In-Situ Stem Psychrometers

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This Sources Sought Notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The USDA/Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is conducting market research to support the USDA/ARS/SEA, NATIONAL PEANUT RESEARCH LAB1011 FORRESTER DRIVE, S.E., P.O. Box 509 DAWSON, GA 39842.

SEEKING CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE:

 STEM PSYCHROMETER

10        PSY1­Stem Stem Psychrometer for continuous, In­-situ logging of Plant Water Potential. Range: ­0.05 MPa to ­10 MPa. Includes:  psychrometer chamber; IP65 rated enclosure; stand­alone logging capability to 8GB MicroSD Card; Windows software; user manual.

10        PSYS­C37 Stem Psychrometer ­ Small Clamp, 0­37mm stem diameter.  Includes 2 hex screws for mounting PSYS ­Sensor.

1          PSYS­IK Stem Psychrometer Installation Kit ­ Includes: toolbox, 1.0 Molal NaCl Calibration Solution, Whatman #1 filter paper discs, Dow Corning Vacuum grease (150 g), 10 ml Offset Syringe, Tweezers, Single Edge Razor Blades, #30 Rubber bands, Label Tape, Wash Bottle, Kim Wipes, Polyester Insulation, Roll of Aluminum foil, Micro SD Card Shuttle, Screwdriver, Wire Strippers, Spare Screws for Small Clamp, Spare Screws for Large Clamp, Quick Start Guide &           Installation Videos on USB Drive

2          CH24   Power Supply from Mains to Logger ­ 100 to 240V AC; 24V   DC @ 2.5-amp output. Cable length: 4m. If using to power instrument continuously, use in conjunction with timer switch to ensure internal battery is cycled properly. (US plug) The customer is responsible to buy the timer switch separately.

1          BANK   TT Wire Transfer Fee

1          P&H     Packing and Handling

1          FREIGHT Freight via FedEx Int Priority to Dawson GA USA

Responses should include:

Organization Name, address, contact phone number, e-mail address, and web site address.

Business Size. (Small business versus large business), other socio-economic categories such as Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUB-ZONE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged, and Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).

DUNS Number and CAGE Code.

Tailored capability statements addressing the salient characteristics listed with appropriate documentation supporting capability.

Responses to this Notice must be in writing. Telephone inquiries WILL NOT be accepted. Interested parties should e-mail response to Rafael.pabon@usda.gov on or before Thursday, May 26, 2022, no later than 3:00 p.m. ET. Hard copies of the responses are not required and will not be accepted.