RFI FY26NGEUD.pdf
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- W91CRB-26-RFI-ANVIS
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) from the Department of the Army's Product Manager Soldier Maneuver Sensors for market research on Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) solutions for helmet-mounted Aviation Night Vision goggles under the Aviator's Night Vision Imaging System (ANVIS) program.
Respondents must submit white papers not exceeding 10 pages and at least one production sample by 2 October 2026 at 4:00 P.M. EST. White papers shall address product specifications (dimensions, weight, Field of View, Center Resolution, Signal to Noise Ratio, Gain, Phosphor color); compliance with MIL-PRF-A3279454B and MIL-PRF-A3314408 standards including performance under Temperature Extreme, Temperature Shock, Vibration, Immersion, Humidity, Veiling Glare, and Electromagnetic Interference conditions; approximate unit cost with potential step ladder pricing for quantities up to 17,000 units; manufacturers of Image Intensifier (I²) tubes and optical assemblies (specifying glass, plastic, or hybrid); interchangeability support with other manufacturers' components; field maintenance capabilities including I² tube replacement and collimation; compatible test sets; and production capacity per month with lead time required. Production samples must be received by 2 October 2026 at 2:00 P.M. EST and will undergo testing for Resolution, Signal to Noise Ratio, Gain, Collimation, and Electromagnetic Interference per MIL-PRF-A3279454B. Inquiries must be submitted by 25 September 2026 at 2:00 P.M. EST. Submissions should be directed to Timothy Compton (Contracting Officer) and Roxanne A. Dalrymple (Contract Specialist), with physical samples coordinated through Terry Klassen at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
PRODUCT MANAGER SOLDIER MANEUVER SENSORS
9625 MIDDLETON RD, BLDG 1189
FORT BELVOIR VIRGINIA 22060-5800
SFAE-CPE-G-SWAR-SMS 3 September 2026
MEMORANDUM FOR Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG)
SUBJECT: Aviator’s Night Vision Imaging System (ANVIS) Program – Request for
Information (RFI) for Market Research
1. References:
a. MIL-PRF-A3279454B AVIATIOR’S NIGHT VISION IMAGING SYSTEM AN/AV
6(V)3
b. MIL-PRF-A3314408 18 MM IMAGE INTENSIFIER (I²) TUBES, AVIATION: MX-
12606 GREEN PHOSPHOR (GP) AND MX-12607 WHITE PHOSPHOR (WP)
GROUND: MX-12608 (GP) AND MX-12609 (WP)
2. For market research, the US Army is conducting an assessment of Commercial Off-the-Shelf
(COTS) solutions for helmet-mounted Aviation Night Vision goggles.
3. Requirement: Respondents shall provide white papers not exceeding 10 pages to explain their product and submit at least one (1) production sample for USG testing.
White papers shall include the following:
- Product specifications (dimensions, weight, Field of View, Center Resolution, Signal to
Noise Ratio, Gain, Phosphor color, etc.)
- Explanation how the product meets MIL-PRF-A3279454B and MIL-PRF-A3314408
(MX-12607 I2 tube). Include Temperature Extreme, Temperature Shock, Vibration, Immersion, Humidity, Veiling Glare, and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).
- Approximate unit cost (may include step ladder for economies of scale up to quantity of
17,000) – This is not a bid for contract award.
- Which company manufacturers the product’s I2 tubes.
- Which company manufactures the product’s optical assemblies.
o Are the optics glass, plastic or hybrid?
- Does the product support interchangeability with optics and I2 tubes from other manufacturers.
- How the product would support maintenance in the field, to include I2 tube replacement and collimation.
- What USG or commercially available test sets could support the product.
- Production capacity per month and how much notice would the Respondent need to reach that capacity.
SFAE-CPE-G-SWAR-SMS SUBJECT: BiNOD Program – Request for Proposal (RFP) of Fair
Opportunity Notice (FON) 001
Production samples shall be subjected to the following testing:
- Resolution
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- Gain
- Collimation
- Electromagnetic Interference testing per MIL-PRF-A3279454B (RS-103 portion)
4. Response Period: Final responses to this RFI shall be submitted no later than 2 October
2026 by 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Timothy Compton, Contracting Officer via e-mail at timothy.j.compton7.civ@army.mil and Roxanne A. Dalrymple, Contract
Specialist at roxanne.a.dalrymple.civ@army.mil. Any/all questions shall be submitted via e-mail to those contacts no later than 25 September 2026 by 2:00 PM EST.
Production Samples must be received no later 2 October 2026 by 2:00 PM EST. Ensure coordination with Terry Klassen (terry.a.klassen.ctr@army.mil | (571) 474-6443) for paperwork receipt of systems.
The production samples shall be shipped to:
PdM Soldier Maneuver Sensors (SMS)-BiNOD UIC: W6DSH2 DODAAC: W51AMZ
5855 21st St, Bldg. 215 (Rear)
Ft Belvoir, VA 22060
POC: Terry Klassen, (571) 474-6443
Email: terry.a.klassen.ctr@army.mil
Coordinate with Terry Klassen for paperwork receipt of systems.
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RONALD BOISVERT
Assistant Product Manager/ COR - BiNOD mailto:timothy.j.compton7.civ@army.mil mailto:roxanne.a.dalrymple.civ@army.mil mailto:terry.a.klassen.ctr@army.mil
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