High-speed Camera for Scientific Applications

North Carolina State University's Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering department is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ #63-ARM1093704) for high-speed cameras designed for scientific motion analysis research applications. The procurement specifically seeks three camera configurations: two Phantom T2110 cameras (one 256GB Mono F-Mount and one 256GB Color F-Mount) and an option to add a 1 Microsecond Minimum Exposure to the T2110. The cameras must meet rigorous technical specifications, including the ability to shoot 21,010 frames per second at a 1280x800 resolution, provide a minimum record-time duration of 8.6 seconds, offer two operating modes, and have 12-bits of dynamic range. The evaluation criteria will consider multiple factors, including price, quality, vendor performance capabilities, and conformity to technical specifications. Key deadlines include a question submission cutoff of April 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with final quotations due on May 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST. Vendors must submit their quotes electronically through the Bonfire Public Portal and provide comprehensive technical documentation.

The solicitation includes a potential price-matching preference for North Carolina resident bidders under Executive Order #50, which allows qualifying in-state businesses to match the lowest non-resident bidder's price within specific parameters. The agency is tax exempt (tax exempt #400021), which may impact overall pricing considerations. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, vendors should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive technical capabilities and compliance with the detailed camera specifications. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the stringent technical requirements for high-speed scientific imaging equipment. Although a specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement suggests a specialized technical purchase that would likely require significant capital investment for the precise camera configurations requested. Interested vendors should carefully review the full RFQ documentation to ensure complete alignment with the technical specifications and submission requirements.