_80TECH25RFI0001_AVL Ripple Generator or Equivalent Posted.pdf

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STATEMENT OF WORK

1. Introduction/Background: NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) needs a high voltage and high power, ripple generator and impedance measurement system capable of performing analysis on both DC and AC circuits to support lab testing and development.

2. Scope of Work: This requirement is for the purchase of AVL Ripple Generator & Impedance Measurement System or Equivalent. NOTE: In accordance with FAR 52.211- 6, where brand names are indicated, the Contractor shall provide brand name or equal.

Purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that shall satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the solicitation. The AVL Ripple Generator & Impedance Measurement System or equivalent shall have the capability to inject controlled sinusoidal and triangular type currents from 30Hz to 200kHz, perform current ripple injection and perform impedance measurements via a parallel/capacitively coupled type injection, perform ac ripple injection onto DC, single-phase AC; and three-phase AC networks with the following characteristics:

3. Objective: The AVL Ripple Generator & Impedance Measurement System or equivalent is a critical component required to access the universal modular interface converter, advance the Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology’s high power test bed (AREAL) testing capabilities, and support ExCELS development.

4. Characteristics, Scope, and Specs: Brand name or Equivalent: AVL Ripple Generator & Impedance Measurement System or Equivalent

4.1 DC System performance shall meet the following minimum requirements:

4.1.1 The test system shall be able to couple with DC systems greater than or equal to 1000Vdc from positive to return.

4.1.2 The test system shall be able to inject AC currents (sinusoidal or triangular) up to 600A peak-to-peak into the DC system from 30Hz to 200kHz.

4.1.3 Shall have the capability to inject controlled sinusoidal and triangular type voltages from 0.1Hz to 30Hz via an independent DC power supply.

4.2 Single-Phase AC System performance shall meet the following minimum requirements:

4.2.1 The test system shall be able to couple with AC systems of at least 1000Vpeak or greater from positive to return via coupling network(s).

4.2.2 The test system shall be able to inject AC currents (sinusoidal or triangular) up to 600A peak-to-peak into the AC system from 30Hz to 200kHz.

4.2.3 The system shall have the capability to adapt to AC systems with a frequency range of 400Hz to 1000Hz via coupling network(s).

4.3 Three-Phase AC System performance shall meet the following minimum requirements:

4.3.1 The test system shall be able to couple with AC systems of at least 1000Vpeak or greater from positive to return via coupling network(s).

4.3.2 The test system shall be able to inject AC currents (sinusoidal or triangular) up to 600A peak-to-peak into the AC system from 30Hz to 200kHz.

4.3.3 The system shall have the capability to adapt to AC systems with a frequency range of 400Hz to 1000Hz via coupling network(s).

• Each analog input channel shall have differential inputs.

• Each channel shall have a minimum accuracy of 16 bits.

• Each channel shall have the option to be configured to +/-10V input.

• Each channel shall have a minimum acquisition rate of 500kS/s.

• The system shall include a graphical user interface.

• The system shall have ability to inject sinusoidal and triangular currents, 0.1Hz to

200kHz, via a graphical user interface command.

• The Graphical User Interface (GUI) shall have the ability to accept a user input which controls the number of frequency points per decade.

• The GUI shall have the ability to accept a user input which controls measurement cycle of the AC input(s).

• The system GUI shall have ability to perform an impedance sweep from 0.1Hz to

200kHz.

o The graphical user interface shall have the capability to plot recorded source and load impedance measurements.

o The graphical user interface shall have the capability to plot magnitude and phase of the source and load impedance measurements.

o The graphical user interface shall have the capability to plot a Nyquist plot of the source impedance divided by the load impedance.

The GUI shall provide a programmable limit to injected current/voltages to prevent damage to the equipment or unstable condition.

5. Resources (Consulting Services):

5.1 The vendor shall work with the project team on-site to understand safe and reliable equipment integration and operation.

5.2 The vendor shall provide on-site and virtual assistance in the analysis of measurement problems.

5.3 The vendor shall work with the project team on-site to understand proper use of the system interface.

5.4 The vendor shall provide deep insight into different tool applications and provide support in the develop of specific applications and workflow that automate complex development processes as well as aid in the analysis of measurement problems.

5.5 The vendor shall provide expertise in testing methods and tools. The vendor shall provide support in root-cause analysis of product/component failures.

5.6 The vendor shall provide customer tailored workshops with best practice examples.

The information listed below is required to complete this purchase.

POS QTY DESCRIPTION

1 1 ALV Ripple Generator & Impedance Measurement or Equivalent:

Consisting of:

1.1 3 AVL RIPPLE GENERATOR HIGH POWER or Equivalent

1.2 1 AVL RIPPLE GENERATOR RIPPLE CONTROL UNIT or Equivalent

1.3 1 AVL RIPPLE GENERATOR CONNECTION BOX or Equivalent

1.4 2 EXTENSION KIT FOR CONNECTION BOX or Equivalent

1.5 2 IND.TROLLEY 19"/16HU W. SYSTEM MOUNTING or Equivalent

1.6 1 IND.TROLLEY 19"/16HU W. SYSTEM MOUNTING or Equivalent

1.7 1 EIS INDICOM TOOLBOX or Equivalent

1.8 1 X-FEM E-POWER E4H2.2 or Equivalent

1.9 1 X-FEM E-POWER I4H2.1 or Equivalent

1.10 1 BT DC MAIN UNIT 18KW 1000V 54A REQUIRES 480V 3-PHASE POWER or Equivalent

1.11 1 HVP-BOX or Equivalent

1.12 1 CTS-BOX or Equivalent

1.13 1 EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY 24VDC, 120W or Equivalent

1.14 1 * OPTION 19" 1HE RACK PC WITH SW INSTALLATION or Equivalent

1.15 1 PACKING, INSURANCE, TRANSPORT, AND ORDER PROCESSING or Equivalent

2 1 CONSULTING SERVICE (APPLIC. EXPERTISE)

consisting of:

2.1 1 X-ION COMMISSIONING - 2 DAYS

2.2 1 E-POWER TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING - 3 DAYS

2.3 1 TRAVEL COST AVL GRAZ (ITS)

6. Place of Performance

Shipping Address:

NASA Glenn Research Center B:333 R:112 21000 Brookpark Road Cleveland, OH 44135

ATTN: TBD

7. Period of Performance

Payment Terms 100% upon delivery, due within 30 days of invoice date Dispatch Terms Freight Included Delivery Terms FOB – Cleveland, OH Delivery Time Within 20 weeks from receipt of technically and commercially clarified written order Validity 30 days from date of proposal

Commissioning (Consulting Services)

Single visit not later than 5 months after delivery

8. Warranty: AVL warrants to Customer that the Product shall conform to the specifications of AVL’s written proposal or quotation to Customer, and shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a warranty period, (the “Warranty Period”) of:

(a) one (1) year after the date the Product is shipped to Customer or, (b) if the Product is sold with an agreed upon acceptance protocol, one (1) year after Customer’s acceptance of the Product pursuant to such acceptance protocol, or eighteen (18) months after the date the Product is shipped to Customer, whichever occurs first. For these purposes, acceptance will mean the earlier of, the date on which Customer signs the Acceptance Certificate, the Deemed Acceptance Date or the date that the Customer begins use of the Product.

UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY, AVL’S SOLE OBLIGATION, AND

CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY, IS, AT AVL’S OPTION AND SOLE DISCRETION,

TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE PRODUCT OR REFUND AN AMOUNT NO

GREATER THAN TEN (10%) PERCENT OF THE PRICE PAID.