27_Aug_15_FBO_FINAL_SOW_for_Nanocalorimetry_Measurements.docx

Attachment I

STATEMENT OF WORK

Nanocalorimetry Measurements

I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Materials Measurement Science Division (MMSD) is currently developing sensor chips and reference materials for nanocalorimetry measurements. Advanced nanocalorimeters measure materials at the micrometer and nanometer length scales. In order to enable innovation and speed development of such measurements, new chips designs and reference materials are required to optimize materials measurements, materials selection based on thermodynamic properties, thermal performance related to manufacturing processes, and reliability predictions. Fundamental thermal properties underlying all aspects of nanoscale thermal behavior, such as melting points, heat capacity, thermal conductivity and the size dependence of these properties are required for the development of small-scale technologies such as thermally dependent micro- and nano-electromechanical systems (MEMS and NEMS).

Nanocalorimetry is a method to measure the thermal and thermodynamic properties of nanomaterials and is currently the principal technique for the measurement of micro- to nano-scale thermal properties for a wide variety of materials and structures. Precision and accuracy in these measurements is dependent on the precision and accuracy of temperature measurements which, in turn, depend on the calibration of the temperature sensors on the nanocalorimeter chips. Despite efforts to develop new generations of nanocalorimeter chips, true accuracy, SI traceability and precision temperature measurement methods have not yet been developed and require new strategies for chip calibration to implement. In order to establish and improve the accuracy and precision of this technique, it is necessary to develop new standard reference materials for chip calibration over the range from room temperature to 1000 °C.

II. SCOPE OF WORK

a. OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

The objective of this work is to investigate the design of nanocalorimeter chips and the use of suitable techniques to synthesize and characterize a collection of solidification point (e.g. temperature) standard reference materials based on coated nanoparticles that are related to the ITS-90 temperature scale.

The nanocalorimetry measurements project is performing measurements using nanocalorimeter sensors and developing new nanocalorimeter sensors and methods. A contractor shall microfabricate nanocalorimeter sensors in the NIST cleanroom, analyze nanocalorimeter chip performance, and deposit and characterize various samples for nanocalorimeter measurements.

b. GENERAL:

The contractor shall microfabricate and calibrate nanocalorimeter chips in addition to the synthesis and deposition of samples for use with chip based nanocalorimeters and characterization of these materials using electron microscopy, conventional DSC/TGA and nanocalorimetry. The contractor shall use facilities and instruments in Building 223, Rooms A310, A328-A330 and B329 to calibrate nanocalorimeters and perform measurements. The contractor shall use the cleanroom facility in the NIST CNST to microfabricate nanocalorimeter chips. The Contractor shall provide all support for project oversight, administration and technical execution of this contract.

The number of useable nanocalorimeter sensors is defined as those that are intact and with a recorded calibration data file after completing microfabrication and calibration.

Uncertainty analysis shall comply with NIST publication requirements as specified in Technical Note 1297, “Guidelines for Evaluating and Expressing Uncertainty of NIST Measurement Results” (http://physics.nist.gov/Pubs/guidelines/contents.html). Reports shall use SI units as specified in NIST Special Publication 811, “Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI)” (http://physics.nist.gov/cuu/pdf/sp811.pdf).

c. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall complete the following tasks:

Base Period (first 6 months after an award) tasks:

Task 1, Month 1

1. Microfabricate 15-30 useable nanocalorimeter sensors in the NIST CNST.

2. Calibrate 8-15 sensors.

3. Deposit 8-15 samples onto nanocalorimeter sensors using specialized deposition techniques including electrospray, sputtering, evaporating.

4. Characterize 1-2 samples using electron microscopy, conventional DSC and TGA.

5. Perform 8-15 nanocalorimetry measurements.

For subtask 3 to 5, the contractor shall record the specimen preparations, the measurement conditions, raw and processed measurement results, images and all calculated or otherwise derived results.

Task 2, Month 2

1. Microfabricate 15-30 useable nanocalorimeter sensors in the NIST CNST.

2. Calibrate 8-15 sensors.

3. Deposit 8-15 samples onto nanocalorimeter sensors using specialized deposition techniques including electrospray, sputtering, evaporating.

4. Characterize 1-2 samples using electron microscopy, conventional DSC and TGA.

5. Perform 8-15 nanocalorimetry measurements.

Subtasks 3 through 5 shall comprise measurement data, graphs and images. The contractor shall record the specimen preparations, the measurement conditions, raw and processed measurement results, images and all calculated or otherwise derived results.

Task 3, Month 3

1. Microfabricate 15-30 useable nanocalorimeter sensors in the NIST CNST.

2. Calibrate 8-15 sensors.

3. Deposit 8-15 samples onto nanocalorimeter sensors using specialized deposition techniques including electrospray, sputtering, evaporating.

4. Characterize 1-2 samples using electron microscopy, conventional DSC and TGA.

5. Perform 8-15 nanocalorimetry measurements.

Subtasks 3 through 5 shall comprise measurement data, graphs and images. The contractor shall record the specimen preparations, the measurement conditions, raw and processed measurement results, images and all calculated or otherwise derived results.

Task 4, Month 4

1. Microfabricate 15-30 useable nanocalorimeter sensors in the NIST CNST.

2. Calibrate 8-15 sensors.

3. Deposit 8-15 samples onto nanocalorimeter sensors using specialized deposition techniques including electrospray, sputtering, evaporating.

4. Characterize 1-2 samples using electron microscopy, conventional DSC and TGA.

5. Perform 8-15 nanocalorimetry measurements.

Subtasks 3 through 5 shall comprise measurement data, graphs and images. The contractor shall record the specimen preparations, the measurement conditions, raw and processed measurement results, images and all calculated or otherwise derived results.

Task 5, Month 5

1. Microfabricate 15-30 useable nanocalorimeter sensors in the NIST CNST.

2. Calibrate 8-15 sensors.

3. Deposit 8-15 samples onto nanocalorimeter sensors using specialized deposition techniques including electrospray, sputtering, evaporating.

4. Characterize 1-2 samples using electron microscopy, conventional DSC and TGA.

5. Perform 8-15 nanocalorimetry measurements.

Subtasks 3 through 5 shall comprise measurement data, graphs and images. The contractor shall record the specimen preparations, the measurement conditions, raw and processed measurement results, images and all calculated or otherwise derived results.

Task 6, Month 6

1. Microfabricate 15-30 useable nanocalorimeter sensors in the NIST CNST.

2. Calibrate 8-15 sensors.

3. Deposit 8-15 samples onto nanocalorimeter sensors using specialized deposition techniques including electrospray, sputtering, evaporating. .

4. Perform 8-15 nanocalorimetry measurements.

5. Submit report.

Subtasks 3 and 4 shall comprise measurement data, graphs and images. The contractor shall record the specimen preparations, the measurement conditions, raw and processed measurement results, images and all calculated or otherwise derived results.

The report for subtask 5 shall be prepared in the style of a technical manuscript suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed scientific journal such as Applied Physics Letters or Journal of Applied Physics.

Option Period (second 6 months after an award) tasks:

Task 1, Month 1

1. Microfabricate 15-30 useable nanocalorimeter sensors in the NIST CNST.

2. Calibrate 8-15 sensors.

3. Deposit 8-15 samples onto nanocalorimeter sensors using specialized deposition techniques including electrospray, sputtering, evaporating.

4. Characterize 1-2 samples using electron microscopy, conventional DSC and TGA.

5. Perform 8-15 nanocalorimetry measurements.

Subtasks 3 through 5 shall comprise measurement data, graphs and images. The contractor shall record the specimen preparations, the measurement conditions, raw and processed measurement results, images and all calculated or otherwise derived results.

Task 2, Month 2

1. Microfabricate 15-30 useable nanocalorimeter sensors in the NIST CNST.

2. Calibrate 8-15 sensors.

3. Deposit 8-15 samples onto nanocalorimeter sensors using specialized deposition techniques including electrospray, sputtering, evaporating.

4. Characterize 1-2 samples using electron microscopy, conventional DSC and TGA.

5. Perform 8-15 nanocalorimetry measurements.

Subtasks 3 through 5 shall comprise measurement data, graphs and images. The contractor shall record the specimen preparations, the measurement conditions, raw and processed measurement results, images and all calculated or otherwise derived results.

Task 3, Month 3

1. Microfabricate 15-30 useable nanocalorimeter sensors in the NIST CNST.

2. Calibrate 8-15 sensors.

3. Deposit 8-15 samples onto nanocalorimeter sensors using specialized deposition techniques including electrospray, sputtering, evaporating.

4. Characterize 1-2 samples using electron microscopy, conventional DSC and TGA.

5. Perform 8-15 nanocalorimetry measurements.

Subtasks 3 through 5 shall comprise measurement data, graphs and images. The contractor shall record the specimen preparations, the measurement conditions, raw and processed measurement results, images and all calculated or otherwise derived results.

Task 4, Month 4

1. Microfabricate 15-30 useable nanocalorimeter sensors in the NIST CNST.

2. Calibrate 8-15 sensors.

3. Deposit 8-15 samples onto nanocalorimeter sensors using specialized deposition techniques including electrospray, sputtering, evaporating.

4. Characterize 1-2 samples using electron microscopy, conventional DSC and TGA.

5. Perform 8-15 nanocalorimetry measurements.

Subtasks 3 through 5 shall comprise measurement data, graphs and images. The contractor shall record the specimen preparations, the measurement conditions, raw and processed measurement results, images and all calculated or otherwise derived results.

Task 5, Month 5

1. Microfabricate 15-30 useable nanocalorimeter sensors in the NIST CNST.

2. Calibrate 8-15 sensors.

3. Deposit 8-15 samples onto nanocalorimeter sensors using specialized deposition techniques including electrospray, sputtering, evaporating.

4. Characterize 1-2 samples using electron microscopy, conventional DSC and TGA.

5. Perform 8-15 nanocalorimetry measurements.

Subtasks 3 through 5 shall comprise measurement data, graphs and images. The contractor shall record the specimen preparations, the measurement conditions, raw and processed measurement results, images and all calculated or otherwise derived results.

Task 6, Month 6

1. Microfabricate 15-30 useable nanocalorimeter sensors in the NIST CNST.

2. Calibrate 8-15 sensors.

3. Deposit 8-15 samples onto nanocalorimeter sensors using specialized deposition techniques including electrospray, sputtering, evaporating.

4. Perform 8-15 nanocalorimetry measurements.

5. Submit report.

Subtasks 3 and 4 shall comprise measurement data, graphs and images. The contractor shall record the specimen preparations, the measurement conditions, raw and processed measurement results, images and all calculated or otherwise derived results.

The report for subtask 5 shall be prepared in the style of a technical manuscript suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed scientific journal such as Applied Physics Letters or Journal of Applied Physics.

Monthly Progress Report The Contractor shall submit to the COR a monthly progress report that documents the following for the previous month: Activities accomplished, deliverables completed, outstanding deliverables, any delays, reasons for delays, and recommendations that were brought to the attention of the COR.

III. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Work shall primarily be accomplished at NIST, Gaithersburg, Maryland. Measurements may be performed at other local institutions (e.g. University of Maryland) approximately 1 day per month. Normal duty hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the exception of Federal holidays. The Government will provide at least two (2) days notification of the need to travel to local institutions.

IV. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

All property, data and information provided by the Government in the performance of this task remains the property of the Government and shall be surrendered to the government upon completion or termination of this requirement. Likewise, all deliverables generated under this requirement remain the property of the Government.

Upon award of this requirement, the Government will provide the Contractor with all sensor designs, masks, materials, components, and equipment needed in the performance of this requirement. The Government will also furnish the Contractor with an office, furnished with a desk, chair, computer, and a telephone.

The Contractor shall provide an itemized list of Government furnished property with signature and date to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to removal of any property from the NIST campus. The COR will verify the items and provide a signature and date acknowledging removal. Upon return of Government furnished property to the NIST campus, the Contractor and COR will jointly verify and sign the documentation confirming that all property has been returned to the campus.

V. DELIVERABLES

Number/ Reference

Task 1

Provide useable nanocalorimeters, calibration data, nanocalorimeters with deposited samples, and measurement data.

2. 8 to 15 calibrated sensors

3. 8 to 15 samples deposited on the sensors

4. 1 -2 characterized samples

5. 8 to 15 nanocalorimetry measurements No later than (NLT) 1 Month after award

Task 2

Provide useable nanocalorimeters, calibration data, nanocalorimeters with deposited samples, and measurement data.

2. 8 to 15 calibrated sensors

3. 8 to 15 samples deposited on the sensors

4. 1 -2 characterized samples

5. 8 to 15 nanocalorimetry measurements NLT 2 Months after award

Task 3

Provide useable nanocalorimeters, calibration data, nanocalorimeters with deposited samples, and measurement data.

2. 8 to 15 calibrated sensors

3. 8 to 15 samples deposited on the sensors

4. 1 -2 characterized samples

5. 8 to 15 nanocalorimetry measurements NLT 3 Months after award

Task 4

2. 8 to 15 calibrated sensors

3. 8 to 15 samples deposited on the sensors

4. 1 -2 characterized samples

5. 8 to 15 nanocalorimetry measurements NLT 4 Months after award

Task 5

Provide useable nanocalorimeters, calibration data, nanocalorimeters with deposited samples, and measurement data.

2. 8 to 15 calibrated sensors

3. 8 to 15 samples deposited on the sensors

4. 1 -2 characterized samples

5. 8 to 15 nanocalorimetry measurements NLT 5 Months after award

Task 6

1. Provide useable nanocalorimeters, calibration data, nanocalorimeters with deposited samples, and measurement data.

2. Submit technical report.

2. 8 to 15 calibrated sensors

3. 8 to 15 samples deposited on the sensors

4. 1 -2 characterized samples

5. 8 to 15 nanocalorimetry measurements

6. One technical report NLT 6 Months after award

Option Task 1

2. 8 to 15 calibrated sensors

3. 8 to 15 samples deposited on the sensors

4. 1 -2 characterized samples

5. 8 to 15 nanocalorimetry measurements NLT 1 Month after Option Period award

Option Task 2

2. 8 to 15 calibrated sensors

3. 8 to 15 samples deposited on the sensors

4. 1 -2 characterized samples

5. 8 to 15 nanocalorimetry measurements NLT 2 Months after Option Period award

Option Task 3

2. 8 to 15 calibrated sensors

3. 8 to 15 samples deposited on the sensors

4. 1 -2 characterized samples

5. 8 to 15 nanocalorimetry measurements NLT 3 Months after Option Period award

Option Task 4

2. 8 to 15 calibrated sensors

3. 8 to 15 samples deposited on the sensors

4. 1 -2 characterized samples

5. 8 to 15 nanocalorimetry measurements 6.

NLT 4 Months after Option Period award

Option Task 5

2. 8 to 15 calibrated sensors

3. 8 to 15 samples deposited on the sensors

4. 1 -2 characterized samples

5. 8 to 15 nanocalorimetry measurements NLT 5 Months after Option Period award

Option Task 6

3. Provide useable nanocalorimeters, calibration data, nanocalorimeters with deposited samples, and measurement data.

4. Submit technical report.

2. 8 to 15 calibrated sensors

3. 8 to 15 samples deposited on the sensors

4. 1 -2 characterized samples

5. 8 to 15 nanocalorimetry measurements

6. One technical report NLT 6 Months after Option Period award

VI. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

The accuracy of the results shall be consistent with similar measurements in the recent published literature. Uncertainty analysis shall comply with NIST publication requirements as specified in Technical Note 1297, “Guidelines for Evaluating and Expressing Uncertainty of NIST Measurement Results” (http://physics.nist.gov/Pubs/guidelines/contents.html). Reports shall use SI units as specified in NIST Special Publication 811, “Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI)” (http://physics.nist.gov/cuu/pdf/sp811.pdf).

Quality of work will be reviewed by the COR based on the Contractor’s proficiency in nanocalorimeter fabrication, calibration and performance of measurements as determined by comparison with freezing/melting point and uncertainty levels of comparable measurements in the scientific literature, and by the suitability of data to the purpose. Melting points of pure metals found on the ITS-90 temperature scale shall be determined within ± 10 °C, comparing mean values with n ≥ 3. Reports will be examined and reviewed by the COR to evaluate the Contactor’s performance.

Standards for Acceptance of Deliverables:

The COR will provide comments on each deliverable within 14 calendar days from receipt of a given deliverable. The Contractor shall make any needed changes to the reports within 14 calendar days from receipt of electronic or written comments from the COR.

VII. TRAVEL

Travel may be required to conduct measurements at continental US laboratories for up to a total of two (2) trips lasting up to four (4) days in duration. Travel shall not take place without written authorization from the NIST Contacting Officer. All travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation. The Government will provide at least three (3) weeks notification of the location and dates for travel outside the local area.

VIII. PAYMENT SCHEDULE

The Contractor will be paid in six (6) equal monthly payments for the base period and six (6) equal monthly payments for the option period, if exercised, upon receipt by the COR of the monthly report and an invoice, and upon satisfaction by the COR that the monthly report and all other deliverables are of acceptable quality and that all other assigned tasks are up to date. Invoices must include all information identified in clause entitled “NIST LOCAL 04 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS.” Charges shall be itemized based on the line item schedule included in the contract, including sub-line items, if applicable.

IX. CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED MATERIALS

No contractor supplied materials required.

X. CONTRACTOR’S MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Key Personnel Capability

NIST intends that a single individual (key personnel) shall perform all of the required work. The proposed individual shall meet the minimum qualifications and shall have at least two years’ work experience.

Key personnel shall have a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or Materials Science and at least two-years work experience in:

1. Synthesis and coating of nanoparticles; and

2. Experimental methods used in Materials Science; and

3. Micro- and Nano-fabrication in a clean room environment that include photolithography, metal deposition, and etching processes.

In addition, key personnel shall demonstrate experience in:

1. Characterization of materials using electron microscopy; and

2. Characterization of materials using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC); and

3. Characterization of materials using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA); and

4. Characterization of materials using chip nanocalorimetry; and

5. Characterization of materials using scanning electron microscopy (SEM); and

6. Computer Aided Drafting (preferably using AutoCAD and Solidworks software).

XI. GENERAL INFORMATION

Misconduct or Disruption of Services: At any time during the performance period of this contract, the Contracting Officer, TIC or Operating Unit (OU) Director may request the Contractor employee be immediately removed from the premises if they determine, at their unilateral discretion, that any of the Contractor employee’s actions or impaired state to be a disruption to the workforce.

Safety: The Contractor employee shall be responsible for knowing and complying with all installation safety prevention regulations. Such regulations include, but are not limited to, general safety, cryogenic safety, chemical safety, compressed gas safety, fire prevention, and waste disposal.

Security: NIST is a restricted campus. An identification badge is required for access for entry into buildings and is shown to the armed Security Police when entering the campus.

Identification Badges: Contractor employees shall comply with NIST identification and access requirements. The Contractor employee is responsible for absences due to expired identification and access documents. Each Contractor employee shall wear a visible identification badge provided by the NIST Security Office. The badge shall show the full name, title, and if required by NIST, the words “Contractor” in front. The Contractor employee shall turn in the NIST identification badge and vehicle pass to the TIC or Contracting Officer (CO) upon termination of their services under this contract.

Vehicle Registration: All Contractor employees must register their vehicles with the NIST Security Office to gain access to the campus. A valid driver’s license, Government-furnished civilian ID, proof of insurance and current registration must be presented to the NIST Security Office, at which time a NIST vehicle pass will be issued. The pass shall be displayed as instructed by the NIST Security Office. The Contractor employee shall follow NIST procedures for removal and turn-in of the vehicle pass upon termination of services under this contract.

Media Inquiries: The Contractor employee shall not respond to any media inquiries. Any inquiries from the media shall be immediately relayed to the TIC and/or CO. There shall be no interviews, comments, or any other response without the knowledge and approval of the NIST Director.

XII. RISK ASSESSMENT:

The HSPD-12 Security Risk Level assigned to this Task Order is: Low.