SSN JRB-2025-32 - C-Lock GreenFeed System.pdf

SSN # JRB-2025-25 – C-Lock GreenFeed System Page 1

July 25, 2025

SOLE SOURCE NOTIFICATION (SSN) -JRB-2025-32

Proposed Sole Source Purchase for a C-Lock GreenFeed System

The University of Wyoming (the University) intends to issue a sole source purchase order to C-Lock for a

GreenFeed – Large Animal system. Any purchase order resulting from this proposed sole source will be governed by the University of Wyoming’s Terms and Conditions.

A description of the requirements of the services is included below:

From the manufacturer’s website:

GreenFeed is a turn-key system designed to measure gas fluxes of Methane (CH4), Carbon Dioxide

(CO2), and optionally, Oxygen (O2), and Hydrogen (H2) from individual animals. It is also possible to aggregate emissions data from individual animals and determine herd averages. The system is typically configured to offer a small amount of pelleted bait attractant to entice the animals to visit multiple times per day. The gas emissions data is logged then processed allowing the user to easily access a summarized report of calculated fluxes.

The large animal system is typically used for any size and age of cattle except for unweaned calves. The system could be used to measure metabolic gases from other large animal species. It will measure CO2 flux accurately to a level of greater than 1,000 g/d and CH4 flux greater than about 60 g/d.

This unit requires a pelletized feed (< 7 mm in diameter) to be used. Any type of pelletized feed can be used, with some applications using pelletized grass and alfalfa, and others using a concentrate mix. Typically the amount of bait attractant used is about 1-1.5 kg per animal per day, however in some installations as little as 200 grams per animal per day. In other applications animals are given as much as 8 kg per animal per day. The amount of feed used is uniquely configurable for each animal.

In normal operating conditions, about 20 animals per day can be measured per GreenFeed, however this varies depending on the animals, the size of the pen or pasture, the quantity of feed, and the objectives.

Any interested party that believes it can comprehensively provide a comparable system as noted above, shall submit a Statement of Capabilities in sufficient detail to determine if the specifications can be met.

University of Wyoming will only accept or consider electronic submissions received in BidNet’s electronic solicitation portal on or before 2:00 PM (MT) August 1, 2025. Submissions received after this date and time or received outside of the BidNet portal may not be considered. The University shall be the sole judge in reviewing responses with regards to quality, performance, and price.

This notice is issued for informational purposes only and is NOT a request for competitive quotes or proposals. Information received will be considered to determine whether to conduct a competitive

SSN # JRB-2025-25 – C-Lock GreenFeed System Page 2 solicitation. A determination to not compete this proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the University.

Any restrictions on the use or inspection of material contained within the statement of capabilities shall be clearly stated in the document itself. The Supplier must state specifically what elements of the statement of capabilities are to be considered confidential/proprietary. Confidential/proprietary information must be readily identified, marked, and separately packaged from the rest of the response. Co-mingling of confidential/proprietary and other information is NOT acceptable. Procurement Services will make a written determination as to the apparent validity of any request for confidentiality. The written decision of

Procurement Services will be sent to the Supplier as required.