The USDA ARS MWA Cereal Crops Research Unit in Madison, Wisconsin requires a Near-infrared Spectrophotometer with calibrations for oat quality analysis. Interested parties must submit quotations by email to Katelyn Nelson, including the solicitation title and number in the subject line. Questions regarding the requirement must also be emailed to

Near-infrared Spectrophotometer with calibrations for oat quality analysis. This near-infrared (NIR) spectrophotometer analyzes the chemical and physical properties of a material by shining near-infra... Near-infrared Spectrophotometer with calibrations for oat quality analysis. This near-infrared (NIR) spectrophotometer analyzes the chemical and physical properties of a material by shining near-infrared light (780 nm to 2500 nm) onto a sample and measuring how much light is absorbed or reflected. See attached specifications document for additional details.