Specifications_for_Materials_Polishing_System.docx

1.0 BACKGROUND

The Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) has requirement to improve its materials preparation technology for testing and analyzing Foreign Materiel Exploitation (FME) samples. To accomplish this objective, FME is interested in procuring a state-of-the-art materials preparation system (to include grinding and polishing base and a power head) with the following capabilities outlined in Section 3.0. FME requires that the new equipment have the ability for the user to manually prepare samples or automate the sample preparation.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The Office of Naval Intelligence, Farragut Technical Analysis Center, FME Lab will be purchasing this equipment and will arrange for the install through the contractor.

3.0 DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT

Overall

· Must fit within 24” (wide) x 30” (deep) x 36” (height) space (not to exceed these dimensions)

· Less than 200 lbs

· Emergency stop safety feature Grinder/Polisher Base

· Must work with already owned 8” diameter plain and magnetic platens and consumables

· Variable platen/wheel speed up to 500 rpm

· Must have both clockwise and counter-clockwise platen/wheel direction

· Removable/extendable water hose for cooling during sample preparation

· Power: 110V, 60Hz, 1 Phase

· Noise level less than 65dB

· Removable splash guards

· Ability to adapt to protective bowl liners

· Machine Power minimum 1 HP Power Head

· Ability to change samples quickly (quick release feature)

· Ability to automate sample preparation for a single sample or multiple samples at a time

· Manual preparation for samples

· Variable speed up to 60 rpm

· Direction of rotation reversible (both clockwise and counter-clockwise)

· Ability to control the z-axis depth

· Force/pressure applied to sample – central minimum 20N to 200N; individual minimum 5N to 40N

· Samples size up to 40 mm

· Machine Power minimum 5 HP

4.0 CONTRACT OPTIONS

Not Applicable.

5.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY FOR TRADE IN

Not Applicable.

6.0 INSPECTION

Inspection shall be at the place of performance and delivery as stated herein.

Office of Naval Intelligence 4251 Suitland Road Washington, DC 20395-5720