The purpose of this contract is to secure BioChambers Flex Series LED Reach-in Plant Growth Chamber Model FXC-10 with the following Specifications:
a. Real-time control of light, temperature and humidity allowing researchers studying how crops adapt to changing environmental conditions.
b. Control system and chamber is compatible with other BioChambers plant growth chambers
c. Equipped with dimmable LED lighting system with a spectrum designed for plant growth.
d. Two door design without center stanchion.
e. Connection ports for a client supplied CO2 sensor
system allowing for logging of CO2 data.
f. UPS back-up of the chamber controller that others only offer as an option.
g. Feedback sensors in the refrigeration and electrical systems allowing for improved remote diagnostic service levels.
h. Tach sensor outputs with alarm outputs on all fan motors.

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 [email protected] and [email protected]. by 9:00 A.M. EST. August 23, 2019.

NAICS Code:
334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument

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

Place of Performance:
USDA NEA Adaptive Cropping System Laboratory
Baltimore Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705

Primary Point of Contact:
Althea Paul
[email protected]
Phone: 301-501-5550

Secondary Point of Contact:
Jenny Matte
[email protected]
Phone: 706-546-3023