Market Survey for OFB-2072-A1 Image Intensifier Assembly

Sources sought to provide the government with the OFB-2072-A1 Image Intensifier Assembly (NSN: 5855-01-712-2987), for the U.S. Military. The AN/PSQ-42 & AN/PSQ-43 are helmet-mounted, battery-operated systems that combine the light amplification capability of night vision devices with the heat sensing capability of thermal imaging devices. They allow for observation and target identification under adverse conditions including light rain, light smoke, light snow, and low light to total darkness.

The AN/PSQ-42 & AN/PSQ-43 combines the light amplification capability of image intensification devices with the heat sensing capability of thermal imaging systems.

Requirements Description:

The United States Army is looking for sources with the ability to provide the OFB-2072-A1 Image Intensifier Tube, (NSN: 5855-01-712-2987) for the AN/PSQ-42 & AN/PSQ-43.

The Government requires an estimated quantity of 2,300 OFB-2072-A1 Image Intensifier Tubes (NSN: 5855-01-712-2987) over a 5-year period.  This is not a solicitation. This is only an estimate and will not bind the contractor or the Government in any way or at any time into a contract with any of the specified terms below.

Suppliers capable of supplying these items, in accordance with the government data package and in the quantities specified above, should contact the government before September 24, 2026. Submissions can be sent to michelet.audige.civ@army.mil. Responses must include a list of items the supplier is able to produce or source as well as documentation that the supplier can provide the army with a physically and functionally component from the list above. Examples of such documentation can be test results, copy of purchase orders if the supplier was a vendor to the listed source, or a statement from listed source demonstrating that the supplier can provide the Army a solution. For more information contact Michelet Audige at michelet.audige.civ@army.mil.

Items and/or Services to Be Procured:

NSN: 5855-01-712-2987
NOMENCLATURE: Image Intensifier Tube
PART NUMBER: OFB-2072-A1
CAGE: OB107

Requested Response Information:

We request that sources who can manufacture the listed parts or services submit information to show their capability. At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire, information on previous Government and commercial contracts, and evidence that the item can be provided.

In your response, please include your company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contact with email address and telephone number.

Notice, Response Due Date, and Points of Contact:

This is NOT a Request for Quote or Proposal. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this SSA or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this SSA. This Sources sought announcement (SSA) is for planning and market research purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information gathered from this announcement will be used to determine if responsible sources exist, and to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or set aside for Small Business.  Furthermore, the Government will use the information, in part, to determine the best acquisition strategy for a potential procurement action and/or to assist in making acquisition strategy decisions in the future.

All SSA responses should be emailed to the Technical Point of Contact at the email addresses listed below. No phone inquiries will be accepted, either as a response to this action or for information requests.  All requests for information must be submitted via email to the Technical Point of Contact and the Competition Advocate.

Please submit responses by 10/1/2026

Technical Point of Contact: Michelet Audige (michelet.audige.civ@army.mil)