Solicitation - High Resolution Near-Infrared Camera

This solicitation (NB672000-26-02301) is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to acquire a high-resolution near-infrared camera. Set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 334515, the procurement seeks a single, firm-fixed-price contract using simplified acquisition procedures. To be considered, quoters must have an active SAM.gov registration and submit their proposals via email to Contracting Officer Daniel Kent by July 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM MDT. Questions regarding the RFQ are due by July 24, 2026. Quotations must be organized into three distinct volumes: 1. **Volume I (Technical):** Product literature showing the equipment meets or exceeds all specifications, country of origin, authorized reseller documentation, and delivery confirmation. No prototypes or refurbished units are permitted. 2. **Volume II (Price):** Total firm-fixed-price including shipping and delivery costs, and the quoter's Unique Entity Identifier. 3. **Volume III (Terms and Conditions):** Statement of acceptance or detailed exceptions to the solicitation's terms. Award will be made to the responsible quoter submitting the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quotation. Technical evaluation is binary; equipment must demonstrably meet all minimum specifications outlined in the solicitation's attachments.

This government requirements document details a procurement request by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Communications Technology Laboratory, Radio Frequency Technology Division. NIST requires one high-resolution near-infrared (NIR) camera for inspecting semiconductor wafers during high-frequency RF probing and 1550 nm optical illumination. Key technical specifications for the camera include a 2D area sensor with at least 2560 x 2048 pixel resolution, a frame rate of 60 frames per second or higher at full resolution, and quantum efficiency exceeding 30% across the 400 nm to 1600 nm wavelength range. The device must feature a thermoelectric-cooled (TEC) sensor, a global shutter, built-in image correction firmware, a USB3 or GigE interface, and a C-mount lens attachment. The physical camera body must not exceed 100x100x100 mm. Software for live image visualization and an appropriate DC power supply must be included. Eligible vendors must possess an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) and an active Unique Entity Identification (UEI) registration on SAM.gov. The completed camera system must be delivered to the NIST campus in Boulder, Colorado, no later than April 30, 2027. Inspection and acceptance will occur on-site and are expected to take no more than seven business days. Installation, training, calibration, and maintenance services are not required under this solicitation.

This document outlines the applicable federal provisions, acquisition clauses, and local instructions for a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) solicitation (NB672000-26-02301) to acquire a Near-Infrared Camera. The solicitation incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) provisions and clauses by reference, including standard guidelines on commercial services, small business set-asides, and security prohibitions. For agency-level protests, the document designates specific contacts at the NIST Acquisition Management Division in Boulder, CO, and Gaithersburg, MD, alongside service requirements for the Department of Commerce's Contract Law Division. Deliverables must be shipped to NIST in Boulder, CO, adhering to strict marking and packing guidelines that require itemized packing lists and exterior labeling of Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). Contractors performing on-site work must monitor daily campus operating statuses and stop work during any federal funding lapses unless designated as excepted. Finally, the document details electronic billing procedures, requiring invoice submissions to both a dedicated NIST email address and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

This draft Requirements and Specification Document outlines a federal procurement request by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Communications Technology Laboratory, Radio Frequency Technology Division. NIST requires a high-resolution, near-infrared camera to inspect semiconductor wafers during high-frequency RF probing and optical illumination at 1550 nm wavelengths. The procurement is for one camera that must feature 2D area sensing with at least 2560 x 2048 pixel resolution, a minimum frame rate of 60 frames per second, and quantum efficiency exceeding 30% across the 400 nm to 1600 nm spectral range. Additional technical specifications include built-in image correction firmware, a global shutter, a TEC-cooled sensor, a C-mount lens interface, and USB3 or GigE connectivity, all housed in a compact metal body. Software for live image visualization and a compatible DC power supply must be included. To qualify, vendors must possess an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) and an active Unique Entity ID (UEI) registered on SAM.gov. Delivery of the camera must be completed no later than April 30, 2027, to the NIST campus in Boulder, Colorado. The purchase is subject to on-site inspection, with acceptance finalized within seven business days of receipt. Facility modifications, installation services, specialized training, and extended warranties are not required.