SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Sources Sought for two (2) stress-controlled rheometers with Ultra-Violet (UV) cure capability to analyze high-melting materials
- Notice Date
- 6/3/2020 8:15:58 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- W6QK ACC-APG ADELPHI ADELPHI MD 20783-1197 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20783-1197
- Solicitation Number
- W911QX20Q0093
- Response Due
- 6/10/2020 8:59:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 06/25/2020
- Point of Contact
- Douglas Dennard, Phone: 3013943371, Joseph M. Dellinger, Phone: 3013940769
- E-Mail Address
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douglas.c.dennard.civ@mail.mil, joseph.m.dellinger2.civ@mail.mil
(douglas.c.dennard.civ@mail.mil, joseph.m.dellinger2.civ@mail.mil)
- Description
- Sources Sought Template: (1) Action Code�:����� SOURCES SOUGHT This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources.� This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate. (2) Date�: 06/10/2020��������� (3) Classification Code: 66 (4) NAICS Code:� 334516� (5) NAICS Size Standard:� 1,000 employees (6) Contracting Office Address:���� 2800 Powder Mill Road Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005 (7) Subject:� Sources Sought for two (2) stress-controlled rheometers with Ultra-Violet (UV) cure capability to analyze high-melting materials. (8) Proposed Solicitation Number:� W911QX20Q0093 (9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 06/10/2020 (10) Contact Point: Douglas Dennard, Contract Specialist, ����������������������������� �������������������������������Douglas.C.Dennard.civ@mail.mil ����������������������������������������������������������� ������ 301-394-3371 (11) A. Objective: To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation. B. Salient Characteristics C.1 Objective In an effort to enhance the basic research capability to characterize rheological properties of materials, including new molecules, formulations, resins and polymers.� The Materials division of the Weapons and Materials Research Directorate (WMRD) within the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), requires the supply and installation of one (1) stress-controlled rheometer with ultra-violet (UV) cure capability to analyze high-melting materials is required. The Contractor shall supply and install the aforementioned rheometer in accordance with section C.2 of this document. � C.2 Requirements C.2.1 The Contractor shall deliver a quantity of two (2) stress-controlled rheometers with UV cure capability to analyze high-melting materials.� The required lead time for delivery is no more than 14 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO). The delivery location shall be ARL, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. The required stress-controlled rheometer with UV cure capability to analyze high-melting materials shall meet the following salient characteristics:� Rheometer Specifications National Electric Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 5-15 or 5-20 plug for electrical connection Maximum torque greater than or equal to (?) 200 mN?m (milli-Newton-meters), and be capable of applying the maximum torque continuously for at least 15 minutes in steady shear without the need of external circulating fluid for motor cooling. Minimum torque (oscillation) 0.5 nN?m (nano-Newton-meters) or less, minimum torque (shear/rotation): 5 nN?m or less Shall be able to control and measure normal force over a range of 0.005-50 N (Newton), normal force resolution: 0.5 mN (milli-Newton) Oscillation frequency range: 1x10-7 - 100 Hz (Hertz) Angular velocity range: 0 - 300 rad/s (radians per second) The rheometer shall be capable of operating in the following modes: �������� Oscillation Mode Tests:��������� Torque/Stress sweep (linear or log) at single frequency Frequency sweep (linear or log) at single torque Frequency sweep (linear or log) at single strain Strain/angular displacement sweep (linear or log) at single frequency Temperature sweep at single frequency/torque Superimposed stress oscillation and steady shear Superimposed strain oscillation and steady shear Multiple simultaneous frequencies superimposed on above modes Flow Mode Tests: Controlled stress or torque sweeps. Controlled rate (1/s) or speed (rad/s) sweeps. Stress stepped flow. Equilibrium stress stepped flow (ensures material has time to respond to each level of stress). Temperature sweeps at constant stress or rate. Squeeze flow and pull off. Creep Mode (transient) Tests: Constant stress creep and recovery. Automatic sensing of steady state during creep test. Stress growth Stress relaxation (transient) test While running the procedure, succeeding steps can be adapted or new steps added. During measurements, the gap shall automatically adjust for thermal expansion. The rheometer shall correct for residual bearing friction & motor & geometry inertia with the actual inertia measured by the instrument. UV (ultra violet)-cure accessory/attachment, using a broad spectrum mercury lamp as a source, to enable characterization of materials during UV cure.� Mercury lamp shall come with filters to control the spectrum of light, including: 320-500nm (nanometers), 400-500nm, and 365nm, exposure and intensity should also be controllable. Temperature Control: Primary temperature control shall be provided by a Peltier plate, with a non-cooled pumped cooling fluid providing a temperature range of� 0-100�C with �0.1�C control; extended temperature range maybe achieve through chilling the cooling fluid A Peltier plate compatible with disposable plates for curing samples. Extended temperature range shall be provided with a range of ?100-600�C, 50-600�C shall be controlled to �0.1�C without the use of liquid nitrogen, temperature control below ambient shall utilize liquid nitrogen or a mechanical chiller for temperature control. Tubing/fittings/adaptor to connect to a standard liquid nitrogen dewer shall be provided. Required test geometries: 40 mm (millimeters) aluminum and stainless steel parallel plates, with and without solvent traps to minimize evaporation 40 mm cone (2�) stainless steel 25mm SS (Stainless steel) parallel plates, bottom with a drip channel, for melt processing of material at elevated temperature 25mm disposable parallel plates, bottom with drip channel, compatable with both Peltier and the extended temperature range � SS & Al (Aluminum). (25x sets ea) Disposable plates for UV cure (40x sets) Shall include a warranty for a minimum of one (1) year from installation.�� ��� C. Responses: � All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date.� Responses shall include: To what extent each of the specifications can be met. � Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 1,000 standard that accompanies NAICS code 334516. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.]. � Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects. � (12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 11:59 AM eastern standard time, 10 June 2020. Submissions should be emailed to Douglas Dennard at douglas.c.dennard.civ@mail.mil. � Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Douglas Dennard �at douglas.c.dennard.civ@mail.mil or 301-394-3371.� Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted. � �(13) Place of Contract Performance: United States (U.S) Army Research Laboratory, ����������������������������������������������������������� ���� 6375 Johnson Road, Bldg 321 ����������������������������������������������� ��������������� Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 (14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: �No later than (NLT) 14 weeks after receipt of order (ARO)
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, USA
- Zip Code: 21005
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 21005
- Record
- SN05679789-F 20200605/200603230156 (samdaily.us)
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