New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is seeking a Scientific CMOS chip, large format, high sensitivity, high frame rate, low noise camera for its 2. 4-meter telescope. The proposal is due on April 1st, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time. Key requirements for the camera include a backilluminated sensor with specific QE and well depth, a mechanical shutter, a minimum sensor size of **** mm, pixel binning up to 4x4, thermoelectric cooling, a flat mounting interface, a maximum weight of 11. 4 kg, USB3 and/or fiber data interface, Windows software with specific capabilities, and optional ASCOM/Linux drivers and GPS timestamping. The delivery deadline is prior to June 22, 2026, with a nominal budget of $137,750. Questions must be submitted in writing by 5:00 PM, seven calendar days before the proposal due date. Offers received after the due date and time will not be considered. Offers submitted by fax or email will not be considered. Electronic signatures are not acceptable; original signatures are required. Offers will not be opened publicly. The contract term is one year with the option to renew for up to an additional three years, not to exceed four years in total.
The camera must be delivered and received prior to June 22, 2026.
The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms.
The camera shall include a warranty for hardware defects and customer support for a period of at least one year.
Offers will be evaluated on their ability to satisfy the requirements stated herein at the best obtainable price, with award made to the proposer who receives the highest total score based on experience, approach, and cost.
Proposers should have extensive experience, the ability, capacity, and skill in the areas shown in the statement of work, and furnish three examples of previous projects similar to the requirements.
The bid notice mentions civil and criminal penalties for violation of the procurement code, and felony penalties for illegal bribes, gratuities, or kickbacks.
The bid notice mentions a mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit, but the date is listed as 'NA'.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenges or protests.
The total cost must meet the nominal budget of $137,750.