The Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), PG-13 Infantry Weapons Systems (IWS), Optics and Non-Lethal Systems (ONS), intends to procure Electro-Optics Test Facility (EOTF) Support Equipment, on a sole source basis from Optikos Corporation of 286 Cardinal Medeiros Ave, Cambridge, MA 02141. This procurement is being made in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.” The justification for such action is based on the findings of a commercial market analysis, that there is no other supplier or manufacturer in the optomechanics industry that can supply the Electro-Optics Test Facility (EOTF) with the required support equipment of: one (1) calibrated, photometric digital video camera with data collection and analysis and tools designed to measure the performance of optical and electro-optical devices and systems by imaging and analyzing the output display as well as a! nalyzing the system under test. Optikos Corporation’s products are used extensively throughout the photonics industry and within government laboratories and provide a critical capability to sensor evaluation laboratories. The EOTF currently uses the TETS EOV to evaluate electro-optic imaging systems by digitizing the RS-170 output. However, the EOTF requires the capability to quantitatively evaluate display quality and display artifacts as part of the overall system performance. In order to accomplish this, a calibrated photopic camera, which mimics the human visual response, must monitor and analyze the display output while electro-optic systems are run through a series of tests. The Photometric Camera must closely follow the human visual system photopic response and support interchangeable lenses for different magnifications. The lens magnifications and photopic calibration must be NIST traceable. In order toe ensure cost effectiveness and ease of operations, a single supplier is required for the c! amera, lenses, data acquisitions and control systems to be readily configured for immediate operation. This integrated capability reduces risk of integrating diverse components and readily translates to immediate EOTF operation and minimal development time. Optikos Corporation can supply such a capability in a commercial off the shelf (COTS) solution and is the only known provider to meet these requirements. The Performance Specification document for the EOTF Support Equipment is specified with minimum requirements in Attachment 1. This announcement is not a request for competitive quotations; however, if you believe that your company can provide the required items, please call or e-mail the Contract Specialist. Inquiries should be directed no later than 14 February 2007 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Sonya Powers, Contract Specialist at
[email protected] or via telephone at 703-432-3622, Reference: M67854-07-R-1027. The Government will review all responses, without prejudice; whether or not the Government initially determines that another firm is fully qualified to fulfill the PG-13 IWS/ONS Program requirements. Note: If documents are sent via e-mail, the contractor will be responsible for validating Government receipt by calling the Contract Specialist, Sonya Powers 703-432-3622.