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66 -- FIELD SPEC SPECTRORADIAMETER SOL EASC 96-2357 DUE 071896. Contact Carrie Houck, 804/441-6560/Contracting Officer, William D. Privott, 804/441-6560. FieldSpec UV/VNIR (350-1050nm) Spectroradiometer (SIC 3826) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the ONLY solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The request for quotation number is EASC 96-2357 and closes July 10, 1996 at 2:00. The Request for Quote document incorporates provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-32. The equipment is as follows: one (1) each of items 1-7. FieldSpec UV/VNIR (350-1050nm) Spectroradiometer (10400). A field portable, lightweight, 512 channel, photo-diode array spectroradiometer covering the 350-1050 nm range. 1.5 meter fiber optic input is included. The full 350-1050nm raw dn or reflectance spectrum is displayed in real-time. Irradiance and radiance calculation and display are included in post processing. The integration time can be set as low as 17 milliseconds and up to 31.800 spectra can be averaged. The built-in notebook computer this version contains a 3.5'' floppy drive, 488 sl-25 microprocessor, 300 mb hard disk, and 8 mb ram as standard. Data acquired using this instrument must be compatible with above water optical data processing routines developed at the Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC. All ASD spectrometers include a 1 year limited Warranty including experienced technical support via telephone, fax, or e-mail. 10 degrees UV/VNIR FOV lense foreoptic. (12105). Radiometric Calibration of 10 deg UV/VNIR FOV lens foreoptic. ASD must install this calibration at the time of the initial order. FieldSpec Full sky irradiance remote cosine receptor (RCR) (12450). Radiometric Calibration of RCR installed by the factory (70155). Radiometric calibration of Bare FR fiberoptic cable installed by the factory (70150). 5x5 inch (12.7 x 12.7cm) uncalibrated white spectralon target (12803). All quotes are to be FOB destination, with delivery to USDOC, NOAA, Coastal Services Center, 2224 South Hobson Ave., Charleston, SC 29405-2413. State best availability. Provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and certifications - Commercial Items is to be included with the offer. 562.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. All part numbers listed are Analytical Spectral Devices. Equals will be accepted. If an equal is provided, descriptive literature must accompany the quote. Any quotes for equals lacking descriptive literature will not be considered. Contact Carrie Houck at (804) 441-6648 for any questions. (190)

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