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: William.A.McFarland@usace.army.mil
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.
