Seed Analyzer Specifications Final.pdf

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Seed Analyzer Federal contract opportunity
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Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Northeast Area

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SPECIFICATION

BACKGROUND

USDA, ARS, Plant Genetic Resources Unit, in Geneva, NY will require a seed analyzer that includes analysis software that can count seeds and measures individual seed length and width, thousand seed weights, and seed color from diverse vegetable and hemp seed samples. This instrument is required for evaluation of seed characteristics and will be used by the Vegetable and Hemp projects at the Plant Genetic Resources Unit at Geneva, NY.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

● Safely protect operator during operation

● Includes software that allows operator to program and analyze seed characteristic information

● Measures individual seed widths, lengths, and areas for seeds that can have widths or lengths as small as 0.5 mm

● Measures and calculates the weight of 1000 seeds or the thousand seed weight of each sample

● Measures and records individual seed color using visible light wavelengths

● Analyzes measured output, and provides summary statistics for each measured seed sample including at least the means and standard deviations for each sample

● Measures and counts at least a hundred seeds per sample in less than 10 seconds

● Transfers analyzed data in Excel format via USB or through a networked connection

DISTINGUISGHING CHARACTERISTICS

● Dimensions of the unit to be no greater than 50 cm wide by 60 cm long by 80 cm tall

● Weighs less than 50 kg

● Power supply must be 110V

● Measures seeds with widths greater than 0.5 mm

● Counting accuracy of at least 99%

● Measuring time less than 10 seconds per sample

● Software that can analyze the seed measurements and convert them into summary statistics that are Excel readable

● Software compatible with Windows 10

● Counts the number of seeds within each sample

● Measures and counts at least 100 seeds in each sample

● Measures individual seed length, width, and area providing summary statistics for each sample

● Measures test weights or the weight of seeds in a known volume

● Measures seed color using visible light spectra

● USB 3.1 connection

● Must connect to a high-performance top-loading scale like a Sartorius Practum or Entris scale and barcode scanner

WARRANTY

Minimum one year factory standard warranty is required.

TRAINING

Technical support for the operation of the seed analyzer will be required. An operator’s manual written in English, outlining detailed instructions required to operate and service the equipment will be required.

Documentation. The Contractor shall provide an electronic copy (by email to tyler.gordon@usda.gov) of delivery confirmation and standard technical specifications and instructions.

DELIVERY

Delivery shall be included in the total price and the item(s) will be delivered to the address below between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

DELIVERY OFFICE

USDA, ARS, PGRU

630 W. North St.

Geneva, NY 14456 Phone: +1-315-787-2312

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