Specifications include, but are not limited to: Idaho State Police (ISP) has been approved by legislation to purchase night vision goggles. After extensive research, ISP has determined that the EOTECH EOTBINO-A1-B-C night vision bino is the only brand and model that will meet their needs. It conforms to MIL-STD810G ruggedness standard, while also being lightest night vision binos on the market. Both of these factors are of great importance in tactical situations, while also reducing neck and back fatigue. EOTECH has paid close attention to the Head Supported Mass (HSM) injury studies that have been carried out by the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory. With this in mind, they have designed the lightest night vision binos that weigh less than a pound mounted, including its battery. For health and safety purposes, this lessens the HSM on the front of the helmet and is light enough that it does not require a counterbalance weight for the back of the helmet. All other brands require this counterbalance, which would increase the helmet weight to over 5 pounds. Manoogian, Sarah & Kennedy, Eric & Duma, Stefan. (2005). A Literature Review of Musculoskeletal Injuries to the Human Neck and the Effects of Head-Supported Mass Worn by Soldiers. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235127643_A_L iterature_Review_of_Musculoskeletal_Injuries_to_the_Hu man_Neck_and_the_Effects_of_HeadSupported_Mass_Worn_by_Soldier No other manufacture in the industry is producing a MILSPEC grade night vision Bino that weighs less than one pound. This particular device also closes upon itself when not in use, allowing better movement and head clearance in tight spaces such as vehicles and crawl spaces, which is also an important tactical advantage. These goggles also come with Photonis 4G Tubes, which are better suited for the low light environments that ISP SWAT constantly works in. This setup also includes manual adjust that allows the officer to adjust the lighting view to their preference, while also allowing them to still see and operate even if a light is flashed directly at their goggles. No other goggles can offer all of these user safety features Please note: This is a Sole Source Notification.
