Helium Leak Detector SOW.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR A

HELIUM LEAK DETECTOR

11 APRIL 2025

1.0 Background

AFIT Department of Engineering Physics is looking for a helium leak detector system. A helium leak detector is used in conjunction with dry helium gas as a tracer gas to locate and measure very small leaks in an enclosed device or systems. The helium leak detector is connected into the system/device and used to pump down into a vacuum. Dry helium gas is applied around connections, welds, access points, and ports. When there is a leak present and the helium is applied to the location of the leak, the leak detection system will indicate that it is picking up helium, which helps you locate and fix leaks in the systems/devices.

2.0 Scope: To purchase a helium leak detector

2.1 Requirements:

1. Sensitivity should be 5x10-12 mbar•L/s, 5x10-12 atm•cc/s, 5x10-13 Pa•m3/s

2. The user interface should have a 21 cm (8.4 inch) or larger touch screen

3. The user interface system should have English as a selectable language

4. The weight of the complete system should not exceed 200 lbs

5. The pumping speed should be 30 m^3/h (18 cfm)

6. The primary pump should be a dry scroll pump.

7. The system should not contain a pumping system that requires oil to operate (IE a rotary vane pump)

8. The form factor should be an all-in-one cart mounted mobile system

9. Communications interface should include at a minimum Analog output and serial communications.

10. Calibration should be automatic and should be able to be calibrated both internally and externally. Calibration should be able to be checked while in test.

11. The helium detection system should allow for the following types of testing:

1. Sniffing

2. Helium spray

3. Auto sequencer

4. High sensitivity

5. Split flow

6. Parts per million sniffing

12. Helium leak detection system should include a power probe sniffer with a 25ft hose

13. Helium leak detection system should include a helium spray probe kit.

14. Test port on the helium leak detection system should be a standard KF-25 fitting

15. Helium leak detection system must have end user replaceable helium NIST test cells.

16. Helium leak detection system must have push button auto zero functionality

3.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

1. The vendor shall deliver and complete all requirements of this Statement of Work no later than 8 weeks after contract award.

2. The contractor Project Manager shall be responsible for on-site coordination of all deliveries of their product, to include access to and operation of any equipment needed for unloading and movement of materials or product necessary to complete all requirements of this Statement of Work.

3. Free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal and proper use in accordance with equipment user manual, for the period of time of two year after receipt.

4.0 Place of Performance: Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT/EN) ATTN: Gregory Smith 2950 Hobson Way, Building, # 640 Room # 265 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7765

5.0 DELIVERY AND TRAINING

Equipment will be shipped to WPAFB.

6.0 WARRANTY

100% payment upon completion of all requirements specified in this Statement of Work.

Payment shall be made on a net 30 basis. Invoices shall be submitted and paid through Wide Area Workflow (https://wawf.eb.mil/).