Phantom camera
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 Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC, IHD) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a Phantom Camera. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ), and quotes will not be requested. NSWC IHD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to Vision Research, Inc., the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
Scope of Requirement
NSWC IHD requires a Phantom Camera. The procurement is justified on a non-competitive basis under FAR 12.102(a), as Vision Research, Inc. is the sole OEM and does not authorize third-party resellers or distributors, making direct procurement the only viable method.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order (intended)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- NAICS: 334310
- PSC: 6710 (Cameras, Motion Picture)
- Response Due: June 29, 2026, at 10 AM (EST)
- Published: March 25, 2026
Response & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for quotes. Interested parties may identify their capability to respond to this requirement. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The decision not to compete is at the Government's discretion. The Government will not cover costs incurred by responding.
Additional Notes
Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gove/portal/public/SAM. Oral communications are not acceptable. All statements and capabilities must be emailed to Erica Sites at erica.l.sites.civ@us.navy.mil.