SAM #80NSSC26933321Q

NASA Procurement of Andor iStar sCMOS Camera and Support for Near-IR Fluorescence Measurements

NASA Langley Research Center is seeking to procure a specialized intensified camera system for advanced scientific measurements: - Government Buyer: - NASA Langley Research Center (LARC), with procurement managed by NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - OEM Highlight: - ANDOR TECHNOLOGY, INC. is the specified and sole source Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Products Requested: - 1 x Andor iStar sCMOS Camera (Part #: ISTAR-SCMOS-18U-74) - 5MP sensor, 2560x2160 pixels, 6.5um pixel size - Global shutter, 40 fps (full frame) - 1:1 fibre-optic coupled image intensifier - 18mm Gen 3 VIH photocathode, 25.5% peak QE typ., P46 phosphor - 2ns gate width, 500 kHz photocathode repetition rate - Integrated 3x output ultra-low jitter digital delay generator - Cooling to 0°C, USB3.0 interface - 1 x 12-month Priority Support Service (Part #: CAP-12MTHS) - Covers all parts and labor for repairs, priority helpdesk support, and software updates - Excludes mechanical damage due to mishandling or sensors in open fronted cameras - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Camera must be capable of laser-induced fluorescence measurements in the near-infrared (near-IR) region - Sole source justification for ANDOR TECHNOLOGY, INC. due to unique technical capabilities - Performance location is NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - No alternative part numbers or vendors are specified; procurement is for a single unit with support service

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Intensified Andor iStar sCMOS Camera for laser-induced fluorescence measurements in the near-IR.. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to ANDOR TECHNOLOGY, INC. 300 Baker AVE STE 150  Concord, Massachusetts 01742-2124 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that ANDOR TECHNOLOGY, INC. is the sole provider of Intensified Andor iStar sCMOS Camera for laser-induced fluorescence measurements in the near-IR.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Langley Research Center (LARC).

The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 6/8/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.

Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .

Primary Point of Contact:

Laura Quave

Procurement Specialist II

laura.a.quave@nasa.gov

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