RFI.docx

Memorandum for Record

This is a Request for Information in order to seek out any and all sources that may be able to provide the listed items for a Universal Tester System at Tyndall AFB, FL. This is for Market Research purposes only and does not constitute any means of a solicitation for these products. If a quote is provided based upon this request it will be solely used for market research and will not be used in any binding form to the Government.

Please submit any and all information to SrA Dominick Cagle at dominick.cagle@us.af.mil by 03 August 2016 - Wednesday at 1:00pm Central Standard Time if there is an interest in providing the following products.

NAICS Code: 334516

Item Description

1 Universal Tester, data acquisition and analysis system with installed software, installation and warranty

Salient Characteristics

1.1 Unit must be assembled in an ISO 9001 certified facility.

1.2 Load cell must be within ±0.5% of displayed test force to 1/1000 of rated cell capacity (20kN load cell). Conforms to JIS B7721 Class .5, EN 10002-2 Grade 1, ISO 7500-1 Class 1, BS1610 Class 1, and ASTM E4. (N = Newton)

1.3 The tester must be capable of both analog and digital data acquisition.

1.4 The tester must be capable of performing tensile, compression, flexural, sheering, adhesion, torsion, and flow testing for plastic, metal, and ceramic samples.

1.5 The system must be capable of measuring a range of 1N-50kN within the same housing.

1.6 Cross head must have a speed range of .00005 to 1000 mm/min. With ±0.1% precision rating.

1.7 Crosshead detection must be within ±0.1% of indicated value.

1.8 Data acquisition rate must be at 5000Hz and data sampling rate must be at 300Hz.

1.9 Switching between analysis types must be accomplished quickly and by a single user.

2. Universal Tester Data Acquisition and Analysis System with Installed Software:

2.1 The software must allow for automatic data collection.

2.2 It must allow for method creation of every possible configuration.

2.3 Must be capable of providing stress/strain curves.

2.4 PC workstation must be provided.

2.5 System must not be on a network.

3. Installation and Warranty:

3.1 Installation must performed by factory trained service personnel.

3.2 On-site training is mandatory.

3.3 The tester must be warranted for one year from the date of installation.

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