ATN PVS114-3 (1AA) Night Vision Monocular

The State of Maine Division of Purchases is requesting quotes for ATN PVS114-3 (1AA) Night Vision Monoculars for public safety applications, with quotes due March 6, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering the best value to the state, with preference given to in-state bidders or those offering Maine-produced commodities or services where applicable.

The scope is a Generation 3 night vision monocular system with GaAs photocathode technology, 1x magnification with F1.2 26mm Proshield lens, and a 40-degree field of view. The unit features automatic brightness control with bright light cut-off, integrated infrared illuminator with IR indicator, automatic shut-off, and diopter adjustment from -5 to +2. It operates on a single 1.5-volt AA battery with 50-hour battery life. The device is waterproof, MIL-STD-810 environmental compliant, and rated for operating temperatures from -40 to +50 degrees Celsius (storage -50 to +70 degrees Celsius). Dimensions are 114x56x50mm and weight is 0.3 kilograms. A two-year limited warranty and 10,000-hour mean time before failure are included.

Electronic submission is required. Unit prices must be stated separately for each item, including all applicable discounts and prepaid transportation charges. Bidders may submit alternate commodities with complete descriptive literature. The State is exempt from federal and Maine state sales and use taxes; quotes should exclude these taxes. The Division of Purchases reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, waive formalities and technicalities, and adjust ordered quantities by up to 10 percent.