Attachment 01 - Minimum Specifications.pdf
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- Rumen PH Boluses Federal contract opportunity
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- 12805B25Q0023
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This document is an attachment containing the minimum technical specifications for rumen pH boluses required under a federal contract opportunity. The government is seeking to purchase 110 rumen pH boluses that can monitor pH levels in beef steers for up to 150 days. The boluses must have an accuracy of 0.2pH for the first 90 days and 0.4pH from days 91-150, and transmit data to a base station at least every 10 minutes. The boluses must be compatible with standard bolus gun equipment and be 130mm x 32mm in size, weighing 180 grams. Delivery is required by March 15, 2025. The related federal contract opportunity, Solicitation Number 12805B25Q0023, is a full and open competition for the rumen pH boluses, with no set-aside. Offerors must provide detailed pricing, acknowledgment of the evaluation criteria, verification of their status as an authorized vendor, and other required documentation to be considered for award.
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Specifications Rumen pH Boluses for Beef Steers
GENERAL INFORMATION
52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999)
MOONSYST Smart Rumen Bolus pH, but any Rumen pH bolus that meets these requirements will be considered.
No used or refurbished equipment will be considered.
1.0 Background and Purpose:
Scientists at the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) are developing scientific information and new technology to solve high priority problems for the U.S. beef, sheep, and swine industries. As a part of this effort, they need to measure ruminal pH in beef steers for up to 150 days.
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
2.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks:
The Contractor shall provide 110 rumen pH boluses no later than March 15, 2025. Boluses should be compatible with standard bolus gun equipment. Boluses should have the following specs:
130mm x 32 mm in size and weigh 180grams, have an accuracy of ±0.2pH for 90 days, and then ±0.4pH from 91 to 150 days. Data should be transmitted to the base station at least every 10 minutes.
Rumen pH boluses must deliver data and require no additional monthly fees or subscription fees.
3.0 Deliverable / Schedule/ Address:
We will need this product by April of the 2025 fiscal year. We realize delivery could be delayed, but we would like to receive the product no later than by March 15, 2025 after the award to accommodate a project. Facility address is listed below:
USMARC
844 Road 313 Clay Center NE 68933
Key Deliverables
Item No.
Deliverable
Objective
Due
1 110 Smart Rumen Bolus pH Units
Accuracy of ±0.2pH for 90 days, and then ±0.4pH from 91 to 150 days.
March 15, 2025
2 Plug & Play Gateway System
4.0 Government Furnished:
1) Steers and barn location with electricity for study requiring pH boluses.
5.0 Performance Requirement Measures:
Rumen pH boluses must meet the specifications listed above.
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