Statement of Work.pdf

Statement of Work (SOW)

Project: C-Lock GreenFeed Methane Analyzing System with Hydrogen and Oxygen Sensor purchase

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Scope of Work:

The UDSA-ARS is requesting bids for purchase of a C-Lock GreenFeed System with Hydrogen and Oxygen sampling purchase. Specifications for the purchase are itemized below.

2.0 Background: The USDA-ARS Prairie du Sac station will add the GreenFeed Systems with Hydrogen and Oxygen sampling for dairy cattle studies measuring carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and methane emissions. The GreenFeed methane analyzing system is versatile in applying to freestall, pen-based, or tie-stall dairy cattle research. The stall accommodates animals ranging in age from post-weaning to adulthood, adding to its application in multiple research areas within the USDA-ARS.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks:

C-Lock GreenFeed Methane Analyzing System with Hydrogen and Oxygen Sampling to measure gas emission.

Key Features:

Methane analyzer Carbon dioxide analyzer Hydrogen analyzer Oxygen analyzer Feed dispensing unit Free-stall cart Auto-calibration of gas sensors Mass scale for carbon dioxide measurements Installation of all components Employee training and company representative present on first day of use

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.

Trade-In Not applicable.

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.

6.0 Travel: None

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel: None

8.0 Security Requirements: None

9.0 Data Rights: Not applicable

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards: Not applicable.