McPhail_Specifications.pdf

This document is a detailed specification sheet for a McPhail Glass Fruit Fly Trap, prepared for the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The specification outlines the precise requirements for a glass insect trap designed specifically for fruit fly monitoring and control. The trap must be blown in an iron or steel mold using clear glass with minimal color tinge, have a specific shape and dimensions as illustrated in the exhibit, and meet rigorous manufacturing standards including being free from bubbles, imperfections, and having properly annealed surfaces. The trap requires a 16-gauge galvanized neck wire, must have a minimum liquid capacity of 500ml, weigh no more than 3 lbs, and be compatible with a #9 rubber stopper with specific dimensional requirements.

The traps will be packaged in cases of 12, with packaging meeting USA freight classification standards and having a minimum bursting strength of 275 lbs per square inch. The specification includes detailed requirements for glass quality, wire attachment, and structural integrity, indicating a high-precision scientific instrument for agricultural pest management. CDFA will provide the rubber stoppers separately, suggesting this is part of a larger fruit fly monitoring or eradication program. The comprehensive specifications suggest this is a procurement document for a specialized scientific equipment purchase, likely through a competitive bidding process with strict technical requirements to ensure consistent trap performance in agricultural field applications.