02_04108__SOW_Low_Frequency_Raman_Probe_System_8-27-18.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide one (1) low frequency Raman Probe System that meets the following minimum technical requirements listed below.

II. SPECIFICATIONS

· Shall interface with Thermo DXR spectrometer via quick interchange of laser, grating and filter

· Shall utilize the Thermo DXR detector

· Shall maintain capability for use of ThermoDXR fiber optic port

· Shall include 785 nm laser with 300mW output at the flange

· Shall include interchangeable sample interface mounts

· Shall include shielded optical fiber connection between Probe, laser and spectrometer

· Shall meet greater than OD 8 Rayleigh Attenuation

· Shall include low-frequency signal capture at least 8 cm-1 from the Rayleigh line when used in conjunction with Thermo DXR spectrometer.

· Shall include adjustable steering mirror

· Shall include 360-degree variable optical axis orientation

· Shall include integrated 4-axis (tip/tilt/X/Y) alignment to microscope optical axis

· Shall include adapter rings for mounting on Olympus microscope

· Shall include shifted 785nm grating to collect 5nm of anti-Stokes signals (~80cm-1 @ 785nm)

· The system shall include one (1) operations and maintenance manual covering proper operation, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting for the instrument and controlling software. The manual may be supplied in hard copy or electronic format (or both).

III. DELIVERY

90 days after award

IV. INSTALLATION AND TRAINING

The contractor shall provide one-day installation and training at the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, MD within 30 Days after delivery

V. WARRANTY

One-year parts, labor and travel expenses

VII. COMPLIANCE WITH NIST RULES AND REGULATIONS:

While on the NIST campus, the Contractor’s representative(s) shall abide by all NIST rules and regulations.

The Contractor shall provide all information necessary for the NIST TPOC to authorize entrance to the NIST campus in accordance with NIST Security Policy and Procedures.