The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Ind., awarded the indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for submersible AN/PVS-14 night vision monocular devices.  The contract has a potential total value of US$37 million.  Work for the contract will be performed at ITT Night Vision, based in Roanoke, Va., the United States.

ITTs AN/PVS-14 is a monocular Generation (Gen) 3 device, which allows the user to adjust the gain control for improved clarity of vision in varying light conditions.  The unit can be handheld, head-mounted, weapon-mounted or adapted to a camera or camcorder. The submersible version will be provided on this contract.

"We are excited about serving the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard with our Gen 3 night vision technology," said Mike Hayman, president and general manager.  "Ensuring the safety and success of naval missions and maritime homeland security operations is paramount to our nations security."

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