AFMETCAL Det 1/MLK, 813 Irving-Wick Dr W, Suite 4M, Heath, OH 43056-6116

66 -- DEWPOINT MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT SOL F33660-99-Q7505 DUE 022699 POC Jim Hood, Contract Specialist, 740-788-5046 orGlenna Pound, Contracting Officer,740-788-5043 AFMETCAL Det 1 intends to award a purchase order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures for the purchase of a DEWPOINT MEASURMENT INSTRUMENT.This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and 13.5 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, proposals are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation F33660-99-Q7505, is a request for a price quotation for a DEWPOINT MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT. SCOPE: This solicitation incorpates provisions an clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10 and Defense Acquisition circular 91-13. FAR clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 apply to this acquisition. This acquisition is unrestricted. This document describes the minimum Air Force Primary Standards Laboratory requirements for a Dew Point Measuring System (DPMS). The DPMS will be used as a calibration transfer standard for other humidity measurement instruments in the Air Force inventory. The equipment/components list outlined within this solicitation is not intended to be a complete list of what shall be required to satisfy the technical specifications of this Purchase Description. The Government is aware that several additional pieces of hardware and/or software may be required beyond the list provided. A complete, assembled and working system shall be delivered.GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The DPMS performs measurements using the chilled mirror with optical detection method of moisture measurement. It digitally displays the dew point, relative humidity, and temperature of the gas under test. A self-contained heating and cooling dew point controller is used in conjunction with meter for application of dew point calibrations in the range of -90 to +100 degrees celsius. Nominal size is 500 mm wide X 750 mm high X 500 mm deep.REQUIRED COMPONENTS: The item described herein is a dew point meter with a dewpoint controller unit, both housed in rack mounted frame. The unit shall be complete and fully assembled with power cord(s) and carrying case, ready to operate when delivered. The Air Force Primary Standards Laboratory has approved MBW, P/N DP8-D-SH/K-1806, Dew Point Measuring Instruments, as meeting the requirements of the purchase description. Items offered shall be commercially available. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:Operating Range :Dew point- 900 to + 1000 Celsius Temperature- 2000 to + 200o Celsius Relative Humidity 1 to 99 Percent Uncertainty: Dew point+ 0.10 Celsius Temperature+ 0.10 Celsius Relative Humidity + 0.2 Percent DEW POINT METER:Front Panel Display: Three front panel displays shall indicate temperature, dew point, and relative humidity of gas in chamber. The display character dimensions shall be at least 7 to 15 mm and illuminated with light emitting diodes.The display resolution shall be 3.5 digits with at least 0.1 increment viewable. Controls: All other controls, status indicators, and switches necessary for normal operation of the DPMS shall be mounted for ease of operator access and viewing.Gas Flow: The gas flow indicator shall be located on instrument front panel along with gas control valve. The valve shall allow for fine gas flow control of the line supply to promote stability of dew point setting.The instrument shall be capable of controlling a flow rate of 15 to 60 liters of gas per hour at 20 bar max.The instrument shall operate in gases of either nitrogen or air. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Operating Temperature: The unit shall maintain specified performance in an ambient environment of 17 to 27 degrees celsius.Operating Humidity: The unit shall maintain specified performance in an ambient environment of 15% to 70% Relative Humidity. Power: The unit shall operate on 115VAC, 60 Hz. Line variations of +/-10% shall not degrade instrument specifications. The unit must meet the requirements of Air Force Technical Manual 33-1-32, dated 15 April 84, revised change 9, 15 Aug. 95. Current required to operate the unit shall not exceed 1.5 amperes. The power cord with standard AC plug attached shall be 3 meters in length, + 0.5 meters.Reliability: The unit shall operate continually without user intervention for extended periods of time -- the adjustment/calibration interval shall exceed one year. A failure shall be considered as any condition in which the instrument does not meet the performance requirements of this purchase description. Required periodic maintenance will not be considered a failure unless the unit fails to meet the performance specifications of this purchase description. Failures due to physical misuse, cut cables, broken mechanical components, etc will not be considered as failures.Warranty: The unit shall be supplied with a standard commercial warranty against faulty workmanship and defective materials.Design and Construction: The unit shall be designed and constructed of materials that meet the requirements of this specification and in accordance with the best commercial practices for industry approved equipment. It shall be designed and manufactured to maximize reliability, maintainability, accuracy, and ease of operation. All parts such as switches, controls, etc., shall have proper clearance and adjustments. They shall be capable of withstanding environmental testing of this specification. No ozone depleting or otherwise hazardous materials shall be necessary for the operation of the equipment.Accessories: All accessories necessary for normal operation of the equipment shall be supplied.Testing: This item will be inspected and accepted/rejected at AFMETCAL within (45) days of receipt.The item will be checked with test equipment possessing parameters equal to or better than those required assuring specified performance requirements are met. Test equipment used has first echelon certification directly traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) where required. Tests will be performed to assure that the item meets the requirements of this purchase description. Such testing at destination does not relieve the contractor of performing all inspections and quality checks at the point of fabrication, as is specified elsewhere in the contract, or, as is necessary, to assure performance as specified herein.A report of measurement shall be supplied by the manufacturerer depicting the capability of instrument (measured value versus actual value).Technical Manual(s): The unit shall be provided with one user manual. The user manual shall contain information sufficient for operation, maintenance, and trouble shooting. Delivery is required within 90 days after contract award. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. Please acknowledge all requirements on your quote. Offerors must provide brochures/literature of the items being offered with their quote. If the approved item is not offered the offeror must provide technical detail to clearly demonstrate the offerors understanding and compliance with the minimum requirements listed above and provide a sample unit for review. The shipment of the sample unit and return to the offeror will be at the offerors expense.Quotes should be directed to Jim Hood, Contract Specialist, at AFMETCAL Det 1, 815 Irving-Wick Dr W Ste 4M, Heath OH 43056-6116. PHONE 740-7885046 FAX 740-788-5157. E-mail hood@afmetcal.af.mil. Offers are due no later than 4:00PM E.S.T.on 26 Feb 99. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered. Posted 02/11/99 (W-SN297558). (0042)

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