QASP (13 July 2021) Instron Service Contract 22-25.docx

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Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan Support and Maintenance of Instron Universal Test Frames 13 July 2021

1. Description:

The Technology Development Directorate (TDD) requests the sole source purchase of one (1) year of support and maintenance for multiple universal test frames located in room 58 and 59 in building 7631 and two (2) one-year options for additional support and maintenance. Universal test frames are used to characterize the mechanical properties of various materials in support of TAGM, MDA, and Missile S&T efforts.

2. Purchase Requirements:

· The contractor shall provide the following for the base year of the resultant contract:

· On-site Preventative Maintenance for Hitachi SU5000 Field Emission SEM which should include: force verification in the tensile, compression, and torsional directions, Crosshead and actuator speed verification in the tensile, compression, and torsion directions, Crosshead and actuator displacement verification in the tensile, compression, and torsion directions, Cleaning of instrument, inspection for faulty connectors and failing components, and Oil analysis of servo hydraulic fluids in dynamic test frames.

· The contractor shall provide the following for the Option year 1 and Option year 2 of the resultant contract:

· An additional year each of support and maintenance for universal test frames described in the base year description.

3. Method of Surveillance:

Preventive maintenance and repairs will be monitored by a government operator to ensure the instrument is running properly and meets the contract requirements. Proper operation of equipment will be verified through a 100% inspection upon all consultation services.

4. Performance Metrics:

Performance metrics are met when the instrument has been serviced per the Hitachi service agreement BA08761_9.

5. Acceptable Quality Level:

The instrument should be 100% operable upon the service completion date of the base year.

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION – SEE FAR 2.101 and 3.104

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY