USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604

66 -- INSECT ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY SYSTEM SOL 5114-8-0006 DUE 043098 POC Lori J. Houghton, Contract Specialist, (309) 681-6616 The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR), Peoria, IL, is in need of an Insect Electrophysiology System. 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 5114-8-0006 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. Standard Industrial Classification Code 3821 with a corresponding size standard of 500 employees applies to qualify as a small business. CLIN 0001 Data Acquisition Interface board, Type IDAC-02, or equal, 1 each; CLIN 0002 Signal Interface Box for IDAC-02, type ID-02, or equal, 1 each; CLIN 0003 EAG and GC/EAD Signal Recording and Analysis Program, 1 each; CLIN 0004 Electrode holder for glass pipette electrodes, 1 each; CLIN 0006 Electrode holder for tungsten wire electrode, 1 each; CLIN 0007 Differential Probe, Type PRD-1, or equal, 1 each; CLIN 0008 EAG Probe, Type MTP-4, or equal, 1 each; CLIN 0009 Stimulus Controller Unit, Type SFC-2, or equal, 1 each; CLIN 0010 Effluent Conditioner Assembly, Type EC-03, or equal, 1 each; CLIN 0011 Micro Knife Beveling Device, Type EG-03, or equal, 1 each; CLIN 0012 Universal AC/DC Amplifier, Type UN-06, or equal, 1 each. Salient Characteristics: Data Acquisition Interface board, Type IDAC-02: Especially developed for electrophysiological signal processing; 8 channel analog input; 16 bit resolution; max sampling speed 100,000 sampl/s; 8 digital inputs; 8 digital outputs; 2 analog outputs; trigger, pre-trigger, stimulus period, and status inputs; software controlled on-board input amplifier; DSP (Digital Signal Processor) for filter and conversion functions; Half size 16 bit standard IBM type ISA extension slot compatible; Dedicated to process AC and DC electrophysiological signals; Full signal capture to 100s; Spike capture up to 7 hours continuous recording. Signal Interface Box for IDAC-02, type ID-02 (required for signal interfacing IDAC-02 with signal sources): Standard BNC input receptacles for external signals; EAG input with automatic and manual base line control; Second DC input channel; AC input with fine attenuation control; Anti Aliasing and noise filters on analog signal inputs; Stimulus indication signal input; Trigger command input; Direct input for Syntech probes (no amplifier needed). EAG and GC/EAD Signal Recording and Analysis Program: For use with Syntech IDAC data acquisition board; Windows user interface; Auto zero on trigger signal of base line and time base; Real-time recording and display of Electro Antennogram 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-based zooming; Comments stored with data; Graphic output in Windows metafile format; Printing of all graphic and numeric data; ASCII data output. Electrode holder for glass pipette electrodes: Stainless steel body; Easy replacement of silver wire; no soldering; body on guard potential (no leaking current); Fits on all Syntech probes. Electrode holder for tungsten wire electrode: To replace holder for glass pipette electrodes; Fits on all Syntech Probes. Differential Probe, Type PRD-1: Miniature input probe for general AC and DC application; Adjustable input impedance 10 to the 6th power to 10 to the 13th power Ohm in 6 steps; BNC input receptacles for input cables; Low noise guarded input cables with electrode holders; Stainless steel electrode holders; Easy replaceable silver wire (no soldering); Can be connected directly to IDAC interface box. EAG Probe, Type MTP-4: For use with electrically conductive gel; Interchangeable holders for different sizes of antennae; Suitable for filiform antennae; Stainless steel contact surfaces; High input impedance 10x input stage; Can be connected directly to IDAC interface box. Stimulus Controller Unit, Type SFC-2: Dual channel electronic mass flow control; Flow: 0-50ml/s, digital read-out; Accuracy 1% Full Scale; Pulse Time: 0.02 -- 10 s, 12 steps; Pause Time: 0.1 -- 10 s, 12 steps; Interval/Period pause selector; Simultaneous/Alternate mode selector; External (computer) control interface connector; Air Supply: Instrument quality air, max pressure 9 Bar.; Power requirements: 110V (220V) (10%), 50-60 Hz, 20 Watts; 19", 3 HE metal enclosure. Effluent Conditioner Assembly, Type EC-03: Heated transfer line for GC-EAD; Digital temperature controller max. 350 degrees; Interchangeable flow tube; Adapted to fit available Gas Chromatograph; Prepared for Syntech "Flash Desorption" System. Micro Knife Beveling Device, Type EG-03: For glass and tungsten micro knife and electrode beveling; Adjustable speed 30 cm diameter, interchangeable diamond rotor; Adjustable beveling angle; adjustable rotor speed; Tool holder chuck on x-y-z positioner; 90 degrees click mechanism; Built-in power supply for 110 or 220 V. 40-60 Hz; Compact size; can be placed under stereo microscope. Universal AC/DC Amplifier, Type UN-06: Independent AC and DC amplifier sections; DC Section: Automatic and manual base line control; low pass filter for EAG signals; Gain: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1000 x; Fine gain adjustment range: 1:2; Calibrator: 0.1; 1 mV; Signal indicator meter; Input /status LED indicator; Audio amplifier with speaker and phones output; Normal/inverse switch; 50/60 Hz notch filter. Standard commercial warranty shall apply. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Offeror must submit descriptive literature to provide proof that the proposed equipment meets or exceeds the salient characteristics listed above. Offer must include a 30 calendar day acceptance period. Offers are to be received Not Later than the Close of Business, April 30, 1998 at USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. The POC for this acquisition is Lori Houghton, Contract Specialist (309) 681-6616. (0105)

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