CD2 - CSQ Cottonscope Specs.pdf
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- 12405B23Q0622
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This document outlines the minimum specifications for a Cottonscope instrument to support fiber quality research operations for the USDA Agricultural Research Service. The specifications require an instrument that can automatically measure cotton maturity using polarized light image analysis, automatically measure cotton ribbon width using image analysis, automatically measure cotton fiber fineness, and calculate micronaire for cotton fiber. The instrument must comply with ASTM D8394-21 and include a double guillotine cutter for fiber preparation as well as a spare parts kit for maintenance. A related federal contract opportunity is also provided for solicitation number 12405B23Q0622 to procure a Cotton Scope Instrument for the USDA ARS in New Orleans, LA.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Research, Education, and Economics Agricultural Research Service
Cotton Structure and Quality Research Unit Southeast Area, Southern Regional Research Center
1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70124
USDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
DATE: July 14, 2023
SUBJECT: Minimum Specifications for Cottonscope instrument
1. The Agriculture Research Service has a need for a Cottonscope instrument to support fiber quality research operations.
2. Minimum specifications are:
- Automatic measurement of cotton maturity using polarized light image analysis
- Automatic measurement of cotton ribbon width using image analysis
- Automatic measurement of cotton fiber fineness
- Automatic calculation of micronaire for cotton fiber
- Compliance with ASTM D8394-21 Standard Test Method for Automated Measurement of Maturity, Fineness, Ribbon Width, and Micronaire of Cotton Fibers
- Double guillotine cutter for fiber preparation
- Spare parts kit required for instrument maintenance
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