Intensified Andor iStar sCMOS Camera for laser-induced fluorescence measurements in the near-IR.

This procurement, issued by the NASA Shared Services Center under solicitation number 80NSSC26933321Q, is a total small business set-aside pursuant to FAR 19.5 for the acquisition of an intensified Andor iStar sCMOS camera (Part # ISTAR-SCMOS-18U-74) and associated support (Part # CAP-12MTHS) from Andor, an Oxford Instruments Company. The camera is a brand-name requirement specifically for laser-induced fluorescence measurements in the near-IR, featuring a 5MP sensor with 6.5µm pixel size, global shutter, 40 fps full-frame rate, 1:1 fiber-optic coupled image intensifier with Gen 3 VIH photocathode, P46 phosphor, 2ns gate width, cooling to 0°C, and USB3.0 interface. The support package includes priority helpdesk, live assistance, repairs covering all parts and labor, and software updates, excluding damage from mishandling. The requirement is set aside exclusively for small businesses, and vendors must be authorized resellers of Andor products; non-authorized quotes will be rejected outright. All proposals must include the vendor’s Cage Code and UEI number, specify ARO delivery time or lead time, apply any available discounts, and state shipping costs if applicable. Payment terms are Net 30 with FOB Destination delivery, and the government will not use credit cards for payment. The period of performance is estimated at 18 to 20 weeks, with delivery to NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. The solicitation was posted on June 12, 2026, and responses are due by June 16, 2026. All communications must reference the notice ID 80NSSC26933321Q in the subject line, and the full scope, including technical specifications and brand justification, is detailed in the attached RFQ, Statement of Work, and Redacted Brand Name Justification.