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The Depot provides specialized custom equipment to 33 Federal field offices and 36 states which participate in Cooperative agreements with the USDA. They also provides equipment to the Produce Industry both in the U.S as well as internationally.
Quantities to be ordered on delivery orders is pursuant to the demand for the product at the time the delivery orders are to be issued. There are two different models of penetrometers which are used by inspectors in the field in performing pressure testing on various fruits and vegetables in order to determine ripeness. The following specifications apply to both models of penetrometers and are the minimum requirements:
ITEM NUMBER 001
FRUIT TESTER (FT SERIES)-FT 10
Capacity: 10 lbf X 2 ozf
Graduation: 5 kgf X 50 gf
Tips: 5/16" (8 mm) Diameter
ITEM NUMBER 002
FRUIT TESTER (FT SERIES)-FT 30
Capacity: 2 lbf X 1/4 ozf
Graduation: 1 kgf X 10 gf
Tips: 5/16" (8 mm) Diameter
Graduations: Dual graduations in pounds (lbf) and grams (gf) with lbf on the outer reading line.
Accessories: Penetrometer Tip (s), Test Hook, Peeler, Splash Plate and Manual in a compact case.
Size: Overall Length: 3.5 Inches (90 mm). Warranty: One Year Limited
Net Weight: 3 Ounces (90 g). Accuracy: ± 1 Graduation
Accuracy verification-if unit is within acceptable tolerances a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Calibration Certificate will be issued.
Accuracy verification-if unit is out of tolerance the gage will be replaced with a rebuilt gage and a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Calibration Certificate will be issued.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is (334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing). The Small Business Standard Size is 500 Employees. Solicitation Number AG-6395-S-12-0092, including specifications and all other documents related to this procurement, will be available at no charge on the Federal Business Opportunities website (www.fbo.gov) on or around (07/02/2012). The solicitation will be issued as a 100% Small Business Set Aside. It is the responsibility of interested parties to monitor this site for the solicitation and amendments, if any. Questions concerning this synopsis should be directed to Carol Dingess - email address: [email protected]
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