Compact High Speed Camera

NASA is seeking a portable, high-speed camera system to capture high-resolution, high-frame-rate video of failure events during advanced lithium-ion battery testing, with a firm-fixed-price contract set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 334516. The solicitation, issued on May 20, 2026, with a response deadline of May 27, 2026 at 1 p.m. CT, requires offerors to meet stringent technical specifications including a minimum resolution of 1 megapixel, 2,000 frames per second at full resolution, 32 GB of onboard memory, and color recording sensitivity of at least ISO 25,000 to operate effectively in low-light conditions without supplemental illumination. The system must feature an electronic shutter with exposure times between 1 microsecond and 1 millisecond, weigh less than 5 pounds, occupy no more than 0.5 cubic feet, support dual voltage input (110V-240V AC), include a Gigabit Ethernet interface to a NASA PC, and enable remote hardware triggering with at least one second of pre-trigger data recording. A manufacturer-supported Windows-based software suite providing real-time feed, parameter control, and export capabilities is mandatory. The camera must be delivered to NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, within 45 days of award and come with a minimum two-year warranty covering hardware under normal use. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, provide their CAGE code, specify lead time and FOB destination, and include two points of contact with name, phone, and email. Proposals must be submitted via email to Cara Craft by the deadline, and all questions must be submitted in writing no later than May 26, 2026; telephone inquiries are prohibited. The evaluation will follow a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) approach, where technical acceptability is a pass/fail gate—failure to meet any requirement disqualifies the proposal. Contractors must comply with U.S. export control laws including ITAR and EAR, obtain necessary licenses for exporting hardware or technical data, secure export approvals before involving foreign persons on-site, and ensure subcontractors adhere to the same requirements. The contract incorporates FAR clauses including deviations for commercial terms, System for Award Management maintenance, DEI discrimination prohibitions, sustainable products and services, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and duty-free entry, alongside provisions for government property, F.O.B. destination,