Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement 12805B23Q0533.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Project: Repair and Maintenance of Kincaid 8XP Research Combine

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Background and Purpose:

This equipment is needed to perform work associated CRIS objectives (CRIS # 3096- 21000-021-000D, NP301, C1, PS1A, C3, PS3A and CRIS #3096-21000-022-000D, NP301, C1, PS1A, C3, PS3A) for sorghum. This research combine will be used in a multi-institution collaborative sorghum project with three Universities and the Germplasm Development Research Unit of the Cropping Systems Research Laboratory in Lubbock TX. The proposed research encompasses a holistic approach to develop sorghum germplasm with improved agronomic and plant physiological characters that in turn will improve plant productivity. The research aim is to stack morphological plant traits that will lead to improved fitness under optimal and marginal production scenarios. The research will require multi-location trials of a strategic panel of sorghum accessions with varied genetics. This equipment is used to mechanically harvest and measure grain yield from research field plots. This grain yield data, in combination with other measured parameters, will allow a thorough evaluation of all sorghum accessions across multi-locations for important plant physiological characters necessary for improved fitness. Purchase of this instrument will allow our data collection to be uniform from location to location providing for robust data analysis and comparison.

2.0 Specifications:

Replacement of grain weigh system, replacement of damaged belts, hoses, and internal combine machinery components. Repair, installation, and calibration by authorized technicians will be performed to factory specifications. If during the process of repair, additional parts or items for repair are discovered, authorization for repairs and additional expenses need to be approved before repairs can be made. The service work is to be completed within 30 days of award but no later than September 31, 2023.

Testing and Verification

Calibration, testing, and verification of equipment performance will be conducted by authorized factory technicians from Kincaid Equipment Mfg., Inc.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks:

Calibration, testing, and verification of equipment performance will be conducted by authorized factory technicians from Kincaid Equipment Mfg., Inc.

4.0 Deliverable / Schedule:

Service will be completed within 30 days of a contract agreement but no later than

September 31, 2023.

5.0 Government Furnished:

The equipment will housed at the Plant Stress and Germplasm Development Unit of the

Cropping Systems Research Laboratory at 3810 4th Street, Lubbock, Texas.

6.0 Travel:

The scientist or technician are not required to travel as there is no need for installation or training for this equipment.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel:

None.

8.0 Security Requirements:

None

9.0 Data Rights:

None

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards:

This will be an independent instrument with no connection to the local network of the USDA-ARS facilities.

11.0 Performance Requirement Measures:

Instrument function will be verified by ARS personnel prior to use. A warranty is included.

Performance Objective

Required Task or Deliverable

Performance Standard

Method of Surveillance

Positive/Negative Incentive % for NOT meeting the Task

Instrument is operating within specifications and ready for use.

Within 1 week of delivery, measurements can be performed at any time by technical staff.

Measurements are within operating specifications.

Harvest and grain weight measurements

N/A

Attachment: NA