SOW_Light Source_Rev 2.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

SpectralLed Benchtop Uniform Light Source

14 Nov 2024

1.0. BACKGROUND: A tunable spectral light source provides a unique capability to support teaching activities in a variety of AFIT's Physics and Optical engineering classes including, PHYS-542, OENG-780, OENG-651, OENG-650, OENG-533, OENG-530, OENG-647, OENG 616L, PHY521, METG-644, PHYS-799, and PHYS-999. This source allows one to very accurately recreate the spectral content of systems in the short wave infrared spectra.

The ability to do this allows students and faculty to directly study sensor performance parameters with a known source and allows for the development of algorithms to improve the performance of these systems. The techniques necessary for this type of research and education are critical to the nation's multi-billion dollar a year remote sensing activities. If not funded, there will be a significant gap in capability and understanding for students learning the skills necessary to support the nation's national defense objectives. Our graduate students fill positions in organizations such as the NGA, NRO, NASIC, and the US Space Force all of which rely heavily on the nations remote sensing intelligence backbone.

This system will ensure that AFIT students remain on the cutting edge of capability and understanding in support of their educational objectives.

2.0. SCOPE: The equipment will be used to produce a known calibrated radiometrically accurate visible and infrared light spectrum. It is used primarily to study, calibrate, and characterize DoD relevant imaging systems.

REQUIREMENTS: AFIT requires a radiometrically accurate tunable light source solution that extends from the visible at 1000 nm to the SWIR at 1700 nm. The system can be a single system or multiple systems to meet the minimum requirements.

1. Spectral range from 1000 nm – 1700 nm.

2. Greater than or equal to 9 discrete infrared wavelengths

3. Built in integrating sphere

4. Built in photodiode feedback/monitoring system

5. Onboard cooling for LED array

6. Independent constant current drivers for every LED channel

7. Capability to simulate target spectra

8. NIST traceable calibration

9. Tunable spectral output

10. Illumination stability > 99%

11. Illumination accuracy plus or minus 3% absolute

12. Spectral accuracy plus or minus 2.5 nm

13. Linearity < 0.1% RMS of full scale

14. Dynamic range > 4 decades

15. All software required for operation of instrument

16. Windows compatibility

17. Data output: RS-232 and/or USB compatible

18. Output port size > 50 mm

19. Flicker free operation

3.0. Period of Performance: The vendor shall deliver and complete all requirements of this

Statement of Work no later than 8 weeks after contract award.

1. Contractor shall be responsible for transportation of all new products, loading, unloading, storage and all necessary movement from factory to final onsite set up.

2. The contractor Project Manager shall be responsible for on-site coordination of all deliveries of their product, to include access to and operation of any equipment needed for unloading and movement of materials or product necessary to complete all requirements of this Statement of Work.

3. Free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal and proper use in accordance with equipment user manual, for the period of time of two year after receipt.

3.1. Place of Performance:

Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT/ENP) ATTN: Greg Smith 2950 Hobson Way, Building, Bldg 640 Room 264 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7765

4.0 Payment: 100% payment upon completion of all requirements specified in this Statement of

Work. Payment shall be made on a net 30 basis. Invoices shall be submitted and paid through Wide Area Work Flow (https://wawf.eb.mil/).