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Specifications

Autosampler for use with the Agilent Cary 5000 UV-Vis Spectrometer

Background The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Engineering Lab (EL) is performing research to develop understanding of conventional and innovative materials, components, and systems composing US buildings and infrastructure by developing an understanding of the performance and mechanisms of failure when exposed to simulated and controlled laboratory environments. The EL uses various instruments to characterize infrastructure materials degradation, which includes the existing, Government-owned, Cary 5000 UV-Vis spectrometer, manufactured by Agilent Technologies.

The Materials and Structural Systems Division (MSSD) under EL serves as the world-class resource for developing and promoting the use of science-based tools – measurements, data, models, protocols, and reference standards – to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. industry through innovations in building materials and construction technology, and the safety, security, and sustainability of the nation's buildings and physical infrastructure.

Purpose The purpose of this requirement is to obtain an autosampler attachment for the existing Agilent Cary 5000 UV-Vis Spectrometer. Current EL projects, such as the SLP of Photovoltaics and Accelerated Weathering Laboratory, will use the autosampler to automate measurements, increasing repeatability and throughput of these measurements. MSSD requires an autosampler accessory to be compatible with the existing Agilent Cary 5000 UV-Vis Spectrometer. The autosampler accessory must be compatible with the existing spectrometer to measure the transmission of samples, for example: thin films, optics, coatings, and glass.

Description of Required Products The Contractor shall deliver a quantity of one Autosampler accessory for use with the Cary 5000 UV-Vis Spectrometer meeting the following minimum technical requirements and specifications. The existing Cary 5000 UV-Vis Spectrometer was previously purchased and manufactured by Agilent Technologies, Inc. The autosampler shall be compatible with the Cary 5000 UV-Vis Spectrometer as further detailed in the minimum specifications below.

Minimum Specifications The Contractor shall provide a system that meets all technical specifications identified below. All items must be new. Used or remanufactured equipment will not be considered for award. Experimental, prototype, or custom items will not be considered. The use of “gray market” components are not authorized for sale in the U.S. by the Contractor is not acceptable. All line items shall be shipped in the original manufacturer’s packaging and include all original documentation and software, when applicable.

Line Item 0001 Description: Cary 5000 compatible autosampler Quantity: One (1)

A. Technical Specifications

a. Vertical 12-inch mapping stage

b. Light-tight enclosure

c. R-theta system with 2 precision stepper motors

d. Motor controller

e. Sized to fit into the Cary 5000 sample compartment (12.5-inch depth, 6.25-inch width, 7-inch height [or in a light-tight enclosure])

Line Item 0002 Description: AutoPRO software Quantity: One (1)

A. Technical Specifications

a. Full user programmability of R-theta system

b. Polar or X, Y coordinates compatible

c. Storage of methods for repeatability

d. Compatible with Cary software package

e. Shall be provided via download or USB drive.

Warranty Requirements The contractor shall warranty the entire system for a period of a minimum of 1 year after receipt of the equipment and shall be in accordance with terms in FAR 52.212-4. Warranty shall commence upon acceptance of the system by the Government and at a minimum shall include the following: all components will be free from defects.

Delivery Requirements Delivery shall be made F.O.B. Destination within eight (8) weeks after Contractor receipt of order (ARO) to the NIST campus at the address identified below:

National Institute of Standards and Technology 100 Bureau Drive Building 301 Shipping & Receiving Gaithersburg, MD 20899-0001

NIST will then deliver the product to its final destination on the NIST campus, specifically to Building 226, Room B350.

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.

Installation Requirements Not applicable

Training Requirements Not applicable

Inspection & 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. NIST will inspect delivered products within ten (10) business days after delivery to ensure that they conform to the requirements identified in this Specifications document.

The Government reserves the right to conduct quality assurance testing to confirm that a given instrument(s) meets the manufacturer’s and/or the Government’s performance specifications.

Such tests and evaluations, if performed, shall be conducted within the environment that the system is to be operated in Building 226, Room B350 on the NIST Gaithersburg, MD campus. The Contractor has the right to be present during the tests and evaluations, if performed, at the Contractor’s expense. NIST will inspect the Autosampler to ensure conformance with the requirements identified in this Specifications document, which includes being compatible with the existing Cary 5000. The Autosampler must operate in accordance with all specifications listed herein. If all requirements are met, the product shall be accepted.

Ownership of the equipment shall transfer to NIST upon acceptance by the Government.

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 installation and acceptance by the TPOC of fully installed system, AND

2. After the successful completion of the testing requirements set forth in this document under section set forth in this document, AND

3. After successful demonstration by the instrumentation that it performs in accordance with the technical requirements set forth in this document AND

4. After receiving an invoice submitted properly, in accordance with the purchase order terms and conditions.

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.

Payment Schedule