66 -- COMPLETE ISOTHERMAL MICROCALORIMETER SYSTEM

Notice Date

February 8, 2001

Contracting Office

National Institute of Standards & Technology, Acquisition & Assistance Div.,100 Bureau Drive Stop 3572, Bldg. 301, Rm B117, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-3572

ZIP Code

20899-3572

Solicitation Number

SB1341-01-Q-0393

Response Due

February 20, 2001

Point of Contact

Brenda K. Lee (301) 975-6394

E-Mail Address

NIST Contracts Office (Contract@nist.gov)

Description

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Calorimeter Sciences Corporation, 155 West 2050 North, Spanish Fork, UT 04660 under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for Model 44001 each Complete Isothermal Microcalorimeter System in accordance with the required specifications identified below: a) The calorimeter shall be able to measure and digitally record the power as a function of time in order to obtain a very stable and precise steady-state power measurement from a contained radioactive sample. b) The calorimeter shall be able to make continuous total power measurements in the microwatt range. c) The calorimeter's sample holder shall be as large as possible to accommodate samples having large ionizing-radiation-energy absorbers. d) Short-term precision (noise level) shall be less than 0.1 microwatt. e) Reproducibility and baseline stability shall be less than 1 microwatt. The Government requires the minimum mandatory requirements: 1) High Sensitivity of 10 microcalories; 2) Response Time for deconvoluted signal of 15 seconds 3) Baseline stability of 1 microwatt; 4) Low Noise Level of plus or minus 0.1 microwatt; 5) removable sample cells of a cylindrical dimension of at least 3.81 centimeters by 7.32 centimeters; 6) Temperature stability of plus or minus 0.0005 degrees Centigrade 7) Temperature range of 0 to 100 degrees Centigrade; 8) Can run solid or liquid samples. And Model 4456 2 Sets Hastelloy-C ampoule set, two per set, screw-cap, 50 milliliter volume, 0-ring seal (Nominal 3.8 centimeter diameter, 7.3 centimeter height). Calorimeter Sciences Corporation is the only source that can provide a Complete Isothermal Microcalorimeter System with the specifications identified above. Required delivery 30 days ARO. FOB Gaithersburg, MD. The contractor shall provide one set of operational manuals and a 12 month warranty on parts and labor. The Contractor must be able to meet all the specifications stated herein. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all quotations received by February 20, 2001 will be considered by the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The anticipated award date of the contract is on or around February 21, 2001. If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Brenda K. Lee at the telephone number identified above.

Web Link

NIST Contracts Homepage (http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010212/66SOL004.HTM (W-039 SN50D1I6)