USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604

66 -- SPECTRORADIOMETER SOL 5114-8-6004 DUE 092898 POC Lori Houghton, Contracting Officer, 309-681-6616 The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, Sugarbeet & Bean Research Unit, East Lansing MI has the requirement for a spectroradiometer. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 5114-8-6004 is being issued as a Request for Quotations. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-05. This solicitation is solicited under full and open competition, all responsible contractors may submit a quote. Standard Industrial Classification Code 3826 with a corresponding size standard of 500 employees applies to qualify as a small business. CLIN (Contract Line Item Number) 0001: Analytical Spectral Devices Inc FieldSpec FR, or approved equal, 1 each; CLIN 0002 Analytical Spectral Devices Inc Accessories, or equal: 1 each; CLIN 0003 Basic Training (Half Day) 1 each; Salient characteristics of the Analytical Spectral Devices Inc FieldSpec FR Item No. 109000: Field Portable, lightweight, fast scanning spectroradiometer covering the 350-2500 nm region. This model uses three separate detectors: 512 element photo-diode array for 350-1000 nm and two separate "graded index" InGaAs photo-diodes for 1000-2500 nm. 1 meter fiber optic input is included as standard 125 deg full angle field of view. Windows 95 compatible user interface software is included as standard for data collection and storage and display of the full 350-2500 nm raw DN or reflectance spectrum in real-time. Irradiance and radiance calculations are included in post processing optional ASDRE/NIR radiometric calibrations required is sold separately. Spectrum area software is also included in post processing. The fixed scanning time is 0.1 seconds and up to 31,800 spectra can beaveraged. The sampling interval is 1.4 nm for the spectral region 350-1000 nm and 2 nm for the spectral region 1000-2500 nm This spectral resolution is nm Full Width Half Max (FWHM) at 700 nm and 10 nm FWHM at 1400 nm and 2100 nm. Max radiance values are will in excess of twice those for a 0 degree solar zenith angle and a 100 % reflectance Lambertain panel determined by viewing a stable, NIST traceable radiance source. To prevent second and higher order diffracted light from reaching the detectors a multi element order sorting filter is mounted on top of the 350-1000 nm array and long pass filters are mounted on top of the 1000 -1800 nm detector and the 1800-2500 nm detector. Built in shutter and automatic offset correction are included as standard. Optional UV/VNIR software is available upon request for running in the 350-1000 nm array spectrometer only made with user selectable integration times (radiance and irradiance calculations require separate options A5DUV/VNIR radiometric calibrations, which are sold separately at extra cost. The built in notebook computer for this version contains a 3.5" floppy drive, Pentium version microprocessor, minimum 800 MBHard Disk, Minimum 8 MB RAM, one chargeable computer battery, and one AC/DC adapter/charger for the notebook as standard. Also included as standard are one 3 hour average output rechargeable spectrometer battery pack and one AC/DC adapter/charger system for the spectrometer. Also included as standard is one tripod mountable pistol grip for holding the fiberoptic cable and attaching optional FOV foreoptics (sold separately) Enclosure is weather tight when closed. Size; 29 x 36 x 18 cm Weight: 9.75 kg plus 2.25 kg battery pack. One shoulder carry case and one shipping trunk as also included as standard. All ASD spectrometers include a 1 year limited warranty including experienced technical support by telephone, fax, or e-mail. The accessories Package A includes: one 1 deg NIRFR Lens Foreoptic w/radiance radiometer calibration, one 8 degree NIR/FR Lens Foreoptic w/radiance radiometer calibration, one 18 deg FOV tube w/radiance radiometer calibration, radiance radiometric calibration of bare fiberoptic input, one Full Sky Irradiance Remote Cosine Receptor w/irradiance radiometric calibration, one 10 inch x 10 inch calibrated White Spectralon Panel, one Auxiliary Pistol Grip w/spotting Scope and bubble level. Basic Training Includes: Training for up to 4 people in one group for one 4 hour half-day. The training includes instruction and demonstration of the basic operating features of an ASD Spectrometer. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The FAR Clauses listed above may be viewed at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ Quotations will be evaluated on price, past performance, and proof of meeting the salient characteristics listed above. Companies proposing "equals" must submit descriptive literature. Offeror's are to provide a list of companies/government agencies of which the offeror has sold similar equipment. The list should include company name, point of contact with phone number, dollar value, and date of delivery. Past performance and price will be evaluated equally. Offers to include a commercial warranty for equipment. Payment terms may be negotiated, however advanced payments are not authorized. Equipment will be shipped FOB Destination to: Sugarbeet & Bean Research Unit, 494 Plant & Soil Science Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824. Delivery of equipment to be within 60 days after receipt of award. Offer must include a 30 calendar day acceptance period. Offers are to be received Not Later than the Close of Business, September 28, 1998 at USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. FAXed Quotations to (309) 681-6680 are acceptable. The POC for this acquisition is Lori J. Houghton, (309) 681-6616, or E-Mail: houghtol@ars.usda.gov Posted 09/12/98 (W-SN248956). (0255)

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