# SAM #6-B185-Q-00462-00

Argonne National Laboratory request for one Libra 5514 Pro sCMOS camera and shipping

**Buyer:** Argonne National Laboratory
**Posted:** September 29, 2026
**Respond By:** October 02, 2026
**Identifier:** 6-B185-Q-00462-00
**NAICS:** 334516, 423410, 423490, 333316

UChicago Argonne, LLC, operator of Argonne National Laboratory, is seeking a high-speed scientific camera and shipping for laboratory use.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Department of Energy, Argonne National Laboratory; operated by UChicago Argonne, LLC.
- **Requested products and services:** One Libra 5514 Pro sCMOS camera and one shipping line. The camera quantity is one; no separate part number is provided.
- **Camera requirements:** Back-illuminated global-shutter sCMOS sensor; 14 MP resolution (4608 × 3072); 5.5 μm pixels; peak quantum efficiency up to 83%; median read noise below 2 e⁻; and 77.5 dB dynamic range.
  - Frame rates: up to 670 fps at 14 MP and 8-bit, 480 fps at 10-bit, 350 fps at 12-bit, and 80 fps at 16-bit.
  - Interface: 100 G or 40 G CoaXPress-over-Fiber. Cooling: air cooling to 5 °C or liquid cooling to −5 °C.
- **OEMs and vendors:** The documents name the Libra 5514 Pro model but do not identify its manufacturer. UChicago Argonne, LLC is the buyer/operator, not a camera vendor.
- **Notable requirements:** The offeror must state the country of manufacture. Shipping insurance is to be excluded.

### Description

<p>*THIS RFQ WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON LOWEST PRICE, TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE METHODOLOGY*</p>

<p>Looking to source the same or similar as a Libra 5514 Pro camera with the following specifcations:</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Sensor type:</strong> Back‑illuminated (BSI) global shutter sCMOS</li>
	<li><strong>Pixel size:</strong> 5.5 &micro;m &times; 5.5 &micro;m</li>
	<li><strong>Peak quantum efficiency (QE):</strong> up to <strong>83%</strong></li>
	<li><strong>Sensor size:</strong> 30.5 mm diagonal (25.34 mm &times; 16.90 mm effective area)</li>
	<li><strong>Resolution:</strong> 4608 &times; 3072 pixels (14 MP)</li>
	<li><strong>Read noise:</strong> &lt; 2 e⁻ (median)</li>
	<li><strong>Dynamic range:</strong> 77.5 dB</li>
	<li><strong>Frame rate:</strong> Up to <strong>670</strong><strong> fps</strong> at 14 MP, 8‑bit; 480 fps @10‑bit; 350 fps @12‑bit; 80 fps @16‑bit</li>
	<li><strong>Interface:</strong> 100 G CoaXPress‑over‑Fiber (CoF) or 40 G CoF</li>
	<li><strong>Cooling:</strong> Air or liquid cooling to 5 &deg;C (air) or &ndash;5 &deg;C (liquid)</li>
</ul>

<p>Please review all applicable documentation and provide a proposal response no later than 1:00 PM CST October 02, 2026.</p>

<p><strong>Within your proposal, please include a fully executed copy of the ANL-70 Request for Quotation, the ANL-70A Reps and Certs, and the Country of Manufacture.</strong></p>

<p>Any questions can be directed to the Contracting Officer.</p>

<p>Thank you in advance for your participation.</p>

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