Solicitation - High Resolution Near-Infrared Camera

The National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks one high-resolution near-infrared camera on a firm-fixed-price basis, with quotations due July 29, 2026 and questions due July 24. The procurement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals), with a small business size standard of 750 employees.

Place of performance is Boulder, Colorado. The camera must meet demanding optical and resolution specifications: 2D area sensing with minimum 2560 x 2048 pixel resolution, 60 frames per second or greater at full resolution with 8-bit or higher pixel data, quantum efficiency exceeding 30% across 400 nm to 1600 nm wavelengths, 12-bit or greater analog-to-digital conversion, global shutter with exposure times from 25 microseconds to 2 seconds, TEC-cooled sensor with software temperature control, USB3 or GigE interface, and C-mount lens attachment. The camera will be used for semiconductor wafer inspection during high-frequency RF probing and optical illumination at 1550 nm wavelengths. Sensor area must not exceed 1" diagonal, and the metal body must not exceed 100x100x100 mm. Delivery is required by April 30, 2027. Quoters must possess an Export Control Classification Number and maintain active SAM.gov registration at time of quotation submission and through final payment. The Government will award to the responsible quoter whose quotation is lowest priced and technically acceptable, and reserves the right to make award without discussions based on initial quotes. Quotations must include three volumes: Technical Quotation, Price Quotation (including firm fixed price with shipping and delivery), and Terms and Conditions.