SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- X-Ray Computed Micro Tomography (XCMT) Machine
- Notice Date
- 3/9/2009
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 339999
— All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, 96th Contracting Squadron (Eglin AFB), 308 W D Avenue, Bldg 260, Suite 130, Eglin AFB, Florida, 32542-5418, United States
- ZIP Code
- 32542-5418
- Solicitation Number
- F03052009-XCMT
- Archive Date
- 4/8/2009
- Point of Contact
- Brisa Q. Buonviri,, Phone: 850 882-0339
- E-Mail Address
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brisa.buonviri@eglin.af.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Munitions Directorate, Ordnance Division, Eglin Air Force Base, Valparaiso, Florida is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis for market research purposes. Title: X-Ray Computed Micro Tomography (XCMT) Machine Background: We are seeking a tool to investigate the microstructures of composite materials ranging from energetic materials to concretes. We would like to make non-destructive measurements and construct a 3-D renderings which could then be input into a computer model, as well as use these microstructures to determine characteristics of the compacted materials such as specific surface area of primary particles and particle/pore geometry characteristics. Particle sizes of organic explosive might be as small as several microns, while the aggregate in concrete would be considerably larger, and therefore require samples greater than 65 mm in diameter. We are specifically interested in taking the 3-D structures provided by the XCMT machine and turning it into a computational mesh. This would probably best be done if the 3-D image is in some kind of CAD format. In any event, we want to take the actual internal structure and generate a computational mesh in order to perform analysis on that known structure. We would like to have the capability to perform dynamic tensile and compression testing of specimens, this is not mandatory but it is highly desired. Minimum Requirements consisting of the following: 1. At a 5 mm sample size, 1 micron resolution is required. 2. At a 50 mm sample size, 10 micron resolution is required. 3. Largest sample size to be at least 65 mm diameter by 100 mm long. 4. The ability to handle materials that have similar material contrast. For example, must be able to resolve table sugar dispersed in a polyurethane binder, as well as fine aluminum powder (~20 micron) dispersed in a polyurethane binder. 5. Must be able to examine samples that are irregularly shaped. 6. Require that the XCMT can effectively handle a large variety of materials from carbon fiber composites, polymer foams, machined parts, metal specimens and high explosives with large range of Z materials. 7. Ability to convert the data to 3-D computer generated image which can be put into a mesh file for computer simulations. 8. Must be able to fit through a 6 foot wide and 6 foot high door. 9. Software for quantitative analysis and for presentation. 10. Must produce negligible X-Ray signature outside of instrument so that no dosimeter is required for personnel when working with or around the XCMT continuously (2000 hrs/yr). 11. New Materials: All parts used in this system must be new. No recycled, refurbished, or otherwise used parts are permitted in this system. 12. Utility Requirements: The vendor will provide all electronic controllers as well as interconnection and power cables required for operation using 110 VAC, 60 Hz power. The system must be air cooled and not require water hook-up. If chilled water is required for instrument cooling, the chilling unit must be provided with the instrument and operate using 100V, 60Hz power. Vendor will describe in writing the utility requirements (including connections and capacity) upon contract approval so that appropriate infrastructure arrangements can be made prior to shipment of XCMT. 13. Documentation/Data: Require a copy of all documentations, user instructions prior shipments. 14. Delivery, Installation, and Training: Provide approximately delivery date of the system, installation of system on site, and training for two operators. 15. Serviceability and Warranty: Vendor will clearly describe which parts are covered under the standard Warranty, the duration of the standard Warranty. Vendor is invited to propose as an option an extended Warranty plan which will cover all parts, labor, and travel charges for a limited time period. 16. Vendors are invited to submit as an option a tensile/compression load cell capable of at least 440 N for a sample size diameter of at least 20 mm in the XCMT. 17. Vendors are invited to submit as an option advanced computational capabilities to reduce time required to manipulate/transform data, or convert data between different file formats. Interested parties with the ability to satisfy the minimum requirements should submit corporate information to include commercial brochures and/or technical capabilities of the proposed system. The Government will not pay for information requested or compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. This is not a solicitation announcement and this notice does not constitute any commitment by the Government. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions for future requirements.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Air Force Research Laboratory, Eglin Air Force Base, Valparaiso, Florida, 32542, United States
- Zip Code: 32542
- Zip Code: 32542
- Record
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