NASA/LaRC has a requirement for a Maintenance-Free Uncooled Imaging Infrared Research Camera with a solid-state microbolometer detector that needs no cryogenic cooling and has a large dynamic range. The camera shall be be light weight (under 3 pounds) and shall have high resolution (greater than 15,000 pixels) with a high frame rate (greater than 50Hz) and IEEE 1394 connectivity. The camera shall be capable of being fully integrated with software that allows for detailed real-time digital analysis.
NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from FLIR Systems, Inc., N. Billerica, MA. FLIR Systems is the only known source that has a product that meets NASA's specifications for weight, resolution, frame rate, connectivity, and integration. The FLIR Systems ThermoVision A20M with Researcher HS Package is the camera that NASA is procuring.
The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on September 17, 2004. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.
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