U.S. Department of Agriculture, ARS-NCAUR, 1815 North University Street, Peoria, IL 61604

66 -- TEXTURE ANALYZER SOL 51lA-0-0047 DUE 090400 POC Rebecca A. Holzinger, Contracting Officer, (309-681-6481 The USDA intends to award a sole source purchase order to Texture Technologies Corporation, pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This procurement is for a 1) TA.XT2i, 5 kg capacity, 0.1 g sensitivity; 2) Texture Expert for Windows computer software & A/D board and cables; 3) 2 kg calibration weight; 4) TA-71 Converter plug from M6 to M3 thread; 5) TA-90 Heavy duty TA.XT2 platform with one aluminum plate; 6) TA-10 " dia. AOAC cylinder, acrylic, 35 mm tall; 7) TA-11 1" dia. AOAC cylinder, acrylic, 35 mm tall; 8) TA55 5mm dia. Punch probe, stainless steel; 9) TA-92 Adjustable three point bend/snap fixture to fit into TA-90, with bell lock; 10) TA-145 incisor knife; 11) TA-425 TTC spread ability fixture. The machine must be a texture analyzer capable of measuring texture, adhesion, and gel strength in foods; computer controlled with suitable software capable of analyzing and exporting the experimental data; and capable of utilizing different fixtures that can be fitted by the operator. The instrument must have the following salient characteristics: Max force: +/- 5Kg; force resolution: 0.1g; Force Accuracy: 0.025%; Speed Range: 0.1 -- 10 mm/sec; Speed Accuracy: 0.1%; Position Range Setting: 0.1 -- 524 mm; Range Resolution: 0.0025 mm; Displays: simultaneous speed, distance and force; Operating Modes: measurement of force and distance in tension or compression; Analysis: TPA, adhesive, fatigue cycling and stress relaxation; Operating Temperature: 0-40%C; Overall Dimensions: approximately 930 x 475 x 320mm; and Weight: approximately 30Kg. All responsible sources may respond by submitting a written narrative statement of capability to Rebecca Holzinger at the above address for consideration by the Agency. Response must include detailed technical information and other technical literature demonstrating the ability to meet these requirements. Responses shall also include itemized pricing that is sufficient to make adetermination that competition is feasible. If no affirmative responses are received an order will be placed with Texture Technologies Corporation. The SIC Code/Size is 3826/500 EM. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.***** Posted 08/21/00 (W-SN488137). (0234)

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