Night Vision Devices for Foreign Military Sales (FMS)

UPDATE 14 September 2026:

Please see attachment Amendment A00001 to W91CRB26RA025 Questions and Answers 9.14.26.

SUBJECT: Solicitation W91CRB-26-R-A025  

FMS case AL-B-UBX

Request for Proposal (RFP)

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP). This action is posted as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code: 333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing. The size standard for the NAICS Code is 1000 employees.  The Federal Supply Classification (Product Service Code, PSC)  is 1240, Optical Sighting And Ranging Equipment.

In accordance with (IAW) FAR 19.0001, Concern means any business entity organized for profit (even if its ownership is in the hands of a nonprofit entity) with a place of business located in the United States or its outlying areas and that makes a significant contribution to the U.S. economy.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), an agency of the Government, has a requirement for the procurement of Thermal Imaging Devices.  This procurement is a country directed requirement for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case AL-B-UBX, for the country of Albania. The Government anticipates the issuance of a commercial Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract as a result of subject synopsis/solicitation. The anticipated date of award is to be determined; but no later than 15 October 2026.

All supplies/services are requested to be proposed upon and specified by the offeror as seen below:

Item            Item Description                        Quantity        Item Requirements Paragraph

0001           Vector Binoculars, Day/Night       10                3.1.1

0002           Thermal Monocular Sights             5                3.1.2

0003           Binocular Video Recorder              5                3.1.3

Please review the following required hardware specifications:

CLIN 0001: Vector Binocular, Day/Night:

1. Daytime/Nighttime Viewing Range:  Not less than 10 km / Not less than 3 km
2. Laser Accuracy:  Distance: + /- 1m, Azimuth:  +/- 1 degrees, Inclination: +/- 0.5 degrees
3. Laser Type:  Eyesafe
4. Environmental:  Satisfies MILSTD-810G
5. Weight: less than 5 pounds

CLIN 0002: Thermal Monocular Sights (ruggedized for military use):

1. Detection Range:  Not less than 1000 meters
2. Sensor Resolution:  Not less than 640 X 480 pixels
3. Sensor Pixel Pitch:  Not more than 12 micrometers
4. Battery Operating Life:  Not less than 1 ½ hours, Not less than 4 hours rechargeable
5. Environmental:  Satisfies MILSTD 810G
6. Weight: Not more than 600 grams

CLIN 0003: Binocular Video Recorder, Day/Night with GPS and removable memory/USB media output port:

1. Detection Range:  Not less than 1800 meters
2. Thermal Resolution:  Not less than 640 X 512 pixels
3. Thermal Sensor Pixel Pitch:  Not more than 12 micrometers
4. Display Resolution:  not less than 1920 X 1080 pixels
5. Laser Type:  Eyesafe
6. Laser Accuracy:  One (1) meter at 1000-meter distance
7. Memory:  Not less than 64 GB removeable SD card and/or 64 GB internal memory capable of being exported using USB (A or C) port
8. Environmental:  IP67 Waterproof
9. Battery Life:  Not less than 8 hours

Other Information/Requirements:

1. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure that their Offer is compliant with ALL provisions of the FAR and its supplements.  The Government MAY, but is not obligated to, consider an Offer that is non-compliant with any provision of the FAR and its supplements.  Furthermore, the Government is NOT required to inform any Offeror that their Offer is non-compliant with the FAR or any of its supplements.  Failure of an Offer to comply with any provision of the FAR and its supplements may result in the Offeror being deemed non-responsive to the solicitation.
    
2. The Government’s Details of Delivery Location and Inspection and Acceptance are as follows:

• Place of delivery: TBD
• Inspection and Acceptance: Origin (Source)
• FOB Origin (Source), Contractor’s Facility
• VENDORS SHALL NOT SHIP MATERIAL or include any delivery charge
• Vendor will submit Transportation Shipping Instructions Request (SIR) to DCMA for subsequent shipment instructions.  The DCMA office requires 15 days notification prior to actual shipment pickup.  Cognizant DCMA will be provided at time of award.
• No partial shipments, CLINs must be shipped in entirety
• Vendor will comply with required commercial packaging standards: MIL-STD-129P, ISPM 15 and ASTM D 3951-18 along with military standards described within the Statement of Work.

1. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered by the Contracting Officer. The offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and include the assigned Unique Entity Identification code 9UEID)  with quote submission.  Failure to Offeror to provide required SAM issued UEID will result in inedibility of award.
2. **Offerors SHALL include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their response.  Additionally, Offerors shall provide a completed copy of 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 with their response.** Failure of Offeror to provide required completed provisions will result in ineligibility of award.
3. **Offerors SHALL include a copy of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specification sheets for all offered products.** Failure of Offeror to provide specification sheets for offered products will result in ineligibility of award.
4. CMMC Level 2 (Self) or higher,  is required at time of proposal submission. **Offerors SHALL include a copy of current CMMC certification**. Failure of Offeror to provide CMMC certification with UID will result in ineligibility of award.
5. Any questions are to be submitted in writing to Angela H. McFillin, Contract Specialist, via email to: angela.h.mcfillin.civ@army.mil no later than 10:00AM - EST – U.S. on 15 September 2026.
6. The offeror shall submit their quote via email to Angela H. McFillin, Contract Specialist, to: angela.h.mcfillin.civ@army.mil ,and copy Contracting Officer Lonny Matesky at: lonny.j.matesky.civ@army.mil by 10:00AM – EST-U.S. on 29 September 2026.  An email confirmation from the contract specialist must be received to be considered submitted.

Contact Information:

Angela H. McFillin

Contract Specialist

Army Contracting Command –Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG)

Email – angela.h.mcfillin.civ@army.mil

BASIS FOR AWARD:

Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203, Evaluation. A single award will be made based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach. (Note: See FAR 52.212-2 for evaluation criteria detailed herein). The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose proposal represents the best value after evaluation.  Offerors shall comply with security requirements as detailed within the Statement of Work.

In accordance with FAR 52.215-1(f)(4), the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offerors initial proposal should contain the offerors best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

The Government reserves the right to ONLY evaluate the LOWEST PRICED OFFEROR for technical capability. Should the lowest price offeror be determined as unacceptable, the next lowest offeror will be evaluated for technical capability, and so forth. 

Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)” in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.203:

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Factor 1 Cost/Price: Price will be evaluated based on the total proposed price for CLIN 0001, 0002 and 0003.

Factor 2 Technical: Technical will be evaluated based on the technical capability of the item(s) offered to meet the Government’s requirement.  Additionally, the technical element of the evaluation shall be based solely on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not provided in the proposal.

Factor 3 Past Performance: This may include reviewing performance information reported to the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System, as well as other sources of information.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

Clause         Regulation             Description   Effective Date
Or Provision           
Clause        FAR    52.247-29               F.o.b. Origin.    6-Feb
Clause        FAR    52.247-30               F.o.b. Origin, Contractor's Facility.    6-Feb
Clause        DFARS    252.232-7003    Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.    18-Dec
Clause        DFARS    252.232-7008    Assignment of Claims (Overseas).    Jun-97
Clause        DFARS    252.232-7006    Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.    23-Jan
Clause        DFARS    252.203-7000    Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.    11-Sep
Clause        DFARS    252.203-7002    Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.    22-Dec
Clause        DFARS    252.204-7000    Disclosure of Information.    16-Oct
Clause        DFARS    252.204-7003    Control of Government Personnel Work Product.    Apr-92
Clause        DFARS    252.204-7018    Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or                                                                          Services.    23-Jan
Clause        DFARS    252.211-7008    Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers.    10-Sep
Clause        DFARS    252.223-7008    Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium.    23-Jan
Clause        DFARS    252.225-7028    Exclusionary Policies and Practices of Foreign Governments.    3-Apr
Clause        DFARS    252.225-7041    Correspondence in English.    Jun-97
Clause        DFARS    252.225-7048    Export-Controlled Items.    13-Jun
Clause        DFARS    252.225-7056    Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime.    23-Jan
Clause        DFARS    252.232-7010    Levies on Contract Payments.    6-Dec
Clause        DFARS    252.233-7001    Choice of Law (Overseas).    Jun-97
Clause        DFARS    252.243-7001    Pricing of Contract Modifications.    Dec-91
Clause        DFARS    252.246-7008    Sources of Electronic Parts.    23-Jan
Clause        DFARS    252.247-7023    Transportation of Supplies by Sea.    24-Oct
Clause        DFARS    252.203-7003    Agency Office of the Inspector General.    19-Aug
Clause        DFARS    252.204-7020    NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.    23-Nov
Clause        DFARS    252.225-7007    Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies.                                                                     18-Dec
Clause        DFARS    252.225-7060    Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.    23-Jun
Clause        DFARS    252.244-7000    Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services.    23-Nov
Clause        DFARS    252.225-7013    Duty-Free Entry.    25-Aug
Clause        DFARS    252.204-7012    Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (DEVIATION                                                                        2026-O0025)    24-May
Clause        DFARS    252.225-7972    Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems. (DEVIATION                                                                  2024-O0014)    24-Aug
Provision    DFARS    252.240-7996    Prohibition on Contract Awards to Chinese Military Companies--Representation.                                                                                   (DEVIATION  2026-O0025)    26-Jun
Clause        DFARS    252.240-7997    NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.  (DEVIATION 2026-O0025)    26-Feb
Clause        DFARS    252.240-7999    Prohibition on the Procurement of Covered Semiconductor Products and Services from                                                                        Companies Providing Covered Semiconductor Products and Services to Huawei.                                                                                (DEVIATION 2025-O0007)    25-Sep
Clause        DFARS    252.242-7998    Contractor Business Systems. (DEVIATION 2026-O0050)    26-Mar
Clause        DFARS    252.204-7021    Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level                                                                                  Requirements.    25-Nov
Clause        DFARS    252.211-7003    Item Unique Identification and Valuation.    23-Jan
Clause        DFARS    252.225-7027    Restriction on Contingent Fees for Foreign Military Sales.    3-Apr
Clause        FAR          52.203-19         Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.    17-Jan
Clause        FAR          52.204-13         System for Award Management-Maintenance. (Deviation 2026-O0038)    26-Feb
Clause        FAR          52.204-19         Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.    14-Dec
Clause        FAR          52.209-10         Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (Deviation 2026-O0038)                                                                    26-Feb
Clause        FAR    52.219-6                 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (Deviation 2026-O0038)    26-Feb
Clause        FAR    52.222-50               Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038)    26-Feb
Clause        FAR    52.226-8                 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving.    24-May
Clause        FAR    52.232-25               Prompt Payment.    17-Jan
Clause        FAR    52.232-33               Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management.    18-Oct
Clause        FAR    52.232-39               Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations.    13-Jun
Clause        FAR    52.232-40               Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.    23-Mar
Clause        FAR    52.232-8                 Discounts for Prompt Payment.    2-Feb
Clause        FAR    52.233-1                 Disputes. (Deviation 2026-O0038)    26-Feb
Clause        FAR    52.233-3                 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026-O0038)    26-Feb
Clause        FAR    52.233-4                 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026-O0038)    26-Feb
Clause        FAR    52.240-91               Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation 2026-O0038)    26-Feb
Clause        FAR    52.243-1                 Changes-Fixed-Price. (Deviation 2026-O0038)    26-Feb
Clause        FAR    52.244-6                 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)                                                                  26-Apr
Clause        FAR    52.249-1                  Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form).    Apr-84
Clause        FAR    52.253-1                  Computer Generated Forms. (Deviation 2026-O0038)    26-Feb
Clause        FAR    52.232-11                 Extras.    Apr-84
Clause        FAR    52.212-4                   Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-                                                                     O0038)    26-Feb
Clause        FAR    52.203-13                 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.    21-Nov
Clause        FAR    52.209-6                   Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred,                                                                        Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Deviation 2026-O0038)                                                                      26-Feb
Clause        FAR    52.219-8                    Utilization of Small Business Concerns. (Deviation 2026-O0038)    26-Feb
Clause        FAR    52.219-16                  Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan. (Deviation 2026-O0038)    26-Feb
Clause        FAR    52.219-33                  Nonmanufacturer Rule. (Deviation 2026-O0038)    26-Feb
Clause        FAR    52.222-35                  Equal Opportunity for Veterans. (Deviation 2026-O0038)    26-Feb
Clause        FAR    52.222-36                  Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Deviation 2026-O0038)    26-Feb
Clause        FAR    52.222-54                  Employment Eligibility Verification. (Deviation 2026-O0038)    26-Feb
Clause        FAR    52.224-3                    Privacy Training.    17-Jan
Clause        FAR    52.247-1                    Commercial Bill of Lading Notations.    6-Feb
Clause        FAR    52.252-2                    Clauses Incorporated by Reference.    Feb-98
Clause        FAR    52.252-4                     Alterations in Contract.    Apr-84
Clause        FAR    52.252-6                     Authorized Deviations in Clauses.    20-Nov
Clause        FAR    52.222-50                   Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038) (Alternate I)    26-Feb
Provision    DFARS    252.203-7005         Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.    22-Sep
Provision    DFARS    252.225-7055         Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime.    22-May
Provision    DFARS    252.204-7008         Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls.    16-Oct
Provision    DFARS    252.225-7973         Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems—                                                                                     Representation.  (DEVIATION 2024-O0014)    24-Aug
Provision    DFARS    252.240-7998          Prohibition on the Procurement of Covered Semiconductor Products and Services from                                                                       Companies Providing Covered Semiconductor Products and Services to Huawei -                                                                               Representation.  (DEVIATION 2025-O0007)    25-Sep    
                                                           
Provision    DFARS    252.204-7017          Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or S                                                                       Services-Representation.    21-May
Provision    DFARS    252.204-7998          Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications. (DEVIATION 2026-O0043)                                                                               26-Feb
Provision    FAR    52.240-90                     Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (Deviation 2026-                                                                   O0038)    26-Feb
Provision    FAR    52.203-11                     Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal                                                                                     Transactions.    24-Sep
Provision    FAR    52.225-18                     Place of Manufacture.    18-Aug
Provision    FAR    52.209-7                       Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. (Deviation 2026-O0038)    26-Feb
Provision    FAR    52.212-3                       Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial                                                                               Services. (DEVIATION 2025-O0003 and 2025-O0004)    25-Mar
Provision    FAR    52.229-11                     Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements-Notice and Representation. (Deviation 2026-                                                                             O0038)    26-Feb
Provision    DFARS    252.204-7024         Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System.    23-Mar
Provision    DFARS    252.215-7013         Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors.    23-Jan
Provision    DFARS    252.204-7019         Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.    23-Nov
Provision    DFARS    252.204-7025         Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements.    25-Nov
Provision    DFARS    252.215-7992         Only One Offer. (DEVIATION 2026-O0048)    26-Mar
Provision    FAR         52.203-18               Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality                                                                              Agreements or  Statements-Representation.    17-Jan
Provision    FAR    52.204-7                      System for Award Management-Registration. (Deviation 2026-O0038)    26-Feb
Provision    FAR    52.214-34                    Submission of Offers in the English Language.    Apr-91
Provision    FAR    52.214-35                    Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency.    Apr-91
Provision    FAR    52.212-1                      Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-                                                                    O0038)  26-Feb
Provision    FAR    52.233-2                      Service of Protest. (Deviation 2026-O0038)    26-Feb
Provision    FAR    52.216-1                      Type of Contract. (Deviation 2026-O0038)    26-Feb
Provision    FAR    52.252-1                      Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.    Feb-98
Provision    FAR    52.252-3                      Alterations in Solicitation.    Apr-84
Provision    FAR    52.252-5                      Authorized Deviations in Provisions.    20-Nov
Provision    FAR    52.207-4                      Economic Purchase Quantity-Supplies.    Aug-87
Provision    FAR    52.219-4                      Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns. (Deviation                                                                    2026- O0038)    26-Feb
Provision    FAR    52.212-2                      Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038)                                                                          26-Feb