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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 30, 2002 FBO #0210
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- SERVOHYDRAULIC MATERIAL TEST SYSTEM CONTROLLER UPGRADE

Notice Date

6/21/2002
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135
 

ZIP Code

44135
 

Solicitation Number

RFQ3-204994
 

Response Due

7/9/2002
 

Archive Date

6/21/2003
 

Point of Contact

Michael J. Kinkelaar, Contract Specialist, Phone (216) 433-2736, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Michael.J.Kinkelaar@grc.nasa.gov - Deborah L. Volan, Contract Specialist, Phone (216) 433-5420, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Deborah.L.Volan@grc.nasa.gov
 

E-Mail Address

Email your questions to Michael J. Kinkelaar
(Michael.J.Kinkelaar@grc.nasa.gov)
 

Description

This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP).This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This notice is being issued as a Request for Offer for: Item 1:One Servohydraulic Material Test System Controller Upgrade Item 2: System Services (INCLUDES SYSTEM INSTALLATION, DOCUMENTATION AND TRAINING). 1.1 General Requirements 1.1.1 This document constitutes the purchase specification for one servohydraulic material test system controller upgrade. The system shall include all components necessary for complete system operation including, control electronics, cables, plumbing and all necessary fittings and connectors. 1.1.2 The components of the test system are to be new. 1.1.3 The components of the system shall be of proven design with a history of satisfactory performance. Unproven equipment, components or concepts shall not be acceptable. 1.1.4 The quoted system shall be integrated and compatible with existing laboratory equipment. 1.1.5 The system shall be able to deliver test data to the existing Neff Product Data Acquisition System. 1.1.6 The system is to be installed, calibrated and customer training as part of bid and commissioning. 1.1.7 The system shall have automatic test control including data acquisition on control transducers 1.1.8 The system will have the ability to trigger an external data system. 1.1.9 The system shall have at least four separate channels. 1.1.10 The system shall provide system and test control to existing Scheck Hydroplus-PSB 20 KIP load frame in at least three modes: load, position and strain -strain control input from extensometer and/or strain gages. 1.1.11 System and test control shall also be provided to four independent hydraulic actuators in two modes of control. 1.1.12 The system shall monitor hydraulic system status and assure system is operational and fluid level and temperature are within acceptable ranges. Furthermore, the system shall shutdown the hydraulic system if fluid temperature and/or level are not within prescribed levels. 1.1.13 The system shall be delivered, installed, operational, and all training completed 70 days from receipt of order. 2 Electronic Controls and Equipment 2.1 General Requirements 2.1.1 The servohydraulic test system shall be controlled by a personal computer workstation which is integrated into the controls system and provides the main operator software interface. The operating system of the PC shall be preemptive, multi-tasking, and multi-threaded. The controller shall be a multichannel, multistation unit that uses an industry standard VME architecture and a windows-based graphical user interface. 2.1.2 Servohydraulic closed loop control shall be provided by the use of a digital controller that provides complete control of the servo-loop, data acquisition, and function generation. 2.1.3 The system shall have the capability to be programmed by the operator using a standard library of procedure calls designed specifically for real-time control of the system. 2.1.4 The system shall have the capability for fully automated materials testing. 2.1.5 The software that controls the system shall run under the multitasking Windows NT or 2000 operating system. 2.1.6 All applications software shall run under the Windows NT or 2000 operating system. 2.1.7 The system software will provide the user a customized desktop that includes screen position memory and saved settings for the controller. 2.2 Closed Loop Controller 2.2.1 A digital controller shall be provided which provides for closed loop control of the system. The controller shall have at least four dedicated control stations for controlling up to 4 load units expandable to 6 axes 2.2.2 The digital controller shall have in excess of 19 Bit Resolution. 2.2.3 The controller shall have the capability to perform automated dynamic control mode switching between any connected transducer. Any transducer, whether conditioned by the controller or not, can be selected for control. Control modes will include load control through a load cell, strain control through an extensometer, displacement control through an LVDT or Temposonic, or control through any other installed transducer that provides a high-level ?10V voltage input. 2.2.4 Four high level analog input channels shall be available for connection to externally conditioned transducers. Resolution of these A/D channels shall be at least 19 bits and sampling rates (simultaneous sample and hold) of up to 4 kHz shall be possible. 2.2.5 An emergency stop shall be provided near the controller. 2.2.6 The control loop update rate shall be at a minimum of 5 KHz to allow for testing at high frequencies. 2.3 Function Generation Waveforms 2.3.1 Function generation shall be fully integrated into the system control software and electronics with the capability to stop and start tests in an automated mode through a computer. 2.3.2 The function generator shall be capable of generating haversine, square, and ramp waveforms. 2.3.3 The system shall be capable of generating and controlling from wave shapes that are defined by specific applications programs. 2.3.4 The waveform frequency range shall be from 0.001 to 400 Hz. 2.3.5 The function generator will have built in cycle counter and a preset cycle count used to terminate the test. 2.3.6 The function generator will include mean, amplitude, and frequency adjustment. Mean and amplitude controls for ensuring that the system operates to the desired mean and amplitude will be included. 2.4 Data Acquisition 2.4.1 The resolution of the data acquisition analog to digital converters shall be a minimum of 24-bit resolution 2.4.2 The data acquisition rate shall be up to 4 kHz on all channels. 2.4.3 The data acquisition routines shall include timed data collection, peak/valley data collection, maximum / minimum value collection, and level crossing data collection. 2.5 System Software 2.5.1 The main user interface for the system shall be through a personal computer and utilize a mouse driven windowed user interface. This is a requirement for fully automated testing and to minimize the chances for operator error. 2.5.2 The system software shall run under the Windows NT or 2000 operating system. 2.5.3 The system shall have software utilities to provide a display scope and data display functions on the computer screen simultaneously as a test application is running. 2.5.4 The system software shall provide user access levels to prevent inadvertent changes to tuning and calibration files. 2.5.5 The system shall provide the capability to set up simple tests in any control mode with constant amplitude cyclic or ramp waveforms. These simple tests shall also be able to acquire and store data from any defined transducer signal. In addition counter functions shall be available from the simple test to present current and total counts as well as provide a preset count for the test. The system shall make it possible to save all the simple test settings and recall them for future use. 2.5.6 The system software will allow multiple controller configurations and user accounts to be established and stored. Each user account includes preference settings that ensure that the controller boots up to a pre-defined state whenever a user logs on to the system. 25.7 The system software shall be able to automatically tune PID control loops. 2.5.8 A Personal Computer shall be used with the control system. The PC shall be at least be a Pentium III Class PC with 1 GHz CPU, 256 Mb Ram, 40 GB hard drive, 3.5 inch floppy disk drive, 17 inch SVGA color monitor, and CD RW Drive. 3 System Services 3.1 System Installation 3.1.1 Responding Offerors shall include system startup and checkout of the test system and accessories at the buyer's facility. This installation will also include on-site training on the use and operation of the system. Responding Offerors shall include a list of utility and service requirements necessary for the operation of the offered equipment. Offerors shall include a list of site preparation requirements necessary for the installation and operation of the offered equipment. 32 Documentation 3.2.1 A complete set of operation and maintenance manuals shall be provided with the system. 3.2.2 Drawings and schematics of all interfaces with existing hardware electrical, mechanical and hydraulic will be provided. 3.3 Training 3.3.1 Training on control system shall be provided for up to four students on all aspects of the control system including hardware and software. Trainees shall be able to operate and program control system efficiently and safely after completion of the training. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 01-07. The NAICS Code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 334515 and 500, respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) is required within 70 days After Receipt of Offer (ARO). Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Offers for the items(s) described above are due by July 9, 2002,4:30 P.M. GRC local time nd may be mailed or faxed to NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, M.S. 500-319, Cleveland, Ohio 44135, (fax No. 216 433-2480 and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, description of items offered per FAR 52.212-1,and be signed by an authorized company representative. Offerors are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Forms/Index.html to submit an offer. NASA is not responsible for non-receipt of faxed offers due to mechanical malfunctions or other reasons. Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. Offerors must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/Select the choice that reads:cirepcertover25k.doc FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-- Commercial Items is applicable. As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clause: Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Feb 2000) (a) The Contractor agrees to comply with the following FAR clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755). (2) 52.233-3, Protest after Award (31 U.S.C. 3553). (b) The Contractor agrees to comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) which the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components: (check applicable clauses) ___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). ___ (2) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Small Business Set-Aside (Jan 1999). ___ (3) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jan 1999) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer). ___ (4)(i) 52.219-5, Very Small Business Set-Aside (Pub. L. 103-403, section 304, Small Business Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 1994). ___ (ii) Alternate I to 52.219-5. ___ (iii) Alternate II to 52.219-5. ___ (5) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)). ___ (6) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)). ___ (7)52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). ___ (8)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer). (ii)___ Alternate I of 52.219-23. ___ (9)52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program--Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). ___ (10) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program--Incentive Subcontracting (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). _X__ (11) 52.219-21,Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) _X__ (12) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246). _X__ (13)52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212). _X__ (14) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793). _X__ (15) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212).____(16)52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (E.O. 13126). ____(17)(i)52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products(42 U.SC. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii) ___ (18) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program--Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10a - 10d). _X__ (19)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act--North American Free Trade Agreement--Israeli Trade Act--Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10a - 10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note). ___ (ii) Alternate I of 52.225-3. ___ (iii) Alternate II of 52.225-3. ___(20) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).___X___(21)52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O.'s 12722, 12724, 13059, and 13067, 13121, and 13129). _X__ (22) 52.225-15, Sanctioned European Union Country End Products (E.O. 12849). ___ (23) 52.225-16, Sanctioned European Union Country Services (E.O. 12849). ___ (24) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). _X__ (25) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (26) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (27) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (5 U.S.C. 552a). ___ (28) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241). (c) The Contractor agrees to comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, which the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components: NONE The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm Award will be made on an aggregate basis to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter based upon overall best value to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merits, price and past performance. Other critical requirements (i.e., delivery) if so stated in the solicitation will also be considered. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, for selection purposes, technical, price and past performance are essentially equal in importance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer (see FAR 52.212-1(b). It is critical that the offeror respond to all paragraphs of the specification and that each paragraph specification response be specific and detailed enough to allow full evaluation of the equipment offered and its capabilities. Other critical requirements considered for this solicitation: None. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing no later than June 27,2002.An ombudsman has been appointed - See NASA Specific Note "B". It is the offerors responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release of amendments (if any): http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin=22 Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS.GOV ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (21-JUN-2002). IT ACTUALLY FIRST APPEARED ON THE FEDBIZOPPS SYSTEM ON 28-JUN-2002. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
 

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