SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer
- Notice Date
- 8/24/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- TACOM - Warren Acquisition Center, ATTN: AMSTA-AQ-AMB, E Eleven Mile Road, Warren, MI 48397-5000
- ZIP Code
- 48397-5000
- Solicitation Number
- AMSTAL-CJPO-1305
- Response Due
- 9/1/2005
- Archive Date
- 10/31/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This 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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Prop osals are being requested, as a written solicitation will not be issued. The combined Synopsis/Request number is AMSTAL-CJPO-1305. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-04, , dated 8 June 2005. The associated NAICS code is 334516. The US Army Petrolium Center has a requirement for a X-ray fluorescence spectrometer system, including full installation. This instrument shall be capable of determining the concentratio n of Sulfur at a Lower Detection Limit of 5 PPM (ug/kg) in accordance with ASTM D2622. This instrument will be used for analysis of petroleum product samples. The specification details are listed below in the attached Statement of Specification for Purch ase of the X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer. STATEMENT OF SPECIFICATIONS FOR PURCHASE OF AN X-RAY FLUORESCENCE SPECTROMETER 1.0 INTRODUCTION The US Army Petroleum Center, Product Assurance Division is requesting the purchase and installation of an X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer. The Product Assurance Division of the US Army Petroleum Center performs analysis of petroleum product for army cust omers throughout CONUS and OCONUS. 2.0 SCOPE A wavelength dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer with an X-Ray Tube capable of generating 2.4KW of energy is requested. The X-Ray Spectrometer must have application templates for Petroleum ASTM and ISO methods D2622, D6334, D4927, D6443, D5059, 14 596, 14597, 20884. The X-ray Fluorescence spectrometer specifications described is for use in performing quality control analyses using calibrated analytical programs, as well as analyses for which certified standards are not available. Therefore, the specification below a ddresses various design and construction considerations, and is consistent with a high quality production control instrument. Long and short term stability, ruggedness, sub-system component design, and vendor support capabilities will be evaluated. The in strument and vendor selected shall meet or exceed the following: 3.0 GENERAL INSTRUMENT ARCHITECTURE: The spectrometer shall be of inverted optics sequential design, yet have the capability to add at least two fixed simultaneous measuring channels. Complete safety protection system, and an X-ray path isolated from the operator shall exist. The vendor mu st be ISO (International Standards Organization) 9001 (1994) certified, and offer on site and remote support. Vendor shall state individually the ISO certification date for offshore production facility, and for the local U.S. based support organization. 4.0 X-RAY HIGH VOLTAGE GENERATOR: The X-ray source and High Tension (HT) Supply shall be at least 2400 watts, and include an end window super-sharp, ceramic based, rhodium anode X-ray tube of modern design. Tubes of glass design are not acceptable. The tube implementation shall have clo se coupling to the sample, as permitted by a super sharp ceramic tube. Also, minimum performance for this subsystem shall be as follows: a. Output Voltage: 10kV to 60 kV, adjustable in 1 kV steps b. Output Current: 10 mA to 100mA, adjustable in 1 mA steps c. Control: the HT supply shall be completely controlled by the spectrometer system control. Quick and rapid switching of kV and mA from analytical programs on an individual element basis is required. G Gom 5.0 GONIOMETER: The goniometer shall employ DOPS Direct Optical Position Sensor Disks on Theta and 2 Theta shafts, and be decoupled with Angular Accuracy theta and 2theta) of 0.0025 and Angular reproducibility (theta and 2theta) 0.0001. Scanning speeds of 0.001 2theta /se cond shall be available. Slew speed shall be at l east 40 2theta per second. Collimator To optimize for resolution vs. intensity a choice of 3 collimators with 6 spacing options from 100 to 4,000 microns shall be available. 6.0 CRYSTAL CHANGER/ CRYSTALS: An 8-crystal position, bi-directional changer shall be included with the following Crystals. PE and Ge shall be curved for higher intensities. InSb curved, and TLAP should be available as an option. a. LiF 200 crystal, 30 mm wide, 2d = 0.402 nm. A recommended choice for routine analysis, this monochromator can be used in the elemental range K - U. b. PE (002) crystal. 30 mm wide, 2d = 0.874 nm. This monochromator is used for the elemental range Al - Cl. c. PX1 synthetic multilayer monochromator, 2d = 5.1 nm approx. This monochromator is used in the element range O - Mg. It has higher reflectivity than TlAP, is non-toxic and does not deteriorate with age. It is recommended for routine analysis. d. Ge (111) crystal , 30 mm wide, 2d = 0.653 nm. This monochromator is used for P, S and Cl analysis, having a higher dispersion than PE (002) and eliminates second order interferences. Transversely curved, it produces higher intensity and sharper e. LiF 220 crystal, 30 mm wide, 2d = 0.285 nm. A recommended choice for routine analysis, this monochromator is used for the elemental range V - U. It's reflectivity is approximately 40% of the LiF200 crystal but it has a greater dispersion than the LiF 200 . Detectors: 7.0 DETECTOR: The x-ray detector system shall incorporate offset and tandem technology. The flow detector (1st) shall have the option to incorporate a tandem xenon detector (2nd) to maximize results on transition elements. The scintillation detector (3rd) shall be off set and adjustable to maximize detection of heavy elements. a. Detector Linearity: The manufacturer shall specify the maximum intensity, which each detector can accept while maintaining a linear response. Maximum should not be less than, These are up to 3000kcps with the flow detector, 1500kcps with the scintilla tion detector and 1500kcps with the optional duplex xenon detector, which, when combined with the flow detector in tandem mode permits use up to 4500kcps. Counting Electronics: 8.0 COUNTING ELECTRONICS: The counting chain shall include a multichannel analyzer of 256 minimum channels with inherent discrimination capability. 9.0 OPTICAL PATH HOUSING: All components of the optical path shall be mounted within the vacuum chamber, including crystal changer, detectors, beam filters. a. Primary Beam Filter: A primary beam filter is commonly used in sequential x-ray fluorescence spectrometers to filter out the characteristic emissions from the X-ray tube's target when the emissions might interfere with the measurement of an analyte ele ment. Primary beam filters are also useful for lowering background in the longer wavelength portion of the spectrum. This serves to increase the peak to background ratio and offers lower detection limits of those longer x-rays. Primary beam filters are made of several different metals to cover all wavelength ranges (depending upon the x-ray tube's target) and in various thicknesses. Therefore, the vendor shall specify the type, thickness, and location of the primary beam filter. A 4-position filter chan ger is provided with a selection of filters. 100 Micron Beam filter, 100 micron brass, for improvement of background and detection limits in the range 20-30 keV (Zr - Rh K lines), 200 Micron Al, 300 Micron Brass, 750 Micron Al and a 1mm Pb Beam stop to pro tect the tube from dust, and detectors and crystals from aging when in standby mode. 10.0 OPTICAL PATH: a. Vacuum: Instrument shall be able to operate under vacuum or helium. An airlock mechanism shall also be provided to pump down the specimen chamber before opening it to the spectrometer. Pump down time shall be specified by the user with manufacturer gu idelines. b. Helium: Ins trument shall have an airlock for flushing the specimen chamber with helium before introducing the specimen into the x-ray fluorescence spectrometer. Helium flushing time shall be specified by the user. Instrument must flush entire optics path with helium and NOT require a chamber separation window. The manufacturer shall also provide a means of accurately controlling the pressure of the helium within the spectrometer. 11.0 THE SAMPLE INTRODUCTION/PRESENTATION SYSTEM: The sample Introduction system shall include a sample spinner for use during the analysis cycle. Further, a robotic X-Y sample changer that makes use of pre-programmed changer buffers and optical readers for remote loading shall be included. There shall be at least an internal turret, to prevent the sample being loaded over the x-ray tube and optics. The airlock plunger should be equipped with a dust collection and liquid containment system to reduce the risk of loose powder and liquids, which may spill during the loading process. The sample loading port must be equipped with an optical sensor capable of differentiating between liquid and solid sample cups. A helium system for the analysis of liquids shall be provided. The helium system should flush th e entire optical path with a constant flow of helium to prevent residual vacuum from rupturing liquid cells inside the spectrometer. Designs that incorporate vacuum seals to allow part of the spectrometer optical path to be kept under vacuum during the me asurement of liquid or loose powdered samples are not acceptable. There must be the option for the user to load sample by hand and no be required to use the sample changer. X-ray tube must be allowed to stay at operating power setting for maximum system st ability. 12.0 THE SPECTROMETER ENVIRONMENT: Shall be within a temperature controlled sealed cabinet (can not draw air from the room or blow heat into the room) with optimum design for thermal, mechanical and electrical isolation. The overall design of the instrument shall be consistent with the mos t rigorous operational considerations and will be evaluated both from specification and from references within the user community. The spectrometer environment shall be temperature stabilized to ? 0.05 deg. C at a setting 31 deg. 13.0 THE DATA STATION OPERATIONAL SOFTWARE: Capabilities shall include both quantitative and qualitative functions. The quantitative software will include an operational kernel and theoretical Alpha-on-line factor generation module, and qualitative scan module. It shall be installed so as to run u nder Microsoft Windows XP, with Windows functions fully implemented. Outdated MS-DOS based operational software is not acceptable. A program for advanced semi-quantitative analysis shall be included. Software must include application templates for the fo llowing ASTM and ISO methods. D2622, D6334, D4927, D6443, D5059, 14596, 14597, 20884. 14.0 INSTALLATION RELATED SUB-SYSTEMS: Shall include a Haskris water-to-water closed loop chiller equipped with refrigerated water recirculation system and water-cooled condenser. A complete list of other pre-installation requirements shall be furnished upon request. These shall include, but not being limited to: ambient room temperature, vibration, electric supply stability, and power requirements. 15.0 REMOTE SUPPORT CAPABILITY: The instrument design shall incorporate advanced remote support features. A full array (at least 20 for real time access) of internal sensors monitored by the microprocessor sub-system shall be implemented. These shall be directly accessible via the ins trument bus, for connection to a modem. Remote support functions implemented via a modem on the data station are specifically for security reasons. The vendor shall offer bi-monthly recertification under ISO 9001 (1994) protocols for the instrument. 16.0 FIELD SUPPORT: Successful bidder shall state location of local U.S. office wit h dispatching center, and location of service engineers. Successful bidder must have a minimum of 40 service engineers (not including service management and logistics) in the USA. Successful bidder must have at least 3 factory-trained engineer located with in a 3 hour drive of Harrisburg, PA. a. Field Support Related Service: 1) Installation: The bid of x-ray florescence and accessories shall include installation and a preinstallation site survey. 2) Training: The vendor shall offer operator and application on site (at least 3 days). 3) System Warranty: The x-ray florescence instrument shall be warranted for one year. 4) X-ray tube Warranty: Warranty provisions for the x-ray tube shall be a minimum of 2 years without hours or pro-ration limitations. This warranty must also apply to all purchased replacement tubes. 17.0 SAFETY FEATURES: a. Fail-Safe Lamp: The manufacture shall provide a lamp that will indicate when the x-ray tube is energized. It shall be of a fail-safe design in which the power to the x-ray tube will be shut down if the lamp fails to operate. b. Interlock system: A safety interlock system shall be provided to protect the user from harmful exposure to x-ray. The interlocking system shall shut down power to the x-ray tube if access is attempted. c. Water purity: A conductivity gage shall monitor water coolant purity and provide a system to shut down power to the x-ray tube based on coolant purity. 18.0 EMERGENCY SHUT DOWN SYSTEM: An emergency shut down system shall be provided to protect the spectrometer in the event of a power failure. A power outage shall deactivate the power switch to the x-rays so that the switch must be reset manually. A power failure shall also deactivate a solenoid value to seal the x-ray florescence spectrometer chamber so that pump fluid is not pulled into the chamber. The pressure with in the x-ray fluorescence chamber will then be allowed to increase gradually to atmospheric pressure, thus protecting th e proportional detector windows from damage. Return of power shall reactivate the solenoid vale and reinitiate pump down of the X-ray fluorescence spectrometer. 19.0 MISCELLANEOUS: The spectrometer must be supplied on robust braked wheels and may be positioned close to walls or other equipment as long as space is available for the system to be moved for service access. An interface unit for the spectrometer supplies may be installed previous to the delivery of the spectrometer, which may then be rapidly, connected using the flexible couplings provided. 20.0 SUPERQ XRF SOFTWARE The SuperQ version 4 software allows for easy and accurate quantitative and qualitative elemental analysis. This highly efficient package combines user-friendly MS Windows 2000 or Windows XP based operation with all the benefits of a half-century of applic ations experience. Day-to-day analysis is a routine task that can readily be carried out by inexperienced personnel after a minimum of instruction. The analytical program assembly is greatly facilitated by the high degree of intelligence built into the sof tware. It takes care of analysis setup selection, parameter selection and simple routine measurement procedures. Key features include: a. Full qualitative / quantitative analysis software b. Automatic system configuration simplifies start-up c. Intelligent parameter selection ensures optimal program assembly d. Common platform for wide instrument range e. Improved user interface f. Application templates for Petroleum ASTM and ISO methods D2622, D6334, D4927, D6443, D5059, 14596, 14597, 20884. 21.0 IQ+ STANDARDLESS XRF SOFTWARE: IQ+ gives analytical results IQ+ can be set up to perform analysis automatically, resulting in full standardless analysis within 3 minutes. This software offers a unique approach to the analysis of unknowns, with data derived from scans and/or goniometer channels. Line-overlap corrections are determ ined automatically at set-up, optimizing IQ+ for every system configuration to achieve better accuracy. It can handle a wide variety of sample materials, including rocks, ores, steels, plastics and oils. All are analyzed by a single calibrated measuring p rogram. 22.0 COMPUTER: Computer must have the minimum configuration below and not require any special boards for the control of the spectrometer: a. Intel Pentium 4 Processor 520 at 2.8 GHz with HT Technology b. 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM at 400 MHz c. Quiet Key Keyboard d. 17 inch E173FP Flat Panel Display e. 128MB PCI Express x16 video card f. 160GB Serial ATA 7200 RPM Hard Drive g. 48X CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive h. 3.5in Floppy Drive i. 56K PCI Telephony Modem j. A215 Speakers k. Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 1 l. Microsoft Office 2003 Small Business 23.0 THE DATA STATION OPERATIONAL SOFTWARE CAPABILITY: Shall include both quantitative and qualitative functions. The quantitative software will include a 32 bit operational kernel and the ability to incorporate analytical software modules for statistical process control, layer thickness and composition analy sis of two or more layers, type standardization, standardless analysis and trace element analysis. The software must have the ability to implement an Alphas and full FP matrix correction models as well as at least five other matrix correction models. It sh all be installed so as to run under Microsoft Windows 2000, or Windows XP, with Windows functions fully implemented. Outdated MS-DOS based operational software is not acceptable. Software modules for standardless analysis and trace element analysis must be included. The standardless analysis software must have the capability of quantifying using both scan and peak measurements. This software must also have a fast scan analysis capability able to analyze the periodic table from O to U in under 2 minut es. All standards required for a complete recalibration of this package must be included. 24.0 FUNCTIONALITY: Functionality shall include the use of AUSMON stable glass monitor and quality check standard shall be directly implemented in the software. The AUSMON stable glass monitor standard shall also include chlorine in addition to the 41 elements already prese nt in the glass. The maximum number of standards and corrections that the software can accept and the maximum number of characters for sample identification and formatting for output shall be evaluation criteria. These will include plotting, scanning and instrument diagnostics. These ancillary routines shall be specified and documented. Full software documentation shall be provided. 25.0 INSTALLATION RELATED SUB-SYSTEMS: Shall include a Haskris water-to-water closed loop chiller equipped with refrigerated water recirculation system and water-cooled condenser. A complete list of other pre-installation requirements shall be furnished with a bid response. These shall inclu de, but not being limited to: ambient room temperature, vibration, electric supply stability, and power requirements. ----End of Statement of Specifications---- Provision at FAR 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: i) technical capability of the equipment to meet the Governments requirement and ii) price. Offers are advised to include a complete copy of the Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. This acquisition is not a rated order. Proposals and/or any questions must be submitted electron ically, either by email to garrett.bagat@us.army.mil or fax to 586-574-5155 /Attention: Garrett Bagat. Offers are due no later than 12:00 noon, September 0 1 2005. Note: All contractors must be registered in the Central Contract Registry (CCR) prior to receiving an award see web site www.ccr.gov for details on CCR.
- Place of Performance
- Address: TACOM - Warren Acquisition Center ATTN: AMSTA-AQ-AMB, E Eleven Mile Road Warren MI
- Zip Code: 48397-5000
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 48397-5000
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