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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Contents Project General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 Background

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Deliverables / Schedule

6.0 Summary of Requirements:

Project Replacement of lost and damaged weather stations in the LEF/EYNF, PR General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

The USDA Forest Service IITF in San Juan P.R intends to award a purchase order. to replace the lost and damaged weather stations in the LEF/EYNF, PR. The requirement includes eight Rugged Carbon Fiber Tripod and five new all in one Micro Weather Sensor- (MWS-C400) with cellular LTE-M, GPS , compass, solar power system with a rechargeable battery pack that could be placed in nearly any environment for weather reporting in real time. Shall have a continuous operation and the ability to endure extended periods of harsh environmental conditions. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334519

As part of the

2.0 Background

During September 2022, the Research areas were impacted by sustained storm damage from winds and excessive rain as a result of Hurricane Fiona. During this natural disaster, sustained winds of 85 miles per hour were recorded, and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a rainfall event that exceeded 30 inches in parts of Puerto Rico. As a result, the weather stations were affected by the winds, and it is necessary to replace them with rugged and more resistant weather stations that can perform a continuous operation and endure extended periods of harsh environmental conditions.

The requirement is for eight Rugged Carbon Fiber Tripod and five MWS®–C400 (Micro Weather Sensor) professional-grade, all-in-one weather sensor with cellular LTE-M; with a built-in GPS and compass from Intellisense Systems, Inc. The International Institute of Tropical Forestry Research and Development in San Juan P.R. objective’s is to develop and deliver knowledge which supports the conservation of forests, grasslands, wildlife, and watersheds of the American tropics.

Priority research areas include forest ecology, ecosystem functions and services, disturbance ecology, climatology, watershed management and restoration, urban ecology and stewardship, and natural resources policy and governance, primarily in Latin America and the Caribbean. One of our study areas is the weather, and its effects of changing rainfall, temperature, relative humidity, and winds speed. All our research areas are inside the forest, nearby to coast areas and fair away sites without power electricity. A weather station is an essential equipment and part of our research projects.

An automated weather station is an integrated system of components that are used to measure, record, and often transmit weather parameters such as temperature, wind speed and direction, and precipitation. Weather stations are used on land for a variety of operational and research purposes. The requested equipment shall be lightweight, wireless, all-in-one equipment that precisely and reliably delivers meteorological data. Shall have wireless unattended ground sensors, a cloud-based data logging, communications, a solar power system with a rechargeable battery pack; and should be placed in nearly any environment for weather reporting in real time. Shall have a software that delivers a complete overview of the sensors that have privacy protection and send alerts when sensors move, or tampering has been detected.

The software should also enable users to remotely send commands or change reporting frequency. Since our research projects areas are located in a tropical region, we are affected by tropical systems yearly; this means that the equipment shall have the capability of a continuous operation and the ability to endure extended periods of harsh environmental conditions The Intellisense Systems INC provided all the requirements in just one equipment for these particulate measurements, not provided by other vendors.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Minimum requirements: The equipment must measure temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, peak wind speed, wind direction, and precipitation. Shall be all-in-one station that precisely and reliably delivers meteorological data. Shall also be completely wireless with a solar power system and a rechargeable battery pack to autonomously gather and report the requested parameters. Shall have the capability of continuous operation and the ability to endure extended periods of harsh environmental conditions. Small enough to fit inside a backpack and installed or placed in nearly any environment for weather reporting in real time. With a built-in GPS and compass, that can offer more accurate measurements of wind speed and direction. This sensor also shall include a cellular LTE-M modem for reliable and fully remote data transmission and autonomous processing. Shall have a software that enables the access, and export data from anywhere, and remotely received commands. This software shall also have the capability of receive alerts in a case of tampering.

Performance:

Sensor Specification

Temperature:

Temperature Range: -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140 °F) Resolution: 0.1°C Accuracy: ± 0.2°C at 25°C (77°F)

Barometric Pressure:

Range: 600 to 1110 mb Resolution: 0.01 mb Accuracy: ± 0.5 mb at 25°C (900-1100 mb)

Relative Humidity:

Range: 0 to 100% Resolution: 1% Accuracy: ± 2%

Precipitation:

Range: 0 to 152 mm/hr (0 to 6 in/hr) Resolution: 0.25 mm/hr (.01 in/hr) Accuracy: ± 2.5 mm/hr (0.1 in/hr) or 10% (whichever is greater)

Wind Speed:

Range: 0 to 28 m/s (0 to 55 knots) Resolution: 0.5 m/s (1 knot) Accuracy: ± 3%

Wind Direction:

Range: 0° to 359° Resolution: 1° Accuracy: ± 5°

Dust Accumulation:

Range: 0 to 100% (Quality Control Sensor) Resolution: 1% Accuracy: ± 10%

Unit Properties:

Weight :3.2 lb

Dimensions:

H: 21 cm (8.5 in) W: 14 cm (5.5 in) D: 14 cm (5.5 in)

Mounting Hardware:

1/4-20 threaded camera mount

Power Management:

Solar Cell Array and Onboard Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Continuous operation and the ability to endure extended periods of harsh environmental conditions

Communications:

Integrated LTE-M Cellular Modem Transmits data to command and control elements via satellite and can receive commands for observing or image requests.

Software:

Cloud-based system that Enables the access and the export data from internet.

With a Disable GPS reporting function.

Tampering/ movement alerts

Expansion Port:

Threaded M8 Serial Connector Rated to IP67 Waterproof Standards That Allows new capabilities to be added and easy integration of other fielded sensors, including external power and laptop connectivity as well as easy integration of other field sensors.

Power & Data Cable (15 ft) USB-to-serial adapter 110VAC wall charging adapter IP 67 waterproof rating (cable only) Enables data access to local device Can be used for local power charging

Tripod Adjustable swivel head adapter for off-camber installation Heavy duty center tie-down loop for securing installation Rugged Feet with anchor holes for ground stakes Field tested in 92 kt winds Stowed Size: 5 in x 5 in x 23 in Deployed Height: 6 ft Weight: 5 lb Material: 7075 T9 Aluminum Color: Black

4.0 Deliverables / Schedule

All written deliverables shall be phrased in layperson language.

The equipment must be shipped within 60 days after receipt of the order to the following person:

Maysaa Ittayem Jardin Botanico Sur 1201 Calle Ceiba San Juan P.R. 00926-1119 Email: maysaa.ittayem@usda.gov

Delivery Type: FOB Destination (As defined in FAR 2.101-Definitions, the seller or consignor is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss.)

Warranty:

The system must be a new current production complete system and be fully supported. The contractor shall provide a 1-year warranty to include service, parts, and factory labor. Shipping cost to factory and service engineer travel expenses extra. This warranty does not cover equipment warranted by another manufacturer or replacement of expendable, consumable, or limited life items.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is expected to result in the award of a firm-fixed-price contract for two Micro Weather Sensor- (MWS-C400).

As described under the requirements section and the Key delivery table below of this solicitation. This solicitation is prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

• This proposed procurement will be a Brand Name Justification under North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 334519- Meteorological instruments manufacturing

Key Deliverables

Item No.

Deliverable / Item Title Quantity Description Due By

1 Micro Weather Sensor-

(MWS-C400)

Part Number- C400

5 Micro Weather Sensor MWS-C400 al in one system with cellular LTE-M, GPS , compass, solar power system with a rechargeable battery pack. Sensor specification:

Temperature, Relative humidity, wind speed and direction, dust accumulation, precipitation, and barometric pressure.

60 days after receipt of order.

2 Tripod with Mounting and Staking Kit 9000-05700-20

8 Rugged Carbon Fiber Tripod with Mounting and Staking Kit

60 days after receipt of order.

3 Cellular CFM Intl LTE-M SIM Card Part Number: TEL-INT

5 Cellular SIM Card installation and test 60 days after receipt of order

4 15- Foot Adapter Cable to serial adapter and DC Wall Converter Part Number-7175-02500-15

5 15-foot USB(A)-to-Serial Adapter Cable and DC Wall Converter

60 days after receipt of order

5 Quantimet C400 Device fee 3

– Year- Part Number QMD3- S400

5 Quantimet C400 Device Fee 3 Years 60 days after receipt of order

6 Device Fee -Q-DEV FEE 1 Device Fee for Quantimet Only 60 days after receipt of order

Inspection and Acceptance: Both inspection and acceptance will be by the Government / Contracting Officer Representative at Destination

6.0 Summary of Requirements:

Unless otherwise instructed in this contract, the contractor is solely responsible for all the requirements stated herein.

Point of Contact and Contracting Officer Representative for this Contract is:

Maysaa Ittayem Jardin Botanico Sur 1201 Calle Ceiba San Juan, P.R. 00926-1119 Phone:787-764-7205 and 787-504-5416 Email: maysaa.ittayem@usda.gov

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