Shadow Chaser: infrared camera for stellar occultations

The NASA Shared Services Center is soliciting quotes under solicitation 80NSSC26938932Q-1 for the procurement of a Shadow Chaser infrared camera for stellar occultations. This is a brand-name requirement specifically for the Andor/Oxford Instruments C-RED 2, which was identified through market research as the only product meeting the necessary technical specifications. Key requirements for the camera include a near-infrared observation range of 0.9 to 1.5 microns, high-speed capability of 300 to 1000 fps, low noise levels under 1000 electrons per second, cooling to -40 C, and the ability to be externally triggered via GPS with a high-speed computer interface. This firm-fixed-price procurement is open to authorized resellers, who must provide proof of pricing from the manufacturer and confirmation of their authorization to resell the equipment. Bids must be submitted via email to Shanna Patterson by September 18, 2026, and must include the CAGE/UEI code, delivery lead time, and point of contact information, while referencing the tracking number in the subject line. The award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable offer. Delivery is specified as FOB Destination to the NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, with a target delivery date of October 18, 2026, and a required lead time of 12 weeks. Notably, the government will not issue payment via credit card.