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STATEMENT OF WORK

1. Objective/Requirements This document outlines the scope of work for the procurement, installation, and commissioning of an Instron Model 9440 Instrumented Drop Tower to be used for damage tolerance testing of composite materials at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). The equipment will be utilized for impact testing and residual strength analysis of fiber-reinforced composites, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ASTM D7136, ASTM D7137, CMH-17, and MSFC-RQMT-3479.

2. Characteristics, Scope, and Specs

Part Number QTY Extended Description

C-9440 1 9440 drop tower system

C-9440-015 1 Steel base to increase working height of 9440

C-9440-A1 1 9440 user manuals in English language

C-9440-D1 1 9440 Electrical Supply: 100 to 120 V, 50 and 60 Hz Single Phase

C-9440-S1 1 Standard base for 9440 drop tower

C-7510-022REP 1 Light 9440/CEAST 9340 tup holder with mass conformity certificate

C-7519-301 1 Strain-gauge instrumented tup, Type 1, 22 kN

C-7529-321 1 Insert, hemispherical, 12.7 mm diameter

C-7529-324 1 Insert, hemispherical, 25.4 mm (1 in) diameter

C-7529-325 1 Insert, hemispherical, 38.1 mm (1.5 in) diameter

C-7520-035 1 Adjustable height stand

C-7520-037 1 General purpose plate, stand mounted

1400-050 1 System Installation and Integration

1450-060 1 Enhanced Impact Extended System and Software Instruction

1450-053 1 Basic System and Software Introduction for CEAST Impact Systems, Pendulums and Drop Towers.

1430-076 1 CEAST Drop Tower Striker (Tup) verification/calibration:

1473-037 1 (Drop Towers w/o high energy spring assist) Standard Verification

1405-501 1 System Warranty Services

1405-710 1 Instron Connect Agreement

The primary objectives of this procurement include:

Acquiring an Instron Model 9440 drop tower system to perform low-velocity impact testing on composite materials.

Ensuring the system meets all required technical and operational specifications for damage tolerance testing.

Compliance with relevant aerospace standards.

Enabling precise impact energy control, force measurement, and post-impact analysis.

SCOPE OF SUPPLY:

The supplier shall provide the following:

Instron Model 9440 Instrumented Drop Tower with Bluehill Impact Software.

Steel Base for Increased Working Height.

Light Tup Holder for 0.2 to 27.9 ft-lb Energy Range.

Instrumented Tup for 22kN Max Force with multiple tup inserts:

o Hemispherical Insert (12.7 mm / 1/2 in).

o Hemispherical Insert (25.4 mm / 1 in).

o Hemispherical Insert (38.1 mm / 1.5 in).

Adjustable Height Stand for Specimen Support.

General Purpose Plate, Stand Mounted.

On-site Installation & Training by Local Instron Field Service Engineers.

Drop Tower Verifications (Tup, Encoder, Velocity Calibration).

1-Year System Warranty and Instron Connect Agreement.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Instron 9440 system shall meet the following technical criteria:

Impact Energy Range: Up to 405J (299 ft-lb).

Maximum Drop Mass: 37.5 kg (82.7 lbs).

Velocity Range: 0.77 to 4.65 m/s (2.5 to 15.2 ft/s).

Maximum Tup Capacity: 90 kN (20,000 lbs).

Force Measurement Accuracy: High-resolution strain-gauge instrumentation.

Data Acquisition System:

o 14-bit resolution, 4 MHz max sampling rate A/D converter.

o High-speed (≥100 kHz) synchronized force-displacement capture.

o Up to 4 independent acquisition channels.

Impactor Types: Standard hemispherical inserts (varied sizes).

Sample Fixture: ASTM D7136/D7137 compliant clamping system.

Pneumatic Clamping Device: Adjustable clamping force for securing specimens.

Safety Enclosures & Interlocks: EC health and safety directive compliance.

Software Capabilities:

o Real-time impact data visualization.

o Automated test sequence programming.

o Energy absorption and impact damage quantification.

o Export capability to standard formats (CSV, Excel, MATLAB, etc.).

o Customizable report generation.

PERFORMANCE AND COMPLIANCE STANDARDS:

The system shall comply with the following testing standards:

ASTM D7136/D7137 – Damage tolerance testing of composite laminates.

ASTM D3763 – High-speed puncture testing.

OSHA Safety Standards.

INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING:

The supplier shall be responsible for:

Delivery, unpacking, and positioning of the system at Marshall Space Flight Center, Building 4711/Room 126.

Electrical and mechanical setup, ensuring compliance with facility requirements.

Calibration and functional testing of the system post-installation.

Verification of impact energy calibration and repeatability tests.

Full operational demonstration and acceptance testing.

TRAINING AND SUPPORT:

On-site training for operators, including system setup, test execution, and data analysis.

User manuals and troubleshooting guides.

Ongoing technical support (remote and/or on-site options).

Warranty period: Minimum 12 months (specify extended warranty options).

Availability of spare parts and maintenance plans.

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA:

The system shall be accepted upon successful:

Installation and calibration validation.

Demonstration of test procedures and compliance with ASTM D7136.

Verification of force-displacement data accuracy.

Completion of operator training and certification.

Approval of final acceptance report.

3. Place of Performance

NASA MSFC Central Receiving 4631 Saturn RD Huntsville, AL 35812

4. Period of Performance 10-12 Weeks ARO Need by date: June 30, 2025