QETE Thermal repairs SOW (2).docx

THERMAL ANALYSIS REPAIR PARTS STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 General

1.1 Introduction

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) is the Department of Defense (DoD) Energetics Center and serves as the DoD Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Program lead.

NSWC IHD provides research, development, engineering, manufacturing, test, evaluation and in-service support of energetics and energetic materials (chemicals, propellants and explosives) for ordnance, warheads, propulsion systems, pyrotechnic devices, Cartridge Actuated Devices and Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PADs), gun systems and special weapons for Navy, Joint Forces, and the Nation.

The NSWC IHD Applied Analytical Laboratory provides evaluates critical safety data via thermal analytical instrumentation for these energetics programs. In 2022, TA Instruments, Inc., the largest supplier of thermal analytical instrumentation in the United Sates, notified its customers that existing product lines of instrumentation will no longer have guaranteed support after December 2023. While new instrument procurement is sought, the Applied Analytical lab requested and received funding to purchase replacement parts to assure continuity of being able to fully support Navy mission.

1.2 Scope of Work: General Specifications

NSWC IHD has need for multiple replacement parts for Differential Scanning Calorimeters (DSC), Thermomechanical Analyzers (TMA) and Simultaneous Differential Scanning Calorimetry/Thermogravimetric Analyzers (SDT). The contractor shall be responsible for the design, fabrication, and shipment of installation of these parts.

The following parts listed are required. These parts are either pats which have required replacement to operate existing Applied Analytical Lab thermal analysis equipment or are known by the contractor as repair parts frequently requested by end users.

1.2.1 Part #: Q2000 / Q1000 Tzero® Replacement Cell

An advanced research grade DSC cell with patented Tzero® design for high quality performance in heating and cooling experiments. Routine decomposition testing damages the cell over time and the unit has required replacement 3-4 times over the instruments lifetime.

1.2.2 Part #: Q200 / Q20 / Auto Q20 / Q100 / Q10 Replacement Cell This cell also has the patented Tzero® design but without the patented Modulated DSC capability of the Q1000 cell. Currently in need of replacement to get this Q200 operational.

1.2.3 Part #: Power Ctrl Unit LNF (SERV REPLCMNT)

This power control unit is applicable to all Q-series instrumentation. Currently in need of replacement to get a SDT operational.

1.2.4 Part #: Gas Delivery Module ISOL USB

TA Instruments holds patents on their digital mass flow controllers. This one is needed to get a DSC operational.

1.2.5 Part #: Dual Beam Thermocouple Kit for SDT Q600 / 2960

Since the Dual Beam Thermocouples directly hold the energetics being tested, over time they incur damage / require replacement every few years. These parts are redesigned in TA Instruments latest SDT so the ones for the model Q600 are being discontinued. The Applied Analytical Lab has two such instruments.

1.2.6 Part #: Meter Movement REF Side w/out T/C

The meter movement parts for the SDT occasionally are damaged when trying to replace thermocouple assemblies. The Applied analytical lab has lost one in the past.

1.2.7 Part #: Meter Movement Sample Side w/out T/C

The meter movement parts for the SDT occasionally are damaged when trying to replace thermocouple assemblies. The Applied analytical lab has lost one in the past.

1.2.8 Part #: Mass Flow Control Q DSC SWITCHING

TA Instruments holds patents on their digital mass flow controllers. This backup unit one is requested to maintain the critical DSC measuring capability. DSC tests are so frequently requested that the Applied Analytical lab requires multiple DSC instruments.

1.2.9 Part #: Furnace for TMA Q400

At present the Applied Analytical Lab has one model TMA Q400EM. While not has heavily used as the DSC or SDT, the measure of the thermal expansion coefficient is necessary to many propellant applications. Loss of a furnace means loss of the lab being able to provide this measurement.

1.3 Acceptance Testing

The Contractor shall conduct performance tests in accordance with company and industry standards, at their site prior to delivery to the Government.

1.4 Calibration

Where such data exists, the contractor shall provide an Inspection / calibration certificate for each item.

1.5 Shipping

The vendor shall be responsible for shipping container design, and purchase of all packing and packaging materials. The packing shall prevent any damage which may occur during transit. All pieces are to be delivered within 3 months of contract acceptance.

2.0 Deliverable

The Technical Point of Contact and Contracting Officer (KO) for this contract will approve all deliverables as specified herein.

2.1 Documentation

All certificates shall include the signature of the Contractor’s representative authorized to make such certification. The Government reserves the right to reject defective hardware submitted if the hardware or documentation does not successfully pass Government inspection or testing. The Contractor shall in such event promptly replace, correct, or repair the rejected hardware at the Contractor’s expense.

Delivery address provided below:

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division 5326 Whitman Ct.

Bldg. 1864 Indian Head, MD 20640