The Department of Agriculture is issuing a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for the expansion and upgrading of Micro-Oxymax respirometer systems, specifically the Micro-Oxymax 20 Chamber System with Accessories. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, classified under NAICS code 334516 and PSC code 6640, requires a system that meets the current state-of-the-art model and is compatible with existing Columbus Instruments Micro-Oxymax systems. The successful contractor will need to standardize the systems to GLS-80 wide mouth flasks and lid assemblies with 3/8 tubing connections, and expand one system to full capacity with 20 additional channels.
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Description
Respirometer channels and upgrades for determining degradation of materials in various media
Recommended Instrument:
Micro-Oxymax 20 Chamber System with Accessories.
The Industrial Pilot Plant needs to expand our respirometry capabilities and upgrade current systems. Our systems are at the limit with demand from researchers in line to use the equipment and need to be expanded with additional channels. Upgrades are required to maintain standardization and reproducibility between the systems. The respirometers are located in a multi-user facility used by BRU, partners, HPFR and open to others.
The new respirometer expansion and upgrades must meet the following specifications:
Must be compatible with all the features of the current respirometer which is a Micro-Oxymax Columbus Instruments system
Measurements must be comparable from both instruments
Must be a system that is the current state-of-the-art model that is used throughout the research community
Specific needs for each Columbus Instruments Micro-Oxymax system are as follows:
2024-0323-6 (USDA property tag PP0000115503)
Expand to full capacity with 20 additional channels
Standardize to GLS-80 wide mouth flasks and lid assemblies with 3/8 tubing connections
2022-0277-4 (USDA property tag PP0000114647)
Standardize to 3/8 tubing
Standardize to GLS-80 wide mouth lid assemblies with 3/8 tubing connections
Standardize pass through tubing entry to square 45 degree port
2024-0124-1 (USDA property tag PP0000115340)
Standardize to 3/8 tubing
Standardize to GLS-80 wide mouth flasks and lid assemblies with 3/8 tubing connections
Standardize pass through tubing entry to square 45 degree port
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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