SATPC0041949 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

NASA Ames Research Center

Planetary Science and Exobiology Division (Code ST) Center for Life Detection Facility (CLD)

Technical POC: Richard.C.Quinn@nasa.gov

1. Objective/Requirements The ARC CLD Cleanroom Facility requires a high-sensitivity cleanroom compatible Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer and FTIR microscope with Attenuated Total Reflectance (ATR) capability for measurement and characterization of facility and hardware organic contamination. The new CLD Facility is a nested ISO-8, ISO-6, and ISO-5 cleanroom environment designed for the development of in-situ life detection technologies and science verification. The facility and its projects have strict biological and organic chemical contamination-control requirements, which demand on-going monitoring of contamination levels to ensure that science and technology products meet required cleanliness levels. The FTIR-spectrometer and -microscope, is required for the measurement of facility, equipment, and product surface organic contamination levels. After market research, it has been determined (see attached Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source) that the Thermo Scientific Nicolet Apex FTIR Spectrometer with a RaptIR+IR Microscope uniquely meets the CLD facility needs and requirements.

2. Characteristics, Scope, and Specs

The instrument must meet the following criteria:

• Compatible for use in ISO-8 Cleanroom Environments

• FTIR spectrometer integrated with FTIR microscope

FTIR Spectrometer with:

• Signal-to-noise better than 50,000:1 (1 minute)

• 0.25 cm-1 resolution

• 7,800–350 cm-1 range

• ATR crystal clean detection to provide visual indication of crystal cleanliness

• Full spectral processing and analysis tools (baseline correction, spectral math, peak area, peak height) for quantification

• KBR external sample beam port window and compartment with purge system

• Pass through mirror assembly external measurements

FTIR Microscope with:

• 4x glass refracting objective

• 15x 0.65 N.A. diffraction limited objective, with built-in dovetail mount for ATR

• 15x 0.65 N.A. diffraction limited condenser, permanently aligned and motorized

• 1 micron visual spatial resolution

• Better than 5 micron IR spatial resolution

• Infrared aperture x-y adjustments and rotation control

• Both Auto-focus and auto-illumination and manual-focus and manual-illumination

• Motorized positioning stage with software control better than 2-micron reproducibility

• Microscope integrated with FTIR microscope right side assembly configuration

• Thermoelectrically cooled (TEC) detector

• 350 micron Ge Tip ATR with dovetail mount to IR objective

• ATR pressure sensor, for automated contact alert

• <1 micron reproducibility, 40 mm working distance, 5 kg maximum loading

• Reflectance / Transmission / ATR Sampling Modes

• Digital Color Video Camera (5 Megapixels)

• Joystick for motorized positioning control

• Computer with 22" monitor

• Full infrared microscopy automation and control software with comprehensive

ATR spectra library for data analysis

• User training provided by vendor field scientist

See Thermo-Electron quote CPQ-00874867 (attached) for full specifications.

3. Place of Performance/Deliver to

Center for Life Detection Laboratory, NASA Ames Research Center, Building N239 Room 432, Moffett Field, CA 94035

4. Period of Performance

Desired delivery by September 30, 2026.