SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- MEXA Analytical System for Small Engine Testing
- Notice Date
- 4/15/2010
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Cincinnati Procurement Operations Division 26 W. Martin Luther King Drive Cincinnati, OH 45268
- ZIP Code
- 45268
- Solicitation Number
- PR-CI-10-10622
- Response Due
- 4/30/2010
- Archive Date
- 5/30/2010
- Point of Contact
- COURTNEY R. WHITING-STALLWORTH, Contract Specialist, Phone: 513-487-2002, E-Mail: stallworth.courtney@epa.gov
- E-Mail Address
-
COURTNEY R. WHITING-STALLWORTH
(stallworth.courtney@epa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL), Ann Arbor, MI intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Horiba Instruments for the purchase of a MEXA Analytical System for small Engine Testing at EPA/NVFEL. In response to mandated 40 CFR Part 1065, the US EPA requires this instrument for an existing test control and data acquisition system (test cell host computer). This test cell computer system performs many complex functions, among them is communication related to control of, and data acquisition from, an existing Horiba Instruments MEXA Analytical system. The test cell host computer utilizes a specialized and unique set of drivers and command structure required by a Horiba-proprietary host communication protocol, MEXA-7000 LAN. The Analytical System must contain the following:The instrument system shall meet the following requirements:MEXA 7200 ? Version 3; complete system; 40 CFR Part 1065-compliant Basic analyzer configuration as shown in the table below; for both continuous dilute exhaust gas analysis and dilute sample bag analysis ConstituentModelAnalyzer TypeDynamic Range 1Dynamic Range 2COAIA-721ANDIR0-50-2500 ppmCO/CO2AIA-722NDIRCO: 0-0.5-20 %CO2: 0-0.5-20 %NO/NOxCLA-720MAHCLD 0-10-500 ppm0-1K-5K ppmTHC/CH4FIA-721HAHFID+ NMCTHC: 0-10-500 ppmC CH4: 0-10-500 ppmCTHC: 0-1K-5K ppmCCH4: 0-1K-5K ppmC All gas concentrations to be reported as ppm (?mol/mol). Hydrocarbon compounds shall be reported as ppmc (carbon equivalent). The system shall include:Maintenance and quality control test functions compliant with 40 CFR Part 1065Analyzer performance checkNDIR interference check for CO2Vacuum side leak checkSystem response checkUniform response checkLinearity checkCLA NOx efficiency checkCLA quench checkHC hangup checkChiller NO2 penetrationFIA response factor checkFIA O2 interference checkAn external bag port and other system features necessary to withdraw and analyze gas mixture contained a portable sample bag, and report the associated concentrationsNominal 3-meter heated sample line for connecting heated probe/filter to OVN unit, compliant with CFR Title 40, Chap 1, Part 1065.145(c)(1)Sample line length to be shortened at time of test cell installation, as needed to avoid excessive line lengthSecond, selectable inlet to oven unitSpan gas selector valve for MEXA analyzersUnattended linearization and linearity-check functionsControl and operation features for existing ?Horiba HBS-100, heated bubblerHost communication via Horiba MEXA-7000 Protocol for local area networks Functional specification for heated sample probe to be provided by others but to be controlled and monitored by the MEXA systemAdvanced MEXA training for up to five individuals at a mutually agreeable date subsequent to installationIntegration of a government-furnished ?LumaSense Innova 3433 multi-gas monitoring systemRequirementsThe Innova 3433 instrument shall be electronically and physically integrated with MEXA MCU, and MEXA hardware. This shall allow control and functioning of the Innova instrument by the existing test control and data acquisition system in a manner that parallels the functioning of the standard MEXA analyzers. The following functions shall be provided:Control of zero and span calibration correction of subsequent analysesPost-test zero and span drift checkBy pass sampling of room air between bag or mode readings in order to optimize instrument stabilityOn-line/off-line selectable, independent of MEXA analyzersBag sample readings of each measured component and transmission of concentration in ppm (?mol/mol) to host computerMultiple sequential reading of each measured component during periods of steady-state engine operation and transmission of concentration in ppm (?mol/mol) to host computer during periods of continuous measurement The Innova instrument shall be adequately isolated from vibration, heat sources and sinks, and other detrimental environmental factors per LumaSense recommendations.The design of this function shall include any hardware necessary to isolate sample and calibration paths and utilize an overflow configuration and/or other means of preventing over pressurization of the Innova analyzer when introducing compressed gases.The LumaSense? Innova photoacoustic analyzer shall be provided by EPA, configured as follows:Model 3433 with the most current firmware; asynchronous operationFilters configured as follows: FilterLocationFilter NumberCompound Compound NameAUA0976NH3Ammonia BUA0974C2H5OHEthanolCUA0985N2ONitrous OxideDUA0983CO2Carbon DioxideEUA0984COCarbon MonoxideWSBO527H2OWater The physical integration of the Innova analyzer in the MEXA system shall also include a quick disconnect on the front panel of the analyzer rack that allows for introduction of compressed calibration gases for the purpose of regularly conducting a multi-compound analyzer calibration utilizing the method published by LumaSense. The construction of this external port shall include all hardware and associated controls necessary to select and isolate this flow path. This flow path shall also be constructed in a manner which prevents over pressurization of the analyzer when introducing compressed gases. Selection of this flow path shall be a stand-alone function available when the MEXA system is otherwise idle. The MEXA system shall include a method that allows for external computer-based interaction with the Innova instrument when off-line for instrument calibration and other off-line Innova functions. At a minimum this requirement may be satisfied by providing an RS-232 switch along with easily accessible RS-232 connection point for an external EPA computer.The minimum sample integration time shall be 10 seconds for ethanol and 5 seconds for other compounds. Instrument operation will normally utilize the Innova cross-compensation feature.Innova tube flush and chamber flush times shall be set per manufacturer?s recommendation, based on sample system configuration, in order to allow adequate analyzer stabilization time.MEXA system design and configuration shall allow for Innova analysis of an external bag, and associated transmission of sample concentrations Horiba Instruments, Inc is the only known source able to satisfy the Government?s requirement(s) because of the proprietary Horiba Mexa-7000 LAN host communication protocol utilized by existing EPA test site-specific equipment that is not being replaced.However, any firm believing itself capable of meeting EPA?s requirement may submit technical documentation to establish the potential of complying with the specifications. Such documentation must be submitted to the point of contact within 15 days of the posting of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered only for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed on a sole source basis. The applicable NAICS code is 334516. Please submit your request in writing to Courtney Whiting by e-mail to whiting.courtney@epa.gov. No telephone requests or request by fax will be honored.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 5900 Hines Drive Ann Arbor, MI
- Zip Code: 48108
- Zip Code: 48108
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