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STATEMENT OF WORK

Title: High-Resolution GC-MS

I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The semiconductor supply chain is global, specialized, and interconnected. Chipmakers do business with thousands of individual suppliers that provide the highly complex materials and tools used to produce semiconductors. To address the lack of full visibility into the semiconductors market supply chain and R&D ecosystem gaps, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will conduct the measurement science, or metrology, critical to the development of new materials, packaging, and production methods in chip manufacturing.

The Organic Chemical Metrology Group (OCMG) in the Chemical Sciences Division develops, critically evaluates, and applies analytical methods based on liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, high-resolution mass spectrometry, vibrational and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, as related to analyses at trace and ultratrace concentration levels. OCMG is also responsible for the development and characterization of Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) to enhance chemical measurement comparability within the U.S. and to provide a basis for measurement comparability with other nations. SRMs developed and supported by OCMG are used to support clinical, food, environmental, and forensics analyses.

The OCMG will apply its knowledge and experience to study and identify trace organic impurities in solvents, such as ultra-pure water, used by the semiconductor industry. Knowledge and the levels of organic impurities can increase yields in semiconductor manufacturing. For the successful compound discovery of contaminants at ultratrace levels in the solvents, a sensitive gas chromatograph high-resolution mass spectrometer (GC-HRMS) is needed. Furthermore, the sample introduction system must be flexible to accommodate several types of injections, including liquid injection, solid-phase microextraction, headspace, dynamic headspace, and purge-and-trap. The procurement of a GC-HRMS will help meet research goals in the CHIPs program and increase the capability of the Chemical Sciences Division.

II. PURPOSE

NIST intends to acquire a GC-HRMS system that will be used for non-targeted analysis for compound discovery of contaminants at ultratrace levels in ultra-pure water and other solvents. The instrument must be able to reproducibly generate high-resolution and high-quality MS and MS/MS spectra that is capable of both electron ionization (EI) and chemical ionization (CI) to accurately identify unknown analytes. Extraction and concentration of organic analytes are anticipated, and hence, the instrument will need to have the capability of liquid injections, headspace (static and dynamic) injections, solid-microextraction (SPME), including Arrow SPME, and purge-and-trap. To protect hardware from momentary power interruptions, the instrument should also be procured with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The required equipment will need to consist of integrated instrument control and data analysis software.

No laboratory bench currently exists in the space and must also be included in the procurement package if the system is a benchtop instrument. The bench will need to be large enough for the proposed instrument and autosamplers (including purge and trap), support the weight of the equipment, and fit in the designated footprint. The data system (computer) can be placed on an existing lab bench adjacent to the space where the instrument will be placed. The footprint of the instrument, including the portable lab bench shall be no larger than 230 cm x 121 cm x 250 cm (width x depth x height). In addition, all uninstalled components must be able to fit within the door with dimensions of 109 cm x 236 cm.

This acquisition is Brand Name only ThermoFisher Scientific. The contractor shall provide a ThermoFisher Scientific Orbitrap Exploris GC 240 or equivalent equipment, and software.

III. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide a system that meets all technical specifications identified below. All items must be new. Used or remanufactured equipment will not be considered for award. Experimental, prototype, or custom items will not be considered. The use of “gray market” components are not acceptable. All line items shall be shipped in the original manufacturer’s packaging and include all original documentation and software, when applicable.

The instrument provided to NIST shall be Brand Name only ThermoFisher Scientific. The contractor shall provide a ThermoFisher Scientific Orbitrap Exploris GC 240 or equivalent equipment, and software. Complete instrument system control and data analysis capabilities meeting the salient characteristics as defined below:

Line Item 0001:

Description: Gas Chromatograph high-resolution mass spectrometer Comment: System to include autosampler, GC, HRMS, computer system and software, and equipment needed for installation Quantity: One (1) A. Technical Specifications

a. Resolution: >100,000 at m/z 200

b. Mass accuracy: <5 ppm (external calibration), <2 ppm (internal lock mass calibration)

c. Mass range: 30-1,500 m/z

d. Analytical dynamic range: > 5 orders

e. Sensitivity: instrument detection limit of <10 fg octafluoronaphthalene on column

f. Ionization: Electron ionization (EI), positive ion chemical ionization (PCI), and negative ion chemical ionization

g. Shall have MS/MS capability

h. Acquisition types: full scan, select ion monitoring (SIM), selected reaction monitoring/multiple reaction monitoring, data-dependent acquisition

i. Split/splitless injection with He Saver mode

j. PTV injector with back flush capability

k. Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and supporting equipment to protect equipment against momentary power interruptions. The UPS shall be able to run off 208 V connected to a 45 A breaker. The UPS shall have a cord ending in a 6-50P.

l. Oilless roughing pump.

m. Autosampler with the capability of the following sampling techniques:

i. Liquid injections

ii. Headspace injections

iii. Solid phase microextraction (SPME)

iv. Arrow SPME

v. Dynamic headspace sampling

n. Autosampler shall be able to automatically change sample introduction tools to allow for at least 2 different sampling techniques to be used in a single sequence.

o. Autosampler shall be capable of stirring and heating sample vials

p. Autosampler shall have an SPME/SPME Arrow conditioning station.

q. Shall include software for operating the instrument and for data analysis. Shall include an additional license for data analysis on a different computer than the data system operating the instrument.

r. Shall include compound discovery software for non-target analysis

s. Shall include all parts and equipment to install equipment (for example, tubing, fittings, power cords, etc.)

t. Shall include all equipment and chemicals needed to demonstrate instrument meets specifications.

The table below offers ThermoFisher Scientific part numbers for the Orbitrap Exploris GC 240 consisting of equipment for line item 0001.

Line Item 0002:

Description: Purge and trap autosampler that is compatible with line item 0001.

Quantity: 1 A. Technical Specifications

a. Shall be compatible with the proposed GC-HRMS in line item 0001 with the operation of the purge and trap system being fully integrated into the software of the GC-HRMS

b. The purge and trap system shall be capable of being removed from the inlet of the GC-HRMS system when it is not being used (i.e., the transfer line shall not be permanently installed in the injector of the GC-HRMS).

c. Shall have an adjustable flow rate. The minimum flow rate shall be <20 mL/min. The maximum flow rate shall be >100 mL/min

d. Shall include a mass flow controller for precise flow control.

e. Shall have a moisture control system to reduce water vapor.

f. Shall be automated

g. Shall contain a foam sensor

h. Shall have the capability of analyzing both liquid and solid samples

The table below offers ThermoFisher Scientific part numbers for the purge-and-trap features for the Orbitrap Exploris GC 240 consisting of equipment for line item 0002.

Line Item 0003:

Description: movable lab bench that that supports equipment from line items 0001-0003.

Quantity: One (1) A. Technical Specifications

a. Lab bench shall be no larger than 230 cm wide and 121 cm deep.

b. Shall accommodate the dimensions of the proposed instrument, including GC-HRMS, autosampler, and purge-and-trap (if needed, the computer can be placed on an existing bench adjacent to where the moveable lab bench will be located).

c. Shall be fully movable with lockable wheels.

d. Shall have a weight capacity greater than the weight of the proposed instrument.

e. Shall include an enclosure for the vacuum pump.

Line Item 0004:

Description: 5-year extended warranty on GC-HRMS system and autosampler.

Quantity: One (1) A. Technical Specifications

a. Shall include an extended 5-year warranty to include, GC, HRMS, and autosampler

b. Shall include one preventative maintenance (PM) annually for the GC-HRMS system

c. Shall include on-site corrective maintenance including required factory-certified replacement parts, labor, and travel

d. The preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on equipment shall be done by trained technicians certified to work on the proposed equipment.

e. Shall have a four business day on-site response time for corrective maintenance visits

f. Shall include telephone technical support

The table below offers ThermoFisher Scientific part numbers for the extended warranties.

Line Item 0005 (Optional):

Description: 5 year extended warranty or service plan on the helium saver Quantity: 1 Comment: This item is optional. The evaluation team will decide whether to include this item in the purchase order at the time of award.

A. Technical Specifications

a. Shall include on-site corrective maintenance including required factory-certified replacement parts, labor, and travel.

b. Repairs shall be performed by trained technicians certified to work on the proposed equipment.

c. Shall have a four business day on-site response time for corrective maintenance visits.

d. Shall include telephone technical support.

The table below offers ThermoFisher Scientific part numbers for the extended warranties.

Line Item 0006 (Optional):

Description: 5-year extended warranty or service plan for the headspace sampling system Quantity: 1 Comment: This item is optional. The evaluation team will decide whether to include this item in the purchase order at the time of award.

A. Technical Specifications

a. Shall include on-site corrective maintenance including required factory-certified replacement parts, labor, and travel

b. Repairs shall be performed by trained technicians certified to work on the proposed equipment.

c. Shall have a four (4) business days on-site response time for corrective maintenance visits

d. Shall include telephone technical support

The table below offers ThermoFisher Scientific part numbers for the extended warranties.

Line Item 0007 (Optional):

Description: 5-year extended warranty or service plan for the automatic sampling tool change station Quantity: 1 Comment: This item is optional. The evaluation team will decide whether to include this item in the purchase order at the time of award.

A. Technical Specifications

a. Shall include on-site corrective maintenance including required factory-certified replacement parts, labor, and travel

b. Repairs shall be performed by trained technicians certified to work on the proposed equipment.

c. Shall have a four (4) business days on-site response time for corrective maintenance visits

d. Shall include telephone technical support

The table below offers ThermoFisher Scientific part numbers for the extended warranties.

Line Item 0008 (Optional):

Description: 5-year extended warranty or service plan for SPME sampling device.

Quantity: 1 Comment: This item is optional. The evaluation team will decide whether to include this item in the purchase order at the time of award.

A. Technical Specifications

a. Shall include on-site corrective maintenance including required factory-certified replacement parts, labor, and travel

b. Repairs shall be performed by trained technicians certified to work on the proposed equipment.

c. Shall have a four (4) business days on-site response time for corrective maintenance visits

d. Shall include telephone technical support

The table below offers ThermoFisher Scientific part numbers for the extended warranties.

Line Item 0009 (Optional):

Description: : 5-year extended warranty or service plan for SPME conditioning station. Quantity: 1 Comment: This item is optional. The evaluation team will decide whether to include this item in the purchase order at the time of award.

A. Technical Specifications

a. Shall include on-site corrective maintenance including required factory-certified replacement parts, labor, and travel

b. Repairs shall be performed by trained technicians certified to work on the proposed equipment.

c. Shall have a four (4) business days on-site response time for corrective maintenance visits

d. Shall include telephone technical support

The table below offers ThermoFisher Scientific part numbers for the extended warranties.

Line Item 0010 (Optional):

Description: 5-year extended warranty or service plan for SPME heater/stirrer device.

Quantity: 1 Comment: This item is optional. The evaluation team will decide whether to include this item in the purchase order at the time of award.

A. Technical Specifications

a. Shall include on-site corrective maintenance including required factory-certified replacement parts, labor, and travel

b. Repairs shall be performed by trained technicians certified to work on the proposed equipment.

c. Shall have a four (4) business days on-site response time for corrective maintenance visits

d. Shall include telephone technical support

The table below offers ThermoFisher Scientific part numbers for the extended warranties.

Line Item 0011 (Optional):

Description: 5-year extended warranty or service plan for dynamic headspace sampling device.

Quantity: 1 Comment: This item is optional. The evaluation team will decide whether to include this item in the purchase order at the time of award.

A. Technical Specifications

a. Shall include on-site corrective maintenance including required factory-certified replacement parts, labor, and travel

b. Repairs shall be performed by trained technicians certified to work on the proposed equipment.

c. Shall have a four (4) business days on-site response time for corrective maintenance visits

d. Shall include telephone technical support

The table below offers ThermoFisher Scientific part numbers for the extended warranties.

Line Item 0012 (Optional):

Description: 5-year extended warranty or service plan for purge and trap autosampler system.

Quantity: 1 Comment: This item is optional. The evaluation team will decide whether to include this item in the purchase order at the time of award.

A. Technical Specifications

a. Shall include on-site corrective maintenance including required factory-certified replacement parts, labor, and travel

b. Shall include one preventative maintenance (PM) annually

c. Repairs shall be performed by trained technicians certified to work on the proposed equipment.

d. Shall have a four (4) business days on-site response time for corrective maintenance visits

e. Shall include telephone technical support

The table below offers ThermoFisher Scientific part numbers for the extended warranties.

Line Item 0013 (Optional):

Description: Recirculating chiller bath and adaptors for purge and trap system to cool sample vials.

Comment: These are optional items. The evaluation team will decide whether to include them in the purchase order at the time of award.

Quantity: 1

A. Technical Specifications

a. Shall be compatible with the proposed purge and trap system

b. 110 V

c. Shall include any adaptors if needed

d. Shall be able to chill down to 5 °C

The table below offers ThermoFisher Scientific part numbers for the extended warranties.

IV. SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES

Place of Delivery

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Delivery of the instrument shall be at NIST, Gaithersburg MD facility. Installation and training are required at the NIST facility.

Regular Business Hours Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) Eastern Time, excluding Federal holidays and NIST closures.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance shall be date of award through 390 days after award, this includes delivery (90 days), installation (60 days after delivery), demonstration of performance, and training. (240 days after installation).

V. DELIVERY TERMS

Delivery shall be F.O.B Destination (or equivalent incoterms, such as DDP) and shall occur in accordance with the delivery due dates provided IV – Deliverables.

FOB Destination means: The contractor shall pack and mark the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements, deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the purchase order, be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt and acceptance of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the purchase order; and pay all charges to the specified point of delivery.

The contractor shall deliver all Line Items to:

National Institute of Standards and Technology Shipping and Receiving 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 C/O/ POC/COR (TBA, building 227)

VI. INSTALLATION

The system shall be installed by the Contractor and meet contract specifications no later than 60 days after delivery. Installation, at a minimum, shall include uncrating/unpackaging of all equipment, rigging, set-up and hook-up of the system, demonstration of all specifications, and removal of trash. Onsite installation and demonstration shall be done at NIST, (Gaithersburg, MD- Building 227.) A user familiarization shall occur after installation. The site conditions of the laboratory where the proposed system will be installed (including footprint, power, and gases) are listed below:

1. Footprint: The maximum dimensions for the bench and the installed instrument are 230 cm x 121 cm x 250 cm (width x depth x height). In addition, all uninstalled components must be able to fit within the door with dimensions of 109 cm x 236 cm.

2. Power: The current power in the laboratory includes:

· One 220V, 30 A circuit

· One, 230 V, 15 A circuit

· Typical 110 V outlets To incorporate the use of a UPS, the 220V, 30 A circuit will be upgraded to a 50 A.

3. Gases: The laboratory is currently plumbed for:

· House nitrogen

· Compressed gas cylinders for

· Inert gasses (He, N2)

· Flammable gases (H2, CH4)

TRAINING

The contractor shall conduct a familiarization session for up to four users at NIST. The familiarization training shall provide a thorough demonstration of all system/solution functions, maintenance, data administration, and basic troubleshooting. The training may be completed at NIST Monday – Friday during the operating hours of 9 am to 5 pm after installation and demonstration of specifications and must be completed no later than (180 days) after installation. Further training requirements are identified below.

a. After initial familiarization training, the contractor shall return to NIST for two additional three-day training sessions. These sessions will further train users on the operation and maintenance of the system after they have time to run the instrument. The two additional training sessions shall be spaced between 30 calendar days and 180 calendar days between sessions.

b. Provide web-based training tools on the software for up to 1 year after installation.

VII. INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE

In addition to the inspection and acceptance terms articulated in the specific FAR clause that allows the Government reserves the right to perform such performance tests and evaluations as defined below to verify specified system performance. Such tests and evaluations, if performed, shall be conducted within the environment that the system is to be operated. The Contractor has the right to be present during the tests and evaluations, if performed, at the Contractor’s expense.

Performance Tests:

1. A fully functional instrument, including all components, accessories, consumables, and related hardware shall be delivered, installed, and tested in accordance with the minimum specifications described herein;

2. All minimum specifications must be met, and all performance metrics must be successfully demonstrated on the delivered instrument.

3. All documentation shall be delivered.

4. The familiarization training shall be completed.

NIST may choose at its discretion to forego this part of acceptance testing.

A visual inspection of the equipment will be performed by the NIST POC to identify surface defects or any form of indication that any equipment was damaged during transport to NIST. The Government shall have sole discretion to require repair or replacement of damaged and/or nonconforming supplies at no cost to the Government. The Government at any time prior to acceptance shall reject the equipment due to defects and/or nonconformance. The vendor is responsible for latent defects discovered any time after final inspection. However, the extent of its liability shall be prorated over the useful life of the equipment.

Ownership of the equipment shall transfer to NIST upon acceptance by the Government.

The Government will test, inspect, and accept or reject each deliverable within 60 working days of the receipt of the equipment unless otherwise indicated above. The Government reserves the right to conduct quality assurance testing to confirm that a given instrument(s) meets the manufacturer’s and/or the Government’s performance specifications. It is anticipated that the equipment will meet all manufacturer’s specifications and/or the Government’s performance specifications identified in the most recent operations and maintenance manual for each piece of equipment and/or in this document.

VIII. WARRANTY

The contractor shall warranty the autosampler, GC, and HRMS for a period of 5 years after receipt of the equipment and shall be in accordance with terms in FAR 52.212-4. Warranty shall commence upon acceptance of the system by the Government and at a minimum shall include the following:

Included extended warranty/service for 5 years including yearly preventative maintenance that includes coverage for:

· GC

· HRMS

· Autosampler

A one-year warranty shall be included for the items listed below if the optional line items for these are not purchased (line items 005-012). However, if an extended warranty is purchased for one or more of the items, then the contractor shall warranty those items for a period of 5 years:

· Helium saver

· Headspace device

· Automatic sampling tool change station

· SPME sampling device

· SPME conditioning station

· SPME heater/stirrer device

· Dynamic headspace sampler device

· Purge and trap

IX. PAYMENT SCHEDULE

The Contractor will be paid, in accordance with the payments clause in the contract and as otherwise noted in this document, upon receipt of a proper invoice.

(Example language – Delete or revise as appropriate.)

1. 100% after installation and acceptance by the POC of fully installed system, AND

2. After the successful completion of the testing requirements set forth in this document under the section set forth in this document, AND

3. After a successful demonstration of the instrumentation that it performs in accordance with the requirements set forth in this document.

NOTE: Partial shipments and partial invoices will not be accepted, unless otherwise requested and accepted by the Contracting Officer prior to award offer. Proposed payment schedules shall be submitted with vendor’s response to the RFQ for consideration.

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