Procurement of Handheld Directional Hemispherical Reflectometer (DHR)

The contract is for the procurement of a commercially available Handheld Directional Hemispherical Reflectometer system designed to perform infrared reflectance measurements across six distinct wavebands, fully compatible with existing SOC410 systems. The equipment includes a measurement head, command module, and calibration coupon, ensuring accurate and reliable field measurements without requiring additional integration efforts. The system must meet precise technical specifications to maintain consistency with current operational infrastructure and must be delivered as a complete, ready-to-use unit. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA program, designated under NAICS code 334516, and is managed by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock within the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, with responses due by July 28, 2026, and the place of performance is specified as 20817. The acquisition is intended to support defense-related measurement and testing operations requiring high-accuracy directional hemispherical reflectance data, with all deliverables expected to be fully functional and calibrated upon receipt.