Leaf Juice Press

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Pest Management Unit in Maricopa, Arizona intends to negotiate solely with MEKU Erich Poll ä hne GmbH, Am Weingarten 14, D-30974 Wennigesen to furnish and delivery a Leaf Juice Press. The Pest Management has a mission to develop unique and improved methods to reduce losses by insects and mites affecting crops. An important source of crop losses worldwide is by plant disease agents vectored by numerous species of insects and mites. Various analytical tests can be performed to ascertain the presence of a disease agent in a plant, but these tests generally require plant tissue to be homogenized or plant sap to be expressed. The MEKU leaf juice press is an ideal instrument for extracting leaf juice from plant leaves that can then be analyzed for the presence of pathogens. An important pathogen of grapevines is Xylella fastidiosa, the causal agent of Pierce's disease. Grape-growing regions in Arizona and California are under constant threat of infection by X. fastidiosa. To determine the incidence of X. fastidiosa in a region requires the sampling and processing of hundreds of grapevine samples for analytical testing. The MEKU leaf juice press will facilitate this process greatly by rapidly squeezing and expressing grape leaf juice. Analysis of the juice of each grape will be accomplished using an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. The data generated will provide valuable information on the incidence of Pierce's disease and will help with grower decision-making regarding disease management options. Description - Meku Leaf Juice Press The MEKU leaf juice press is a stationary, motorized unit with two stainless steel rollers that press against each other as they turn. Plant leaves fed into the rollers are squeezed into juice that runs down the bottom roller and can be collected in a tube. At the end of the extraction process the rollers are cleaned with water by means of a s special rinsing nozzle. Water flushing is controlled electronically and is activated by a push button at the side of the press stand. Specifications Power: 400 VAC3 / 50 Hz Roller Revolutions: 1. step 57 Rpm, 2. step 104 Rpm Water Connection: Gardena 1/2" hose nozzle, max. 5 bar Rinsing time: 1-10 sec. Dimensions: 250mm W x 500mm D x 500mm H Weight: 24 kg ( 1.0211 + 1.0212 ) 27 kg ( 1.0200 ) Standard Equipment Smooth roller system Spare coupling safety bolts, tools kit, operating instructions Power supply cable, drip plate Contractor must have a DUNS number and be registered in Systems for Award Management (SAMS) - previously CCR. NAICS - 423830 / PSC - 6640 The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source MEKU Erich Poll ä hne GmbH under authority of FAR 13. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within Two days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.