LI-COR LI-7820 N2O/H2O Trace Gas Analyzer, Analyzer T-split Tubing, and 3-year all inclusive service agreement

1. Type of Notice: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or an obligation or commitment by the Government, nor is it a Request for Proposal (RFQ) at this time. Responses to this Notice must be in writing.

2. Purpose: The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to conduct market research to determine, in particular; the capability of sam.gov registered Small Business entities to provide the commercial supply described below. ARS will accept responses from ALL socioeconomic categories in order to gain a more complete understanding of the market for these supplies.

3. Requirement Description:

3.1. Requirement Location: See Place of Performance above.

3.2. The USDA-ARS has a need for a Trace Gas Analyzer. 

1.0 Specifications Description:

Measurement Technique: OF-CEAS (Optical Feedback – Cavity Enhanced Absorption Spectroscopy)

Measurement Rate: 1 sample per second (1 Hz)

Optical Cavity Volume: 6.41 cm3

Flow Rate:

250 sccm nominally in Standard Configuration

150 sccm nominally in High Altitude Configuration

70 sccm nominally in Reduced Flow Rate Configuration with installed kit

Total Weight: 10.5 kg (including batteries)

Case Dimensions: 51 cm × 33 cm × 18 cm (L × W × H)

Operating Temperature Range: -25 °C to 45 °C (without solar load, under normal operating conditions)

Operating Humidity Range: 0 to 85% RH (non-condensing, without solar load, under normal operating conditions)

Sample Line Humidity Range: 0 to 99.9% non-condensing

Operating Pressure Range:

70 to 110 kPa in Standard and Reduced Flow Rate Configurations

50 to 110 kPa in High Altitude Configuration

Connectivity: Ethernet and Wi-Fi (not available in some countries)

Wi-Fi Compatibility: 2.4 GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Power Consumption:

Steady State Operation: 22 Watts at 25 °C without batteries charging

Warmup: Up to 65 W without batteries charging; up to 100 W with batteries charging

Off: Up to 2.3 W when powered from pins 3 and 4 without batteries charging; up to 0.2 W when powered from pins 1 and 5 without batteries charging

Power Supply Requirements:

Pins 1 and 5 (24 VDC Input): Minimum 6 A at 24 V

Pins 3 and 4 (10.5 to 33 VDC Input): Minimum 14 A at 10.5 VDC; 6 A at 24 VDC

Power Supply: Universal Power Adapter (Input: 100 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz; Output: 24 VDC)

Battery Life: 8 hours typical with 2 batteries

LI-COR 7820

Quantity: 1

Unit Type: Each

Minimum Requirements: High-precision N2O analyzer that is portable for use in soil flux measurements and atmospheric monitoring.

Analyzer T-Split Tubing 9982-073

Quantity: 1

Unit Type: Each

Minimum Requirements: Use LI-7820 with both the LI-780 and Smart Chamber at the same time

Incidental Services:

3-year Service agreement to include: free replacement or extensive damage, water damage coverage, impact damage coverage, voltage damage coverage, defective parts coverage, priority service, free shipping from Li-Cor to customer, free calibration, free cavity replacements for trace gas analyzers

Additional Requirements  

Warranty against manufacturing defects.