Camera with On-Board Computer

The Naval Research Laboratory has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source purchase order to HYSPEX INC for a camera with on-board computer and accessories under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The procurement will utilize a firm-fixed price structure and will not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. This notice is categorized under NAICS code 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees and falls under PSC 6720 for still picture cameras. The attached documentation indicates the procurement includes additional components such as a navigation system, post-processing software, and maintenance package as part of what appears to be a UAV system acquisition. The agency has determined that only one responsible source exists and no other supplies or services will satisfy their requirements.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to formally announce the sole source award intention while providing an opportunity for other vendors to demonstrate that competition would be advantageous to the government. Interested parties have only 5 calendar days from the publication date of August 13, 2025 to respond, making the deadline August 18, 2025. Any responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the government, and such information will be used solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement instead. The government retains full discretion in deciding whether to compete this purchase order based on received responses, and no reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with submitting capability information. Contractors must reference the Notice of Intent number in all correspondence and direct inquiries to Erik Wells at the specified email address, noting that telephone requests will not be honored and no solicitation package is available.