Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 12805B25Q0063
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This is a specifications document (Attachment 1) for solicitation 12805B25Q0063 from the USDA Agricultural Research Service's Oklahoma and Central Plains Agricultural Research Center in El Reno, OK. The document details requirements for two GreenFeed units and ten SmartFeed Pros for measuring respiratory gas fluxes from beef cattle.
The GreenFeed units must be free-stall units with AC power, auto-calibration, dual-hopper system, and sensors for methane, carbon dioxide, and oxygen consumption. They require wind sensors for outdoor use, modems for data transfer, and include a one-year service contract with data access and support. The SmartFeed Pros must have stainless steel feed bins, with three units requiring modems, and must work with standard low-frequency duplex RFID ear tags. The feeders must control individual animal feed intake on a daily basis with adjustable bins. All equipment must be delivered within 90 days to El Reno, OK, with installation completed within one month after delivery. Credits must be given for retiring one older GreenFeed unit and two outdated SmartFeed Pros.
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Solicitation No. 12805B25Q0063 Attachment 1
SPECIFICATIONS
(Brand Name or Equal)
1.0 Specifications Description:
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Oklahoma and Central
Area Research Center (OCPARC) in El Reno, OK requires two (2) GreenFeed units to measure respiratory gas fluxes from beef cattle and ten (10) SmartFeed Pros.
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1.1 GreenFeeds
Quantity: Two (2)
Unit Type: Each
Salient Characteristics:
• The units should be free-stall units with AC power
• The units must have auto-calibration
• A dual-hopper system is required
• Along with sensors for methane and carbon dioxide sensors, the units must be equipped with an oxygen consumption sensor
• Units will be used outside, therefore wind sensors are required
• Units must have a modem for data transfer
• A one-year service contract is required. The service contract must include data access, hardware and software support
• Units must include a three-year supply of certified calibration gas, span gas, regulators, and carbon dioxide cartridges.
• New product installation to ensure complete functionality is required
• Credit must be given to retire older GreenFeed unit
1.2 SmartFeed Pros
Quantity: Ten (10)
Unit type: Each
Salient Characteristics:
• Must have stainless steel feed bin
• Three (3) units must be equipped with a modem
• Must work with a standard low frequence duplex RFID ear tag
• Feeder must have a design so that the usage of specific animals can be controlled, i.e., when an animal has received a set amount of feed for the day, the animal is no longer allowed to receive any more
• A specific animal’s intake must be able to be controlled on a daily basis
Solicitation No. 12805B25Q0063 Attachment 1
• Feed bin must be adjustable, so that smaller and larger animals can consume feed from the bin
• A one-year service contract on all ten (10) units, that includes data access, hardware and software support and maintenance must be included
• A credit for retirement of two (2) outdated SmartFeed Pros must be included.
2.0 Place of Delivery
Delivery: Oklahoma and Central Plains Agricultural Research Center, 7207 West Cheyenne Street, El Reno, OK 73036
A skid steer will be available for unloading
3.0 Delivery Schedule
Item QTY Unit Place of Delivery Delivery Date
GreenFeed 2 Units See section 2.0 90 days
SmartFeed Pros 10 Each See section 2.0 90 days
Service contract for GreenFeed units 1 Each Virtual/Off-site One Year Period of Performance
Service contract for SmartFeed Pros 1 Each Virtual/Off-site One Year Period of Performance
New product installation 1 Each Virtual/Off-site One month after delivery
4.0 Delivery Point of Contact
Neil Fobes, 405-650-0083, William.fobes@usda.gov
5.0 Additional Requirements
N/A
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