Dynamic Electro optical Test Target Array System

2026-11-03

1 . 0 GENERAL INFORMATIONThis is a Sources Sought Notice issued for market research purposes only . This is not a Request for Proposal ( RFP ), Request for Quotation ( RFQ ), or an Invitation for Bid ( IFB ). The Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals . A contract will not be awarded from this announcement . This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract . The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Souight Notice . All costs associated with responding to this SSN will be solely at the interested party ’ s expense . The purpose of this notice is to obtain information from the market on the availability and capability of qualified sources to provide ahigh - fidelity , integrated EO / IR Target Projector Systemthat meets the minimum technical requirements specified in Section 3 . 0 of this notice . The information received will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy , including whether a competitive procurement is feasible . 2 . 0 BACKGROUNDThe Air Force Test Center requires a turnkey test system to perform laboratory characterization , performance verification , and calibration of next - generation EO / IR sensor systems . The accuracy and validity of this testing are dependent on a target projection system capable of simulating various infrared signatures with exceptionally high fidelity and radiometric accuracy . The system must function as a fully integrated hardware and software solution to ensure data integrity , automate complex test sequences , and minimize risk . 3 . 0 MINIMUM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTSThe Government requires a single , fully integrated system that meets or exceeds the following minimum performance and capability specifications : Requirement IDSpecificationMinimum Government Requirement1 . CollimatorOptical PerformanceMust project targets from the visible spectrum through the Long - Wave Infrared ( LWIR ) spectrum ( approx . 0 . 4µm to 14µm ). 2 . IR SourcesBlackbody EmissivityMust include at least two blackbody sources , each with a demonstrated minimum emissivity of > 0 . 995 . 3 . IR SourcesBlackbody TypeMust include both a differential and an absolute blackbody source . 4 . Visible SourceVisible / SWIR CapabilityMust include an integrated uniform source ( e . g ., an integrating sphere ) for sensor testing in the visible through Short - Wave Infrared ( SWIR ) spectrum . 5 . IntegrationSoftware ControlAll components ( all sources , target wheels , etc .) must be controllable from a single , unified software interface . The software must be delivered fully integrated with the hardware . 6 . IntegrationTurnkey SystemThe vendor must be responsible for providing a complete , turnkey system . The Government will not act as a systems integrator . Responses based on providing separate , non - integrated components will be considered non - responsive . 7 . PhysicalInstallation & TrainingThe vendor must be capable of providing on - site installation , system calibration , and operator training at a Government facility . 4 . 0 REQUESTED INFORMATION FROM INTERESTED PARTIESInterested parties who believe they can meet the minimum technical requirements outlined in Section 3 . 0 are requested to submit a Capability Statement . The statement shall be no more than ten ( 10 ) pages and must include , at a minimum , the following information : 4 . 1 . Company Information : Company name , address , point of contact ( name , email , and phone number ), CAGE code , and Unique Entity ID ( SAM ). 4 . 2 . Business Size : Business size and status under NAICS code 334511 ( e . g ., Small Business , Other Than Small Business , 8 ( a ), HUBZone , SDVOSB , WOSB ). 4 . 3 . Technical Capability : A detailed narrative describing how your proposed solution meets or exceedseachof the seven ( 7 ) Minimum Technical Requirements listed in Section 3 . 0 . Please provide specific product names , model numbers , and technical specification data sheets for the proposed system and its key components ( especially the high - emissivity blackbody sources ). General marketing material is not sufficient . 4 . 4 . Integration Experience : Describe your company ' s experience in providing fully integrated hardware / software test systems of similar complexity . Provide at least one ( 1 ) example of a past project where you delivered a comparable turnkey system . 4 . 5 . Commerciality : Provide evidence that the proposed system , or its key components , are commercial products as defined in FAR 2 . 101 . 5 . 0 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONSInterested parties shall submit their Capability Statements via email to the points of contact listed above . The subject line of the email shall read : " Response to Sources Sought F1S0AG6015A001

California

2026-03-27