Roving Frame and Rotor Spinning Frame
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Key information
- Agency Name
- Department of Agriculture
- Awarding Office Name
- AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
- Waiver Type
- Non-availability
- Procurement Stage
- Post-solicitation
- OMB Determination
- Approved
- Product Service Code (PSC)
- 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Waiver Details
Waiver Coverage
Individual Waiver
Summary of Procurement
The USDA-ARS Cotton Quality and Innovation Research Unit requires a roving frame and a rotor spinning frame to support fiber-to-yarn processing research, cotton quality improvement, and pilot-scale textile development. These machines provide essential process control capabilities, including adjustable drafting, twist settings, rotor speeds, and small-batch experimental operation, all necessary for research not feasible in commercial production mills.
Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?
No
Submitted
09/15/2026
Determination Date
09/21/2026
| Product Name | North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) | Product Service Code (PSC) | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rieter model R40 Rotor and Rieter model F33 Roving Frames | 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES | 1 |
Procurement Instrument Identifier(s) (PIID) for this waiver (if applicable)
1232SA26Q1141
Solicitation ID(s)
1232SA26Q1141
Dates
Waiver Start Date
09/17/2026
Waiver Expiration Date
09/16/2027