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66 -- FIELD PORTABLE HYPERSPECTRAL RADIOMETER SOL RFQ-029-82HW-99 DUE 092199 POC Contact Point, Fax to Lee Shea, Contract Specialist at 970/229-5531 A new field portable hyperspectral radiometer is required at the USDA, ARS Northern Plains Agricultural Research Lab, Sidney, MT. This system shall include the following a small sampling interval of 2 to 3 nm; a "full" spectral range of 350-2500nm; a very low Noise Equivalent Delta Radiance (NEDL); a very fast scan; high-speed parallel interface to the controlling computer to allow a veraging of continuous sequences of spectra; a fiber optic input and a light weight instrument that can be worn around the waist to allow for spot-to-spot measurements while walking. This procurement is being conducted using Commercial Item procedures. Send fax request for a copy of the solicitation document. This is a 100% set-aside for small business. Posted 09/03/99 (W-SN376628). (0246)

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