Attachment 1 Statement of work.pdf

DESCRIPTION/WORK STATEMENT/SPECIFICATION

HARDNESS TESTER

1.0 Scope This specification establishes the requirement for a new Duramin 40AC1 Vickers- Knoop Hardness Tester (also referred to as equipment, hardness tester, or unit), or equivalent, to be installed at Anniston Army Depot (ANAD), Anniston, AL. The contractor shall configure the equipment to provide ANAD with all functionalities, capabilities and features as described herein. The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to prepare, provide, deliver, install, and train personnel on the functional operation and programing of the equipment that includes travel and anything else necessary for the proper functioning and operation of the equipment system.

Scope Changes. The Contractor shall not proceed with any verbal or written change(s) to the scope of work from sources other than the Contracting Officer, who will provide changes in writing.

2.0 Requirements This specification provides the requirements for the hardness tester which shall be a product produced as the manufacturer’s current production model.

2.1 The hardness tester shall be composed of a Main Unit, High Speed Stage, Load Cell, Indenter(s), Objective(s), Electronic System, Software, all necessary accessories and shall be available at 120V AC power source.

2.2 The main unit shall be as follows: have an integrated overview camera with a resolution of at least 5Mp or equivalent, automatic turret with at least five positions, indenter, objective collision resistant system, closed loop load control, overshoot protection, double screen integrated controller with keyboard and mouse, a vertical capacity of at least 4.1 inches.

2.3 The automatic turret shall have at least two indenter positions (two included: one Vickers, or equivalent, and one Knoop, or equivalent, both shall be American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) E92 and ASTM E384 compliant). The necessary objectives for accurate hardness testing shall be included, objectives shall be in compliance with ASTM E384.

2.4 The collision resistant system shall detect and instantly stop testing if obstructions are in the way of the indenters or objectives.

2.5 The hardness tester shall make at least 150 indents per hour with no more than a 10 second dwell time.

2.6 The hardness tester shall include a high-speed stage capable of holding samples diameter sizes of 1.25 inches, 1.5 inches, and 2 inches. The stage shall be capable of holding unmountable samples with a vice and/or jaw mechanism.

2.7 The load cell shall have a load range of at least 10 gram-force (gf) to 1kilogram-force (kgf)

2.8 The software shall evaluate indents according to American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) E384 and ASTM E92. The software shall have automatic illumination, automatic focus, and automatic hardness measurement. The automatic hardness measurement feature shall make and measure all indentations automatically. The software shall have customizable programs with save for future use option and shall have specific parameters such as: scale, dwell time, test pattern, scale conversion and report template option. The software shall have the capability of saving and exporting test results into Microsoft Word and/or Excel on external personal computer (pc). The software shall have a hardness mapping feature that shall provide color coding for hardness measurements across select area of samples and this mapping shall include all necessary software accessories. The software shall include a welding test feature that allows customizable mapping through zones of interest such as base material, heat affected zone (HAZ), and weld material. The software shall include a case hardness depth feature that shall be capable of edge detection.

2.9 The hardness tester shall come with Vickers and Knoop test blocks, or equivalent, that shall test both low and high ends for each scale. Test blocks shall be ASTM E92 compliant and shall come with certificate of calibration.

2.10 The hardness tester shall come with a main unit, electronic system, and software with all required accessories for each.

2.11 The hardness tester shall be complete with all components that are listed as standard on the contractor’s literature for the basic product, whether stipulated herein or not, together with such accessories and options as may be specified herein.

2.12 The hardness tester shall be equipped with all other components and parts not specifically mentioned but necessary to provide a functional machine and shall conform, in quality, to that normally provided to the commercial industry. Hardness tester requirements shall be specified herein.

2.13 The hardness tester shall consist of all Main Unit, High Speed Stage, Load Cell, Indenter(s), Objective(s), Electronic System, Software, and other related components listed in the quotation.

2.14 Materials and equipment shall be standard unmodified products of an Original Equipment Manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacturing of such products.

2.15 The equipment (as defined in this specification) includes the selection, procurement, design, manufacture, assembly, testing, delivery, installation, training, and commission of the hardness tester and includes all related equipment, spare parts, materials, supplies, components, documentation, and all other items required to make a production-ready system.

3.0 Installation Start-Up and Training

The manufacturer shall provide installation, start-up, and thorough on-site operational training, which includes programming, methods development, and testing, for different materials, and maintenance

4.0 Safety and Health Requirements

4.1 The equipment shall comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) limitations and control of noise levels, radiation, electromagnetic emission, noxious vapors, heat, etc. as applicable.

4.2 The equipment shall be equipped with safety devices to adequately protect the operator from all hazard’s incident to its operation.

4.3 The sound level at the operator’s position shall not excel 71dBA as measured using procedures in American National Standards Institute/Industrial Truck Standards Development Foundation (ANSI/ITSDF) B56.11.5, Measurement of Sound. Operators shall be able to use this equipment without the need of hearing protection.

4.4 The equipment shall be ergonomically designed to prevent the occurrence of repetitive stress injuries.

5.0 Environmental Compliance

The equipment provided under this contract shall meet all applicable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) regulations and restrictions in effect on the date of the contract.

5.1 All words on instruments, control panels, charts, and plates shall be in the English language.

6.0 Maintainability and Interchangeability.

The equipment shall be constructed using commercial off-the-shelf components to the maximum extent possible to ensure the prompt availability of repair parts. All replaceable parts shall be designed and manufactured to such standards as shall permit replacement and adjustment without the need for modification of the parts or the Equipment. All replacement parts shall be available domestically.

7.0 Workmanship.

Standards of workmanship shall assure that the equipment shall have the stability, strength, safety, and efficient operating characteristics found in state-of-the-market commercial units.

8.0 Acceptance Testing, Verification, and Conformance

8.1 The equipment shall be tested and verified by the contractor after delivery to Anniston Army Depot to the Materials Engineering Laboratory, building 128.

8.2 The equipment shall meet the requirements of this specification and conform to the Manufacturer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices. The Government reserves the right to, at any time during the contract period, require proof of such conformance or to inspect the equipment to determine compliance with the requirements of this specification.

8.3 The Government will issue a final acceptance only after the contractor successfully completes all requirements herein. Final acceptance will be at Anniston Army Depot.

9.0 Delivery, Handling, Storage and Installation

9.1 The hardness tester shall be delivered to the Anniston Army Depot, 7 Frankford Avenue, Anniston Alabama Materials Engineering Laboratory, building 128.

10.0 Shipping

10.1 The contractor shall be responsible for crating and shipping the equipment and all associated material and components if necessary.

10.2 The contractor shall protect the equipment from damage and weather during handling, shipping, and storage of the equipment.

10.3 The contractor shall provide shipping details to the Government no less than one (1) week prior to shipment.

11.0 Documentation

11.1 Operator Manuals. 2 paper and 2 electronic copies of the Operator Manual shall be furnished to include operating instructions explaining preventive maintenance procedures, methods of checking the equipment for normal safe operation and procedures for safely starting and stopping the system manually. The Operator Manuals shall include the step-by-step procedures required for equipment startup, operation, and shutdown.

11.2 Other Documentation. In addition, 2 paper and 2 electronic copies of any other documentation normally furnished with the equipment shall be provided.

11.3 Language. All documentation shall be furnished in the English language only.

12.0 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). ANAD will not furnish Government equipment to the Contractor.

13.0 Warranty. The Equipment shall be covered by a warranty. The warranty shall be for a period of not less than 1 year (12 months) and shall begin the day following Government issuance of final acceptance of the Equipment per paragraph 4.0. The warranty shall provide full calibration services and preventive maintenance/repair coverage for the hardness tester. During the warranty period, the Contractor shall be responsible for all costs, including parts, labor, travel, and lodging required to complete repairs of any defects in machine material, parts, or workmanship. The warranty shall be written in the Anniston Army Depot’s name.