MIRA Camera
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- MIRA_CAMERA
- Agency
-
AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is conducting market research to identify potential sources for a MIRA short-wave infrared event-based camera for the Air Force Institute of Technology, with capabilities packages due October 14, 2026. This is a sources sought notice for market research purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals; no solicitation currently exists, and the decision to award a contract remains solely within Government discretion.
The Air Force is accepting responses from all potential sources, including small businesses, 8(a) participants, HUBZone small businesses, EDWOSB, WOSB, SDB, and SDVOSB firms. The Air Force has not yet finalized acquisition strategy but is considering designating this as a small business set-aside if sufficient capability and interest is demonstrated. Respondents must provide detailed capability information demonstrating technical compliance with specified requirements.
The camera must meet minimum threshold specifications: synchronous event-based detection across 400–1700 nm spectral range, full frame output rate exceeding 1 kHz, pixel pitch less than 12 microns, sensor size of at least 640x512 pixels, asynchronous laser detection capability at less than 50 kHz, and Camera Link interface. The product must qualify as a domestic or qualifying country end product per DFARS 252.225-7001. Delivery and installation must be completed within 12 weeks of contract award to AFIT at Wright-Patterson AFB. The contractor assumes responsibility for transportation, installation, and on-site coordination. Warranty coverage must include defects in material and workmanship for at least two years after receipt and acceptance, including parts, labor, and return-to-factory freight costs. Payment is 100 percent upon delivery and certification that the system meets all technical requirements.
Interested firms should submit responses to SrA Mark Hager (mark.hager.3@us.af.mil) and Ms. Linh Jameson (linh.jameson@us.af.mil).
Notice text
Notice from the United States Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Installation Contracting Division, Base Support Contracting Branch at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio:
The AFLCMC Operational Contracting Branch, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is seeking capabilities packages of potential sources including Small Businesses (SB). This sources sought synopsis is published for market research purposes only, to identify potential sources capable of delivering MIRA Camera with the capabilities described herein for the Air Force Institute of Technology located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio (WPAFB).
The Government is seeking capabilities packages from all potential sources, including but not limited to: small business (SB), 8(a) participants, HUBZone Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Firms that respond shall review the attached instructions and technical requirements and submit responses that:
- Specify that offered products meet the specifications provided below; and
- Provide detailed information to show clear technical compliance.
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUOTES.
All interested firms shall submit a response to the Primary Points of Contact, SrA Mark Hager at mark.hager.3@us.af.mil and Ms. Linh Jameson at linh.jameson@us.af.mil, demonstrating their capability to provide MIRA camera. Responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. A solicitation for this requirement does not exist, therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. The decision to solicit for a contract will be solely within the Government's discretion.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this acquisition is
334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business-size standard of 1,000 employees. Firms responding should indicate socio-economic status (8(a) with Graduation Date, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, WOSB, small business, and/or HUBZone). Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based upon responses hereto for any subsequent action. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a Department of Defense (DoD) contract. A small business set-aside decision has not yet been made.
Respondents should note the potential application of Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14) and the Non-Manufacturer Rule (FAR 52.219-33) to a future acquisition that may result from this Sources Sought. Respondents should consider how the primary tasks identified in this notice will be broken out between prime contractor and subcontractors and address subcontracting in their response, if applicable/necessary.
Any information submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought is voluntary. This Sources Sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any Government assessments. The Government's assessment of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small business or any particular small business program.
CAPABILITIES PACKAGE:
All interested firms shall submit a capabilities package to provide MIRA Camera that explicitly demonstrates their capability to provide the required service. The capabilities package should be brief and concise yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. However, the response must not exceed five (5) pages. Capabilities Packages submitted in response to this sources sought synopsis must be received at the following e-mail addresses NO LATER THAN 14 October 2026 AT 12:00 PM EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME. (7 DAYS)
All correspondence sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads: MIRA Camera.If this subject line is not included, the email may not get through email filters at WPAFB. Filters are designed to delete emails without a subject or with a suspicious subject or attachments. Attachments with files ending in .zip or .exe are not allowable and will be deleted. Ensure only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xlsx or .xls documents are attached to your email. All other attachments may be deleted.
Responses shall be submitted via email to the following addresses: mark.hager.3@us.af.mil and linh.jameson@us.af.mil
Please direct all questions concerning this acquisition to SrA Mark Hager at mark.hager.3@us.af.mil and include the necessary subject line indicated above.
Attachments:
- Instructions
- Statement of Work (SOW)
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1 - Instructions.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 -Statement of Work (SOW).pdf |
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