spectrophotometer

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Specifications for spectrophotometer

illumination/viewing system

di:8°, de:8° (diffuse illumination: 8° viewing), SCI (specular component included) / SCE (specular component excluded) switchable

Applicable standards for illumination/viewing system

Conforms to IS07724/1, CIE No.15 (2004), ASTM E 1164 (SCI), DIN5033 Teil7, JIS Z 8722 Condition c standard

Spectral separation device

Planar diffraction grating

Wavelength range

400 nm to 700 nm

Measurement wavelength pitch

10 nm

Half bandwidth

Approx. 10 nm

Reflectance range

0 to 175%; Resolution: 0.01%

Light source

Pulsed xenon lamp (with UV cut filter)

Measurement time

Approx. 0.7 s (Measurement mode: SCI or SCE, from pressing trigger button to measurement completion)

Minimum measurement interval

Approx. 1.5 s (Measurement mode: SCl or SCE)

Battery performance

Approx. 2,000 measurements with the dedicated lithium battery

Measurement area/ Illumination area

MAV: Ø8 mm/Ø11 mm , SAV: Ø3 mm/Ø6 mm

*Can be changed by replacing the target mask and switching the lens position

Repeatability

Standard deviation within ∆E*ab 0.02

(When a white calibration plate is measured 30 times at 5-second intervals after white calibration under Konica Minolta standard conditions)

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Inter-instrument agreement

- Standard deviation within ∆E*ab 0.12

(Based on average for 12 BCRA Series II color tiles; MAV SCI; compared to values measured with a master body under Konica Minolta standard conditions)

Display

At least 2.7-inch TFT color LCD with reversible portrait viewing mode

Internal performance check

WAA (Wavelength Analysis & Adjustment) Technology

Interface

USB 2.0; WLAN (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n)/Bluetooth (Ver.4.1, SPP.-compatible.)

Camera viewfinder function

Using internal camera; Images can be shown on display

Observer

2° Standard Observer, 10° Standard Observer

Illuminant

A, C, D50, D65, F2, F6, F7, F8, F10, F11, F12, ID50, ID65, LED-B1, LED-B2, LED-B3, LED-B4, LED-B5, LED-BH1, LED-RGB1, LED-V1, LED-V2, User-defined illuminant (Max. 3 types) (Simultaneous evaluation with two light sources possible)

Display items

Colorimetric values/graph, color difference values/graph, spectral graph, pass/fail judgment, pseudocolor

Color spaces

L*a*b*, L*C*h, Hunter Lab, Yxy, XYZ, and color difference in these spaces; Munsell (C)

Indices

MI, WI (ASTM E313-73/ASTM E313-98);YI (ASTM E313-73, ASTM D1925);ISO brightness (ISO2470);WI/Tint (CIE);Tristimulus Strength;Opacity; Grey scale (ISO 105-A05;:gloss value; User index", Blackness (My) (ISO18314-3/DIN55979);Jetness (MC) (ISO18314-3);Undertone (dM) (ISO18314-3)

Data memory

5,000 sample data

Power: AC power supply

Both AC power supply and Battery

Size

Portable and size approx. 80(W)×230(H)*130(D) mm

Operating temperature/ humidity range

Temperature: 5 to 40°C; Relative humidity: 80% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation

Storage temperature/ humidity

Temperature: 0 to 45°C; Relative humidity: 80% or less (at 35°C) with no condensation

Software

Compatible with the software for Minolta Spectrophotometer

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. The solicitation number is 12405B25Q0030 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-05

Any quotes not meeting the minimum specifications will not be considered.

Place of performance:

SEA QUALITY & SAFETY ASSESSMENT RES

950 COLLEGE STATION ROAD

ATHENS GA 30605

Technical Point of Contact: Jovan Haynes/ Jovan.haynes@usda.gov

Quotes are due: 12/3/2024 at 0800 am (CT)

All responsible businesses meeting the requirements may submit a quote which shall be considered by the Agency.

DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a Quote on company letterhead detailing the item description, unit price per item, discounts for trade-ins, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote; and 2) FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS; The Representation and Certification section must be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov.

REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be caused to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer and will be considered.

The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies,; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest after award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts; 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products; 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management; applicable to this acquisition; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification; 52.223-4 Recovered Materials Certification; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items ; 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

QUOTED PRICE MUST INCLUDE: any delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees.

DELIVERY DUE DATE: The Government requires delivery on or before 30 ARO, however, each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation.

PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer.

Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.sam.gov.

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, the significant evaluation factors, in the relative order of importance, are (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement including delivery date; (ii) past performance; and (iii) price (based on F.O.B. Destination), technical and past performance are more important than price. Award will be made based low price, technically acceptable.

The government anticipates award of a firm fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Responses shall include technical specifications, descriptive material, and capabilities of the offeror’s equipment. Offerors shall identity where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. All sources wishing to furnish a quotation must respond by 12/3/2024 at 0800 am (CT). Quotations are to be addressed to Jovan Haynes, Purchasing Agent, at jovan.haynes@usda.gov. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Agent by email.

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