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66 -- HIGH PRESSURE FLOW AO SAP MONITOR SYSTEM AND FLOW METER SOL RFQ-NC-96-01 DUE 051396. Contact Carol Hulstrom, 612-649-5201. High Pressure Flow AO Sap Monitor System and Flow Meter. 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 note. This announcement constitutes the only request for quotation; proposals are being requested and a written quotation will not be issued. This request for quotation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Circular 90-36. Item 1: Single Flow 32 AO Sap Flow System. In-situ root system hydraulic conductance measurement instrument; for the measurement of stems testing 1mm to 50mm diameter, measures the major components of conductance in the soil-plant-atmosphere relationship. Shoot measurements can be made in the field and root measurements do not require excavation of the root system. Item 2: Photosynthesis System includes, Analyzer, Air Plenum, Air Probe, Choice of Plant Leaf Chamber (Broad, Narrow or Conifer), 12V/2.6 AHr Battery and Charger, Menu driven help facility, Selectable 25 out of 60 Analysis Parameters, Thermostatically controlled analysis cells, Chemicals, Carrying Bag and Manuals. Item 3: High Pressure Flow Meter includes HPFM Root-Shoot Hydraulic Conductance Measurement System, for stems 1mm to 53mm in diameter, flow rates 0.01 g/hr to 1000 g/hr (6 overlapping ranges), 12V/4 AHr Battery and Charger, 5 ft Parallel Interface Cable, (3) Lexan Compression Couplings, (2) HPLC Compression Couplings, 6 ft. High Pressure Hose, Portable Nitrogen Supply, 12 lb (5.5 Kg), 4000 psi (28 MPa_ Pressure Regulator, Water Recharge Kit w/Fittings, Wheels and Backpack, Weight 36 lbs or less, Fully Portable and DOS Software. Delivery Terms: No later than 60 days ARO/FOB Destination, USDA Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station, Lincoln University, 208 Foster Hall, Chestnut Street, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0029. Closing time for receipt of offers is May 13, 1996, 2:00 PM CDT and may be forwarded via Fax Number (612) 649-5285. The following FAR (Oct 1995) Commercial Item Provisions and Clauses apply to this request for quotation, and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation; FAR 52.212-3, Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to implement Statues. Request is reserved for small businesses. USDA Forest Service intends to contract line item #1 to Dynamxa Inc. for estimated cost under $10,000.00. See Note 22. Line items #2 and 3-estimated cost under $25.000.00. (106)

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