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Army seeks industry feedback on common thermal camera interface
The request covers thermal, low-light and short-wave infrared cameras. Access to the interface document requires Joint Certification Program certification; no award is intended.
The Army is seeking industry comments on a common interface for thermal, low-light-level and short-wave infrared cameras through a request for information posted Oct. 27, 2026.1
Access requires Joint Certification Program certification
The US Army C5ISR Center created and approved a Standards Compliant Camera (SCC) Interface Control Document (ICD) in March of 2019
C5ISR requests feedback on the draft SCC ICD as a Comment Response Matrix
To gain access to the controlled attachment, your company/entity must be certified by the Joint Certification Program (JCP).
Only U.S. citizens are authorized to respond
No award is intended as a result of this notice.
Source: SAM.gov notice W56KGU27RDUTCH
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The Standards Compliant Camera Interface Control Document defines common I2C protocols, registers, and environmental and electrical interfaces. Mechanical interfaces will be reviewed later, but suppliers can submit early feedback on desired dimensions or mechanical constraints.1
The Army created and approved the document in March 2019; the current request calls the version offered for comment a draft. Companies are asked to submit a Comment Response Matrix, and the Army may request a Technical Interchange Meeting to discuss their comments.1
Access is restricted because the document contains controlled unclassified information. Companies must request access through the notice and hold Joint Certification Program certification, with no exceptions for uncertified vendors. Only U.S. citizens are authorized to respond.1
Access requests remain open until Nov. 30, 2026.1 The notice's deadline field lists responses as due Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. Eastern. The text separately says responses are due 30 days after publication.1
The Army says its evaluation of capability statements will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation uses full and open competition or a small-business set-aside. The request itself is for information and planning, with no award intended.1
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- sam.gov sam.gov