Portable Leaf Area Meter

The state and local contract opportunity, identified by ID 67c699744b576289ce058642, is a procurement initiative for a Portable Leaf Area Meter issued by Fairfax City, Virginia. The solicitation, posted on September 6, 2016, with a response deadline of September 12, 2016, seeks to acquire a specialized scientific instrument for measuring leaf surface area. While specific technical requirements are not detailed in the provided information, typical leaf area meters are precision devices used in agricultural research, botanical studies, and environmental monitoring to quantify plant leaf dimensions and growth characteristics. The procurement appears to target a specific scientific or research-related need within Fairfax City's municipal departments or affiliated research institutions. Potential vendors would be required to provide a portable, accurate, and reliable leaf measurement instrument that meets professional scientific standards.

Given the limited information available, definitive details about set-aside designations, vendor restrictions, or incumbent contractors cannot be conclusively determined. The procurement does not explicitly indicate preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific vendor qualifications. No budget range or estimated award value is specified in the provided documentation. The short timeframe between posting and response deadline (approximately six days) suggests this may be a relatively straightforward and time-sensitive procurement process. Potential respondents would need to carefully review any additional solicitation documents not included in this summary to fully understand the complete scope, technical specifications, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria for the Portable Leaf Area Meter procurement.