LaVision Camera

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division is procuring a LaVision Camera system on a brand name or equal basis under a firm fixed price contract. The procurement includes a high-resolution CMOS camera (2560x1664 pixels, 9350 Hz frame rate), DaVis 11 Software License for Windows 11, camera cases, cable connections, F-mount camera lenses, and an adapter plate to enhance particle image velocimetry capabilities at the Acoustic Flow Facility for real-time testing on warfighting capabilities. The solicitation requires vendors to submit quotes including company letterhead, pricing, CAGE code, FOB destination pricing, point of contact information, GSA contract number if applicable, and business size certification. Quotes must be submitted by 4:00 PM on June 30, 2025, to kylie.cox3.civ@us.navy.mil with all shipping costs included in the total price. The procurement is structured as eight separate line items covering the camera system components and accessories, with delivery requested by September 19, 2025.

This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 600 employees. The procurement appears to be a sole-source acquisition from LaVision Inc., located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, as the company is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer with exclusive distribution rights for the DaVis 11 Software that uniquely integrates with the Navy's current system. The contract value falls under the simplified acquisition threshold, though specific dollar amounts are not disclosed in the solicitation documents. The procurement consists of specialized equipment including a high-speed camera, M42 adapter plate, Scheimpflug camera lens adapter, accessories, cable connection set, DPDS calibration target, and replacement cases. Performance will take place at the NSWCCD facility in Bethesda, Maryland, supporting acoustic flow testing capabilities for naval warfare applications.