Spectral Camera

The FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services seeks one portable hyperspectral camera with associated commercial accessories, software, documentation, warranty, and technical support, with proposals due September 1. This is not a small business set-away. Award will be made using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria.

Place of performance is Silver Spring, Maryland (10903 New Hampshire Ave, WO62-3133). The system must operate over a spectral wavelength range of 400 nm to 800 nm, provide 200 or more evenly distributed spectral bands, deliver a spectral bandwidth (FWHM) of 7 nm or less, produce image output of at least 512×512 pixels, and provide a minimum spectral resolution of 12 bits per pixel. The camera must focus on objects from approximately 15 centimeters to infinity, operate as a standalone system with integrated display and user interface without requiring an external computer for normal operation, store collected data on portable media, operate using an internal rechargeable battery, utilize standard 120V, 60 Hz U.S. power for battery charging, and weigh no more than 2 kilograms. Delivery is required within six weeks after award, with no on-site installation required. A minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty and technical support are required.

The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; PSC is 6650, Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components And Accessories. Technical acceptability is determined on a pass/fail basis against all minimum requirements. Offerors must submit manufacturer specifications with compliance cross-references, price quotation, warranty terms, lead time, UEI confirmation of active SAM.gov registration, manufacturer name and country of manufacture, and a completed FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate. Contracting Officer Maria Finan (Maria.Finan@fda.hhs.gov, 240-402-5712) and Contract Specialist Reagan Davis (Reagan.Davis@fda.hhs.gov, 301-793-0910) are primary points of contact.