SOLICITATION NOTICE
D -- LabView Programming Support to CDRH Calibration Laboratory
- Notice Date
- 6/5/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541380
— Testing Laboratories
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services, 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 2129, Rockville, MD, 20857-0001, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- FDA-SOL-07-00258
- Response Due
- 6/21/2007
- Archive Date
- 7/6/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis, NAICS code 541380, identified as FDA-SOL-07-00258, is to notify contractors that the government intends to issue a Purchase Order in accordance with FAR Part 13.106 for the following statement of work, under the simplified acquisition procedures. Prospective offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation and any amendments. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the FedBizOpps website for the release of any amendments to this solicitation. Hard copies will be provided to individuals eligible under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act upon request. The Government reserves the right to award a contract without discussions if the Contracting Officer determines that the initial offer(s) is/are providing the Best Value and discussions are not necessary. STATEMENT OF WORK: The purpose of this contract is to provide Labview programming support to the CDRH Calibration Laboratory due to the White Oak move and transition to PC based software. Upon completion of programming by vendor, CDRH has ownership and all rights to access and modify the LabView program. Adequate documentation will be provided to verify that CDRH requirements were met. Vendor will provide Labview programming in stages to insure that the quality of work is meeting the needs of the X-ray Calibration Laboratory. General requirements The computer control system supplies a level of automation over the x-ray system to provide streamlined control, calibration, and monitoring. This automation is focused in four areas: ion chamber calibration, exposure rate calculation, automatic set up, and irradiator calibration. The computer control system uses a computer and optically isolated inputs and outputs to monitor and control the irradiator. An indexer controls the motors of the positioning track. An IEEE-488.2 card is used to communicate with electrometers. The x-ray system is monitored and controlled via an RS-232 connection. The control software is powerful yet designed to be simple to use. The core program is LabVIEW, a Windows-based program that is ideally suited for this type of application. It is very easy for an operator to use on a routine basis. Only information for routine use is presented to the operator. Selection of options is clear and unambiguous. Status of all system components is shown in a concise display. The control software is designed on a modular approach for functions. Operation screens are set up and customized to exactly match an rradiator. Command modules are written for each feature of the irradiator. Because of the modular design, additional features can be added easily and seamlessly after the system has been installed. Ion Chamber Calibration. The control system takes the rradiator, ion chambers, and electrometers through a number of steps that result in a calibration data set and report. When this process is started, a set up screen appears allowing the operator to configure such things as: source selection and desired exposure rate, electrometer settings of current vs. charge mode, ion chamber voltage, number of exposures, and exposure time. When the operator starts the calibration, the track is moved to position (if the track is automated), the source exposed, and the data collected. The electrometer is polled based on the set up. Data is written to a database as each point is finished. When the first ion chamber is completed, exposures begin for the second ion chamber (typically the reference chamber). When the second chamber is finished, the data is written to a spreadsheet and/or a report generated. This routine can be easily modified to fit a customer's specific procedure. Exposure Rate Calculation. With the power of the computer available for calculations, the irradiator control system can calculate the track's X-axis distance based on a desired exposure rate. This calculation includes is based on a polynomial equation that precisely matches the measurement data collected for that beam code/current/position combination. When current is changed, the exposure rate for that position is calculated. The same arrangement holds for time and exposure - when one is changed, the other is calculated and displayed. Automatic Set-Up. The automatic set up routine speeds up instrument or dosimeter calibration and increases accuracy by quickly configuring the irradiator to match a procedure. With the change of one button, this routine configures source, attenuator, track position or exposure rate, and time or exposure. These configurations are arranged in procedures and steps that the user defines. Whenever the operator changes a step, the irradiator is re-configured to match that step. Irradiator Calibration. The irradiator calibration requires that hundreds of data points be collected to determine exposure rates for distances along the positioning track. This data must be collected for each source and each attenuator. With the computer control system, this process is automated. The computer is connected to the electrometer via IEEE 488.2 interface. The irradiator control system presents a set up screen that allows the operator to specify distances, exposure time, and number of exposures at each position. Once the operator starts the exposure, the control system performs the exposures at each position, collects the exposure rate from electrometer and saves it to a file. The automated sequence continues until all data is collected. An equation curve fit program is used to fit the data to a polynomial equation. The equation is then coded into the software control program. The computer based control system enhances ease-of-use by automating and simplifying steps of the calibration process. It handles the mundane, repetitive tasks and lets the operator concentrate on the calibration procedure. The source code is supplied with modification rights for all LabVIEW applications. Support is included for helping adapt the software to FDA's existing techniques and procedures. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One Base (12 month) Year and one (12 month) option year. Base period: August 1, 2007 - July 31, 2008 Option year 1: August 1, 2008 - July 31, 2009 PAYMENT: 30 days after receipt of a proper invoice. CCR: Vendors must be registered in the Central Contractor Register (CCR) prior to the award of a contract. You may register by going to www.ccr.gov. You will need your Dun & Bradstreet number and banking information. QUESTIONS DEADLINE: All questions are to be submitted via email to kimberly.davila@fda.hhs.gov no later than June 11, 2007, 2:00pm EST. QUOTATIONS DUE: All quotations are due no later than 2:00pm, EST on Thursday, June 21, 2007. ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE: The anticipated award date is July 30, 2007; however, all dates in this announcement are subject to change. PROVISIONS and CLAUSES: The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The following agenda has been attached to this provision: None. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following agenda has been attached to the clause: None. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited are applicable: FAR 52.217-8, FAR 52.217-9, FAR 52.222-26, FAR 52.222-35, FAR 52.222-36, FAR 52.225-3, FAR 52.225-15, FAR 52.232-33. ? 1194.21 Software applications and operating systems, ? 1194.41 Information, documentation, and support. Clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition. HHSAR provisions and clauses: 352.270-19 Electronic information and technology accessibility. (a) The following clause shall be used in solicitations as provided in 339.201-70: Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (January 2006) Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended by Public Law 105?220 under Title IV (Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998) and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronic and Information (EIT) Accessibility Standards (36 CFR part 1194), require that all EIT acquired must ensure that: (1) Federal employees with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use by Federal employees who are not individuals with disabilities; and (2) Members of the public with disabilities seeking information or services from an agency have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access to and use of information and data by members of the public who are not individuals with disabilities. This requirement includes the development, procurement, maintenance, and/or use of EIT products/services; therefore, any proposal submitted in response to this solicitation must demonstrate compliance with the established EIT Accessibility Standards. Information about Section 508 is available at http://www.section508.gov/ (New Window). (End of provision) (b) The following clause shall be used in contracts and orders as provided in 339.201?70: Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (January 2006) Pursuant to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) (New Window) as amended by Public Law 105?220 under Title IV (Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998), all Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) developed, procured, maintained, and/or used under this contract shall be in compliance with the "Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards" set forth by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (also referred to as the "Access Board") in 36 CFR part 1194 (New Window). The complete text of Section 508 Final Standards can be accessed at http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/standards.htm (New Window). The standards applicable to this requirement are [identified in the Statement of Work listed below]: (Select the appropriate phrase within the brackets [ ] and complete if necessary and identify location of/provide complete list of applicable provisions. Use the Buy accessible wizard at http://www.buyaccessible.gov (New Window) if necessary or contact your Section 508 Coordinator) Vendors may document conformance using [attached documentation/industry-standard Voluntary Product Accessibility Template at http://www.itic.org/archives/articles/20040506/faq_voluntary_product_accessibility_template_vpat.php] (New Window) (select the appropriate phrase within the brackets [ ]). Vendors should provide detailed information necessary for determining compliance, including defined contractor-incidental exceptions. (End of clause) Responses to this notice must be sent via email to kimberly.davila@fda.hhs.gov. No phone calls will be accepted.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD
- Zip Code: 20993
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 20993
- Record
- SN01310289-W 20070607/070606083419 (fbodaily.com)
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