Aviator’s Night Vision Imaging System (ANVIS) Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Solutions

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 Imaging System AN/AV 6(V)3

• b. MIL-PRF-A3314408 18 MM IMAGE INTENSIFIER (I²) 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.

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