SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- 2.5kN Universal Testing Machine
- Notice Date
- 6/17/2016
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Agricultural Research Service - Western Business Service Center
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- 807464
- Archive Date
- 9/16/2016
- Point of Contact
- Jeffery A. Ridenour, Phone: 309-681-6616
- E-Mail Address
-
jeffery.ridenour@ars.usda.gov
(jeffery.ridenour@ars.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is AG-32SD-S-16-0023 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87. The NAICS code is 334516, business size standard is 1,000 Employees. The Government intends to issue a firm-fixed price purchase order for this requirement. The USDA, ARS, 9611 S. Riverbend, Ave. Parlier, CA. 93648 has a requirement for one 2.5kN Universal Testing Machine: 2.5kN materials testing machine Nominal force 2.5kN Max. test-area height 1065 mm High test speed (0.0005... 1000 mm/min) right up to nominal force 6 slots, 2 module bus slots and PCie slot activated as standard High-quality DCSC measurement module included in delivery as standard (occupies one activated module bus slot) High-precision guidance and high degree of stiffness Tough solid-surface base-cover and surround Electrical connection can be adjusted to various supply voltage ranges Machine connection lead To US standard type 5-15 Length 2m Load Cells Xforce P load cell, capacity 2.5kN Xforce type P (Precision) Mounting stud diameter 20 mm Accuracy class 1 according to ISO 7500-1 from 10 N, accuracy class 0.5 from 50 N on Including calibration certificate on the basis of ISO 7500-1 Adapter 0 20 mm; Connection 0 8 mm Universal Platform and Dies Universal work platform For specimen positioning for texture analysis as well as for inserting tools for texture analysis and viscosity testing Can be adjusted via 4 adjustable screws Fmax 2.5 kN Drip tray 310 x 180 x 10 mm Temperature range +10...+35 oc Kramer Shear Cell Kramer shear cell with 5 blades Approximate simulation of a one off bite of broken up foodstuffs Texture behavior of small pieces of fruit and vegetable products, cereals, etc. Consists of a box, slit at the top and bottom and a blade holder The measurement is made at 5 positions via the blades Blades drive at constant speed, compressing and shearing the specimen material until it is passed through the cell's floor Cell with guide slits (H x W x D): 99 x 100 x 99 mm Blades with blade holder (H x W x D): 148 x 134 x 70 mm Fmax 1 kN Temperature range +10...+35 oc Connection dia. 20 mm Software testXpert II basic program, English Tensile and compression tests for determination of the maximum force and extension Manual test: Target position and speed are changeable during the test Setup Mode: To modify settings Test Mode: To only run existing programs Statistical evaluation of test results and tolerance monitoring User management Force/strain control with the testing machine Correction of the machine deformation (Correction curve) Connection of instruments for specimen dimensions measurement testXpert II Standard Test Program, type xct054_14 Texture test on foodstuffs Documentation Documentation in English on paper and CD Shipping & handling charges Installation Travel expenses Up to 3 days on site. Installation and brief overview to the Basic and/or Standard Test Program. Up to 3 hours. Calibration of a Universal Testing Machine. From >200N to 1OkN in conjunction with an installation. Tensile and Compression calibration of one load cell according to ASTM E4. Calibration is compliant with ISO 17025 QUOTES SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Firm-Fixed Price to include delivery and setup (FOB Destination) to the USDA, ARS, 9611 S. Riverbend, Ave. Parlier, CA. 93648. The schedule for delivery and setup for the equipment to the site is not later than 60 days after receipt of award. Each quoter shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. Acceptance and FOB point are destination. 2. DUNS number for verification of SAM registration. (www.sam.gov) 3. Include literature sufficient to determine conformance of the equipment to meet or exceed the specifications. The Contractor must comply with the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, "Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance," dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, "Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management," dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, "Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement," dated February, 2012 to provide biobased products. Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. The SAM is the Government repository, which retains information on Government contractors. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.fbo.gov. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of these documents (if any). It is the offerors responsibility to monitor the site for release of the solicitation and any related documents. Furnish quotations to Michael Douglas, Contracting Officer, no later than the response date and time listed in this solicitation. Quotations must be received in writing via facsimile, Email or mail to the contacts listed above.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USDA/ARS, 9611 S. Riverbend Avenue, Parlier, California, 93648, United States
- Zip Code: 93648
- Zip Code: 93648
- Record
- SN04153546-W 20160619/160617234203-cda28166f3c261a429dd30588969c857 (fbodaily.com)
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