Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26938932Q
NASA procurement of C-RED 2 astronomical infrared camera for stellar occultations (brand name requirement)
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
August 26, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26938932Q
NAICS
334519, 423490, 334511, 334516
NASA is seeking to procure a specialized astronomical infrared camera for stellar occultation observations. - Government Buyer: - NASA Langley Research Center and NASA Shared Services Center - OEMs and Vendors: - Andor/Oxford Instruments (OEM for C-RED 2 camera) - Products/Services Requested: - C-RED 2 Astronomical Infrared Camera - Part Number: C-RED 2 - Quantity: 1 - High-speed (300-1000 fps), low-noise (<1000 electrons/sec), near-infrared (0.9-1.5 microns) - Low cooling capability (-40°C), minimal overhead (<0.1% between exposures) - External GPS triggering, high-speed computer interface - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict brand name requirement: only the C-RED 2 from Andor/Oxford Instruments is acceptable - Professional astronomical support required - Delivery lead time of 12 weeks - Sole source justification due to unique technical specifications and lack of equivalent alternatives - Shipping must be included; payment by credit card is not accepted - Vendors must provide proof of manufacturer pricing and authorization to resell - All quotes must reference the solicitation tracking number
Description
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR BID
CAGE/UEI CODE FOB DESTINATION LEADTIME FOR DELIVERY POC NAME & EMAIL
** THIS IS A BRAND NAME REQUIREMENT ** for Shadow Chaser: infrared camera for stellar occultations
** AUTHORIZED RESELLERS ONLY **
** ALL VENDORS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF PRICING FROM THE MANUFACTURER, AND CONFIRM AUTHORIZATION TO RESELL THE ITEMS LISTED IN THE STATEMENT OF WORK FOR BRAND NAME REQUIREMENTS **
** SEE THE ATTACHMENTS ** ** INCLUDE SHIPPING **
** WE DO NOT PAY BY CREDIT CARD **
VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE TRACKING NUMBER (80NSSC26938932Q) IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL WHEN SUBMITTING A QUOTE!!