Minimum Required Specifications.pdf

Minimum Required Specifications Handheld, field-rugged near infrared reflectance spectrometer and prediction equations

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Scope of Work: Characterization of a wide array of compounds can be achieved in situ via near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS), including qualitative (sample identification/similarity/homogeneity) and quantitative (e.g. prediction of various compounds (crude protein, water, fiber fractions, etc) within complex substrates such as forage). Measurements made over time allow changes in forage and feed quality over time due to biological transformation, spoilage, and volatilization to be recorded at a greater practical frequency and much lower cost than lab analyses.

2.0 Background: NIRS is a staple analysis performed on forages and feeds in the dairy industry, but measurement frequency and number of samples are limited by the limitations of laboratory-based instruments. The desired instrument should be handheld, field rugged, include a built in display, be able to make measurements at multiple fixed wavelengths as well as scan wavelengths, take spot scans and composite scans as it is moved through sample material, make measurements over time, and use Windows 10 compatible software. We are seeking a new instrument to expand the capabilities beyond an older instrument that requires drying and grinding of samples prior to use and is limited to use in the laboratory.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks:

Contractor must provide a unit with specifications to follow and training in the use of the instrument and prediction of values from scans.

Technical Specifications:

• Handheld device shall include carrying case

• Shall feature Bluetooth, USB, WiFi and Ethernet Connectivity

• Shall feature wireless data transmission to mobile device for ease of sending data

• Shall include standard calibrations for basic feedstuffs.

• Shall include solution for proper analysis of TMR due to particle separation during handling.

• Spare battery and charger shall be included.

• Battery conditioner shall be included.

• Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse shall be included for ease of use by those who prefer traditional input methods.

• Battery life – up to 2 hours of use per battery

• Custom analytical reports and data storage

Prediction Equation Specifications:

• High Moisture Corn

• Grass Silage

• Legume Silage

• Corn Silage

• Dairy TMR

• Chopped Corn

• Fresh Grass

• Hay (ground)

• Corn Grain (ground)

• Mixed feed (ground)

• Soybean Meal

• Wheat Grain (ground)

• Corn (ground)

• Rapeseed Meal (ground)

• Wheat Bran (ground)

• Sunflower Meal (ground)

4.0 Government Furnished: Per IT policy, government to furnish a Windows 10 PC if required.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule:

Instrument to be delivered within 30 days of order. Training in the use of the instrument to be provided within 60 days of instrument receipt.

6.0 Travel: N/A

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel: N/A

8.0 Security Requirements: N/A

9.0 Data Rights: N/A

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards: N/A