ESBD_415187_1746037769322_582-25-08954 Attachment A.pdf

Solicitation Number: 582-25-08954

Attachment A Specifications

Specifications for Nicolet iS50 FTIR Spectrometer

Description: A Nicolet iS50 FTIR Advanced KBr Gold Spectrometer is needed by the Calibration Laboratory Team to replace old equipment that is nearing the end of the vendor specified lifetime. The FTIR spectrometer and all the additional items included in the purchase will be used for the verification of sulfur dioxide, nitric oxide, and carbon monoxide Environmental Protection Agency Protocol Gas Standards that are used to calibrate instrumentation and ensure the quality of data collected at air monitoring stations across the state.

Minimum General Specifications.

The Nicolet iS50 FT-IR Spectrometer must have the following:

• Built-in diamond ATR installed and always ready.

• Spectral Range, Standard System 7800–350 cm-1

• Spectral Range, CsI Optics 6400–200 cm-1

• Spectral Range, Multi-Range Optics 27,000–10 cm-1

• Optical Resolution, Mid-IR 0.09 cm-1, with variable aperture feature

• Signal-to-Noise, 1 minute scan, Peak-to-Peak, 4 cm-1 55,000:1

• Signal-to-Noise, 5 second scan, Peak-to-Peak, 4 cm-1 13,000:1

• Ordinate Linearity 0.07%T

• Wavenumber Precision Better than 0.01 cm-1

• Wavenumber Accuracy Better than 0.001 cm-1

• Scan Velocity (15 values) 0.158–6.28 cm/sec

• Rapid Scan, Spectra Per Second 65 (at 16 cm-1), 95 (at 32 cm-1)

• Gold optics good for far IR, mid IR and near IR operations

• Accepts all Nicolet Smart Accessories

• Included OMNIC analysis and calibration software for quantitative and qualitative method development

• 120v, 2.5 meter, 10A, 3-point conductor power cord

SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

A. Delivery to be made to TCEQ, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building B, Austin, Texas 78753. Routine delivery response to the agency shall be within 75 calendar days after receipt of order.

B. All equipment must be bid new, of current production and must include the manufacturer’s standard parts and accessories.

C. At least one (1) hardcopy and one (1) digital manual shall accompany each instrument. The manuals shall include complete operating instructions, circuit descriptions, theory of operation, location of controls and switches, maintenance, and service instructions. The manual shall include schematic diagrams, lists of commonly replaced parts, warnings and safety precautions, etc.

D. Warranty period: complete coverage of system, parts and labor for a minimum of one year from date of acceptance following the testing period as described in E below. A 5-year warranty from the date of installation for the following parts: Interferometer, laser, source.

E. The goods or materials ordered with this request will be tested upon installation and be accepted within forty-five (45) days. Payment will be made within thirty (30) days after tests have been completed and goods or materials are found to meet specifications or the day that the invoice for goods or material was received, whichever is later.