Automated Fiber Analyzer Specification Sheet.docx

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Fiber analyzer with pump system, automated (24 sample size) with accessories for the USDA, ARS in Hagerman, ID
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This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an Automated Fiber Analyzer with accessories for the USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Hagerman, ID.

The RFQ requires a laboratory instrument capable of quantifying crude fiber, acid detergent fiber, and neutral detergent fiber in food and feed samples, with a minimum sample size of 0.5-1.0 g. The system must be fully automated with auto-sampling and able to hold a minimum of 24 samples for unattended fiber analysis. The required accessories include a cubetainer with tap, heat sealer, filter bags, water heater assembly, marker, desiccant/moisture stop assembly, and bag weigh holder. The solicitation is a small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 334516 and a size standard of 1,000 employees. Offers are due by July 25, 2024 at 3pm EDT and should be submitted to Shelley Steen at shelley.steen@usda.gov. The required delivery date is September 17, 2024.

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Functional Specifications

We require a laboratory instrument capable of quantifying crude fiber, acid detergent fiber, and neutral detergent fiber in food and feed samples. We also require accessories for the analyzer.

Fiber analyzer requirements:

1) Capable of measuring total crude fiber, acid detergent fiber, and neutral detergent fiber in feed/food samples. Minimum Sample size should be within the range of 0.5-1.0 g.

2) Fully automated system with auto-sampling. Chemical additions, rinses, filtration, and heating are performed automatically in a closed system. The system must hold a minimum of 24 samples for unattended fiber analysis.

3) Sample analysis adheres to the AOCS Ba 6a-05 crude fiber method.

4) The system should operate at 120v.

The following accessories are also required:

· Cubetainer with Tap

· Heat Sealer 8” 120v 50/60Hz

· Filter bags for fiber analysis

· Water heater assembly 120V

· Marker Acetone Resistance black

· Dessicant/Moisture Stop Assembly

· Bag weigh holder If the make or model quoted is not the Ankom Delta, please provide the accessories for the unit quoted.

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