Vacuum Ultraviolet Interline Camera

NASA Shared Services Center is procuring a Vacuum Ultraviolet Interline Camera through solicitation number 80NSSC25909742QR1, specifically an Intensified Charge Coupled Device (ICCD) camera for the ESM Project at NASA Ames Research Center. The procurement requires a Teledyne PI-MAX 4 1024i ICCD Intensified Camera System with precise technical specifications including a 1024 x 1024 pixel array, sensitivity range of 120-300 nm, peak quantum efficiency greater than 18%, programmable integration time, and thermoelectric cooling to -20°C. This camera will replace a nearly 20-year-old system that is no longer supported and will be used to characterize shock wave properties for high-speed planetary entry missions to destinations like Mars and Earth re-entry. The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria, meaning the government will select the responsible offeror with the lowest price among those meeting technical requirements. Quotes are due by July 30, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CT and must be submitted electronically to the designated contracting officer.

This procurement is conducted as a full and open competition with no set-aside designation, meaning all qualified contractors may compete regardless of size or socioeconomic status. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and follows a "brand name or equal" requirement structure. The procurement includes additional components such as a P46 Phosphor option and a second copy of LightField Software to accompany the main camera system. Performance is expected to be completed within 3-4 weeks after receipt of order, indicating a relatively short delivery timeline for this specialized scientific equipment. The place of performance is NASA Ames Research Center, where the camera will be delivered and utilized for critical measurements supporting NASA's planetary entry research programs.