REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (DOUGH MIXER)
This is a Request for Information (RFI).
The USDA-ARS intends to purchase this item(s) if and when funding becomes available. This request is submitted for the USDA-ARS to build a requirement and find potential vendors for product(s) to enhance research capabilities.
Specifications below are based on the National Dough Mixers being used. The USDA-ARS requests proposed products that meet and/or exceed the current specifications for the listed item. The USDA-ARS is looking to upgrade aging equipment with state of the art products.
The USDA-ARS is currently using National Dough Mixers:
Important functions for suggestions:
100gram mixer:
-able to mix 100g of flour into dough @ typical wheat flour absorption levels
-Planetary mixing action using 4 moving top pins and two stationary bottom pins
-would like to be able to accommodate existing National mixing bowls if possible
40gram mixer
-able to mix 40g of flour into dough @ typical wheat flour absorption levels of 45% to 75% water
-Planetary mixing action using 4 moving top pins and two stationary bottom pins
-would like to be able to accommodate existing National mixing bowls if possible
Information to be sent to: Brian Fien at Brian.Fien@ars.usda.gov, for questions please call 509-335-3349.
Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. The SAM is the Government repository, which retains information on Government contractors. You may register online at www.sam.gov.
A solicitation or request for quote is anticipated to be sent or posted at www.fbo.gov between May and August of 2017.
Brian Fien, Phone (509)335-3349, Email brian.fien@ars.usda.gov
