The Navy released a solicitation for Mini Thermal Imaging Monoculars. The solicitation appears to be for 1 unit of the Insight / L3 MTM (mini thermal imaging monocular) part number MTM-000-A3. This is a FedBid opportunity so interested bidders must bid on the FedBid sight and FedBid will make money of the taxpayer as usual. There are now many systems available that should meet or exceed these specifications. It will be interesting to see what the government decides to purchase.
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Excerpt from US Navy solicitation-
Bids are being solicited under solicitation number N0017111RC237FN. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.If your company can provide the product/services listed on the solicitation and comply with all of the solicitation instructions, please respond to this notice. To view the specifications, please go to www.FedBid.com and reference Buy No. 286512.
GSA Schedule Bids Only: Sellers bidding on this opportunity MUST have the items requested on an existing GSA Schedule. The Schedule must either be in the Seller's name or the Seller must be able to document its ability to act as an agent of a partner's Schedule. Sellers must not bid more than their applicable contract ceiling price, excluding the FedBid Fee, for contract-specific items. If FedBid receives notice that, due to inclusion of the FedBid Fee, the Selected Bid's line item pricing is higher than the Selected Seller's applicable published government contract pricing, the FedBid Fee will be reduced to ensure the Selected Bid's line item pricing does not exceed the Selected Seller's applicable contract pricing. Sellers may offer Open Market items only in accordance with the approved Terms and Conditions of their respective GSA Schedule AND upon approval from the soliciting Contracting Officer. Information regarding GSA Schedules can be found at www.GSA.gov.
The USN NAVSUP FLC Norfolk requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following:
LI 001, BRAND NAME OR EQUALManufacturer: Insight TechnologyPart Number: MTM-000-A3
Facial Recognition Stationary Man-Sized Target Detection at 400 Meters; Moving Man-Sized Target Detection at 500 Meters; Integrated IR Marking Laser Menu-driven functions include: Brightness & Gain - Polarity (WH & BH); Calibration; 2x Digital Zoom; Adjustable Focus Unity Magnification; 4 Hours Continuous Operation Using Two 3-Volt Lithium Batteries; Ergonomically designed for handheld operation; External Video Jack; Lightweight 11 oz with batteries; Waterproof to 3', 1, EA;