SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- SCREENING REACTOR SYSTEM
- Notice Date
- 1/18/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 333999
— All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135
- ZIP Code
- 44135
- Solicitation Number
- NNC13462120Q
- Response Due
- 1/30/2013
- Archive Date
- 1/18/2014
- Point of Contact
- David S Eccleston, Contract Specialist, Phone 216-433-2422, Fax 215-433-5489, Email David.S.Eccleston@nasa.gov - David S Eccleston, Contract Specialist, Phone 216-433-2422, Fax 215-433-5489, Email David.S.Eccleston@nasa.gov
- E-Mail Address
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David S Eccleston
(David.S.Eccleston@nasa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The Government requires a high throughput screening reactor system to assess the response of various materials to exposure to high pressure hydrogen at temperatures up to 500 C and pressures up to 100 bar. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, which is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The system shall meet the following requirements: 1.Hydrogen Compatibility a.The materials of construction shall be compatible with hydrogen for all parts that come into contact with high pressure hydrogen. b.Because of the small volumes of hydrogen being used, no special electrical systems are required, but all parts shall be properly grounded to minimize the potential for sparks. 2.Pressure Vessel a.Four (4) independent pressure vessels shall be provided. The system shall be capable of being expanded to operating at least eight (8) pressure vessels simultaneously. b.The total volume of the pressure vessels shall be 100 ml or less with a total volume of 50 ml or less preferred to minimize thermal mass. The pressure vessel volume shall be minimized within the constraint that the temperature sensor and any other system parts in the vessel interior shall fit into the vessel without touching the sides and sufficient free volume shall remain for a sample of powder, foil or other solid material occupying 5 ml to 10 ml to be placed in the bottom of the vessel. c.The pressure vessel and all other pressurized parts shall be capable of safely operating at a pressure of 100 bar (1450 psi) at 500 C. Applicable ASME pressure vessel standards and codes shall be used to design and manufacture the parts. d.The pressure vessel used for exposing the samples shall be capable of continuous operation at temperatures up to 500 C. The vessel shall be designed and built using applicable ASME pressure vessel standards and codes. e.Documentation shall be provided to demonstrate that the pressure vessels meet applicable ASME standards and codes. The documentation shall cite the applicable codes and provide relevant calculations to demonstrate that the vessels can be safely operated at the desired maximum pressure and temperature. f.A pressure relief system shall be provided to prevent over-pressurization of the system. The exhaust port of the pressure relief system shall be connectable to stainless steel tubing/pipe through a threaded or other fitting to allow it to be vented to an exhaust. g.The pressure vessel shall have a closure system designed for easy opening and closing within the constraint that it shall contain a high pressure. h.The pressure vessel shall have a seal suitable for operation at the maximum sustained operating pressure and temperature. Strong preference shall be given to systems that use a metal seal, and preference shall be given to a system that uses a graphite or similar seal over a polymer O-ring seal or similar. 3.Gas Supply System a.The Government shall provide hydrogen gas from a standard K bottle. The grade of the hydrogen shall be Ultra High Purity (UHP, 99.999%) or better. The cylinder size shall be 300. The maximum cylinder pressure shall be 2400 psig. The Offeror shall be responsible for providing a connection for the gas cylinder to the system and pressure regulation. b.The system shall use a manifold or other means to deliver hydrogen gas to the vessels individually. At a minimum, pressure shall be independently controlled for each vessel. Following pressurization, the system shall either allow sealing of the pressure vessel to maintain pressure or automatically maintain pressure within each vessel independent of the other vessel pressures. A gas mass flow measurement and/or control system shall be given preference but is not required. c.The pressure vessels shall have a vent that can be routed to an exhaust using stainless steel tubing for safe disposal of the gas after testing. 4.Heater a.The system shall use a heater that is external to the pressure vessel. b.An over-temperature control system shall be included in the system. The over-temperature control system may either be part of the temperature control system or a separate system, but preference shall be given to a totally independent system first and a system with a separate temperature measurement sensor second. 5.Controller a.A controller for the system shall be provided that shall control the temperature of the vessels individually. Strong preference shall be given to a controller that shall control the pressure in the vessels individually throughout the entire test. Preference shall be given to a controller that can introduce a controlled pressure into the pressure vessel before a test and seal the vessel through a valve over a system with strictly manual control. Preference shall be given to a system with a controller that can monitor and control an optional stirrer (See Option 3). A graphical interface is preferred but is not required for the controller. b.The controller shall be capable of running at least a three segment program. i.Ramp to a preset temperature (and pressure, if controlled by the controller) set point. ii.Hold at the operating setpoint for a specified length of time. iii.Decrease the temperature to room temperature (and atmospheric pressure, if applicable) and end test. 6.Data Acquisition a.An output shall be provided from the temperature control system to allow recording of the power output as power (watts), a percentage of total power, or similar measure of absolute or relative output. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that a mildly exothermic reaction is not masked by a reduction in heater output. Alternative systems to ensure this goal shall be considered as well. b. A high precision temperature measurement probe shall be provided to measure the in situ temperature of the sample. The probe shall be a resistance temperature device (RTD), thermistor or similar device. Systems that use a Type E or J thermocouple shall be considered, but strong preference shall be given to other temperature measurement methods that provide higher temperature measurement precision.Strong preference shall be given to four wire RTD and similar sensors that are resistant to self-heating, electronic noise, lead length effects and other common problems that degrade a sensor signal. c.The interior gas pressure of the vessels shall be measured using a pressure transducer or other method that can be recorded electronically. Strong preference shall be given to systems that measure the pressure of each vessel of a multiple vessel system independently rather than measuring a single manifold pressure. d.The DAQ system shall provide, at an absolute minimum, monitoring, recording and real time display of the pressure and in situ temperature of each pressure vessel. Strong preference shall be given to a DAQ system that also records the power output of the heater through monitoring the temperature controller. Preference shall be given to systems that can also provide recording of other process parameters such as the heater temperature and optional stirrer (See Option 3) speed. e.The DAQ system and controller may be integrated into one system or independent systems. There is no preference. f.To transfer the data to a computer for analysis, the DAQ system shall provide one of the following options. i. The DAQ system shall be able to transfer the data to a USB memory stick (preferred), CD/DVD or other media in a file format compatible with Microsoft Excel 2010, e.g., Excel worksheet, plain text, and comma separated variable. ii.The DAQ system shall connect directly to a computer such as an HP ENVY 20-d010t TouchSmart All-in-One Desktop PC through a USB, Ethernet or other standard wired communication connection. Wireless LAN is also acceptable but not preferred due to possible RF interference. In this case, the DAQ system shall be compatible with Windows 7 and Windows 8 64-bit operating systems. iii.The DAQ system shall be software running on an HP ENVY 20-d010t TouchSmart All-in-One Desktop PC or similar computer compatible with Windows 7 and Windows 8 64-bit operating systems that connects to the controller or other electronic system to collect data through a USB, Ethernet or other standard wired communication connection. 7.General Requirements a.The DAQ system shall operate on 120 V AC power with current not to exceed 15 A. The heater and other systems requiring electrical power may operate on 120 VAC single-phase, 208 V single-phase, or 208 V three-phase power. b.A stand shall be provided to hold the pressure vessel, heater and associated hardware, cables, supply lines, etc. The stand shall also accommodate an optional stirrer (See Option 3) if purchased. A fixed head design that does not require the removal of the top of the pressure vessel from the stand and allows the various supply and electrical lines to remain fixed in place when changing samples shall be given preference. c.The Offeror shall provide a listing of materials of construction of the pressure vessels and material certifications d.The results of any applicable pressure testing done on the vessel and pressure feed system shall be provided.At a minimum, the results of a suitable pressure test to demonstrate the pressure vessels can operate at 1450 psi or higher shall be provided. This test may be done at room temperature and accepted engineering practices be used to demonstrate that the pressure vessel is safe to operate at the maximum temperature and pressure. e.The system may use cooling water, shop air and other common utilities.Such needs shall be clearly listed in the quote. f.All power cables shall be provided with the system. All physical connections to water, hydrogen, etc., shall use appropriate industry standard connections, e.g., National Pipe Thread (NPT) fittings for water. g.An operating manual shall be provided for the system. The manual may be a hard copy or on CD/DVD in Adobe Acrobat format. The manual may also consist of a set of manuals for each component. Drawings, electrical schematics and flow diagrams for the system shall be provided if they exist to aid in the installation of the system. h.A minimum of 30 days of technical support after receipt of the system by the Government shall be provided to aid installation and initial operation. Options: The Government also seeks pricing for the following options. No Bid shall be considered acceptable with the exception of Option 1. Pricing for the three options shall be applicable for up to nine (9) months after receipt of order. Option 1 Additional Pressure Vessels As stated in the specifications, the system shall be capable of operating up to at least eight (8) vessels simultaneously. An option to add four (4) more vessels and increase the total number of vessels to eight (8) shall be provided. All of the requirements for the initial four (4) vessels are applicable to this option. The controller and DAQ system from the base purchase may be used for these vessels, but any required cables, controller upgrades, hydrogen supply, etc. shall be included in the cost of this option. Option 2 Vacuum System Vacuum bakeout to remove air, water, hydrocarbons and other volatile species is desired. The system shall allow heating of the pressure vessel to 500 C under vacuum. The vacuum system shall be capable of producing a vessel pressure in the 10-6 torr range.The vacuum system shall be sized to evacuate up to eight (8) vessels simultaneously and obtain the 10-6 torr range within one (1) hour when the pressure vessels are empty and at room temperature. The system controller shall be modified both to provide a safety permissive to prevent simultaneous opening of the vacuum and hydrogen feed lines and to provide automatic operation of the vacuum and hydrogen subsystems to open and close the applicable valves. Option 3 Stirrer An option for a mechanical or magnetic stirring system shall be provided. No preference shall be given to either type of stirrer. The stirrer operating speed shall be between 100 and 500 rpm and may include a greater range of operating speeds. The stirrer may be located above or below the pressure vessel but shall be compatible with the provided stand without significant modification of the stand or stirrer. The stirrer shall include any required mounting hardware to attach it to the stand. The stirrer shall operate using 120 V AC power. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures set forth in FAR Part 13. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing (e-mail is preferred) no later than January 23, 2013. It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this notice, the on-line RFQ and amendments (if any). Offers for the item(s) described above are due by 4:00 PM EST on January 30, 2013 to NASA Glenn Research Center, Mail Stop 60-1, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135, Attn: David Eccleston. Offers must include solicitation number, FOB Destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1 (FEB 2012), Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, which is incorporated by reference. If the end product(s) offered is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled 'Buy American Act --Supplies,' the offeror shall so state and shall list the country of origin. FAR 52.212-4 (FEB 2012), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 (AUG 2012), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.222-50, 52.203-6, 52.204-10, 52.219-4, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.223-15, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.222-41, 52.222-42, 52.222-43, 52.222-44. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html.
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