NIRS System Installation and Calibration

The contract encompasses the on-site installation, integration with FOSS calibration libraries, and initial calibration validation of a near-infrared spectroscopy system designed for the analysis of protein, moisture, fat, fiber, ash, and starch in agricultural samples. The work must be performed at the designated location in Fargo, North Dakota, with all technical activities requiring precise coordination to ensure seamless compatibility between the hardware and the proprietary FOSS calibration frameworks. The contractor is responsible for delivering a fully functional system validated to meet industry standards for accuracy and repeatability across all targeted analytes. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541380, specifically reserved for small business concerns as defined by the Small Business Administration. The opportunity was posted on July 22, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 31, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting activity is managed by the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Agricultural Facilities and Management, with the work location firmly established in Fargo. The nature of the work demands specialized expertise in spectroscopy, calibration methodology, and agricultural analytics, and successful bidders must be capable of providing on-site technical support, documentation, and validation reports to confirm system performance against established benchmarks.