The Department of Agriculture is seeking a Total Small Business contractor to design and deliver a Livestock Respiration Chamber for analyzing gas fluxes from finishing beef cattle. The chamber must meet specific requirements, including analyzing methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen, and hydrogen, aggregating herd averages, and transferring data remotely via WiFi or cellular. This opportunity suits small businesses with expertise in developing specialized equipment for agricultural research, and interested contractors should track the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice for further details.
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Description
Attachment 1 – Specifications
Respiration Chamber
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.0 Scope of Work: 2.0 Background: Item will be used to analyze carbon dioxide, methane, oxygen, and hydrogen eructation from finishing beef cattle. These are foundational measurements for understanding ruminal microbial compositions and feed efficiency of beef cattle to improve their productivity.CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS3.0 Minimum Specifications:
Ability to analyze gas fluxes of methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen, and hydrogen from individual animals
Ability to aggregate and determine herd averages
AC plug
Use of skid for in-barn placement and movement by skid steer
Options for WiFi and cellular data transfer for remote data collection
Ability to autocalibrate
Windows-compatible instrument software to facilitate data entry (with compatible scales), data management, and software support
Capacity to sample up to 30 animals
On-site training and installation
4.0 Government Furnished: N/A5.0 Deliverables/Schedule:
NEA Food Systems Research
63 Carrigan Drive
Burlington, VT 05405
Delivery: 90 days after receipt of award
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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