SAM #1232SA26Q1526

USDA ARS Solicitation for Combine-Mounted NIRS System and Installation

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking a combine-mounted Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIRS) system for the Sugarbeet and Bean Research Unit at Michigan State University, East Lansing. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), PA AAO ACQ/PER PROP, ARS-12805B - Sugarbeet and Bean Research Unit, Legume Quality Genetics Laboratory - East Lansing-Sugar and Beets Research Unit (SBRU) - OEMs and Vendors: - Polytec (suggested as the NIR spectrophotometer manufacturer) - Wintersteiger Seedmech North America (sole authorized reseller for Polytec NIR spectrophotometer) - Products/Services Requested: - Combine-mounted NIRS system, including training and installation (Qty: 1) - In-line Near Infrared Spectrophotometer (Qty: 1) - Key features: diode array spectrometer (850-1650 nm), thermoelectrically cooled InGaAs detector, spectral resolution < 8 nm, wavelength accuracy < 0.5 nm, no moving optical parts, 3D transmission grating polychromator, IP64 rating, rapid measurement (<10 ms), electronic dosing slide, software integration with Wintersteiger Quantum Plot Combine Harvest Master, assembly and wiring in combine cabin, and user training - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Device must integrate with an existing Wintersteiger research plot combine - Must be mechanically rugged and suitable for field conditions - Required for in-line chemometric measurement of seed quality traits (e.g., protein content) in dry bean breeding research - Technical acceptability documentation required - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws - Set aside for small businesses, including women-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses - Delivery required within 70 days (10 weeks) after award; firm-fixed price contract

Description

The United States Department Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), intends to award on a single source basis.

Potential sources who believe they can provide the services listed are invited to submit a quotation by the response date listed, in accordance with the instructions provided herein.  All timely responses to this solicitation will be considered, however, the determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.  

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 1232SA26Q1526 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Combine-mounted NIRS.

This acquisition  is not set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516.  The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.  This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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