The National Institute of Standards and Technology awarded a purchase order to Andor Technology, Inc. for two CMOS cameras valued at $81,365.00 with an award date of September 21, 2026 and ultimate completion date of December 28, 2026.
The order fulfills a full and open competitive solicitation posted May 13, 2026 (due May 27, 2026) for back-illuminated scientific CMOS cameras supporting absorption tomography research. Cameras must meet demanding optical specifications: back-illuminated sensor with minimum 14 mm by 14 mm dimensions, at least 2500 by 2500 pixel format with pixels not exceeding 10 microns, quantum efficiency from 25% at 200 nm to 70% at 500 nm, 16-bit digitization minimum, frame readout rates of at least 50 frames per second at 16 bits or 100 frames per second at 12 bits, global shutter architecture, full well capacity of at least 7,000 electrons, and readout noise of 2 electrons RMS or less. The order includes all necessary accessories—frame grabber cards, cables, and refrigerated chillers—and operates with C-mount optical mounts. Delivery is firm-fixed-price, FOB Destination, within 12 weeks of order receipt. Place of performance is Great Britain, United Kingdom, with delivery to NIST's Gaithersburg, Maryland campus (Building 301, Shipping and Receiving). Payment is 100% upon installation, acceptance, and successful completion of testing, with minimum twelve-month warranty commencing upon government acceptance.