Gimbaled High Definition Electro-Optic Infrared (EO/IR) Sensor Replacement for Base Expeditionary Targeting Surveillance Systems – Combined (BETSS-C) and Ground-Based Operational Surveillance System (Expeditionary) (G-BOSS(E))

Quick Summary

The U.S. Army Project Manager (PM) Terrestrial Sensors (TS) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Gimbaled High Definition (HD) Electro-Optic Infrared (EO/IR) Sensor Replacements. These sensors are intended to support ground-based U.S. Army Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) and Force Protection and Security (FPS) missions for Base Expeditionary Targeting Surveillance Systems – Combined (BETSS-C) and Ground-Based Operational Surveillance System (Expeditionary) (G-BOSS(E)).

The primary goal is to find cost-effective solutions that meet required performance, logistics, timeliness, and lifecycle costs. Responses are due by Close of Business (COB) on March 12, 2026.

Scope of Interest

PM TS is seeking information on gimbaled sensor systems with the following capabilities and characteristics:

• Technical Capabilities: Performance, technical parameters, Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWAP-C), interoperability (including API), all-weather/day/night performance.
• Maintenance: Expected maintenance, repairability, associated costs, Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR). Ability to repair without returning to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
• Specific Sensor Specifications (Annex):
  • Applications: Border surveillance, Force Protection, Anomaly detection, Target acquisition.
  • Imaging: Enhanced fusion of IR, color, and/or Short-Wavelength InfraRed (SWIR); 360° visibility with high-magnification optics; Thermal Imager, Color HD Camera, Color Low Light HD Camera, SWIR camera.
  • Integration: Integrated Sensor Architecture (ISA)-compliance.
  • Performance: Laser Rangefinder up to 20 kilometers (km).
  • Environmental: MIL-STD-810E and MIL-STD-461F; operating temperature -40° to 55° C.
  • Interfaces: Standard Military Specification (MIL-SPEC) data, video, and power interfaces.

Requested Information

Respondents must provide:

• Company Information: Contact details, company name, date of incorporation, number of years in business, employees, location, CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID, website, email.
• Technical Information: Detailed system specifications as outlined above.
• Technical Experience: Past and current customer support for similar missions (max three customers), including contract numbers, customer/company name, POC, and a brief description.

Submission & Deadlines

• Response Due Date: March 12, 2026, COB.
• Format: Electronic response, maximum 20 pages (8.5" x 11", 12-point Arial font, 1-inch margins). Files must be in Microsoft Word (2013+) or PDF format, under 15MB.
• Submission: Email responses to Briana Murphy (brianna.h.murphy2.civ@army.mil) and Sabin Joseph (sabin.a.joseph.civ@army.mil). The subject line must be: "FPS BETSS-C and G-BOSS(E) Systems Tower EO/IR Sensor Replacement". Specific instructions for CUI and higher classifications are provided.
• Questions: Submit questions via email to the same contacts by 1400 EST on March 12, 2026.

Important Notes

This is a Sources Sought notice for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment to award a contract. The Government will not reimburse costs associated with preparing responses. Proprietary information must be clearly marked.