and Digital Systems

AN/PSQ-20

(Family) ITT Inc. (formerly ITT Corporation) L3Harris Teledyne FLIR Defense Products

LIN: N07848

NSN: 5855-01-534-6449,

5855-01-603-0489, 5855-01-603-0486

TM 11-5855-322-10

TM 11-5855-322-23&P

TM 11-5855-335-10

TM 11-5855-335-23&P

TM 11-5855-336-10

TM 11-5855-336-23&P

Elbit Systems of America

LIN: V05010

NSN: 5855-01-649-9837

TM 11-5855-341-10

Elbit Systems of America

LIN: E05043

NSN: 5855-01-681-0576

TM 11-5855-1099-10

TM 11-5855-347-20&P

Elbit Systems of America

NSN: 5855-01-681-8536

Elbit Systems of America

LIN: N05013

NSN: 5855-01-693-5366

TM 11-5855-348-10

TM 11-5855-348-20&P

Collins Aerospace LIN: To Be Determined

5.2.2.1. Test Requirements. Each TPS listed in the objective table (paragraph 5.2.2) shall incorporate all applicable tests from both Section 4.1 (Baseline Image Intensification and Basic Thermal Calibration (Threshold)) and Section 4.2 (Advanced Radiometric Infrared and Digital Multi-Band Fusion Diagnostics (Objective)).

5.2.2.2. Display Requirements. The TPS shall present all test numbers and measurements taken (e.g.: upper limit, measured value, and lower limit) alongside their engineering units (e.g., VDC, mA, Hz) to the operator in a GUI as clear, quantified numerical data accompanied by visual overlays, when appropriate, such as highlighting a measured spot defect in red if it exceeds the tolerance and highlighting optical blemishes on a representative phosphor screen.

5.2.2.3. Software Accuracy. In addition to the threshold requirements, the automated diagnostic software shall demonstrate greater than or equal to 99% reliability (accuracy).

5.2.3. Calibration TPS (Threshold). The NVDTS shall execute a TPS for self-calibration that interfaces with the Army’s calibration equipment suite, Automated Calibration Equipment (ACE).

5.2.4. Cable Assemblies (Threshold). If any cables are required to execute any of the TPSs, they shall be strictly passive and utilize common, modular architecture.

5.3 Graphical User Interface (Threshold). The NVDTS shall provide an integrated, high-resolution digital GUI that allows the operator to select, configure, execute, and monitor TPSs while displaying real-time execution status and hardware safety alerts. The GUI shall serve as the primary control interface for the operator.

5.3.1. User Controls.

5.3.1.1. Test Selection Menu. The GUI shall present a structured, menu-driven list of all available TPS configurations extracted dynamically from the system’s repository. This software menu serves as the sole method for test selection, eliminating the need for physical multi-position selector switches. The menu shall allow users to filter TPS configurations by UUT model number, part number, NSN, and LIN.

5.3.1.2. Test Execution Control. The GUI shall provide distinct, on-screen, mutually exclusive user input controls (i.e., soft-keys) for Start, Pause/Halt, and Software Abort actions.

5.3.2. Visual Indicators. A dedicated, persistent banner area at the top of the GUI shall display hardware interlock status and all thermal and electrical safety alerts. Critical failure alerts shall be displayed prominently (e.g., flashing red at 2 Hz) and require manual operator acknowledgement.

5.3.3. External Software and Hardware Interfacing.

5.3.3.1. Runtime API Binding. The GUI layer shall exchange data with the core Test Executive backend using standard Inter-Process Communication (IPC) protocols.

5.3.3.2. Hardware Asset Mapping. The GUI shall provide a diagnostic view reflecting the connectivity status of all active instruments and equipment mapped to the active TPS. If an active TPS requires an instrument or piece of equipment that is offline, a notice shall be displayed to the operator in the banner area at the top of the GUI.

5.3.3.3. Hardware Abort Interlock and Defined Safe-State Routine. The GUI software shall continuously monitor the state of the physical Emergency Abort button (as defined in 6.3.2.2). Upon activation of the hardware abort, or upon detection of a critical safety fault, the system hardware shall execute a hardware-level safe-state routine within ≤ 100 ms, independent of the operating system state.

5.3.3.3.1. Physical Safe-State Actions. The NVDTS hardware shall immediately and deterministically execute the following physical overrides:

5.3.3.3.1.1. De-energize Light Sources. Terminate electrical power to all internal LEDs, lasers, and NIST-traceable light-emitting sources to eliminate all optical emissions.

5.3.3.3.1.2. De-energize Blackbodies. Terminate power to internal collimator blackbody thermoelectric heaters and coolers to prevent thermal runaway.

5.3.3.3.1.3. Isolate UUT Bias Power. Open mechanical or solid-state isolation relays to disconnect all electrical power and bias voltages supplied to the UUT interface connectors, protecting the device under test from overvoltage or damage.

5.3.3.3.2. GUI Abort Alert and Root-Cause Diagnostic. Concurrently, the GUI software shall freeze all active test controls, display a persistent, high-contrast, flashing (e.g., red at 2 Hz) "HARDWARE ABORT ACTIVATED" visual warning, and immediately execute the following diagnostic actions:

5.3.3.3.2.1. Identify Trigger Source. The GUI shall prominently display the specific safety mechanism that initiated the safe-state, dynamically mapping to the Safety_Trigger_Source database field defined in 5.4.1.

5.3.3.3.2.2. Display Fault Metrics. The GUI shall present the real-time sensor value that exceeded the threshold, dynamically mapping to the Safety_Fault_Metric and Safety_Fault_Code database fields defined in 5.4.1.

5.3.3.3.2.3. Provide Actionable Safety Instructions. The GUI shall display clear, step-by-step instructions to ensure operator safety before they attempt troubleshooting (e.g., "Do not open test chamber. Wait for blackbody to cool down below 35°C.").

5.3.3.3.2.4. Log System Event. The software shall automatically write and commit these safety metrics to the local database at the exact millisecond of the trip to populate the Safety & Fault Metadata table defined in 5.4.1, establishing an immutable audit record.

5.3.4. Non-Functional and Performance Constraints. If communication between the GUI and TPS runtime engine fails for > 500 milliseconds, the GUI shall immediately grey out all control components, display a “COMMUNICATION LOSS” modal alert, and trigger a hardware-level safe-state routine (see paragraph 5.3.3.3. Hardware Abort Interlock and Defined Safe-State Routine).

5.3.5. Calibration TPS Access. The GUI shall allow authorized operators to access and execute the calibration TPS via role-based permissions.

5.3.6. Software Human Factors Engineering.

5.3.6.1. Display Brightness Control. The GUI shall feature an easily accessible, persistent software slider or hotkey configuration to adjust display brightness continuously from 1% to 100% of maximum luminance.

5.3.6.2. Tactical Darkroom Mode. The GUI software shall feature a one-touch "Darkroom Mode" toggle that changes the color palette to high-contrast red-on-black or green-on-black. This is to prevent emissions that would compromise the operator's night vision adaptation or damage sensitive I² tubes undergoing test in the immediate area.

5.3.6.3. Adjustable Text and Scalability. The GUI shall allow the operator to adjust the display text size (minimum of three sizing levels: Small, Medium, Large) without clipping or obscuring active data fields, ensuring readability from a distance of up to 1 meter (3.3 feet).

5.4 Test Data Management and Reporting (Threshold). The NVDTS software shall incorporate a secure, local database management system that automatically logs, structures, and stores comprehensive diagnostic data for every test session. The database system shall be fully queryable via standard methods and support the data export requirements defined in section 5.4.2.

5.4.1. Mandatory Logged Data Fields. The NVDTS software shall automatically capture and commit the following mandatory data fields to the local relational database at the conclusion of every test execution, preventing manual deletion or modification by standard operators:

5.4.2. Diagnostic Export Capabilities.

5.4.2.1. Local Export Functionality. The software shall provide a secure, operator-initiated mechanism to export filtered subsets or full historical batches of the database.

5.4.2.2. Standardized File Formats. Exported files shall be formatted in standard, non-proprietary schemas, including Comma-Separated Values (CSV) for manual analysis and JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) to facilitate seamless programmatic ingestion into Army enterprise logistics systems (e.g., GCSS-A).

5.4.2.3. Data Integrity and Verification. The system shall append a cryptographic hash (e.g., SHA-256) to all exported test data files to ensure data integrity and prevent tampering or unauthorized modification post-export.

5.4.3. Raw Imagery and Video Media Storage.

5.4.3.1. File System Storage Architecture. The NVDTS software shall store captured raw optical images and video recordings outside the core relational database structure in a dedicated, secure local file system directory. The database shall reference media files exclusively via relative file system paths (Media_File_Path) linked to corresponding test step records.

5.4.3.2. Static Image Format. Captured static test frames (e.g., resolution targets, distortion grids, halo patterns, and thermal pixel maps) shall be saved in a non-proprietary, lossless image format (minimum 16-bit uncompressed tagged image file format or lossless portable network graphics) to preserve radiometric and radiometric pixel fidelity. Lossy compression formats (e.g., joint photographic experts group) are strictly prohibited for diagnostic imagery.

5.4.3.3. Video Capture Format. Captured video streams (e.g., latency measurements, rapid target acquisition tracking, and dynamic boresight verification) shall be saved in an industry-standard container (e.g., moving picture experts group-4 using H.264/H.265 compression) with embedded Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers or millisecond-accurate timestamps on every frame.

5.4.3.4. Automated Failure Capture. The software shall automatically capture and archive the relevant raw image or video clip for any test step that evaluates to a "Fail" status, providing an immutable audit record for failure analysis and depot-level repair.

5.4.3.5. Storage Capacity Management. The software shall monitor available solid state drive storage capacity and provide a user-configurable data retention/pruning policy. If remaining storage falls below 10% of total disk capacity, the GUI shall alert the operator and inhibit execution of new test sequences until data is archived or exported.

5.4.3.6. Storage Allocation and Endurance. The system shall allocate a dedicated, partitioned storage volume of no less than 500 GB exclusively for diagnostic database records, raw test imagery, and video clips. This volume shall support the local retention of a minimum of 1,000 complete UUT test sessions (including associated failure-capture imagery and calibration logs) without requiring external data offload or automated file pruning.

5.4.3.7. Storage Capacity Exhaustion and Mission-Priority Fallback. To guarantee field readiness and ensure uninterrupted test throughput during high-tempo operations, the NVDTS software shall prioritize test execution over administrative data logging when storage capacity is exhausted:

5.4.3.7.1. Early Capacity Warning (80%). When storage utilization reaches eighty percent (80%) of the dedicated partition capacity, the GUI shall display a persistent advisory notification informing the operator that disk space is low.

5.4.3.7.2. Automated Lossy Pruning (90%). When storage utilization reaches ninety percent (90%), the software shall automatically initiate a background data pruning routine to reclaim space while remaining fully operational. The system shall:

· First, delete raw video files associated with passed tests, oldest first.

· Second, delete static image files associated with passed tests, oldest first.

· Strictly Preserve Metadata: Under no circumstances shall the system automatically delete the lightweight alphanumeric test metrics database logs (the metadata table in 5.4.1), ensuring the core pass/fail records remain intact.

5.4.3.7.3. Degraded “Metadata-Only” Mode (95%). When storage utilization reaches ninety-five percent (95%), the software shall enter a degraded operating mode. It shall disable all raw image and video recording functions, but shall continue to allow the full execution of all test procedures. The system shall continue to log the alphanumeric test metrics defined in 5.4.1.

5.4.3.7.4. Temporary Override State. If the local database partition is completely full (100%), the software shall allow the operator to execute tests by running in an "Unlogged Diagnostics" mode with a clear visual warning on the GUI.

6.0. General Requirements. When applicable, the NVDTS shall comply with all defined threshold requirements as a mandatory minimum, with objective requirements representing the targeted operational capabilities.

6.1. Equipment Sample Requirements (Threshold). The equipment sample requirements shall be in accordance with the solicitation.

6.1.1 Bid Samples. Bid samples shall be required for technical evaluation before contract award.

6.1.2 First Article. First article testing shall be conducted after contract award.

6.2. Equipment Components (Threshold). All sections of MIL-PRF-28800 paragraph 3.2 shall be applicable with the following tailoring:

6.2.1. Material Restricted for Navy Use. Paragraph 3.2.4.1. “Material restricted for Navy use” is not applicable.

6.2.2. Test Chamber/Shroud. The NVDTS shall utilize a self-contained, light-tight testing chamber/shroud to execute these tests without requiring the unit to construct or utilize a controlled “Dark Room” or external light-blocking facility.

6.2.3 Sensors. The NVDTS internal sensors (photometric cameras and blackbody sources) shall be calibratable to NIST-traceable standards and managed via TB 43-180.

6.3. Design and Construction. All sections of MIL-PRF-28800 paragraph 3.3 “Design and Construction” shall be applicable with the following tailoring:

6.3.1. System Readiness and Self-Diagnostics.

6.3.1.1. System Setup Time (Threshold). The NVDTS shall support a rapid deployment sequence, with full System Setup completed in under 15 minutes. This time is measured from the system being fully packed in its transit case to achieving a "ready-to-test" state, including all physical uncasing, deployment, power-on, and operating system boot-up.

6.3.1.2. Power-On Built-In-Test (BIT) (Threshold). Upon startup, the system shall automatically execute a Power-On Built-In Test (PBIT) to verify basic system operability, internal communications, and the health of all critical hardware components (collimator, camera, power supplies). The PBIT shall complete in under 2 minutes and present a clear "System Ready" or "BIT Fault" status to the operator. (Note: PBIT does not replace formal TB 43-180 calibration validation).

6.3.1.3. UUT Reconfiguration Time (Threshold). Once the system is active, the time required for a trained operator to physically and electronically reconfigure the test set to switch between different UUT types (e.g., from testing a PVS-14 monocular to testing an ENVG-B fused goggle) shall be completed in under 3 minutes.

6.3.1.4. Continuous BIT (Objective). In addition to the threshold requirements, the NVDTS shall provide a continuous, background-running…