UV-Vis-NIR Spectrophotometer

The United States Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Natick Division, Natick, Massachusetts, in support of the United States Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - GSTAFF - G6 intends to solicit and award a sole source contract for one (1) UV-Vis-NIR Spectrophotometer under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) to Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc 7102 Riverwood Dr, Columbia, MD, 21046-1245. It is anticipated that the new contract will be awarded on or before 30 April 2021. Specific contract requirements for the UV-Vis-NIR Spectrophotometer include: - Operating range from 240-2500 nanometers (nm) - Aperture of 0.19 inches - A Spectral bandwidth less than 20 nm at 860 nm - A Photometric accuracy within one percent and wavelength accuracy within less than one nm - An integrating sphere with a diameter of 150mm for diffuse reflectance measurements and the use of InGaAs detector either in conjunction with PMT and PBS detectors for a three detector system or a wideband InGaAs detector to be used in a two detector system - Allow for measurement of large samples to avoid the need to cut uniforms into small pieces - Software to calculate color differences such as CIELAB, DE2000, dECMC and gray scale ratings for color change and staining - Software required to be Windows 10 compliant and provide data in 4 nm increments or less; be compatible with Government supplied computers; and be compatible with the Army Golden Master Windows 10 image - Dell computers desired for Government imaging - Software must be provided on a disk or USB or as a download and have any special install instructions included - Preventative maintenance and service calls required for up to 60 months after delivery - Preventative maintenance performed on an annual basis and service calls as needed for measurement and validation issues - Service calls must be addressed with 48 hours of being reported - Service technicians required to use original equipment parts and provide service reports within 48 hours of completing service - Service technicians must be fully qualified to service the UV-Vis-NIR Spectrophotometer and have an understanding of the software In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Any submission shall demonstrate how the source can provide the requirements identified above without incurring unacceptable delays or duplicative costs to the SPSD Directorate. Responses must be received within 15 calendar days after the posted date of this synopsis. A fixed price contract is anticipated. As stated above, it is estimated that the total contract will be for UV-Vis-NIR Spectrophotometer. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any capability statement, proposal, or quotation received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All respondents shall specify whether it is a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) concern, woman-owned small business, HUBZone small business, veteran-owned small business or service-disabled veteran-owned small business. Respondents shall also specify whether they are a U.S. or foreign-owned firm. Foreign owned firms are advised to contact the contracting officer or program manager before submitting a response to determine whether there are restrictions on receiving an award. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any Government assessments.