IOS sCMOS Detector

The Department of Energy Office of Science is procuring a Soft X-ray sCMOS Detector for the In Situ and Operando Soft X-ray Spectroscopy (IOS) project at Brookhaven National Laboratory. This is a firm fixed-price solicitation seeking a specialized scientific-grade Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor detector with highly specific technical requirements including a 36.9 x 36.9 mm sensor with 4096 x 4096 pixels, at least 16 full frames per second capability, water cooling, and compatibility with NSLS-II EPICS control systems. Offerors must provide a 3D model, references for similar past projects, and demonstrate compliance with stringent performance specifications such as low dark noise (less than 0.1 e-/pixel/sec at -20C) and rolling shutter readout mode. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror who meets all requirements. Quotes are due by October 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST, with vendors required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and no incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation. The specific contract value is not disclosed in the available materials, though the solicitation follows firm fixed-price contract terms with standard commercial conditions including 60-day price validity and Net 30 payment terms. The contract requires delivery of a single specialized detector unit with an anticipated delivery date of August 16, 2026, approximately eleven months from the quote deadline. Performance will occur at Upton, NY 11973, specifically at the National Synchrotron Light Source-II (NSLS-II) facility. The contractor must provide a comprehensive two-year warranty and deliver supporting documentation including equipment testing reports, operating manuals, and maintenance procedures along with the detector system.