PR for Hamamatsu parts - quote #QUO-70708-M0H3W9
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Notice type
Special Notice
Solicitation #
80NSSC26941311Q
NAICS
334516
PSC
6695
Posted
August 7, 2026
Response due
August 11, 2026
Place of performance
Hampton, VA
What this opportunity is
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is buying photomultiplier detectors, specifically Microchannel Plate and Metal Package types, under a sole source requirement. This procurement is suitable for a business that can provide Hamamatsu parts or equivalent, as specified. As a Special Notice, this is not a solicitation for bids, so interested parties should track the opportunity for potential future developments.
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Description
Delivery Estimate: 7 December 2026
Shipping Location: 21 Langley Blvd B1250 R155, Hampton VA 23681
ITEM 1: Microchannel Plate Photomultiplier Detectors
Hamamatsu Part Number (or equivalent): R5916-64 Microchannel Plate
Photomultiplier Tube (Quantity 4)
Detectors for an existing lidar system are required for the addition of new
measurements detected at 470nm to detector fast transient signals from
the atmosphere and the ocean. The detector requires the parameters below
and will be integrated into existing post detector electronics and data
system control. A key requirement is these the ability to have fast gating
control. The dimensions are also required for integration into existing
mechanical and optical configurations that be leveraged from the current
implementation at other wavelengths. These detectors will be provided as a
modified configuration as a bare unit that is not packaged with the bare
wires pigtailed from the detector module.
Outside Tube Size Dia.55 mm
Photocathode Area Shape Round
Photocathode Area Size Dia.10 mm
Dynode Structure MCP
Average Anode Current >=0.0001 mA
Gain (nominal at 3000V) >1.0 x 105
Dark Current (after 30min.) Max. <=10 nA
Pulse Rise Time 0.18 ns
Quantum Efficiency >10% at 470nm
Fast Gating Fast gating with external input
trigger
Gate width range 3ns – 10us
Gate turn on/off times (10-90%) <=1ns
Gate Voltage 10-20V
Mode of gating Normally off
Connector Type (anode and gate) SMA-R
Connector Type (HV) SHV-R
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ITEM 2: Metal Package Photomultiplier Detectors
Hamamatsu Part Number (or equivalent): R9880U-300 Metal Package
Photomultiplier Tube (Quantity 4)
Detectors for an existing lidar system are required for the addition of new
measurements detected at 470nm to detector fast transient signals from the
atmosphere. These detectors should have high quantum efficiency but are
not required to be gated. These detectors will be incorporated with existing
electronics for both the dynode chain and post electronic amplification
meeting the following specifications.
Type Metal package type
Tube Size Dia.16 mm
Photocathode Area Shape Round
Photocathode Area Size Dia.8 mm
Wavelength (Short) 300 nm
Wavelength (Long) 700 nm
Wavelength (Peak) 450 nm
Photocathode Material Extended green bialkali (EGBA)
Quantum Efficiency >30% (at 450nm)
Window Material Borosilicate glass
Dynode Structure Metal channel, venetian blind
Dynode Stages 10
Anode to Cathode Voltage <=1100 V
Average Anode Current <=0.1 mA
Operating Temperature -30 to 50C
ITEM 3: Metal Package Photomultiplier Detectors
Hamamatsu Part Number (or equivalent): R9880U-116 Metal Package
Photomultiplier Tube (Quantity 2)
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Detectors for an existing lidar system are required for to increase the overall
efficiency detection is at 290 and 300nm. These detectors will be
incorporated with existing electronics for both the dynode chain and post
electronic amplification meeting the following specifications and into the
same mechanical housing.
Type Metal package type
Tube Size Dia.16 mm
Photocathode Area Shape Round
Photocathode Area Size Dia.8 mm
Wavelength (Short) 160 nm
Wavelength (Long) 700 nm
Wavelength (Peak) 400 nm
Photocathode Material Super bialkali (SBA)
Quantum Efficiency >33% (at 300nm)
Window Material Quartz glass
Dynode Structure Metal channel, venetian blind
Dynode Stages 10
Anode to Cathode Voltage <=1100 V
Average Anode Current <=0.1 mA
Operating Temperature -30 to 50C
ITEM 4: High Speed Hybrid Photodectors
Hamamatsu Part Number (or equivalent): R10467U-40 Hybrid
Photodetector (Quantity 3)
Detectors for an existing lidar system are required for to increase the overall
efficiency detection is at 470nm. These detectors will be incorporated with
existing electronics for both the dynode chain and post electronic
amplification meeting the following specifications and into the same
mechanical housing.
Type Hybrid Photodector (low
afterpulse)
Mechanical Tube Size Dia. 33 mm
Photocathode Area Shape Round
Photocathode Area Size Dia.3 mm
Gain 1e5
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Wavelength 470 nm
Photocathode Material GaAsP
Quantum Efficiency >40% (at 470nm)
Window Material Borosilicate glass
Dynode Structure Metal channel, venetian blind
Dynode Stages 10
Anode to Cathode Voltage <=1100 V
Leakage Current <=150pA
Operating Temperature 15 to 35C
ITEM 5: High Speed Hybrid Photodector Power Supplies
Hamamatsu Part Number (or equivalent): C13265 Dual Power Supply
(Quantity 1)
The photodectors in ITEM 4 require dual high voltage power supplies. The
current version implemented in the system are obsolete. A quantity of 1 unit
is required for evaluation of performance.
Type Hybrid Photodector Dual Power
Supply
Mechanical Size 40x100 mm
DC Voltage Output (lower voltage) 0 to 500 V, 500 uA
DC Voltage Output (higher voltage) 0 to -8.5 kV, 2uA
Voltage Control (both outputs) 0-5 V
Input Voltage 15V
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