# Fast Scanner, Hyper-Spectral Imager

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa282326r9964

- Solicitation number: FA282326R9964
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was March 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA2823 Aftc Pzio (FA2823)
- NAICS: 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6650 Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories
- Place of performance: Eglin AFB, Florida
- County: Okaloosa County (FIPS 12091). https://abierto.us/counties/okaloosa-county-fl-12091
- City: Eglin AFB. https://abierto.us/cities/eglin-afb-fl-1220050
- First posted: February 9, 2026
- Last posted: March 12, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c86192d4ab3442e8ab3f872fbf3810b3/view

## Description

The United States Air Force, 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, is conducting market research to identify sources capable of providing "Brand Name or Equal" Hyperspectral Imaging Systems (HIS). The requirement is for one (1) Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Short-Wave Infrared / Mid-Wave Infrared (SWIR/MWIR) system, with an option to purchase one (1) additional Mid-Wave Infrared / Long-Wave Infrared (MWIR/LWIR) system.

These instruments are required for the remote detection, measurement, and real-time spectral analysis of materials and dynamic events in a field-testing environment. This is a Brand Name or Equal acquisition. The Government has identified a specific product that meets its minimum technical requirements; however, this notice is intended to identify all sources capable of providing an "equal" solution. To be considered "equal," a proposed system must meet or exceed the Government's salient characteristics, which include, but are not limited to:

**Spectral Performance:** The ability to operate within the specified infrared spectral ranges (SWIR/MWIR for the base system, MWIR/LWIR for the option).

**High-Speed Data Acquisition:** Must achieve specified minimum scan rates at various spectral resolutions to capture data from transient events.

**Integrated Turn-Key System:** Must be a complete solution including a ruggedized, hermetically sealed sensor head, a set of three interchangeable telescope assemblies (x0.5, x2, x6), a co-aligned visible-light camera for bore sighting, a GPS/IRIG-B interface, and a dedicated control and analysis computer with operational software.

**High-Fidelity Imaging:** The Focal Plane Array (FPA) must meet minimum size requirements and contain zero dead pixels. Interested parties should respond to the Sources Sought notice by submitting a capabilities statement that provides clear and convincing evidence of their ability to meet these and all other requirements outlined in the full announcement. Please see attached document for specifications: Technical Requirements document

## Publications

- February 9, 2026: Sources sought, due February 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST. Notice b9120fca567949a6973eeef06928d6a7. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b9120fca567949a6973eeef06928d6a7/view
- March 12, 2026: Sources sought, due March 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice c86192d4ab3442e8ab3f872fbf3810b3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c86192d4ab3442e8ab3f872fbf3810b3/view

## Points of contact

- Darren Alvarez, darren.alvarez.2@us.af.mil, 8508820243

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