Fluorescence Spectrometer

The US Army Corps of Engineers, specifically the Engineer Research and Development Center - Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (ERDC-CERL), is soliciting quotes for a specialized fluorescence spectrometer to be used for measuring fluorescent dye emission under hydrostatic compression. The solicitation (W9132T25Q0005) requires vendors to submit comprehensive technical descriptions and product literature demonstrating compliance with detailed instrument specifications. Key specifications include a motorized grating turret with three specific gratings (150, 300, and 600 lines per mm), a focal length between 200-800 mm, an adjustable manual input slit port, and a camera with a minimum 1600x200 pixel detector capable of single photon sensitivity. Potential offerors must submit their quotes electronically to CERL-CT-Quotes@usace.army.mil no later than January 17, 2025, with telephone responses explicitly not accepted. Evaluation will focus on technical compliance with the solicitation's detailed instrument requirements.

The procurement is not designated with any specific set-aside status and falls under the NAICS category 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The contract requires delivery of one fluorescence spectrometer to ERDC-CERL in Champaign, Illinois within 60 days after award. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single, sophisticated scientific instrument intended for specialized research purposes. The place of performance is the ERDC-CERL facility in Champaign, Illinois, and the procurement follows standard federal acquisition protocols. The solicitation includes Amendment 0001, which extended the response deadline and added specific focal length requirements, indicating potential refinements to the original requirements based on initial vendor or internal feedback.