Solicitation 12639525Q0059 SF 1449 and Continuation Sheet Amendment PA02.pdf

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CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

OFFEROR

APHIS-MN-126395

MINNEAPOLIS MN 55401

SUITE410

250 MARQUETTE AVE

USDA APHIS

CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BYCODE

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314910

SIZE STANDARD:

100.00 % FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORAPHIS-MN-126395

REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB)

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SMALL BUSINESS

04/09/2025 1700 ET

02/18/2025

479-301-8811MATTHEW PHILLIPS

(No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBER a. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

12639525Q0059

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 75 1142988OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

Multiple Destinations

15. DELIVER TO

MINNEAPOLIS MN 55401

SUITE410

250 MARQUETTE AVE

9. ISSUED BY

7.

2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

11.

SEE SCHEDULEX

12. DISCOUNT TERMS THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER THE DEFENSE

PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

USDA APHIS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

SEE STANDARD FORM (SF) 1449 CONTINUATION FOR

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXAMPLES, THE SPECIFICATIONS (PART

1), INDEFINITE QUANTITY PROVISIONS (PART 2),

CLAUSES (PART 3), AND PROVISIONS (PART 4).

Period of Performance: 05/01/2025 to 04/30/2030

CONTRACT LINE ITEMS 0001 THROUGH 0018 CONSTITUTE

THE MINIMUM GAURAGNTEE UNDER THIS FIRM

FIXED-PRICE, INDEFINITE-DELIVERY,

INDEFINITE-QUANTITY (IDIQ) CONTRACT. SUPPLIES

WILL BE ORDERED AT THE QUANTITIES SPECIFIED AT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

XX

DATED

LEAH H. SCHULTZ

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIAL

36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

COMPLETE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

THE AWARDED UNIT PRICES AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

UNIT PRICES FOR ITEMS QUOTED WITHIN LINE ITEMS

0001 THROUGH 0020 MUST BE INCLUSIVE OF ALL

SHIPPING COSTS APPLICABLE FOR EACH COTTON

CLASSING OFFICE SPECIFIED FOR EACH LINE ITEM.

0001 MINIMUM GAURANTEE: BALE BAGS - ABILENE CLASSING EA

OFFICE (24 Windmill Circle, Abilene, TX

79606-5233)

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

Delivery: 06/02/2025

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-AB-7DH7

ABILENE CLASSING OFFICE

24 WINDMILL CIRCLE

ABILENE TX 79606-5233 US

0002 MINIMUM GAURANTEE: SHIPPING - ABILENE CLASSING 1 LO

OFFICE (24 Windmill Circle, Abilene, TX

79606-5233)

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

Delivery: 06/02/2025

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-CC-7DJ8

CORPUS CHRISTI CLASSING OFFICE

3545 TWIN RIVER BOULEVARD

CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78410-1609 US

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32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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0003 MINIMUM GAURANTEE: BALE BAGS - CORPUS CHRISTI 500 EA

CLASSING OFFICE (3545 Twin River Boulevard, Corpus Christi, TX 78410-1609)

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

Delivery: 06/02/2025

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-FL-4636

USDA AMS COTTON MKTG SVC

1725 OTIS WAY

FLORENCE SC 29501-1101 US

0004 MINIMUM GAURANTEE: SHIPPING - CORPUS CHRISTI 1 LO

CLASSING OFFICE (3545 Twin River Boulevard, Corpus Christi, TX 78410-1609)

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

Delivery: 06/02/2025

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-LA-7DL3

LAMESA CLASSING OFFICE

906 N ELGIN STREET

LAMESA TX 79331-0198 US

0005 MINIMUM GAURANTEE: BALE BAGS - FLORENCE CLASSING 500 EA

OFFICE (1725 Otis Way, Florence, SC 29501-1118)

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

Delivery: 06/02/2025

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-LU-7DL4

LUBBOCK CLASSING OFFICE

120 TEXAS TECH PKWY

LUBBOCK TX 79409 US

0006 MINIMUM GAURANTEE: SHIPPING - FLORENCE CLASSING 1 LO

OFFICE (1725 Otis Way, Florence, SC 29501-1118)

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

Delivery: 06/02/2025

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-MA-4362

MACON CLASSING OFFICE

1100 PARKWAY DRIVE

MACON GA 31220- US

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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0007 MINIMUM GAURANTEE: BALE BAGS - LAMESA CLASSING 400 EA

OFFICE (906 N. Elgin Street, Lamesa, TX

79331-0198)

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

Delivery: 06/02/2025

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-ME-4754

MEMPHIS CLASSING OFFICE

3275 APPLING ROAD, ROOM 6

MEMPHIS TN 38133-2701 US

0008 MINIMUM GAURANTEE: SHIPPING - LAMESA CLASSING 1 LO

OFFICE (906 N. Elgin Street, Lamesa, TX

79331-0198)

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

Delivery: 06/02/2025

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-RA-7K08

AMS, COTTON & TOBACCO

161 INDUSTRIAL LOOP

RAYVILLE LA 71269-7347 US

0009 MINIMUM GAURANTEE: BALE BAGS - LUBBOCK CLASSING 1800 EA

OFFICE (120 Texas Tech Parkway, Lubbock, TX

79409-4108)

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

Delivery: 06/02/2025

Delivery Location Code: AMS-CN-GB-VI-91K2

VISALIA CLASSING OFFICE

7100 W SUNNYVIEW AVENUE

VISALIA CA 93291- US

0010 MINIMUM GAURANTEE: SHIPPING - LUBBOCK CLASSING 1 LO

OFFICE (120 Texas Tech Parkway, Lubbock, TX

79409-4108)

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

0011 MINIMUM GAURANTEE: BALE BAGS - MACON CLASSING 3000 EA

OFFICE (1100 Parkway Drive, Macon, GA 31220-8311)

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

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0012 MINIMUM GAURANTEE: SHIPPING - MACON CLASSING 1 LO

OFFICE (1100 Parkway Drive, Macon, GA 31220-8311)

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

0013 MINIMUM GAURANTEE: BALE BAGS - MEMPHIS CLASSING 4500 EA

OFFICE (3275 Appling Road, Room 6, Memphis, TN

38133-2701)

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

0014 MINIMUM GAURANTEE: SHIPPING - MEMPHIS CLASSING 1 LO

OFFICE (3275 Appling Road, Room 6, Memphis, TN

38133-2701)

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

0015 MINIMUM GAURANTEE: BALE BAGS - RAYVILLE CLASSING 350 EA

OFFICE (161 Industrial Loop, Rayville, LA

71269-7347)

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

0016 MINIMUM GAURANTEE: SHIPPING - RAYVILLE CLASSING 1 LO

OFFICE (161 Industrial Loop, Rayville, LA

71269-7347)

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

0017 MINIMUM GAURANTEE: BALE BAGS - VISALIA CLASSING 400 EA

OFFICE (7100 W. Sunnyview Avenue, Visalia, CA

93291-9639)

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

0018 MINIMUM GAURANTEE: SHIPPING - VISALIA CLASSING 1 LO

OFFICE (7100 W. Sunnyview Avenue, Visalia, CA

93291-9639)

Product/Service Code: 8105

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0019 MINIMUM GAURANTEE: BALE BAGS - QUALITY ASSURANCE 200 EA

(3275 Appling Road, Room 6, Memphis, TN

38133-2701)

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

0020 MINIMUM GAURANTEE: SHIPPING - QUALITY ASSURANCE 1 LO

(3275 Appling Road, Room 6, Memphis, TN

38133-2701)

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

CONTRACT LINE ITEMS 1001 THROUGH 5002 RELATE TO

THE FIVE (5) ONE-YEAR ORDERING PERIODS (ORDERING

PERIODS 1 THROUGH 5) ESTABLISHED UNDER THIS

INDEFINITE-DELIVERY, INDEFINITE-QUANTITY (IDIQ)

CONTRACT. QUANTITIES AND USDA, AMS, COTTON

CLASSING OFFICES FOR SUPPLIES TO BE DELIVERED TO

WILL BE SPECIFIED WITHIN EACH INDIVIDUAL DELIVERY

ORDER WHEN AND IF ORDERED. ADDITIONALLY, SHIPPING

WILL BE IDENTIFIED WITHIN A SEPARATE LINE ITEM

FOR EACH ORDERING PERIOD AND THE PRICE FOR

SHIPPING WILL BE BASED UPON THE QUANTITIES

ORDERED FOR EACH COTTON CLASSING OFFICE

DESTINATION AND IDENTIFIED WITHIN EACH INDIVIDUAL

DELIVERY ORDER.

1001 Ordering Period 1: BALE BAGS - ALL USDA, AMS, 1 EA

COTTON CLASSING OFFICES

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

Delivery: 04/30/2026

Delivery Location Code: AMS-C&T-12476J

USDA AMS C&T

3275 APPLING ROAD

ROOM #6

MEMPHIS TN 38133 US

Period of Performance: 05/01/2025 to 04/30/2026

1002 Ordering Period 1: SHIPPING - ALL USDA, AMS, 1 LO

COTTON CLASSING OFFICES

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Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

Delivery: 04/30/2026

Delivery Location Code: AMS-C&T-12476J

USDA AMS C&T

3275 APPLING ROAD

ROOM #6

MEMPHIS TN 38133 US

Period of Performance: 05/01/2025 to 04/30/2026

2001 Ordering Period 2: BALE BAGS - ALL USDA, AMS, 1 EA

COTTON CLASSING OFFICES

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

Delivery: 04/30/2027

Delivery Location Code: AMS-C&T-12476J

USDA AMS C&T

3275 APPLING ROAD

ROOM #6

MEMPHIS TN 38133 US

Period of Performance: 05/01/2026 to 04/30/2027

2002 Ordering Period 2: SHIPPING - ALL USDA, AMS, 1 LO

COTTON CLASSING OFFICES

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

Delivery: 04/30/2027

Delivery Location Code: AMS-C&T-12476J

USDA AMS C&T

3275 APPLING ROAD

ROOM #6

MEMPHIS TN 38133 US

Period of Performance: 05/01/2026 to 04/30/2027

3001 Ordering Period 3: BALE BAGS - ALL USDA, AMS, 1 EA

COTTON CLASSING OFFICES

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

Delivery: 04/30/2028

Delivery Location Code: AMS-C&T-12476J

USDA AMS C&T

3275 APPLING ROAD

ROOM #6

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Period of Performance: 05/01/2027 to 04/30/2028

3002 Ordering Period 3: SHIPPING - ALL USDA, AMS, 1 LO

COTTON CLASSING OFFICES

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

Delivery: 04/30/2028

Delivery Location Code: AMS-C&T-12476J

USDA AMS C&T

3275 APPLING ROAD

ROOM #6

MEMPHIS TN 38133 US

Period of Performance: 05/01/2027 to 04/30/2028

4001 Ordering Period 4: BALE BAGS - ALL USDA, AMS, 1 EA

COTTON CLASSING OFFICES

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

Delivery: 04/30/2029

Delivery Location Code: AMS-C&T-12476J

USDA AMS C&T

3275 APPLING ROAD

ROOM #6

MEMPHIS TN 38133 US

Period of Performance: 05/01/2028 to 04/30/2029

4002 Ordering Period 4: SHIPPING - ALL USDA, AMS, 1 LO

COTTON CLASSING OFFICES

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

Delivery: 04/30/2029

Delivery Location Code: AMS-C&T-12476J

USDA AMS C&T

3275 APPLING ROAD

ROOM #6

MEMPHIS TN 38133 US

Period of Performance: 05/01/2028 to 04/30/2029

5001 Ordering Period 5: BALE BAGS - ALL USDA, AMS, 1 EA

COTTON CLASSING OFFICES

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

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Delivery: 04/30/2030

Delivery Location Code: AMS-C&T-12476J

USDA AMS C&T

3275 APPLING ROAD

ROOM #6

MEMPHIS TN 38133 US

Period of Performance: 05/01/2029 to 04/30/2030

5002 Ordering Period 5: SHIPPING - ALL USDA, AMS, 1 LO

COTTON CLASSING OFFICES

Product/Service Code: 8105

Product/Service Description: BAGS AND SACKS

Delivery: 04/30/2030

Delivery Location Code: AMS-C&T-12476J

USDA AMS C&T

3275 APPLING ROAD

ROOM #6

MEMPHIS TN 38133 US

Period of Performance: 05/01/2029 to 04/30/2030

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Standard Form (SF) 1449 Continuation

Example of Bale Bag (Photo 1 of 2):

Example of Bale Bag (Photo 2 of 2):

PART 1 – SPECIFICATIONS:

1.0. Locations and Quantities

The quantities identified below (line items (CLINs) 0001 through 0019 (odd numbered) are for the initial purchase of supplies at the time of award only and constitute the minimum guarantee under this firm fixed-price, Indefinite- Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. All items ordered under the minimum guarantee must be delivered to the applicable USDA Cotton Classing Office no later than thirty (30) days after award. CLINs 0002 through 0020 (even numbered) contain shipping costs for the previous CLIN.

Quantities may change for orders issued after the time of award.

Minimum Guarantee (Obligated to Order at Time of Award)

CLIN: Location: Quantity:

0001 Abilene Classing Office 0 Each 24 Windmill Circle Abilene, TX 79606-5233

0003 Corpus Christi Classing Office 500 Each 3545 Twin River Boulevard Corpus Christi, TX 78410-1609

0005 Florence Classing Office 500 Each 1725 Otis Way Florence, SC 29501-1118

0007 Lamesa Classing Office 0 Each 906 N. Elgin Street Lamesa, TX 79331-0198

0009 Lubbock Classing Office 1,500 Each 120 Texas Tech Pkwy Lubbock, TX 79409-4108

0011 Macon Classing Office 2,000 Each 1100 Parkway Drive Macon, GA 31220-8311

0013 Memphis Classing Office 2,000 Each 3275 Appling Road, Room 6 Memphis, TN 38133-2701

0015 Rayville Classing Office 0 Each 161 Industrial Loop Rayville, LA 71269-7347

0017 Visalia Classing Office 700 Each 7100 W. Sunnyview Avenue Visalia, CA 93291-9639

0019 Quality Assurance 200 Each 3275 Appling Rd, Rm 9 Memphis, TN 38133-2701

TOTAL: 7,400 each

NOTE: CONTRACT LINE ITEMS 1001 THROUGH 5002 RELATE TO THE FIVE

(5) ONE-YEAR ORDERING PERIODS (ORDERING PERIODS 1 THROUGH 5)

ESTABLISHED UNDER THIS INDEFINITE-DELIVERY, INDEFINITE-QUANTITY

(IDIQ) CONTRACT. QUANTITIES AND USDA, AMS, COTTON CLASSING

OFFICES FOR SUPPLIES TO BE DELIVERED TO WILL BE SPECIFIED WITHIN

EACH INDIVIDUAL DELIVERY ORDER WHEN AND IF ORDERED.

ADDITIONALLY, SHIPPING WILL BE IDENTIFIED WITHIN A SEPARATE LINE

ITEM FOR EACH ORDERING PERIOD AND THE PRICE FOR SHIPPING WILL

BE BASED UPON THE QUANTITIES ORDERED FOR EACH COTTON

CLASSING OFFICE DESTINATION AND IDENTIFIED WITHIN EACH

INDIVIDUAL DELIVERY ORDER.

Ordering Period 1 (05/01/2025 through 04/30/2026)

CLIN: Description:

1001 Ordering Period 1: BALE BAGS - ALL USDA, AMS, COTTON

CLASSING OFFICES

1002 Ordering Period 1: SHIPPING - ALL USDA, AMS, COTTON

CLASSING OFFICES

Ordering Period 2 (05/01/2026 through 04/30/2027)

2001 Ordering Period 2: BALE BAGS - ALL USDA, AMS, COTTON

CLASSING OFFICES

2002 Ordering Period 2: SHIPPING - ALL USDA, AMS, COTTON

Ordering Period 3 (05/01/2027 through 04/30/2028)

3001 Ordering Period 3: BALE BAGS - ALL USDA, AMS, COTTON

CLASSING OFFICES

3002 Ordering Period 3: SHIPPING - ALL USDA, AMS, COTTON

Ordering Period 4 (05/01/2028 through 04/30/2029)

4001 Ordering Period 4: BALE BAGS - ALL USDA, AMS, COTTON

CLASSING OFFICES

4002 Ordering Period 4: SHIPPING - ALL USDA, AMS, COTTON

Ordering Period 5 (05/01/2029 through 04/30/2030)

5001 Ordering Period 5: BALE BAGS - ALL USDA, AMS, COTTON

CLASSING OFFICES

5002 Ordering Period 5: SHIPPING - ALL USDA, AMS, COTTON

CLASSING OFFICES

1.1. General Requirements

All bagging material must be clean, in sound condition, and of sufficient strength to adequately protect the cotton. The material must not have salt or other corrosive material added and must not contain sisal or other hard fiber or any other material that will contaminate or adversely affect cotton as determined by the JCIBPC.

Bagging which has been cut to obtain samples must be patched prior to shipment from warehouse using an industry recommended material and technique, so that the bale is fully covered.

Metal fire tags, typically placed on bands or wires, should not be used unless required by governing state laws or an applicable insurance policy. Hog rings, metal staples or other types of metal should not be used to close bale heads or secure bagging in any way. However, small gauge wires on bale tags are acceptable.

1.2. Approved Materials

1.2.1. Removed

1.2.2. Cotton Bagging:

1.2.2.1. General Requirements:

1.2.2.1.1. Weight: Bagging made from 100 percent cotton must weigh not less than

7.7 ounces per square yard with a minimum weight of 4 pounds per pattern for flat and modified bales, 3.1 pounds for gin standard density bales, and 3 pounds for gin universal density bales and bales compressed at a warehouse at 8.5 percent moisture content (not moisture regain).

1.2.2.1.2. Woven: The bagging must contain not less than 120 warp yarns (plied or single per 12 inches of bagging of a size equal to or larger than the weft (filling) yarns and must contain not less than 78 weft (filling) yarns (plied or single) per 12 inches of bagging.

1.2.2.1.3. Warp Knitted: The bagging must be constructed with not less than two guide bars and must contain not less than five wales per inch and not less than six courses per inch. All yarns (plied or single) must be form connected with each other. The bagging must have stabilized construction with elongation or stretch not less than 15 percent or more than 30 percent. Variation in tensile strength in wale and course direction must not exceed 20 percent. The bagging must have a minimum bursting strength of 75 pounds.

1.2.2.2. Bag and Panel Combination Used to Wrap Flat and Modified Flat Bales:

1.2.2.2.1. Panel: The panel of bagging must not be less than 48 inches in width and 112 inches in length for flat or modified flat bales. Each panel must be constructed with true selvages on each side.

1.2.2.2.2. Bag:

1.2.2.2.2.1. Material: The bag may be constructed of warp knitted fabric as specified in Section 1.2.3.1.3 or woven fabric as specified in Section 1.2.3.1.2.

1.2.2.2.2.2. Bag Size: The bag size must be tailored to individual bale sizes at each location. The bag shall be not less than 36 inches in depth.

1.2.2.2.2.3. Seams: Seams must be sewn with a type SSa-1 (flat) or LSa-1 (overlap) seam, type 401 stitch, minimum 6 stitches per inch with 4/12 or 5/12 cotton thread.

1.2.2.3. Bags for Use on Gin Standard Density, Gin Universal Density, and Bales Compressed at a Warehouse:

1.2.2.3.1. Material: The bagging may be constructed of woven cotton fabric meeting specifications in Section 1.2.2.1.2 or warp knitted cotton fabric meeting specifications in Section 1.2.2.1.3. For bags made of warp knitted fabric, bags may be constructed with two panels sewn on each side to form a bag or form a single folded pattern. For bags made of woven cotton fabric, bags must be spiral sewn from fabric a minimum of 60 inches in width.

1.2.2.3.2. Size: The bag size must be tailored to individual bale sizes at each location. Bags shall fit bales tightly but must be large enough to minimize bursting and long enough to completely cover and secure heads.

1.2.2.3.3. Seams: Seams must be sewn with a type SSa-1 (flat), SSn-1 (folded) or LSa-1 (overlap) seam, type 401 stitch, minimum 6 stitches per inch with 4/12 or 5/12 cotton thread. Sewn seams at bottom of bags must be a minimum of three-fourths inch from edges and be of type SSa-1 (flat).

1.2.2.4. Test Methods for Cotton Bagging:

1.2.2.4.1. Sample Size: Each sample of cotton bagging selected for testing will consist of one pattern of either bag and panel combination, sewn bag, or two panels.

1.2.2.4.2. Length: The length of the sample will be measured directly using a suitably graduated device. The sample will be laid out flat on a smooth horizontal surface and the length measured along both selvages for cotton panels. The length of the sample will be the average of the two measurements rounded to the nearest inch. Measurements will be made on the sample in equilibrium with standard atmospheric conditions as specified in ASTM D1776.

1.2.2.4.3. Width: Sample width will be measured directly using a suitably graduated device and will include the selvages. The sample will be laid out flat on a smooth horizontal surface and the measurements made perpendicular to the lengths (selvages in the case of panels). Three width measurements will be taken on each sample. One measurement will be made at the center of the sample and two other measurements will be approximately 12 inches in from each end of the sample. The average of the three measurements, rounded to the nearest inch, will be the width.

Measurements will be made on the sample in equilibrium with standard atmospheric conditions as specified in ASTM D1776.

1.2.2.4.4. Weight of Bagging: The weight of bagging will be determined by weighing on suitably accurate scales, and the weight per pattern will be determined to the nearest one-tenth pound. Several patterns (or bales of bagging patterns) may be weighed simultaneously and the weight averaged. The weight for cotton bagging will be calculated on the basis of 8.5 percent moisture content (not moisture regain).

1.2.2.4.5. Woven Cotton Bagging:

1.2.2.4.5.1. Warp Yarn Count: The number of warp ends in the width of the sample including the selvages will be counted at each end of the sample. The average of the two counts will be divided by the width, as determined above. This figure will be multiplied by 12 to determine warp yarns per 12 inches of bagging.

1.2.2.4.5.2. Weft Yarn Count: The number of weft (filling) yarns over a measured length of 36 inches on each sample of woven cotton bagging will be counted. The number counted divided by 3 will be the weft yarn count per 12 inches.

1.2.2.4.6. Warp Knitted Cotton Bagging:

1.2.2.4.6.1. Wale Count of Warp Knitted Cotton Bagging: The number of wales or ribs running lengthwise of the sample will be counted over a measured width (relaxed state) of 12 inches on each sample. The number counted divided by 12 will be the wale count per inch.

1.2.2.4.6.2. Course Count of Warp Knitted Cotton Bagging: The number of courses or loops which form a line horizontal to the wales or ribs will be counted over a measured length (relaxed state) of 12 inches on each sample of warp knitted cotton bagging. The number counted divided by 12 will be the course count per inch.

1.2.2.4.6.3. Elongation: Elongation or stretch properties of warp knitted cotton bagging will be tested on one pound per inch static load using methods as specified in ASTM D2594E.

1.2.2.4.6.4. Bursting Strength: Bursting strength will be tested on an approved type of constant rate of traverse machine equipped with a bursting attachment (ball burst) as specified in ASTM D231.

1.2.3. Polyethylene Film Bagging: 3

1.2.3.1. General: Polyethylene film shall be extruded and fabricated in a NAFTA country from virgin resin supplied by NAFTA-country resin manufacturers, for use on gin standard density and gin universal density bales and bales compressed at a warehouse.

1.2.3.2. Type:

1.2.3.2.1. Linear Low Density: The bag must be 100% linear low density polyethylene from a copolymer of ethylene and octene 1 base, hexene base or metallocenealocene resin.

1.2.3.2.2. Tri-Extruded: The bag must be only a combination of linear low density polyethylene from a copolymer of ethylene and octene 1 base, hexene base, or metallocene base resin, high molecular weight high density polyethylene resin, and fractional melt, low density polyethylene resin.

1.2.3.3. Color: The bag must be clear light brown, or yellow tinted. If the bag is light brown, the bag must contain a minimum of 5% pigment for color.

1.2.3.4. Gauge: The average gauge shall be not less than 6 mil.

1.2.3.5. Gauge Tolerance: The range of any 20 evenly spaced points around the width (traverse or cross direction) of a bag must be within plus or minus 10 percent of the average gauge for that bag.

1.2.3.6. Tensile Strength: For machine (length) direction the tensile strength must be not less than 38.3 pounds per inch (6,380 pounds per square inch for a 6 mil material), and for traverse (cross) direction, not less than 33.0 pounds per inch (5,500 pounds per square inch for a 6 mil material).

1.2.3.7. Elongation: For both machine (length) and traverse (cross) direction the recommended elongation is 800 percent.

1.2.3.8. Tear Resistance: The material shall have a minimum tear resistance of 300 grams/mil in the machine (length) direction and 400 grams/mil in the traverse (cross) direction.

1.2.3.9. Impact Resistance: The impact resistance must be not less than 660 grams.

1.2.3.10. Slip Characteristics: Bags must be low slip (static coefficient of friction not less than 0.50 for outside of material to outside of material test).

1.2.3.11. Tagging: Extra precaution must be taken in securing bale tags to prevent lost tags.

1.2.3.12. Tare Weight: Tare weight shall be not less than 1.6 pounds per bag.

1.2.3.13. Sealing Heads of Bales: Extra precaution must be taken in sealing heads of bales to provide maximum coverage and protection.

1.2.3.14. Bag Size: Each bag shall be not less than 85 inches in length when used on 54 inch by 20 inch presses and not less than 81 inches in length when used on 50 inch by 20 inch presses.

1.2.3.15. Identification Markings: Each bag must have identification markings to denote type (see 1.2.3.15.1 and 1.2.3.15.2) suitably printed no more than 36 inches apart. Each bag must also have the name or trademark of the film extruder and the universal recycle logo with appropriate recycle code (#4 for LLDPE) suitably printed no more than 36 inches apart. Each identification mark shall be at least three-fourths inch in height. The identification markings shall be placed on record with the JCIBPC. Ink of any color but white shall be used for printing logos. Where bags are fabricated by manufacturers other than the film supplier, the fabricator's name or trademark shall appear on each bag in addition to the film extruder's name or trademark. The bag fabricator, when other than the film manufacturer, shall register the name or trademark with the JCIBPC.

1.2.3.15.1. Linear Low Density: Bag type identification markings must read either "NEW--100% linear low density polyethylene" or "NEW--100% LLDPE."

1.2.3.15.2. Tri-Extruded: Bag type identification markings must read "NEW--Tri-Ex-truded Polyethylene."

1.2.3.16. Inspection and Certification Requirements:

1.2.3.16.1. Responsibility for Inspection: The film manufacturer and the supplier are both responsible for performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. They may use their own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of such inspection requirements, unless such facilities are disapproved by the

JCIBPC.

1.2.3.16.2. Right to Perform Inspection or Testing: Reasonable inspection or tests deemed necessary may be performed by the JCIBPC to assure that materials conform to prescribed specifications.

1.2.3.16.3. Inspection or Testing Expense: Expense for such inspection or testing shall be borne by the film manufacturer or supplier.

1.2.3.16.4. Certification Required by the JCIBPC:

1.2.3.16.4.1. Submission of Samples: All manufacturers of polyethylene must submit samples to a private testing laboratory selected by the JCIBPC for certification that materials meet all prescribed specifications.

1.2.3.16.4.2. Approved List: Upon receipt of testing results, the JCIBPC will publicize throughout the cotton industry a list of approved manufacturers and their trademarks.

1.2.3.16.4.3. Responsibility for Components and Materials: The film and/or bag manufacturers shall be responsible for insuring that films or bags are manufactured, examined and tested in accordance with approved specifications and standards for polyethylene described in sections 1.2.3.1 through 1.2.3.15.

1.2.3.16.4.4. Certification of Film Furnished: Film manufacturers and/or fabricators shall certify to customers that the film furnished has been manufactured in a NAFTA country for use as cotton bale covers and meets the material specifications herein, and that the manufacturer is on the JCIBPC's approved list.

1.2.3.17. Test Methods for Polyethylene Bags:

1.2.3.17.1. Sample Size: Each sample of polyethylene will consist of one bag.

1.2.3.17.2. Length: The length of the sample will be measured directly using a suitably graduated device. The sample will be laid out flat on a smooth horizontal surface and the length measured. Each side will be measured from top edge to bottom edge. The length of the sample will be the average of the two measurements rounded to the nearest inch.

1.2.3.17.3. Weight of Bagging: The weight of bagging will be determined by weighing on suitably accurate scales, and the weight per bag will be determined to the nearest one-tenth pound. Several bags may be weighed simultaneously and the weight averaged.

1.2.3.17.4. Gauge and Gauge Tolerance: The gauge and gauge tolerance shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D374.

1.2.3.17.5. Tensile Strength and Elongation: The tensile strength and elongation shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D882.

1.2.3.17.6. Tear Resistance: Tear resistance shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D1922 (Elmendorf Tear) using a 6400 gram pendulum.

1.2.3.17.7. Impact Resistance: Impact resistance shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D1709, Method A, using an aluminum dart.

1.2.3.17.8. Slip Characteristics: Slip characteristics shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D1894.

1.2.4. Polypropylene Bagging:

1.2.4.1. General: Polypropylene material used to wrap bales shall be new polypropylene fabric manufactured in a NAFTA country from yarn and resins produced in a NAFTA country and woven specifically for use on cotton bales. The bale covers shall be uniform in size and color, clean, unstained, and free of any extraneous material.

1.2.4.2. Yarns: Scrap, reground, or reworked polymers may be used for yarns, provided material meets all specifications under 1.2.4.

1.2.4.2.1. Type: The yarn shall be crystalline or isostatic polypropylene type yarns.

1.2.4.2.2. Dimension: For fabric constructions of 12 warp yarns per inch and 8 weft yarns per inch, the warp yarn dimensions shall be 2.1 mils thick, plus or minus 0.2 mil and 95 mils wide, plus or minus 2 mils. Filling yarn dimensions shall be not less than 1.8 mils thick, plus or minus 0.2 mil with a minimum linear density of 1050 denier. For fabric constructions of 12 warp yarns per inch and either 8.5 or 9.5 weft yarns per inch, the warp yarn dimensions shall be 80 mils wide, plus or minus 5 mils, with a linear density of 840 denier, plus 100 denier or minus 50 denier. Filling yarn dimensions shall be 95 mils wide, plus or minus 5 mils, with a minimum linear density of 890 denier, plus 100 denier or minus 50 denier. For fabric constructions of 10 warp yarns per inch and 7 weft yarns per inch, the warp yarn dimensions shall 100 mils wide, plus or minus 5 mils, with a linear density of 1050 denier, plus or minus 50 denier. Filling yarn dimensions shall 110 mils wide, plus or minus 5 mils, with a linear density of 1050 denier, plus or minus 50 denier. For fabric constructions of 11.3 warp yarns per inch and 6 weft yarns per inch, the warp yarn dimensions shall be 90 mils wide, plus or minus 5 mils, with a linear density of 900 denier, plus or minus 50 denier. Filling yarn dimensions shall be 115 mils wide, plus or minus 5 mils, with a linear density of 1300 denier, plus or minus 50 denier.

1.2.4.2.3. Inhibitor Concentration: For yarns stabilized with a hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS), the yarn shall contain one or a combination of Tinuvin 622 LD and Chimassorb 944 from Ciba-Geigy Corporation or other equivalent HALS at a total concentration of not less than 0.3 percent weight of active inhibitor. The known and consistent concentrations of each combined HALS shall be placed on record with the JCIBPC.

1.2.4.2.4. Trace Element: Additionally, when HALS inhibitors are used, the yarn must also contain a trace element of barium sulfate at a concentration of not less than 0.05 percent by weight that must be detectable after weathering for identification purposes. The JCIBPC will have samples checked periodically by a private laboratory at manufacturers' expense.

1.2.4.3. Fabric Woven from Stabilized Yarns:

1.2.4.3.1. Fabric Count: For 12 x 8 constructions, there must be an average of 12 warp yarns per inch and an average of 8 weft yarns per inch. No test sample shall contain less than 11 warp yarns or 7 weft yarns per inch. For 12 x 8.5 constructions, there must be an average of 12 warp yarns per inch and an average of 8.5 weft yarns per inch. No test sample shall contain less than 11 warp yarns or 7.5 weft yarns per inch. For 12 x 9.5 constructions, there must be an average of 12 warp yarns per inch and an average of 9.5 weft yarns per inch. No test sample shall contain less than 11 warp yarns or 8.5 weft yarns per inch. For 10 x 7 constructions, there must be an average of 10 warp yarns per inch and an average of 7 weft yarns per inch. No test sample shall contain less than 9.5 warp yarns per inch or 6.5 weft yarns per inch. For 11.3 x 6 constructions, there must be an average of 11.3 warp yarns per inch and an average of 5.9 weft yarns per inch. No test sample shall contain less than 10.8 warp yarns or 5.4 weft yarns per inch.

1.2.4.3.2. Minimum Weight: For 12 x 8 fabric constructions, the non-extrusion coated fabric must weigh an average of not less than 2.7 ounces per square yard and no test sample shall weigh less than 2.5 ounces per square yard. For 12 x 8.5 fabric constructions, the non-extrusion coated fabric must weigh an average of not less than 2.3 ounces per square yard and no single test sample shall weigh less than 2.1 ounces per square yard. For 12 x 9.5 fabric constructions, the non-extrusion coated fabric must weigh an average of not less than 2.5 ounces per square yard and no single test sample shall weigh not less than 2.3 ounces per square yard. For 10 x 7 fabric constructions, the non-extrusion coated fabric must weigh an average of not less than 2.3 ounces per square yard and no single test sample shall weigh less than 2.1 ounces per square yard. For 11.3 x 6 fabric constructions, the coated fabric must weigh an average of not less than 3.2 ounces per square yard and no test sample shall weigh less than 3.0 ounces per square yard.

1.2.4.3.3. Color: The color of the fabric containing HALS shall be translucent white or translucent light gold unless otherwise approved by the JCIBPC. The center of each panel, for bag and panel combinations, must be marked in the weft direction with a clearly visible line printed with ink of any color but white or black running across the entire width of the panel or with a series of three lines having a minimum of 12 inches on each edge and a minimum of 12 inches in the center. The lines must be within one inch of the true center of the length of the panel.

1.2.4.3.4. Tensile Strength: For 12 x 8, 12 x 8.5 or 9.5 and 10 x 7 fabric constructions, minimum tensile strengths of uncoated fabrics shall be 125 pounds per inch average in the warp direction and 90 pounds per inch average in the weft direction. For 11.3 x 6 fabric constructions, minimum tensile strengths of coated fabric shall be 125 pounds per inch average in the warp direction and 90 pounds per inch average in the weft direction. Ten samples shall be tested in each direction for this determination and no single test shall be more than 10 pounds per inch below the specified average.

1.2.4.3.5. Elongation: The fabric shall have an elongation to break of not less than 15 percent average in both warp and weft directions. Ten samples shall be tested in each direction for this determination and no single test value shall be below 12 percent.

1.2.4.3.6. Selvage: Each outer edge of the fabric shall be tucked selvage or natural selvage containing not less than the number of weft ends prevalent in the body of the fabric. A heat cut selvage will not be acceptable. Ends of cut sheets and spiral-sewn bags must be finished by heat cutting to give a pin test value of at least 40 pounds. For 11.3 x 6 fabric constructions, the fabric shall have mechanically cut edges in such a fashion that the yarns are held in position by the coating.

1.2.4.3.7. Air Permeability: The non-extrusion coated fabric in an unstressed state must permit not less than 5 cubic feet per minute per square foot, nor more than 50 cubic feet per minute per square foot of air flow.

1.2.4.3.8. Weathering Resistance: The fabric shall retain not less than 70 percent of its original tensile breaking strength after 1,200 hours exposure to accelerated weathering.

1.2.4.4. Coatings: Any coating added to the fabric to reduce gloss, fibrillation, slippage, or for other technical reasons, shall be as stable as the fabric to which it has been applied when exposed to accelerated weathering and low temperatures.

Such coating must not adversely affect cotton which it is to contact. Polyolefin coating added to prevent fibrillation must be thermally bonded to woven polypropylene fabric by extrusion coating at a minimum thickness at any point of

0.75 mil. Coating must not delaminate during stresses of baling and compression. The coatings and base yarns must be of like color.

1.2.4.5. Extrusion-Coated Bag and Panel Combination Used to Wrap Flat and Modified Flat Bales:

1.2.4.5.1. Fabric Requirements: Bag may be a shoebox or gussetted construction.

Bottom of bag must be constructed from 12 x 8 or 12 x 8.5 count fabrics meeting applicable requirements of sections (1.2.4.1 through 1.2.4.4, 1.2.4.9 and 1.2.4.10).

Sides of bag and sheet shall be constructed from 12 x 8 or 12 x 9.5 count fabrics meeting applicable requirements of sections (1.2.4.1 through 1.2.4.4, 1.2.4.9 and 1.2.4.10). End panels of bag may be either an extension of fabric from bottom of bag or side and meet all requirements of that fabric.

1.2.4.5.2. Panel Size: The panel for 54 x 24 inch presses (modified flat) shall be not less than 48 inches in width and 112 inches in length. The panel for 54 X 27 inch presses (flat) shall be not less than 52 inches in width and 112 inches in length.

1.2.4.5.3. Bag Size: The bag size must be tailored to individual bale size at each gin location. The bag shall be not less than 36 inches in depth.

1.2.4.5.4. Seams: Seams must be sewn in accordance with the following: Type SSa-1 (flat) seam, type 401 stitch, minimum four stitches per inch, and 4/12 or 5/12 cotton thread or a polypropylene thread with an approximate yarn denier of 1,000, meeting ultraviolet inhibitor concentration requirements of Section 1.2.4.2.3, with a minimum tensile strength of 11.02 pounds. All cuts shall be heat cut or shall be rolled to prevent raveling.

1.2.4.5.5. Fabrication: Bag shall be fabricated such that warp yarns run the length of the bale. Edges of bag in long dimension shall have tucked or natural selvages.

1.2.4.5.6. Coating: Coating on bottom of bag and panel shall meet requirements of Section 1.2.4.4. Panel shall be coated at a minimum width of 24 inches in the center of the panel's width and along the entire panel length. Bottom of bag shall be coated along entire length at a minimum width of 24 inches.

1.2.4.6. Fully-Coated Spiral Sewn Bags Used to Wrap Flat and Modified Flat Bales: 4

1.2.4.6.1. Conditionality: Use of spiral sewn polypropylene bags on flat and/or modified flat bales that are to be recompressed requires cooperation and approval of receiving warehouse/compress. Compress must have facili-ties for removal of gin wires under bag prior to recompression.

1.2.4.6.2. Material: Fabric shall conform to the specifications for the 12 x 8 or 12 x

8.5 fabric construction meeting applicable requirements in Sections 1.2.4.1 through 1.2.4.4, 1.2.4.9 and 1.2.4.10.

1.2.4.6.3. Fabric Width: The fabric from which each bag is sewn shall be a minimum of 60 inches in width.

1.2.4.6.4. Bag Size: The bag size must be tailored to individual bale size at each location. Bags shall fit bales tightly, but must be large enough to slip down for sampling and to minimize bursting and long enough to completely cover and secure heads of bales.

1.2.4.6.5. Seams: Seams must be sewn in accordance with the following: Type SSn- 1 (folded), SSa-1 (flat), and LSa-1 (overlap), type 401 stitch, minimum four stitches per inch, and 4/12 and 5/12 cotton thread, or a polypropylene thread with an approximate yarn denier of 1,000, meeting ultraviolet inhibitor concentration requirements of Section 1.2.4.2.3, with a minimum tensile strength of 11.02 pounds.

Sewn seams at bottom of bags must be a minimum of three-fourths inch from heat cut edges and be of type SSa-1 (flat). Color of polypropylene sewing thread shall be white or natural color inherent in meeting ultraviolet inhibitor specs.

1.2.4.6.6. Coating: Coating shall meet requirements of Section 1.2.4.4 and shall be applied across the entire width of the flat fabric. Coating must be located within 0.5 inches plus or minus 0.25 inches of the selvage edge.

1.2.4.7. Fully-Coated Spiral Sewn Bags Used to Wrap Gin Standard and Gin Universal Density Bales:

1.2.4.7.1. Material: Fabric shall conform to the specifications for the 12 x 8, 12 x

8.5 or 10 x 7 fabric construction meeting applicable requirements in Sections

1.2.4.1 through 1.2.4.4, 1.2.4.9 and 1.2.4.10.

1.2.4.7.2. Fabric Width: The fabric from which each bag is sewn shall be a minimum of 60 inches in width.

1.2.4.7.3. Bag Size: The bag size must be tailored to individual bale size at each location. Bags shall fit bales tightly but must be large enough to slip down for sampling and minimize bursting and long enough to completely cover and secure heads of bales. The gussets shall be of equal width, plus or minus 1 inch. The minimum finished bag length shall be not less than 85 inches.

1.2.4.7.4. Seams: Seams must be sewn in accordance with the following: Type SSn-1 (folded), SSa-1 (flat), and LSa-1 (overlap), type 401 stitch, minimum four stitches per inch, and 4/12 or 5/12 cotton thread, or a polypropylene thread with an approximate yarn denier of 1,000, meeting ultraviolet light inhibitor concentration and identification concentration requirements of Section 1.2.4.2.3, with a minimum tensile strength of 11.02 pounds. Sewn seams at bottom of bags must be a minimum of three-fourths inch from heat cut edges and be of type SSa-1 (flat).

Color of polypropylene sewing thread shall meet color requirements of Section 1.2.4.3.3.

1.2.4.7.5. Coating: Coating shall meet requirements of Section 1.2.4.4 and shall be applied across the entire width of the flat fabric. Coating must be located within 0.5 inches plus or minus 0.25 inches of the selvage edge.

1.2.4.7.6. Venting: The bag shall be adequately vented without impairing the integrity of the bag.

1.2.4.8. Fully-Coated Extruded Seam Gussetted Bags Used to Wrap Gin Standard and Gin Universal Density Bales:

1.2.4.8.1. Material: Fabric shall conform to the specifications for 11.3 x 6 fully-coated fabric construction meeting applicable requirements of Sections 1.2.4.1 through 1.2.4.4, 1.2.4.9 and 1.2.4.10.

1.2.4.8.2. Fabric Width: The fabric from which each bag is fabricated shall be a minimum of 100 inches in width.

1.2.4.8.3. Bag Size: The bag size must be tailored to individual bale size at each location. Bags must fit bales tightly but must be large enough to slip down for sampling and minimize bursting and long enough to completely cover and secure heads of bales. The gussets shall be of equal width, plus or minus 1 inch. The minimum finished bag length shall not be less than 80 inches, measured from sewn bottom seam to the mouth of the bag.

1.2.4.8.4. Seams: The bag shall be formed from a flat sheet of fabric by means of two seams. The first shall be a continuous extruded seam of polyolefin material joining the edges of the fabric panel to form a tube. Location of the seam shall be identified by the use of a pigment in the seaming material. The extruded seam shall have a minimum cut-strip tensile strength of 55 pounds per inch. At least 3 strips, 2 inches in width shall be cut parallel to the weft yarns from any bag to determine the seam strength. The bottom of the tube shall be closed with a type SSn-1 (folded) seam, chain stitch, minimum 3 stitches per inch, using a polypropylene thread with an approximate yarn denier of 1000, meeting ultraviolet light inhibitor concentration requirements of Section 1.2.4.2.3, with a minimum tensile strength of 11.02 pounds.

1.2.4.8.5. Coating: Fully-coated 11.3 x 6 fabric shall have a continuous polyolefin coating with an average thickness of 1.5 mils, plus or minus 0.2 mils meeting the requirements of Section 1.2.4.4.

1.2.4.8.6. Venting: The bag shall be adequately vented without impairing the integrity of the bag.

1.2.4.9. Identification Markings: Each panel and/or sewn bag must have the name or trademark of the fabric manufacturer (that is, the company weaving the material) and the appropriate yarn denier (either 840, 1050 or 900 x 1300) and construction (12 x 8.5 or 9.5, 12 x 8, 10 x 7, or 11.3 x 6) suitably printed no more than 36 inches apart in the center of each bag. Each identification mark shall be at least three-fourths inch in height. The identification markings shall be placed on record with the JCIBPC. Ink of any color but black or white shall be used for printing logos and centering marks. Where bags are fabricated by manufacturers other than the supplier of basic fabric or their subcontractor, the fabricator's name or trademark shall appear on each pattern in addition to the fabric manufacturer's name or trademark. The bag fabricator, when other than the fabric manufacturer, shall register the name or trademark with the JCIBPC.

1.2.4.10. Inspection and Certification Requirements:

1.2.4.10.1. Responsibility for Inspection: The fabric manufacturer and the supplier are both responsible for performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. They may use their own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of such inspection requirements, unless such facilities are disapproved by the JCIBPC.

1.2.4.10.2. Right to Perform Inspection or Testing: Reasonable inspection or tests deemed necessary may be performed by the JCIBPC to assure that materials conform to prescribed specifications.

1.2.4.10.3. Inspection or Testing Expense: Expense for such inspection or testing shall be borne by the fabric manufacturer or supplier.

1.2.4.10.4. Certification Required by the JCIBPC:

1.2.4.10.4.1. Submission of Samples: All manufacturers of polypropylene must submit samples to a private testing laboratory selected by the JCIBPC for certification that materials meet all prescribed specifications.

1.2.4.10.4.2. Approved List: Upon receipt of testing results, the JCIBPC will publicize throughout the cotton industry a list of approved manufacturers and their trademarks.

1.2.4.10.4.3. Responsibility for Components and Materials: The fabric manufacturers shall be responsible for insuring that fabrics are manufactured, examined and tested in accordance with approved specifications and standards.

The bag manufacturers shall be responsible for insuring that specifications for seams, cutting and sizes are met.

1.2.4.10.4.4. Certification of Fabric Furnished: Fabric manufacturers shall certify to customers that the fabric furnished has been manufactured in a NAFTA country from yarn and resins produced in a NAFTA country for use as cotton bale covers, and meets the material specifications herein, and that the manufacturer is on the JCIBPC's approved list.

1.2.4.11. Test Methods:

1.2.4.11.1. Sample Size: Polypropylene material selected for testing will consist of a minimum of ten randomly selected panels or spiral sewn bags or an equivalent amount of flat goods in cases where the material is tested before it is in sewn form.

1.2.4.11.2. Length: The length of the sample will be measured directly using a suitably graduated device. The sample will be laid out flat on a smooth horizontal surface and the length measured along both selvages for panels and along both sides for bags. The length of the sample will be the average of the two measurements rounded to the nearest inch.

1.2.4.11.3.