AK-KENAI NWR-THERMAL SENSOR
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for a Cooled Thermal MWIR High Resolution Camera, Software, and Lens for the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge in Soldotna, AK. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Quotes are due by January 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks to procure a high-performance thermal sensor system. Key deliverables include:
- Item 00010: FLIR A8581 InSb camera.
- Item 00020: Motorized 17mm lens.
- Item 00030: Thermal Sensor and Software package.
The system must meet detailed technical specifications, including a Cooled InSb sensor (3-5 µm spectral range), at least 1280x720 resolution, NETD ≤30 mK, and specific environmental and performance capabilities (e.g., GSD < 75 cm at 1000 m AGL). The software requires a perpetual license, Windows OS compatibility, and advanced analysis tools.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing.
- Delivery: FOB Destination to Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Soldotna, AK, by March 2, 2026. Installation is the contractor's responsibility.
- Quote Submission Deadline: January 13, 2026, by 10:00 AM.
- Published Date: January 29, 2026 (Opportunity metadata shows this as published, but documents indicate an active solicitation with a future published date, implying this is a live RFQ).
Submission & Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Vendors must submit:
- Signed and dated quotes on official business letterhead.
- Completed FAR provision 52.212-3, "Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items."
- Detailed specification sheets, technical data, or independent test reports for technical compliance.
- Documentation for lens options, focal length, f-number, and GSD/FOV calculations.
- Documentation of cooler MTTF and environmental qualification data.
- Demonstration of software functionality, license type, and support policy.
- Evidence of prior delivery of similar systems and description of technical support/warranty.
Quotes must be transmitted via email to Carter Duke.
Contact Information
For quote submissions, contact Carter Duke at carter_duke@fws.gov. For general inquiries, contact Solmaz Salih at solmaz_salih@fws.gov or 3032364250.