Specifications.pdf

Project: Methane Analyzing System with Hydrogen Sampling and Exclusion Gate for Large Group Studies purchase

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Scope of Work:

The UDSA-ARS is requesting bids for purchase of a Methane Analyzing System with Hydrogen sampling and exclusion gate for large group studies purchase. Specifications for the purchase are itemized below.

2.0 Background: The USDA-ARS Prairie du Sac station will add the Methane Analyzing

System with Hydrogen sampling and exclusion gate for dairy cattle studies measuring carbon, hydrogen, and methane emissions.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks:

Methane Analyzing System with Hydrogen Sampling and Exclusion Gate for Large Group Studies to measure gas emission.

Key Features:

• Methane analyzer

• Carbon dioxide analyzer

• Hydrogen analyzer

• Feed dispensing unit

• Free-stall cart

• Auto-calibration of gas sensors

• Mass scale for carbon dioxide measurements

• Removable exclusion gate for group or pen studies

• Installation of all components

• Employee training and company representative present on first day of use

• Yearly service contract o Data access o Hardware and software support o Hardware and software maintenance

Delivery:

Delivery to US Dairy Forage Research Center farm at S8822 Sunset Drive, Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin.

4.0 Government Furnished:

Government will provide access to farm for delivery and employee training.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule:

Employee training should occur within a month of delivery. Company representative needs to be on site for first day of use.