P04 Request for Information_1136062.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

FOR

Ultra Sonic Flow Meter with Wall Thickness Guage

GENERAL INFORMATION:

This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This announcement seeks information from industry, which will be used for preliminary planning purposes. No quotes are being requested or accepted with this synopsis. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR QUOTES AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. The purpose of this Request for Information is to gain knowledge of interest, availability, capabilities and qualifications of various members of industry.

The NAICS Code is: 334514 – Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing.

The Product Service Code is: 6680 Liquid and Gas Flow, Liquid Level, and Mechanical Motion Measuring Instruments

SYNOPSIS:

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Production and Conservation Business Center on behalf of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Florida in Gainesville, FL requires a Portable Type Ultra Sonic Flow Meter Kit for 0.5 to 48in pipes and Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge that meets the established specifications.

Ultrasonic Flow Meter Specifications:

Software must be compatible with other systems / be able to be installed on existing tablets/computers.

The handheld meter installs in seconds on most rigid metal or plastic pipe materials. Easy to use Data Logger with SD Card, optional energy kit: Typical examples are water, well water, hot water, city water, deionized water, sea water and acids. Ideal for maintenance, flow studies energy studies and surveys.

Indicator / Transmitter:

Enclosure: IP64 (Nema 4X) Power: Self contained battery.

Rechargeable / continuous operation use 120 VAC. (90 to 264 VAC 50/60Hz) Line cord included.

LCD Display: Flow Range: 0.10 to 40 FPS. (Full Pipe) Output: 4-20mA, cable optional Data Logger: software & cable, 2gb SD card. 1 Million + data points Accuracy =/- 0.5% to 1% of rate >1 FPS <1FPS +/- 0.1 FPS Temp: 14º to 131º F

Transducers:

Type: Dual transducers, Clamp-on with 16 ft cable Pipe size: 0.5 to 48” Pipe materials: Carbon steel, stainless steel, cast iron, copper, pvc, aluminum, ductile iron, pvdf and other rigid pipe or tubes.

Mounting Kit: Straps, sonic compound Temperature: Std max 212º F Energy Kit: 2 strap on RTDs, MTG Kit 20 ft cable, 32 to 212ºF (0 to 1000C)

KITS: Includes Meter, Transducer, carry case, power cable, data logger, cables, SD card, transducer mtg kit, manual, calibration cert

Ultra Sonic Wall Thickness Gauge Specifications:

Total Measuring Range (Steel): 0.025 - 36.000 inches (0.63 - 914.4 mm) (depends on material and transducer/probe type) Measuring Range (Steel): 0.040-8.000 inches (1.00-199.9 m Resolution: 0.001 inch (0.01 mm) Measuring Mode: Pulse-Echo (P-E) Velocity Range: 0.0120 to .7300 in/μs. 305 to 18,542 meters/sec GAIN Adjustment: Adjustable GAIN 5-position (VLOW, LOW, MED, HIGH, VHI), in 3dB steps, 40-52dB Probe (Standard): 1/4", 5 MHz Dual Element Transducer, actual wearface is 5/8" (17mm), p/n T-102-3300 Probes (optional) 1 to 10 MHz, 3/16" up to 1 inch (custom probes available) Probe Wearface PEEK (Polyethylethylkytone) Cable 1.2m (4ft.) waterproof cable with non-polarized, quick-disconnect connectors LCD Display Multi-function 7 segment 4.5 digit liquid crystal display with 0.500" digit height.

Two 0.125 in14 segment fields for labels and values, and one 7 segment field for labels and values. Additional icons to indicate features and modes Display Backlight Backlight is selectable on/off/auto, and selectable brightness (Lo, Med, Hi) options Display Update Rate 10 Hz (10 updates/sec) Temp. Limits Ambient: -30 to 75° C (-22 to 167° F) Material: -20 to 100° C (0 to 200° F)

High temperature probes available Battery Type 2x AA batteries (rechargeable batteries can be used) Battery Life 45 hours continuous use Weight 308 grams (11 ounces) Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) 200 Hz (200 pulses/sec) Dimensions 63.5 x 131.3 x 31.5 mm (2.5" x 5.17" x 1.25") Accessories Probe/cable assembly, 4 oz. bottle of coupling fluid, NIST Calibration Certificate, 2 AA batteries, operating instructions, hard-plastic carrying case.

Certifications NIST Traceable and MIL-STD-45662A

Keypad Sealed membrane that is resistant to both water and petroleum products seven or eight tactile-feedback keys Warranty Gauge: 5 Years Probes: 90 Days

Measuring Limits Minimum Radius for Convex Surfaces 0.350" (8.89 mm) Minimum Radius for Concave Surfaces 3" (76.2 mm) Minimum Headroom 1" (25.0 mm) Minimum Sample Diameter 0.150" (3.8 mm) Minimum Substrate Thickness - F na Minimum Substrate Thickness – Nfe na

Quantity required – Five (5)

INFORMATION SOUGHT:

It is requested that interested parties submit a confirmation they can provide the requested item(s) and an estimated delivery time required after receipt of an order. Please include information in which country the item is manufactured. This is not a Request for Quote, however, please include Pricing information for the purpose of this market research.

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Company profile shall include socio-economic business size, office location(s), and Unique Entity ID Number (if registered in System for Award Management). Interested parties who wish to respond to this Request for Information should send responses via email no later than:

August 21, 2024, at 5:00 PM EST to

Samantha.brown-dinkens@usda.gov oksana.strekha@usda.gov

All emails must include the subject line: RFI 1136062 / Ultra Sonic Flow Meter w/Wall Thickness Guage.

This Request for Information is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as a quote nor will any award be made as result of this synopsis. All information contained in this Request for Information is preliminary as well as subject to modification and is in no way binding on the Government. FAR provision 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (OCT 1997) is incorporated by reference into this Request for Information. The Government will not reimburse companies for any costs associated with the submission of their responses to this Sources Sought. This Request for Information is issued solely for information and planning purposes. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received in this Request for Information that is marked “Proprietary” will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned nor will receipt be confirmed.