Near-infrared Spectrometer

The University of North Dakota (UND) is conducting a procurement for a near-infrared spectrometer, specifically designed for measuring background spectra and characterizing light sources at their A & S high-speed laser communications facility. This solicitation, numbered 420-2025, is being managed by the UND Procurement Office and is open to approved bidders on the North Dakota State Bidders List. The procurement is being executed through the UND Sourcing Portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UND, with proposals due by April 2, 2025. Potential vendors must submit their proposals through the specified online portal, with new suppliers required to contact the procurement officer, Joe LaDoux, to obtain login credentials. Interested parties can reach LaDoux at (701) 777-2966 or joe.ladoux@und.edu for specific questions about the bid. Returning vendors can use their existing login information, and all submissions must adhere to the detailed instructions provided in the solicitation document.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement is limited to vendors on the North Dakota State Bidders List. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials. The solicitation does not provide a specific budget range or award value for the near-infrared spectrometer. However, given the specialized nature of the equipment for a high-speed laser communications facility, interested vendors should be prepared to provide a sophisticated scientific instrument capable of precise spectral measurements. Vendors will likely need to demonstrate technical capabilities in spectrometer design, measurement accuracy, and compatibility with existing laser communication research infrastructure. Potential respondents should carefully review the full solicitation document to understand the complete technical specifications and evaluation criteria for this procurement opportunity.