Description
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking a large-area 2D X-ray flat panel detector to support laboratory cone-beam CT (CBCT) and fluoroscopy imaging. The detector must meet specific technical specifications, including geometry, image quality, and X-ray operating range. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced offeror whose offer is determined technically acceptable. The contract includes a one-year warranty and technical support.
Key features of the required detector include:
• Active imaging area of at least 42.7 cm × 42.7 cm
• Pixel pitch of 170 μm or less
• MTF of 50% or greater at 1 lp/mm
• DQE of 70% or greater at 0 lp/mm
• Lag of 3% or less
• Fill factor of 60% or greater
• Maximum entrance dose per frame of 50 μGy or less
• Energy range compatibility of 40-150 kVp or wider
• Frame rate of at least 25 fps in fluoroscopy mode
• One-year technical support and warranty