- Org
- TAMU
- Type
- ITB
- Title
- Hyperspectral Cameras with Benchtop Reflectance System
- Number
- AG-RSCH-ITB-6625
- Source
- TAMU
- Status
- Open
- Event Id
- 1462704
- Open Str
- 10/23/2026, 1:30 PM CDT
- Pdf Text
- 23 October 2026
Hyperspectral Cameras with Benchtop Reflectance System
Hyperspectral Cameras with Benchtop Reflectance System
23 October 2026
Open 10/23/2026, 1:30 PM CDT Type Invitation to Bid
Close 11/6/2026, 2:00 PM CST Number AG-RSCH-ITB-6625
Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 11/6/2026, 2:00 PM CST
23 October 2026
Contacts
Kaitlyn Vetzel
KAITLYN.VETZEL@AG.TAMU.EDU
23 October 2026
Commodity Codes
None Added
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Description
INTRODUCTION:
Texas A&M AgriLife Research is seeking bids for the purchase of two hyperspectral cameras with benchtop
reflecting system. Bidders shall offer a unit price response for each line item in this bid. Please read the
terms and conditions carefully. If you would like additional information concerning our purchasing
procedures, please contact:
Kaitlyn Vetzel, CTCD
Buyer I
Phone: 979-314-2683
Email: Kaitlyn.vetzel@ag.tamu.edu
BID OPENING INFORMATION:
Bids will be opened at the date and time specified. Bidders and/or their representative may attend the bid
opening if desired. The bid opening will be held at 578 John Kimbrough Blvd., Room #417, College
Station, Texas 77843. Paid visitor parking is located in the first row of Lot 97. After the bids have been
evaluated, the vendor receiving a bid award from this solicitation will be issued a purchase order.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees to comply with all Agency terms and conditions. These supersede any
other terms and conditions issued by the bidder. Additional federal terms and conditions attached.
GOVERNING LAW:
Any contract resulting from this bid solicitation shall be construed and governed by the laws of the State of
Texas.
PAYMENT TERMS:
Net 30 days upon successful completion of training and acceptance by the Agency or receipt of correct
invoice, whichever is later.
DELIVERY:
Any bid submitted should include estimated delivery time for the item(s) being offered.
QUESTION SUBMISSION METHODS:
Any/all questions should be addressed in writing to Kaitlyn Vetzel via the Q&A Board for this invitation to
bid or email at Kaitlyn.vetzel@ag.tamu.edu. When deemed appropriate by the Agency, questions will be
answered by bid addendum.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Specifications or brand names given are meant to be descriptive rather than restrictive. Other manufacturer’s
equivalents will be considered. If bidding other than specified, please submit full descriptive literature and
technical specifications with your bid response.
WARRANTY:
Any bid submitted should include complete warranty information for the item(s) being offered.
AWARD BASED ON BEST VALUE:
The Agency reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and technicalities, to
accept the offer considered most advantageous and award the bid based on best value criteria. In determining
what is the best value to the Agency, the Agency shall consider any or all of the following:
• Purchase price
• The reputation of the vendor and the vendor's goods or services.
• The quality of the vendor's goods or services.
• The extent to which the goods or services meet the agency's needs.
• The vendor’s past relationship with the Agency.
• The total long-term cost to the Agency in acquiring the vendor’s good or services.
• The length and coverage of the vendor's warranty.
• The delivery time.
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Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid
There are no Prerequisites added to this event.
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Buyer Attachments
1. Bid TCs 10.5.26.pdf
2. Federal Terms & Conditions
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Questions Required Questions
Group 1: Item Basics
Instructions:
1.1
Specifications or brand names given are meant to be descriptive rather than restrictive.
Other manufacturer’s equivalents will be considered. Are you bidding any items that
differ from those explicitly specified in this invitation to bid? If so, please clearly identify
and highlight any alternative or substitute items you are proposing and submit full
descriptive literature/technical specifications with your bid response.
1.2 Bidder affirms that any/all applicable discounts have been applied to, and included in,
the cost of the items.
1.3 Please upload full descriptive literature/technical specifications of item(s) being offered
here.
1.4 What is the warranty for the item(s) being offered?
1.5 What is the estimated delivery time after receipt of a purchase order?
1.6 Will the items be shipped from a domestic (U.S.) or international location?
1.7 What is the country of origin?
1.8 An Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) may be required for this purchase. If applicable, the
awarded vendor shall be required to submit an ACR before a Purchase Order is issued. If you
already have an ACR, please upload it here.
1.9 Please provide a description of virtual training (length of training, costs included,
number of participants allowed, required timeframe to schedule/complete etc.).
Group 2: Export Control
Instructions:
2.1 Are any of the items included in this Invitation to Bid export controlled?
2.2 If applicable, provide the Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) or Category
(EAR or ITAR) for the items being offered.
Group 3: Terms & Conditions
Instructions:
3.1 Does the bidder agree that the Agency's terms and conditions shall govern any
resulting purchase order? By agreeing, bidder understands that any terms and
conditions attached to the bidder's bid response will be considered withdrawn.
3.2 If not, please upload a redlined copy of the Agency's bid terms and conditions for
review.
3.3 Does section 1.12 of the Agency's bid terms and conditions apply?
3.4 If yes, please select any that are applicable from the drop-down menu.
3.5 Does section 3 of the Agency's bid terms and conditions apply?
3.6 If yes, please select any that are applicable from the drop-down menu.
3.7 Does section 6.7 of the Agency's bid terms and conditions regarding compliance with
Texas Government Code section 669.003 apply?
3.8 Please provide the name of the former executive.
3.9 Please provide the name of the state agency.
3.10 Please provide the date of separation from the state agency.
3.11 Please provide the position with bidder.
3.12 Please provide the date of employment with the bidder.
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Product Line Items Product Line Items
1.
# Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow
Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery
P1 Visible and Near Infrared (VNIR) Hyperspectral Camera 1 EA - Each
41100000 - Laboratory and scientific equipment | 5751 <$10k, 8422
- Spectral range: 400-1000nm minimum or wider. Lower
wavelength limit below 400nm is acceptable, provided the upper
wavelength limit must not exceed 1000nm
- Spectral resolution (FWHM): Less than 4 nm
- Spectral sampling interval: Less than 3 nm
- Number of spectral bands: More than 220
- Spatial pixels: 900 or above
- Digitization: 12-bit or above
- Maximum acquisition rate: Minimum 100 fps or above
- Pushbroom (line-scan) hyperspectral imaging architecture
- Factory wavelength calibration included
- Radiometric correction capability included
- Dark-current correction capability included
- High-speed communication interface (USB 3.0, GigE Vision,
Camera Link, or equivalent)
P2 Visible and Near Infrared (VNIR) Hyperspectral Camera Lens 1 EA - Each
41100000 - Laboratory and scientific equipment | 5751 <$10k, 8422
Must be compatible with Visible and Near Infrared (VNIR)
hyperspectral camera with a minimum 17mm focal length
P3 Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) Hyperspectral Camera 1 EA - Each
41100000 - Laboratory and scientific equipment | 5751 <$10k, 8422
- Spectral range: 900-1700nm minimum. Upper wavelength
exceeding 1700nm is acceptable. Lower wavelength limit is
900nm.
- Spectral resolution (FWHM): Less than 10 nm
- Spectral sampling interval: Less than 5 nm
- Number of spectral bands: More than 160
- Spatial pixels: 320 or above
- Digitization: 12-bit or above
- Maximum acquisition rate: Minimum 100 fps or above
- Pushbroom (line-scan) hyperspectral imaging architecture
- Factory wavelength calibration included
- Radiometric correction capability included
- Dark-current correction capability included
- High-speed communication interface (GigE Vision, USB 3.0,
Camera Link, or equivalent)
P4 Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) Hyperspectral Camera Lens 1 EA - Each
41100000 - Laboratory and scientific equipment | 5751 <$10k, 8422
Must be compatible with Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR)
hyperspectral camera with a minimum 25mm focal length
P5 Benchtop Reflectance System Base 1 EA - Each
41100000 - Laboratory and scientific equipment | 5751 <$10k, 8422
Must Include:
- Linear Scanning Stage with tower
- Data Acquisition Software
- Calibration Tile
- Six-Fixture Halogen Flood Light
P6 PC Hardware for Benchtop Reflectance System 1 EA - Each
41100000 - Laboratory and scientific equipment | 5751 <$10k, 8422
Must Include:
- Minimum 16” touch screen laptop
- Minimum 64 GB RAM
- Minimum 512 GB SSD
P7 Training 1 EA - Each
99900294 - Other Contracted Services - no specific comm code available | 5670
Virtual Training
P8 Warranty 1 EA - Each
Minimum 2-year warranty
P9 Shipping & Handling 1 EA - Each
F.O.B. Destination: College Station, TX 77843 (for domestic
shipments)
D.D.P. Destination: College Station, TX 77843 (for international
shipments)
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Service Line Items Service Line Items
There are no Items added to this event.
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- Close Str
- 11/6/2026, 2:00 PM CST
- Contact Name
- Kaitlyn Vetzel
- Description
- Hyperspectral Cameras with Benchtop Reflectance System
- Contact Email
- kaitlyn.vetzel@ag.tamu.edu
- Categorized By
- llm-nc
- Sci Docs Fetched
- Yes
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