High Speed Spectrometer
ID: N0017325Q-1301177832Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/90af3aef20ef49ebbb377b66c9136724/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of a High Speed Spectrometer, specifically designed for analytical laboratory applications. The spectrometer must meet stringent technical specifications, including a scanning rate of over 1000 spectra per second and spectral coverage from 250 nm to 800 nm, along with necessary acquisition hardware and LabVIEW software compatibility. This procurement is crucial for advancing research capabilities within the Navy, emphasizing the importance of high-speed optical analysis. Interested vendors, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), must submit their technical and price quotations by October 28, 2024, with inquiries directed to Teigh Cheyney at tahesha.cheyney@nrl.navy.mil by October 24, 2024.

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    Teigh Cheyney
    (202) 875-0000
    tahesha.cheyney@nrl.navy.mil
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    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has released a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of a High Speed Spectrometer, structured as a total small business set-aside procurement. The contract is based on a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) approach, awarding to the vendor offering the lowest-priced, technically acceptable solution (LPTA). The RFQ specifies that all bids must include technical and price quotations and that vendors must be OEMs or authorized dealers to ensure warranty and service compliance. Quotations will be assessed on price and technical acceptability, needing to adhere to the specified requirements to qualify as acceptable. The evaluation process involves ranking quotes by price, with further analysis to determine fair pricing. All submissions must be made via email by 10/28/2024, and inquiries must be directed to the designated contact person by 10/24/2024. The submission should include essential contractor details, pricing, shipping estimates, and compliance with the RFQ specifications. This RFQ underscores the government's methodical approach to procurement, emphasizing transparency and competition among small businesses.
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