SAM #1174843SS

USDA Forest Service RFI: Large Display Analog Input to RS-232 Output Converters (Laurel LT60FR or Equivalent)

This opportunity is a Request for Information (RFI) from the USDA Forest Service, San Dimas Technology and Development Center, seeking input from vendors on large-format digital display converters for analog sensor inputs to RS-232 serial output. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, San Dimas Technology and Development Center - OEMs and Vendors: - Laurel Electronics (OEM referenced) - Open to equivalent or comparable manufacturers - Products/Services Requested: - Large-format digital display converters - Must accept analog sensor inputs (e.g., 4–20 mA, 0–10 V) - Must output RS-232 serial data - Industrial-grade, high-visibility digital display - Ruggedized construction for field use - Compatibility with existing system architecture - Reference model: Laurel Electronics LT60FR or equivalent - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must provide product literature, technical specifications, and evidence of compatibility - Prior deployment descriptions, pricing estimates, and delivery timelines requested - Alternative solutions are welcome - No specific purchase quantities or part numbers beyond the referenced model - This is for market research and planning only, not a solicitation or contract commitment

Description

1. Purpose

The Forest Service is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified sources capable of providing large‑format digital display converters that accept analog sensor inputs and output RS‑232 serial data. This RFI is solely for market research and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or commitment by the Government to award a contract.

2. Background

The agency requires industrial‑grade display converters similar in function and performance to the Laurel Electronics LT60FR units. These devices must support mission‑critical monitoring systems already deployed within the agency’s operational infrastructure.

3. Requirements

Respondents should indicate their ability to provide equipment meeting the following minimum characteristics:

Large, high‑visibility digital display suitable for industrial environments Ability to accept analog input signals (e.g., 4–20 mA, 0–10 V, or equivalent) RS‑232 serial output compatible with legacy data systems Stable signal conditioning and conversion suitable for continuous monitoring Ruggedized construction appropriate for operational and environmental conditions Electrical, mechanical, and communication interfaces compatible with existing system architecture

Suppliers may submit information on Laurel Electronics products or comparable items capable of meeting or exceeding the technical requirements.

4. Requested Information

Interested vendors are invited to submit the following:

Company name, address, point of contact, UEI Product literature, technical specifications, and data sheets Evidence of compatibility with RS‑232‑based integration requirements Description of prior deployments or similar use cases Rough‑order‑of‑magnitude pricing (optional) Estimated delivery timelines Any recommended alternative solutions or approaches

5. Response Instructions

Responses should be submitted electronically to: curtis.r.landreth@usda.gov Subject Line: RFI Response – Large Display Analog‑Input to RS‑232 Converters

Requested submission date:08/21/2026

6. Disclaimer

This RFI is for informational purposes only. The Government is not obligated to award a contract based on responses. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Proprietary information must be clearly marked.

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