Thermal Augmentation Device (TAD), as Specified

The Baltimore County, Maryland, Purchasing Division is seeking bids for the provision of Thermal Augmentation Devices (TAD) and mounting bracket kits. The TAD must be manufactured by Safran Defense & Space, Inc. and meet specific technical requirements. The contract will be for a period of one year from acceptance, and the vendor must be regularly engaged in providing these devices. The cost of this purchase is being funded in part, or in its entirety, with government funds provided under grant # GR-1121 and GR-1017. Key features of the TAD include: * Magnification: 1x (optical unity) * Field of View: 30 Degree, Circular Centered * Objective: Fixed Focus * Sensor Type: Uncooled LWIR Microbolometer * Image Sensor: 672 x 544 10 µm pixel * Wave Length: 8-12 µm * Detection Range (Vehicle): >1400m (Clear); >750m (Obscured) * Detection Range (Person): >450 (Clear); >350 (Obscured) * Display: High Contrast Micro Display * Polarity View Mode: White Hot/ Black Hot * Thermal Modes: Full Thermal/ Outline * Brightness: User Adjustable / Automatic Brightness Control * Power Supply: CR123A * Operating Time (internal battery): 3/5 hours @23 degrees Celsius The vendor must also provide a mounting bracket kit that meets specific requirements.