Field Spectroradiometer

This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format at FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested. The solicitation number W913E521Q0033 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This requirement is a total set-aside for small business concerns. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) has a requirement for a field spectroradiometer with the following specifications: Specification Minimum Performance Requirement Housing Sturdy aluminum or carbon fiber material, suitable for outdoor and field use; sealed again dirt and dust. Wt. < 9 lbs, including a processor on board for resolving measurements, a built-in display, integrated camera, integrated GPS, and laser pointer. Operating Temperature -10°C to +30°C Operating Humidity 0% to 95% RH, non-condensing System Power Internal rechargeable batteries w/ optional External 12 V DC adapter for AC Operation Single user/ controls, and Autonomous/standalone, runs without an external host computer Data Format Non-proprietary, able to offload in a standard file format without proprietary software Onboard Storage Internal drive capable of holding ~1000 scans and/or all-day use Spectral Range 350-2500 nm Spectral resolution ≤ 2.8 nm at 700 nm ≤ 8.0 nm, at 1400 nm ≤ 6.0 nm at 2100 nm Spectral sampling bandwidth ≤ 1.5 nm, 350 – 1000 nm ≤ 3.8 nm, 1000 – 1880nm ≤ 2.5 nm, 1880 – 2500 nm Noise Equivalent Radiance W cm-2 nm-1sr-1 < 1.0 x 10 -9 @ 700 nm < 1.2 x 10 -9 @ 1500 nm < 1.7 x 10 -9 @ 2100 nm Calibration accuracy – NIST traceable < 1.0 x 10 -9 @ 700 nm < 1.2 x 10 -9 @ 1500 nm < 1.7 x 10 -9 @ 2100 nm Minimum Integration Speed 10 ms VNIR, 1.0 ms SWIR Wavelength reproducibility 1 nm Wavelength accuracy ±1 nm VNIR, ±2 nm SWIR Communications interface RS-232, USB, Bluetooth User/Tech Manual Provide in printed (if available) and electronic (pdf) form. Online manuals are not sufficient. Delivery NLT 1 November 2021 Please reference the attached RFQ for applicable provisions and clauses. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: ability to meet the required technical specifications, delivery schedule, and price. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer represents the best value to the Government, in consideration of all factors. The basis for award will be an acceptable proposal, the price of which may not be the lowest. Please provide responses to this notice, no later than Thursday, August 26, 2021, 12:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time (EST) to: [email protected] Telephone responses will not be accepted. *Note: In order to be eligible for award of a Government contract, vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), have no active exclusions, and complete representations and certifications. For more information, review the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov.