Polaris Sensor

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #:    N0017825Q6677

Submitted by: Susan Madison

NAICS Code:  334413

FSC/PSC Code:  6650

Anticipated Date to be published in SAM.gov:   17 January 2025
 

Anticipated Closing Date:  27 January 2025

Contracts POC Name:  Susan Madison

Telephone#: (540) 613-3296

Email Address:  susan.h.madison.civ@us.navy.mil

Code and Description:  6650 – Optical Instruments Test Equipment, Components and

                                                  Accessories

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.   

Synopsis/Solicitation N0017825Q6677 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  The synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation as indicated in the attached SF1449.  The SF1449 form is being utilized to generate the applicable clauses from the Standard Procurement System. 

This requirement is not eligible for small business set-aside.

Material must be TAA compliant.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to award on a sole source basis for the below polarized Long-wave Infrared (LWIR) imagers with the integrated polarization capability and control software manufactured by Polaris Sensor Technologies Inc.  Polaris Sensor Technologies Inc. is located in Huntsville, Alabama.

PART                    Description                                                             QTY                              UNIT

1002                     Pixelated Polarimeter, Pyxis® LWIR HD,                    1                                  EA

                             Frame Rate: 30.0 frames per second,

                             20 f/0.85 lens is included with this purchase

1015                     15mm-75mm, f/1.2 Lens Compatible with                    1                                EA
                             Pyxis LWIR HD

1016                     15mm-75mm, f/1.2 Custom Lens Mount                      1                                EA

                              Custom R&D of Hot-Swappable Mount

1100                      100mm, f/1 Lens, Compatible with Pyxis                     1                                EA

                              LWIR HD

1101                       100mm, f/1 Custom Lens Mount Custom                    1                                EA

                               R&D of Hot-Swappable Mount

1250                       Software Development Kit (SDK) – LWIR                   1                                EA

1330                       User Interface Software                                               1                                LOT

                               (included with the purchase of a sensor)

9500                       Estimated Shipping                                                      1                                LOT

Polaris Sensor Technologies Inc. is the only company that is producing polarized LWIR imagers with the integrated polarization capability and control software and are the sole distributer of their products. Visible imagers do not meet the requirement of being able to image in the 7-14um wavelength range. Using filters is not an option due to the limited sized of the filters and the extra hardware needs to realign the imager and lens to accommodate the new element in the optical path. Additionally, using a single filter would not provide the capability we are looking to use. A minimum of four filters and a rotation wheel would be needed along with the development of software to time the data collection to when the filter was properly aligned with the imaging window to collect the data.

Please include shipping/freight cost to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) will be utilized for award in accordance with FAR Part 13.  The order shall be firm fixed price.  

All responsible offerors must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3. Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied FAR Part 19. All offerors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.  The completion and submission to the Government of an offer shall indicate the Offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions in this solicitation. Offers may be rejected if an exception to the terms or conditions set forth in this solicitation is taken.

At time of proposal submission please submit any historical data and published pricing.  Award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.

Quote is due 27 January, no later than 12:00 p.m. EST with an anticipated award date by 14 February 2025.  Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to susan.h.madison.civ@us.navy.mil to the RFQ closing.  Please be sure to include Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017825Q6677 in the subject line.

Attachments –

-SF1449: Solicitation for Commercial Items

- Requirements List