Near-infrared Spectrophotometer with calibrations

The USDA Agricultural Research Service seeks a near-infrared spectrophotometer with calibrations for oat quality analysis, with quotations due September 8, 2026, at 12 PM CST and questions due September 2, 2026, at 12 PM CST. The procurement is unrestricted (no set-aside), awarded on a lowest-price technically-acceptable basis with delivery required by September 30, 2026.

Place of performance is Madison, Wisconsin. The instrument must operate in reflectance mode with a wavelength range of approximately 900–1700 nm, benchtop footprint of approximately 20 × 24 inches, and complete analysis in 30 seconds or less per sample. Required capabilities include quantitative measurement of oat quality traits (protein, moisture, oil/fat, starch, beta-glucan, and total digestible fiber), magnetically positioned 360-degree rotating sample dishes, low operator variation, reusable sample dish formats accommodating 1.5–180 grams, non-destructive analysis, at least 10-year expected lifespan, exportable spectra data files in non-vendor formats, automatic outlier detection, and user-replaceable lamps. The vendor must provide installation, training, and 1–2 years of unlimited technical support. Preferred features include reflectance-based diode array detectors without moving parts, self-cleaning sample dishes, NIST-standard internal calibration, and vendor software for in-lab calibration development as a one-time purchase (not subscription-based).

This is a firm fixed-price purchase order. The NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), 1,000-employee size standard. Quotations must remain valid for at least 60 days. Quoters must provide SF-1449 forms, SAM.gov Unique Entity ID, and firm fixed-price quotations on company letterhead detailing item, description, price, place of manufacture, and all-inclusive costs. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination unless F.O.B. Origin is specified with included shipping costs. FAR clauses incorporated include Buy American provisions and HUBZone small business price evaluation preferences.