MassDOT Due Diligence FWHA Portable Raman Spectrometer

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is issuing a Notice of Intent to Accept a Best Value Offer for a portable Raman spectrometer under an FHWA Technology Transfer program, with responses due by 1:00 PM on August 20, 2026. MassDOT intends to award to Enhanced Spectrometry, Inc., but will evaluate all competing offers received to determine whether to accept the original offeror's proposal, an alternative vendor's offer, or multiple vendors' offerings of similar value.

The specified equipment is an EnSpectr R532 Scientific Edition Raman spectrometer. The system must support the research project "3D Printing of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete for Automated Construction and Repair of Resilient Transportation Infrastructure" and perform microscopy-based spectral analysis at micrometer spatial resolution with 4–7 cm⁻¹ spectral resolution. The base EnSpectr R532 module, priced at $14,450, includes a 532 nm single-mode laser at 30 mW, reflection and transmission measurement modes, proprietary EnSpectr Pro software, and one-year full manufacturer warranty. An optional motorized 2-axis sample stage for automated Raman mapping is available at $10,000. Delivery occurs within 90 days of payment receipt. Enhanced Spectrometry's offer requires 100 percent advance payment by bank transfer.

The contract term is up to one year with no renewal options. All responses must be submitted online through COMMBUYS and must include the Request for Response specifications, Commonwealth IT Terms and Conditions, Prompt Payment Discount Form, and MassDOT Standard Contract Form. Vendors must register at www.COMMBUYS.com. Upon award, contractors must complete Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing, Authorization for Electronic Funds Transfer, and W-9 forms. Payment is processed through Electronic Funds Transfer within 45 days of invoice receipt. Technical support for COMMBUYS submission is available at OSDHelpDesk@mass.gov or 1-888-627-8283 during business hours.