ATTACHMENT_A_Specifications.pdf

Solicitation: 140R8122Q0163 Attachment A- Specifications

(ICP-OES) Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrophotometer System

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Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrophotometer System Specifications

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

It is required that there be furnished and installed in accordance with the specifications in this document:

1. One Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrophotometer (ICP-OES) system including, autosampler, sample introduction pump, and method-specific software;

2. Installation, setup, and 4 additional days of method-specific training;

3. Instrument spare parts and installation standards;

4. Instrument peripherals that include a chiller and surge protector; and

5. One year warranty for all instrument components.

The ICP-OES system shall be a bench-top and new, production instrument. The U.S.

Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) will not accept bids for a used, reconditioned, modified, demonstration, prototype, pre-production unit, nor will it accept bids for models that are discontinued. The proposed instrument shall have a minimum of 7-years remaining in the factory support of the instrument, which includes all parts and service. All specifications shall be met with a new instrument.

2. INSTRUMENT SPECIFICATIONS

General Requirements Safety interlocks throughout the system shall allow safe shutdown with no damage to the instrument in case of loss of power, gas supply, water cooling, vacuum or other system malfunction. All airflow and exhaust from the ICP shall be removed through a single duct. It is not acceptable for the system to require complete power-off shutdown for the safe completion of routine maintenance tasks such as the cleaning of air filters.

Spectrometer:

The instrument shall be a Dual Viewing, simultaneous reading ICP using solid state detectors for increased efficiency. Axial viewing allows ultratrace measurements. Radial

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1. The instrument shall have an Echelle-based Spectrometer. The entire optical system shall be purged, and the gas flows shall be controlled by the system controller.

2. The spectrometer shall meet all EPA 200.7 requirements.

3. The instrument shall be able to perform determinations across the UV and Visible spectrum simultaneously. The Spectrometer shall be capable of determining more than 73 elements in seconds.

4. The instrument shall be able to determine all desired elements using one analytical method, with multiple wavelengths per element, axial and/or radial. It shall also be able to deselect (but not delete) selected wavelengths from a method prior to measurement.

5. The entire optical system shall be enclosed in a purged and thermostatted optical enclosure. The system shall have a set-up to eliminate vibrational interferences from the surrounding work environment.

6. Shall include a computer-controlled, pneumatically operated shutter that automatically opens and closes for each sample, protecting the first transfer mirror from long exposures to the intense UV radiation of the plasma, extending the useful lifetime of the mirror. A mercury lamp shall be built into the shutter mechanism and can be viewed at a user selected frequency to automatically update the system wavelength calibration at the 253 nm mercury emission line.

SYSTEM DETECTOR:

1. The instrument shall use a solid-state detector that is optimized for performance across the entire emission spectrum and meets all requirements of EPA 200.7. This solid-state detector shall be a charge coupled device.

2. Each detector pixel shall have anti-blooming protection to enable the simultaneous measurement of trace level analytes in the presence of major matrix constituents.

3. The detector shall be cooled by a Peltier device to minimize detector dark current thereby enhancing instrument performance and detection limits.

4. The instrument shall adjust integration times for intense and trace signals.

RF GENERATOR:

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1. The RF generator shall be totally solid-state and have an optimal power output range of 750- 1500 watts and be computer controllable in 1-watt increments and not utilize any power amplifier (PA) tubes. PA tubes increase costs of operation and maintenance. The RF generator shall have power transfer efficiency into the plasma of at least 80% and a power output stability of 0.1% or better. The compact RF supply shall meet all FCC certification requirements for RF emission (Part 18 of FCC rules and regulations) and shall comply with EC and VDE 0871 Class B requirements.

2. Instrument start-up and shut down shall be computer controlled and totally automated.

3. If the RF power fluctuates, the system shall be able to automatically increase the stabilization time prior to starting an analysis.

4. The torch exhaust vent at 200CFM shall be sufficient for safe operation.

FLOW CONTROLS:

1. Plasma gas flows shall be controlled at flows of 0-20 L/min in 1L/min increments.

2. Auxiliary gas flows shall be controlled at flows of 0-2.0 L/min in 0.1 L/min increments.

3. The nebulizer argon flow shall be controlled using a mass-flow controller and be variable from 0 - 2.00 L/min in 0.01 L/min increments.

ICP SYSTEM:

1. The instrument shall be a bench-top model.

2. The instrument shall be able to operate in laboratory conditions that range from 15 - 35°C and a relative humidity of 20 - 80 % non-condensing. The instrument shall be able to operate with temperature changes of up to 2.5°C per hour without any degradation of performance.

3. The sample introduction system chamber shall be heated and thermostat controlled to compensate for large variations in room temperature.

4. The instrument shall monitor gas pressures and flows, interlocks, water flows, and plasma stability. The interlocks shall be continuously monitored and if any interlock is interrupted, the plasma will shutdown automatically.

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5. The system shall include a water recirculator. The recirculator shall not be mounted to the instrument chassis and have the ability to be situated at a distance from the instrument.

6. Viewing of the plasma shall be computer controlled, also offering flexibility of variable viewing height in Radial mode of operation.

7. The plasma torch shall be mounted axially and be of a demountable design; that since only requires replacement, of the worn component only, not the entire unit.

8. The system shall include a shutter system that shields the detector between samples from long exposures to UV radiation.

9. Instrument start-up and shut down shall be computer controlled and totally automated.

10. The instrument peristaltic pump shall not exert excessive pressure on the peristaltic pump tubing when turned off. This feature saves pump tubing from flattening and allows the ICP to start-up under the proper conditions.

11. The instrument shall be able to run organic as well as aqueous matrices. Organic matrices include oil, MIBK, Kerosene, and Hexanes.

SAMPLE INTRODUCTION SYSTEM:

1. The instrument shall include a cyclonic spray chamber and concentric nebulizer or a Ryton Scott design spray chamber with cross-flow nebulizer. Nebulizer to be selected by Reclamation.

2. Using the cross-flow nebulizer the instrument shall be able to handle 50% HCl, HNO3, H2SO4, H3PO4, 20% HF, and 30% NaOH. The system shall also be able to aspirate 20% NaCl for one hour without clogging.

3. The system shall be able to accommodate commercially available, specialty nebulizers and spray chambers manufactured by third parties for maximum analytical flexibility.

4. The torch shall be mounted axially to the instrument optical path.

5. The system shall include a variable speed, computer controlled peristaltic pump equipped with the Tubing-Saver mode. The pump shall have three channels to allow for on-line addition of internal standards.

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6. A spares kit of common replacement items shall be included.

INSTRUMENT CONTROLLER:

HARDWARE

The Government will furnish the hardware for the ICP-OES system. The quoter shall ensure and state in their quote that the proposed instrument will be configured with no issues to the Government issued hardware. Hardware includes:

a. Computer with serial inputs;

b. Keyboard;

c. Monitor;

d. Printer; and

e. Windows professional operating system.

SOFTWARE

The quoter shall furnish the software. Software must be capable of meeting the following requirements:

a. Compatible with Windows 10 based computer equipment;

b. Connectivity to USB ports;

c. Operate a range of analytical methods including EPA 200.7;

d. Handling of data shall meet standard industry practices and procedures for analytical laboratories;

e. Simplify sample and method template setup to acquire the method/sample data and to perform data analysis without having to transfer data to add-on software applications;

f. Shall include a “Universal Data Acquisition” mode which enables users to— optionally, on demand—collect all the spectral data for every sample regardless of the elements being determined. This can then allow analysts to retroactively determine the concentrations of elements not in the original method or at alternate wavelengths, saving precious time and resources.

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g. Software shall allow users to be able to easily change instrument parameters (such as number of replicates) without creating a new method prior to measurement to facilitate methods development efficiencies.

h. The software shall allow for Priority samples to be inserted at any time during an analysis without stopping the actual sequence. Shall also allow many samples to be appended into a run without interrupting the run.

i. Software shall be able to save spectra and a copy of the exact method used for their acquisition for traceability requirements in audited laboratories.

j. Exact Methods shall be retrievable from results saved even if methods were deleted or modified under the same name at a later time.

k. The software shall be able to display all of the peaks from an analysis simultaneously.

l. The instrument shall be able to read both background and emission data simultaneously and allow for automatic background correction.

m. All raw data shall be saved and the system shall allow for post run reprocessing of data, eliminating the need to reanalyze the sample thus increasing productivity.

This includes changing of background correction points, standard values, curve-fit technique, and individual replicate editing.

n. The software shall allow for up to thirty-five calibration standards and blanks.

o. The software shall be able to display calibration curves for all of the elements analyzed during or anytime after the run.

p. Calibration curves shall be stored and be able to be recalled or modified for later use.

q. Calibration equations shall include linear, weighted linear, non-linear, linear and nonlinear bracketing, and forced through blank options.

r. The software shall have a library of analytical wavelengths containing all the major wavelengths for all elements.

s. The instrument shall have the ability to do two forms of spectral interference correction. Traditional Interfering Element Corrections (IEC) shall be available, and the system shall be able to calculate these values automatically. The system

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08/11/2022 shall also have advanced peak deconvolution algorithms to help correct for severely structured background.

t. IEC factors shall recalculate automatically when background correction points are changed eliminating the need to re-acquire the IEC data. QC capability shall include at least 20 QC checks, multiple sample calculations including duplicates and dilution calculations, multiple spike calculations, as well as the ability to design custom QC protocols.

u. Shall include a Continuous graphics mode. Continuous graphics shall allow one to look at how the instrument is operating by acquiring and displaying data in real time. The operating parameters of the instrument and RF generator shall be modifiable as data are acquired, allowing method optimization to be further enhanced. For example, RF power and nebulizer flow can be changed while their impact is monitored. Peristaltic pump speed can be set to improve noise and signal intensity, maximizing system performance.

v. Shall include a detection limit diagnostic that is a one button diagnostic that causes measurements of blanks and calculations of detection limits—number of replicates and standard deviation multipliers shall be fully user programmable.

w. The instrument shall have analytical linearity more than 9 orders of magnitude using alternate wavelengths and or dual view.

Autosampler:

1. A random access autosampler with corrosion resistant sampling components that is fully controlled by the ICP software shall be provided. The autosampler shall have a flexible rack configuration with a flow through rinse station to minimize sample contamination and hold a minimum capacity of ninety (90) sample vials (minimum 10 mL volume). Rinse times shall be controlled by the ICP-OES computer software with the ability to customize rinse times based on element concentration.

MISCELLANEOUS:

1. The instrument shall be new and a model currently in production. Refurbished or demonstrator instruments are not acceptable.

2. The instrument must be able to comply with all specifications, parameters, and performance criteria required by EPA Method 200.7.

3. The vendor shall offer application and method development support from their operation in the United States.

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4. The system shall be supplied with full documentation including an operator's manual, administration and maintenance manual, spare parts catalog. The vendor shall provide all reagents and standards that are needed for instrument setup and calibration and for method-specific training except for trace element grade acids and reagent grade DI water. The supplied standards shall include calibration standards as well as installation standards.

Analytical Performance:

Vendors shall include documentation demonstrating performance in meeting at or below the following method detection limits (MDLs); MDL data shall provide reference to the testing conditions and water matrix used to develop MDLs.

Table 2. Required MDLs for analytes using EPA method 200.7.

Element MDL (mg/L) Ag 0.01 Al 0.025 As 0.01 B 0.01 Ba 0.01 Be 0.01 Ca 0.25 Cd 0.1 Co 0.01 Cr 0.01 Cu 0.04 Fe 0.01 K 0.01

Mg 0.25 Mn 0.01 Mo 0.01 Na 0.5 Ni 0.01 P 0.25 Pb 0.01 Sb 0.01 Se 0.01 Si 0.25

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Sr 0.01 Tl 0.01 V 0.01 Zn 0.01

INSTALLATION AND TRAINING

The bidder shall provide:

1. A one-year warranty for the instrument and all auxiliary equipment that includes parts (non-consumable), labor, and travel.

2. The warranty period will commence upon final acceptance of the system after method-specific on-site training has been completed.

3. A qualified service engineer to provide initial instrument installation, setup, and calibration onsite at Reclamation’s laboratory in Yuma, Arizona within thirty (30) days of delivery.

4. b. All necessary cables, parts, and accessories must be supplied by the Quoter in order for the Ion Chromatograph system to be completely operable upon installation, unless otherwise specified.

5. A qualified representative to provide a minimum of four (4) days onsite training specific to US EPA Method 200.7 to approximately five (5) Government personnel.

Training shall include setup of a working EPA 200.7 method with full method QC.

An analysis run must be done during this training period using Government supplied sample set of ten (10) samples, plus quality control (QC) samples that includes known samples, single blind samples, and duplicate samples. The QC on these must meet Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) laboratory licensure requirements.

6. Training shall provide a thorough demonstration of instrument functions, maintenance, operation performance, and basic troubleshooting.

7. The full-service contract shall be renewable yearly at Reclamation’s option for 4 years after the initial first year, where warranty covers the instrument. Costs shall include anticipated escalation costs.

8. The full-service contract shall include scheduled semiannual visits, unscheduled visits due to equipment or software malfunctions/breakdowns, labor, parts, and travel expenses required to maintain proper operation of the instrument including the accessories, software, and purchased peripherals.

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9. The Vendor shall provide a detailed checklist describing, at a minimum, the tasks to be performed by the service engineer during the preventive maintenance visit. The services to be provided shall maintain the instrument at a performance level equivalent to when the instrument was originally installed.

DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE:

The performance period shall commence on the date the contract is executed and all items shall be delivered within 6 weeks after receipt of order. Delivery shall be to 7301 Calle Agua Salada, Yuma, AZ 85364.

The Vendor’s proposal shall include:

A detailed list of the units and components to be supplied and shipped with catalog/part numbers, quantities to be supplied, and a brief description. A copy of the material data sheet for each reagent or chemical to be supplied.

1. Instructions for Reclamation warehouse to use on receipt of the order.

Instructions shall include whether the boxes or crates are to be opened by the warehouse or only inspected for exterior damage to the boxes and opened later by the vendor’s.

2. Specifications of the ICP instrument, data system, and all required peripheral hardware;

3. Terms of the instrument warranties and extended service contracts;

4. Remaining timeframe for factory support of the proposed instrument model;

5. Detailed description of onsite services for instrument setup and training;

6. Site preparation list which details all items and specifications needed at Government site for proper instrument operation;

7. Instrument performance data with respect to the elements and detection levels specified in this document including any relevant comparison studies to show compliance with EPA Method 200.7;

8. A detailed cost breakdown and;

9. Delivery schedule.

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3. REFERENCES

1. USEPA Method 200.7 “DETERMINATION OF METALS AND TRACE

ELEMENTS IN WATER AND WASTES BY INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA-

ATOMIC EMISSION”, Revision 4.4 EMMC Version