Attachment 1 Specification Document 1232SA25Q0094.pdf

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT of AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURE RESEARCH SERVICE

PA-LNMRU

Bushland, TX 79012

Summary of Procurement Request for a Supply Purchase

Requirement Name: In Vitro Gas Production System: (Brand Name RFS Gas Production System or Equal)

Suggested Method of Procurement: Open Market

POC: Lana Castleberry

Prior Contract: N/A

Required Delivery Date: 60 days after receipt of order

Specification Document General Information:

Background and Purpose:

The Livestock Nutrient Management Research Unit (LNMRU) at Bushland, Texas conducts experiments to determine how different types of diets and feed additives affect feed efficiency in beef cattle. Measuring the amount of gas that is produced in the rumen of cattle fed these diets is an important part of determining feed efficiency. For example, the production of methane in the rumen indicates a loss of energy to the growing animal. Using an in.vitro method (performed in bottles, rather than in a living organism) allows preliminary experiments to be conducted without subjecting animals to treatments by simulating conditions in the rumen. Compared to live animal experiments, in vitro experiments are fast, inexpensive, and allow for more treatments to be compared at once.

1. Definitions:

1. USDA: Unites States Department of Agriculture

2. ARS: Agricultural Research Service

3. LNMRU: Livestock Nutrient Management Research Unit

Specification Requirements:

2. Technical Requirements/Tasks:

This office requires the procurement of a In Vitro Gas Production System (Brand Name ANKOM RF Gas Production System or Equal). This system must be able to monitoring and measuring gas production. Additionally, we require accessory that support the function of this product or like items that will accommodate similar function to the name brand system.

• In Vitro Gas Production System

- (1) RFS - RF Gas Production System, #1-5 (Brand Name or Equal)

- (45) RF1X Gas Production Module Gen3, #6-50 (Brand Name or Equal)

- (50) RF37 250ml / Diameter 20.3 cm - Glass Bottle, Coated, Clear, w/ Septa Port, w/Si-

PTFE Septum and Cap (Brand Name or Equal)

- (30) RF16 Gas Production Rechargeable Battery Pack (Brand Name or Equal)

- Shipping and Handling Charge and all applicable fees mailto:ryan.arsenault@usda.gov

• RFS - RF Gas Production System

- Must be able to preform the following tasks

- Wireless real-time data collection of gas production in individual bottles

- Measurement resolution of +/- 0.04 psi (0.45 mL volume of gas)

- Ability to set internal gas pressure limits down to at least 0.5 psi

- Ability to set data collection intervals

- Ability to collect the gas produced for components analysis

- Ability to run no less than 50 bottles simultaneously

- Ability to export data to Excel for further analysis

3. Deliverable / Schedule:

Key Deliverables

4. Government Furnished: N/A

5. Travel: N/A

6. Contractor’s Key Personnel: N/A

7. Security Requirements: N/A

8. Data Rights: N/A

9. Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards: N/A

10. Performance Requirement Measures: N/A

11. Market Research Quotes (if any): Quote and Information Included

12. Suggested Source: GSA

13. Delivery/Ship to Address: USDA ARS CPRL 2300 Experiment Station Road, Bushland, TX 79012