Spec-Sheet-XplorIR.pdf

This is a product specification sheet for the XplorIR handheld Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) gas detection system submitted in support of a sealed quote solicitation issued by the City of Carmel Fire Department in Hamilton County, Indiana. The City is requesting quotes for one XplorIR device equipped with the Quantification Package, which enables identification and quantification of over 5,600 chemical threats including chemical warfare agents, nerve agents, toxic industrial chemicals, and volatile organic compounds. The device weighs 5.5 pounds, measures 12.5 inches by 6.5 inches by 5.75 inches, operates in temperatures from 0 to 50 degrees Celsius with 0-95% non-condensing humidity tolerance, features a 1.8-meter multi-pass gas cell with active sample pump operating at 1 liter per minute, provides identification results in less than 30 seconds, and delivers a six-hour battery life on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The device includes GPS and WiFi (802.11G) connectivity, is rated IP 54 for dust and water resistance, and features a ThreatAssist integrated chemical database with remote data access via Team Leader App available on iOS, Android, and Windows platforms. Sealed quotes must be submitted electronically through the City's e-Procurement Portal no later than 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with a question deadline of 12:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026. The successful quoter must include one year of warranty and support with a loaner device provision and one on-site training class accommodating up to 10 students.

The XplorIR specification sheet indicates the device features one-year warranty coverage and 24/7/365 support reachback services with data analysis capabilities. The device is subject to U.S. Department of Commerce export controls and regulations. No pricing information, budget allocation, or contract term details beyond the one-year warranty requirement are specified in the product specification sheet. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror, and all quotes remain valid and irrevocable for 60 days following the submission deadline. The City of Carmel is exempt from federal excise tax and sales tax. All prospective vendors must register through the procurement portal, provide E-Verify documentation including a screenshot of the business MOU E-Verify webpage, and submit completed E-Verify and Non-Collusion affidavits in compliance with Indiana E-Verify requirements. The successful quoter must sign and file all necessary contract documents within five days of award notification.