AFIS Cotton Fiber Testing
ID: 12405B25Q0065Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROPSTONEVILLE, MS, 38776, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- SCIENTIFIC DATA (B529)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d11eaa48022f4792b48755826dc10675/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking quotes for AFIS Cotton Fiber Testing to analyze 1,200 cotton fiber samples in New Orleans, Louisiana. The testing will assess various parameters including fiber length, short fiber content, fineness, and maturity ratio, adhering to ASTM D1776 standards to ensure quality control in the textile industry. This procurement is crucial for evaluating fiber suitability for dyeing and other applications, supporting regulatory oversight within the sector. Interested vendors must submit their quotes electronically to Melissa Santos at melissa.santos@usda.gov by January 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time, with questions due by January 7, 2025.

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    Melissa Santos
    melissa.santos@usda.gov
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    Clauses_Provisions (Solicitation).pdf
    This document encompasses comprehensive contract clauses applicable to federal government solicitations, emphasizing compliance with relevant provisions and representations. Key topics include the definition and representation of predecessor and successor entities, particularly pertaining to federal contracts and grants. Furthermore, it addresses restrictions on telecommunications and video surveillance services, emphasizing the prohibition on covered telecommunications equipment or services as defined by the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act. The file mandates that contractors verify their status regarding federal tax liabilities and felony convictions, prohibiting contracts with corporations that have unpaid taxes or felony convictions within specific timeframes. Additionally, various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses required for commercial product acquisitions are outlined, detailing obligations ranging from labor standards to environmental compliance. The resulting guidance ensures contractors understand their responsibilities during federal contracts, thereby fostering transparency, security, and adherence to legal and ethical standards. Overall, the document provides a structured framework to safeguard government interests during procurement processes while promoting accountability among contractors.
    Cotton Fiber Testing_SOW.docx
    The document outlines a request for proposals (RFP) focused on cotton fiber testing using the Advanced Fiber Information System (AFIS). It specifies the measurement of 1,200 cotton fiber samples, with each sample analyzed for various parameters: length by number and weight, short fiber content by number and weight, upper quartile fiber length by weight, fiber fineness, immature fiber content, maturity ratio, and nep counts. Each sample must be conditioned according to ASTM D1776 standards, and detailed definitions for the parameters ensure uniformity in testing. The aim of this testing process is to ascertain fiber suitability for dyeing and other applications, indicating a technical requirement for quality assessment in the textiles industry. The proposal underscores the importance of comprehensive fiber analysis, supporting the government's quality control and regulatory oversight within the textile sector.
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