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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 to acquire one high-resolution, high-throughput spectrograph with specific advanced technical capabilities. The spectrograph must include an intensified camera with a continuous wavelength range from at least 180 to 1100 nanometers, enabling detection of specific carbon and oxygen spectral lines at 247 nm and 777 nm, respectively. Key technical requirements include a minimum resolving power of 4000 using an intensified charge-coupled device (ICCD) detector, a Gen II or equivalent ICCD detector with UV/VIS/NIR sensitivity, adjustable gate pulse delays, and a modular design for interchangeable gratings and detectors to improve resolving power up to 50,000. Additional features include specific optical characteristics such as large input collimator f-number, small detector focusing optics f-number, and spectrograph demagnification to balance throughput and resolution, as well as the capability to trigger via neodymium: yttrium aluminum garnet laser signals and solarization-resistant fiber optic cables. The solicitation permits all responsible sources to submit quotations, with no set-aside restrictions, under NAICS code 334516. The Government plans a competitive acquisition under FAR Part 12 for commercial products and expects to issue a formal Request for Quotation with an anticipated award date of July 31, 2026. Submissions in response to this presolicitation are due by 3:00 pm Eastern Time on July 1, 2026, and must be sent electronically. The equipment must also be compact and lightweight, weighing less than 40 pounds with dimensions under 20 inches in each direction, include all necessary software for calibration and control producing linearized wavelength spectra, and come with a minimum one-year warranty and coverage of shipping and insurance costs. The point of contact for this procurement is Joseph M. Dellinger at the Army Contracting Command, Adelphi Division.

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Army seeks high-resolution spectrograph with ICCD, UV/VIS/NIR sensitivity, modular design, under 40 pounds.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Adelphi

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing View NAICS

Place of Performance

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Presolicitation+Notice.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Adelphi
Contacts1 person available
OfficeADELPHI, MD, 20783-1197, USA
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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Adelphi
Office AddressADELPHI, MD, 20783-1197, USA
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Adaleta Dougherty
contact@example.gov
+1 (555) 000-0000

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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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