SOLICITATION NOTICE
70 -- Data Acquisition System
- Notice Date
- 7/17/2008
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334111
— Electronic Computer Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Pax River, Building 441, 21983 Bundy Road Unit 7, Patuxent River, Maryland, 20670, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20670
- Solicitation Number
- 1300108443
- Archive Date
- 8/19/2008
- Point of Contact
- Becky D Barnard,, Phone: (301) 757-9761, Becky D Barnard,, Phone: (301) 757-9761
- E-Mail Address
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rebecca.barnard@navy.mil, rebecca.barnard@navy.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared under the authority of FAR 13.5 and Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included herein. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. In accordance with FAR 19.5, this acquisition is identified under NAICS code 334111 – Workstation, Computer, Manufacturing. The small business size standard under this NAICS code is 1000 employees. The Naval Air Warfare Center - Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) has a requirement for a two (2) Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) – Multifunction Data Recorder/Monitor for Electrical Testing; one (1) - 64 Channel unit and one (1) - 32 Channel unit. The DAS systems are to be used at the Propulsion System Evaluation Facility (PSEF). The Navy is seeking either a commercial off the shelf DAS or non-developmental items that can be modified by the contractor and integrated into a single system to meet the Navy’s requirement. Detailed requirements below. CLIN0001 – Data Acquisition System (DAS) – Multifunction Data Recorder/Monitor for Electrical Testing – 64 Channel Unit The system shall meet the following minimum requirements: 1.General Configuration a.The system shall be capable of monitoring and recording 64 channels of data. b.The system shall have a computer that is rack-mounted with the 64 channel unit that shall be capable of monitoring and recording all data processed by the system through a PCI connection. c.Each channel within the system shall have the capability to time stamp the acquisition within 5 microsecond resolution based on 200 kilosamples per second sample rate. d.Shock and vibration capabilities shall meet or exceed MIL-STD-810F. e.The ambient temperature of the system shall be capable of operating through the minimum range of 25˚F to 110˚F. f.Power Input i.Shall operate from standard 115/230 VAC @ 50/60 Hz power ii.Shall also operate from 115 VAC @ 400 Hz power for use in aircraft testing. iii.A standard IEC power cable shall be provided for use in North America. g.Accessories i.The system shall include operating manuals for the hardware and software, in both hard copy and electronic (PDF, MS-Word, or HTML) formats. ii.The system shall include a storage case for transportation and to protect the system when not in use. iii.An Ethernet cable of at least 75 feet in length for use in monitoring the system through a remote desktop feature shall be included 2.Computer unit specifications a.The computer shall have a syncing option in order to have the CLIN0001 DAS control the CLIN0002 DAS through a master/slave function in order for both acquisition systems to be controlled by one computer. b.Display – shall be at least 17” diagonal size with at least 1280x1024 resolution. c.Display – shall be a style that can be closed during non-operational times and completely protected from all sides. d.Keyboard and mouse shall be configured on the top and as a part of the rack-mounted computer in order for the display to protect the keyboard and mouse when closed. e.Storage Capabilities i.Data shall be stored to an internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) on a continuous basis. ii.Shall transfer at a rate to internally store a minimum of 200k samples/sec for at least 5 hours continuous with up to 64 channels being recorded simultaneously. iii.Triggering – pre and post trigger durations shall be operator selected via the setup screens, and data shall be stored and retrieved to these settings even when writing to the hard drives. f.The computer shall be configured to the standard 19” rack mountable design. This includes the width to be 19”, the height to be no larger than 24” and the depth to be no larger that 23”. g.The computer shall have the capability to be controlled by an external laptop by a remote desktop feature. h.The computer shall have a minimum of 2 PCI interface slots. i.The computer shall have a minimum of 3 USB 2.0 slots. 3.Input Modules Rack Mounted Unit a.Shall connect to the computer via a PCI connection. b.All operating functions shall be directly controlled on the computing unit, in real time, without the need to physically access the input modules unit for any reason, other than physical signal connection and activating the power supply. c.Shall have a minimum capability of 64 channels. All channels shall be 100% interchangeable. d.Shall have the ability to plug in signal conditioning modules for the following sensors and signals: strain gages in full, half, or quarter bridge configuration, with programmable auto-balance, bridge completion, excitation voltage, shunt cal, zero cal, range, and low-pass filter; constant current accelerometers with programmable range and filtering; LVDT’s, RTD’s, thermocouples (J, K, T at a minimum) with built-in cold-junction compensation and linearization, and potentiometric/ohmic sensors from 100 to 10k ohm sensitivity full-scale. 4.A/D Card Capabilities for use in Data Sampling a.The Input Modules rack shall be configurable for an internal A/D card so that the conversion is done prior to transferring data to the computer with the following performance characteristics: i.Minimum 24-bit resolution ii.Simultaneous sampling within 5 microseconds or less iii.Minimum of 200k samples/sec per channel for all 64 channels at once iv.Storage on the computer shall be capable of transferring at least 200k samples/sec per channel continuously for all 64 channels to the hard drive. 5.Signal Input Modules Capabilities a.General Characteristics of the input modules: i.Each dynamic signal input shall be differential (neither side referenced to ground or any other channel). ii.Isolated/protected banana type inputs which accept standard banana, dual banana and safety banana plugs for high voltage. iii.Each dynamic signal input shall have software selectable input ranges and frequency filters. iv.Modules shall allow for the operator to swap any module for another using only a screw driver. b.A total of 24 High voltage dynamic input modules shall have: i.Selectable ranges from at least +/- 20 volts to +/- 1400 volts (with selected ranges covering, at a minimum, +/- 115V and +/- 875V). ii.Accurate to a minimum of +/- 0.05%. iii.Isolation of a minimum of 1000Vrms, channel-to-channel and channel-to-ground. iv.Bandwidth of direct current, to minimum of 150k Hz. v.Selectable frequency filter shall have a range of at least 10 to 100k Hz. At a minimum, frequencies 10, 100, 1k, 10k and 100k Hz shall be selected. c.A total of 30 Medium Voltage input modules shall have: i.Selectable ranges from at least +/-0.01 volts to +/- 50 volts. ii.Isolated input voltages. iii.Bandwidth DC to 150k Hz. iv.Selectable frequency filter shall have a range of at least 10 to 100k Hz. At a minimum, frequencies 10, 100, 1k, 10k and 100k Hz shall be selected. d.A total of 4 Frequency-to-Voltage modules shall have: i.Isolated input maximum shall be at least 350Vrms. ii.Selectable range shall be at least 100 to 200k Hz. At a minimum, selections shall include 100, 1k, 5k, 20k, 100k and 200k Hz. e.A total of 6 Dynamic signal charge amplifiers shall have: i.Selectable range shall be at least 100 to 40000 pC. At a minimum, selections shall include 100, 500, 2000, 10000 and 40000 pC. ii.Bandwidth shall be at least 0.1 to 50k Hz. iii.Shall have selectable low pass filters of at least 100, 1k, 3k, 10k, and 50k Hz values. iv.Shall have selectable high pass filters of at least 0.1, 1, and 10 Hz values. v.Shall be up to at least 90 dB dynamic. f.A total of 2 Signal Input Modules – for slow (DC) signals i.Thermocouple input modules shall have the following performance characteristics: a.Thermocouple types J, K, or T, with at least 8 thermocouple channels per add-on module. b.Integrated Cold Junction Compensation (CJC). c.On-board minimum of 24-bit A/D converter for each channel within the thermocouple module. d.On-board linearization according to ISO standard thermocouple curves, to ensure correct readings. e.Capability to sample at least once per second, all channels, including simultaneous sampling within any add-on module. f.Capability to daisy chain more than one module if needed in order to have 16, 32, 48 or 64 channels of temperature measurements. g.Shall use standard color coded (American standard colors) miniature thermocouple input jacks, keyed according to standard to prevent incorrect attachment. 6.Data Display Capabilities a.At a minimum, the system shall provide selectable data displays of the following types: i.Meter display – each input shown in a meter and bar graph, which can be set to display incoming data as an actual value, RMS value, AC RMS value, running average, minimum, or maximum value. Shall be able to create a display of the system test, with clear indication of the location of all sensors and signal pickups being measured. ii.Alarm levels – Operator shall be able to set high/low alarm levels on each input, including a visual reference that the alarm level has been exceeded. iii.Video monitoring and recording displays shall have the capability to capture video to sync with the data. iv.Scope display – minimum of four oscilloscope graphs with independent time axis controls, each one of which can display a minimum of four channels. Each independent scope graph shall be selectable to free run, normal, or auto mode, and have trigger level and pre/post trigger levels selectable when in the normal or auto modes. v.Recorder display – shall be able to display data in the traditional “strip chart recorder” mode of at least 8 vertical traces. The time-base/scroll-rate of display shall be user-selectable. The Recorder display shall be possible to stop the data display from moving, in order to zoom in on data from several minutes being used; shall provide bar graphs that show the “live” or levels for each input; shall indicate graphically whether these levels have been met or exceeded during a test; shall display if the conditions were met or exceeded; and what the signal level was, without interrupting the recording process. vi.Video and Data display – shall have the capability to display both signal input data and video data from any USB 2.0 camera or video source, within a single display. The video window shall be capable of adjusting viewing size, and the data shall be displayed below or above the video window in a horizontal strip chart fashion. The user shall be able to choose which signal inputs are displayed in the strip charts, with a minimum of four inputs. vii.Shall have the capability to calculate/measure harmonic distortion up to the 20th harmonic based on the fundamental frequency of 400 Hz. along with taking spectrum data up to the corresponding harmonic. 7.Printing Capabilities a.The system software and printer drivers shall print captured data in full color, using any locally connected or network connected industry standard printer. 8.Report Generation Capabilities a.The system software functionality shall allow the operator to review the captured data on-screen, in color, and be able to “zoom” on areas of interest and spread them out across the maximum useable width of the display. b.The system software shall be able to export data to a minimum of the following formats: Microsoft Excel, Matlab, Waveform Time (WFT), and ASCII text format. c.Video data acquired shall be exportable to the Windows standard AVI multimedia format, and shall include the waveforms in a graph below the video window. d.The system software shall be capable of saving or “trimming” of a file to a subset of the original data file in its native format. e.The system software shall be a stand-alone Windows XP program which can be installed on any Windows XP based PC in our facility, license and royalty-free, to facilitate the off-line analysis or acquired data by a wide group of users. All functions of the analysis portion or the system software shall be useable when installed on any Windows XP PC when a data file is loaded into it, including report generation; zooming and on-screen measurements; and printing of data files. f.File format shall not be proprietary to the manufacturer so that it can be written to a CDROM and distributed to customers for review without them requiring software other than widely available Microsoft Windows XP based format. CLIN0002 – Data Acquisition System (DAS) – Multifunction Data Recorder/Monitor for Electrical Testing – 32 Channel Unit The system shall meet the following minimum requirements: 9.General Configuration a.The system shall be capable of monitoring and recording 32 channels of data. b.The system shall have a computer that is rack-mounted with the 32 channel unit that shall be capable of monitoring and recording all data processed by the system through a PCI connection. c.Each channel within the system shall have the capability to time stamp the acquisition within 5 microsecond resolution based on 200 kilosamples per second sample rate. d.Shock and vibration capabilities shall meet or exceed MIL-STD-810F. e.The ambient temperature of the system shall be capable of operating through the minimum range of 25˚F to 110˚F. f.Power Input i.Shall operate from standard 115/230 VAC @ 50/60 Hz power ii.Shall also operate from 115 VAC @ 400 Hz power for use in aircraft testing. iii.A standard IEC power cable shall be provided for use in North America. g.Accessories i.The system shall include operating manuals for the hardware and software, in both hard copy and electronic (PDF, MS-Word, or HTML) formats. ii.The system shall include a storage case for transportation and to protect the system when not in use. iii.An Ethernet cable of at least 75 feet in length for use in monitoring the system through a remote desktop feature shall be included. 10.Computer unit specifications a.The computer shall have a syncing option in order to have the CLIN0001 DAS control the CLIN0002 DAS through a master/slave function in order for both acquisition systems to be controlled by one computer. b.Display – shall be at least 17” diagonal size with at least 1280x1024 resolution. c.Display – shall be a style that can be closed during non-operational times and completely protected from all sides. d.Keyboard and mouse shall be configured on the top and as a part of the rack-mounted computer in order for the display to protect the keyboard and mouse when closed. e.Storage Capabilities i.Data shall be able to be stored to an internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) on a continuous basis. ii.Shall transfer at a rate to internally store a minimum of 200k samples/sec for at least 5 hours continuous with up to 64 channels being recorded simultaneously. iii.Triggering – pre and post trigger durations shall be operator selected via the setup screens, and data shall be stored and retrieved to these settings even when writing to the hard drives. f.The computer shall be configured to the standard 19” rack mountable design. This includes the width to be 19”, the height to be no larger than 24” and the depth to be no larger that 23”. g.The computer shall have the capability to be controlled by an external laptop by a remote desktop feature. h.The computer shall have a minimum of 2 PCI interface slots. i.The computer shall have a minimum of 3 USB 2.0 slots. 11.Input Modules Rack Mounted Unit a.Shall connect to the computer via a PCI connection. b.All operating functions shall be directly controlled on the computing unit, in real time, without the need to physically access the input modules unit for any reason, other than physical signal connection and activating the power supply. c.Shall have a minimum capability of 32 channels. All channels shall be 100% interchangeable. d.Shall have the ability to plug in signal conditioning modules for the following sensors and signals: strain gages in full, half, or quarter bridge configuration, with programmable auto-balance, bridge completion, excitation voltage, shunt cal, zero cal, range, and low-pass filter; constant current accelerometers with programmable range and filtering; LVDT’s, RTD’s, thermocouples (J, K, T at a minimum) with built-in cold-junction compensation and linearization, and potentiometric/ohmic sensors from 100 to 10k ohm sensitivity full-scale. 12.A/D Card Capabilities for use in Data Sampling a.The Input Modules rack shall be configurable for an internal A/D card so that the conversion is done prior to transferring data to the computer with the following performance characteristics: i.Minimum 24-bit resolution ii.Simultaneous sampling within 5 microseconds or less iii.Minimum of 200k samples/sec per channel for all 32 channels at once iv.Storage on the computer shall be capable of transferring at least 200k samples/sec per channel continuously for all 32 channels to the hard drive. 13.Signal Input Modules Capabilities a.General Characteristics of the input modules i.Each dynamic signal input shall be differential (neither side referenced to ground or any other channel). ii.Isolated/protected banana type inputs which accept standard banana, dual banana and safety banana plugs for high voltage. iii.Each dynamic signal input shall have software selectable input ranges and frequency filters. iv.Modules shall allow for the operator to swap any module for another using a screw driver. b.A total of 12 High voltage dynamic input modules shall have: i.Selectable ranges from at least +/- 20 volts to +/- 1400 volts (with selected ranges covering, at a minimum, +/- 115V and +/- 875V). ii.Accurate to a minimum of +/- 0.05% iii.Isolation of 1000Vrms or higher, channel-to-channel and channel-to-ground. iv.Bandwidth of direct current, to minimum of 150k Hz. v.Selectable frequency filter shall have a range of at least 10 to 100k Hz. At a minimum, frequencies 10, 100, 1k, 10k and 100k Hz shall be selected. c.A total of 12 Medium Voltage input modules shall have: i.Selectable ranges from at least +/-0.01 volts to +/- 50 volts. ii.Isolated input voltages. iii.Bandwidth DC to 150k Hz. iv.Selectable frequency filter shall have a range of at least 10 to 100k Hz. At a minimum, frequencies 10, 100, 1k, 10k and 100k Hz shall be selected. d.A total of 4 Frequency-to-Voltage modules shall have: i.Isolated input maximum shall be at least 350Vrms. ii.Selectable range shall be at least 100 to 200k Hz. At a minimum, selections shall include 100, 1k, 5k, 20k, 100k and 200k Hz. e.A total of 4 Dynamic signal charge amplifiers shall have: i.Selectable range shall be at least 100 to 40000 pC. At a minimum, selections shall include 100, 500, 2000, 10000 and 40000 pC. ii.Bandwidth shall be at least 0.1 to 50 kHz. iii.Shall have selectable low pass filters of at least 100, 1k, 3k, 10k, and 50 kHz values. iv.Shall have selectable high pass filters of at least 0.1, 1, and 10 Hz values. v.Shall be up to at least 90 dB dynamic. f.A total of 2 Signal Input Modules – for slow (DC) signals i.Thermocouple input modules shall have the following performance characteristics: a.Thermocouple types J, K, or T, with at least 8 thermocouple channels per add-on module. b.Integrated Cold Junction Compensation (CJC) is required. c.On-board minimum of 24-bit A/D converter for each channel within the thermocouple module. d.On-board linearization according to ISO standard thermocouple curves, to ensure correct readings. e.Capability to sample at least once per second, all channels, including simultaneous sampling within any add-on module. f.Capability to daisy chain more than one module if needed in order to have 16, 32, 48 or 64 channels of temperature measurements. g.Shall use standard color coded (American standard colors) miniature thermocouple input jacks, keyed according to standard to prevent incorrect attachment. 14.Data Display Capabilities a.At a minimum, the system shall provide selectable data displays of the following types: i.Meter display – each input shown in a meter and bar graph, which can be set to display incoming data as an actual value, RMS value, AC RMS value, running average, minimum, or maximum value. Shall be able to create a display of the system test, with clear indication of the location of all sensors and signal pickups being measured. ii.Alarm levels – Operator shall be able to set high/low alarm levels on each input, including a visual reference that the alarm level has been exceeded. iii.Video monitoring and recording displays shall have the capability to capture video to sync with the data. iv.Scope display – minimum of four oscilloscope graphs with independent time axis controls, each one of which can display a minimum of four channels. Each independent scope graph shall be selectable to free run, normal, or auto mode, and have trigger level and pre/post trigger levels selectable when in the normal or auto modes. v.Recorder display – shall be able to display data in the traditional “strip chart recorder” mode of at least 8 vertical traces. The time-base/scroll-rate of display shall be user-selectable. The Recorder display shall be possible to stop the data display from moving, in order to zoom in on data from several minutes being used; shall provide bar graphs that show the “live” or levels for each input; shall indicate graphically whether these levels have been met or exceeded during a test; shall display if the conditions were met or exceeded; and what the signal level was, without interrupting the recording process. vi.Video and Data display – shall have the capability to display both signal input data and video data from any USB 2.0 camera or video source, within a single display. The video window shall be capable of adjusting viewing size, and the data shall be displayed below or above the video window in a horizontal strip chart fashion. The user shall be able to choose which signal inputs are displayed in the strip charts, with a minimum of at least four inputs. vii.Shall have the capability to calculate/measure harmonic distortion up to the 20th harmonic based on the fundamental frequency of 400 Hz. along with taking spectrum data up to the corresponding harmonic. 15.Printing Capabilities a.The system software and printer drivers shall print captured data in full color, using any locally connected or network connected industry standard printer. 16.Report Generation Capabilities a.The system software functionality shall allow the operator to review the captured data on-screen, in color, and be able to “zoom” on areas of interest and spread them out across the maximum useable width of the display. b.The system software shall be able to export data to a minimum of the following formats: Microsoft Excel, Matlab,WFT, and ASCII text format. c.Video data acquired shall be exportable to the Windows standard AVI multimedia format, and shall include the waveforms in a graph below the video window. d.The system software shall be capable of saving or “trimming” of a file to a subset of the original data file in its native format. e.The system software shall be a stand-alone Windows XP program which can be installed on any Windows XP based PC in our facility, license and royalty-free, to facilitate the off-line analysis or acquired data by a wide group of users. All functions of the analysis portion or the system software shall be useable when installed on any Windows XP PC when a data file is loaded into it, including report generation; zooming and on-screen measurements; and printing of data files. f.File format shall not be proprietary to the manufacturer so that it can be written to a CDROM and distributed to customers for review without them requiring software other than widely available Microsoft Windows XP based format. In accordance with the provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, paragraph (a), the proposal will be evaluated based on the following factors: Technical, Price, Delivery, and Past Performance. All evaluation factors are considered equally important; however the Government reserves the right to make an integrated evaluation resulting in the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. TECHNICAL: Please provide commercial brochures/literature and Technical Specification Sheets for the DAS, and/or other information sufficient to show how the quoted products meets all of the required technical specifications as provided herein. In addition provide a copy of the standard commercial warranty terms and conditions. PRICE: The offeror shall provide sufficient detail and breakdown per item/element to allow the contracting officer to determine the reasonableness of the proposed price/cost. The price/cost proposal shall be submitted as a separate file. No pricing information shall appear in the proposal’s technical files. List any discounts which may be applicable. Pricing shall include F.O.B. Destination terms to NAWCAD, Patuxent River MD 20670. DELIVERY: Please specify a date for delivery of all items after receipt of a written contract. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination PAST PERFORMANCE: Please provide three prior contracts or purchase order numbers; for recent, same or similar products sold to other customers (within the last five year). Contracts should be either directly related or similar in scope, magnitude, and complexity to the requirement of this solicitation. Include the name of the contracting activity, contract number, period of performance, contract type, contract work description, dollar value, a point of contact and phone number for each contract/purchase order record provided. The offerors are reminded that both independent data and data provided by the offerors in their proposals may be used to evaluate past performance. Since the Government may not necessarily interview all sources provided by the offerors, it is incumbent upon the offeror to explain the relevance of the data provided. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors --Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Condition – Commercial Items Quotations are applicable to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items will be included in any award resulting from this notice. The provision at DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, is applicable and will be included in any award resulting from this notice. All proposals shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. Offerors shall fill out this provision, paragraph (j), and submit it with their offer. The automated system for complying is called On-Line Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), and is available at: https://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx To receive an award from Department of Defense, contractors must be registered in the CCR database, available at: www.ccr.gov This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. Full text for FAR/DFAR provisions and clauses may be accessed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ We may award to one or none of the offerors. No split awards will be made. We may award with or without discussions. The DoD uses Wide Area Workflow-Receipts and Acceptance (WAWF-RA or WAWF) which is an electronic transmission of invoice(s), receipt and acceptance process. Information on WAWF can be obtained on the following website: http://www.dfas.mil/contractorpay/electroniccommerce/wideareaworkflow.html Comments or questions should be submitted via e-mail. The Government is not responsible for any lost or misdirected emails or quotes. No phone calls please. Proposals should be submitted via email to the Point of Contact. However, hardcopies may be made via common carrier such as FEDEX, UPS, or USPS. Contracting Office Address: Naval Air Warfare Center AD Code 2.5.1.4.2 Building 441, 21983 Bundy Road Patuxent River, Maryland 20670 Primary Point of Contact.: Becky Barnard, Contract Specialist Rebecca.barnard @navy.mil Phone: (301) 757-9761 Fax: 301-757-9046
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