Attachment 1: Statement of Work

Statement of Work – Fiber Optic Reflectance Spectrophotometer (FORS) 1.
OVERVIEW / BACKGROUND. 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 shall 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.
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SCOPE. The Preservation Research and Testing Division (PRTD) requires 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 be utilized for nondestructive 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 shall 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.
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REQUIREMENTS

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The Fiber Optic Spectrophotometer shall contain the following specifications/characteristics: 3.1.1 Portable, field ready form factor.
3.1.2 Ability to utilize different optical fiber-based probes for reflectance measurements. 3.1.3 Availability of additional accessories to perform transmission measurements (for future experimental capability expansion.)
3.1.4 A spectral range of 350-2500 nm or better.
3.1.5 Spectral resolution of better than 5 nm at short wavelengths (~700 nm) and 10 nm at longer wavelengths (~1400-2100 nm).
3.1.6 Connectivity to customer provided laptop or computer with integrated software control of data collection, interpretation, and export to standard file types.