Responses to this RFI should address the following:
(1) Organization/Company Info:
a. Name and address of firm,
b. Cage Code and DUNS Number (if available),
c. Points of contact name(s) with phone number(s) and email address(es),
d. Website (if applicable), and name of parent organization (if applicable).
e. Business size (Based on NAICS code) and/or Socioeconomic designation (i.e., large, small, SDB, WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB),
f. Average annual revenue for past 3 years and number of employees;


(2) Technical Functional Requirements Technical Specifications for Pyranometer Brand Name or Equal to Kipp and Zonen (0374940-102 SMP22-V Pyranometer)

Must Meet Minimum Specifications:
A. Responsive wavelength must be a range of 340-1700
B. Must have a long term stability of <0.5% change per year
C. Must have demonstrated deviations from linearity less than or equal to 0.2% over the measurement range
D. Temperature response less than 1%
E. Must meet or exceed ISO secondary standards requirements
F. Reports results on a calibrated scale traceable to the World Radiometric Reference G. Produces 0 to 1 V analog output range
H. Must have 10 m cable
Deliverables Include 1. Ventilation dome (for improved accuracy of measurements & reduced frequency of instrument cleaning) brand name or equal to Kipp and Zonen 0378900-002 CVF 4 Ventilation Unit


Interested firms are requested to submit their response to this RFI via email only to Mia Blessing at email [email protected], no later than 4:00PM PST on November 14, 2016 the stated response date. Submissions shall be compatible with and accessible using Microsoft Office or Adobe Acrobat software applications. When responding, reference 4200605399– Pyranometer


Pursuant to FAR 52.215-3, entitled “Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes,” this information is being made available for market research, information, and planning purposes and to allow industry the opportunity to verify reasonableness and feasibility of the requirement, as well as promote competition.


This RFI is subject to review or cancellation at any time and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. The Government will not pay for the information submitted in response to this request and respondents will not be notified of the results.


This announcement does not constitute a Request for Quotes. Please do not request for a copy of the solicitation, as no solicitation exists at this time. It is the responsibility of offerors and interested parties to monitor the Internet site for the release of the solicitation and amendments, if any and will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the documents. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.


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