SAM #1232SA26Q0569

USDA ARS Solicitation for Livestock Respiration Chamber System with Installation and Training

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), through its NEA Food Systems Research Unit in Burlington, VT, is seeking quotations for a livestock respiration chamber system with installation and training services. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division, NEA Food Systems Research Unit, Burlington, VT - Products and Services Requested: - Livestock respiration chamber (1 unit) - Designed to analyze gas fluxes (methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen, hydrogen) from finishing beef cattle - Must support up to 30 animals - Features required: AC power, skid for barn placement, WiFi/cellular data transfer options, autocalibration, Windows-compatible software - Installation service (1 unit) - On-site training service (1 unit) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be delivered and installed within 60–90 days after award - System must be suitable for barn environments and support advanced data transfer and calibration features - Compliance with detailed technical specifications and federal acquisition regulations is required - Opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0569 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Livestock Respiration Chamber.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing  The small business size standard is 1,000 Employees  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

Statement of Requirement

Provide a livestock respiration chamber, training and installation to Burlington, VT.  See Attachment 1 - Specifications for a complete list of requirements.

Schedule of Items – See the SF-1449.

Technical Data -

Technical data and supporting documentation associated with this solicitation are available through the following sources:

Solicitation Attachments The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the “Attachments/Links” section of the posting. Attachment 1 – Technical Specifications

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