Aviator�s Night Vision Imaging System (ANVIS) Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Solutions
Army Contracting Command (ACC) · W6QK ACC-APG
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation W91CRB-26-RFI-ANVIS in this department, oldest first.
Next steps for this stage
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What the notice says
Request for Information (RFI): Aviator�s Night Vision Imaging System (ANVIS) Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Solutions 1. Description & Purpose For market research and planning purposes, the US Army is conducting an assessment of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) solutions for helmet-mounted Aviation Night Vision goggles. The Government is seeking information and production samples from industry to identify potential COTS solutions capable of meeting or exceeding the requirements for the Aviator�s Night Vision Imaging System (ANVIS). 2. References a. MIL-PRF-A3279454B Aviator�s Night Vision Imag… (show all)
ing System AN/AV 6(V)3 b. MIL-PRF-A3314408 18 MM IMAGE INTENSIFIER (I�) TUBES, AVIATION: MX-12606 GREEN PHOSPHOR (GP) AND MX-12607 WHITE PHOSPHOR (WP) / GROUND: MX-12608 (GP) AND MX-12609 (WP) 3. Submission Requirements Respondents shall provide white papers not exceeding 10 pages to explain their product and submit at least one (1) production sample for United States Government (USG) testing. White papers shall include the following: Product specifications (dimensions, weight, Field of View, Center Resolution, Signal to Noise Ratio, Gain, Phosphor color, etc.) Explanation of how the product meets MIL-PRF-A3279454B and MIL-PRF-A3314408 (MX-12607 I2 tube). Include Temperature Extreme, Temperature Shock, Vibration, Immersion, Humidity, Veiling Glare, and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). Approximate unit cost (may include step ladder for economies of scale up to a quantity of 17,000). Note: This is not a bid for contract award. Identification of the company that manufactures the product�s I2 tubes. Identification of the company that manufactures the product�s optical assemblies, specifying whether the optics are glass, plastic, or hybrid. Whether the product supports interchangeability with optics and I2 tubes from other manufacturers. How the product would support maintenance in the field, to include I2 tube replacement and collimation. What USG or commercially available test sets could support the product. Production capacity per month and how much notice the Respondent would need to reach that capacity. Production Samples: Production samples shall be subjected to the following testing: Resolution Signal to Noise Ratio Gain Collimation Electromagnetic Interference testing per MIL-PRF-A3279454B (RS-103 portion) 4. Response Instructions and Deadlines Questions: Any/all questions shall be submitted via e-mail no later than 25 September 2026 by 2:00 PM EST to Timothy Compton, Contracting Officer, at timothy.j.compton7.civ@army.mil and Roxanne A. Dalrymple, Contract Specialist, at roxanne.a.dalrymple.civ@army.mil White Papers: Final responses to this RFI shall be submitted no later than 2 October 2026 by 4:00 P.M. EST via e-mail to the above contacts. Production Samples: Must be received no later than 2 October 2026 by 2:00 PM EST. Ensure coordination with Terry Klassen (terry.a.klassen.ctr@army.mil | (571) 474-6443) for paperwork receipt of systems. Shipping Address for Samples: PdM Soldier Maneuver Sensors (SMS)-BiNOD UIC: W6DSH2 DODAAC: W51AMZ 5855 21st St, Bldg. 215 (Rear) Ft Belvoir, VA 22060 POC: Terry Klassen Disclaimer: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.202 (e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government will not reimburse costs incurred by respondents in response to this RFI. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. The Army does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or to otherwise pay for the information solicited.
Who won similar work
10 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Army Contracting Command (ACC)), same NAICS 333310.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPTEX SYSTEMS, INC · $OPXS | 1 | $10.2M | Jul 18, 2025 |
| HAWKINS GLASS WHOLESALERS, L.L.C Lorton VA 22079 USA | 1 | $5.5M | Sep 9, 2025 |
| NIGHTLINE, INC | 1 | $2.8M | Jun 10, 2026 |
| FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | 1 | $1.3M | Oct 7, 2025 |
| AMERICAN CASH MACHINES LLC | 1 | $750K | Sep 30, 2026 |
| AURORA TACTICAL GROUP, LLC | 1 | $464K | Jul 29, 2026 |
| FED POINT SOLUTIONS INC | 1 | $211K | Apr 13, 2026 |
| BPI MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC | 1 | $84K | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Data Security, Inc | 1 | $59K | Sep 16, 2025 |
| MOHAWK LIFTS LLC | 1 | $57K | Jan 22, 2026 |
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.
- Sep 30, 2026AMERICAN CASH MACHINES LLC$750KCurrency Handling Equipment
- Jul 29, 2026AURORA TACTICAL GROUP, LLC$464KAN/PVS-31D Night Vision Devices
- Jun 10, 2026NIGHTLINE, INC$2.8MAN/PVS-14 NIGHT VISION DEVICES (NVDS)
- Apr 13, 2026FED POINT SOLUTIONS INC$211KAutomatic Aqueous Parts Washer
- Jan 22, 2026MOHAWK LIFTS LLC$57KAlignment Machine
- Oct 7, 2025FIDELITY TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION$1.3MPortable Joint Fires Training System, Spares, and Operator Training
- Sep 16, 2025Data Security, Inc$59KSSD Disintegrators
- Sep 9, 2025HAWKINS GLASS WHOLESALERS, L.L.C Lorton VA 22079 USA$5.5MArmored Vehicle Periscope
- Jul 18, 2025OPTEX SYSTEMS, INC$10.2MOpportunity Details
- Jan 13, 2025BPI MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC$84KSteam Pump Repair Parts for the Watervliet Arsenal
Competitive landscape
For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 0 of these past winners lobbied Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers) or Army, Dept of (Other) or Natl Guard since 2024 (0 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers) or Army, Dept of (Other) or Natl Guard job
- No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards.
- 1 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.