SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Ammonia Sensor
- Notice Date
- 1/20/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334513
— Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, Illinois, 61604
- ZIP Code
- 61604
- Solicitation Number
- 63VY900002
- Archive Date
- 2/21/2009
- Point of Contact
- Randall W Kiehne,, Phone: 651-649-5047
- E-Mail Address
-
randy.kiehne@ars.usda.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation, Notice of Intent. The Midwest Area for the Agricultural Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture intends to issue an award to Pranalytica, Inc., 1101 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401. This is a sole source procurement under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This is a requirement of the Soil, Water & Climate Laboratory, MWA, ARS, USDA at St Paul, MN for an Nitrolux-S Ammonia Sensor. The equipment required is to be design and manufacture with the following specifications. Number of cells-One, Minimum detectivity 40 parts-per-billion (ppb) of ammonia, Measurement time-120 seconds, Response time - 2 measurement cycles (0-90% change), Selectivity- No interference, at 40 ppb level, from other ammonium containing compounds, hydrocarbons, hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide, water and NOX.Linearity ±10% of full scale (up to a maximum of 500 ppm). Precision 40 parts-per-billion or 10% of the reading (whichever is greater), Zero drift ±40 parts-per-billion per week (non-cumulative), Span drift ±10% of full scale per month (non-cumulative).Control processor, Pentium class microcomputer (self-contained 750 MHz processor board), Operating system LINUX for high reliability, Data storage completely solid state memory for crash-proof reliability; User data storage capacity for ~ 1 year; Extended data storage capable of storing user data for ~4 years is available (Option EDS), Alarm settings user selectable and programmable, Display Numerical display showing date, time and measured ammonia concentration, alarm settings and status graphical display (Option DS) showing ammonia concentration as a function of time and location (GPS option GP1) and provides the capability for programming alarms settings, etc, Data output USB key Internet connection via Ethernet Wireless connectivity (Option WS), Gas handling direct measurement of ammonia, no conversion or preconcentration required, Vacuum pump internal with gas flow of ~100 cc/min, Special gas needs-None, Electrical power 18 V DC, 6A (power converter supplied); Battery pack supply needs (Option BP)will operate the sensor for eight hours; Solar panel (Option SP) for operation and recharging the optional battery pack when no line power available, Electrical power 45 W average in continuous operation consumption, Size 16.2” W x 6.6” H x 12.7” D, Weight - 30 lbs (including batteries, Option BP); 22 lbs (without batteries), Environmental NEMA 4 enclosure (sensor operational with cover closed, protection waterproof). No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Interested parties should submit written responses including prices and technical data sufficient to determine capability to meet the entire requirement and must be received in this office within 10 calendar days after publication of this notice. It should be noted that no contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice, but will be used to determine if a comparable source more advantageous to the Government is available. If no affirmative written responses are received, negotiations will be held with Pranalytica, inc. without further notice. This acquisition is being conducted under the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, St Paul Office, 1551Lindig Street, St Paul, MN 55108, St Paul, Minnesota, 55108, United States
- Zip Code: 55108
- Zip Code: 55108
- Record
- SN01735015-W 20090122/090121063339-3449af9044f463724c0ddbca9de08365 (fbodaily.com)
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