C04_Attachment II - SOW_Almaco_6.29.26_1232SA26Q1190.pdf
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Statement of Work: Seed Counting Carousel
This Statement of Work outlines requirements for the USDA Germplasm Enhancement of Maize Project to procure a seed counting carousel system for the North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station in Ames, Iowa. The carousel will be used to count yield trial location entries for maize breeding research conducted across Iowa. The contractor must deliver a fully integrated system that is set up, tested, and calibrated upon delivery by December 2026 to USDA Plant Introduction Station, 1305 State Ave., Ames, IA 50014.
The carousel must meet specific technical specifications including: 120 kernel volume seed cartridges; a dual head, solvent-based printer capable of printing one seed cartridge every 2.3 seconds with capacity for over 300 cartridges when fully loaded; barcode verification functionality to match cartridge barcodes with source seed information; dimensions approximately 24" x 24" x 12" without the seed counter; 120V 15A AC power source; and an Agriculex Inc. ESC-2 programmable electronic seed counter (110 volts, 60 Hz) as the required counter model. The system must be compatible with Almaco SeedPro360 planter software and the Almaco PowerPlant system. The contractor is also responsible for providing onsite training. No government-furnished equipment is specified for this procurement.
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Statement of Work
Project: Seed counting carousel
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.0 Scope of Work: The USDA Germplasm Enhancement of Maize Project, located at the North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station in Ames, IA, needs a seed counting carousel that is compatible with current equipment.
2.0 Background: The Germplasm Enhancement of Maize Project travels across the state of Iowa conducting maize breeding research. This seed counting carousel will be utilized to count yield trial location entries. The specific requirements for the carousel include compatibility with current planting equipment.
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks: Carousel must meet or exceed the following specifications and be set up and ready upon delivery:
Seed Cartridges: 120 kernel volume
Printing: Dual head, solvent based printer. Print a seed cartridge every 2.3 seconds.
When fully loaded, the printer should hold over 300 seed cartridges.
Barcoding: Verifies barcode on seed cartridges match source seed information prior to filling seed cartridge.
Size: Approximately 24” x 24” x 12” without seed counter.
Power source: 120V 15A AC
Seed Counter: Carousel must be equipped with the required Agriculex Inc. ESC-2 programmable electronic seed counter. Seed counter must be 110 volts and operate at 60 Hz. Other seed counters are not compatible.
Software: Software must be compatible with Almaco SeedPro360 planter software.
Setup: Carousel, printers, and counter must be setup, tested, and calibrated to operate properly.
Other: Compatible with Almaco PowerPlant system. Must provide onsite training.
4.0 Government Furnished: N/A
5.0 Deliverable/Schedule: Delivery by December 2026.
6.0 Technical Point of Contact: TBD
7.0 Place of Delivery: USDA Plant Introduction Station, 1305 State Ave., Ames, IA 50014.
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