# LI-COR LI-7820 N2O/H2O Trace Gas Analyzer, Analyzer T-split Tubing, and 3-year all inclusive service agreement Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12405b25q0007 - Solicitation number: 12405B25Q0007 - Notice type: Sources sought - Status: Closed. Deadline was October 28, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of Agriculture - Agency: Agricultural Research Service - Contracting office: USDA ARS Sea Aao Acq/Per Prop (12405B) - NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing - Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies - Place of performance: Houma, Louisiana - County: Terrebonne Parish (FIPS 22109). https://abierto.us/counties/terrebonne-parish-la-22109 - City: Houma. https://abierto.us/cities/houma-la-2236255 - First posted: October 21, 2024 - Last posted: October 21, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8d5483e3cc3e42e89b70c81f5e3ff6b0/view ## Description **1. Type of Notice:** This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or an obligation or commitment by the Government, nor is it a Request for Proposal (RFQ) at this time. Responses to this Notice must be in writing. **2. Purpose:** The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to conduct market research to determine, in particular; the capability of sam.gov registered Small Business entities to provide the commercial supply described below. ARS will accept responses from ALL socioeconomic categories in order to gain a more complete understanding of the market for these supplies. **3. Requirement Description:** 3.1. **Requirement Location:** See Place of Performance above. 3.2. The USDA-ARS has a need for a Trace Gas Analyzer. **1.0 Specifications Description:** **Measurement Technique:** OF-CEAS (Optical Feedback – Cavity Enhanced Absorption Spectroscopy) **Measurement Rate:** 1 sample per second (1 Hz) **Optical Cavity Volume:** 6.41 cm3 Flow Rate: 250 sccm nominally in Standard Configuration 150 sccm nominally in High Altitude Configuration 70 sccm nominally in Reduced Flow Rate Configuration with installed kit Total Weight: 10.5 kg (including batteries) **Case Dimensions:** 51 cm × 33 cm × 18 cm (L × W × H) **Operating Temperature Range:** -25 °C to 45 °C (without solar load, under normal operating conditions) **Operating Humidity Range:** 0 to 85% RH (non-condensing, without solar load, under normal operating conditions) **Sample Line Humidity Range:** 0 to 99.9% non-condensing Operating Pressure Range: 70 to 110 kPa in Standard and Reduced Flow Rate Configurations 50 to 110 kPa in High Altitude Configuration Connectivity: Ethernet and Wi-Fi (not available in some countries) **Wi-Fi Compatibility:** 2.4 GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Power Consumption: **Steady State Operation:** 22 Watts at 25 °C without batteries charging Warmup: Up to 65 W without batteries charging; up to 100 W with batteries charging Off: Up to 2.3 W when powered from pins 3 and 4 without batteries charging; up to 0.2 W when powered from pins 1 and 5 without batteries charging Power Supply Requirements: **Pins 1 and 5 (24 VDC Input):** Minimum 6 A at 24 V Pins 3 and 4 (10.5 to 33 VDC Input): Minimum 14 A at 10.5 VDC; **6 A at 24 VDC Power Supply:** **Universal Power Adapter (Input:** 100 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz; **Output:** 24 VDC) **Battery Life:** 8 hours typical with 2 batteries LI-COR 7820 Quantity: 1 Unit **Type:** **Each Minimum Requirements:** High-precision N2O analyzer that is portable for use in soil flux measurements and atmospheric monitoring. Analyzer T-Split Tubing 9982-073 Quantity: 1 Unit **Type:** **Each Minimum Requirements:** Use LI-7820 with both the LI-780 and Smart Chamber at the same time Incidental Services: 3-year Service agreement to include: free replacement or extensive damage, water damage coverage, impact damage coverage, voltage damage coverage, defective parts coverage, priority service, free shipping from Li-Cor to customer, free calibration, free cavity replacements for trace gas analyzers Additional Requirements Warranty against manufacturing defects. ## Publications - October 21, 2024: Sources sought, due October 28, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 8a43956cf93f47d1807d280546104f65. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8a43956cf93f47d1807d280546104f65/view - October 21, 2024: Sources sought, due October 28, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 8d5483e3cc3e42e89b70c81f5e3ff6b0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8d5483e3cc3e42e89b70c81f5e3ff6b0/view ## Points of contact - Cecilia McNamee, cecilia.mcnamee@usda.gov, 9852328289 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/12405b25q0007.