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High-resolution, high-throughput spectrograph
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The Army Research Laboratory’s Detonation Science and Modeling Branch is seeking a single high-resolution, high-throughput spectrograph to support advanced scientific research, with the procurement to be conducted under FAR Part 12 as a commercial acquisition. The instrument must feature an intensified camera with a continuous wavelength range of at least 180 to 1100 nanometers, capable of detecting the carbon C line at 247 nm and the oxygen O line at 777 nm, and must achieve a minimum resolving power of 4,000 using a Gen II or equivalent ICCD detector with an S25 18-millimeter photocathode and quartz window for UV/VIS/NIR sensitivity. The system requires adjustable gate pulse delay from 0 to at least 500 microseconds in 5-nanosecond increments and a minimum gate width of 50 nanoseconds, with the ability to be triggered by a neodymium: yttrium aluminum garnet laser’s q-switch signal. Modular design is mandatory to allow user-swappable grating cassettes and detectors, enabling expanding resolving power up to 50,000. Optics must include an input collimator with an f-number of at least f/10, detector focusing optics under f/3, and a demagnification factor of 0.2x or greater, along with focus adjusters for optimal resolution. The spectrograph must include solarization-resistant fiber optic cable, all necessary interface software and hardware for calibration and control to produce a linearized wavelength spectrum, weigh less than 40 pounds, and fit within dimensions of 20 inches in width, length, and height. The contractor must include all shipping and insurance charges and provide a minimum one-year warranty. The solicitation number is W911QX26QA094, the NAICS code is 334516, and there are no set-asides. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 1, 2026, and must be submitted via email to adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil, with an anticipated award date of July 31, 2026. The point of contact for technical inquiries is Joseph M. Dellinger, and the place of performance is Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.
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Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005, USASet-Aside
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Presolicitation Notice (FAR 5.101)
1. Point of Contact: Joseph M. Dellinger
Contracting Officer
Army Contracting Command - APG
Adelphi Division
2800 Powder Mill Road
Adelphi, MD 20783-1197
joseph.m.dellinger2.civ@army.mil
520-691-4720
2. Set Asides: None
3. PSC Code: 6640
4. NAICS Code: 334516
5. Description:
The Detonation Science and Modeling Branch (FCDD-RLA-WA) of the Weapons Sciences Division of the Army Research Directorate (ARD) of the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires one (1) high-resolution, high-throughput spectrograph.
The spectrograph shall have the following:
1. High-throughput spectrograph shall have intensified camera
2. Shall have a continuous wavelength range from at least 180-1100 nanometer (nm), must be able to see the (carbon) C line at 247 nanometer (nm) and the (oxygen) O line at 777 nanometers (nm)
3. Shall have minimum resolving power (λ/Δλ) of at least 4000 under the specified wavelength range using an intensified charge coupled device (ICCD) detector
4. Shall include a Gen II (or at least comparably efficient) ICCD detector with a S25 18-millimeter (mm) photocathode with quartz window for Ultraviolet, visible, Near-infrared (UV/VIS/NIR) sensitivity
5. Shall have an adjustable gate pulse delay from 0 nanosecond (ns) to at least 500 microseconds (µs) in 5 nanosecond (ns) steps
6. Shall have minimum instrument gate width of 50 nanoseconds (ns) or lower
7. Shall have a modular design that enables exchange of grating cassettes (user interchangeable) and detectors to improve resolving power to at least 50,000.
8. Shall include large f-number (at least f/10) on the input collimator for easy coupling to light collection optics.
9. Shall include small f-number (less than f/3) on the detector focusing optics for high throughput.
10. Shall include large spectrograph demagnification factor (0.2x or greater) to enable large slits at the spectrograph input, but small slit images at the spectrograph focus for high throughput and resolving power.
11. Shall include adjusters for changes in focus for best resolution.
12. Shall have ability to trigger the spectrograph using the q-switch signal from a neodymium: yttrium aluminum garnet laser.
13. Shall have solarization resistant fiber optic cable.
14. Shall have all interface software and hardware required to calibrate and control the instrument.
15. Shall have interface software that produces a linearized wavelength spectrum.
16. Shall weigh less than 40 pounds (lbs) including spectrograph and detector.
17. Shall have dimensions less than 20 inches each in width, length, and height (including spectrograph and detector).
18. Shall include all applicable shipping charges and insurance.
19. Shall have minimum one (1) year warranty.
6. This is a notice of a proposed competitive action. The Government intends to issue a formal Request for Quotation (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
7. The anticipated award date is 31July 2026.
8. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered by the agency.
9. Response Date: Friday, 07/01/2026, no later than 3:00pm Eastern Time
Responses to this notice are due on or before 3:00pm Eastern Time on Friday, 07/01/2026 by email to adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil
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