Insect rearing chamber

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking a contractor to provide an insect rearing chamber for the Laboratory of Vector-Borne Viral Diseases. The chamber must be capable of maintaining consistent temperature and relative humidity conditions suitable for insect rearing applications. The contractor shall provide a turn-key solution, including all hardware, components, instruments, computers, software, and other necessary items. The system must meet specific requirements, including temperature control, humidity control, lighting, and capacity. The contractor shall also provide installation, training, and warranty services. • The insect rearing chamber must have a temperature control system capable of maintaining a temperature setpoint of 27°C with an accuracy of ±0.2°C or better. • The chamber must have an active humidification system capable of maintaining 75-80% relative humidity (RH) with an accuracy of ±0.3% RH or better. • The chamber must have interior LED lighting with a programmable 24-hour timer capable of simulating day/night (diurnal) cycles. • The chamber must have a minimum interior capacity of 20 cubic feet. • The contractor shall provide NIST-traceable calibration documentation for the chamber's temperature and humidity sensors.