FieldSpec 4 Standard-Res Spectroradiometer SYSTEM

Added: Aug 29, 2016 4:21 pm The USDA ARS - WBSC intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Purchase Order (PO) to Government Scientific Source, Inc., 12351 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191. This order will purchase an FieldSpec 4 Standard-Res; 1.5 SYSTEM (FS4S-C2C1A0) in support of the ongoing research in the HORICULTURAL CROPS RESEARCH UNIT at USDA ARS, CORVALLIS OR.

The Firm Fixed PO will include the following:
1. FieldSpec 4 Standard-Res Spectroradiometer SYSTEM, FS4S-C2C1A0: An integrated portable spectroradiometer is ideal for characterizing spectral features with a resolution down to 10 nm.
SYSTEM INCLUDES:
- FieldSpec 4 Standard-Res Spectroradiometer (FS4S-2C1A0)
- Field Controller Notebook Comp (A142201)
- Plant Probe Kit (AK100600)
- Spectralon, 10X10-inch, Calibrated (128170)
- Wooden Case for 10X10-inch Spectralon (128311)
- Tripod, Medium-Duty, All-Purpose (128780)
- Battery, Aux NiMH High Current (160304)
- Battery Charger, NiMH (A122261)
- Cable, NiMh Battery to Instrument (A354105)
- Integrating Sphere RTC 3ZC (A128541)
- Replacement Bulb, Integrating (134655)
- Power Supply, Assembly, 12 VDC (A350542)

Pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The Government intends to award a firm fixed price Purchase Order on or about September 6, 2016; and this Notice of Intent is not considered as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) nor is it a Request for Proposals (RFP). No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. In order to be considered a potential source, interested parties must submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating the capabilities to satisfy the requirement specified above and advantages of the Government to consider another source. The documentation shall include prices and descriptive literature containing sufficient technical documentation to establish a bona fide capability to meet this requirement. Only written responses will be considered. A determination, by the Government, to compete this proposed PO based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will consider all responses received by 04:30PM EST, September 5, 2016. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted via email to the Primary Point of Contact: Jeffery.ridenour@ars.usda.gov.