Attachment 2 Statement of Work Specifications Solicitation 1232SA26Q0806.pdf

Statement of Work (SOW) Project: Locomotion Compensator, Insect Behavior Monitoring System

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Scope of Work:

Procurement of a locomotion compensator insect behavior monitoring system. The goal of purchasing this piece of equipment is to develop a robust, objective assay system capable of quantifying insect movements. This equipment is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of compounds and molecules designed to interfere with the insect chemosensory system.

2.0 Background:

Current research objectives of the Biological Control of Insects Research Laboratory in Columbia, Missouri, is to identify and develop novel tools that can be used to control agricultural pest insects. Unit scientists specialize in identifying the molecules involved in the insect olfactory system and use various means to interfere with their normal function, seeking to develop tools that can be used to modify insect foraging behavior and therefore prevent crop damage. The unit does not currently possess equipment to objectively evaluate the effectiveness of these tools.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks:

Provide one complete locomotion compensating servosphere capable of monitoring and recording movements of insects ranging in size from 1-10mm. See attached ‘Specifications’ document.

4.0 Government Furnished: N/A

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule:

6.0 Travel: N/A

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel: Key Contact person at the USDA ARS Biological Control of Insects Research Lab: jacob.corcoran@usda.gov (573-882-4056)

8.0 Security Requirements: N/A

9.0 Data Rights: N/A

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

Specification Document Project: Locomotion Compensator, Insect Behavior Monitoring System

– Columbia, MO BCIRL

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Introduction:

1.1 The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific inhouse research agency with the mission to deliver scientific solutions to national and global agricultural challenges.

The ARS has been tasked to find solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day from field to table. The ARS delivers cutting-edge, scientific tools and innovative solutions for American farmers, producers, industry, and communities to support the nourishment and well-being of all people; sustain our nation’s agroecosystems and natural resources; and ensure the economic competitiveness and excellence of our agriculture.

1.2 The USDA, ARS, Biological Control of Insects Research Laboratory, located in Columbia, Missouri, has a requirement for biophysical instrumentation designed to objectively monitor, record, and quantify insect movements.

2.0 Objectives: This requirement is for a Locomotion Compensating device capable of recording and analyzing the movements of insects ranging in size from 1-10 mm.

This system allows for analytical procedures that permit the rapid identification of chemical signals that influence insect behavior, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of behavior-modifying compounds under development as pest control tools.

3.0 Specifications:

Locomotion Compensator must possess the following characteristics:

1) Sphere Unit:

Sphere, 300mM in diameter Aerostatic support X and Y motors X and Y encoders Sensor and light source support Side mount support

2) Control Unit: Power supply Video display Signal conditioning electronics

Feedback adjustment (Gain and Filter) Light source power supply and regulator Data output (RS232 serial connection) Event status inputs Air pump for the aerostatic support

3) Sensor: Video CMOS camera with Macro zoom lens

4) Light Source: IR and Visible LED illuminators

5) Supports: Mounting bracket for stimulus tube Mounting bracket for side-view camera

6) Software The 'TrackSphere' program collects and stores the displacement data, reconstructs the walking path and provides track analysis

4.0 Period of Performance: Delivery must be 150 days after receipt of award (ARO).

5.0 Inspection and Acceptance: All inspections shall be performed by the assigned Contracting Officers Representative.