66--Materials Testing System

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-76 issued and effective July 25, 2014. This solicitation VA259-14-Q-0593 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) using a SBA designated Small Business Size Standard of 500 employees. This RFQ is being issued as a small business set-aside under NAICS Code 334519. Any Award Made as a Result of this Solicitation will be made on an All or Nothing Basis All Items being Solicited (Products and/or Receivables as appropriate) must be of New Manufacture; No Remanufactured or "Grey Market" items allowed. FAR 52.212-4 applies to all Solicitations and Awards. Solicitation and evaluation of offers are to be IAW FAR 52.211-6: Brand Name or Equal *Quote is being requested for 1(one) each of the following line items: 1) Extra High 22kip Test System a. Materials Testing System, Capacity 100 kN (10000 kg, 22500 lb): i. Dual column floor mounted electromechanical testing system including: 1. Integrated digital closed-loop control and data acquisition electronics including crosshead extension and load measurement channels 2. Test control panel with two soft keys, results display, start, stop and return functions, programmable function keys, test status indicators, variable speed jog and specimen protection. 3. Testing speed range: 0.00005 to 1016 mm/min (0.000002 in/min to 40 in/min). 4. Crosshead return speed: 1016 mm/min (40 in/min) 5. Base fitting: Type If LH (M30 x 2 threaded hole) 6. Base adapter: Type D female fitting (0.5 in clevis pin). b. English language option c. Voltage option 200/208 V d. Extra crosshead travel 1830 mm (72.0 in): e. Horizontal test space 575 mm (22.6 in) f. Single test space (below moving crosshead) g. No load cell h. Static Load Cell: 10 kN (100 kg, 2250 lb): i. Type Df Tension/Compression ii. Type D female fitting (1.25 in connection with 0.5 in diameter clevis pin) iii. Bolt-on design with self-identification and electrical calibration i. Floor Model Adapter Kit: i. Allows mounting a 50kN or lower capacity load cell directly to the crosshead as a primary cell ii. Requires removal of 100kN cell iii. Compatible with any 2519/2530/2580 series load cell 50kN or lower capacity iv. Effective length = 25mm 2) Compression Platens: a. Compression Platen (Anvil), 150 mm (6 in) Diameter b. Type Dm fitting (1.25 connection with 0.5 in clevis pin) c. Stainless steel hardened and chrome plated d. Capacity: 100 kN e. Temperature rating: -150 to 300C f. Includes LVDT mounting holes 3) Tension Grips with Faces: a. Advanced Screw Side-Action Grips: i. Capacity: 10 kN (1000 Kgf, 2250 lbf) ii. Temperature Range: -70C to +125C (-94F to +257 F) iii. Upper and lower fittings: 0.5 in pin, male iv. Features: 1. Dual screw actuation with graduated cylinders 2. Slide-on jaw face mechanism with vertical-alignment 3. Wide opening suitable for specimen thicknesses up to 46 mm (1.8 in) 4. Requires jaw faces b. Specimen Centering Device for 2710-100 Series screw-action grips: c. Jaw Faces, Serrated, 25mm wide x 25mm high (1 x 1 in): i. Set of 4 faces ii. Pneumatic Side Action and Advanced Screw Side-Action Grips iii. Maximum specimen thickness: 1. 13mm with 2712-041 2. 20mm with 2712-042 3. 26mm with 2712-045/-046 4. 36 mm with 2710-113/-114 5. 46mm with 2710-115/-116 4) Software and PC a. Testing Software: i. Materials and components testing software package; meeting the needs of a wide variety of applications including plastics, composites, metals, elastomers, biomedical, adhesives, textiles, components and others. ii. Each application module provides the capability for tension, compression, flexure, stress-relaxation, creep, peel, tear and friction testing and test control based off of extension, load or strain. iii. Calculation library with different calculations including user-defined calculations. iv. Report generator that allows flexibility in creating customized report templates that can be linked with test methods and used to export test results via email or save as HTML, Word or PDF. v. Options for advanced test control, such as block loading, and data analysis, such as web camera recording, are also available. b. For Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit) and XP (Service Pack 3) operating systems c. English language option d. General and Components Application Module i. Does not include pre-configured test methods e. Test Profiler: i. Test profiler that allows you to create custom test control sequences (profiles) with a simple, user friendly interface. Complex cyclic test sequences are readily created by using the test profiler's waveform building blocks (triangles, ramps and holds). Your test method is graphically displayed as you create it and standard Window's tools (cut, paste, copy, delete, etc.) can be used to quickly create or modify virtually any complex test sequence. Test results can be independently assigned to individual test blocks and the graphical display of test results can be filtered to show only the blocks (cycles) of interest. f. Advanced Performance option: i. Extends load measurement accuracy to 0.5% of reading down to 1/1000th of a load cell's capacity, reducing the total number of load cells needed for a given range of applications and associated maintenance costs as well as improving overall lab efficiency in switching between load cells. Option also provides for higher data acquisition rates from 1.0 kHz up to 2.5 kHz, for capturing critical test information, such as fast changing events. ii. 1/1000 load accuracy function requires appropriate Load Sensor board g. PC: i. OS: Windows 7 Professional 32-bit ii. Processor: Intel® Core i5-2400 3.1 GHz iii. Memory: 2GB DDR3 iv. Hard drive: 250GB 7200RPM SATA v. Multi DVD Writer vi. 1 Serial port vii. 2 Ethernet ports (1 integrated, 1 on a PCI card) viii. 3 PCI expansion slots ix. Intel Integrated Graphics x. Standard keyboard xi. Optical Mouse xii. PC specification change on a regular basis. The above represents the minimum configuration that would be supplied. h. US keyboard and Windows option i. Windows 7 Professional operating system option j. 20 inch Flat Panel LCD Monitor: k. 100/120 VAC option 5) Installation by CO-based Service Engineer: a. Installation performed by a trained Service Engineer/Representative. Some or all of the following activities will be performed subject to the system quoted and system configuration: i. Set up of system ii. Make all physical and electrical connections, except 3 phase power and water iii. Mount and test all peripheral fixtures and transducers, install environmental chambers, major accessories, etc., that are supplied with the system. iv. Check correct operation of the system. v. Check correct operation of all electrical components and mechanical assemblies and transducers (where fitted). vi. Configure controller and test for correct operation including all adjustments and tuning. vii. Calibration & verification services are quoted separately. b. Force Verification: i. 0-67 Kip, Tension & Compression, at Installation. This verification will be performed to 0.5% accuracy down to 1/100th (1%) of capacity. ASTM E4 conforming. c. 0-67 Kip Verification Option: i. Extends range of load cell verification (tension OR compression) below 1/100th of range if supported by configuration specifications for an ordered ASTM E4 conforming force verification service at installation. Not available for 3300 systems. Accuracy .5%. Order with standard tension or compression service. For a tension AND compression service order quantity 2. ii. No Load Crosshead Speed (ASTM E2658) and No Load Displacement Verification (ASTM E2309): iii. Includes verification of up to three crosshead speeds between 1mm/min and 1250 mm/min and no load displacement verification over a range specified by the user (minimum 20mm, maximum 1016mm). iv. Speed and displacement are verified to an accuracy of 0.5% of reading. Note: ASTM E2309 and ASTM E2658 require verification in all directions used. Order 1460-019 for opposite direction verification. d. No Load Crosshead Speed (ASTM E2658) and No Load Displacement Verification (ASTM E2309): i. Includes verification of up to three crosshead speeds between 1mm/min and 1250 mm/min and no load displacement verification over a range specified by the user (minimum 20mm, maximum 1016mm). ii. Speed and displacement are verified to an accuracy of 0.5% of reading. Note: ASTM E2309 and ASTM E2658 require verification in all directions used. iii. Order 1460-019 for opposite direction verification. e. Opposite Direction No Load Crosshead Speed (ASTM E2658) and No Load Opposite Direction Displacement Verification (ASTM E2309): 6) On-Site Training a. Basic System and Software Introduction i. Provides a brief overview for up to 3 operators on the supplied system, including: 1. Safety Awareness 2. General testing safety precautions and system safety features 3. Test instrument overview including: a. Integration and set-up of load frame and computer b. Mounting and testing of all peripheral fixtures and transducers c. Setup of hardware to the users immediate requirement d. Review of the major system components e. Powering on/off of instrument and software (if appropriate) f. Console and software console controls g. User calibration procedures h. Review basic operation manual and related documentation 4. If necessary, to support system and software introduction, creation of 1 user defined test method a. Testing of specimens to confirm or verify test method b. Viewing of test method results c. Review of default/standard report format ii. This introduction is expected to take a maximum of 4 hours b. Onsite Introduction to fundamentals and Test Method Development: i. Appropriate for those without or with limited previous experience ii. Up to 8 hour onsite training session for up to 3 operators, typically includes: 1. Review of user's application needs 2. Software training 3. Set-up of Sample and Specimen Parameters 4. Set-up of Test Control Parameters 5. Set-up of report templates 6. Results calculations setup for applications 7. Test method development up to 5 using customer supplied equipment and pre-defined customer supplied equipment and pre-defined customer test methods within the 8 hour period. 8. If applicable conversion of up to 10 test methods OR all Test Methods within the 8 hour period. 9. Testing customer supplied specimens to validate/verify developed test methods 7) Warranty: a. System Warranty Services i. The service and support agreement for this system while under warranty includes the following services during the first year of system ownership ii. Technical Support: 1. Priority telephone support during normal business hours 2. All software updates, but not upgrades, during the warranty period 3. Damaged CD replacement on warranted software 4. FAQ and literature access iii. Web Support Agreement (WSA), includes the following: 1. Access to a secure website under one user log-in 2. Priority support web based help desk 3. Access to scheduled Webinars, application and product information (English) 4. On-line access to calibration certificates, not currently available for CEAST systems and Instruments 5. E-mail notifications of software update availability 6. Software updates available via internet download iv. On-site Support: 1. Parts, labor and travel for repair and replacement for items that are covered under the Warranty *The successful offeror must be registered with SAM to receive award. Registration and guidance may be found on-line at https://www.sam.gov Submit quotation and all supporting documentation to contact@example.gov . Offers are to be provided no later than 2:00pm EST, August 5th, 2014