Single Sensor For DVE Situational Awareness

Added: Jun 23, 2016 11:39 am THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE, BUT RATHER A SOURCES SOUGHT that will allow the Government to identify interested sources capable of meeting the requirement. The information sought herein is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for quote (RFQ), Request for proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or as an obligation or commitment on the part of the Government to acquire any product or service. There shall be no basis for claims against the Government as a result of information submitted in response to the Sources Sought. The Government does not intend to nor will it be required to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred by any respondent associated with providing information in response to this request. This notice is for market research purposes only and is not indicative of a full requirement.

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Technology Application Contracting Office (TAKO) is interested in identifying potential vendors who have the necessary capabilities to provide a single sensor for situational awareness for rotocraft induced brownout landings. The sensor solution should provide enhanced thermal imaging capable of filtering out significant portions of the dust cloud present in the field of view. In order to be considered as a potential source, the proposed system must be under 15 lbs. and be at a Technology Readiness Level of 7 or better.

Potential sources are requested to submit a brief summary of their capabilities, progress towards qualification, and snapshot imagery along with their systems size, weight, power and interface information.

All interested, capable, and responsible sources that would like to respond to this sources sought are encouraged to provide a statement of interest along with supporting data via email to Ms. Carol Wilkinson, Contract Specialist (carol.a.wilkinson10.civ@mail.mil) no later than 11:00 am EST on 11 July 2016. Once the sources sought requirement has closed, the Government will contact individual responders for any further information required.