Foreign Comparative Test Program Multi-Spectral Observation System This synopsis does not constitute an invitation for Bid or Request for Proposals, and is not be construed as a commitment by the government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited. Description: The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) located at the MacDill AFB, FL, is looking for companies with the capabilities and facilities to provide commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), non-developmental item (NDI), or near NDI lightweight multispectral binocular observation system. USSOCOM intends to apply for approval of a Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) project (https://cto.acqcenter.com) to evaluate candidate systems. USSOCOM is interested in contracting with vendors who are currently using the most advanced technologies in the lightweight handheld multispectral capability that will provide day and night capabilities. As part of the application process for FCT, the Government must do the appropriate market research to ensure that all worthy products are considered prior to starting a project. If approval is granted, a synopsis will be posted publicizing the Government's intent to initiate this FCT project on a full and open competitive basis with the intent to also procure and field up to 175 systems to meet military operational needs dependent on the results of testing. If the responses to that synopsis reveal that one or more companies responding to the synopsis appear to meet or exceed the requirements a formal Request for proposal (RFP) will be issued to those companies and include requirements for testing. Further, based on the results of testing and provided the technology proves suitable, the solicitation will also include the selection criteria for award and the conditions for proceeding into production. Vendors must have adequate fabrication and test facilities to warrant pre-production testing and limited procurement of multispectral observation system. Responses are requested of those suppliers who can provide a working hardware system ready for test and demonstration purposes on or about 01 November 2016 and capable of providing a product with meeting the following criteria: 1) The technology can provide multispectral capability with color day channel, Low Light Level (LLL), and 3-5 µm cooled Medium Wave Infrared (MWIR) sensors. 2) Provide handheld capability consisting of less than four (4) pounds. 3) Can provide image stabilization and electronic zoom capability. 4) Can provide visualization of laser pointers and designators. 5) Provides eye-safe rangefinder, digital magnetic compass, and embedded GPS. 6) Provides laser pointer capability. 7) Can capture images and video for storage as well as streaming. Responses to this market survey are due on or before 30 August 2016, and must include a product description with performance parameters and a statement regarding current availability, summary of prior testing, test reports, summary of logistic and maintenance requirements and an estimated cost for the price of test articles and production units. Please provide name of firm, address, POC, phone/fax number, and email address. Submit complete response to: Lena M. Ellington
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