Fast Scanner, Hyper-Spectral Imager
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Air Force, 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, is conducting market research to identify sources capable of providing a Brand Name or Equal Hyperspectral Imaging System (HIS). This system is required for remote detection, measurement, and real-time spectral analysis of materials and dynamic events in field-testing environments. Responses are due February 16, 2025.
Scope of Work
The requirement consists of one (1) Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) base system and one (1) optional system:
- Base System (SWIR/MWIR): Spectral range of 1.5 – 5.5 µm.
- Optional System (MWIR/LWIR): Spectral range of 2.0 – 12 µm.
Key Technical Requirements:
- High-Speed Acquisition: Must achieve specified minimum scan rates (e.g., 3 Igrams/sec at 1 cm⁻¹) to capture transient events.
- Integrated Turn-Key System: Includes a ruggedized, hermetically sealed sensor head, three interchangeable telescope assemblies (x0.5, x2, x6), a co-aligned visible-light camera for bore sighting, and a GPS/IRIG-B interface.
- High-Fidelity Imaging: Focal Plane Array (FPA) must be ≥ 8 x 8 with zero dead pixels.
- Support Hardware: Dedicated control/analysis computer (Windows 11 or Linux) and operational software for data display and analysis.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 16, 2025
- Published: February 9, 2026
- Place of Performance: Eglin AFB / N Palm Beach, FL
Evaluation
This notice is intended to identify all sources capable of providing an "equal" solution. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement providing clear evidence that their proposed system meets or exceeds the Government's salient characteristics.
Additional Notes
This is for market research purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation. The technical requirements are based on a Spatially resolved InfraRed Spectrometer (SpIRS) architecture.