UV Sterilizer System

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government.   All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

The USDA Agricultural Research Service requires systems for UV disinfection of water within existing recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). Systems and components must be compatible with existing infrastructure and meet all the minimum specifications provided below. Unit and components must be shipped to the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center in Franklin, ME. The government will install the units in the existing systems.

Following are the specifications for the units:

1. Must mount to existing 8-inch PVC flanges that are spaced at 42 1/8 inches on center, mounted in a U-shaped configuration, with the unit flanges mounted pointing down.
2. The UV unit must be constructed out of PVC or other non-corrosive material, stainless steel options will not be considered.
3. A pre-drilled and threaded hole 0.5 inches in diameter will be provided at the high point of the unit on the side opposite the flanges. This hole should come with removeable threaded plug installed.
4. Control panel and all other enclosures, except for the main unit, must be National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 4X ratings.
5. Control panel will contain visual indicators that each bulb is functioning.
6. Control panel will contain an operating hour meter or bulb hour meter for determining when bulbs should be replaced.
7. Unit will operate on 120v 60Hz 1 Phase standard U.S. power.
8. Cord harness lengths must be at least four feet in length from the bulbs to the control panel and 10 feet in length from the control panel to the 120 plugs.
9. The unit should achieve a minimum of 100 mJ/cm2 at a flow of 230 gallons per minute (GPM) at the end of the bulb’s life assuming a UV transmission of 92% in the water.
10. The unit should be capable of operating at flow rates between 150 – 250 GPM.
11. Unit will include an automatic high temperature shutoff switch to prevent over heating of the containment vessel.
12. Operating and installation instructions including maintenance schedule, specifications and part numbers for all replaceable parts including but not limited to, bulbs, quartz sleeves, ballasts, O-rings, and compression fittings.

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In response to this source sought, please provide:

1. Name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number,

CAGE code, a statement regarding business status indicating rather large or small (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code.

2. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement.

3. Information in sufficient detail regarding ability to supply the product.

4. Information to help determine if the requirement is commercially available, including pricing information, basis for the pricing information (e.g., market pricing, catalog pricing), delivery schedules, customary terms and conditions, warranties, proprietary information, etc.

5. Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications to acquiring the identified item.

Responses to this Sources Sought will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. USDA ARS will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought.

Please send responses with the subject heading UV Sterilizer to Tyshanah Holloway’s email address: Tyshanah.Holloway@usda.gov  by August 25,  2022 at 10:00am EST.