M27-004 Zeiss Metallographs - 12 -Updated SOW.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

Two (2) Zeiss Metallographs

(Axio Observer 5 Materials Microscope Systems)

M27-004 Zeiss Metallographs

FSC: 6650

NAICS: 334516

Prepared by

OBCA / PZIMA

18 August 2026

PREAMBLE

Commander’s Safety Intent

The safety of everyone on Tinker AFB is our top priority. All Individuals must accept personal responsibility for safety and seek opportunities for improving the safety of our work environment. Everyone working on Tinker AFB is challenged to find, fix (if able) and report all hazards and near-misses. It is our shared duty to take every reasonable step and precaution to prevent accidents and preserve the health/safety of each Contractor and

Government employee.

1 SCOPE. This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the effort required for the purchase of two (2) complete and ready to use Zeiss Metallographs (Axio Observer 5 Materials Microscope

Systems), including all associated hardware, software, to include Delivery, Installation, Performance Verification, Calibration and Training at two (2) locations at Tinker Air Force

Base, OK. The specific building and post locations will be provided in the attached Location

Schedule.

2 REQUIREMENTS

2.1 General. The Contractor shall provide to the Government Point of Contact (GPOC) the date that the Delivery, Installation, Performance Verification, Calibration and Training will begin. This date shall be provided a minimum of five (5) business days prior to installation beginning. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all services, parts and components provided under this contract are in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions outlined in this SOW.

2.2 Item Description. Zeiss Metallographs (Axio Observer 5 Materials Microscope Systems) shall meet the specifications as defined below:

2.2.1 To be considered technically acceptable for award, the offeror's proposal must include a detailed and itemized parts list that allows for a comprehensive technical evaluation.

This parts list must, at a minimum:

• Clearly identify a description for each component, part, and accessory being offered.

• Include the Manufacturer's Part Number for each item.

• Specify the quantity for each item.

2.2.2 Proposals that do not include a detailed parts list sufficient for technical evaluation may be deemed unacceptable by the Government.

a. Axio Observer 5 Materials Microscope Stand

(1) Part Number: 12-4310089903

(2) Quantity: two (2)

(3) Features:

• Manual Z focus drive with adjustable stop

• Programmable pushbutton on focus drive, right, to control light intensity

• Light manager, which stores illumination settings of each objective and contrast technique, recalled automatically as each objective is positioned

• 6-position encoded objective turret, brightfield/darkfield, DIC, offers 1.25 to

150X objective magnification without exchange

• 12.5-1500X optical magnification range

• Optional Optovar tube lens (1.25, 1.6, 2.5X) allows higher range of magnification up to 3750X

• 6-position reflector turret, manual, encoded with protection filter

• Apochromatic corrected Köhler illuminated light path

• LCD indicates objective and eyepiece magnification, contrast technique in use and lamp voltage

• Low-position fine and coarse focus knobs

• 12 V/100 W halogen light source with built-in power supply

• Interfaces: CAN, RS232, USB and TCP/IP

• USB cable and power cord

• Built-in power supply, 12V DC 100W, stabilized, 100V…240VAC/50…60Hz/168VA

• One (1) year warranty, parts and labor

b. HD/POL/FL Light Train Apochromatic, Epi-Illumination, Manual

(1) Part Number: 12-4236089001

(3) Included in Axio Observer 3m Stand Slots for manual stop sliders

(4) Features:

• Slot 6x30 for polarizer slider, 90 rotatable

• 3-Position filter slider, dia. 25mm

• Beam path apochromatic corrected

• Transmission from 340 to 700 nm greater than 50%

c. FL Shutter, Internal, Reflected Light, for Axio Observer D1/7m

(1) Part Number: 12-423625

d. Path Deflection Mirror Insert for Beam Splitting, Side Port

(1) Part Number: 12-1069227

e. Iris Stop Slider, Field Diaphragm, Manual

(1) Part Number: 12-1062360

f. Aperture Iris Slider, Aperture Diaphragm, Manual

(1) Part Number: 12-1148980

g. LCD Display with Holder for Axio Observer D1m

(1) Part Number: 12-432923

• lines of display: nosepiece position, objective magnification, contrasting technique, reflector turret assignment, optovar factor, scale of intermediate image and lamp brightness

h. Illuminator microLED 3

(1) Part Number: 12-4230539074

• Illuminator microLED 3 for mounting on the lamp interface for transmitted-light or reflected-light illumination

• Colour temperature 5700 K

• Colour rendering index >90

i. Binocular Tube, 45°/23 mm Field of View, with Manual Shutter, for Axio Observer

(1) Part Number: 12-425537

j. Reflector Turret, 6-Position, Manual, Encoded, for Axio Observer D1/7m

(1) Part Number: 12-424946

k. Protection Filter for Reflector Turret, for Axio Observer

(1) Part Number: 12-1068113

l. Tube Lens (Optovar) Turret, 3-Position, 1x Included, Encoded

(1) Part Number: 12-431012

m. Dust Cover for Axio Observer

(1) Part Number: 12-459330

n. Video Port, Left 60N, 2-Position, 0/100, 80/20, for Axio Observer 3/5

(1) Part Number: 12-425150

o. Optovar Lens, 1.6X, for Axio Observer 5/7m

(1) Part Number: 12-1268705

p. Optovar Lens, 2.5X, for Axio Observer

(1) Part Number: 12-1005856

q. Stage, Mechanical 130 mm x 85 mm, Reflected Light for Axio Observer

(1) Part Number: 12-4320169902

• Three (3) plate stage

• Dual ball bearing guideways for high precision manual XY movement

• XY controls can be mounted for left or right-hand use

• Requires mounting frame K and stage inserts

r. Stage Insert, Metal, 160 x 110 mm, 28 mm Opening (Recommended for 1.25"

Mounts)

(1) Part Number: 12-4513459902

• Fits directly into the stage. Therefore, insert frames such as the Mounting

Frame K for Reflected Light (12-451244) are not required.

• NOTE: Not compatible with Scanning Stage 130x85 mot P; CAN

(12-4320319902/-9901/-000) when using dark field objectives.

s. Universal Mounting Frame K

(1) Part Number: 12-451352

t. Eyepiece, PL 10X/23 mm Field of View, Focusing

(1) Part Number: 12-4440369000

(2) Quantity: four (4)

u. Eyepiece Reticle, 10 mm x 100 Divisions, 26 mm Diameter

(1) Part Number: 120-KR207

v. Reflector Cube, Brightfield, ACR, P&C

(1) Part Number: 12-4249289901

• ACR - Automatic Component Recognition, on Applicable Microscopes

• Push & Click, for easy and quick installation

• Includes removable neutral density filter to reduce light exposure

w. Reflector Cube, Darkfield, ACR, P&C

(1) Part Number: 12-4249229901

• P&C - Push & Click, for easy and quick installation

x. Reflector Cube, POL, ACR, P&C

(1) Part Number: 12-4249239901

• P&C - Push & Click, for easy and quick installation

• Polarizer module, requires analyzer for polarized light imaging

y. Analyzer Slider D/A with Lambda Plate, 360° Rotation

(1) Part Number: 12-428102

• Position 1 with analyzer fixed and lambda plate 360° rotatable

• Position 2 with clear aperture to allow mounting of filters with dia. 32 mm

• Requires Polarizer for polarized light imaging

z. Reflector Cube, C-DIC/TIC, ACR, P&C, for use with C-DIC Sliders

(1) Part Number: 12-4249419000

• P&C - Push & Click, for easy and quick installation

• For use with C-DIC sliders only

• Optimized for circular DIC in reflected light

aa. C-DIC Slider C1, for 6x20 Comp Slots, EC EP 5x-100x/EC EPN 5x-20x/LD EC EPN

20x-50x

(1) Part Number: 12-1105192

(3) For use with the following objectives:

• EC EpiPlan 5X-100X

• EC EpiPlan Neofluar 5X-20X

• LD EC EpiPlan Neofluar 20X-50X

ab. C-DIC Slider C2, for 6x20 Comp Slots, EC EPN 50x-100x/LD EC EPN 100x

(1) Part Number: 12-1105193

(3) For use with the following objectives:

• EC EpiPlan Neofluar 50X-100X

• LD EC EpiPlan Neofluar 100X

ac. Objective, EC EpiPlan Neofluar 2.5X/0.06 BF/DF, 15 mm Working Distance, M27

Thread

(1) Part Number: 12-4223209960

ad. Objective, EC EpiPlan Neofluar 5X/0.13 BF/DF/DIC, 14.5 mm Working Distance, M27 Thread

(1) Part Number: 12-1156514

ae. Objective, EC EpiPlan Neofluar 10X/0.25 BF/DF/DIC, 9 mm Working Distance,

(1) Part Number: 12-4223429960

af. Objective, EC EpiPlan Neofluar 20X/0.50 BF/DF/DIC, 2.2 mm Working Distance,

(1) Part Number: 12-1156524

ag. Objective, EC EpiPlan Neofluar 50X/0.80 BF/DF/DIC, 0.60 mm Working Distance,

(1) Part Number: 12-4223729961

ah. Objective, EC EpiPlan Neofluar, 100x/0.90 BF/DF/DIC, 0.60 mm

(1) Part Number: 12-4223929961

ai. Filter Slider for Axio Observer, 3-Position for 25 mm Filters

(1) Part Number: 12-1062259

aj. Filter Set, Gray, Neutral Density, 25 mm Diameter, (1.5,6,12, (2)25, 50%

Transmission), for Axio Imager only

(1) Part Number: 12-4879319901

ak. Camera Adapter, 0.63X C-Mount 60N, for 2/3" Chip Cameras (Axio Imager, Axio

Observer, Discovery, AxioVert A1m, Axio Scope Camera Adapter with Threaded

Collar)

(1) Part Number: 12-426113

al. Microscopy Workstation Compact (HP Z2 G9) - Intel i7 - 64 GB - 24" Monitor

(1) Part Number: 12-MicroWrkstn-Midrange

(3) System Consists of:

• Microscopy Workstation Compact HP Z2 G1i HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation

-Chipset: Intel W880 - Memory Expansion Slots: 4 x DDR5-RAM modules, MHz - Memory: max. 192 GB RAM (at launch) / 256 GB RAM (later) – PCI

Express Connectors: 1x PCI Express Generation 5 x16 1x PCI Express

Generation 4 x4 (x16 connector) 1x PCI Express Generation 4 x4 1x PCI

Express Generation 4 x1 (x4 connector) - Graphics card onboard: Intel

Graphics, 2 x Display Port 2.1 (max. 3840 x 2160 Pixel) - SSD: 1 x 1 TB

M.2 NVMe – Hard disks: 1 x 12 TB SATA 7200 rpm - Network controller: 1 x GbE LAN interface (RJ 45) - USB: 4 x Type-A SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps, 2 x Type-C SuperSpeed USB 20 Gbps (front) 3 x Type-A Hi-Speed USB 480

Mbps, 2 x Type-ASuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps, 2 x Type-A SuperSpeed USB 10

Gbps (rear) - Certifications & Declarations: CE, CSA, UL, FCC, CCC, KCC

- TPM: BIOS selectable, default off - Power Supply: 700W wide-ranging with country specific plug - Chassis Dimensions: (H x W x D): 388 x 175 x 426 mm - USB Mouse, Rescue Kit

• Processor Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (HP Z2 G1i) High performance processor configuration - Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (8 Performance-cores, 12 Efficient-cores, Performance-core base frequency 3.9 GHz, cache 30 MB) - only for

410201-9915-000 Microscopy Workstation Compact HP Z2 G1i

• Graphics Card NVIDIA RTX A1000 8 GB Professional graphics card for

Microscopy Workstation - 8 GB GDDR6 memory - PCI Express 4.0 Interface x8 - Hardware acceleration of DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6 and CUDA - Support for up to four displays - Display outputs: 4 x MiniDisplayPort 1.4a (mDP) –

DisplayPort support for 4 x 32" Display (3840 x 2160 Pixel)

• 4x Memory 16 GB (1x16) DDR5-5600 (HP Z2 G1i) consisting of 1 x 16 GB modul - DDR5 5600 MHz nonECC unbuffered DIMM - can be extended to

32 GB (2 x 410201-1607-000) or 64 GB (4 x 410201-1607-000) - only for

410201-9915-000 Microscopy Workstation Compact HP Z2 G1i

• System Configuration 1b for HP Z2 G1i Installation of Windows 11 IoT

Enterprise LTSC 2024 x64 incl. Windows 11 License - without ZEN Software

Installation - only for 410201-9915-000 Microscopy Workstation Compact

HP Z2 G1i

• Hard disk 12 TB 7200 RPM SATA, additional - maximum count per workstation: 1

• Language Pack English US (O) - Keyboard with English (US) layout

• Monitor TFT 24" HP Series 7 Pro 724pn (61 cm) (O) Visible diagonal: 61 cm, 16:10 Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixel @ 100 Hz Brightness: 350 nits

Contrast: 1500:1 Viewing angle: horizontal 178 degree, vertical 178 degree

Video input: DisplayPort1.2, HDMI 1.4 Data connectors: 4 x USB Type-A

5Gbps Power consumption: Maximum 69 W, Typical 36 W, Standby 0.5 W

Dimensions incl. stand (H x W x D): 52.14 cm x 53.17 cm x 19.5 cm Weight incl.

stand: 4.8 kg Ergonomic features:Tilt: -5°to +20°, Swivel:-45° to +45°, Height adjustable 15 cm, Pivot rotation: -90° to +90° Certification and compliance:

CE, CB, GS, TÜV, FCC, TCO Operating voltage: 100-240 V, country-specific power cable

• One (1) Year Warranty, Parts and Labor

am. Microscopy Camera Axiocam 705 color R2 (D) High Performance microscopy camera

(1) Part Number: 12-4265609051

• Driver software 64 bit USB 3.0 PCIe x1 interface

• USB 3.0 cable 3 m and IR barrier filter (coated)

• Sensor Type: SONY IMX250 Exmor CMOS, -SONY Pregius Global Shutter

Color filter array

• Number of Pixels: 2464 (H) x 2056 (V) = 5.07

• Mega pixel Pixel Size: 3.45 µm x 3.45 µm Chip Size: 8.5 mm x 7.1 mm, equivalent to 2/3" (diagonal 11.1 mm)

• Spectral Range: With IR barrier filter approx. 400 nm to 720 nm

• Full Well Capacity: Approx. 11,000 e at gain 1x (typ.)

• Adjustable Signal -Amplification: 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x

• Selectable -Resolution (color and monochrome): H x V Binning Factor (1x1 to 5x5 digital) 2464 x 2056 1x1 Basic Resolution 1232 x 1028 2x2 816 x 684

3x3 608 x 514 4x4 480 x 410 5x5 (at 2x2 combined analog and digital binning for further increase of sensitivity) H x V Subsampling Factor 2464 x 2056 1x1

1232 x 1028 2x2 Live Frame Rate: (1 ms exposure, default setting Fast Mode)

H x V Frame Rate (fps) 1232 x 1028 30

• Frame Rates for TimeSeries Recording: (1 ms exposure, further depending on hardware and software configuration) H x V (ROI) Frame Rate (fps) 2464 x

2056 60 1920 x 1080 115 1232 x 1028 173 (2x2 subsampling, full field of view) 1024 x 1024 121 512 x 512 235 1920 x 256 436 Read Noise Full Well

Capacity

• Dynamic Range (at gain) 2.20e (1x) 11,000 e 1:5000 1.74 e (2x) 5,000 e

1:3100 1.48 e (4x) 2,700 e 1:1800 1.29 e (8x) 1,300 e 1:1300 1.15 e (16x) 690 e 1: 600

• HDR Mode Dynamic Range 1:25,000 Software Supported

• Camera Operation: Exposure time adjustment with continuous, automatic or manual mode, adjustable over or under-exposure mode, optional measurement on defined target area (spot-meter), adjustable color saturation, White balance adjustment interactive or automatic mode with selectable target white balance color (warmer / colder)

• Readout of Sensor Sub Regions ("ROI"): Adjustable Digitization: 8, 12, 14 bit / pixel (8 out of 14 bit or compression mode) Dark Current: <(><<)> 0.5 e/p/s @ 18 °C sensor temperature

• Cooling: Stabilized temperature to 18 °C (for ambient temperatures from 18

°C to 30 ° C) Exposure Time Range: 0.1 ms to 60 s

• Hardware Trigger: Trigger-In for exposure time control, Trigger-Out for exposure time, Readout time and trigger ready status (further accessories required)

• Status-LED for Camera: Color coded operation status, dimmable

• Camera Interface: USB 3.0 (Optional operation with USB 2.0 at reduced frame rate)

• Optical Interface: C-Mount Thread Depth for Objectives: max. 5 mm Size /

Weight: Approx. 10.8 cm x 7.8 cm x 5,1 cm (2.3" x 3.2" x 2,0") / 580 g

• Housing: Blue anodized aluminum, with cooling fins on top, 1/4" photo thread for tripod mount

• Registration: CE

• Power Supply: Provided by USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, max. 7 W consumption

• Environmental Conditions: 5 °C to 35 °C, max. 80% relative air humidity, not condensing, free air circulation required

• Supported Operating Systems: for ZEN: Windows 10 x64

• Supported Application -Software: ZEN 3.6 (blue edition, Hotfix 3.6.6) or higher, ZEN core 3.5 (Hotfix 3.5.4) or higher

• The required application software is available via the ZEISS Download

Center.

an. ZEN Core, Image Analysis Software, v3.13

(1) Part Number: 12-4101350011313

(3) Software suite for microscope image acquisition, processing, analysis, and data connectivity:

• Customizable Interface: Configurable graphical user interface with a workbench concept for tailored workflows and routine tasks.

• Multi-Screen Support: Enables seamless operation across multiple displays.

• Full HW Integration: Supports the complete range of ZEISS microscopes

(including Visioner 1) configurable via MicroToolbox, Axiocam cameras and additional components.

• Interactive and Automatic Control: Provides interactive and automated control of individual motorized microscope components, with seamless transfer of information from encoded components into the software.

• Image Acquisition: Supports black-and-white, RGB, high-resolution and high-sensitivity cameras.

• Advanced Acquisition Features: Includes HDR, Panorama and manual

Extended Depth of Focus (EDF) acquisitions.

• Electron Microscope Support: Enables basic image acquisition on electron microscopes.

• Image Processing Tools: Provides standard operations for image optimization, including contrast, brightness, gamma, color adjustments, smoothing, sharpening and geometric corrections.

• Interactive Measurements: Perform dimensional measurements interactively, including real-time measurements on live images.

• Input Form Designer: Enables customer-specific data input, including automated data import.

• Report Creation: Generate Microsoft Word and PDF reports, with template modification supported via the ZEN Word add-in.

• Data Management Archive: Efficiently manage documents with features such as search, filter, tagging, viewing, re-opening, structuring, exporting and importing (supports drag-and-drop for any file format).

• User Management: Provides full multi-user environment support with integration into Windows multi-user functionality.

• Data Connectivity: Seamlessly connects to the ZEN Data Storage image database.

• Additional Functionalities: Includes ZEN Connect basic features, 2D

CADoverlay and QUALData Export capabilities.

• Supported Operating System: Windows 11 (not Windows 10 Compatible)

ao. ZEN Toolkit Materials Apps

(1) Part Number: 12-4101360162350

(3) This package contains standard-based workflows for materials applications. The workflows contain all steps from image acquisition, analysis, interactive result display to reporting. Several applications are "AI-ready" and allow the use of machine learning models for image segmentation.

(4) Following applications are included:

• Grain Size Analysis Application for grain size determination with the following three measurement methods: - Planimetric method: Automatic reconstruction of grain borders (single grains measurement and determination of the grain size distribution) - Intercept method: Semiautomatic measurement with chord pattern

• Compare method: Manual with comparative diagrams (wall charts) -

Measurement according to following standards: DIN EN ISO 643:2020;

ASTM E 112-13 Plate I - IV; ASTM E 1382-97; GB/T 6394 2017

• Cast Iron Analysis Application for form and size analysis of graphite particles in cast iron with the following measurement method: - Shape and size distribution in area percentage (optional: graphite arrangement with wall charts) – Provided standard: DIN EN ISO 945 # 2019 - Additional manual reclassification of Phases

• Multiphase analysis Application for automatic measurement of particle size and area content of multiphase samples, also evaluation of porosity -

Detection (gray values or color) and determination of particle size distribution of up to 32 phases - Available measurement parameters: Area, equivalent diameter circle, maximum diameter, perimeter, roundness, elliptical axes A and B, color/gray value - Archiving of all measurements and generated data

• Comparative Diagrams Application for comparing micrographs with comparative charts (Wall Charts) - Comparison with one, two, four or eight

Comparative Diagrams in one view with overlay possibility of image and chart for direct comparison - Provided standards: - Grains: DIN EN ISO

643:2012; ASTM E 112-13 Plate I - IV; GB/T 6394 2002 - Non-metallic inclusions (NMI): ISO4967:2013; GB-10561; EN 10247:2007, ASTM E

45:2013; DIN 50602:1987

• Graphite: EN ISO 945-1: 2008 + Cor. 1: 2010 - Chart Series Creator:

Functionality for generation of customer specific charts Additional information: - The license of the Comparative Diagrams (Wall Chart Images) from the standards is included in the product. The particular standard license has not to be present on the customer's site any longer.

• Layer Thickness Measurement Application for measuring the thickness of layers -Automatic and interactive measurement of simple and complex

(curved) layers - No limits for number of layers per test procedure - Detection of all measuring points (chords) per layer for statistical evaluation -

Parallelization of Chords as post-processing function - Length of measured section as additional result - Provided standards: ASTM B 487 – 2007, DIN

EN ISO 1463 - 2004

ap. ZEN Toolkit 2D

(1) Part Number: 12-4101360168360

• Create flexible automatic pipelines for 2D image analysis. The package provides a wizard for creating and modifying automatic measurement programs.

These measurement programs can be used to automatically analyze image data.

The wizard provides methods for flexible class definition, hierarchical- and zone-of-influence* measurements. The user can choose between different algorithms for segmentation and object separation and can define different range filters.

Additionally to classical segmentation methods, machine learning models can be used for segmentation ("AI-ready"). The available measurement functions include various geometric measurements and intensity measurements, as well as user-defined measurement parameters*. After running the analysis, the images are overlaid with the segmented masks and the measurement result tables are displayed together with interactive plots* (scatterplot, histogram, time series and heatmap). Tables, plots and images are linked, so that the user can explore the results interactively. The created image analysis programs can be used for batch processing. Includes the Bio App cell counting*. (*not ZEN core) The package also provides a number of additional image processing functions belonging to the

Edges,Arithmetics, Morphology, Segmentation and Binary Operations groups.

aq. ZEN Toolkit AI

(1) Part Number: 12-4101360169380

(3) Make use of powerful AI tools. With this package, you can train AI models in

ZEN and ZEN core for various applications:

• Solve your most challenging segmentation tasks within ZEN and ZEN core image analysis workflows.

• Classify segmented objects with ZEN Toolkit 2D using powerful AI models

• De-noise your images using deep learning methods based on Noise2Void

• Train your AI models in a tool optimized specifically for each workflow. The ease of use allows even non-experts to fully utilize the training tools and benefit from powerful AI methods. Thanks to a seamless integration in ZEN and ZEN core, you can use your models directly in the different toolkits (e.g.

2D Toolkit, Bio Apps Toolkit, Smart Acquisition Toolkit, Technical

Cleanliness Analysis, Materials Apps Toolkit) and thus easily process multidimensional datasets such as Z-stacks, time series, multichannel and tiled images. The package supports all image data formats that can be opened in

ZEN and ZEN core, meaning you can also process file formats from other vendors imported via the 3rd party import. The complete ZEN platform is "AI ready", i.e. you can run the once trained models in all supported toolkits in

ZEN and ZEN core. As an alternative to an own training with the ZEN

Toolkit AI, you can let annotation of your data sets and training of a Deep

Neural Network be performed as part of a custom solution (SCS) and just use the specifically trained networks in the various toolkits.

(4) Requirements:

• The use of AI semantic segmentation requires an installation of Zeiss Python.

• Recommended hardware configuration is 8GB GPU and 64GB RAM. Only the CPU and Nvidia-GPUs are supported.

• A one-year subscription for the arivis Cloud platform is included allowing to train

• AI models for ZEN and ZEN core using arivis AI services.

ar. ZEN Toolkit Developer

(1) Part Number: 12-4101360171360

(3) Customization, extension and automation of ZEN and ZEN core. With this package, users can create automated worfklows in ZEN and ZEN core and automate image acquisition, image processing and analysis steps. The package includes an integrated Development Environment (IDE) with editor, debugger and recorder* which allows the control of selected ZEN and ZEN core functionality via scripts. With this macro interface and the Python programming language, users can create both simple macro code as well as advanced scripts. Users can further extend the functionality by including additional libraries. This package also allows to control of ZEN via TCP/IP* and COM* remotely. (*not available for

ZEN core)

2.2.3 Software Version Requirement:

(1) The contractor shall provide the most current, commercially available version of all requested software licenses (e.g., ZEN Core v3.13 or latest available version) at the time of contract award. All delivered software, including any version updates or substitutions for discontinued items, must be fully compatible with the provided workstation computers and the existing microscope hardware specifications.

2.3 Requested Services / Contractor Requirements

2.3.1 Delivery and Installation: The Contractor shall be responsible for the delivery and installation required to provide the Government with two (2) complete and ready to use

Zeiss Metallographs (Axio Observer 5 Materials Microscope Systems), including all associated hardware and software that is ready for immediate operation. This shall include the following:

(1) The Contractor shall be responsible for equipment delivery to two (2) separate locations, at

Tinker Air Force Base, OK 73145 provided on the attached Location Schedule (FOB

Destination), to include all required permits in accordance with (IAW) DOT standards, to the installation area provided on the attached Location Schedule . Contractor shall be responsible for offloading equipment, including any special equipment and/or rigging needed to remove the Zeiss Metallographs (Axio Observer 5 Materials Microscope

Systems) from the transport vehicle/trailer and placement in the designated installation area.

(2) The Government will provide power within 3 feet of the Zeiss Metallographs (Axio

Observer 5 Materials Microscope Systems) installation area. The Contractor shall be responsible for final connection of power IAW Tinker Facility Standards and Tinker

Electrical Standards.

(3) The Contractor shall verify to the Government SME that installation has been completed

IAW standards listed in 2.3.1 (2) and IAW the OEM’s specifications. In addition, the

Contractor shall demonstrate to the Government SME that the Zeiss Metallographs (Axio

Observer 5 Materials Microscope Systems) are fully operational before leaving the facility.

2.3.2 Calibration

(2) The Contractor shall provide commercial calibration and certification on each of the two (2)

Zeiss Metallographs (Axio Observer 5 Materials Microscope Systems) The calibration is all in the software and optics to insure that the measurements recorded in the software are accurate

(3) The calibration of the equipment and the associated calibration certificate must meet

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 17025 requirements. The Contractor shall place a calibration sticker on each of the two (2) Zeiss Metallographs (Axio Observer

5 Materials Microscope Systems) after the calibration is completed.

(4) Certificate of Traceability: The Contractor shall provide to the GPOC, a Calibration

Certificate of Traceability for each of the two (2) Zeiss Metallographs (Axio Observer 5

Materials Microscope Systems).

(5) The Calibration Certificate shall meet ISO 17025. The certificate shall include the following information as a minimum:

a. The title, e.g. “Calibration Report” or “Calibration Certificate”.

b. The name and address of the laboratory and the location of where the calibration was completed if it is different from the equipment location at OC-ALC Tinker Air

Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma (OK) provided on the attached Location Schedule.

c. Unique identification of the calibration report or certificate (e.g., the serial number) on each page as an identifier to ensure the page is recognized as a part of the calibration report or certificate. Each page of the calibration report or certificate shall also be numbered, if applicable, as page one (1) of XX pages. The end of the report or certificate shall be annotated clearly on the last page “End of the Calibration

Report/Certificate”.

d. The name and address of the customer. Note: A requirement for the name and address may be waived with customer coordination/concurrence.

e. Identification of the method used to perform the calibration of the equipment. Note:

The calibration report or certificate shall identify the method used in a manner similar to the following examples: A calibration procedure number; an American

Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), International Electro-technical

Commission (I EC) or other standard specification, or a narrative description of the method used (i.e. compared with laboratory standard X at 10 points (between 10% and 100% of full scale).

f. A description of the condition of the equipment and an unambiguous identification of items calibrated.

g. The date of the receipt of calibration items where this is critical to the validity and application of the results and the dates the calibration was performed.

h. Reference to the sampling plan and procedures used by the laboratory or other bodies where these are relevant to the validity or application of the results. Note:

The calibration report of certificate might not reference a sampling plan as sampling plans rarely apply to calibration; sampling plans normally are used in testing laboratories.

i. The calibration results with, where appropriate, the units of measurement. Note:

Units of measurement would be appropriate if needed by the User (calibration factors, correction factors, etc.) to operate the Test, Measurement and Diagnostic

Equipment (TMDE).

j. The printed names and functions as well as the legible signatures or equivalent identification of the persons authorizing the calibration report or certificate.

k. Where relevant, a statement to the effect that the results relate only to the items calibrated.

l. The conditions (e.g., environmental) under which the calibrations were completed which may have an influence on the measurement results.

m. The uncertainty of measurement or a statement of compliance with an identified metrological specification or clauses thereof. Note: A calibration report or certificate which contains a statement of compliance to the original manufacturer’s specifications (with any exceptions or limitations noted) may satisfy this requirement.

n. Evidence that the measurements are traceable to the National Institute of

Standards Technology (NIST). This evidence shall be so stated on the calibration report or certificate.

(6) Completion of Calibration Services: The Contractor, upon completion of the calibration services, shall demonstrate to the GPOC and Government Subject Matter Expert (SME) that all aspects of the system are calibrated and are properly functioning IAW the manufacturer’s specifications, industry standards and this SOW.

2.3.3 Performance Verification

(1) The Contractor shall state in its proposal its agreement to perform all performance verification and acceptance testing requirements outlined in this section.

(2) After installation, the Contractor shall demonstrate that the two (2)

Zeiss Metallographs (Axio Observer 5 Materials Microscope Systems) meet or exceed all

OEM specifications and the requirements listed in section 2.2 of this SOW. Contractor shall be present for entirety of acceptance testing.

(3) The Contractor shall make all necessary adjustments to the two (2)

Zeiss Metallographs (Axio Observer 5 Materials Microscope Systems) until the item is fully operational IAW the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and to what is stated in this SOW.

2.3.4 Training: The Contractor shall provide training on-site at Tinker Air Force Base for no less than three (3) operators. Training shall be for one day, for eight (8) hours per day and shall be specified in the Contractor’s proposal. The Training shall include the following:

• Advanced microscopy techniques

• Advanced image analysis:

• Interactive measurements

• Automatic measurements

• Materials analysis applications: Grains, Multiphase, Graphite and DAS

• Training provided by a Materials Microscopy and Imaging Specialist

2.4 Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall perform the work required under this contract during the following days and hours: Monday through Friday, 0645 - 1530. If work hours are required outside the hours stated, the Contractor shall contact the Government POC for approval from the CO. Upon approval from the CO, the SME or GPOC escort Contractor personnel at all times.

2.4.1 These dates and hours exclude Federal Holidays, base closures due to inclement weather, and furlough days, as applicable.

2.5 Special Qualifications:

(1) Technical Personnel Requirements: All personnel assigned by the contractor to perform installation, calibration, and training shall possess demonstrated, professional-level expertise with the Zeiss Axio Observer 5 hardware and the Zeiss ZEN Core software suite. The individual conducting the on-site operator training must be a Materials

Microscopy and Imaging Specialist with verifiable experience in advanced microscopy, image analysis, and materials applications.

(2) Submission of Qualifications: To be considered technically acceptable for award, the offeror shall provide, as part of their proposal, documentation to verify the qualifications of their proposed personnel. This documentation may include, but is not limited to:

• Resumes or professional biographies detailing relevant experience with Zeiss microscopy systems.

• A list of similar installation and training sessions performed for other government or commercial clients.

• Copies of any relevant training certificates or letters of authorization.

3.0 On-Base Requirements

3.1 Environmental Protection & Safety: The Contractor shall be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, instructions and requirements regarding environmental protection and occupational safety and health. The

Contractor shall comply with any laws, instructions, or regulation changes during the term of this contract.

Contractors shall be compliant with Tinker Air Force Base (TAFB) Supplement to Air Force

Instruction, AFMAN 32-7002, Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention

(Specifically Chapter 3) and the TAFB Supplement to AFMAN 32-7002 (or base HMMP).

OTAFB Hazardous Waste Management Plan and/or TAFB Plan 19-2. Also ensure compliance with AFMAN 32-7002 (Chapter 5) which dictates Air Force hazardous waste baseline rules, and the TAFB Oil and Hazardous Substance Integrated Contingency Plan (Plan

19-2). OC-ALCI 32-101 “Air Quality Record Keeping Procedure”. Air Quality tracking is now governed by AFMAN 32-7002 Chapter 4. Publications are available digitally on e-

Publishing website at www.e-publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering.

3.1.2 Hazardous Material (HAZMAT): If no HAZMAT will be brought on base or used in performance on this contract, the Contractor shall certify “No HAZMAT will be brought on base” or “No HAZMAT Usage” by official correspondence. This certification shall be provided to the GPOCwithin ten (10) days after award. Upon GPOC receipt of the certification, the requirements of this section no longer apply. Appropriate penalties for the

Contractor, or administrative and disciplinary action for the later shall be assessed if found in violation of above certification.

The Contractor shall not store chemicals or hazardous material (HAZMAT) on Tinker

AFB. Contractors shall comply with HAZMAT management procedures in accordance with

Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 32-7002, 'Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention,' and the applicable Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) Supplement”. The

Contractor shall maintain a log of all HAZMAT that is used on base. This usage log shall be provided to the GPOC monthly, the last business day of each month, or when the required work is completed. The GPOC will forward the records to the Unit Environmental

Coordinator (UEC) no later than the fourth (4th) day of the following month or the first (1st) subsequent business day.

3.1.3 Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Labeling: Upon GPOC receipt of the “No HAZMAT

Usage” certification, the requirements of this section no longer apply.

The Contractor shall not transport, ship, or use any chemical, material or substance used in the performance of this SOW on Tinker AFB before written approval is provided by 72

ABW/CEIE, Natural Infrastructure Management (Environmental Compliance). The

Contractor shall submit to the GPOC, ten (10) calendar days after contract award date all

Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and a completed OC-ALC Form 152, SDS Information Sheet. The

Contractor shall receive approval from the GPOC prior to shipping any chemical, material, or substance to Tinker AFB. A copy of the manufacturer SDS shall accompany the shipment.

Contractor shall comply with the effective dates for SDS requirements IAW the Occupational

Safety and Health Administrations (OSHA) Hazardous Communication Standard, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 1910.1200. The Contractor shall ensure containers of hazardous chemicals are labeled with the following information, prior to shipping to Tinker

AFB IAW OSHA Hazardous Communication Standard, Title 29, CFR Part 1910.1200 (2012):

product identifier; signal word; hazard statement(s); precautionary statement(s); pictogram(s);

http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/ and name, address and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party. The GPOC will forward all SDS submittals to 72 ABW/CEIE for approval.

A current manufacturer SDS shall be submitted to the GPOC if the Contractor changes manufacturer or vendor for any chemicals that were prior approved. The Contractor shall maintain copies of manufacturer SDSs for all chemicals and SDSs shall be readily accessible at all times by Contractor personnel as well as government employees.

3.1.4 Hazardous Waste: If no HAZWASTE will be generated during performance of this contract, the Contractor shall certify “NO Hazardous Waste Generation” by official correspondence. This certification shall be provided to the GPOC within ten (10) days after award. Upon GPOC receipt of the “No Hazardous Waste Generation” certification, the requirements of this section no longer apply. Appropriate penalties for the Contractor, or administrative and disciplinary action for the later shall be assessed if found in violation of above certification.

The Contractor shall dispose of contaminated solid waste, spent or processed chemical solutions, used rags and hazardous waste in government furnished waste containers located in the shop or area the work is being performed. The Contractor shall notify the GPOC if the required waste containers are not available on site.

3.1.5 Discharges: Any discharges into Tinker’s industrial waste treatment plant (IWTP) or sanitary sewer shall be approved and done IAW Tinker Industrial Wastewater Discharge

Permit as instructed by 72 ABW/CEIE, Natural Infrastructure Management (Environmental

Compliance). Notice of intent documentation shall be provided to the GPOC within ten (10) days after award. The GPOC will submit the required notice of intent documentation to the

UEC for 72 ABW/CEIE approval. TheContractor shall not discharge into IWTP and sanitary sewer prior to approval issued by 72 ABW/CEIE. The Contractor shall maintain records of written approval issued by 72 ABW/CEIE for discharges into IWTP and sanitary sewer.

3.1.6 Off-Site Discharges: For discharges outside of Tinker AFB, the Contractor shall ensure wastewater discharges, that may contain pollutants resulting from any contracted service, go to a state or federal permitted treatment facility such as a municipal Publicly

Owned Treatment Works (POTW). The Contractor shall provide official correspondence ten

(10) calendar days after contract award date to the GPOC from the POTW that states the

POTW is permitted for all pollutants that the Contractor may discharge during the contracted service.

3.1.7 Spills: Upon occurrence of any spill that could enter the storm system or cause any harmful environment effects, the Contractor shall immediately call 911 to report the incident.

When possible, the Contractor shall use a base telephone to receive help from Tinker AFB

911. If using a cell phone, the Contractor shall request Tinker AFB 911. The Contractor shall immediately report all environmental violations to the GPOC and UEC. The

Contractor shall provide five (5) copies of a typed or written report about the incident within four (4) clock hours as follows:

One (1) copy to CO, two (2) copies to the GPOC, a copy for UEC and one (1) copy for record.

The format of the report shall be left up to the Contractor, but the report shall contain the following information:

1.) Name and contact number of person reporting the spill

2.) Date and time of incident 3.) Location and source of spill 4.) Substance or pollutant spilled 5.) Amount spilled and rate of discharge 6.) Any damages or injuries involved 7.) Extent of area impacted 8.) Potential hazards 9.) Actions taken 10.) Organizations contacted

11.) Remarks Section - that addresses the cause of the spill (e.g. human error, equipment, etc.) and whether 911 was called and which agencies responded.

3.1.8 Environmental Training: Upon GPOC receipt of the “No Hazardous Waste

Generation” certification, the requirements of this section no longer apply.

Contractor personnel performing duties in the service of this SOW shall have training that acquaints the person with the details of Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations in 40 CFR 260 through 279; applicable State Laws and regulations; DoD, Air

Force and local requirements. This training can be obtained through creditable training institutions or companies. All training shall be approved by 72 ABW/CEIE, Natural

Infrastructure Management (Environmental

Compliance). RCRA training is available at http://www.natlenvtrainers.com/RCRA-hazardous-waste.htm;

http://www.skillsoft.com/catalog/detail.asp?CourseCode=esh_sah_a34_sh_enus000000 and http://www.lion.com/Storing-Hazardous-Waste-for-LQGs at the Contractor’s expense.

Prior to obtaining training, the Contractor shall provide the name of the training institution or company and course description to the GPOC for approval within ten (10) calendar days after contract award date. Once written approval is received from the GPOC, the

Contractor shall provide the environmental training certificates for employees performing duties in the service of this SOW to the GPOC, within thirty (30) calendar days after contract award date. In addition to the required environmental training, Contractors shall be compliant with Tinker AFB procedures per TAFB HWMP, “Hazardous Waste Management”.

3.2 Reserved

3.3 Housekeeping: The Contractor shall keep the work areas clean and neat IAW industry standards, OSHA, fire and safety standards, and this SOW.

3.4 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and Dropped Object Prevention: AFI 36-2650 and current

AFMC/OC-ALC Supplements- Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and Dropped Object Prevention

(DOP): "Contractor personnel who work in or travel through areas near operational and production aircraft, engines, munitions, missiles, drones, space systems, support equipment, Aerospace

Ground Equipment (AGE), trainers, and Contractor personnel operating vehicles and equipment on flight lines, runways, taxiways, parking ramps, and in aircraft hangars and maintenance areas are required to comply with the FOD/DOP program requirements established in Department of the Air Force Instruction (DAFI) 21-101, Chapter 11. All applicable Contractor personnel must complete Initial and Refresher FOD/DOP training in accordance with AFI 36-2650, Maintenance

Training (Chapter 9.1), including the current AFMC and OC-ALC Supplements, and all local base http://www.natlenvtrainers.com/RCRA-hazardous-waste.htm http://www.natlenvtrainers.com/RCRA-hazardous-waste.htm http://www.natlenvtrainers.com/RCRA-hazardous-waste.htm http://www.skillsoft.com/catalog/detail.asp?CourseCode=esh_sah_a34_sh_enus000000 http://www.lion.com/Storing-Hazardous-Waste-for-LQGs operating procedures, either by viewing the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) provided by the GPOC or the You Tube site, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYcbodjFPnM.

3.4.1 The Contract Manager shall provide written certification to the GPOC for each employee within ten (10) business days after the contract award date. The certification shall have the title of the training, the name of the person who received the training, and the date of the training. The Contractor shall also ensure all new employees view the FOD/DOP training and provide written certification of training to the GPOC prior to the employees starting work in the OC-ALC shops. Every 36 Months, the Contractor and Contractor personnel shall be required to review the FOD/DOP training and to provide written certification to the GPOC.

3.5 Tool Control and Accountability: While performing contract services in or around

Maintenance Production Shops, which includes ramp areas, the Contractor shall comply with Tool and Equipment Management procedures in accordance with Department of the Air Force

Instruction (DAFI) 21-101, Chapter 8, including the current AFMC Supplement. Furthermore, the

Contractor shall comply with all local depot maintenance procedures governed by Air Force

Sustainment Center Manual (AFSCMAN) 21-102_OC-ALCSUP, Chapter 10. The Contractor shall provide the completed Tool Sheet Accountability prior to performing work in the OC-ALC industrial areas. The Tool Sheet Accountability is available from the GPOC. The Contractor or

Contractor’s personnel shall inventory the container or bag of tools at the beginning of each workday and at the end of each work day. The Contractor personnel shall immediately notify the

GPOC of any tools that are missing or lost from the work area or container (e.g. tool or job box or tool bag). The GPOC will report any missing Contractor’s tools which have not been located within one (1) hour after notification to the appropriate Government personnel. The CM shall ensure each employee on the job site receives a briefing from the GPOC about Housekeeping, FOD/DOP, and Tool Control prior to starting work in OC-ALC Industrial Areas.

3.6 Privately Owned Motor Vehicles (POV): Contractor personnel shall comply with the directives pertaining to operation of POVs on Tinker AFB per AFMAN 31-116, in its entirety,“Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision”. The Contractor shall comply with Tinker AFBI 24-

302, in its entirety for the operation of POVs within Tinker AFB.

3.7 Visitors Pass: The Contractor shall contact the Government POC seven (7) business days before arriving on Tinker AFB in order to make arrangements for Visitors Passes. The

Government POC will assign a sponsor for the Contractor from within the organization. The

Contractor and the sponsor shall arrange to meet at Pass and Registration, and the GPOC will provide all further instructions for obtaining the required credentials.

3.8 Foreign Nationals: The Contractor shall notify the Government POC before sending a

Foreign National representative to perform services. Special rules apply for foreign nationals visiting a US Government facility.

3.9 Safety and Health on Government Installations: While performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the Contractor shall comply with federal, state, and local regulations, and Department of the Air Force Manual (DAFMAN) 91-203, 'Air Force

Occupational Safety, Fire, and Health Standards,' as established by this contract and Appendix

C. The Contractor shall notify the CO, Government POC, and Government Contract

Administrator (CA) within one (1) business day of any injuries that occur to Contractor personnel while they are on the installation. The Contractor shall notify the CO, Government POC, and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYcbodjFPnM

Government CA within one (1) business day of damage to Government property or equipment during the execution of the contract.

3.10 Combating Trafficking in Persons: IAW DFARS PGI 222.17, the GPOC shall pursue, as appropriate, the following methods of monitoring the Contractor’s performance regarding trafficking in persons such that non-compliances with FAR clause 52.222-50 are brought to the immediate attention of the Contracting Officer:

a. Keep the lines of communication open with the Contractor. At the post-award conference, remind the Contractor of his contractual responsibilities to notify the government if the

Contractor receives notification of any alleged violations to this policy or if actions have been taken against the Contractor employees, subcontractor’s or subcontractor employees pursuant to the clause.

b. When appropriate, encourage Contractor to complete Human Trafficking Awareness Training.

c. Encourage the Contractor to take steps to investigate and eliminate slavery and human trafficking in their supply chains and to publish information for consumer awareness.

d. Periodically access the Department of State’s Trafficking in Person (TIP) website for updates and to view the latest reports. http://www.state.gov/g/tip

3.11 Commanders Safety Intent: The safety of everyone on Tinker AFB is our top priority. All

Individuals must accept personal responsibility for safety and seek opportunities for improving the safety of our work environment. Everyone working on Tinker AFB is challenged to find, fix

(if able) and report all hazards and near-misses. It is our shared duty to take every reasonable step and precaution to prevent accidents and preserve the health/safety of each Contractor andgovernment employee.

3.12 Speak up for safety: Safety surety is an integral part of our overall goal of establishing a world class safety and health program. Our “Speak Out for Safety” initiative ensures a partnership with Contractors and government employees to further enhance safety to ensure we are looking out for all our partners and empowers all employees to actively participate in each other’s safety.

A safe workplace is everyone's business. As part of the contract team, military, civilian and

Contractor personnel are empowered to Speak Out for Safety (S.O.S.) when they observe an unsafe act.