SOW Final Revision.docx

Statement of Work 3D Optical Microscope

20 NOVEMBER 2020

GENERAL

The 3D optical microscope allows for high resolution imaging with depth of focus. Depth of focus is fundamental to particle manipulation and characterization, as well as failure analysis/reverse engineering of irradiated electronics, and nuclear materials. The system to be purchased will be used for a wide variety of research tasks including, but not limited to; soil analysis, radius of curvature and grain boundary measurements of metal filaments, studies of radiation effects on microelectronic structures, analysis of harmonic cantilevers on micro-electromechanical systems, examination of hot-pressed sintered pellets, carbon fiber fragment manipulation and identifying regions of interest on materials surfaces for further analysis by electron back-scatter diffraction. This wide scope of research necessitates a system with multiple functionalities and a wide continuous field of view to 6000x magnification. Such a dynamic range allows researchers to view the microstructure of systems of interest while retaining perspective on the region of interest. This facilitates transfer between instruments for more detailed analysis of regions of interest. In addition to the research requirements, laboratory and safety constraints have been taken into consideration. These constraints dictate the requirements for multiple cameras providing different view angles and an integrated, all-in-one system as some of the particle manipulation is required to be performed in a restricted space with minimal imposition on airflow, movement of equipment, and handling of materials. The information obtained from this system is essential for proper SEM sample preparation, and will be integrated with the data from the other SME Lab measurement systems such as the SEM, XRF, Raman and digital autoradiography. The other SME lab systems provide key information such as composition, micro-structure, and nuclear activity, but only on a single focal plane. By combining information from these systems with the 3D optical information, AFIT students, researchers, and faculty gain the unique ability to correlate 2D information to a 3D space.

The 3D Optical Microscope System shall include the deliverables itemized below. The system must include all hardware, firmware, software, and computer systems needed for operation.

1. Microscope (x1)

2. Display (x1)

3. Computer (x1)

4. Focus and Sample Placement Camera (x1)

5. Fully Integrated Magnification Camera (x1)

6. Software (unlimited licenses)

7. Transportation Case (x1)

8. Operator Training with purchaser provided samples (>=6 persons)

9. Warranty

10. Digital operator manuals, supporting documentation, and digital training videos

The deliverables of the 3D Optical Microscope System shall meet the following minimum specifications:

**All components must be fully integrated into a single seamless system that operates under ambient environmental conditions**

1. Microscope

a. Powered by 100-120V AC

b. 20– 6,000x optical magnification with up to 4 lenses provided that switching lenses does not require manual reconfiguration of the equipment and can be conducted without movement of the sample.

c. Automated XYZ stage translation

d. Free angle stage movement

e. Stage movement providing 360 degree rotation in the XY plane

f. XY Stage translation greater than or equal to +/-20mm with 1 micron accuracy

g. Z Stage translation greater than or equal to 50mm with 1 micron accuracy

h. Once a sample is placed on the microscope stage, ALL stage translation, rotation, and tilt must be possible without manipulating or disturbing the sample.

i. Stand tilt greater than or equal to 150 degrees without movement or disturbance of sample (i.e. the sample remains level and stable while the lenses are tilted around the sample)

j. A minimum of 2 cameras (see items 4 and 5)

k. The following lighting options must be included: Bright-Field, Dark-Field, Polarized/Cross-polarized, Diffused, Differential Interference Contrast, Multi-directional lighting variation

l. One push XY and Z calibration

i. XY - stage micrometer with at least divisions of 1mm, 0.1mm, 0.05mm, and 0.002mm NIST traceable with certification (accuracy +/- 0.0005mm or better)

ii. Z – stage step height standard (quartz) with steps of at least 0.050mm, 0.024mm, and 0.0018mm (accuracy +/- 0.001mm or better)

m. Capable of depth composition and 3D modeling measurement

n. Automated magnification specification (i.e. input 1500x, the microscope automatically zooms to 1500x magnification on the feature of interest)

o. Automated focus and contrast adjustment

p. Infinite depth of field for the entirety of the Z stage translation. ie, the capability to focus at or beyond the hyperfocal distance for the entire Z range of the stage.

q. Eucentric tilt design so that the area or feature of interest stays centered in the field of view.

r. Camera motion/vibration/shake correction or compensation

s. Greater than or equal to 50,000(V) x 50,000(H) x 50,000(D) pixels with stitching

t. Capable of remote operation via hand-held controller

u. Capable of automatic return to pre-programmed XYZ coordinates

2. Display

a. Greater than or equal to 23.5in(W) x 13.25in(H) (3840 x 2160 pixels)

b. Greater than or equal to 1300:1 static contrast ratio and 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio

c. Viewing angle greater than or equal to 178 degrees(H) x 178 degrees(V)

d. Pixel pitch 0.1554 x 0.1554 mm or better

e. Brightness 350 cd/m2 or better

f. Contrast ratio 1300:1 or better

g. Display must be able to seamlessly switch between cameras (items 4 and 5) with both independent and simultaneous (split screen) views

h. Video output capable

3. Computer

a. Built-in PC (not external)

b. Windows 10 Operating System or newer

c. Greater than or equal to 1Terabyte hard drive

d. Capable of system interface via LAN

e. Greater than or equal to 8 total USB ports: with at least two 3.0 Series A ports and six 2.0 Series A ports

f. Must include supporting hardware: mouse, keyboard, external controller

4. Focus and Sample Placement Camera

a. A focus and sample placement camera in plane with the XY stage

b. Cameras must be integrated with microscope system and software

c. View shown on display screen

5. Fully Integrated Camera

a. Image sensor better than or equal to 12.22 megapixel (4168(H) x 3062(V))

b. Resolution better than or equal to 12,000(V) x 9,000(H)

c. Cameras must be integrated with microscope system and software

d. Greater than or equal to 30 frames/second

e. Built in light source

f. 16-bit RGB intensity for each pixel

g. Manual and preset gain adjustment

6. Software

a. Unlimited software license

b. All image capture parameters imbedded in image file

c. Integrated camera to PC and camera to external hard drive data transfer

d. Seamless 2D and 3D image stitching

e. Image enhancement

i. Glare removal function

ii. Ring reflection removal function

iii. Use multiple images of varying shutter speed to enhance contrast (10 shutter speeds between 1/30 to 1/19,000 or better)

iv. Omnidirectional lighting capture

v. Brightness and contrast variation correction for both 2D and 3D stitched images

f. RGB color filter

g. In-plane and out-of-plane stress analysis toolbox

h. Optical analysis mode which allows multi-directional lighting variation providing contrast enhancement of surface features, defect identification and phase

i. 2D measurement toolbox to include distance, angle, diameter, area, annotations

j. Edge detection both normal geometric features and random/ragged features

k. 3D measurement toolbox to include contour, profile, radius of curvature, and surface roughness

l. 3D image manipulation toolbox (i.e. post 3D image stitch, rotate image similar to SolidWorks 3D model)

m. One click transformation of csv data into excel file

n. Templates with stored conditions/functions to easily reproduce imaging and measurement conditions across multiple samples or areas of interest of the same sample

o. Ability to consolidate multiple measurement files into a single report with Word, Excel, or pdf

p. Particle analysis toolbox capable of particle identification based on color, brightness, contrast, and hue

q. Particle analysis toolbox capable of easily counting particles and reporting dimensions (must include ability to edit and crop image)

r. Contamination analysis compliant with ISO 16232 and VDA 19

s. Microstructural analysis toolbox to include grain size measurement and analysis to ASTM standards

t. Automated report generation and data export

u. Future software updates will be provided as they become available free of additional charge

7. Transportation Case

a. Rugged

b. Portable

8. Operator Training with purchaser provided samples (>=6 persons)

a. On-site training at time of installation (up to 2 days)

b. Demonstration of functionality of all features of microscope system.

c. Follow on training and support via telephone and video conference for greater than or equal to 24 months

d. System will be certified for resolution on-site by supplier.

9. Warranty

a. Equipment shall be guaranteed against defects in workmanship and component failure for a period no less than one year from date of first use of the instrument. Under this warranty policy the labor necessary to repair the instrument, emergency service, preventative maintenance, unlimited remote diagnostic support and all parts (except consumables) shall be provided at no cost.

10. Digital operator manuals, supporting documentation, and Digital Training Videos

a. Unlimited distribution of digital operator manuals between technicians, faculty, staff, and students

b. Unlimited distribution of digital supporting documentation between technicians, faculty, staff, and students

c. Digital training videos sufficient to demonstrate all features of the microscope

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

All components shall be delivered within 6 weeks after contract award.

DELIVERY AND TRAINING

The contractor shall deliver hardware to the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) at WPAFB, OH. Training shall be provided once system has been installed, and certified for resolution requirements.

PAYMENTS

100% Payment 30 days after Delivery

DELIVERY PROCEDURES COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

a. All vehicles larger than a large pick-up truck are required to be inspected by the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Commercial Vehicle Delivery Gate (CVDG) prior to entering the installation. Vehicles to be inspected include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Step van/panel truck

2. Tractor/trailer, box and flatbed containing cargo

3. Tanker trucks

4. Box trucks

5. Tour buses

6. Garbage/recycled waste trucks

7. Concrete trucks/mixers, dump trucks

8. Cranes, recreational vehicles, petroleum tanker This inspection will be conducted at Gate 26A located off State Route 235.

**The following are exemptions to vehicles utilizing the CVDG:

1. If the vehicle has the product inside (concrete and asphalt trucks) and timely delivery is necessary due to product deterioration it does not need to enter the CVDG. To bypass the CVDG, the contractor shall submit a list containing drivers’ names, social security numbers and the state in which the driver's license is held for those drivers who will be entering the base. This shall be accomplished 24 hours prior to requested entry time. If entry is requested on Monday, this list must be submitted by Friday at 1630 hours. All lists shall be submitted to the 88th ABW/CE Directorate contract inspector. The only gates that may be used under this exemption shall be 15A, 26A, 38A, and gate 1B. If the driver's name is not on the list, he/she will not be allowed access to the installation through these gates and the base will not assume liability for denied access.

2. If a delivery vehicle must exit, and then re-enter the base to complete its route, the vehicle shall be resealed upon exiting the base. After initially passing through the commercial vehicle delivery gate, trucks shall be resealed at Gates 15A, 38A and 22B. The resealing of the trucks will allow them to continue to any other area of the installation (Areas A, B, or Kittyhawk) without reprocessing through the CVDG. To receive resealing assistance, the drivers shall physically stop at one of the three authorized gates and request the installation entry controller to reseal their truck and provide the next location of their delivery. The controller will reseal the truck and give the delivery driver a pre-clearance form. The driver shall present the pre-clearance form to the entry controller at the next point of installation entry. This reentry can be through any base gate.

3. Vehicles may be subject to an inspection at any of installation entry control points during a directed random antiterrorism measure (RAM.) Any commercial vehicle, regardless of size, can be directed to the CVDG at the discretion of the installation entry controller.