FA238424PB002
Purchase Order
Overview
Government Description
Power Efficient Digital Binocular Night Vision Imaging System
Awardee
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 United States
Pricing
Fixed Price
Set Aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA)
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition After Exclusion Of Sources
Related Opportunity
None
Merge Plot was awarded
Purchase Order FA238424PB002 (FA2384-24-P-B002)
for Power Efficient Digital Binocular Night Vision Imaging System
worth up to $179,983
by Air Force Research Laboratory
in March 2024.
The contract
has a duration of 9 months and
was awarded
through SBIR Topic Power Efficient Digital Binocular Night Vision Imaging System (PEDBNVIS)
with a Small Business Total set aside
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC AC11
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 12 bids received.
SBIR Details
Research Type
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase I
Title
Power Efficient Digital Binocular Night Vision Imaging System (PEDBNVIS)
Related Solicitation
Abstract
Recent advancements in digital night vision technology mean the opportunity now exists to replace the two currently separate pilot helmet visual systems one for night, another for day with one, hybrid system leveraging emerging technologies including metaoptics, advanced vacuum electronics-based infrared II designs and materials, power efficient algorithms and processors optimized for human foveal visual perception (e.g neuromorphic, neural-net optimized pipeline), and complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) digital visual-band sensors and microdisplays. These advancements in the imaging technology will allow for development of a lightweight, minimal form factor head mounted display for aviators and ground special operators that can incorporate digital augmented reality overlays to greatly aid in user situational awareness. Merge Plot and Vision Products have teamed up to create a Power Efficient Digital Binocular Night Vision Imaging System, or PEDBNVIS, which will meet or exceed current analog night vision performance while also offering the potential ability to incorporate contrast and other image enhancements, edge detection, symbology and imagery overlay, artificial intelligence driven enhancement and offboarding of images. PEDBNVIS consists of a high resolution low light level camera and a SWIR sensor, along with high resolution displays, and low-power electronics. The device's power, mass properties, and volume will be minimized sufficiently to achieve end-user acceptance and will be comfortable for wearing under combat conditions for hours and be usable as a vision aid during night (including overcast starlight), day, and all-weather operations.
Research Objective
The goal of phase I is to establish the technical merit, feasibility, and commercial potential of proposed R&D efforts and determine the quality of performance of the small business awardee organization.
Topic Code
AF233-0002
Agency Tracking Number
F233-0002-0309
Solicitation Number
23.3
Contact
Darrel Hopper
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 8/22/24
Period of Performance
3/18/24
Start Date
12/15/24
Current End Date
12/15/24
Potential End Date
Obligations
$180.0K
Total Obligated
$180.0K
Current Award
$180.0K
Potential Award
Award Hierarchy
Purchase Order
FA238424PB002
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
People
Suggested agency contacts for FA238424PB002
Competition
Number of Bidders
12
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Plan Not Required
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Small Business
Defense Program
None
DoD Claimant Code
None
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
VTWDCKNZ3GN4
Awardee CAGE
9PEE2
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
FA2384 FA2384 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RAKH
Funding Office
F4FBEQ
Created By
diana.crawford.3@us.af.mil
Last Modified By
brittany.williams.29@us.af.mil
Approved By
joshua.cole.30@us.af.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
PA-04
Senators
Robert Casey
John Fetterman
John Fetterman
Representative
Madeleine Dean
Modified: 8/22/24