Cotton Fiber Testing_SOW.docx
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This Statement of Work outlines requirements for Advanced Fiber Information System (AFIS) testing of 1,200 cotton fiber samples. The testing involves measuring 3 slivers (0.5g per sliver) per sample with 5,000 fibers measured per sliver, with all samples conditioned according to ASTM D1776. The required measurements include fiber length parameters (L(n), L(w), SFC(n), SFC(w), UQL(w)), fineness in millitex, maturity indicators (IFC and MR), and nep measurements (Nep Cnt/g and SCN Cnt/g).
The associated solicitation (12405B25Q0065) is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued by USDA ARS Southeast Area in New Orleans, LA, seeking quotes by January 9th, 2025 at 4:00 PM CT. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 335312, with award to be made as a Firm Fixed Price contract based on best value considering technical specifications, price (including shipping), and past performance. Questions are due by January 7th, 2025 at 3:00 PM CT, with responses to be posted as amendments.
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Cotton Fiber Testing - AFIS 3 Reps – Advanced Fiber Information System (AFIS) measurement of 1200 cotton fiber samples
The measurement of 3 slivers (0.5g per sliver) for each sample with 5,000 fibers measured per sliver by the AFIS. All samples are conditioned according to ASTM D1776.
The following parameters will be defined and required to measure:
L(n) (Length by number)[inches]- Mean length of fibers calculated by number. L(w)(Length by weight)- The average length of all the fibers in the sample computed on a weight basis.
SFC(n)(Short fiber content by number)- The percent of the fibers, calculated by number, that are less than 0.50 in.
SFC(w) (Short fiber content by weight)- The percent of the fibers, calculated by weight, that are less than 0.50 in.
UQL(w) (Upper quartile length of the fibers by weight)- This is the length which is exceeded by 25% of the fibers by weight.
Fineness- Mean fiber fineness (weight per unit length) in millitex. One thousand meters of fibers with a mass of 1 milligram equals 1 millitex.
IFC (Immature Fiber Content)- The percentage of fibers with less than 0.25 circularity. The lower the IFC%, the more suitable the fiber is for dyeing.
MR (Maturity Ratio)- The ratio of fibers with a 0.5 (or more) circularity divided by the amount of fibers with a 0.25 (or less) circularity. The higher the maturity ratio, the more mature the fibers are and the better the fibers are for dyeing.
Nep Cnt/g (Nep Count per Gram)- The total nep count normalized per gram. This includes both fiber and seed coat neps.
SCN Cnt/g (Seed Coat Nep Count per Gram)- This is the number of neps normalized per gram that are classified as seed coat neps.
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