Fiber Optic Reflectance Spectrophotometer (FORS) - J&A

Tender description

This is a public notice prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.2 � Synopsis of Proposed Contract Actions. The Library of Congress, Contracts and Grants Directorate, intends to award a sole-source firm fixed price contract to: SciAps, Inc (7 Constitution Way, Woburn, MA 01801-1194). The work to be performed under the contract will be performed at the following location: Library of Congress. The period of performance of the intended contract shall run as follows: date of award through twelve (12) months. It is valued at an amount below the simplified acquisition threshold (defined as $350,000 and below), but above $25,000 (the public notice threshold). The work shall consist of the following: The Library of Congress (Library) requires contract support to acquire a research-grade fiber optic reflectance spectrophotometer (FORS) for use in ongoing long term scientific studies as well as application to studies of the Library of Congress� collections. This purchase will replace an existing unit that is reaching the end of its support lifecycle and expand the utility of the technique for non-destructive analytical research with collection objects and research programs, materials characterization, and the assessment of environmental degradation parameters of a broad range of Library collection materials by tracking change over time and the impact of environment. This acquisition should include a wide range spectrophotometer, light source(s), fiber optics, and probes as needed to allow for the non-destructive spectral analysis of materials across the ultraviolet, visible, and near infrared spectrum. This announcement constitute the only public notice, proposals are not being requested from other parties and a written solicitation will not be issued. This public notice accomplishes the following: Notice of the Library of Congress� intent to sole source this requirement to the business listed herein; Synopsizing the requirements in accordance with t

Eligibility criteria

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