AN/PVS-14 Night Vision Devices (NVDs) and Rechargeable batteries

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground is seeking to procure 370 AN/PVS-14 equivalent white phosphorous Night Vision Devices (NVDs) and 740 Lithium 1.5V AA rechargeable batteries through a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirement for Moldova under case MD-B-UBO. The solicitation specifies that image intensifier tubes must conform to US Military Specifications with a Figure of Merit between 1400-1600, achieve 100% passing rates on Group A testing, and be manufactured exclusively by US-based companies Elbit Systems of America and L3Harris Technologies. The contract includes comprehensive requirements for Item Unique Identification (IUID), operations security protocols, specific packaging standards, and a one-year warranty that directly benefits Moldova. The procurement was originally posted on June 24, 2025, with the proposal submission deadline set for July 17, 2025, and the contract structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement.

This solicitation operates without any set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified contractors capable of meeting the stringent technical and security requirements. The procurement specifies exact quantities of 370 night vision devices paired with 740 rechargeable batteries, indicating a two-battery allocation per device for operational redundancy. The place of performance is designated as Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, where the Army Contracting Command will oversee contract administration and quality assurance activities. The solicitation has undergone multiple amendments, with the most recent Amendment 0003 issued on July 14, 2025, clarifying technical specifications and reinforcing the requirement for US-manufactured image intensifier tubes. The contract timeline and award value are not explicitly stated in the available documentation, though the Foreign Military Sales nature suggests this procurement supports broader international security cooperation objectives with Moldova.