Micro-Dough Lab Analysis System

Added: Aug 20, 2015 7:34 pm The USDA, ARS, Western Regional Research Center, Albany, California has a requirement for a compact micro-dough lab analysis system for small-scale mixing and analysis/assessment of the viscoelastic properties of small dough samples as low as 4 grams. The micro-dough analysis system must be able to process samples as low as 4 grams and assess various dough components and processing applications in the absorption and mixing profile of the dough, including the development time, stability, water absorption, consistency, stability, softening, mixing energy, bandwidth, and resistance. The system includes user manuals, warranties, and user orientation. Identify shipping/freight costs, and any other required fees.

This solicitation incorporates the following commercial FAR clauses by reference 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. The following applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.232-36 (FAR clauses may be obtained at www.acquisition.gov). Interested vendors are encouraged to submit proposals including descriptive literature (refer to FAR 52.214.21), warranties, user manuals, shipping/delivery costs and any other fees to Clarice Dixson, USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Western Regional Research Center, 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA 94710 or by e-mail to Clarice.Dixson@ars.usda.gov no later than 3:00PM PDST August 26, 2015.