Statement of Work (SOW).pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

100KN Universal Testing Machine

Prepared by

Michael Sullivan

76 MXSS/MXDTAE

4 June 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page

1 Scope of Work

1.1. Scope

1.2. Background

2 Technical Requirements

2.1. Hardware

2.2. Software

2.3. Accessories

3 Installation

3.1. Pre-Installation

3.2. Vendor Installation

3.3. Tinker Installation

4 Training

4.1. Operation

4.2. Test Methods

4.3. Validation

5 Maintenance and Calibration

5.1. Warranty

5.2. Service Contract

5.3. Calibration

5.4. Certificates

6 Documentation

6.1. Manuals

6.2. Maintenance

6.3. Calibration

Composites/Shelf-Life Lab Tensile Tester FY26

CSN: H6TM02

16 May 2025

1 SCOPE OF WORK

1.1. Scope: The following establishes the minimum requirements for the purchase, delivery, and installation of a commercially off the shelf (COTS) replacement 100KN Universal

Testing Machine (UTM) for the Composites & Shelf-Life Lab. The replacement UTM shall meet AC7122 National Aerospace Defense Contractors Accreditation Program

(NADCAP) Composites alignment requirements. The vendor shall provide all hardware, software, accessories, peripherals, documentation, training, calibration, shipping, and installation. The vendor shall ensure, upon installation, that all hardware and software functions and applications are fully functional prior to acceptance. Any required maintenance and calibration will be the sole provider of the vendor through a maintenance contract. Tinker will prepare the site location for the tensile tester prior to installation.

1.2. Background: The UTM described in this document is intended for use in the

Composites & Shelf-Life Lab for the purpose of testing the mechanical properties of materials against their respective qualifying specifications for approval prior to the repair and fabrication of aircraft components at Tinker AFB.

2 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum requirements and features of the UTM are listed below.

2.1. HARDWARE

2.1.1. Force Capacity: The UTM shall be a floor model system that has a 22,500 pounds force (100 kN) capacity.

2.1.2. Footprint: The UTM, not including the environmental chamber, shall have a minimum footprint of 40” W X 25” D X 100” H and a maximum footprint of

50” W X 35” D X 120” H.

2.1.3. Test Space: The load frame shall provide a minimum crosshead travel of 70” and a minimum horizontal test space of 22” to support large non-standard test specimens and the environmental chamber.

2.1.4. Environmental Chamber: The environmental chamber shall have the following requirements.

2.1.4.1. A maximum footprint of 22” W X 36” D X 45” H behind the UTM, not including the roller bracket on which it is attached.

2.1.4.2. Internal dimensions a minimum of 15” W X 15” D X 35” H and a maximum of 18” W X 18” D X 40” H.

2.1.4.3. A roller bracket and support legs to attach the environmental chamber to the UTM to roll back from the test space when not in use and does not interfere with the test space.

2.1.4.4. A digital temperature controller and liquid nitrogen cooling option to provide a temperature range of at least -110℉ to 650℉.

2.1.4.5. An internal light and viewing window for maintaining specimen visibility during testing.

2.1.5. Electrical System: The electrical system shall have the following requirements.

2.1.5.1. The UTM shall be wired as 200/208VAC and 3 phase with an IEC

60309 250V 16A 3P+E plug.

2.1.5.2. The environmental chamber shall be wired as 200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase, with a L6-30P 30A plug.

2.1.6. Debris Shield: The UTM shall include a clear front debris shield that manually swings opens and closes by the user to shield flying debris. The debris shield shall not have an interlock switch that requires the shield to be closed in order to begin the test. The debris shield shall be compatible with the video extensometer.

2.1.7. NADCAP Alignment: The UTM shall have the capabilities to meet AC7122

NADCAP alignment requirements.

2.1.8. Test Speed: The UTM shall have a testing speed range of slower than 0.0002 in./minute to faster than 35 in./minute.

2.2. SOFTWARE

2.2.1. Computer: The software shall be installed and integrated into a Tinker AFB provided PC by the vendor.

2.2.2. Network Connectivity: The UTM and software shall not require any connection to an external network in order to operate, record, and store data.

2.2.3. Test Capabilities: The UTM shall be controlled by the most current computer software package by the vendor that is capable of creating and performing

ASTM test methods that test tension, compression, flexure, stress, strain, peel, and tear.

2.2.4. Testing & Data: The software shall allow specimen test control, creation of and editing test methods, data acquisition, data calculations, and reporting of results in the software and export them into at least a PDF or Word document.

2.2.5. Data Storage: Test results and data calculations shall be permanently stored electronically in the UTM PC and be capable of being printed out in hard copy.

2.2.6. Accessories: All data-acquiring accessories shall be supported by the software, which includes load cells, strain gauge extensometers, deflectometer, video extensometer, and linear variable differential transformer deflectometer

(LVDT).

2.3. ACCESSORIES

2.3.1. Load Cells: The UTM shall include the following load cells that operate in tension and compression. The load cells shall meet ASTM E4 requirements, cover a force capacity range of 1 lbf. to 22,500 lbf, and have an accuracy no larger than 0.5% of the force reading.

2.3.1.1. Load cell with a force capacity of 100 kN (22,500 lbf.).

2.3.1.2. Load cell with a force capacity of 20-50 kN (4,500-11,240 lbf.).

2.3.1.3. Load cell with a force capacity of 0.5-2 kN (112-450 lbf.).

2.3.2. Grips: The UTM shall include the following grips.

2.3.2.1. One set of precision manual wedge grips with flat diamond serrated jaw faces that meet ASTM D1002. The grips shall be capable of meeting AC7122 NADCAP alignment requirements, have a minimum temperature range of -110℉ to 475℉, accept a specimen thickness between 0” and 1”, have a capacity of at least 100 kN (22,500 lbf).

2.3.2.2. One set of low force grips with serrated jaw faces and side-screw controlled tightening of the grips. The grips shall accept a specimen thickness between 0” and 1.8” have a capacity of at least 1 kN (225 lbf).

2.3.3. Alignment Fixture: The UTM shall include a load string alignment fixture that meets ASTM E1012 and AC7122 NADCAP requirements.

2.3.4. Three-Point Bend ASTM D790: The UTM shall include a three-point bend fixture that meets ASTM D790 requirements with a 4mm diameter lower anvil set and a 10mm diameter upper anvil. The fixture shall have a mid-span direct measurement deflectometer plunger and clip-on strain gauge extensometer.

2.3.5. Three-Point Bend ASTM D2344: The UTM shall include a three-point bend fixture that meets ASTM D2344 requirements with a 0.25-inch diameter upper anvil and 0.125-inch diameter lower anvils. The fixture shall have a temperature range greater than 75℉ to over 475℉. The fixture shall have a maximum load capacity of at least 8 kN (1,800 lbf).

2.3.6. Climbing Drum Peel: The UTM shall include a climbing drum peel fixture that meets ASTM D1781 requirements for flexible facing. The fixture shall have a maximum load capacity of at least 3 kN (675 lbf).

2.3.7. Linear Variable Ddifferential Transformer Deflectometer: The UTM shall include a LVDT that is capable of measuring compression and tensile modulus and strain values. The deflectometer shall have a measuring range of ±2 inches and a mounting kit onto the compression platens.

2.3.8. Compression: The UTM shall include compression platens that meet ASTM

D695 requirements with a lockable spherical seat that ensures an aligned and evenly applied load to the specimen. The compression platens must have a capacity of at least 250 kN (56,000 lbf), a temperature range of -112℉ to over

475℉, LVDT mounting holes, and a minimum diameter of 5.75”.

2.3.9. Flatwise Sandwich: The UTM shall include a flatwise sandwich tension fixture that meets ASTM C297 requirements and is capable of testing 2” X 2” square specimens. The fixture shall have a maximum load capacity of at least 29 kN

(6,500 lbf) and a temperature range greater than 75℉ to over 475℉.

2.3.10. Flatwise Shear: The UTM shall include a flatwise shear compression and tension fixtures that meet ASTM C273 requirements. The fixtures shall have a maximum load capacity of at least 75 kN (16,860 lbf).

2.3.11. Floating Roller Peel: The UTM shall include a floating roller peel fixture that meets ASTM D3167 requirements. The fixture shall have a maximum load capacity of at least 3 kN (675 lbf).

2.3.12. Video Extensometer: The UTM shall include a video extensometer that measures modulus and strain and meets ASTM D638 requirements. The video extensometer shall integrate into the UTM software and have reduced errors from thermal and lighting fluctuations.

2.3.13. Debris Shield: The UTM shall include a clear front debris shield that manually swings opens and closes by the user to shield flying debris. The debris shield shall not have an interlock switch that requires the shield to be closed in order to begin the test. The debris shield shall be compatible with the video extensometer.

2.3.14. Software: All data-acquiring accessories shall be supported by the software, which includes load cells, strain gauge extensometers, deflectometer, video extensometer, and LVDT.

3 INSTALLATION

3.1. Pre-Installation: Tinker shall provide the following in preparation for the installation.

3.1.1. Utilities: Verify all necessary utility hook-ups are within 10 feet of allocated space prior to delivery.

3.1.2. Electrical: Install new or verify current electrical power lines and outlets that meet the requirements of the UTM, environmental chamber, and PC.

3.1.3. Location: The allocated space is prepared by Tinker by removing the current

SFM-100KN tensile tester by either DRMO or donation to another organization.

3.1.4. Computer: Supply a PC and monitor with a minimum Windows 11 operating system, three ethernet ports, 2 GHz or faster processor, an 8 GB Ram, 5 USB ports, and a 256 GB hard drive.

3.1.5. Receiving: Upon delivery of the UTM, verify all parts, boxes, and containers are accounted for, take note of any damage, and store them in a climate-controlled environment.

3.2. Vendor Installation: The vendor shall provide a trained service engineer and/or representative to oversee installation of the items to the lab and conduct final installation and integration. This includes the following.

3.2.1. Shipment: The UTM and accessories shall be shipped to Tinker AFB in secured and weatherproof containers.

3.2.2. Off-Loading: Allocate a service representative to supervise the off-loading and moving of the UTM and accessories from the receiving location to the

Composites and Shelf-Life Lab.

3.2.3. Component Connections: Ensure all physical and electrical components are connected by the service engineer or Tinker AFB, followed by operation and functionality checks after startup procedure.

3.2.4. Computer: Integrate the UTM and software with the Tinker supplied PC with all software, cable connections, and verify communication between the PC and the

UTM.

3.2.5. Operation: Confirm correct operation of the system, electrical components, and mechanical assemblies.

3.2.6. Force: Conduct force verification and initial calibration in both tension and compression along the full operating load capacity range to conform to ASTM

E4 and to an accuracy of 0.5% of load capacity.

3.2.7. Crosshead: Conduct crosshead speed verification according to ASTM E2658 and displacement verification according to ASTM E2309 in both directions to an accuracy of 0.5% of the reading.

3.2.8. Strain: Conduct strain verification and initial calibration on extensometers and deflectometers according to ASTM E83.

3.2.9. Alignment: Conduct an alignment assessment to conform with AC7122

NADCAP alignment requirements with laboratory provided specimens.

3.2.10. Temperature: Conduct temperature verification and initial calibration on the environmental chamber for temperatures ranging from 75℉ to over 475℉.

3.3. Tinker Installation: Tinker AFB shall conduct the following for installation.

3.3.1. Transfer the equipment from the receiving area to the laboratory utilizing personnel trained in using heavy machinery under supervision and guidance of the vendor service representative.

3.3.2. The UTM, environmental chamber, and other large and heavy items will be uncrated and moved to the final location in the laboratory.

3.3.3. Any waste materials associated with the delivery and installation will be disposed of in the appropriate waste stream provided by Tinker AFB.

4 TRAINING

4.1. Operation: The vendor shall provide at least a 4-hour onsite hardware and software operation and usage training for at least three operators, including the set-up of specimen test methods, test control parameters, use of the extensometers and deflectometers, results calculations, and creation of test reports.

4.2. Test Methods: The vendor shall develop at least five test methods of the Composite and

Shelf-Life Lab’s choice based on the lab’s testing requirements.

4.3. Validation: The vendor shall validate developed test methods with lab supplied specimens.

5 MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION

5.1. Warranty: A 1-year warranty shall be included to include the following services.

5.1.1. Parts, labor, and travel for repair and replacement for applicable UTM, environmental chamber, and accessories.

5.1.2. Software updates.

5.1.3. System diagnostics and support.

5.2. Service Contract: All maintenance and calibration services shall be added to the current

Tinker AFB service contract or a new contract created if not able to be added.

5.3. Calibration: The vendor shall perform calibration services on a maximum 12-month interval for the UTM, load cells, extensometers, deflectometers, and environmental chamber, as well as the load string alignment fixture to conform with AC7122

NADCAP alignment requirements.

5.4. Certificates: The calibration certificates and maintenance documents for all applicable items shall be provided to the Composites and Shelf-Life Lab.

6 DOCUMENTATION

The vendor shall provide the following documents.

6.1. Manuals: Pre-installation manual for receiving items and final preparations prior to installing the UTM and the operator’s manual for general use of the items.

6.2. Maintenance: Maintenance information for tasks that users can perform.

6.3. Calibration: Initial calibration certificates for the UTM, load cells, extensometers, deflectometers, and environmental chamber, as well as the load string alignment fixture.