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A -- LOW COST ELECTRONIC CAMERA HARDWARE FOR VARIOUS SPACECRAFT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS POC Tonya Horton, Procurement Technician, Code 3230.TH (202) 767-3798 Ernest Tunney, Contracting Officer, Code 3230.EK (202) 767-3798. Sources are being sought by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) to provide low cost electronic camera hardware for various spacecraft development programs, in particular a hyperspectral imaging instrument. NRL is interested in potential sources for the following hardware as separate focal plane arrays (FPA) or as complete cameras: 1) A visible-near infrared (0.4 to 1.0 um) FPA with a least 512 by at least 64 pixel effective format (achievable through binning or actual pixels) with a pixel size of 36 to 60 um (also achievable through binning, if necessary). Effective continuous frame rates of at least 120 frames/sec are required. 2) An infrared (1.0 to 2.5 um) FPA with at least 512 by at least 150 pixel effective format (achievable through binning, if necessary) with an effective pixel size of 36 to 60 um (also achievable through binning, if necessary). Effective continuous frame rates of a least 120 frames/sec are required. 3) An infrared (1.0 to 1.8 um) FPA with at least 512 by at least 80 pixel effective format (achievable through binning, if necessary) with an effective pixel size of 36 to 60 um. Effective continuous frame rates of at least 120 frames/sec are required. NRL is particularly interested in infrared arrays that can operate in space with passive cooling. NRL request each respondent to provide performance information, such as sensitivity, dynamic range, read and dark noise, cooling requirements, size, and power requirements, as well as any development timelines and non-recurring and recurring cost. NRL would also like information regarding radiation hardness, space qualification, or any previous space use of such devices. Respondees are also encouraged to include information regarding ''cutting edge'' technologies and hardware in any stage of development. Respondees shall include two copies of the requested information no later than 30 days after the issue date of this synopsis, and no longer than 10 pages per copy. NRL recognizes the need to protect proprietary information. Restricted or proprietary data must be clearly marked and presented as an addendum to the non-restriced response to this request. Any and all proprietary data shall be protected and will not be released without the expressed approval of the source. This request is for planning purposes and supports ongoing development activities in spacecraft programs. This request shall not be construed as a request for proposal (RFP), an invitation for bids (IFB), or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any follow-on capabilities. The Government does not intend, at this time, to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct costs or charges will arise as a result of submissions of responses. Any procurement will be separately synopsized in the Commerce Business Daily. Responsible sources should submit their capability statement to Code 3230.TH., Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20375-5326. (0324)

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