Added: May 13, 2008 2:27 pm
Electroantennography Detector
Solicitation No. 2008-4431-012
The USDA, ARS, Mid South Area, intends to Sole Source purchase a Electroantennography (EAG) from Syntech of Kirchzarten, Germany. This EAG must be compatible with and will be connected to an existing Varian Model: CP-3800 GAS Chromatography. 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; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 2008-4431-012 is being issued as an Invitation for Bid. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. Offerors are to provide a bid for the following:
SPECIFICATIONS:
1. 4-CHANNEL USB ACQUISITION CONTROLLER, type IDAC-4
4-channel amplifier / data-acquisition system for the Universal Serial Bus
(USB). For use with any PC (and portables) with USB port.
Real-time on screen display of all signals before and during recording
Fully software programmable: Gain, Offset, Filters, Command inputs, etc.
50/60 Hz filter and zero offset control; special EAG filter
Sampling rate (1/s - 100k/s) adjustable for each channel individually
Powered inputs for active sensors and headstages (Probes)
Voice comments can be recorded with data
All inputs and outputs galvanically isolated
DIRECT OUTPUTS for up to 8 external solenoids (valves) and actuators
DIRECT OUTPUTS for 2 proportional actuators (lights, flow controllers,
motors, etc.). Programmable time sequence of actuator (solenoids and motors) outputs
Graphical time sequence actuator control program
Actuator sequence runs simultaneously with signal acquisition
2. EFFLUENT CONDITIONER ASSEMBLY, Type EC-03
Heated transfer line for GC-EAD
Digital temperature controller max. 320 °C
Effluent /Air mixing assembly with Interchangeable flow tube
Adapted to fit available Gas Chromatograph
Heater separated from mains via isolation transformer
3. STIMULUS CONTROLLER UNIT, Type CS-55
with built-in air pumps
Replaces previous model CS-05
Independent from laboratory air supply
Internal vibration compensated air pumps
Built-in activated carbon inlet filter
Filter can be easily replaced
Delivers continuous and pulsed air flow
Graphic LCD display
Flow range 10 - 50 ml/s, non-calibrated
Pulse duration 0.1 - 60 s in 0.1s increments
Repeat function: interval range 1- 60 s.
Signal outputs compatible with Syntech recording systems
Suitable for EAG and GC/EAD and SSR procedures
Including foot operated start switch
4. MICROMANIPULATOR, Type MP-22
Very compact integral universal recording module
Dual joystick type x-y-z micromanipulators
Suitable for glass pipette and tungsten electrode recording
Including High impedance input probe and different electrode holder
Indifferent electrode holder
Connects directly to Syntech IDAC computer interface
No amplifier needed if used in combination with IDAC computer interface
Adjustable preparation holder
Adjustable air flow tube
5. UNIVERSAL SINGLE ENDED PROBE, Type PRS-1
High impedance electrometer type input OpAmp
Guarded input shield extends over pipette holder
Electrode directly connected to input of electrometer OpAmp
Stainless steel pipette electrode holders included
Easy replaceable silver wire (no soldering)
Complete with indifferent electrode holder on stainless steel shaft
6. EAG and GC/EAD SIGNAL RECORDING and ANALYSIS PROGRAM
For use with Syntech IDAC data acquisition systems
Auto zero on trigger signal of base line and time base
Real-time recording and display of ElectroAntennogram signals (EAG)
Calculation and display of EAG maxima and Normalized values
Calculation and display of means and standard deviations
Dual trace real-time recording of combined Gas chromatography-Electro
Antennographic Detection (GC/EAD); max 5 hours continuous recording
Peak area calculation and retention time marking on GC and EAD trace
Amplitude and time-base zooming
Comments stored with data
Graphic output in Windows metafile format
Printing of all graphic and numeric data
ASCII data output
7. Gerstel Effluent Splitter
This equipment shall be delivered F.O.B. Destination to the USDA, ARS, located in Stoneville, MS.
"This procurement requires the use of biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. Where available, these products should first be acquired from among qualified products that fall under the umbrella of items designated through the Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program (FB4P)"
Equipment Line Items:
UNIT
NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
01 Electroantennography Detector 1 EA $__________
TOTAL $_________
All systems and components shall be provided with a one (1) year warranty from the time of owner's acceptance. The warranty shall cover all parts, labor and material. Delivery of the unit by the instrument vendor must be within 15 days of award of contract.
ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A BID FOR CONSIDERATION. Bid prices shall include all necessary labor, parts, materials, and transportation necessary to delivered FOB Destination a Electroantennography Detector to USDA, ARS, 59 Lee Road, Stoneville, MS 38776.
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, Far 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212.4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items apply to this acquisition.
All systems and components shall be provided with a one (1) year warranty from the time of owner's acceptance. The warranty shall cover all parts, labor and material.
Offers are to include a 30 calendar day acceptance period. All bids are due by 2:00 p.m. (CST), May 29, 2008 at the USDA, ARS, MSA, Procurement Assistance Office, 141 Experiment Station Road, P.O. Box 225, Stoneville, MS 38776-0225 faxed to 662-686-5373 or emailed to terry.jones@ars.usda.gov. Delivery of the unit by the equipment vendor must be within 15 days of award of contract. The Point of contact for this project is Terry Jones (662) 686-3038 or terry.jones@ars.usda.gov.
