66 -- UPGRADE OF TWO (2) INSTRON MODEL 4502 LOAD FRAMES TO INSTRON MODEL 5500 SPECS

Notice Date

April 25, 2001

Contracting Office

NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135

ZIP Code

44135

Solicitation Number

3-172333

Response Due

May 2, 2001

Point of Contact

Konrad B. Mader, Purchasing Agent, Phone (216) 433-2138, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Konrad.B.Mader@grc.nasa.gov

E-Mail Address

Konrad B. Mader (Konrad.B.Mader@grc.nasa.gov)

Description

NASA/GRC plans to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for two Instron model 4502 load frames to be upgraded to operate as frames equivalent to Instron model 5500 frames. The upgrade shall enable these frames to run with modern digital data aquisition, read-out technology and safety standards including an emergency stop switch. All control components are to be replaced with new digital controls and digital conditioners. Supplied software shall provide at least 4 real time numerical displays for test data as well as facilities for generating graphs and tables of processed test results. Software shall include compression test applications, tensile test applications,creep for several hundred to several thousand hours, load and strain control functions and must write data to disc in real time. Must be compatible wih Instron high temperature extensometer. must be able to self ID and autocalibrate load cell and extensometer. the upgrade shall include a test control panel with buttons for adjustable speed,jog and to enable "system protect" mode. Two programable keys shall also be on the control panel. Data shall be compatible with data obtained from Merlin Version 5 Software Suite currently installed on Instron modell 5569's. Upgraded frames must be compatible with existing Instron model 5500 sensor conditioner cards and digital input/output boards. All work must be completed on-site at NASA John H. Glenn Research Center. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR PART 12. The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 3829 and 500, respectively, The DPAS Rating for this procurement is DO C-9. The anticipated release date of RFQ 3-172333 is on or about 4-25-01 with an anticipated quote due date of on or about 5-2-01. All qualified responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B". The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. These documents will be in Microsoft Office 97 format and will reside on a World Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application. The Internet site, or URL, for the NASA/GRC Business Opportunities home page is http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin=22 Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the Internet site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html

Web Link

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Record

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