1166874.Salient_Characteristics.doc

FDA-SOL-1166874

Salient Characteristics Shear Cell Universal Powder Tester The instrument shall have the following

• 1 PR rheometer shear cell base instrument

· This instrument shall measure resistance of powder to flow motion via rotational forces measured by an impeller. Additionally, shear cell strength shall also be measurable. The instrument shall measure torque and force, summing in total resistance quantification.

• 1 LCD monitor, keyboard & mouse

• 1 MS Windows Embedded and MS Office

• 1 Control and Analysis software - fully configured

• 1 Calibration kit with case

• 1 25mm Accessories Kit

• 1 Wall Friction Kit ~24mm Diameter

• 1 Aeration Control Kit

• 1 Shear Cell Kit ~24mm Diameter

• 1 50mm Accessories Kit

• 1 Wall Friction Kit ~48mm Diameter

• 1 Shear Cell Kit ~48mm Diameter

• 1 Shear Cell Kit ~1ml Tasks/Deliverables

· Setup and Training at CDER’s site, Silver Spring, MD. License for Data Analysis software for unlimited number of users at CDER site. Technical Support on application know-how/methodology transfer.

· Work Hours- Work is to be performed during regular working hours which are normally 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM Monday – Friday Delivery and Installation

· The vendor will do installation and on-site training.

· 12 months warranty of support, repair and appropriate manpower if / when needed.

· Delivery within 8 weeks following receipt of purchase order (typically less depending on stock status and customer requirements).

Performance-Period Requirement

a. Period of Performance/Basis The period of performance will end upon the successful completion of installation and training of FDA scientists on the equipment. The period will end 12 month thereafter.

b. Reporting Requirements and Deliverables.

Delivery terms: The shear cell will be delivered to the WO Bldg 62 Loading Dock, and transported to WO bldg 64 room 1083. Installation includes necessary set up and connection to operate the system.

Delivery location will be as follows:

The US Food and Drug Administration

White Oak Campus

10903 New Hampshire Avenue

WO Building 62 Loading Dock

Silver Spring, MD 20993

Assembly location: Building 64, Room 1083