SOURCE SOUGHT FOR MS177B HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING (HSI) IMAGING SPECTROMETER

AI Summary

The Department of the Air Force is seeking cost estimates for data rights related to the MS-177B hyperspectral imaging spectrometer. Interested parties should provide detailed breakdowns of costs for various data rights and clarify deliverables and restrictions. Responses are due by December 8, 2025.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: MS177B_SS
Notice Type: Sources Sought
Posted Date: November 25, 2025
Response Deadline: December 8, 2025
NAICS Code: 541715 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: 6655
Issuing Office: FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO
Sub-Agency: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Primary Contact: Collin Harris
City: WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB
State: OH
ZIP Code: 45433-5344
AI Product/Service: service

Description

Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces Directorate at Wright-Patt is exploring options to modify MS-177 legacy sensors to MS-177B sensors as part of a joint mission with an Air Force partner.

The AFUSG is currently evaluating ability and data rights needs for this project and are requesting a cost estimate for specified data rights for the legacy MS-177 sensor, MS-177A, and MS-177B and cability to perform.

Specifically, we require a cost estimate for Unlimited Rights for Data. If you offer multiple levels of data rights (ie. Restricted Rights, Government Purpose Rights, Limited Rights), please provide a cost breakdown for each.

Please also clarify the following:

Clearly define what data is covered by the requested rights (e.g., specific drawings, software code, technical manuals, etc.).
Deliverables: What specific deliverables will be provided with the data rights (e.g., source code, object code, documentation, etc.)?
Restrictions: Are there any restrictions or limitations associated with the requested data rights, beyond those inherent in the type of right itself (e.g., limitations on sublicensing, use for specific purposes, etc.)?
Method of Pricing: Please explain the basis for the cost estimate (e.g., flat fee, percentage of development cost, etc.).

We would appreciate receiving your cost estimate by 08 Dec 25 by 4pm EST. Please send your response to collin.harris.1@us.af.mil and copy john.heinl@us.af.mil and wayne.wolfe.3@us.af.mil.

Thank you for your time and attention to this request. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Please direct programmatic questions to the undersigned at collin.harris.1@us.af.mil.

Key dates

November 25, 2025Posted Date
December 8, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

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SOURCE SOUGHT FOR MS177B HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING (HSI) IMAGING SPECTROMETER is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.