Statement of Requirement (Final).pdf

STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

TITLE: Procurement of Field Flow Fractionation Replacement

LAB REQUESTING SERVICE: Material Measurement Laboratory

I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The Materials Measurement Science Division (MMSD) provides the measurement science, measurement standards, and measurement technology required to enable world-leading characterization of materials in support of the nation’s needs for the determination of the composition, structure, and properties of materials. In partnership with U.S. industry, government agencies and other stakeholders, the Division develops state-of-the-art instrumentation, methods, models and software to accurately and precisely measure materials over a range of length and time scales. The Division provides benchmarking and validation of emerging materials analysis methods, and disseminates reference materials, standards and scientific data to foster innovation and advance a wide range of technologies, such as those for public safety, forensics, homeland security and nanomanufacturing.

The Nanomaterials Research Group (NRG), within the MMSD, develops and disseminates measurement science, standards, and technology pertaining to the measurement of physico-chemical properties of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs); determines, compiles, evaluates, and disseminates key data needed to establish relationships between the performance, degradation, and risks associated with MNPs and the material sources.

II. SPECIFICATIONS

BASE

CLIN 0001: INSTRUMENT

The Contractor shall provide and install one (1) new field flow fractionation (FFF) instrument that meets the following minimum technical requirements.

a. Must be a bench top FFF instrument with standard US electrical requirements: 110/240 V and

50/60 Hz

b. Must have cross flow range from 0 mL min-1 to >6 mL min-1 with precision flow rates of 0.2%

c. Must be compatible with mobile phase pH range from 2-11

d. Must be compatible with organic solvents

e. Instrument must have channel stability limits for performance and operate in pressure range of at least 0 bar to 30 bar

f. Must be capable of switching between field flow fractionation and size exclusion chromatography modes within software module

g. Instrument must be compatible with Agilent 1260 Infinity Autosampler (type G1329B) or an equivalent autosampler must be included with the FFF instrument

h. Must be able to interface and integrate (able to accept and align multidetector data) with current government invested detector modules: Agilent 1260 Infinity diode array detector (DAD)

(G1315D), Agilent 1260 Infinity fluorescence (FLD) detector (G1321B), and Wyatt Technology

Dawn Heleos II multi angle light scattering (MALS) detector (1571-H2)

i. Software must be capable of accepting and processing signals from DAD and FLD within control FFF system.

j. Must include software that is currently supported (available software upgrade and interfaces with current hardware) by the instrument manufacturer for data collection and processing of Wyatt

MALS data (current version: Wyatt Astra 6.1)

k. Must include a channel with ability to change spacer height from at least (250-490) μm and have commercial sources of regenerated cellulose and polyethersulfone membranes at 2 kDa to 100 kDa cutoffs

l. Must include channel capable of diverting a portion of mobile phase to waste for concentrating sample concentrations or preparing for downstream or offline evaluation

m. Must include an integrated instrument control and data collection Windows-based computer workstation that includes working software for instrument control and is compatible with software for inline detectors

CLIN 0002: INITIAL WARRANTY

The Contractor shall include at least a one (1) year Initial Warranty to cover all equipment. The Initial

Warranty shall cover the cost of parts, labor and travel required to restore the equipment to normal operation. Includes system testing against performance metrics, laser alignments as needed, and optimization. Includes free software upgrade to most recent version for configured system.

The extended warranty shall also include:

• On-site preventive maintenance visit for 1 day per year.

• System testing against performance metrics for pumps, flow controllers, and general optimization.

• Free software upgrades to most recent version for configured system.

OPTIONS

The following CLINS (0003 through 0006) may be exercised at the Government’s discretion, at any time within 12 months of award.

CLIN 0003: Option for channel capable of concentrating sample volume from the channel to at least

2x

CLIN 0004: Option for channel that has variable spacer heights from 250 μm to >490 μm and are compatible with organic solvents

CLIN 0005: Option for most current version of Astra software to control Wyatt Dawn Heleos II

MALS with one year warranty and support that includes any software updates and phone support for troubleshooting data collection and data processing issues.

CLIN 0006: Option for a one-year extended warranty following the expiration of the initial 12-month warranty, to cover all equipment. The extended warranty shall cover the cost of parts, labor and travel required to restore the equipment to normal operation.

The extended warranty shall also include:

• On-site preventive maintenance visit for 1 day per year.

• System testing against performance metrics for pumps, flow controllers, and general optimization.

• Free software updates to most recent version for configured system.

III. INSTALLATION

All installation work shall be accomplished at NIST, Gaithersburg, Maryland. Installation shall include, at a minimum, uncrating/unpacking of all equipment, set-up and hook-up of all equipment, start-up, demonstration of specifications, and removal of all trash. Instrument shall operate to manufacturer’s specifications upon installation. Installation shall occur during normal business hours, between 8:30am and 5:00pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except

Federal Holidays, and shall be coordinated with the NIST Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR). Installation shall occur within 30 calendar days from delivery.

IV. TRAINING

The Contractor shall provide an in-person training for a minimum of two (2) NIST personnel.

Training shall commence immediately upon successful completion of installation and successful demonstration of specifications. The training session shall include, at a minimum: a demonstration of all equipment functions and equipment operation, basic troubleshooting, and maintenance operations. Training shall occur during normal business hours, between 8:30am and

5:00pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays, and shall be coordinated with the NIST COR.

V. DELIVERY

Delivery shall be F.O.B Destination and shall occur within 60 calendar days of award.

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.

Delivery shall occur during normal business hours, between 8:30am and 5:00pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays and shall be made to:

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Shipping and Receiving

100 Bureau Drive, Building 301

Gaithersburg, MD 20899

VI. DELIVERABLES

Description Quantity or Format Due Date field flow fractionation (FFF) instrument

One (1) Within 60 calendar days after award

Installation One (1) Within 30 calendar days after delivery

Training NIST personnel In person training for a minimum of two (2) NIST personnel.

Upon installation

CLIN 0003 Option– semi preparative channel

One (1) Within 60 calendar days after exercising the option

CLION 0004 Option– variable spacer height channel

One (1) Within 60 calendar days after exercising the option

CLIN 0005 Option– Astra 8 software for Dawn Heleos

MALS detector

One (1) Within 60 calendar days after exercising the option

CLIN000 6 Option – Extended warranty

One (1) Upon exercising the option

VII. GENERAL INFORMATION

Safety: The Contractor employee shall be responsible for knowing and complying with NIST installation safety prevention regulations (http://www-i.nist.gov/mml/safety/policies/index.htm.) Such regulations include, but are not limited to, general safety, fire prevention, and waste disposal.

Security: NIST is a restricted campus. An identification badge is required for access for entry into buildings and also 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 must 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 http://www-i.nist.gov/mml/safety/policies/index.htm pass to the COR 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 on the vehicle’s rear view mirror in accordance with instructions. 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 COR and/or CO. There shall be no interviews, comments, or any other response without the knowledge and approval of the NIST Director.