Federal Bid

Last Updated on 07 Jul 2012 at 8 AM
Solicitation
Riverside New jersey

Penetrometers

Solicitation ID APHIS-AMS-S-12-0092
Posted Date 01 Jun 2012 at 8 PM
Archive Date 07 Jul 2012 at 5 AM
NAICS Category
Product Service Code
Set Aside Total Small Business (SBA) Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Contracting Office Procurement Branch
Agency Department Of Agriculture
Location Riverside New jersey United states
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Fruit & Vegetable Program (FVP), Fresh Products Division (FPD), Equipment & Forms Depot in Fredericksburg, VA is in need of a Firm Fixed Priced Blanket Purchase Agreement to supply Penetrometers, Accessories, Repair, Calibration and Accuracy Verification Services for a period not to exceed five years.

The Depot provides specialized custom equipment to 33 Federal field offices and 36 states which participate in Cooperative agreements with the USDA. They also provides equipment to the Produce Industry both in the U.S as well as internationally.

Quantities to be ordered on delivery orders is pursuant to the demand for the product at the time the delivery orders are to be issued. There are two different models of penetrometers which are used by inspectors in the field in performing pressure testing on various fruits and vegetables in order to determine ripeness. The following specifications apply to both models of penetrometers and are the minimum requirements:

ITEM NUMBER 001

FRUIT TESTER (FT SERIES)-FT 10
Capacity: 10 lbf X 2 ozf
Graduation: 5 kgf X 50 gf
Tips: 5/16" (8 mm) Diameter

ITEM NUMBER 002

FRUIT TESTER (FT SERIES)-FT 30
Capacity: 2 lbf X 1/4 ozf
Graduation: 1 kgf X 10 gf
Tips: 5/16" (8 mm) Diameter

Graduations: Dual graduations in pounds (lbf) and grams (gf) with lbf on the outer reading line.
Accessories: Penetrometer Tip (s), Test Hook, Peeler, Splash Plate and Manual in a compact case.
Size: Overall Length: 3.5 Inches (90 mm). Warranty: One Year Limited
Net Weight: 3 Ounces (90 g). Accuracy: ± 1 Graduation
Accuracy verification-if unit is within acceptable tolerances a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Calibration Certificate will be issued.

Accuracy verification-if unit is out of tolerance the gage will be replaced with a rebuilt gage and a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Calibration Certificate will be issued.


The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is (334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing). The Small Business Standard Size is 500 Employees. Solicitation Number AG-6395-S-12-0092, including specifications and all other documents related to this procurement, will be available at no charge on the Federal Business Opportunities website (www.fbo.gov) on or around (07/02/2012). The solicitation will be issued as a 100% Small Business Set Aside. It is the responsibility of interested parties to monitor this site for the solicitation and amendments, if any. Questions concerning this synopsis should be directed to Carol Dingess - email address: [email protected]


Anyone interested in doing business with the USDA must obtain a Dunn and Bradstreet number. If your company does not have a DUNS number, you may contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one by calling 1- 866-705-5711or via the following website:
http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform
or at ccr.dnb.com/ccr/pages/CCRSearch.jsp.


Anyone interested in doing business with the USDA must complete a Representations and Certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov and be listed in the government's Central Contractor Registrar (CCR).

You may register on line with www.ccr.gov. or by calling Central Contractors Registration @ 1-866-606-8220. Registration is free.

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