Statement of Requirements - Amended.docx

STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

Gas Chromatograph with a Flame Ionization Detector and an Electron Capture Detector

I. SPECIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall provide one (1) Gas Chromatograph with a Flame Ionization Detector and an Electron Capture Detector that meets or exceeds the following requirements:

System

· The Gas Chromatograph shall be a benchtop GC instrument.

· The Gas Chromatograph shall be configured for the analysis of gases delivered through a regulator from a gas cylinder.

· The Gas Chromatograph shall have a Flame Ionization Detector and an Electron Capture Detector.

· The Gas Chromatograph shall have six (6) port gas sampling valve [gsv] with the ability to heat valve to 160 OC and support a gas sample loop of up to 10 mL volume within the heated zone.

· The Gas Chromatograph shall have a 10 mL sample loop installed at delivery.

· The Gas Chromatograph shall have an injector with the ability to support the use of packed columns.

· The Gas Chromatograph shall have a low control system capable of supporting the use of packed columns.

· The Gas Chromatograph shall have a low control system capable of diverting the sample flow from the gsv to vent prior to injection [according to software-controlled timetable] to ensure that the sample volume is constant [e.g. 3-way solenoid valve].

· The Gas Chromatograph shall have an oven box with temperature program capability.

· The Gas Chromatograph shall have oven liquid nitrogen cooling capability.

· The Gas Chromatograph shall have a Remote start and stop capability through contact closure (relay). End of run signal out capability (digital out).

Software

· The Gas Chromatograph shall have software to control all GC functions, collect chromatographic data, perform data analysis, and export selected data to an excel spreadsheet with a permanent software license (at delivery).

· The Gas Chromatograph shall have software documentation, to document how a user’s computer program, written in Visual Basic Version 6.0 can gain access to analytical data after a run has terminated, and for the user program to inform the GC control software of the identification of the next sample to be run in the sequence. This capability shall be available in the GC control software.

Manual

· The Contractor shall provide one (1) operations and maintenance manual which covers proper operation, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting for all instrument components controlling software (supplied in hard copy, electronic format, or both)

II. INSTALLATION

The Contractor shall install the instrument at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 100 Bureau Dr., Gaithersburg, MD 20899, Building 227. Installation shall include, at a minimum, uncrating/unpacking of all equipment, set-up and hook-up of all equipment, start-up, demonstration of specifications, and removal of all trash. Instrument shall operate to manufacturer’s specifications upon installation. Installation shall take place during normal business hours, between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday except Federal Holidays, and shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officers Representative (COR). Installation shall occur within 10 days after receipt of instrument.

III. TRAINING

The Contractor shall provide at least two (2) hours of training at NIST, Building 227 for up to two (2) NIST personnel covering normal operation, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance. Training shall be provided during normal business hours, between 8:30am and 5:00pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays, and shall be coordinated with the COR to ensure maximum availability of NIST personnel. Training shall occur within 10 days of installation.

IV. WARRANTY

The Contractor shall provide, at a minimum, a one-year warranty for the equipment. The warranty shall cover all parts, labor, and travel. The warranty shall commence upon Government acceptance.

Delivery will be FOB Destination and shall occur within 90 days of award. Delivery shall be to the NIST campus Dock 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD and will occur during business hours defined as Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm except for Federal Holidays.

V. DELIVERABLES

VI. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

The Contractor shall be responsible for demonstrating that all requirements are met. The Contractor shall also be responsible for providing evidence showing compliance with the requirements of the specifications sheet and installation test below [the customer will provide the test gases and packed column]:

· After installation in our laboratory, the instrument will show a response repeatability (relative standard deviation) for 10 runs of 1 ppm methane in air of (minimum) 0.2 % relative area counts or less for the FID and a response repeatability (relative standard deviation) for 10 runs of 300 ppb nitrous oxide in air of (minimum) 0.2% relative area counts for the ECD for Government acceptance.

VII. GENERAL INFORMATION

Vehicle Registration: All Contractor employees must register their vehicles with the NIST Security Office to gain access to the campus. A valid driver’s license, Government-furnished civilian ID, proof of insurance and current registration must be presented to the NIST Security Office, at which time a NIST vehicle pass will be issued. The pass shall be displayed on the vehicle’s rear-view mirror in accordance with instructions. The Contractor employee shall follow NIST procedures for removal and turn-in of the vehicle pass upon termination of services.