Seed Counter SOW.pdf
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- Automated Seed Counter Federal contract opportunity
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- 12505B25Q0063
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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for an Automated Seed Counter procurement by the USDA Agricultural Research Service's dry bean genetics program in Lansing, MI. The SOW outlines requirements for a dual shoot automated seed counter to replace an unreliable 1990s-era counter.
The technical requirements specify a counter capable of processing 25-500 dry bean seeds ranging from 1mm-18mm in size (navy to kidney), with programmable batch counting capabilities and a total count function for larger lots. The counter must achieve ±1 or 0.1% error tolerance at 1000 counts and include a 10" shallow bowl. Delivery is required by March 1st, 2025 to the Lansing, MI facility. The SOW contains no special security requirements, government-furnished equipment, or travel requirements. This procurement is part of solicitation 12505B25Q0063, which is set aside for small businesses under NAICS 334516 with a 1,000-employee size standard.
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Specifications/ Statement of Work (SOW) Project: Automated Seed Counter
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.0 Scope of Work: An accurate and efficient seed counter is a vital tool for any seed breeding program. An effective seed counter allows for quick turn around of seed lots from one season to the next within the breeding cycle.
2.0 Background: The dry bean genetics program plants and harvests various plots each year. Tight turn arounds between field seasons, winter nursery and greenhouse plantings require efficient seed counting capabilities.
The current seed counter, manufactured in the 1990’s, has become unreliable and costly to maintain.
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks: Provide and deliver a dual shoot automated seed counter with the following capabilities:
• Capable of counting seed lots of 25-500 dry bean seeds of various sizes (1mm-18mm). Small navy seed to large kidney size
• Capable of programming multiple batches and counts
• Capable of performing a total count for larger seed lots
• Accurately count seeds at an error tolerance of ±1 at 1000 or .1%
• Offers 10" Shallow Bowl
4.0 Government Furnished: N/A
5.0 Deliverables / Schedule: Counter must be delivered by March 1st, 2025 attn: Madalyn Scanlan to 4450
Beaumont Rd. Lansing, MI 48910.
6.0 Travel: N/A
7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel: N/A
8.0 Security Requirements: None
9.0 Data Rights: N/A
10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards: N/A
| CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS |
| 3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks: Provide and deliver a dual shoot automated seed counter with the following capabilities: |
| 6.0 Travel: N/A |
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