Pasadena City College Planet bids #RFQ 2701312

Visible/NIR Lens Measurement and Optical Metrology System for Laser Technology Program

Pasadena Area Community College District is seeking quotations for a visible/near-infrared (NIR) lens measurement and optical metrology system for its Laser Technology Program. - Buyer: Purchasing and Contract Services, Pasadena Area Community College District (Laser Technology Program) - Brand-neutral procurement; suppliers must identify the OEM and model, and demonstrate equivalency to detailed requirements - No specific OEMs mandated; any new, current-production system meeting or exceeding requirements is eligible - Key technical requirements: - Infinite-conjugate testing for visible/NIR lenses (minimum 50 mm clear aperture) - Modulation Transfer Function (MTF), Effective Focal Length (EFL), distortion, field curvature, astigmatism, chief ray angle, and other optical metrics - System must include illumination sources, collimators, targets, filters, positioning platforms, image analyzers, lens mounts, alignment tools, computer workstation, cables, and accessories - Software must support laboratory instruction, automated measurement routines, and export of data in common formats - Mandatory deliverables: - Complete visible/NIR lens measurement and optical metrology system (1 unit) - Calibration/performance verification reference lens or equivalent artifact (1 unit) - Mandatory software and perpetual/base licenses (1 unit) - Required services: - Delivery, freight, and inside placement - Installation, alignment, configuration, and acceptance testing - On-site training for faculty and staff (minimum one day) - Minimum one-year warranty and technical support required - Suppliers must provide detailed technical compliance, itemized pricing, and references for comparable systems - Optional features (to be priced separately): - Extended off-axis measurement - Chromatic aberration measurement - Extended warranty and annual preventive maintenance - Estimated contract value likely ranges from $80,000 to $200,000 depending on system features and options - Notable requirements: System must be suitable for instructional use, workforce training, and laboratory instruction; delivery and installation to be coordinated with the District; warranty period begins upon written acceptance

Description

The Pasadena Area Community College District is soliciting firm quotations for one complete visible/near-infrared lens measurement and optical metrology system for the Laser Technology Program. The system must provide industry-standard optical measurement capabilities suitable for instructional use, including laboratory instruction and workforce training. The procurement includes delivery, installation, configuration, calibration, testing, training, and warranty support. The system must meet specified functional and performance requirements, including infinite-conjugate testing, modulation transfer function measurement, and effective focal length measurement, among others.

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