USNPRC, QSARU intends to purchase a time domain NMR Spectrometer from Bruker BioSpin Corp., 15 Fortune Dr., Billerica, MA 01821-3991. USDA-ARS-QSARU has a need to perform non-destructive poultry meat quality measurements involving time domain NMR spectroscopy. This is the only known technology to measure the location of water within the muscle structure, a critical physical attribute influencing meat quality. This instrument will provide valuable insights regarding quality parameters relating to poultry processing and emerging defects such as woody breast and white striping. This instrument will be used to support multiple SY's and multiple aspects of our project plan. This instrument could also be used as a tool by those SYs studying egg quality. Detailed specifications for the TD-NMR system include: 1H probe for composition analysis of whole chicken filets with 7"x5"x2.5" dimensions and weights up to 700 g, 1H NMR frequency > 6 MHz. Sample holder for insertion into probe, Permanent magnet with temperature control, Sample balance interfaced to PC, RF amplitude attenuation with 70 dB dynamic range, Installation and training included, PC and operating software included.
The government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the specifications will be most advantageous to the Government. PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer. Please note on your proposal if you will accept a government purchase (VISA) card. This solicitation incorporates the following FAR clauses, provisions and addendums: 52-212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Item; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items - annual representations and certifications are required. Offers shall include a statement as follows on their offer: the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at https://www.sam.gov have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference, except for paragraphs ______________; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. In paragraph B of 52.212-5, the following apply: 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.225-3, 52.225-13, and 52.225-33. In the event the vendor will accept payment via the Government Purchase Card (VISA), the vendor shall annotate on its offer that it will accept the purchase card, and clause 52.232-33 will be superseded by clause 52.232-36. All sources wishing to provide a quotation must respond by 5:00 PM, August 3, 2018. Quotations should be addressed to USDA, ARS, LSO 950 College Station Rd, Athens, GA 30605. POC is Kelly Bero, Purchasing Agent, 706/546-3025. Faxed or emailed responses are acceptable. All responses will be evaluated to determine the equipment's capability to meet the above requirements.

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