SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Dew Chamber
- Notice Date
- 7/15/2014
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Agricultural Research Service - Northern Plains Area
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- 401-5430-040-00477
- Archive Date
- 8/9/2014
- Point of Contact
- Tracey Stockert, Phone: (785) 776-2739
- E-Mail Address
-
tracey.stockert@ars.usda.gov
(tracey.stockert@ars.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- 1. This requirement is for a dew chamber for conducting plant pathology research on wheat plants. Humidity is provided by a stainless steel water pan located on the chamber floor. An immersion heater and float valve are required to maintain water temperature and constant water level. Walls are refrigerated to provide for dew formation conditions. The interior is constructed of stainless steel or aluminum materials to avoid corrosion. Four adjustable shelves are required. 2. Interior dimensions are to be minimally 29 cubic feet. Work area of at least 19 square feet. Growing height of at least 10 inches per tier. Maximum unit outside height is 80 inches. 3. Fluorescent light lamp bank is to be mounted on the door to achieve 500 micromoles per meter squared per second at six inches from the lamps. 4. Refrigeration is to be self-contained with an air-cooled condensing unit with hot gas bypass system for continuous compressor operation. 5. The unit operating temperature range is at least 10C to 30C. 6. Light intensity is not applicable. A manually controlled convenience light is provided, but not lights for plant growth. 7. Electrical is 115/1/60 with one cord with ground. An electronic, programmable controller with safety controls and audible alarms is required. 8. Contingent on funding is a second chamber, identical to the one above.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USDA / ARS / CGAHR, 1515 College Ave., Manhattan, Kansas 66502, United States
- Zip Code: 66502
- Zip Code: 66502
- Record
- SN03426104-W 20140717/140716022250-5b95561d1c2fe10ed213f6ca8a1db0d5 (fbodaily.com)
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