SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- INSTRON MODEL 5569 MOUNTED TESTING SYSTEM
- Notice Date
- 7/3/2008
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334519
— Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NASA/Ames Research Center, JA:M/S 241-1, Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000
- ZIP Code
- 94035-1000
- Solicitation Number
- NNA08254415Q
- Response Due
- 7/18/2008
- Archive Date
- 7/3/2009
- Point of Contact
- Ranjeeta Mukhyala, Purchasing Agent, Phone 650-604-1708, Fax 650-604-0932, - Rachel Khattab, Contracting Officer, Phone 650-604-5237, Fax 650-604-0932
- E-Mail Address
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ranjeeta.c.mukhyala@nasa.gov, rachel.khattab@nasa.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- NASA/ARC has a requirement to expand the capabilities of the Thermal ProtectionSystems Branch to do basic materials research. To accomplish this, it is desired toreplace our current Instron Model 4202 load frame with a Instron Model 5569 systemincluding a load cell, extensometry options, high temperature chamber, cooling options,mounting brackets, upper and lower pullrods for chamber, installation, ASTM Verificationservices and training as listed in the following paragraph. This notice is being issuedas a Request for Quotations (RFQ). THIS IS A REQUIREMENT FOR THE INSTRON BRAND NAMEONLY. NO OTHER PRODUCTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. Technical specifications: Model 5569 Table Mounted Materials Testing System, Capacity 50kN (5000kg, 11250lb) withEnglish Language option; 120V voltage option; Maximum Crosshead Travel of 1135mm(44.7in); Horizontal Test Space of 420 mm (16.5in); Single Test Space (below movingcrosshead only); Heavy Duty Load Frame Support Table for All Dual Column Table TopModels, including extra high, extra versions and the following capacity: 679 Kg (1500lb)every distributed load. Table top dimensions: 762x1524mm (30x60in). Height adjustable635mm to 813mm (25in to 32in). Tension/Compression Load Cell for a static load with a 50KN(5,000kg,10,000lb)Capacity;Type 1 female fitting(34mmconnection with 16 mm clevis pin); Drop through, bolt on designwith self identification electrical calibration; Linearity:+/-0.25% of reading over arage of 0.4% to 100% of capacity; Repeatability: +/-0.25% of reading over a rage of 0.4%to 100% of capacity; Hysteresis: 0.2% of maximum reading in cycle; Creep: 0.2% of readingover 3 Minutes; Output Sensitivity: 2.0millivolts per volt+/-20% at full capacity; BridgeRestance:350 ohms +/-5%; Overload Protection:150% of capacity without permanent zeroshift; 300% of capacity or5kN (500kg. 1000lb) whichever is greater without mechanicalfailure; Zero Stability: 0.001% of full rated output per hour conditions); Temperaturecompensation:0to50 degrees Celsius(32to122 degrees Fahrenheit); Temperature Effect onZero and Span: 0.002% of capacity per degree Celsius; Rigid Coupling, Type 1m(34 mmconnection with 16 mm pin) to Df(1.25 in connection with 1/2 in clevis pin); Adaptor-1/2in clevis pin (Type Dm) interface; Change standard upper/lower fitting. Extensometry Options: Sensor Conditioner Card. Provides closed loop control and data acquisition capability foroptional transducers. Up to two may be added per system. For use with InstronRationalized transducers. Also accepts +/-10V DC input, Sensor Conditioner Adapter cable,BNC sensor to 25 pin conditioner card. Adapts high level (+/-10V) transducers to 5500Series system. High temperature Chamber: Includes digital controller handset and optical quality glasswindow for use optical and video extensometers. Temperature range: Ambient to 350C(660F) Internal depth: 230mm (9.0in).height:710 mm927.9in). External Width: 350 mm (13.8External depth: 642 mm (25.3). Door hinge on left side of chamber (as viewed from theStandard). Voltage Option: 120V AC single Phase, 30A, 50/60 HZ. Fitted with 125V/15A, L5-30p plug;Removable wedge option for removal of the chamber from the loading area without removingthe load string. LN2 Cooling Option: LN2 Cooling Module for use with 3119 Series Temperature Chambers.Unit requires the supply of LiquidLN2 coolant and hoses. LN2 Cooling Module, temperaturerange: 100C (-150F). Coolant Inlet Hose for LN2. Insulated PTFE how with a BSP female(Chamber end) and a CGA 295 female fitting (.75in-16UNF-2ARH) (bottle end). Mounting Brackets: Roller carriage brackets for use with 3119-406 chamber; Frame mountingbracket for use with 556Xtable top system. Requires 3119-230A1 option. Frame mountingheight: 86mmand124mm. Medium support leg, Leg height adjustable: 969-1619mm. Custom VideoMounting Bracket for 3119 temperature chamber. Maximum permissible field of view 200mm.Please note the AVE resolution is degraded to SVE resolution when used with a temperaturechamber. Upper and Lower Pullrods for chamber: Upper pullrod, type Dm to Df (1.25 connection with clevis pin). Capacity: 100kN (10,000 kgf 22,500lbf); Effective length: 420mm (16.5in);Diameter: 60mm (2.4in); filler nut not used; checknut included. Lower pullrod, Type Dm toDf (1.25in connection with clevis pin). Capacity: 100 kN (10,000kgf, 22500 lbf).Effective length: 75mm (2.9in); Diameter: 50mm (2in). Convection shield, and check nutincluded. Installation, ASTM Verification Services& Training: System Installation. Installation performed by an Instron ServiceEngineer/Representative. Depending on the system configuration, some or all of thefollowing activities will performed: Set up of load frame, make all physical andelectrical connections (except 3 phase power and water), Mount and test all peripheralfixtures and transducers, Install environmental chambers, advanced extensometers, etc,Check correct operation of all hydraulic, pneumatic, assemblies, Check correct operationof all electronic components and transducers, configure controller and test for correctoperation including adjustments and tuning, Also To comply with ASTM E4, Forceverification must be performed at Installation: Force Verification,0-60 Kip in Tension&Compression at Specifications for one Load Cell by Instron Field Service Engineer,Additional Force Verification, 0-60 Kip in Tension& Compression to Instron Specificationswhich exceed ASTM Specifications, for one additional load Cell by Instron ServiceEngineer., Crosshead Speed and Displacement Verification. This is recommended to ensurethe testing speed and position measurement are accurate within the requirement of thetesting method. The verification of displacement is important if position values arereported as part of your results. The service includes verification of up to threecrosshead between 1mm/min and 1250mm/min.and a five-point verification of displacementover a rage specified by the speeds and displacements are verified to an accuracy of 0.5%of reading. Also with Strain Verification and accuracy classification per ASTME83: StrainVerification, Static Extensometer or Deflectometer, Strain Verification, one(1)additional Static Extensometer Deflectometer, Strain Verification, Video Extensometer.For a signal Filed View (FOV) lens on a video extensometer at installation FOV lens for avideo extensometer at installation.This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared inaccordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additionalinformation included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the onlysolicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 2005-26.The NAICS Code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 334519 and500 employees respectively. The offeror shall state in their offer their size status forthis procurement.All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.Delivery to ARC is required within 12-14 weeks ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination.Offers for the items(s) described above are due by 12:00 PM (PST)July 18, 2008 toRanjeeta.C.Mukhyala@nasa.gov and must include, solicitation number, FOB destination tothis Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (ifapplicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any specialcommercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Offerors areencouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for CommercialItems form found at URL:http://server-mpo.arc.nasa.gov/Services/NEFS/NEFSHome.tml Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1 (JUNE 2008), Instructionsto Offerors-Commercial Items, which is incorporated by reference.If the end product(s) offered is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in theclause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the offeror shall so state and shall listthe country of origin.FAR 52.212-4 (FEB 2007), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable.FAR 52.212-5 (JUNE 2008), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutesor Executive Orders-Commercial Items is applicable and the following identified clausesare incorporated by reference:52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35,52.222-36, 52.222.37, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, and 52.232.34.The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html The NFS may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm All contractual and technical questions must be in writing toRanjeeta.C.Mukhyala@nasa.gov not later than July 11, 2008. Telephone questions will notbe accepted.Selection and award will be made to that offeror whose offer will be most advantageous tothe Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merit,price, and past performance. Other critical requirements: Delivery, Maintenance,Warranty shall also be considered. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detailto allow evaluation of their offer. (SEE FAR 52.212-1(b)).Offerors must include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3 (JUNE 2008), OfferorRepresentations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. These may beobtained via the internet at URL:http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/eps/Templates/Commercial_Greater_Than_25K.doc. Theserepresentations and certifications will be incorporated by reference in any resultantcontract.An ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B".Offerors must currently be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR).Further information about CCR registration can be accessed at http://www.ccr.gov Offerors must submit a completed ACH form with their quotation, with their firm's bankinginformation for the electronic funds transfer (EFT) or any future invoice payment. An ACHform is available at http://www.fms.treas.gov/pdf/3881.pdf All successful offerors must file a 2007 VETS-100 Report with the US Department of Labor,http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=21. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the releaseof solicitation amendments (if any):http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=21. Potential offerors willbe responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitationand amendments (if any).Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.
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