MODIFICATION
66 -- Texture Analyzer with Software and Accessories
- Notice Date
- 10/20/2020 1:02:56 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- USDA ARS MWA AAO ACQ/PER PROP PEORIA IL 61604 USA
- ZIP Code
- 61604
- Solicitation Number
- 12561521Q0005
- Response Due
- 10/30/2020 10:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 11/14/2020
- Point of Contact
- Aaron Dimeo
- E-Mail Address
-
aaron.dimeo@usda.gov
(aaron.dimeo@usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12561521Q0005 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-01. This solicitation will be a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees and the PSC is 6635. The Department of Agriculture (ARS) has the need for the following products: 001) Texture Analyzer with Software and Accessories Scope of Work: The UDSA-ARS Cranberry Genetics and Genomics Lab is requesting quotes for the purchase of a new TA.HDPlusC texture analyzer with software and accessories. Background: The USDA-ARS uses this texture analyzer to collect invaluable data on cranberries throughout the year. This data will allow us to measure physical traits important to the cranberry industry and incorporate the results into our breeding program. The cost also includes the software necessary to compile and analyze the data collected from the machine. We currently have this machine and software functioning in our lab. However, we are part of a new grant that will increase our workload dramatically and we need another machine to be able to do the work. To be able to fulfill the requirements of the grant and to maintain continuity of research data, this machine and software are necessary to integrate our past data with current and future data. This software uses formulas to produce our data that we cannot duplicate with any other software. Technical Requirements:� Hardware Force and distance readings can be calibrated and verified with traceable NIST weights and gauge blocks. Built-in safety overload protections exist that are active both during a test and also while positioning the instrument. User interchangeable load cells are available to change force capacity and resolution of the readings. Load cell max ranges of 5kg to 750kg. Automatic trigger function to mark the beginning of a test and also to measure the height of a sample. Built-in USB and serial connections for communicating with a personal computer. Selectable data acquisition rates up to 2,000 data points per second. Touchscreen User Interface used for running tests without software. Ethernet connection for running tests with a browser user interface. Internal data storage for running tests without software that can be accessed with a USB port. Sinusoidal cross-arm movement capability for low amplitude frequencies up to 10hz. RS485 Serial port for communicating with peripheral devices. Two PT100 ports for connecting temperature reading devices such as thermocouples. Two Auxiliary Ports for communicating with peripheral devices. Plug-N-Play peripheral devices are available for data capture, synchronization, and control such as the: Acoustic Envelope Detector, Powder Flow Analyzer, Video Synchronization System, Milli-ohmmeter, Thermal Cabinet, Peltier plate, Peltier cabinet, Dynamic Integrated Balance, Automated Linear Indexing System, Relay Module, and Dough Inflation System. Software Large library of application studies that cover a wide range of products with down-loadable test settings for immediate use by the operator. Security settings for the creation of administrators, managers, and users of the system with configurable access to specific software menus. Customized library of specific tests for immediate retrieval. Access the internal test programming to create, or modify, cross-arm movements for customized test applications. Users can create custom macros for data analysis and test automation. For simple applications, the users can pick from a list of commonly used test results. The TestMaker program is included with the Exponent software to build custom tests from scratch. SAX Basic visual programming language is also included to create custom dialog windows, calculations, and test automation. Second Y-Axis for displaying other data channels such as force, distance, stress, strain, temperature, sound, and user channels. Free software site license for the installation of Exponent on other computers for data analysis and test creation. Export data directly, or automatically, to LIMS, text files, or spreadsheets. Each data file is automatically stored with its test settings, as well as the software, firmware, and test environment information. Capable of running the ExponentConnect automated Macro. Generates data/projects and macros that can be seamlessly exchanged and manipulated with existing TA.XTPlusConnect Texture Analyzers/Software in cooperating USDA-ARS Laboratories. Key Deliverable:: Texture Analyzer with Software (TA.HDPlusC Texture Analyzer 970H w Exponent Software (TA750/970E) 2 kg hanging calibration weight (2kgH CW) 5 kg hanging calibration weight (5kgH CW) 3"" dia cylinder (plate) aluminum 10mm tall (TA-030)��� Extender 3 5"" (TA-070) Heavy duty platform with one aluminum or Lexan plate (TA-090)����� Kramer Shear Press with 5 blades with auto-alignment qui (TA-091) Delivery:� Delivery to the USDA Cranberry Genetics and Genomics Lab at 1575 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706 by or before 11/30/2020, or as negotiated The vendor shall provide all items F.O.B: destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA-ARS Madison, WI and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. Submitting a Quote: To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration. A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register.�Vendor must also include their DUNS# on their quote. The submission and payment of invoices on the resulting contract will be made through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). As such, vendors must be currently registered or register in IPP in order to be able to submit and receive payment on invoices for the resulting contract. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote on�SF-18�(see attached). The quote should include all fees, delivery charges, and/or surcharges. This will be a tax-exempt purchase. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please email all quotes in writing on the SF-18 to�aaron.dimeo@usda.gov by no later than�Friday, October 30, 2020 at 12:00 PM�Central Standard Time. Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be submitted through email and are due no later than�3:00 PM CST on Monday, October 26, 2020. Answers to any questions received by that time will be�posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/30107e1ef9944aed9a2ffa98a7a270e5/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Madison, WI 53706, USA
- Zip Code: 53706
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 53706
- Record
- SN05832109-F 20201022/201020230140 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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