Hyperspectral Camera - Hilo, HI

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks one Short-Wave Infrared hyperspectral imaging camera system for delivery to Hilo, Hawaii, with quotations due July 23. This is an unrestricted acquisition open to all responsible sources; the source material contains conflicting statements on small business set-aside status, but the CSS document clarifies the acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns, though small business subcontracting plans are required.

Place of performance is Hilo, HI 96720. Delivery is required within 60 days after award to USDA ARS, 64 Nowelo Street, Hilo, HI 96720, with F.O.B. Destination. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; PSC is 6720, Cameras, Still Picture. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

The camera must be a line-scan system covering the 1000–2500 nm spectral range compatible with Resonon's large sample benchtop scanning system and Spectronon Software. Minimum technical specifications include 245 or greater spectral channels, spectral resolution equal to or better than 7.7 nm (FWHM), 640 or greater spatial pixels, F-stop of 1.8 or lower, and a 25 mm or similar objective lens. US-based customer service is required. The system design should emphasize turnkey or near-turnkey integration to minimize custom opto-mechanical fabrication. Shipping to the specified location is included in contract requirements.

Award will be made based on lowest price technically acceptable criteria, evaluating price, technical acceptability per specifications, and past performance. Quotes must be submitted by email to jennifer.busbea@usda.gov as a single PDF with subject line "Quote for 1232SA26Q1045," valid for 90 days after receipt. Questions are due June 22 at 12:00 PM Central Standard Time. The Government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract with a 60-day period of performance.