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34 -- MECHANICAL TEST MACHINE SOL 1-075-DME.2547 DUE 050699 POC Evangeline G. Poulson, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757)-864-2433, Fax (757) 864-9774, Email E.G.POULSON@larc.nasa.gov -- Sandra M. Glenn, Contracting Officer, Phone (757)-864-2413, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email S.M.GLENN@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-075-DME.2547. E-MAIL: Evangeline G. Poulson, E.G.POULSON@larc.nasa.gov. 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). One (1) each of universal mechanical test machine with the following specifications: I. General Description A 20 kN (4,500 lbf) capacity universal electromechanical test machine capable of conducting mechanical tests on samples of various materials using tension, compression, flexure, shear, and cyclic modes of loading. The test machine shall incorporate digital data acquisition and digital closed loop command and feedback motion control systems. II. Features A. The test machine shall be comprised of two main components: a load frame and electronics console. All displays should show data in units that can be selected to be Metric or English. B. All machine functions shall be able to be monitored and controlled from a single panel of the electronics console without the use of a personal computer. Dedicated microprocessors shall control the machine and data acquisition functions. C. The control system shall include an industry standard computer interface that corresponds to the IEEE-488 interface or other high level input/output. No proprietary interfaces will be permitted. The computer interface shall provide access to all machine functions, features and data. III. Individual Component Specifications A. Loading Frame 1. The frame shall be of a two-column design and utilize a servomotor with a precision ball screw drive system to provide tension, compression, flexure, shear, and cyclic mode of testing. 2. The minimum clearance width between the columns shall be 508 mm (20 inches). The drive mechanism shall have a minimum traverse distance of 1067 mm (42 inches), exclusive of load cell and grips. The minimum vertical clearance to allow insertion of a test chamber shall be 762 mm (30 inches). 3. The rated load capacity of the frame shall be at least 20 kN (4,400 lbf) and the frame stiffness shall be at least 175 kN/mm (1,000,000 lb./in). 4. The crosshead speed range shall be 0.005 mm/min to 1000 mm/min (0.0002 in/min to 40 in/min) with an accuracy of 1 0.1% and continuously variable within this range. 5. Displacement control in the unloaded condition shall maintain an error (difference between set point and actual position) of no greater than 1 0.1%. 6. The system shall operate on 1 phase or 3 phase 208V service and require no more than 3500 VA. 7. In-line load cell mounting shall be possible on both the fixed and movable crossheads. 8. In-line displacement transducer mounting shall be possible on both the fixed and movable crossheads. B. Load and Strain Measuring Systems 1. The instrument shall be supplied with one load cell. The load cell shall be rated for tension and compression operation. The load cell shall be rated for 20 kN (4,500 lbf) use. The load cell shall meet the following industry standards: ASTM E-4; BS 1610 Grade 0.5; DIN 51221 Class 1; JIS B7721; AFNOR Class 0.5. 2. The load measuring system shall incorporate self-identification of the load cell. If an autoranging feature is present for the load cell, it must be possible to disable the feature. 3. Supplier shall provide provisions for attachment of an additional in-line load cell that will be provided by the end-user. C. Attachments for use with the Loading Frame 1. The fixed and moveable cross heads shall have provisions for attaching user-supplied grips. 2. The fixed and moveable crossheads shall have four equally spaced 3/8-16UNC bolt holes drilled and tapped on a 6 inch diameter bolt circle. D. Electronics Console 1. The following functions shall be controlled from a single main panel: i. Cross head motion ii. Displays of system status (including set point and error), test parameters, and at least two additional user selected outputs of calculated parameters iii. Enable computer control of the system via an external computer 2. The following features shall be available: i. Closed loop load, stress, strain and position control ii. Digitally controlled transfer between control modes iii. All functions fully addressable for computer controlled tests iv. The system shall be designed for or have provisions for adding electrical interlocks that shall stop crosshead movement within 0.1% of the range being used. E. Computer Interface 1. The computer interface shall provide access to all machine functions, features and data through the IEEE-488 protocol or high-level input/output. 2. Documentation on the computer interface shall be provided to enable user to access machine control functions and data. IV. Documentation/Training 1. Instructional documentation, two sets of service manuals, and wiring diagrams for the load frame and electronics console shall be provided. 2. Training instruction on the use of all machine functions and features shall be provided. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-10. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3823 and 500 employees respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to LaRC is required within 30 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-A7. Quotations for the items(s) described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact [or bid distribution office, by the date/time specified and 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. Quoters are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Standard_Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. Please note that payments are to be made by electronic funds transfer, accordingly, you must provide the mandatory information for electronic funds transfer with your representations and certifications. Failure to provide this information may delay or prevent the receipt of payments through the Automated Clearinghouse Payment System. If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are as follows: 52.211-17. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. 52.222-3, 52.233-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than April 26, 1999. Quotations are due by May 6, 1999 to the address specified above and to the attention of the Bid Depository. Selection and award will be made (on an aggregate basis) to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the quoter providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirement. Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quote. See above for where to obtain copies of the form via the Internet. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". (Prospective quoters shall notify this office of their intent to submit a quotation [OPTIONAL]). 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 combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov/num-note.html and http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 04/20/99 (D-SN322340). (0110)

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