Army Research Laboratory, Attn: AMSSB-ACA-P, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD 21005-5066

66 -- SYNERGIE AND BIONIX SYSTEMS SOL DAAD17-00-T-0379 DUE 050800 POC Barbara E. DeSchepper, (410)278-5425 Contract Specialist, Jean Craig, (410)278-6517 Contracting Officer The U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD intends to award on a sole-source basis with MTS Systems Corporation, West Berlin, NJ 08091 for the purchase of the following MTS synergie 1000/I system. CLIN 0001 MTS synergie 1000/l system (SEE NOTE BELOW) (QTY 1 EA) CLIN 0002 2.1 (#27.00094) 112 lbf(500newton) capicity load cell for synergie and bionix systems designed for load measurement in tension or compression self calibrating and self identifying overload protected. built in 1.25 inch grip adapter reducer included (QTY 1 EA) CLIN 0003 2.2 (#38.00389) cord/yarn/wire manual tensile grip 1000 lbf (5kn) capicity. manual grip with a capstan to relieve stress concentrations for cord/yarn/wire specimens. requires 1 1/4 inch adapter. temp. range room temperature only upper grip height 4.49 in (114mm) upper grip weight 1.91 lbs (0.87 kg) (QTY 1 SET) CLIN 0004 2.3 (#38.00392) manual scissors action tensile grip 1000 lbf (5kn) capacity. self tightening grip for plastics. 0.79 inch (20mm) maxspecimen thickness jaw width 1.96 inch (50mm) requires top 1 1/4 inch adapter temp range 5 to 120 degree f (-15 to 50 deg c) upper grip height 6.38 in (162mm) upper grip weight 2.75 lbs (1.25kg) (QTY 1 SET) CLIN 0005 2.4 (#6010085) 1000 lbf (5kn) advantage screw grips. this grip is a viable subsitute for pneumatic grips when testing lower elongation materials that do not drastically thin in the gripping area. max specimen thickness 1 inch (25mm) temp range -200 f to 400 f (-129c to 200c) interchangeable faces (faces not included) dual side actuation faces pivot for self alignment upper grip weight 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) requires 1 1/4 inch adapter. (QTY 1 SET) CLIN 0006 2.4.1 (#38.00604) faces, diamond for 1000 lbf (5kn) advantage screw grips. face dimensions 2 inch h x 3 inch w (50mm x 76mm) (QTY 1 SET) CLIN 0007 2.5 (#6020050) 2.36 inch (60mm) diameter fixed compression platens set (643.06a-03). high quality compression platens hardened alloy steel greater than re 58. for applications that do not require self alignment temp range -200 f to 350 deg f (-130 to 175 c) 0.5 inch -- 20 female threads . adapter included for mounting to synergie system load cell (QTY 1 SET) CLIN 0008 2.6 (#51427701) 3 point bend fixture span 152 mm (6 in) adjustible 30 kn (6.6kip) temp range -129c to 149 c (-200 f to 300 f) height 165 mm (6.5 in) model number 642.01a-01 (QTY 1 EA) CLIN 0009 2.6.1 (#51284601) roller assemblies for 3-point bend fixture includes one roller assembly and attachment springs. 5mm diameter (QTY 3 EA) Item Specifications: MUST BE COMPATIBLE WITH EXISTING LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, CONSISTING OF MODEL 458.20 MTS CONTROLLER AND MTS MODEL 810 FRAME (HIGHT RATE TESTING MACHINE) (MUST MEET OR EXCEED ITEM SPECIFICATIONS) NOTE: MTS synergie 1000/l system 1.1 MTS synergie 1000/l material testing workstation (#2840025) 1000lbf (5kn) capacity travel: 37.4 in. (950mm) . speed range: 0.00004-39.4 in/min.(.001-1000mm/min) unicolumn design high axial and lateral stiffness. 1.1.1 (#27.00063) 1000lbf (5kn) capacity load cell for synergie and bionix systems. designed for load measurement in tension or compression self calibrating and self identifying overload protected built in 1.25 inch grip adapter.1.2 (#39.00253) testworks 4 package advanced mechanical testing software for the windows nt or 95 operating systems. provides extensive capability to setup, run, analyze, and report material and mechanical testing properties. general testing package includes tensile, flex, peel/tear, and compression test methods. software manual included in electronic format on cd. NOTE: includes tuition for one person for a two day training course at vendors facility. 1.3 (#4013034) 600 mhz pentium lll computer with win nt (for use with testworks 4) 600 mhz pentium lll processor, 128 mb ram, 10 gb hard drive 17 inch svga monitor, 3.5 inch 1.44 mb floppy drive, 32 x cd-rom, 16 bit sound card, speakers, 200 watt power supply, keyboard, mouse, windows nt, 120/220 vac multimedia with speakers includes two ecp ports note: this computer is only to be quoted witha system or renew as a package price. 1.4 (04.00011) Contractor shall provide a two day onsite installation and training and a two day visit to vendors facility by an applications engineer. training topics available cover hardware and software training subject matter should be discussed with the applications engineer prior to cover your specific areas of need. calibration is not included. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. All responses received within 5 days of publication of this synopsis from responsible sources will be fully considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED. INQUIRES WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED BY FAX at (410)278-6522, Attn Barbara DeSchepper. "SEE NOTE 22" Posted 04/25/00 (W-SN448250). (0116)

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