SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Inductive Coupled Plasma Spectrometer as per local specifications
- Notice Date
- 3/2/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Corpus Christi Army Depot, ATTN: SIOCC-RS-AQ, 308 Crecy Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78419-6170
- ZIP Code
- 78419-6170
- Solicitation Number
- W912NW05T0027
- Response Due
- 3/30/2005
- Archive Date
- 5/29/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Corpus Christi Army Depot has a requirement for one each inductive coupled plasma spectrometer as per specification below. Quantity one each. FOB Destination Corpus Christi, TX. SPECIFICATION FOR A INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA SPECTROMETER C.1.0 SCOPE. C.1.1 Scope. This specification describes the efforts required for the installation, testing, and training of a state-of-the-art Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer. The contractor shall be responsible for furnishing, installing, testing and deliveri ng all hardware, software, documentation and support material necessary to comprise a complete operational system. The contractor shall be responsible for training Corpus Christi Army Depot personnel in the operation, programming, and maintenance of the In ductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer. The Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer. C.1.2 System Definition. The Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer is a highly specialized, precision instrument used for failure analysis of various aircraft, weapons systems, engines, and other components/parts. Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer has been widely used as a multi-element analytical technique for trace elemental determinations and isotope ratio measurements in various disciplines. The primary goal of an Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer is to get elements to emit characteristic wavelength specific light, which can then be measured. It can simultaneously measure most elements in the periodic table and determine analyte concentrations down to the subnanogram per liter, or parts per trillion (ppt), level. It can perform qualitative , semi-quantitative, and quantitative analysis, and compute isotopic ratios on water samples. This analysis is of importance in determining whether a component conforms to material specifications and standards. C.1.3 Intended Use. The Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer shall be used for failure analysis of various aircraft, weapons systems, engines, and other components/parts. Reliability is of utmost importance as the Inductive Coupled Plasma Spectrometer will be used for and during aircraft, engine, or weapon system mishap investigations, when safety and fleet wide implications are on the line. The material decisions made with the use of the Coupled Plasma Spectrometer are critical for safety of flight is sues. C.2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (CFR 1910) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Pub Number 70 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Pub Number 481-1982 National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Joint Industrial Council (JIC) Electrical Standards C.3.0 REQUIREMENTS. C.3.1 General Requirements. C.3.1.1 Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer. The Coupled Plasma Spectrometer must be a simultaneous inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer with radial viewed plasma, and a purged polychromator. The Coupled Plasma Spectrometer must hav e a free-running air-cooled 40 MHz RF generator. C.3.1.2 Generator. The RF generator should be of type 40 MHz air-cooled, free-running design with solid-state switched-mode power supply. A RF induction coil must be specifically designed for radial plasma. The RF generator should be a high efficiency desi gn and include high efficiency coupling of the induction coil to the generator. Proven performance for organic solvents - methanol, ethanol, kerosene and hexane must be provided. The Power Range of the plasma should be adjustable in 10 W increments and und er PC control. The Induction Coil should consist of 3 turns of copper directly coupled to the RF generator and power control module. The ratio of the Mg II 280.72 0 nm line to the Mg I 285.213 nm line at parts per million, must be greater than 10 for the power range 1.0 -1.4 kW, with an integration time of 3 seconds. A high ratio should indicate the plasma will be very stable and relatively free from interferences. Safety interlocks should include the plasma compartment door, argon pressure, cooling water failure, power failure. Interlocks must not be easily accessible by the user. C.3.1.3 Coupled Plasma Spectrometer Size. The Coupled Plasma Spectrometer must be compact and bench mounted. C.3.1.4 Optical Configuration. The optical configuration should include a temperature controlled echelle spectrometer, with thermostat at +35?C with no moving parts. C.3.1.5 Polychromator. The polychromator must have the option to be purged with either nitrogen or argon for wavelengths less than 185 nm. The polychromator should feature in-line purge gas filter as standard. Dedicated optics for radial viewing should be provided. Stray light reduction techniques should include stray light elimination via baffles and optical design must be incorporated. C.3.1.6 Detector. The detector must have low noise performance and include temperature feed back from the detector to ensure low noise performance. The detector must be peltier cooled to -30?C for low dark current and improved stability for routine analysi s. The detector should be thinned and backside illuminated for enhanced Quantum Efficiency (QE) in the UV. The detector should not require any type of phosphorescent coating to enhance QE. The detector must feature anti-blooming protection on each pixel be tween detector rows and between pixels on the same row. This should enable the simultaneous measurement of trace level analytes in the presence of nearby over-range signals. C.3.1.7 Wavelength Range. The wavelength range must be continuous from 175nm to 785 nm. The user should have the ability to choose from over 32,000 wavelengths in the software wavelength database. Alternative wavelengths must be available to be selected to minimize spectral interferences and as a cross check to increase confidence in the results. C.3.1.8 Wavelength Calibration. Automatic wavelength calibration based on argon and emission lines should be available. A mercury lamp should not be required for wavelength calibration. All gas controls for the instrument must be controlled and saved in th e software. C.3.1.9 Sample Introduction. Sample introduction items should include inert double pass cyclonic action spray chamber suitable for acidic solutions or organics and inert (PEEK) v-groove nebulizer. The spray chamber design should be designed for rapid washo ut of four orders (10,000x) in less than 45 sec should be achievable for most elements. C.3.1.10 Torch. Single piece torch designed for low gas flow at low power should be supplied. Optional demountable type with choice of ceramic or quartz injectors should be available if needed. C.3.1.11 Pump. The pump must be a three channel peristaltic pump. Must include automatic fast pumping facility for rapid sample introduction and washout. The pump must also be used for spray chamber waste removal. C.3.1.12 Fume Extraction. Venting system should be required to remove no more than 3-6 cubic meters per minute (250 cfm). C.3.1.13 Gas Requirements. Gas requirements of Argon gas should be of purity 99.996% should be used. Pressure range should fall between 410-690kPa and recommended at 550kPa. Flow rates between 0.7 and 17 L/min are required. Nitrogen should be available if needed, to use as purge gas for wavelengths below 185nm and at a flow rate of. Nitrogen gas should be an option for the purge the optics assembly with a flow rate no greater than 0.75 L/minute to 3 L/minute. Instrument software should have gas conservation options available when the instrument is not in use. C.3.1.14 Water Chiller. A 1375-watt capacity cooling system must be supplied. It should include a positiv e displacement pump, external pressure relief valve, and pressure gauge. The water chiller should be 115 VAC, 60 Hz single phase. C.3.1.15 Accessories for Organic Analysis. An accessory gas module is needed to control the addition of oxygen to the plasma. This will provide the ability to add oxygen into the plasma's auxiliary gas flow during analysis of organic solvents and prevent t he build up of carbon on the torch. A double pass water-cooled spray chamber (complete with water cooler/re-circulator) for volatile organic analysis will be included. The water cooler/re-calculator should operate with a temperature range from -25 ?C to +1 50 ?C and include a digital controller and all associated tubing and connectors. We will also require pump tubing that is compatible with aqueous and organic samples for both the sample and drain lines. A minimum of a package of 12 of each type of tubing i s needed. C.3.1.16 Autosampler for ICP-EOS. The Autosampler should have random access and a choice of at least 5 rack types (13 mm, 16mm, 20 mm, 25mm 30mm ID's. Facilities to use different size test tubes must be specified. The ability to exchange racks during analy sis to add more samples to the sequence must be provided. The autosampler racks should be made of inert polypropylene construction. The system should be configured with a total of 3 sample racks, 1 standards/QC rack and supplied with 1,000 sample test tube s. It must include a built-in peristaltic pump with variable speed control for flow through rinsing of the probe. It should be compatible with an on-line diluter for on-line over range sample dilution, if this option is needed in the future. A cart to pla ce the autosampler on should also be supplied. C.3.1.17 Instrument Operation Supplies. A package of operation spares should be provided. This is in addition to the items that are supplied standard with the instrument. The package should include a minimum of 4 radial torches, 2 high solid nebulizers, 2 tubing kits, 2 O-ring kits, 1 inert spray chamber, 1 packet of torch fittings and 1 torch bonnet. C.3.1.18 Instrument Controller/Computer. The controller/computer holding the equipment interface card will meet or exceed the current Corpus Christi Army Depot requirements. The requirements include a PC with Microsoft Windows XP Pro operating system with Service Pack 2 (or latest version), or Windows 2000 operating system with NTFS installed if application software will not work with XP. Microsoft Office 2003 shall be included. Configuration will be a minimum of 500 Mhz or better, 512 MB RAM and 10 GB h ard drive. System will be capable of generated data input (storage and reporting) into customer's LIMS network and LAN system through a standard serial cable connection USB/RS-232. The applicable USB/RS-232 download cable shall be furnished. Interface sh all have an ANSI Standard 802.3, 10/100, Ethernet RJ-45 port with network interface card support for full featured TCP/IP stack. The computer system should be covered by a 3 year next business day onsite parts and labor service contract. One (1) each 17 feet flat panel display monitor required. No printer is required C.3.1.19 Instrumentation Software. Instrument software must be a graphical user interface running under Windows XP preferable, windows 2000 if necessary. Software layout must have minimal number of pages. Features pull down menus, mouse and keyboard contr ol. Sample analysis page must be presented in an easy to read worksheet format with rows of samples and columns of elements. Ability to click on any sample to view signal immediately is required. Ability to zoom the signal is required. Software must be ful ly multi-tasking and allow the data to be directed to a Windows based network system. Background Correction must be able to be set manually (using single or dual points) or using an automatic polynomial fitted background technique. Background correction po ints should be able to be moved manually by c lick-drag mouse operation to achieve optimal results. Background subtraction must include a spectral deconvolution algorithm for resolution of complex spectra. The software should enable full compliance with US-EPA quality control protocols. The user shoul d be able to customize all protocols to enable ongoing compliance with US-EPA or other regulators. Full PC control of auxiliary and plasma gas flows, power setting, wavelength selection, viewing height and horizontal viewing position. The computer, using a mass flow controller, should also control nebulizer gas flows. There should be automated routines for adjusting all instrument parameters to optimize a set of elements. Automatic argon line wavelength calibration on plasma ignition should be available. Th e ability to reprocess data after analysis must be available. Replicates must have the ability to be edited in or out of calculations for all solutions along with calibration standard concentrations, choice of algorithm, maximum and minimum allowable conce ntration ranges and other settings. The user must also be able to change the background correction technique used, the background correction point positions and the application of spectral deconvolution after analysis. Peristaltic pump speed must be under PC control. Feature for specifying minimum signal level on rinse out must be provided to improve productivity. This feature will help to minimize any carryover from sample to sample and prevent false positive results. PC selectable option to speed up pump during sample presentation must be provided. C.3.2 Environmental and Installation Requirements C.3.2.1 Installation of Equipment. Price of the Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer should include installation of equipment and operations/maintenance training by certified field service engineer. C.3.2.2. Contractor responsibilities. C.3.2.2.5 Contractor provisions. The contractor shall provide all piping, cables, disconnects, connectors, rigging, labor and field supervision necessary to move equipment, put in place and interconnect with utilities and existing equipment necessary to provide a completely operational system capable of meeting the inspection and test requirements. C.3.2.2.6 Site Clean Up. The contractor installer shall remove all packaging and packing debris, including crates, pallets, cardboard and paper after installation. Contractor will specify if any packaging boxes or containers are to be kept for future sh ipment of components if necessary. C.3.2.3 Government Responsibilities C.3.2.3.2 Electrical. The government will provide electrical service to the equipment installation site. The contractor shall identify the ampere requirements of the system within 30 days after contract award. C.3.2.4 Environmental C.3.2.4.1 Noise. Operations of system shall not subject personnel or operators to dBa noise levels that exceed OSHA Section 1910.95 standards. Permissible noise exposure shall be based on OSHA time weighted average of over an eight (8) hour testing sound level of 84 dBa. C.3.2.4.2 Unacceptable material. The system design shall not include polychlorinated biphenyls, asbestos or asbestos compounds, fragile or brittle materials not specifically approved by the procuring activity. The system design shall not utilize any Clas s I ozone depleting substances as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency, even if they are contained in a closed cooling system. C.3.2.5 Cool Water requirements. The closed loop cooling system shall be integrated into the automated control functions of the ICP. It shall be sized to provide all cooling functions required by the ICP system. The refrigerant shall not contain any Clas s I ozone-depleting substances as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). C.3.3 Environmental Restrictions. C.3.3.1 Air Emissions. The system shall comply with all EPA, State, and Local requirements for air emissions. The ex hausted air shall not emit any of the 189 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPS) as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). C.3.3.2 Ozone Depleting Substances. The Inductively Coupled Plasma Chromatorgram system shall not utilize any Class I ozone depleting substances as defined by the EPA, even if they are contained in a closed cooling system. C.3.3.3 Waste Management. The system shall ensure any residue is properly handled for disposal as hazardous waste in accordance with 40 CFR 260-264. This system shall also comply with Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission (TNRCC) regulations gov erning hazardous waste. C.3.4 Warranty and Maintenance Plan. C.3.4.1 Warranty. The equipment and supplies furnished under this specification shall be guaranteed for a period of time equal to the contractor's standard commercial warranty beginning the day of delivery to CCAD. The warranty shall cover 100% of all th e costs for parts and labor as well as other contingencies necessary to return the Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer system to full operating capability. C.3.4.2 Maintenance. All major assemblies and installed attachments shall be accessible for maintenance, inspection, and repair utilizing common tools. The inspection, adjustment, repair, and replacement of components and accessories shall be accomplished with minimum requirements and minimum disturbance to other components and accessories of the system. Contractor shall furnish all special tools with machine, if required to perform maintenance, repair, or removal and installation of any of the system comp onents. Instructions for disassembly, repair, re-assembly, and adjustment shall be clear, concise and definitive. C.3.4.3 Consumable Supplies. The contractor shall provide a minimum ninety (90) day supply of consumable items to include, but not limited to any necessary filters and lubricants. C.3.4.4 Parts. Repaired or overhauled parts shall not be used. C.3.5 Safety Requirements C.3.5.1 Electrical Equipment. Electrical equipment shall be effectively guarded and grounded to protect all persons and objects from electrical shock hazard. All electrical components and connections shall be in compliance with NEMA regulations and the Nat ional Electric Code. C.3.5.2 Hose and Tube Labeling. Any hose or tubing, which extends beyond the boundaries of the system, shall be labeled. C.3.5.3 MSDS's. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be provided for each hazardous chemical used by the system. C.3.5.4 Moving Parts. All rotational or other moving parts shall be properly guarded. C.3.6 Training Requirements. C.3.6.1 Training. The contractor shall provide a minimum of 2 days of training to quality lab personal at CCAD. The contractor will also provide 3-days of classroom training to 2 users. After installation, the contractor shall include instruction for the o peration of the ICP system to their full operating capabilities, programming, routine maintenance, and simple trouble shooting techniques. The training shall include a review of the system shop drawings plus over the shoulder training during installation and checkout. The training shall include preventative maintenance training. C.3.6.2 Manuals. Three complete sets of manuals for the Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer system written in the English language shall be provided by the contractor upon delivery of the Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer system. The complete set shall consist of operating, maintenance, programming, and installation manuals and a complete parts list including part number, U.S. based source, and telephone number. The manuals shall contain a table of contents, and the text shall include any applicab le warnings, cautions, notes, and illustrations. C.4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS C.4.2 Quality Conformance Inspection. Quality conformance inspection shall be applied to each item prior to being offered for acceptance under the contract. Unless otherwise specified, quality conformance inspection shall consist of the examination in section C.4.3 and the tests in section C.4.4. C.4.3 Examination. The Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer system shall be examined to determine compliance with the requirements set forth herein. The operational, accuracy, and performance testing shall be checked in accordance with manufacturer's standard test methods to determine compliance with the requirements. C.4.4 Tests. C.4.4.1 Circuit Test. Each circuit of the electrical system shall be tested for dielectric strength, continuity, insulation, resistance and faulty grounds in accordance with the requirements of NEMA ICS. C.4.4.2 Operational Test. Functions of the Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometer system shall be checked in accordance with the manufacturer's standard operational procedure outlined in the manufacturer's operational manual. The checks shall include ope rating the system in each of its modes of operation to determine proper response of the system. The system shall be operated in the test mode for the duration of twent hours without a malfunction. Should a failure occur, the cycle shall be restarted after the correction and run for another twenty hour period. C.4.4.3 Performance Tests. Acceptance of the ICP shall include complete and satisfactory running of government supplied samples at Corpus Christi Army Depot. Verification shall be performed at CCAD facility and shall be part of the acceptance performance test for those samples. Samples shall be supplied by the Government representative C.4.5 Acceptance. C.4.5.1 Pre-Acceptance. Pre-acceptance shall be conducted by the contractor at the contractor's site. The pre-acceptance shall consist of full assembly and testing of the system, prior to shipping to Government site. C.4.5.2 Acceptance Test. Acceptance of the ICP shall be based upon a demonstration of the capabilities of the system during testing. Acceptance of the demonstration by the government personnel will constitute an acceptable working system. C.5.0 PACKING AND PACKAGING As a minimum, the equipment shall be preserved, packaged and parked in accordance with ASTM D-3951-90, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. The packaging shall be accomplished in a manner that ensures adequate protection of the equipment against damage during shipment from the contractor's plant to the Government installation. Contact Maria R. Evans at cevans@ccad.army.mil for a complete copy of the RFQ which contains a more detailed specification.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Corpus Christi Army Depot ATTN: SIOCC-RS-AQ, 308 Crecy Street Corpus Christi TX
- Zip Code: 78419-6170
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 78419-6170
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