Supply of IsoPlane-160 Imaging Spectrometer

The Naval Research Laboratory is procuring a new, non-refurbished IsoPlane-160 imaging spectrometer from Teledyne Princeton Instruments under a subcontract set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The solicitation, posted on April 24, 2026, requires responses by May 8, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 334516 for photovoltaic and other optical instrument manufacturing. The equipment is intended for use at the NRL facility with a place of performance listed as 20375, indicating the primary location of delivery and installation. The contract is part of the Department of Defense’s broader initiative to support small business participation and ensure advanced scientific instrumentation is acquired for critical research applications. The IsoPlane-160 imaging spectrometer represents a specialized tool for high-resolution spectral imaging, essential for laboratory and field-based scientific measurements conducted at NRL. The requirement explicitly excludes refurbished units, ensuring the delivery of a brand-new, factory-fresh instrument with full manufacturer warranty and support. This acquisition reflects the Navy’s ongoing investment in cutting-edge optical instrumentation to enhance data collection capabilities for defense-related research programs. All terms and conditions align with federal contracting standards, and the set-aside designation ensures compliance with goals promoting veteran-owned business involvement in defense contracting.