Requirements.pdf

NIST Requirements Document

National Instrument PXIe system for additive manufacturing testbed controller

I. Introduction/Background:

The Production Systems Group (PSG) at NIST conducts research in metals-based additive manufacturing to develop and deploy advances in measurement science that enable rapid design-to-product transformation. As part of this research, PSG has developed a highly customized testbed—the Additive Manufacturing Metrology Testbed (AMMT). A National Instruments (NI) PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation (PXIe) system was originally used to implement the AMMT controller. However, the current PXIe hardware is over 10 years old and no longer supports many of the latest software upgrades.

II. Purpose:

To maintain alignment with state-of-the-art technology and to support the ongoing dual-laser upgrade of the AMMT, PSG seeks to procure a new NI PXIe system to improve and modernize AMMT control. The system will be responsible for managing the powder spreading process, dual-laser scanning operations, high-speed data acquisition, and real-time feedback analysis. To maximize reuse of the intellectual property already developed and to ensure compatibility with existing control software, the system must be based on NI PXIe architecture. Therefore, this requirement is for a new PXIe system, including the necessary controller and I/O modules.

III. Minimum Requirements:

The Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing process is highly dynamic, with laser scanning positions updated at 100 kHz and transmitted at 12.8 Mb/s. To support these needs—especially with the upcoming, anticipated, dual-laser upgrade and advanced feedback control—the Contractor shall provide a quantity of one (1) PXIe system (including controller and I/O modules), manufactured by National Instruments Corp located at 11500 N Mopac EXPY, Austin, TX 78759-3504.

The Contractor shall provide a Firm Fixed Price Quotation for the following CLIN(s).

CLIN 0001: Quantity (1) – PXIe system meeting the following minimum specifications, hereby considered the salient essential characteristics of this requirement:

• Chassis: At least 9-slot PXI Express chassis (e.g., PXIe-1092)

• Controller: Multi-core processor (minimum 8 cores), compatible with NI LabVIEW and real-time OS, such as PXIe-8881

• FPGA Module: Kintex-7 (e.g., PXIe-7976R) for low-latency, parallel signal processing

• Multifunction Reconfigurable I/O Module: At least 16 AI / 8 AO with 325T FPGA (e.g., PXIe- 7862)

• High-Speed Digital Module: 16+4 LVDS channels, up to 1 Gbps per channel (e.g., NI 6589)

• Accessories: Connector kits, breakout cables, shielded I/O blocks

This requirement is to obtain quantity one (1) PXIe system on a Brand-Name Only basis, with the following Part Numbers, that is manufactured by National Instruments Corporation, located at 11500 N MoPac Expy, Austin, TX, 78759. Products offered must include the functional specifications of the supply described in this solicitation, which specifically includes the following manufacturer catalogue number, product description and quantity.

Part # Model / Description Quantity Controller

789431-01 PXIe-8881 Xeon 8 Core Controller, Windows 11 64-bit (Multiple Languages)

786774-01 1 TB NVMe Solid State Drive Upgrade, M.2, 80 mm 1 Modules

783888-01 NI 6589 (16+4 LVDS ch, 1 Gbps per channel) Adapter Module for NI FlexRIO

779323-01 SMA-2164 LVDS Prototyping Accessory 1 192344-01 SHB12X-B12X, Male InfiniBand to Male InfiniBand, Shielded LVDS

Cable, 1 m

783625-01 PXIe-7976R FlexRIO FPGA Module (Kintex-7 K410T, 2GB RAM, 3.2 GB/s)

786672-01 PXIe-7862R Multifunction Reconfigurable I/O Module (16AI/8AO, 325T)

782536-01 SCB-68A Noise Rejecting, Shielded I/O Connector Block 2 189588-01 SHC68-68-RMIO Shielded Cable for Reconfigurable MIO Connector, 68-pin D-Type to VHDCI, 1 m

Chassis

784781-01 PXIe-1092 9-slot 3U PXI Express Chassis 1 786969-01 PXIe-1092 Chassis Front Rack Mount Kit, Extended Recess 1 149055- 0R2

Chassis DSUB Trigger Breakout Cable to 6 BNC for PFI 0-3, Remote Inhibit, & Fault, 20 cm

IV. Installation/Training/Site Preparation: No installation or training shall be performed by the contractor.

V. Delivery:

Delivery shall be FOB destination and shall occur within the vendor’s standard commercial lead time, but no later than 10 weeks after contractor receipt of order. FOB Destination means: The contractor shall pack and mark the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements, deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the purchase order, be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt and acceptance of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the purchase order; and pay all charges to the specified point of delivery.

All items shall be delivered to the following address:

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (NIST)

BLDG 301 SHIPPING & RECEIVING

100 BUREAU DR

GAITHERSBURG, MD 20899

NIST is a controlled-access facility. Therefore, delivery personnel must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S.

permanent resident.

VI. Inspection and Acceptance:

In addition to the inspection and acceptance terms articulated in 52.212-4, The Government reserves the right to perform such performance tests and evaluations as defined below to verify specified system performance. Such tests and evaluations, if performed, shall be conducted within the environment that the system is to be operated. The Contractor has the right to be present during the tests and evaluations, if performed, at the Contractor’s expense.

The scope of general inspection included:

1. Structural, mechanical, and electrical evaluation of product

2. An operational evaluation of the PXIe System

3. Evaluation of the system’s performance and software interfacing

A visual inspection of the PXIe System will be performed by NIST to identify defects or any form of indication that the PXIe System was damaged during transport to NIST. The Government shall have sole discretion to require repair or replacement of damaged and/or nonconforming supplies at no cost to the Government. The Government at any time prior to acceptance may reject the PXIe System due to defects and/or nonconformance.

The vendor is responsible for latent defects discovered any time after final inspection.

However, the extent of its liability shall be prorated over the useful life of the PXIe System.

The place of acceptance shall be:

100 Bureau Drive Building 233, Room B108 Gaithersburg, MD 20899

Ownership (title) of the PXIe System shall transfer to NIST upon acceptance.

VII. Warranty

The contractor shall warrant the entire system in accordance with the contractor’s or original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) standard commercial item warranty.

TRAVEL: The contractor shall not be reimbursed for any travel cost associated with this requirement. Any travel cost incurred by the contractor shall be included in the total firm-fixed price quoted for this requirement.

VIII. Payment Schedule

The Contractor shall be paid, in accordance with Net 30-day payment terms, upon receipt and acceptance of a proper invoice, in accordance with the following schedule:

1.100% after receipt and acceptance by the TPOC of fully delivered system.

2.The Government anticipates inspection will occur upon:

a. After the testing procedures set forth in this document have been complete.

NOTE: Partial shipments and partial invoices will not be accepted, unless otherwise requested and accepted by the Contracting Officer prior to award offer. Proposed payment schedules shall be submitted with vendor’s response to the RFQ for consideration.