Sources Sought - Directional Hemispherical Reflectometer
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- VPS_DHR
- Agency
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- 5340 Hardware, Commercial
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army's Product Manager Vehicle Protection Systems is conducting market research to identify sources capable of supplying handheld Directional Hemispherical Reflectometer (DHR) devices, with responses due by October 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. This is a sources sought notice (RFI) for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of award.
The Army seeks DHR devices with measurement capability across Near Infrared (0.9–1.1 μm), Short Wave Infrared (1.9–2.4 μm), Mid Wave Infrared (3.0–4.0 μm, 3.0–5.0 μm, or 4.0–5.0 μm band options), and Long Wave Infrared (8.0–12.0 μm) spectral regions, plus Quality Control Mode. Devices must be self-contained, handheld, and battery-powered with calibration capability. Responses must not exceed 10 pages in text format and must include administrative information (CAGE Code, company details, facility locations, SAM registration status), history of prior U.S. government DHR contracts, detailed device specifications, manufacturing lead times for up to 15 units, and rough order of magnitude pricing with economies of scale for quantity tiers up to 15 units. Proprietary information may be marked as such and submitted via DoD SAFE upon request. Submit responses electronically to Contract Specialist Terrell Cheathem at terrell.m.cheathem.civ@army.mil with copy to Lauren Wagner at lauren.e.wagner10.civ@army.mil. The Army reserves the right to use responses in developing future acquisition strategy and technical specifications.
Notice text
Product Manager Vehicle Protection Systems (PdM VPS) is performing market research to identify potential sources of supply capable of providing handheld Directional Hemispherical Reflectometer (DHR) devices in the Near Infrared (NIR), Medium Wave Infrared (MWIR), Short Wave Infrared (SWIR), Long Wave Infrared (LWIR) spectral regions and Quality Control Mode.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought Notice - Directional Hemispherical Reflectometer.pdf |
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