Night Vision Monoculars (3)

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Division of Procurement Services, acting on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, is requesting quotations for three PVS-14 night vision monoculars with quotations due January 31, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time through the AdvantageME/Vendor Self Service system (RFQ 16A 20010900000000000205).

The scope specifies PVS-14 Monocular units with 1x magnification, 27mm F1.2 Proshield lens coating, 40-degree field of view, manual and automatic gain controls, bright light cut-off capability, infrared illuminator, and MIL-STD-810 waterproof compliance across an operating temperature range of -51°C to +49°C. Tube specifications require Standard Generation 3 photocathode type GaAs with 64 lp/mm resolution, 22 signal-to-noise ratio, 1,600 figure of merit, and 10,000-hour mean time before failure. Each unit includes a complete basic kit with head mount assembly, brow pad, helmet/head mount adapter, eye cup, soft carrying case, shoulder strap, lens paper, day light filter, diopter lens cap, operator's manual, and batteries, plus a limited two-year warranty. Bidders may propose approved-equal items with supporting equivalency documentation subject to Department of Public Safety approval.

The State will award on a best-value basis, evaluating conformity with specifications, delivery dates, and lowest price among compliant quotations. Delivery is FOB-Destination with shipping included in the bid price. Vendors must submit best-value pricing with their initial quotation; the State will not request best and final offers. Payment terms are net 30 upon receipt of accurate invoices. No specific contract value or term is identified in the RFQ documents.