Plant Growth Chamber

The USDA intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Controlled environments, Inc for PGR15 Growth Chamber.

The purpose of this contract is to secure Controlled environments, Inc PGR15 Growth Chamber with the following Specifications:

• stores up to 16 real-time user-entered programs each containing up to 48 lines with one minute resolution
• processes transitions occur in STEP mode, with the exception of temperature, which can be set to either STEP or global ramp (gRAMP) mode.
• trends data downloaded through the USB port
Provides audible and color-coded visual alarms
• Password-protected levels
• varying restart times to reduce start-up loads after power failure
• Ethernet connectivity
• Alarm contacts for connection to abuilding management system or auto dialer
This contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within ten (10) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any quotation/response should be emailed to Althea.Paul@usda.gov and Jenny.Matte@usda.gov. by 9:00 A.M. EST. September 13, 2019.

NAICS Code:
334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument

Contracting Office Address:
Agricultural Research Service
950 College Station Rd., Ste. 203
Athens, GA 30605

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