The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS) has a requirement for procurement of one (1) Resonon Hyperspectral Camera and benchtop scanning system to support ongoing HAB forecasting projects. All equipment shall be delivered NLT September 1, 2022.
This will be awarded to the lowest price technically acceptable vendor.This combined synopsis/solicitation is for the purchase of (1) Resonon Pika NUV2 hyperspectral cameral, lens, UAV mount, and downwelling sensor per the specifications of the attached Statement of Need.PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED COMBINED SYNOPSIS WITH ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHICH ALL VENDORS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD.
Justification for Sole Source The Hyperspectral Imaging System provided by Resonon Inc. located in Bozeman, MT 59715-2217, is the only source of this item based on GLERL has developed computer programs to decipher images from the Hyperspectral Imaging System.
Lighting: stabilized halogen lamps mounted on tower Must be a drop-in replacement for replacement of Resonon XC2 hyperspectral camera NIST conducted market research in January 2024 by attending conferences, speaking with colleagues, performing internet searches, and speaking with vendors to determine what sources could meet NIST’s minimum requirements. The results of that market research revealed that only equipment manufactured by Resonon Inc.
USDA/ARS/PWS intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) with Resonon, Inc. to purchase a Resonon Pika XC2 high-precision hyperspectral aerial, ground imaging system, and accessories.The Sole Source Determination is based only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package
The sensing system shall be brand name to the Resonon Pika L Airborne Remote Sensing System.The system must be fully integrated plug-and-play with all the hardware and software necessary to acquire, calibrate, post process, analyze, and georectify hyperspectral remote sensing data including the following brand name items:One (1) Resonon Pika L Hyperspectral Imaging Camera (p/n 10- 10001)One (1) Lens VNIR (p/n 10-10215) – 17mm – fixed focus, for airborne
