Hamamatsu ORCA-Quest 2 Digital qCMOS Camera and Interface Kits or EQUAL

NASA's Shared Services Center is procuring specialized camera equipment, specifically the Hamamatsu ORCA-Quest 2 Digital qCMOS Camera and Interface Kits or equal products, for photon counting applications supporting novel laser-based measurements at NASA Langley Research Center. The required camera system must meet stringent technical specifications including at least 9.4 megapixels at full resolution, readout noise of 0.43 electrons RMS or below at minimum 120 fps, frame rates up to 19,800 fps at reduced pixel count, and specific quantum efficiency requirements at various wavelengths. This is designated as a "brand name or equal" procurement under RFQ number 80NSSC25913536Q, requiring vendors to demonstrate equivalency to the specified Hamamatsu equipment. The evaluation will follow a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology for this firm fixed price contract. Critical deadlines include submission of technical and contractual questions by August 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM CT, with final quotes due August 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM CT to contracting officer Stephanie Graham.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for small business concerns under NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), with no incumbent contractors identified in the available documentation. The contract covers two line items with a quantity of one each: the ORCA-QUEST2-KIT camera system and the CAMRA-1012-000-KIT interface kit with CoaXpress cables, though no specific budget range or award value estimates are provided. The equipment must be assembled at the vendor's facility and delivered with FOB Destination terms by September 30, 2025. Performance will occur at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, where the specialized camera equipment will support the development of advanced measurement capabilities for NASA missions. All quotes must remain valid for 30 days and vendors are required to include their CAGE/UEI code, delivery lead time, and point of contact information in their submissions.