1119773 Photometric Analyzer - SOW FY24.doc
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This document is a Statement of Work (SOW) for a filter photometer required by the USDA-ARS Cropping Systems and Water Quality Research Unit (CSWQRU) in Columbia, MO. The CSWQRU requires a filter photometer identical to its existing instrument to analyze water, soil, and plant tissue samples for a range of dissolved constituents. The new photometer must have specific technical requirements, including single-channel operation, absorbance resolution of 0.001 A or better, 300-850 nm spectral range, and concurrent pH, conductivity, and photometric analysis. The photometer must be delivered within 45 days after award via lift-gate delivery to the CSWQRU facility. The related federal contract opportunity indicates the USDA-ARS intends to make a sole-source award to Thermo Fisher Scientific under the simplified acquisition procedures, as they are the only vendor that meets the technical requirements. Interested parties may submit capability statements by May 9, 2024, but this is not a request for competitive quotes.
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Statement of Work (SOW) Project: Filter Photometer – Cropping Systems and Water Quality Research Unit
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.0 Scope of Work:
Provide a filter photometer to analyze water samples, soil extracts, and plant tissue extracts for a wide range of dissolved constituents in the Soil and Water Quality Lab at the USDA-ARS Cropping Systems and Water Quality Research Unit (CSWQRU) in Columbia, MO. This instrument must be identical to the existing instrument for efficiency and to provide long-term data continuity.
2.0 Background:
The CSWQRU researches the effects of cropping system management practices on soil and water quality and conducts research in support of the Long-Term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) network. Surface water samples are collected from streams and autosamplers for analysis of nutrients and other compounds; soil samples and plant tissue samples are collected, ground, and extracted for a wide range of colorimeteric analyses in addition to fundamental pH and conductivity measurements. The current laboratory instrumentation does not have the throughput capacity to analyze all of the the time-sensitive, event-based samples received without violating holding times and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) standards. We are seeking a second filter photometer to provide the required data in accordance with research objectives and approved analytical protocols. The new filter photometer will operate in parallel with the existing filter photometer. The data produced by the new filter photometer must be fully interchangeable with the existing filter photometer data for efficiency and for long-term data continuity.
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks:
Specifications include:
1. Single channel filter photometer
2. Absorbance resolution of 0.001 A or better
3. Minimum absorbance range: 0.0-3.0 A
4. Minimum spectral range: 300 – 850 nm
5. Minimum 10 filter positions
6. Concurrent pH, conductivity, and photometric analysis
7. Automated system for hands-free analysis
8. Shipping and lift-gate delivery to 1406 E. Rollins Road, Columbia MO 65211
9. Operates with 120 V or 240 V power supply Brand Name or Equivalent:
Thermo Scientific Gallery Aqua Master with ECM.
4.0 Deliverables / Schedule:
The filter photometer should be delivered via lift-gate delivery to 1406 E. Rollins Road, Columbia MO 65211 by 45 days after award. There is no loading dock at the receiving facility.
5.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel:
Vendor’s personnel should be trained and certified to provide technical advice on installation and operation of the instrument.
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