N0018925Q0353 COSMOS-4K CMOS Camera

The Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure one large-format COSMOS-4K CMOS camera for the United States Naval Observatory (USNO) to support their 1.3m telescope operations and Department of Defense observational requirements. This sole-source procurement specifically targets Teledyne Digital Imaging US, Inc. as the only vendor capable of providing the required camera with precise specifications including >90% quantum efficiency, high frame rate capability, and compatibility with existing telescope systems. The camera must support USNO's critical mission of producing and disseminating Precise Time, Astrometry, and Earth Orientation Parameters for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Claudette Jones at claudette.j.jones.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 9:00 AM EST on June 26, 2025. The solicitation will be evaluated in two phases, first for technical acceptability and then for price, with award going to the most advantageous quote to the government.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to all qualified vendors, though it is structured as a sole-source acquisition under FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) with Teledyne Digital Imaging US, Inc. identified as the sole capable source. The contract will be structured as a firm, fixed-price agreement with delivery required no later than December 31, 2025. The procurement involves a single camera unit, and while the exact contract value is redacted from the documentation, the justification notes that alternative solutions could potentially cost over $1 million in telescope modifications. The place of performance is Washington, DC, where the Naval Observatory is located. Potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must provide complete quotes with both pricing and technical information while explicitly confirming their ability to meet all technical requirements.