PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT PWS CONVIRON GROWTH CHAMBER CONVERSION.docx
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Performance Work Statement
Contents
| Project Title | 3 |
| General Information | 3 |
| 1.0 Background and Purpose | 3 |
| 2.0 Definitions | 3 |
| Contractor Requirements | 3 |
| 3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks | 3 |
| 4.0 Deliverable / Schedule | 3 |
| 5.0 Government Furnished | 4 |
| 6.0 Travel | 4 |
| 7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel | 4 |
| 8.0 Security Requirements | 4 |
| 9.0 Data Rights | 4 |
| 10.0 Section 508 - Electronic and Information Technology Standards | 4 |
| 11.0 Performance Requirement Measures | 4 |
Project Title Conversion of a walk-in Conviron Growth Chamber Air Conditioning to Air Cooled System
General Information
1.0 Background and Purpose
A major objective of our research unit is studying the impact of environmental conditions, such as temperature, on the development and susceptibility of food crops. Critical to this mission is the ability to grow crops in our temperature controlled growth chamber made by the company Conviron. The temperature, lighting, and other systems in this chamber are all tightly controlled within scientifically defined parameters by Conviron-patented software and computer system. It is important that all the physical components of the system be compatible as the Conviron computer system and software must operate the air-conditioning and lighting systems. The proposed construction project aims to alter one component of the air-conditioning system – the water-cooled condenser must be changed to an air-cooled condenser. Other components, such as the A/C compressor also require modification or replacement. All components must be compatible with the existing Conviron hardware and computer system to operate correctly. Further, all post-installation testing must be done using the Conviron user interface and system controls. Our building infrastructure is no longer able to supply chilled water sufficient to operate the existing system.
2.0 Definitions
None used.
Contractor Requirements
3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks
Contractor must be trained and certified to modify Conviron environmental control systems, including the user interface and the electrical/software control of the temperature and lighting components. Contractor should be competent in the installation of all necessary plumbing/electrical components for installation of air-cooled condenser. Contractor should be knowledgeable in programming the software and performance testing the system for accurate performance within Conviron’s original user specifications for acceptable scientific parameters.
4.0 Deliverable / Schedule
Contractor should order all materials and make a best faith effort to have materials shipped to the SRRC in New Orleans within 30 business days of contract agreement.
Contractor should install all components and ensure compatibility with Conviron software within 30 business days of materials arriving in New Orleans.
Contractor should test the system using the Conviron computer user interface for a period of 24 hours and provide written results of temperature control testing (temperature settings vs actual temperature) after installation with and without full lighting. Temperature control must be within Conviron Growth Chamber original specifications. Contractor should be available for at least a period of 1 year for trouble shooting and instructions with awareness of software programing procedures.
Key Deliverables
| Item No. |
| Deliverable |
| Objective |
| Due |
| 1 |
| Materials |
| Deliver Materials |
| No later than 30 business days after contract award |
| 2 |
| Installation |
| Install and testing |
| No later than 30 business days after materials arrive at SRRC |
5.0 Government Furnished
Access to Textile building, ground floor is provided. Proper electrical outlets will be provided. Hole in Building for pipes and appropriate outdoor concrete pad will also be provided.
6.0 Travel
Contractor should make all travel arrangements for their needs and include as part of quote. No travel needed by Government employee.
7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel
Contractor personnel should be trained and approved for operation of Conviron computer control systems, Conviron installed air conditioning systems (including all plumbing and electrical connections), and the Conviron computer system interface operation for post-installation testing.
8.0 Security Requirements
Contractor should meet qualifications for entrance to US government facilities, including current COVID vaccination/testing requirements.
9.0 Data Rights
If data regarding growth chamber tolerances are acquired, it should be shared with government.
10.0 Section 508 - Electronic and Information Technology Standards No IT technology is to be acquired
11.0 Performance Requirement Measures
| Performance Objective |
| Required Task or Deliverable |
| Performance Standard |
| Method of Surveillance |
| Positive/Negative Incentive |
% for NOT meeting the Task
| Growth Chamber should have reliable and accurate temperature control system |
| Growth Chamber should reach and maintain desired temperature indefinitely and fluctuate only within Conviron specifications |
| Temperatures should not fluctuate beyond stated tolerances for the Conviron growth chamber. Fluctuation between two set points should be monitored with lights on and off. |
24 hours of testing after installation.
1 year of technical assistance.
+/- 1% of total monthly price for each variance of +/- 1% variance from standard.
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