What the buyer needs
AI summaryNASA/NSSC requires the procurement and delivery of a XIMEA xiSpec Hyperspectral Imaging System for use at the NASA Ames Research Center. The scope entails supplying two IMEC snapshot mosaic hyperspectral cameras covering visible and near-infrared bands, USB 3.0 cables, starter and demo kits, optics, calibration targets, trigger cables, and software. NASA/NSSC intends to award a sole-source contract to XIMEA CORP., but interested organizations may submit capability statements to establish their qualifications. Submissions must be delivered in writing referencing the notice ID by 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on November 4, 2026, as oral communications and price quotes will not be considered. The agency will evaluate received statements solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The vendor must provide the soonest achievable delivery date after receipt of order.
Scope of work
- Qty 1 — MQ022HG-IM-SM4X4-7VIS3, xiSpec hyperspectral USB3 micro-B camera, 4×4 snapshot mosaic, 460–600 nm (VIS)
- Qty 1 — MQ022HG-IM-SM5X5-7NIR2, xiSpec hyperspectral USB3 micro-B camera, 5×5 snapshot mosaic, 665–960 nm (NIR Generation 2)
- Qty 2 — CBL-U3-3M0, USB 3.0 cable, 3.0 m, thumbscrew locking connector
- Qty 2 — XISPEC2-KIT-7- 35-TILE-TRI, xiSpec2 starter/demo kit (xiQ-S7) with lens, target, tripod, adapter, cables, and PELI case
- Manufacturer SDK/API and camera drivers included at no additional cost
- Warranty per manufacturer standard terms from date of acceptance
Documents to include with your response
- Capability Statement referencing the Notice ID
How to submit
- Method
- in writing to the identified point of contact
- Instructions
- Oral communications are not acceptable. Vendors must reference the Notice ID when submitting a capability statement. Quotes will not be considered.
Incumbent and award research
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Market context
Awards in the same category (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing). This is not this requirement's award history.
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