Improved Imaging Tech Wide Field of View Infrared Camera

The Naval Research Laboratory intends to negotiate on other than full and open competitive basis with The Raytheon Company for the purchase of an engineering development model of an Improved Imaging Technology (IIT) Wide Field of View (WFOV) infrared (IR) camera, which meets the requirements in the performance specification, PS/08/JXQ/065 (qty of one with the option to purchase up to four additional. The key features of this system are that it has a 90 x 18 degree Field of View (FOV), 2560 x512 array format, and supports tracking of up to 40 targets at one time. Raytheon is the only source for infrared camera since they hold the patents for the components of the camera. In addition, the design of the camera is proprietary to Raytheon. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) - Only one responsible source. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. The government does not intend to use FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. Other business opportunities for NRL are available at the following website: Http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/rfplist.htm.