High-resolution, high-throughput spectrograph

Project ID: W911QX26QA094 FederalOpportunitiesPresolicitation

Overview

Agency	ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Deadline	07/01/26
Posted	06/16/26
Estimated Value	$120,000 - $300,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC	6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Location	Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 United States

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Summary

Presolicitation Notice (FAR 5.101) 1. Point of Contact: Joseph M. Dellinger

Contracting Officer

Army Contracting Command - APG

2800 Powder Mill Road

Adelphi, MD 20783-1197 joseph.m.dellinger2.civ@army.mil 520-691-4720 2. Set Asides: None 3. PSC Code: 6640 4. NAICS Code: 334516 5. Description: The Detonation Science and Modeling Branch (FCDD-RLA-WA) of the Weapons Sciences Division of the Army Research Directorate (ARD) of the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) requires one (1) high-resolution, high-throughput spectrograph. The spectrograph shall have the following: 1. High-throughput spectrograph shall have intensified camera 2. Shall have a continuous wavelength range from at least 180-1100 nanometer (nm), must be able to see the (carbon) C line at 247 nanometer (nm) and the (oxygen) O line at 777 nanometers (nm) 3. Shall have minimum resolving power ( / ) of at least 4000 under the specified wavelength range using an intensified charge coupled device (ICCD) detector 4. Shall include a Gen II (or at least comparably efficient) ICCD detector with a S25 18-millimeter (mm) photocathode with quartz window for Ultraviolet, visible, Near-infrared (UV/VIS/NIR) sensitivity 5. Shall have an adjustable gate pulse delay from 0 nanosecond (ns) to at least 500 microseconds ( s) in 5 nanosecond (ns) steps 6. Shall have minimum instrument gate width of 50 nanoseconds (ns) or lower 7. Shall have a modular design that enables exchange of grating cassettes (user interchangeable) and detectors to improve resolving power to at least 50,000. 8. Shall include large f-number (at least f/10) on the input collimator for easy coupling to light collection optics. 9. Shall include small f-number (less than f/3) on the detector focusing optics for high throughput. 10. Shall include large spectrograph demagnification factor (0.2x or greater) to enable large slits at the spectrograph input, but small slit images at the spectrograph focus for high throughput and resolving power. 11. Shall include adjusters for changes in focus for best resolution. 12. Shall have ability to trigger the spectrograph using the q-switch signal from a neodymium: yttrium aluminum garnet laser. 13. Shall have solarization resistant fiber optic cable. 14. Shall have all interface software and hardware required to calibrate and control the instrument. 15. Shall have interface software that produces a linearized wavelength spectrum. 16. Shall weigh less than 40 pounds (lbs) including spectrograph and detector. 17. Shall have dimensions less than 20 inches each in width, length, and height (including spectrograph and detector). 18. Shall include all applicable shipping charges and insurance. 19. Shall have minimum one (1) year warranty. 6. This is a notice of a proposed competitive action. The Government intends to issue a formal Request for Quotation (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. 7. The anticipated award date is 31July 2026. 8. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered by the agency. 9. Response Date: Friday, 07/01/2026, no later than 3:00pm Eastern Time Responses to this notice are due on or before 3:00pm Eastern Time on Friday, 07/01/2026 by email to adaleta.dougherty2.civ@army.mil

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Army Contracting Command - APG, specifically the Detonation Science and Modeling Branch of the Weapons Sciences Division of the Army Research Directorate, requires a high-resolution, high-throughput spectrograph to support their mission in detonation science and modeling. This contract aims to procure a specialized instrument that meets specific technical requirements for research purposes. Work Details The contract involves the delivery of one (1) high-resolution, high-throughput spectrograph with the following specifications: 1. High-throughput spectrograph with intensified camera. 2. Continuous wavelength range from at least 180-1100 nm, capable of detecting carbon (C) line at 247 nm and oxygen (O) line at 777 nm. 3. Minimum resolving power (λ/Δλ) of at least 4000 using an intensified charge coupled device (ICCD) detector. 4. Gen II ICCD detector with S25 18-mm photocathode for UV/VIS/NIR sensitivity. 5. Adjustable gate pulse delay from 0 ns to at least 500 µs in 5 ns steps. 6. Minimum instrument gate width of 50 ns or lower. 7. Modular design for user-interchangeable grating cassettes and detectors to improve resolving power to at least 50,000. 8. Large f-number (at least f/10) on input collimator for light collection optics coupling. 9. Small f-number (less than f/3) on detector focusing optics for high throughput. 10. Large spectrograph demagnification factor (0.2x or greater). 11. Adjusters for focus changes for best resolution. 12. Ability to trigger using q-switch signal from a neodymium: yttrium aluminum garnet laser. 13. Solarization resistant fiber optic cable included. 14. All interface software and hardware required for calibration and control included, with software that produces a linearized wavelength spectrum. 15. Weight less than 40 lbs including spectrograph and detector; dimensions less than 20 inches each in width, length, and height; includes shipping charges and insurance; minimum one-year warranty. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at. Place of Performance Adelphi, MD. Bidder Requirements Bidders must be able to provide a high-resolution, high-throughput spectrograph that meets all specified technical requirements outlined in the solicitation.

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