CanadaBuys #W6431-270293

SWIR camera and lenses for aircraft countermeasure research

Canada’s Department of National Defence is seeking a SWIR imaging system for aircraft countermeasure research. - Government buyer: Department of National Defence (DND), Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), Valcartier Research Centre. - Procurement: One Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) camera and two compatible lenses for recording aircraft and flare signatures and missile plumes from different viewing angles. - Products and quantities: - 1 SWIR camera; no part number or manufacturer specified. - 1 SWIR-compatible 100 mm lens; no part number or manufacturer specified. - 1 SWIR-compatible 50 mm lens; no part number or manufacturer specified. - Technical requirements: Camera spectral coverage of 1000–2500 nm, at least 640 × 512 resolution and 100 frames per second at full resolution, and maximum pixel size of 20 µm. TEC cooling is preferred; Stirling cooling is acceptable. IEEE 1588 PTP capability, GigE interface (Camera Link acceptable), at least one GPIO input and output, and C- or CS-mount are required. - Lens requirements: Both lenses must cover 1000–2500 nm, fit the camera mount, and include iris and focus adjustment, a focus lock, and a filter holder. The 100 mm lens has an approximate 5–6° horizontal field of view; the 50 mm lens has an approximate 10–12° field of view. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM, brand, model, or vendor is identified. Bidders are to propose camera and lens models and provide technical brochures. - Delivery and performance: Delivery is requested by the stated deadline, with offerors able to propose their best delivery date. The contract runs from award through 60 days after delivery.

Description

Canada is seeking one Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) camera for the Department of National Defence. The camera will capture flare and aircraft signatures for the Harfang aircraft countermeasure assessment mobile laboratory, and missile plume signatures from different aspect angles. Delivery is to Defence Research and Development Canada – Valcartier Research Centre in Quebec City. The estimated contract period is three months, with a proposed start date of November 30, 2026.

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