Design of an automated gut model for the Eastern Regional Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, US Department of Agriculture, Wyndmore, US, consisting of a parallel setup of two five-step gut models (TWINSHIME®).
This includes:
• Ordering of all parts and buildup of the model in our facilities
• Design of the automation unit to operate the system
• Software license, and license to use of SHIME Trademark
• Test run of the model in our facilities
• Preparation of shipment to US
• Installation and test run of the model
• Training of staff to use the software and to operate the model
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The apparatus will be used for the research on the effect of dairy components and probiotics on the gut microbiome.
A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely at the discretion of the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 (current as of FAC 2005-76). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The NAICS is 334516. The Solicitation number is AG-3JL0-S-14-0020 and is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). This is not a request for proposal. NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE.