MODIFICATION
66 -- DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHIC X-RAY SYSTEM
- Notice Date
- 5/17/2007
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 335999
— All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- ACA, Yuma Proving Ground - DABK41, ATTN: SFCA-SR-YM, Directorate of Contracting, Buidling 2100, Ocotillo Street, Yuma, AZ 85365-9106
- ZIP Code
- 85365-9106
- Solicitation Number
- W9124R-07-T-1037
- Response Due
- 5/24/2007
- Archive Date
- 7/23/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- See attached questions submitted and answes. Q1. Line Item (CLIN) 0001 References a Brand Name GE Inspection Technologies CR100E or Equal, however this is actually a Model ACR-2000/ACR200i manufactured by Eastman Kodaks Lumisys Division. The specification reads as follows Portable Phosphor Scanne r-Flash X-Ray System . What is meant by this as it cannot be both a scanner and a flash x-ray system? A1. As far as the CR100E, we have supporting evidence that the Dept. of Energy and some of the other proving grounds are currently utilizing this equipment in the same manner as we do (utilizing the same Flash X-ray equipment in the same operating ranges) that we utilize here at YPG. In response to the scanner, this will serve as the device which will process the image from the phosphor storage plate (screen) into the computer, where the software will be responsible for enhancement, file identification and copying to media for the customer. The scanner is NOT an X-ray producing product, but rather an image retrieval, processor and file identifier with copy capabilities to media. Q2. It further states that it is to operate in the 450kV 1Mev range at 10 15mR. This is a typical specification for an x-ray source, the CR100E does not produce any x-rays, and it is only a laser reader for the image storage screens. Is the end user certain the CR100E produces x-rays emissions in the range stated? A2. The CR100 is not an X-ray producing system. We have the Flash X-ray producing equipment already. The only requirement to effectively use the CR100 is to supply a phosphor storage imaging plate that is sensitive enough to produce fine quality images i n the 450kV-1MeV range with output from the X-ray unit producing 10-15mR. Q3. The specification refers to Phosphor storage screens rated for use with Flash X-Ray Systems only. Eastman Kodak is the ONLY current manufacturer of the 14 x 51 and 14 x 60 storage screens. To our knowledge Kodak does not produce or reference any screen that is specifically used only for flash x-ray. The Kodak, Fuji and other image storage screens utilized in compute radiography (CR) respond to all types of x-radiation, including gamma sources, i.e., Iridium and Cobalt. Is this statement or requi rement based sales information from GE or is there a specific screen specification to support this requirement? If so we would appreciate documentation to this effect. A3. No sales information was utilized to come to this conclusion, but through use and knowledge of the operating ranges and materials needed to meet our needs. We are currently utilizing phosphor storage screens with film in our daily Flash X-ray operatio ns. The difference here with digital is that the film will no longer be utilized and as a result, the phosphor storage imaging plates must be more sensitive to the Flash X-ray systems in answer #2 in order to compensate for the loss of the film. Q4. Is the specification actually stating that the digital radiographic flash x-ray system, that is reader, workstation, computer, monitors, etc., must be able to withstand a blast overpressure from an explosive device of 75,000 psi? If so, what about th e technician? A4. As for the ruggedness of the operating system, the equipment will be housed (as well as the technician) in a safe environment, but the phosphor storage plate will be housed in a rigid cassette near the ballistic event. At times the cassette will actua lly be blown away from its placement point near the weapon, so the storage plate must be able to withstand this type of environment. In addition, the area where the operating system is housed is subject to concussion inside of the van or the building, and could be an issue during operation. Q5. Are these systems required to be explosive proof? A5. Computer systems do not have to be explosive proof Q6. Is the specification stating that if the imaging acquisition/enhancement software certifies to DICOM that it is not DICONDE compliant? If so please provide supporting evidence, not manufacturers sales literature/specifications. A6. The DICOM/DICONDE compliancy, the software MUST be in Non Destructive Testing format with supporting paperwork that they are compliant per ASNT specifications and must provide this documentation PRIOR to awarding the contract. It is understood that DI COM/DICONDE is evolving, but enough information and time has been provided by ASNT to allow the vendor to have this process well under way. I realize it is a long process, but the issue of proprietary software is NOT acceptable due to the problem with sha ring our images with our customers without additional cost. Q7. The question that I have is on the fifth item listed in the monitor specification. The request for 5 USB 2.0 High Speed Ports is unusual in that I cannot find a monitor that has that on it. The workstation has 5 USB 2.0 in the back of the station and two on the front, in addition, the monitors that are supplied by Dell and others have two USBs available. The specification that you have sent out appears to be for a Dell system as the nomenclature matches exactly with their website information, but no ne of the monitor options that Dell has have 5 USB ports available, just 2. I was just wondering if a workstation specification got miss placed on the monitor. A7. The USB port issue has been reviewed and is has been determined that 2 ports will be sufficient.
- Place of Performance
- Address: ACA, Yuma Proving Ground - DABK41 ATTN: SFCA-SR-YM, Directorate of Contracting, Buidling 2100, Ocotillo Street Yuma AZ
- Zip Code: 85365-9106
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 85365-9106
- Record
- SN01296899-W 20070519/070517221131 (fbodaily.com)
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