Iowa State University Ionwave #RFQ-1001482 Addendum 1

Iowa State University Solicits Hyperspectral Food Imaging System for Dairy Research

Iowa State University's Food Science and Human Nutrition Department is seeking bids for a hyperspectral food imaging system to advance dairy science research. - Government Buyer: - Iowa State University, Food Science and Human Nutrition Department - Products/Services Requested: - Hyperspectral food imaging system with line-scan hyperspectral camera - NIR spectral coverage: approximately 900-1700 nm - High spectral and spatial resolution (minimum 600 spatial pixels) - High acquisition speed and standard high-speed digital interface - NIR detector optimized for sensitivity and stability - Suitable for food research environments - Illumination system: - High-stability NIR line or area illumination matched to camera wavelength - Includes power supplies, mounting hardware, and adjustable supports - Optics: - Objective lens(es) for required field of view and working distance - Protective optical windows or filters as appropriate - Data acquisition and analysis software: - Licensed software with optional modules for preprocessing and analysis (e.g., calibration, spectral correction, PCA) - At least three perpetual user licenses - Optional 1-year service/calibration agreement: - At least one in-person preventive maintenance/calibration visit - Pricing to be itemized and optional - Delivery, installation, calibration, and user training at the Ames, Iowa campus - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Turnkey system (excluding computer and monitor) - System must be delivered, installed, and fully operational by the specified deadline - System must support non-destructive analysis of cheese and dairy products for composition and quality - Supports predictive modeling (moisture, fat, protein, functional properties), process monitoring, and graduate student training in advanced imaging, chemometrics, and AI - All costs, including import duties and tariffs, must be included in the bid - No specific OEMs or brands are mandated; open to all qualified manufacturers

Description

Iowa State University, on behalf of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, is soliciting bids for a hyperspectral imaging system. The system will be used in dairy science research to acquire high-resolution near-infrared spectral images of cheese and other dairy products for non-destructive characterization of composition and quality attributes. It will support the development of predictive models, process monitoring, and graduate student training in advanced imaging, chemometrics, and artificial intelligence. The system is preferred to be delivered, installed, and fully operational by August 30, 2026.

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