FPGA Black-Box Access Package Development for SPAD512 Sensor

The contract calls for the design and delivery of a closed-source FPGA IP core that enables binary data stream access for 1-bit imaging on the SPAD512 sensor, incorporating complete sensor control and readout logic. The IP core must function as a black-box solution, ensuring that all internal implementation details are protected while providing reliable, high-speed interfacing to extract and manage the sensor’s output data. The solution must support full operational control of the sensor including timing, biasing, and synchronization, while outputting a streamlined binary stream suitable for downstream processing in space-based or high-performance imaging systems. This is a subcontract under NASA’s Shared Services Center, categorized under NAICS code 541715 for research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences. The solicitation was posted on July 9, 2026, with a response deadline of July 14, 2026, indicating a tight turnaround for technical proposals. The place of performance and point of contact details are unspecified, suggesting flexibility in execution location but requiring the offeror to confirm logistics independently. The closed-source nature of the deliverable implies strict intellectual property protections and limited transparency, making the proposal’s technical approach, validation methodology, and compliance with NASA’s imaging requirements critical evaluation criteria.