Thermal Imager
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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, specifically AFLCMC PZIO, is soliciting proposals for a Thermal Imager for the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (FA860126Q0026) for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The acquisition is Unrestricted, and proposals are due by March 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a high-speed, high dynamic range, medium-wavelength infrared (MWIR) thermal imaging system for AFIT's Center for Technical Intelligence and Research (CTISR). The system must advance current thermal imaging capabilities, support research, and graduate optical engineering labs. Key technical specifications include:
- Dynamic Range: Greater than 800 degrees C (20 to 820 degrees Celsius in a single exposure).
- Frame Rate: Greater than 600 Hz full frame, and maximum frame rate greater than 35 kHz.
- Exposure Time: 1 microsecond or less for full frame rate.
- FPA Size: At least 640x512.
- Spectral Range: 3-5 microns.
- Focal Length Options: 25 mm, 50 mm, and 200 mm.
- Other Deliverables: Calibration data (CSV), protective case, and a computer controller. All products must be manufactured in a qualifying country source per DFARS 225.872.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Delivery is required within 90 calendar days after contract award.
- Delivery Destination: FOB Destination to Air Force Institute of Technology/ENP, 2950 Hobson Way, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS Code: 334511, with a size standard of 1350 employees.
- Warranty: One calendar year after receipt of delivery.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: March 25, 2026, by 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
- Submission Method: Electronically to both danara.barlow@us.af.mil and jessica.stamper.2@us.af.mil. The entire proposal, including attachments, must be in a single email (max 5MB).
- Email Subject Line: "FA860126Q0026 AFIT Thermal Imager".
- Acceptable Attachments: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx. Compressed files (.zip, .exe) are not permitted.
- Proposal Content: Must include company name, address, DUNS, CAGE Code, TIN, POC, proposal number/date, validity timeframe, individual item price, total price (no progress payments), and shipping (FOB Destination). Proposals must also contain a complete description of items offered and technical manuals/literature to demonstrate compliance with the Statement of Work.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made to the lowest-priced offeror whose proposal conforms to requirements, receives an "Acceptable" rating on the Technical Capability factor, and has a fair and reasonable total evaluated price.
Important Notes
All prospective awardees must be registered and maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov. Electronic submission of payment requests via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) is required.