Hyperspectral Camera

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12505B22Q0225 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-07. This solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 333316, Photographic and Photocopying EquipmentManufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees and the PSC is 6720.The Department of Agriculture (ARS) has the need for the following product(s):001) Hyperspectral CameraScope of Work:  The USDA-ARS Global Change and Photosynthesis Research Unit (GCPRU) in Urbana, IL is requesting quotes for a hyperspectral

camera.Background:To measure hyperspectral reflectance of plants that are exposed to synthetic auxin herbicides. Our objectives are to identify novel vegetative indices capable of detecting response to synthetic auxin herbicides and to leverage those indices for detecting herbicide response at larger spatial scales.Synthetic auxin herbicides mimic plant hormones and interfere with plant growth.  Their use in soybean production has increased dramatically in recent years.  Volatility of certain synthetic auxin herbicides results in movement and deposition on plants outside the targeted field. Detecting herbicide residues on these plants can be difficult; however, even subtle plant response to synthetic auxin herbicides can be quantified using canopy reflectance data. Hyperspectral reflectance data provides the level of precision needed to quantify the extent to which the plant is affected by the herbicide.Technical Requirements: The equipment should be portable and durable to use in an agricultural field including:8 degree field of view optica built-in fiberoptic cablea tripoda plant contact probea battery and battery charging systemThe equipment should measure wavelengths from 350 to 2500 nm. Spectral resolution of the equipment should be a minimum of 3 nm at 700 nm and 6 nm at 1400 and 2100 nm.Sampling interval of the equipment should be a minimum of 1.5 nm at 350 to 1000 nm and 1.2 nm at 1001 to 2500 nm.The equipment should have its own light source to overcome sunlight variability, including spare bulb light.The equipment should include appropriate calibration features and reference panels.The equipment should be capable of completing a scan within 1 second.The equipment should include software engineered for the purpose of viewing, manipulating, analyzing, and exporting reflectance data acquired by the equipment.The equipment should be GPS enabled.Professional training for equipment use is essential.Key Deliverables:Hyperspectral Camera (Spectroradiometer)8-Degree Field of View OpticCalibration for 8-Degree Field of ViewNIST CalibrationPlant Contact ProbeCalibration PuckContact Probe InterfaceFull Sky Cosine ReceptorCosine ReceptorWhite Reference PanelDiffuse Reference PanelControllerGPS ReceiverLighting SystemLight SourceLighting MountWhite Reference for LightSample Holder for LightReplacement Light BulbSpare Probe BulbPower CableBatteryBattery Cable (to Spectroradiometer)Battery ChargerLight TripodMedium TripodPanel CaseShipping/Freight/Delivery/TransportationProfessional TrainingDelivery: Delivery to the USDA-ARS GCPRU to the attention of Marty Williams located at 1102 South Goodwin Avenue, N-325 Turner Hall, Urbana, IL 61801 within 180 days of award.The vendor shall provide all items F.O.B: destination. Location of the Government site is aboard Urbana, IL and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.Evaluation Factors:The basis for award will be Lowest Price, Technically acceptable. The Government intends to make a single firm-fixed price award based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote received. "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Price; (2) Technical Requirements. The lowest priced quote will be evaluated first; if NOT found acceptable, the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated, and so on until a technically acceptable quote is identified. The government will NOT review higher priced quotes if the lowest priced quote is determined to be technically acceptable. For quoted products to be considered technically acceptable, they must meet ALL of the technical requirements identified in this solicitation.Submitting a Quote:Failure to demonstrate compliance with all instructions presenter herein will constitute sufficient cause to reject a quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be put into considered for award.Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. The applicable FAR clauses and provisions that apply to this acquisition are included with the attached quote submission form (SF1449). The Government anticipates award of one Firm Fixed Price Contract.To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration. A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number is required in order to register. Vendor must also include their UEI# on their quote.The submission and payment of invoices on the resulting contract will be made through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). As such, contractors must be currently registered or register in IPP in order to be able to submit and receive payment on invoices for the resulting award.Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote on SF1449 (see attached) and provide completed FAR provisions. The quoted price(s) should include all fees, delivery charges, and/or surcharges. This will be a tax-exempt purchase.Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be submitted through email (NO calls with questions will be accepted) and are due by NO later than 5:00 PM CT on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation. No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government.Only electronic submissions made via email will be accepted (NO phone calls or quotes submitted by USPS mail will be accepted). Please email all quotes in writing on the SF1449 with completed FAR provisions to aaron.dimeo@usda.gov by NO later than Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 5:00 PM Central Time (CT).Note: Be absolutely certain to reference the RFQ number “12505B22Q0225” and/or title of the solicitation “Hyperspectral Camera” in the subject, body, and/or attachments on your quote submission email to ensure your submission can be located and attributed to this solicitation. Failure to do so could potentially result in your submission being deemed “unresponsive” and as a result your quote may NOT be put into consideration for award (as your quote may NOT be located when searching the recipients email to ensure all responses to the solicitation have been logged before making an award determination).