Growth Chambers

The USDA PWA ARS ISPHRU Davis CA intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR13.106-1(b)(1) Percival Scientific for the following:

Percival P/N: PGC-9/2 Growth Chamber
Standard Chamber Specifications
(Specifications are subject to change based on added options)
IntellusUltra Control system 3 programming styles: Diurnal, 24 hour, and non-24hr (elapsed time)
Exterior Dimensions: W 74.9" x D 37.6" x H 79.1"
Interior Space: 33.8 ft3 per compartment
Total Shelving Area: 11.1 ft2 per compartment
Growth Height: 27.8" per tier
Temperature Range:
- Lights On 10˚- 44˚C (± 0.5˚C)
- Lights Off 2˚ - 44˚C (± 0.5˚C)

Lighting:
- Two tiers of shelves (one per compartment) are lighted by cool white fluorescent lamps and incandescent lamps properly spaced for uniform light intensity
- Intensity up to 500 μmoles/m2/s of light irradiance measured at 6" from the lamps controlled by the IntellusUltra.
To include:
(6ea) H15 Ultrasonic Humidifier & Dehumidifier with Electronic RH Sensor

(6ea) Quad Color SciBrite LED Tiles

Pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The equipment will be provided to USDA PWA ARS HCRL Corvallis, OR. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order on or about 09/17/2019. This Notice of Intent is not considered a Request for Quotation (RFQ) nor is it a Request for Proposals (RFP). No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will consider all responses received by 4:00PM Pacific Daylight Time, September 13,2019. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Inquiries will only be accepted via email to the Contracting Officer at the following address.
Primary Point of Contact:
Robert E. Risch
Contract Officer
Rob.risch@ars.usda.gov
Phone: 541-738-4006

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