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STATEMENT OF WORK/REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENT

Title: High Accuracy 8.5-digit Multimeter with Standard Thermocouple Compatibility Requesting Lab: 731 – Engineering Lab

I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Engineering Lab (EL), with the cooperation of the industry, is performing research to develop an understanding of infrastructure materials, methods, and components when exposed to measurable loads. The use of Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems and equipment is essential for the collection of the data to fulfill this mission. In the use of these DAQ systems and equipment, accurate multimeter testing is necessary to ensure equipment functionality and accurate results. Thus, the use of a high accuracy digital multimeter is necessary to ensure these systems and equipment are in working order.

Purpose/Objective: Procure a high accuracy 8.5-digit multimeter with standard thermocouple compatibility to meet the calibration needs to maintain functioning data collection systems in the Engineering Lab.

II. SCOPE

The Contractor shall deliver one (1) high accuracy 8.5-digit multimeter with standard thermocouple compatibility, inclusive of FOB Destination delivery and warranty.

III. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide a high precision digital multimeter with the minimum technical requirements and specifications detailed 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 not authorized for sale in the U.S. by Contractors 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: High Precision Multimeter Description: High Accuracy 8.5-digit Multimeter with Standard Thermocouple Compatibility Quantity: One (1) Specifications:

1.1: Resolution: 8.5-digit resolution or higher.

1.2: DC Voltage measurements up to at least 1000 V.

1.3: Best 1-year 10V DC Voltage measurements of at least 15 ppm accuracy.

1.4: Resistance measurements up to 100 kΩ.

1.5: Best 1-year 100Ω Resistance measurements of at least 60 ppm accuracy.

1.6: Standard thermocouple compatibility.

1.7: High resolution color screen.

1.8: USB ports for uploading/offloading data.

1.9: Rear panel inputs for ratio measurements.

1.10: Manufacturer offers repair and calibration.

IV. DELIVERABLES

Line Item: 0001 A high precision 8.5-digit multimeter with thermocouple compatibility, modern (USB) pots for uploading/offloading, rear panels for ratio measurements.

Standards of Acceptance: The NIST COR shall review the high precision digital multimeter and respond with an acceptance or request for revision email to the Contractor Point of Contact (POC) within 28 days of receipt of deliverable.

V. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

NIST Gaithersburg.

VI. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE/LEAD TIME

To be delivered no later than 10/1/2024.

VII. DELIVERY TERMS

Delivery shall be F.O.B Destination and shall occur in accordance with the delivery due dates provided in the above table.

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. The contractor shall deliver THE following line item:

Line Item 0001 to:

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

NIST Final Destination 100 Bureau Drive Building 226, Room B145 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-0001

***Due to ongoing limited site access of the NIST facilities, the Awardee SHALL confirm with the Designated Government Official and the Contracting Officer prior to ANY shipment to NIST***

VIII. 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. 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.

Performance Tests:

1. Unit power on.

2. Button and interface operation check.

3. Strain gauge resistance measurement check.

NIST may choose at its discretion to forego this part of acceptance testing.

A visual inspection of the equipment will be performed by the NIST COR to identify surface defects or any form of indication that any equipment 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 shall reject the equipment 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 equipment.

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

The Government will test, inspect, and accept or reject the equipment within (28 days) of the receipt of the equipment unless otherwise indicated above. The Government reserves the right to conduct quality assurance testing to confirm that a given instrument meets the manufacturer’s and/or the Government’s performance specifications. It is anticipated that the equipment will meet all manufacturer’s specifications and/or the Government’s performance specifications identified in the most recent operations and maintenance manual for each piece of equipment and/or in this document.

IX. WARRANTY

The contractor shall warranty the entire system for a period of a minimum of one (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 necessary repairs and calibration.

X. PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Advance payment is not authorized. The Contractor must invoice in arrears according to the 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 COR of fully installed system, AND

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

1. After successful demonstration by the instrumentation that it performs IAW the technical requirements set forth in this document AND

1. After receiving an invoice submitted properly, IAW 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.