Opportunity
Mississippi Procurement Portal #3150007030
Mississippi State University Sole Source Procurement of Gen II LAPPDs and Engineering Support
Posted
September 17, 2026
Respond By
October 01, 2026
Identifier
3150007030
NAICS
334419, 334511, 336419
Mississippi State University is conducting a sole source procurement for advanced scientific photodetectors and engineering support for a neutron radiation tracking system. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi State University, Procurement Services - Contact: Jennifer Mayfield, CPPO, Director of Procurement Services, Chief Procurement Officer - OEM Highlight: - Incom, Inc. is the sole manufacturer capable of providing the required Gen II Capacitively Coupled Anode Large Area Picosecond Photo Detectors (LAPPDs) with sub-100 picosecond temporal resolution and position sensitivity - Products Requested: - Three (3) Gen II Capacitively Coupled Anode Large Area Picosecond Photo Detectors (LAPPD) - Part Number: 4087046-A - 220 mm square photodetector, chevron pair of 203 mm ALD-GCAMCPs, pixelated signal board, Ultem insulating frame - Three (3) Transportation Cases for secure shipping - Services Requested: - Manufacturing engineering support for design modifications to the photosensor PCB layout and integration with a custom organic glass scintillator detector assembly - Unique Requirements: - LAPPDs must provide both high temporal (sub-100 picosecond) and spatial resolution - Custom engineering support from the OEM is required for successful integration and signal output modifications - Equipment is custom-made to meet advanced neutron radiation tracking system objectives - Estimated Contract Value: - $149,305
Description
This is a sole source procurement managed by Mississippi State University for the purchase of a Gen II Capacitively Coupled Anode Large Area Picosecond Photo Detector (LAPPD). The equipment is specialized scientific lab equipment used for an advanced neutron radiation tracking system, requiring high temporal and spatial resolution. The procurement includes three LAPPDs, transportation cases, and engineering support for integration. The response deadline for this solicitation is October 1, 2026.