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99--Cone Calorimeter and Pyrolysis Combustion Flow Calorimeter (PCFC)Test Services

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12212012Federal

Submission Closed01/04/2013, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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The Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center is seeking information for flammability testing services for 65 textile samples. The required scope of work involves triplicate testing using a Cone Calorimeter following ASTM E1354 and ASTM E1740 standards, as well as a Pyrolysis Combustion Flow Calorimeter following ASTM D7309 Method A. Deliverables include comprehensive data on heat release rates, ignition times, mass loss, and char yields, supported by video recordings of cone tests and a detailed final analysis report provided electronically and via physical media. Qualified vendors must possess at least 10 years of general experience in thermal and flame testing, with a minimum of 5 years specifically dedicated to Cone and PCFC analysis of textile materials. This request is a market survey for information purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or request for quotation. Interested small businesses must provide company qualifications, CAGE codes, references for past performance, and relevant brochures to the designated point of contact.

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Market survey for flammability testing services for 65 textile samples via specific standards.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

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541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

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ACC-APG - Natick (SPS) ATTN: AMSRD-ACC-N, Natick Contracting Division (R and BaseOPS), Building 1, Kansas Street Natick MA 017, MA

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PhaseClosed

PostedDec 21

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Response DeadlineJan 4

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Submission Closed

01/04/2013, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

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OfficeNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

Office AddressNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

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The Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), and more specifically Warfighter Directorate, has an acquisition requirement for flammability testing using a Cone Calorimeter and a Pyrolysis Combustion Flow Calorimeter (PCFC). (1) The contractor shall conduct triplicate testing of each of the 65 textile samples using a cone colorimeter, according to standard procedures ASTM E1354, at 85 KW/m2 heat flux, with an exhaust flow of 24 L/s. Samples are to be mounted according to ASTM E1740, modified for textile material. Video recording during cone testing is required during cone testing. Samples are held down flat with a grid during combustion testing for high accuracy. Measurements shall include peak heat release rate, time of ignition, and rate of mass loss. (2) The contractor shall conduct triplicate testing of each of the 65 textile samples using a Pyrolysis Combustion Flow Calorimeter (PCFC), according to standard procedures ASTM D7309, method A. Data shall include peak heat release values, temperature for HRR release events, total Heat Release, char yields, and photos of residual chars. (3) A detailed written report with full analysis of the textile data from both cone calorimeter and Pyrolysis Combustion Flow Calorimeter shall be included at the end of the test. Testing report and data shall be sent electronically if possible and recorded on a CD-ROM to be mailed to the project leader at the end of the test service. Video recording of the cone tests of the textile samples shall be labeled properly and sent to the same address on a CD or DVD. (4) Interested vendors are required to have at least 10 years of general experience with thermal and flame testing technologies, theories, and applications, and at least 5 years of Cone and PCFC testing and analysis of textile materials. (5) Interested vendors shall provide references and POCs for past performances for both cone testing and PCFC testing. This request for information should be considered an open call for providing the government information regarding the Cone Calorimeter and Pyrolysis Combustion Flow Calorimeter (PCFC) needs. This RFI (request for information) is solely for information purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or the issuance thereof. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the government to form binding contract. Any information submitted will not be returned, and no payment will be made by the government for such information. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Pearl Yip, ATTN: RDNS-WSC-M, 15 Kansas St., Natick, MA 01760-5019. This notice is for market survey only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION. POC OF THIS REQUEST IS PEARL YIP (contact@example.gov) Please submit your response with the following information: 1.Company information: Name, CAGE code, background description, and qualification 2.Point of contact: Name, email, and telephone. 3.Brochures, and quotation

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