Chelsea Technologies Laboratory Single-Turnover Active Fluorometer

Solicitation Number: NRMAH0002301131SML

Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis

Title: Chelsea Technologies Laboratory Single-Turnover Active Fluorometer

Response Date: August 5, 2023

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) uses a Laboratory Single-Turnover Active Fluorometer (LabSTAF) in support of a project to resolve the marine chlorophyll fluorescence signal through hyperspectral radiometry. A crucial part of this process is measuring the fluorescence signal using an instrument such as a LabSTAF to compare with similar observations from satellites.

INTENDED USE/PURPOSE:

Single Turnover Active Fluorometery (STAF) is used for non-invasive primary productivity assessment in the field. LabSTAF is the next generation of STAF-based primary productivity instrumentation which can be used in all environments: from reservoirs and lakes to open oceans. The system combines unparalleled sensitivity with a wide dynamic range, allowing for measurements in extreme oligotrophic waters, open oceans, coastal waters and lakes. The highly automated platform runs continuous Fluorescence Light Curves (FLCs), improving the accuracy of STAF-based PhytoPP assessment for greater precision at low biomass, correction of spectral errors, baseline fluorescence and the package effect.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/ESSENTIAL SALIENT FEATURES:

Applications:

• Measurement of PSII photochemical flux per unit volume (JVPII) to provide an upper limit to PhytoPP at high spatiotemporal scales.
• Quantitative assessment of the fundamental systems driving the global carbon cycle
• Analysis of the biochemistry and ecology of aquatic systems
• Verification of satellite data
• Facilitates measurement at scales from mesoscale eddies to oceanic fronts
• Climate change research and modelling
• Monitoring of algal bloom development and community structure
• Ecological monitoring to manage water catchments
• Identify and mitigate sources affecting water quality in catchments

Specifications:

Power supply

140 - 400 mA, 24 V, 3.4 - 9.7 W

Dimensions (mm)

235 (H) x 320 (D) x 420 (W)

Mass (approx.)

8.1 kg

Sample Chamber

20 mL sample volume with fused silica vertical cylinder, BK7 base

Excitation wavebands (wavelength)

452, 472, 505, 417, 534, 594, 622 nm

Actinic light source

Collimated output from 10 - 2400 μmol photons m-2 s-1 at 12 bit resolution

Detection limit

Can resolve Fv with an amplitude equivalent to 0.001 mg m-3 of chlorophyll a

IP Rating

IP65

DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

Deliver by October 1, 2023.

The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 334513 with a size standard of 750 employees.

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