Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Teledyne FLIR Commercial Systems Inc. (Teledyne) MWIR and LWIR Scientific-Grade Cameras and Accessories
Naval Research Laboratory · NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY
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- Aug 26, 2026 · this noticeCombined Synopsis/Solicitation
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What the notice says
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. There is only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The U.S. Department of Navy, Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Contracting Division intends to enter into a sole source contract with Teledyne FLIR Commercial Systems Inc. (Teledyne), in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR 12.102, for the procurement of Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) and … (show all)
Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR) scientific-grade cameras and required accessories. Market research has determined that Teledyne is the only manufacturer capable of meeting the Government's highly specific and critical technical requirements. This notice is being posted to meet the requirements of FAR Subpart 5.2 and DFARS 206.302-1(c)(2). A solicitation will not be posted; however, any vendor that believes it can meet this requirement may give written notification to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer within 10 days of the publication of this announcement. Supporting evidence must be in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to provide comparable items that meet all specifications. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered. However, a determination by the Government to compete the proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Specifications: The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a critical need for scientific-grade cameras and accessories that meet the following salient characteristics. The cameras are split into 3 categories: high-speed (>10k fps), high resolution (>1 megapixel), and �value� (100 fps with 640x480 resolution), with a MWIR and LWIR version of each. Accessories necessary for camera capability include a variety of lenses (25 mm � 200 mm focal length), calibrations, filters, hardware and software needed to utilize the cameras. Part No: 29443-201, Qty: 1, Description: FLIR A8581 InSb (3.0 - 5.0�m), 1280x1024, f/2.5, 44Hz GigE/60Hz CXP Part No: 29447-281, Qty: 1, Description: FLIR X6981HS InSb (3.0 - 5.0�m), 640x512, f/2.5, 10GigE, CXP, 1004Hz Part No: 29440-251, Qty: 1, Description: FLIR A6751 InSb (3.0 - 5.0m), 640x512, f/2.5, Gig E, 125Hz Part No: 4215425, Qty: 1, Description: 25mm lens, 3.0-5.0�m, f/2.5 (FPO Manual Bayonet) Part No: 4215500, Qty: 1, Description: 50mm lens, 3.0-5.0�m, f/2.5 (FPO Manual Bayonet) Part No: 4215502, Qty: 2, Description: 100mm lens, 3.0-5.0 �m, f/2.5 (FPO Manual Bayonet) Part No: 4215504, Qty: 1, Description: 200mm lens, 3.0-5.0 um, f/2.5 (FPO Manual Bayonet) Part No: T300385, Qty: 2, Description: 50mm Macro Lens, 3.0-5.0um, f/2.5 (FPO Manual Bayonet) Part No: CAL35-STD, Qty: 3, Description: CALIBRATION 3-5um: -20-350C Part No: CAL35-ND2, Qty: 1, Description: CALIBRATION 3-5um: 250-1500C Part No: 29427, Qty: 1, Description: ACCY ID2 ND 2.0 FILTER X-CAMERA Part No: 29444-201, Qty: 1, Description: FLIR A8581 SLS (7.5 - 12.0�m), 1280x1024, f/2.5, 44Hz GigE/60Hz CXP Part No: 29448-281, Qty: 1, Description: FLIR X6981HS SLS (7.5 - 12.0�m), 640x512, f/2.5, 10GigE, CXP, 1004Hz Part No: 4215496, Qty: 1, Description: 25mm LWIR lens (7.5 - 12.0�m), f/2.5 (A67XX, X69XX, X85XX FPO Manual Bayonet) Part No: 4215501, Qty: 1, Description: 50mm LWIR lens (7.5 - 12.0�m), f/2.5 (A67XX, X69XX, X85XX FPO Manual Bayonet) Part No: 4215503, Qty: 1, Description: 100mm LWIR lens (7.5 - 12.0�m), f/2.5 (A67XX, X69XX, X85XX FPO Manual Bayonet) Part No: 4215505, Qty: 1, Description: 200mm LWIR lens (7.5 - 12.0�m), f/2.5 (A67XX, X69XX, X85XX FPO Manual Bayonet) Part No: CALLW-ND1, Qty: 1, Description: CALIBRATION LW: 250-1500C Part No: 29427-201, Qty: 1, Description: ACCY ID1 ND 1.0 FILTER X-CAMERA Part No: 4205079, Qty: 1, Description: EXTENDER RING ASSEMBLY Part No: 4248027, Qty: 1, Description: CXP to Thunderbolt High Speed Interface Box Part No: CALLW-STD, Qty: 3, Description: LWIR Thermographic Calibration for -20�C to +350�C Part No: 4259089, Qty: 3, Description: Research Studio - Professional Edition - 2026 Perpetual License (USB Dongle) Part No: 85903-0102, Qty: 1, Description: FLIR A700 24� f/1.0 Professional Science KIT Part No: T300095, Qty: 1, Description: IR lens, f=70 mm (6�) T5xx T8xx General Camera Requirements: Cameras must have GigE interfaces that allow camera control and data retrieval. The high-speed and high-resolution versions must have: Electrically cooled detectors (no liquid nitrogen cooling). Lenses must be manual and interchangeable within a spectral band (i.e., MWIR lenses must work on all MWIR cameras). Lens options must cover 25 mm to 200 mm focal lengths. External triggering. Cameras must all function using a single software package. Image ADC must be 14 or 16 bit. Operating temperatures up to 40C. Option for Macro lenses (Extension tube or application specific). MWIR Requirements: Cameras spectral ranges need to cover 3 � 5 �m without missing or extending the band. High-Speed MWIR: Full frame image speed of at least 1k frames per second (fps) with windowed speeds of at least 10k fps. Resolution of at least 640x512. High dynamic range covering temperature ranges of 0-1500 C intrinsically or using an internal filter wheel. Onboard memory storage >= 512 GB. GigE10 connection. High-Resolution MWIR: Resolution of at least 1280 x 1024. Full frame image speed of at least 30 fps with windowed speeds >1k fps. Value MWIR: Resolution of 640 x 512. FPS around 100. F# of around 3. LWIR Requirements: Cameras spectral ranges need to cover 7.5 to at least 12 �m without missing any of the band or extending below 7.5. High-Speed LWIR: Full frame image speed of at least 1k frames per second (fps) with windowed speeds of at least 10k fps. Resolution of at least 640x512. High dynamic range covering temperature ranges of 0-1500 C intrinsically or using an internal filter wheel. Onboard memory storage >= 512 GB. GigE10 connection. High-Resolution LWIR: Resolution of at least 1280 x 1024. Full frame image speed of at least 30 fps with windowed speeds >1k fps. Value LWIR: Goal is to evaluate / identify lower cost alternative to cooled LWIR cameras to inform future acquisitions � thus cost < $50k is a requirement. Resolution of 640x512. Frame rate >= 30 fps. High dynamic range covering temperature ranges of 0-1500 C intrinsically or using an internal filter wheel. Lenses: 200 mm lens with extended calibration covering the 0-1500C temperature range for each spectral band (MW and LW) and both High-Speed and High-resolution cameras so that the lens can be shared. A filter for each band to allow extended calibration. Two 100 mm lenses for each spectral band (one calibrated with the high resolution cameras). One 50 mm lens for each spectral band. One 25 mm lens for each spectral band. One 50 mm Macro lens for MWIR. Lens extension tube to use multiple lenses in Macro mode. Data: Interface box for CXP to Thunderbolt to evaluate relative to GigE interface. Three perpetual licenses for data software.
Who won similar work
23 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Naval Research Laboratory), same industry group (NAICS 3345).
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES INC · $KEYS | 3 | $2.2M | Oct 1, 2026 |
| TECHNICAL COMMUNITIES, INC. | 2 | $818K | Feb 18, 2026 |
| PIKE TECHNOLOGIES OF WISCONSIN, INC. | 2 | $27K | Jan 28, 2025 |
| OXFORD INSTRUMENTS AMERICA, INC. | 1 | $1.3M | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. | 1 | $1.3M | Sep 24, 2026 |
| TELEDYNE FLIR COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS INC. | 1 | $964K | Sep 28, 2026 |
| XENOCS INC. | 1 | $944K | Dec 16, 2024 |
| NIKON INSTRUMENTS INC | 1 | $849K | Jun 2, 2025 |
| FEI COMPANY | 1 | $822K | Mar 14, 2025 |
| CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORPORATION | 1 | $726K | Nov 17, 2025 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.
- Oct 1, 2026KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES INC$795KKeysight UXA Agile Signal Generator and Signal Studio
- Sep 29, 2026KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES INC$956KKeysight Infiniium UXR0404BP Oscilloscope [Brand Name; Unrestricted]
- Sep 28, 2026TELEDYNE FLIR COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS INC.$964KTeledyne FLIR Commercial Systems Inc. MWIR and LWIR Scientific-Grade Cameras and Accessories
- Sep 24, 2026Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc.$1.3MRohde & Schwarz brand-name FSWX Signal Analyzer and Vector Signal Generator
- Feb 18, 2026TECHNICAL COMMUNITIES, INC.$380KUXG Agile Signal Generator System
- Nov 24, 2025LASER THERMAL ANALYSIS, INC$399KSSTR/FDTR Thermal Property Characterization System Notice of Award
- Nov 17, 2025CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORPORATION$726KLow Frequency Towed Acoustic Source
- Sep 24, 2025KURT J LESKER CO Clairton PA 15025 USA$335KElectron Beam Evaporator System
- Sep 19, 2025TECHNICAL COMMUNITIES, INC.$438KUXA Signal Analyzer
- Sep 16, 2025HEXAGON MANUFACTURING INTELLIGENCE, INC.$347KLeica AT960 Absolute Tracker Package with T-Probe & Leica TM6100A Theodolite Package
Competitive landscape
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- No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Market
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- 1 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 5 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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