Computerized_Radiography_System_SOW_-_Draft.pdf

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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

COMPUTERIZED RADIOGRAPHY SYSTEM

76th AMXG, TINKER AFB, OKLAHOMA

26 January 2015

1.0 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

1.1. The Aircraft NDI Branch of the 76

th

Aircraft Maintenance Group (76 th

AMXG) at Tinker

AFB, Oklahoma is soliciting purchase of two (2) computerized radiography systems and accessories. Included with the system is 2 to 5 days of training on the system operation to be conducted at Tinker AFB.

1.2. Training objectives shall consist of operation, application demonstration on user supplied parts, routine maintenance and user calibration of the system and software. Training shall be for up to six

(6) individuals.

2.0. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

2.1. COMPUTERIZED RADIOGRAPHY (CR) SYSTEM DESCRIPTION. The system shall be a flat bed, table-top system and shall include as a minimum the following:

• Integrated Reader/Erasure System (Imaging Plate (IP) Scanner)

• Controller/workstation to support IP scanner and software

• Software for supporting CR image

• Two (2) special carrier plates (if needed) for irregular shaped imaging plates with any special tools required to insert or extract plates from the scanner.

• Capability of using rigid cassettes compatible with VMI and GE systems or furnished with the following sizes – 4 each of 14” x 17”, 2 each of 8” x 10”, 2 each of 5” x 7”, if required to load IP into reader.

• USAF Computed Radiography Process Control Standard, NSN 6635-01-555-4372.

• Equivalent Penetrameter Sensitivity (EPS) Plaques with case, Raycheck P/N RIQI-2024.

• Aluminum absorber plate (8in x 10in x 0.75 in thk), Raycheck P/N RIQI-AP.

2.2. Additional specific requirements are noted in the following.

Quantities required:

2 ea – Complete CR system (basic system listed above)

5 ea - High resolution IP, 5x7.

2.3. REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS

2.3.1. CR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TESTING. The CR system shall meet the performance qualifications as noted in USAF Report No. AFRL/RXS 12-002 “Computed Radiography Systems for USAF Airframe Crack Detection Applications and Development of System Performance

Requirements and Product Description (Evaluation Report)” dated 2 February 2012.

2.3.2. IMAGING PLATE COMPATABILITY. The CR system shall be capable of using commercially available imaging plates.

2.3.3. POWER REQUIREMENT. The overall CR System shall operate within an automatic sensing range from 110 to 220 volt AC +/-10%, in 60 Hz power source.

2.3.4. OPERATING TEMPERATURE. The CR System and accessories shall perform to the specifications in this purchase description throughout temperatures from 32 to 100 degrees F at

90% +/- 5% RH.

2.3.5. STORAGE TEMPERATURE. The CR System and accessories shall perform to the specifications in this purchase description following storage in temperatures from 20 to 140 degrees

F.

2.3.6. INTEGRATED READER/ERASURE SYSTEM. The Image Reader (IR) system or IP scanner is an electronic processor, designed to extract the latent image from the radiographic collection media at a minimum 12 bit gray scale depth, and subsequently erasing them for reuse in one single cycle. The bench top IR system shall be provided as part of the CR system. The IP erasure shall be integrated into the IR system. The IR system shall accept the following standard IP sizes: 5”x7”, 8”x10”, and 14”x17”. The IR system shall accommodate custom (irregular) IP sizes and shapes with a minimum of 2” x 2” size. The IR shall be capable of using standard commercial

IPs.

2.3.7. SCAN. The IR system shall read and erase the storage phosphors in a single cycle. The method of reading shall be in one single pass.

2.3.8. SPATIAL RESOLUTION. The spatial resolution is the actual size of the pixel in real units.

The scanner shall be capable of acquiring data from the IR at a minimum value of 50 microns in both X and Y directions.

2.3.9. IMAGE PROCESSING SOFTWARE. Imaging Processing Software shall be included with the CR System. All software for this system shall be lifetime licensed and revisions made during the life of the contract shall be included at no additional charge. Any required software “keys” shall be furnished with the system.

2.3.10. IMAGING PROCESSING SOFTWARE TOOLS. The CR system image analysis software shall be capable of leveling the image in no more than two operations. All image manipulations and calculations must be conducted with at least 12-bit grayscale pixel depth. Image viewing software shall provide the following “tools” as a minimum:

Window/Level – Ability to manually adjust the Window (contrast) and Level (brightness).

Pan – Ability to manually pan the image.

Magnification.

o Ability to manually adjust the magnification (zoom) up to a minimum of 400%., including the ability to display the image at 1:1 pixel mapping.

o Ability to display a thumbnail view indicating the displayed portion of the image relative to the entire image when using digital magnification.

o Ability to display the digital magnification (zoom) level.

o Area of interest floating magnifier tool with a minimum magnification of 300%.

o Gray Value Readout. Ability to measure and display the gray value of individual pixels.

o Measurement.

Ability to obtain calibrated measurements in linear, area, and angle, with user selectable metric or English format, with the ability to compensate for any geometric enlargement.

Ability to generate a user defined area of interest, capable of calculating the histogram of gray values, as well as the mean, standard deviation, and signal-to-noise ratio in the area of interest.

Ability to generate a line profile of gray values using a line of variable width and length specified by the user.

Image Manipulation and Enhancements.

o Ability to initially display images without image enhancements and then allow the user to apply filters, edge enhancements or contrast enhancements as desired.

o Ability to display the image in either negative or positive polarity.

o Ability to change image display orientation, including the ability to mirror and rotate the image at 90 degree intervals.

o Ability to include inspector generated annotations on the image including but not limited to text, circle/box outlines, and arrows.

o Ability to include technique information including but not limited to kV, mA, time, source-to-detector distance, and general notes.

o Ability to display any selected DICONDE data on the image o Ability to display the image menu algorithms applied to the image.

Ability to attach other files to the image data file

Ability to print hard copies from any “Windows” based printer as well as any specialty printers with both reflected, and transmitted light formats of various sizes, and a 1 to 1 printing capability.

2.3.11. SOFTWARE CHARACTERISTICS. The minimum Imaging Processing Software characteristics of the software package shall be:

2.3.12. KEY SEARCH. The method or technique for image selection and retrieval, as a minimum shall include - by date, subject, subject material, subject classification, and “Keyword Search” function.

2.3.13. DATA INTEGRITY. The Imaging Processing Software shall maintain data integrity of original file without manipulation of original image. Method of tracking enhancements shall be incorporated, with a minimum of: user name, date, and time.

2.3.14. WINDOWS. The Imaging Processing Software shall be capable of showing multiple window displays for comparison of images with a minimum of two (2) windows with four (4) windows being desired. The Imaging Processing Software shall permit the user to manipulate all open window images.

2.3.15. WINDOWS IMAGE ENHANCEMENT. The multiple display windows shall have the ability to select all or any of the multiple smaller windows and apply enhancements to the selected windows.

2.3.16. WINDOWS THUMBNAIL IMAGE. Images of radiography components shall provide a thumbnail display of the image. Upon selection of the thumbnail image, the CR System shall have the capability to convert to a full screen display of any selected thumbnail.

2.3.17. DICONDE COMPLIANT. The Imaging Processing Software shall demonstrate compliance to the American Society Testing Material (ASTM) published Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) standard. Conformance to the National Electronics

Manufacture Association (NEMA) published standard, Digital Imaging and Communications in

Medicine (DICOM), is UNACCEPTABLE. See ASTM E2339-06, “Standard Practice for

DICONDE”.

2.3.18. IMAGE FILE FORMATS. The Imaging Processing Software shall provide image file formats in DICONDE, with the ability to export in other common digital formats (i.e. JPEG, BITMAP, PNG, GIF). All image file format shall employ lossless compression techniques.

2.3.19. EXPORT DATA FORMAT. The Imaging Processing Software shall have the ability to export data format for sharing and archiving in an industrially acceptable format. Image File

Storage capability must be provided on the Main System Hard Drive. The Image File Storage capability shall come with the ability to be removed, if necessary or archive to a Compact Diskette

(CD) and Digital Video Diskette (DVD). In addition to the Image Files, the CD/DVD shall be loaded with the Viewing Software. The Software must be DICONDE compliant. The following list of tools shall be included in the software package as a minimum:

• Window and Level

• Edge Treatments

• Zoom and Scroll

• Region of Interest (ROI) Magnifier

• Printing Functions

2.3.20. MULTIPLE EXPORT FILE FORMATS. The imaging processing software shall not be stored in any proprietary format that cannot be transferred to a common public storage format. The stored image shall facilitate interoperability with commonly acceptable image data formats. The original image and any images that permit ROI for analysis shall employ lossless compression techniques.

2.3.21. IMPORTING IMAGE FILES. The Imaging Processing Software shall be capable of

Importing Image Files from the CR Workstation, portable hard disc drives, CD, and DVD.

2.3.22. ARCHIVING AND SHARING SYSTEM. The Archiving and Sharing System must support a stand-alone MS Windows operating system workstation type, complete with computer station, mouse, keyboard, and flat panel display.

2.3.23. ARCHIVING. The Imaging Processing Software shall have the capability of importing and exporting image files that are DICONDE compliant. Either the CR workstation or the CR reader terminal shall come equipped with the ability to burn CD and DVD. In addition to image files, the

CD/DVD shall be loaded with viewing software. The Software must be DICONDE compliant.

2.3.24. DIGITAL IMAGE QUALITY FACTORS. The image shall be defined by pixel size, brightness resolution (pixel depth), and spatial resolution. The image quality shall meet a threshold of 2-1T sensitivity.

2.3.25. BRIGHTNESS RESOLUTION. The brightness resolution shall be defined by how the pixel depth changes to increase or decrease the level of brightness by a single bit. The pixel depth shall have a minimum pixel value of 12-bits.

2.3.26. IMAGE PROCESSING VIEWING SOFTWARE. Software for viewing files shall be furnished with the system that requires no licensing and available for unlimited users.

2.4. CONTROLLER/WORKSTATION

2.4.1. CR WORKSTATION. The CR Workstation hardware components as a minimum shall consist of the computer system, keyboard, mouse, hard disc drive (HDD), CD/DVD RW and monitor in order to support the IR system and Imaging Processing software. Additionally, the workstation shall have Windows 7 operating system (unless otherwise specified by imaging software requirement), at least 3 USB ports, 1 terabyte hard disc drive, sufficient CPU and memory to view and analyze 4 images simultaneously without system degradation, and 1 terabyte external

USB HDD.

2.4.2. REMOVABLE STORAGE. The CR workstation shall support removable storage media. The overall CR storage media shall have the ability to erase all stored images by a single confirmation/command approach.

2.4.3. DISPLAY MONITOR. The CR workstation shall have a high resolution flat panel display.

A minimum twenty-one (21) inches flat panel display with a minimum resolution of five (5) mega pixels shall be provided.

• Visual test pattern. Monitor software shall include the SMPTE RP133 test pattern, and the ability to display the test pattern on the high resolution monochrome display monitor.

• Self-diagnostic capability. Monitor software shall include self-diagnostic software, including but not limited to, display brightness checks on the high resolution monochrome display monitor.

2.5. RELIABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY PROGRAM

The contractor shall develop and implement a Reliability and Maintainability program that addresses the required reliability parameters as specified. The reliability confidence level shall be at 95% to ensure successful mission completion and the inherent availability level goal of 99.8%.

2.5.1. MEAN-TIME-BETWEEN-FAILURE (MTBF). The predicted MTBF value shall not be lower than 1050 hours.

2.5.2. MEAN-TIME-TO-REPAIR (MTTR). The MTTR value shall not be higher than 2.1 hours.

The repair time shall be defined as the time required to fault isolate, remove and replace, repair, adjust and verification.

2.6. OPERATION AND TECHNICAL MANUALS/SOFTWARE. CR System’s Operation and

Technical Manual shall be provided and at a minimum shall include two (2) copies of the following:

CR System Technical Operation and Maintenance.

CR System Illustrated Parts Breakdown including compatible IPs available commercially.

Obligatory Service and Calibration Maintenance Schedule Requirements

Vendor/Contractor’s Point of Contact for information on installation services, training classes, other training resources, as well as service and calibration requirements.

CD copy of PC software required to restore the PC to a fully functional status.

2.7. ACCESSORIES

High resolution IP, capable of 50 micron or better resolution, 5x7 inch.

2.8. WARRANTY

The CR systems shall be furnished with a one (1) year warranty for parts and labor to repair/replace defective components due to manufacturing defects.

2.9 TRAINING

2.9.1. Two (2) to five (5) days of recommended manufacturer training shall be included with the system. The length of training is to be determined by the supplier based on normal training required for the system. Training shall include operation, application demonstration on user parts

(supplied by user), routine maintenance, and user calibration of the system and software. Training shall be conducted at Tinker AFB for up to six (6) individuals.

2.9.2. The contractor shall provide all training materials necessary for up to six individuals. An

SVGA monitor can be provided for display of training materials. Normal duty hours are from 0645 to 1530 hours (6:45 AM to 3:30 PM), CST, Monday through Friday. Training shall be conducted during these hours.

3.0. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

3.1. Work Area Access: Government escorts for non-National Security cleared personnel are required when work will be performed in secure controlled access facilities and restricted zones.

To ensure performance starts as soon as possible, the successful contractor shall provide the names, social security numbers, driver's license numbers, state of issue, and birth date of the personnel who shall be performing work onsite for this contract. This information is required by the 72 Security

Forces Squadron to grant contractor access to Tinker AFB.

3.2. Secure Areas: The contractor shall ensure all employees comply with all security requirements imposed by the local installation commander at all times, and follow all instructions of the organizational commander having jurisdiction over the area being serviced in all matters pertaining to security and safety. The contractor and his personnel shall be required to coordinate and schedule all work in classified or restricted areas with appropriate Government representatives three (3) calendar days prior to entering these areas.

4.0. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: The government will provide access to all base areas required for project completion. Entrance to sensitive areas shall be coordinated to minimize disruption to unit missions. The government is responsible for providing an escort for the contractor into restricted access and controlled areas. If the contractor has the required clearance information, the contractor’s personnel may be issued appropriate Air Force credentials.

5.0. PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY: The contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, aircraft, equipment, and vegetation on the government installation. If the contractor fails to use reasonable care and causes damage to any of this property, the contractor shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the government as the contracting officer directs. If the contractor fails or refuses to make such repair or replacement, the contractor shall be liable for the cost, which may be deducted from the contract price.

6.0. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Training shall commence within two (2) weeks after receipt of system components at Tinker AFB. Coordination of training dates shall be through 76

AMXG/QPI.

7.0. REFERENCES: Not a comprehensive or exclusive list. When any of these publications is superseded the most current version on the day of contract award shall prevail.

• DoD 5200.08-R, “Physical Security Program,” April 9, 2007

• USAF Force Protection Command and Control Systems Program Office (ESC/FD), "Integrated Base Defense Security Systems (IBDSS) Capability Document."

• AFI 31-101, "Air Force Physical Security Program."

• UG-2031-SHR. "User's Guide on Protection Against Terrorist Vehicle Bombs," May 1998.

• HSPD-12 Directive, "Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors," 27 Aug. 2004.

• DHS-M-05-04, "Implementation of HSPD-12," 5 Aug. 2005.

• NIST FIPS-201, "Personal Identify Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and

Contractors," Mar 2006.