Sources Sought for One (1) Mid Wave Infrared (MWIR) Camera

The U.S. Army Research Laboratory, operating under the Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for the procurement of one Mid Wave Infrared (MWIR) Camera. The specialized imaging device must meet precise technical specifications including an operating wavelength range of 1.0-5.0 micrometers, a focal plane array size of 640 x 512 pixels, an operating frequency of 60 hertz, a broadband mid-wave infrared lens, and an F-number of 2.5. Interested contractors are required to submit detailed responses demonstrating their ability to meet the specifications, including information about their business classification, small business status, and relevant past project experience. The solicitation particularly encourages participation from small businesses under NAICS code 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. All responses must be submitted to Contract Specialist Jamie White by July 3, 2025, just three days after the posting date of June 30, 2025.

This procurement opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations, though it specifically encourages responses from HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the available documentation. The solicitation does not specify contract values or budget ranges, focusing solely on the procurement of a single MWIR camera unit rather than multiple quantities. The estimated delivery timeline extends to November 2025, with the camera to be delivered to the U.S. Army Research Laboratory facility in Adelphi, Maryland. This Sources Sought Notice serves as a market research tool to assess industry capabilities and interest levels, with no guarantee that a formal solicitation or contract award will follow.