Laser Based Trace Gas Analyzer
ID: 12505B25Q0054Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS MWA AAO ACQ/PER PROPPEORIA, IL, 61604, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0c4e51c5ed99416a8681e8f8bb61d637/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service, is seeking bids for a Laser Based Trace Gas Analyzer to enhance research on greenhouse gas emissions and carbon balance within crop-dairy livestock systems. The analyzer must utilize Optical Feedback Cavity-Enhanced Absorption Spectroscopy (OF-CEAS) technology and be portable for outdoor applications, capable of measuring N2O, CO2, CH4, and H2O, with necessary components including a battery-powered GPS and Wi-Fi enabled survey chamber. This procurement is part of broader government efforts to support climate mitigation research, with quotes due by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on January 21, 2025, and questions accepted until January 15, 2025; interested vendors should contact Joel Maas at joel.maas@usda.gov for further details.

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    Joel Maas
    joel.maas@usda.gov
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    Provisions and Clauses.pdf
    The document outlines the provisions, clauses, and instructions applicable to federal contracts concerning commercial products and services. Key provisions include the System for Award Management, offeror representations regarding certifications, and evaluation criteria based on technical capability and price. It emphasizes the completion of certain regulatory requirements, such as verifying small business status and submitting representations related to taxes and compliance with labor laws. The document also details obligations pertaining to environmental regulations, Buy American clauses, and government restrictions on subcontracting entities engaged in specific activities. It incorporates guidelines on preventing child labor and prohibiting contractors from using covered telecommunications equipment and services. With an extensive list of clauses designed to ensure compliance with federal laws and policies, this document serves as a foundational guide for prospective contractors. The careful organization of provisions by reference and full text makes it comprehensive and user-friendly for entities seeking federal contracts.
    Statement of Work.pdf
    The U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center is seeking bids for a portable, laser-based trace gas analyzer designed for precise field measurements of N2O, CO2, CH4, and H2O. This procurement aims to enhance research on greenhouse gas emissions and carbon balance within crop-dairy livestock systems, focusing on emissions from cropping systems and field management practices. The required analyzer must leverage Optical Feedback Cavity-Enhanced Absorption Spectroscopy (OF-CEAS) technology and be portable for outdoor applications. Vendors must provide a comprehensive quote that includes necessary parts for operation, a battery-powered GPS and Wi-Fi enabled survey chamber with embedded processing software, and training for personnel who will utilize the equipment. Each analyzer must come with a weather-resistant carrying case and a backpack harness. Delivery of the equipment is expected within 90 days of contract award. Importantly, vendors must grant access to raw data for USDA-ARS scientists to qualify for the bid. This request is part of broader government efforts to support research initiatives aimed at climate mitigation and environmental performance improvements in agriculture.
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