Salient Characteristics_Emerson FVM.docx

Salient Characteristics – Emerson Fork Viscosity Meter

The inline fork viscosity meter procured should meet the description listed in the Schedule of Items (section A). Please also refer to Figure 1 for a dimensional drawing of where the sensor will be mounted in line. Figure 2 shows the sensor.

See Schedule of Items for Quote submission.

To be considered for award your quote must include the following:

1. Quote submitted on the Schedule of Items (section A) found within this solicitation.

2. All vendors must be registered and complete all entries in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for award. Potential vendors may register at the following web site:

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM.

3. All Quote submissions must list your DUNS number, CAGE code, and Federal TIN with Company name, POC, and phone number. If you need to obtain or renew a DUNS number or CAGE code, please visit www.sam.gov. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award.

4. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Priced purchase order as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein.

EMERSON Fork Viscosity Meter (FVM) Model: FVM11C728EAC22FCEZZZ, is the Brand Name and part number that was identified to meet all criteria to effectively operate in the field. This is Part number 7 from Figure 1.

Figure 1. Airtanker base plumbing requirements.

Technical Data Information

CLIN 001

EMERSON Fork Viscosity Meter (FVM) Model: FVM11C728EAC22FCEZZZ, short tines

· Compatible with liquid wildfire retardant salts (usually ammonium phosphates or magnesium chloride) to report both product viscosity and density.

· Requires compatibility as installed on a DN 80/3-inch pipe using a 2-1/2-inch tri-clamp.

· Installed and mounted outdoors (potential 0-30 degree C difference between air and fluid),

· Average flow rate of 500 gallons per minute

· Line pressure will vary from 60psi to 100psi; must be able to operate across the full range.

· Density ranges between 1.000g/ml to 1.150 g/ml

· Operating viscosity range 0.5 – 20,000 cP

· Operating temperature across a range of -40⁰C – 150⁰C

· Operating voltage of 24V DC nominal

· Shall make measurements once a second (1/s), minimum.

· Electropolished finish to prevent scaling and buildup.

· Accuracy/precision requirement of:

· Density = +/- 0.001 g/cm3

· Viscosity = +/-1% across 100 - 1000 cP range

Figure 2. EMERSON Fork Viscosity Meter

CLIN 0002:

Shipping to destination.

Section A – Schedule of Items:

All interested parties shall provide a Brand Name quotation for the following:

Model: FVM11C728EAC22FCEZZZ

USFS Technology & Development Program 5785 Highway 10 W Missoula, MT 59808

Total Price (All CLINs): $____________________ F.o.B. Destination Delivery to:

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