Specifications_1232SA25Q0651.pdf
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This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Biomark PIT tags, PIT tag readers, software, and measuring boards for the USDA-ARS National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center in Franklin, Maine. The center requires four software subscriptions, four tag readers, backup hardware for PIT tag readers, 11,500 PIT tags, and two measuring boards (one 100cm and one 50cm) to support their Atlantic salmon breeding program.
The detailed specifications mandate that the equipment must be compatible with existing Biomark systems, including HPR readers and DCM software. PIT tags must be 12.5mm x 2.12mm, operate at 134.2 kHz, comply with ISO standards 11784/11785 FDX-B, and be compatible with Biomark HPR PIT tag readers. Measuring boards must be Bluetooth-capable, compatible with DCM Software, and able to measure fish up to 50cm and 100cm in length. The procurement will support the center's research on salmon growth, weight, length, and survival monitoring through individual fish tracking.
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Specifications – The “Equal” item in accordance with the “Brand Name or Equal” of this solicitation must meet or exceed the follow characteristics:
Specifications for Biomark PIT tags and PIT Tag Readers with Software – Brand Name or Equal
Delivery: USDA-ARS-National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center (NCWMAC) 25 Salmon Farm Rd Franklin, ME 04634
Background and objectives: The USDA ARS National Cold-Water Marine Aquaculture Center (Franklin, ME) is an Atlantic salmon breeding program. This program is a family-based breeding program that utilizes the deployment of thousands of smolt sized salmon from various family crosses to growers in the Northeast area.
Each fish is individually tagged with a Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tag, a type of radio frequency identification device (RFID), so their growth (weight and length) and survival can be monitored.
Our lab currently uses Biomark PIT tags, Biomark PIT Tag readers/antennas and Biomark software. We are requesting four subscriptions to the software, four tag readers, additional backup hardware for the pit tag readers (antenna, comm cable, charger), 11,500 PIT Tags, and two measuring boards. The lab would like a larger measuring board (100cm) that would be used for the harvest evaluation research study and a smaller board (50cm) that would be used for sea lice and disease research studies.
Minimum Specifications/Features:
Software:
1. Compatible with Biomark
PIT tags Reader/Antenna Electronic length board Bar code reader
PIT tags:
1. PIT tags are 12.5mm Length x 2.12mm Diameter (this is the min and max required size for salmon (approximately 20g-50g) at pit tagging).
2. Low-frequency 134.2 kHz operation
3. ISO standards 11784/11785 FDX-B compliant
4. Must be compatible with Biomark HPR PIT tag readers
PIT Tag reader backup hardware:
1. Compatible with Biomark HPR Reader (antenna, charger and communication cable have connections specific to the HPR Reader. The reader works seamlessly with the required software.) We currently own five Biomark HPR Readers that occasionally need cable and antenna replacements.
Measuring boards:
1. Compatible with DCM Software.
2. Bluetooth capable so can be used in wet environments.
3. Capable of measuring fish up to 50cm & 100cm in length.
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