Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf
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- Purchase and Install Seed Cooler Federal contract opportunity
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This document is a detailed Statement of Work for a Walk-in Seed Storage Cooler Unit for the USDA ARS Corn Host Plant Resistance Research Unit at Mississippi State University. The unit requires an 18'8" long x 13' wide x 7'10" temperature and humidity-controlled chamber to store seed germplasm, with specifications including maintaining a 45-degree Fahrenheit temperature (±5 degrees) and 30% relative humidity (±2%). The refrigeration system must use newer Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) refrigerants, specifically a Split system with R448A or R449A, Trenton brand condenser, and a low-profile evaporator with dehumidification capabilities.
The procurement is driven by the current 30-year-old seed cooler's frequent breakdowns, which are putting critical seed germplasm development and collection at risk. The evaluation criteria will focus on personnel qualifications, technical capability, team experience with similar projects, and pricing. The unit includes additional features such as a 36" personnel door, 3 two-tube 4' vapor-proof fluorescent light fixtures, Galvalume texture finish, and an anti-microbial interior. The vendor must provide a one-year warranty covering parts, labor, and expenses from the date of startup and acceptance.
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Walk-in seed storage cooler Unit
Product Service Code: Refrigeration Equipment
1. Background
The seed germplasm developed by the USDA ARS Corn Host Plant Resistance Research Unit is considered by the agency to be a critical asset. It is housed in a seed cooler at Mississippi State University which is currently not functioning, putting years of progress in germplasm development and collection at risk. The current cooler is 30 years old, experiencing frequent breakdowns and not maintaining the optimal temperature.
2. Description
The USDA ARS Corn Host Plant Resistance Research Unit in Mississippi State, MS, is currently in need of purchasing a new walk-in seed cooler unit. The unit must enable organized storage of a seed collection consisting of individual packets of seed for the breeding program.
3. SPECIFICATIONS:
To install 18’8” long x 13’ wide x 7’10” high outside dimensions and 18’2” long x 12’6” wide x 7’2” high inside dimensions temperature & humidity-controlled chamber that maintains a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit with a span of plus/minus 5 degrees and 30% relative humidity, -2%. The unit needs temperature and humidity controls and should have a Galvalume texture finished and anti-microbial interior finished. The interior should have 3 2-tube, 4’ vapor proof florescent light fixtures. There shall be a 36” personnel door. The refrigeration must use the newer Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) refrigerants and shall be a Split system, R448A or R449A, Trenton brand condenser completes with all-weather enclosure. The evaporator should be a low-profile design, with PSC motors and a dehumidification system. Cooler will be installed indoors in a building with no heating or cooling. In addition to one year warranty covering parts, labor, and expenses beginning on date of startup and acceptance, the unit must be 18’8” long x 13’ wide x 7’10” to fit existing space which will house the seed storage unit.
4. Evaluation Criteria
Personnel qualifications and technical Capability Experience: This includes having qualified personnel with previous experience working as a team on similar projects Price
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