Stmt of Work_Analog.pdf

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Contents Project General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 Background

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Government Furnished

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

6.0 Travel

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

8.0 Security Requirements

9.0 Data Rights

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Project Analog Input Equipment Purchase

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

The purpose of this project is to modernize and improve the data acquisition infrastructure at the Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory through the implementation of more National Instruments (NI) data acquisition (DAQ) devices. The Missoula Fire Lab conducts advanced research into wildfire behavior, combustion processes, and fuel characteristics. Accurate and high-resolution data collection is critical for understanding the physical processes involved in wildland fire and for validating predictive fire behavior models.

The primary goal of this project is to integrate NI DAQ systems with a variety of experimental apparatuses used in fire experiments, such as combustion chambers, wind tunnels, and fuel testing rigs. This integration involves configuring a suite of analog and digital sensors—including thermocouples, heat flux sensors, load cells, pressure transducers, and flow meters—with the NI hardware to enable high-speed, synchronized data acquisition across multiple channels.

Objectives include:

• Designing and implementing a modular DAQ system using NI hardware (e.g., PXI systems) and LabVIEW software for flexible control and real-time data visualization.

• Establishing reliable sensor-to-DAQ connectivity and ensuring signal integrity for accurate measurements under extreme thermal and environmental conditions.

• Developing custom LabVIEW interfaces for experimental control, data logging, and automated data processing.

By leveraging the precision and versatility of NI DAQ systems, this project will enable researchers at the Missoula Fire Lab to collect more comprehensive datasets, improve experimental reproducibility, and support the development of more accurate fire models. Ultimately, this work contributes to advancing wildfire science and enhancing public safety through better-informed fire management practices.

2.0 Background

The Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory requires a scalable and high-performance data acquisition system to support its ongoing fire behavior and combustion research. The lab has a history of using National Instruments (NI) technologies, with multiple NI PXI data acquisition (DAQ) systems already integrated into its experimental setups. These systems, coupled with LabVIEW software, are currently used to collect data from a variety of sensors such as thermocouples, heat flux transducers, and gas analyzers. The lab began using NI PXI systems several years ago as part of an effort to centralize and automate data collection. Over time, the number of PXI systems and LabVIEW toolkits has grown to accommodate the expanding research needs.

Today, the lab operates a network of NI PXI DAQ systems across various research zones. These systems are crucial for monitoring and collecting data from fire-related experiments. While the current setup is functional, there is a need to expand capabilities, improve system integration, data synchronization, and long-term storage solutions.

The lab’s vision is to create a more unified data acquisition system that supports current and future research needs. This includes enhancing system integration, improving data synchronization between multiple PXI systems, and streamlining data storage and analysis. The lab also aims to expand remote monitoring capabilities and further integrate real-time data with modeling tools. The lab will continue to rely on NI PXI hardware and LabVIEW software for data collection and analysis, with an emphasis on improving system interoperability and data management for long-term research and storage.

Vendor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

The selected vendor will be responsible for supplying the following components:

• QTY 10 Terminal Block, TB-4302, Front Mount, PXIe-4302/3 Analog Input Module

• QTY 3 - Analog Input Module, PXIe-4302

• QTY 1 - Multifunction I/O Device, USB-6423

Requirements:

• All components must be genuine National Instruments (NI) parts and meet the technical specifications outlined above.

• The contractor must ensure that the supplied modules and devices are compatible with existing NI PXI systems and LabVIEW software used by the laboratory.

• All parts must be delivered in new, unopened condition with all relevant manuals and documentation.

• The contractor must provide warranty details and support information for the components supplied.

4.0 Government Furnished

Equipment purchase requirement is not applicable for this contract.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Purchased equipment to be delivered within 30 days of contract award.

6.0 Travel

Equipment purchase requirement is not applicable for this contract.

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

Equipment purchase requirement is not applicable for this contract.

8.0 Security Requirements

Equipment purchase requirement is not applicable for this contract.

9.0 Data Rights

Equipment purchase requirement is not applicable for this contract.

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards

Equipment purchase requirement is not applicable for this contract.

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