Crane Division, Code 1165, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001

66 -- AUTOMATED HIGH RESISTANCE BRIDGE SYSTEM SOL N00164-97-Q-0309 DUE 081597 POC Code 1165Z9, Ms. Phyllis Hoggatt, 812-854-3688, Contracting Officer, Ms. Mary Sheetz, 812-854-3716 E-MAIL: click here to contact POC via e-mail, hoggatt_p@crane.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the fomat in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only quotation; quotes are being requested and a written quote will not be issued. The Quotation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. Request for quotes are being solicitated on a full and open competition basis using Brand Name or Equal, in accordance with the following Statement of Work/Salient Characteristics in order to award a firm-fixed price contract. If proposing on other than Brand Name provide manufacturer and P/N. CLIN 0001: Automated High Resistance Bridge System, Qty 1, consisting of the following: Measurement International Inc P/N's: 6000A, Automated High Resistance Bridge; 4220A, matrix scanner; 1000, 10 volt power source; and operator/technical manual. Specification for an Automated High Resistance Bridge System 1. SCOPE. This specification describes the requirements and testing provisions for an Automated High Resistance Bridge System to be used by a shore based calibration laboratory and referred to as Test and Measurement Equipment (T&ME) throughout this specification. The T&ME shall be used to provide automated high resistance calibration and to extend the current range of standard resistor calibrations. 2. REQUIREMENTS. 2.1 Class. The T&ME shall be classified as test equipment for use in a calibration laboratory which must meet the environmental requirements listed in this specification. 2.2 Color. The T&ME finish shall utilize the color normally provided by the manufacturer. 2.3 Safety. The T&ME shall meet the following safety requirements. 2.3.1 Protection. All power cables shall be properly rated for maximum power and voltage used. Interlocks of permanent covers shall be supplied on power connectors rated above 110 V AC. 2.3.2 Gases. The T&ME shall not emit vapors or any harmful gases. 2.3.3 Restricted Materials. The materials and parts identified in (a) through (d) shall not be used unless specifically approved by NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane. a. Mercury, including mercury batteries. b. Radioactive material. c. Lithium electrochemical cells. d. Asbestos. 2.4 Environmental Requirements. The T&ME shall meet the specified performance and other requirements when subjected to the following environments. 2.4.1 Temperature (Operating). The T&ME shall meet the specified requirements over the ambient temperature of +18 to +25 degrees C (minimum). 2.4.2 Humidity. The T&ME shall meet the specified requirements over the humidity range of 20% to 60% relative humidity (minimum). 2.5 Performance Requirements. The T&ME shall meet the following performance requirements. 2.5.1 General. The T&ME shall meet all performance requirements after a 1 hour warm-up period (maximum) by utilizing a 25-bit Binary Voltage Divider (BVD) principle of operation. [P/N:6000A] 2.5.2 Range. The T&ME shall have a measurement range of 100 ohms to 1 gigaohm, minimum. 2.5.3 Capability. The T&ME shall be capable of measuring up to 40, four-terminal resistors on a single run. [P/N:4220A] 2.5.4 Test Voltage. To eliminate self heating of the resistors being tested, the T&ME shall utilize a low test voltage (10 Volts maximum) when making measurements. 2.5.5 Linearity. The T&ME shall have a measurement linearity of 0.01 ppm or better. 2.5.6 Resolution. The T&ME shall have a measurement resolution of at least 0.001 ppm. 2.5.7 Resistance Ratio. The T&ME shall, as a minimum, perform the following resistance ratios: 1:1, 10:1, 100:1, 1000:1. 2.5.8 Accuracy. The T&ME shall have the following minimum accuracy utilizing the test voltage listed in paragraph 2.5.4: 100 ohm to 10 megaohm (1:1 through 10:1) 0.1 ppm; 10 megohm to 100 megaohm (1:1 through 10:1) 0.5 ppm; 100 megohm to 1 gigaohm (1:1 through 10:1) 5.0 ppm; 100 ohm to 1 gigaohm (100:1) 2.0 ppm; 100 ohm to 1 gigaohm (1000:1) 20.0 ppm; 2.5.9 Communication. The T&ME shall be connected to an already in place instrument controller, with printer, via IEEE-488 interface. 2.5.10 Software. The T&ME shall be supplied with measurement and calibration WINDOWS based software, which shall supply as a minimum automated measurements, uncertainty analysis, and resistor identification logging. 2.5.11 Voltage Source. The T&ME shall have an applied voltage source that shall supply the test voltage required in paragraph 2.5.4.[P/N:1000] 2.5.12 Other Peripherals. The T&ME shall include other peripherals which will allow the equipment to meet the requirements of this specification to include a mounting rack with cables and bus plates. 2.5.13 Input Power. The T&ME shall operate on 120 VAC, 60 Hz power. 2.5.14 Manuals. The T&ME shall include an Operators and Technical Manual. Delivery is 90 days after award. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Div. 300 Hwy 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001. The folllowing provisions apply to the solicitation: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies. Addenda to FAR 52-212-1. Paragraph (h): Delete. Replace with: Single Award. The Government intends to award a single contract resulting from this solicitiation. Add paragraph (j) offers may be faxed to 812-854-3465 or 812-854-5666. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items -- Quoters MUST include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 and return with offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies. addendum to FAR 52.212-4. Paragraph (o): added: additionaly, the Government will accept the Contractor's commercialy warranty. (provide a copy of contractors standard comercial warrenty.) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (other applicable clauses) 52.203-10, 52.219-8, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-21,Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items., (other applicable clauses 52.243-1, 52.247-34, 252.211-7003. DPAS rating is DX-C9E. Offers are to be submitted to NAVSURFWARCENDIV CRANE, CODE 1165Z9, BLDG 64, 300 HIGHWAY 361, CRANE, IN 47522-50 FAXED to 812-854-3465 no later than 15 AUG 1997 2:00 EST. Note 1 100% set aside for small business. SIC code 3823 applies, number of employee 500. (0206)

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