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ATTACHMENT B – TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE, VENDOR RESPONSE, AND CLARIFICATION FORM
DYNAMIC MECHANICAL ANALYZER (DMA) | IFB SRC000482
Instructions Vendors shall complete all sections of Attachment B and return the document with their bid submission. Additional pages may be attached. Reference supporting manufacturer documentation by document name and page number. Select one compliance status for each requirement. Explain all exceptions and comparable alternatives. Evaluator Notes are for NDSU use only. For optional rotational/torsional items, “DNC” or unavailable does not constitute failure of a mandatory requirement; state included, future upgrade, or unavailable in the vendor response. Optional upgrades are excluded from evaluated base bid pricing.
SECTION 1 – PROPOSED EQUIPMENT INFORMATION
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| Manufacturer |
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| Model Number |
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| Proposed Configuration Name / Description |
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| Software Included |
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| Optional Modules Included |
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| Modules Required to Meet Specifications |
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SECTION 2 – TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE MATRIX
| Requirement |
| Comply |
| DNC |
| Exception |
| Vendor Response / Compliance Statement |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Evaluator Notes |
| 3.2 Frequency range: 2 × 10⁻⁸ Hz to 200 Hz, or comparable |
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| 3.3 Temperature range: −170 °C to +600 °C, or comparable |
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| 3.4 OPTIONAL – Rotational/torsional torque capability (target range 0.2 nNm to 230 mNm, if offered). State included, future upgrade, or unavailable; not required for responsiveness. |
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| Status: included / future upgrade / unavailable; torque range or required upgrade components, as applicable. |
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| 3.5 Normal force sensor range: 0.001 N to 50 N |
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| 3.6 Dynamic mechanical analysis in bending mode |
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| 3.6 Dynamic mechanical analysis in tension mode |
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| 3.6 Dynamic mechanical analysis in compression mode |
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| 3.6 OPTIONAL – Torsion/rotational testing. State included, future upgrade, or unavailable; not required for responsiveness. |
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| Status: included / future upgrade / unavailable; torque range or required upgrade components, as applicable. |
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| 3.7 Extensional testing capability |
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| 3.8 Modular design permitting future expansion, including potential rheology functionality. Describe rotational/torsional upgrade availability, needed modules/fixtures/sensors/software, and limitations (rotation itself optional). |
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| 3.9 Suitable for polymer testing |
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| 2 Complete operable DMA, including necessary hardware, accessories, fixtures and sensors |
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| 4 Required operating and testing software included in base bid |
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| 4 Software license type, duration, and recurring fees disclosed |
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| 5 Vendor delivery, assembly, installation, configuration, commissioning, and functional demonstration included |
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| 5 Site preparation, utilities, space, environmental and access needs disclosed |
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| 6 Required vendor training included in base bid |
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| 7 Minimum one-year warranty included |
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| 7 Ongoing preventive maintenance and on-site maintenance capability described |
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| 8 User documentation and warranty/service information supplied |
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| 10 Functional demonstration and acceptance requirements acknowledged |
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| 11 All mandatory equipment, software, delivery, installation, training and other required charges included in base bid; no mandatory costs excluded |
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SECTION 2A – PUBLISHED PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION
| Specification |
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| Proposed Value |
| Documentation / Page |
| Evaluator Notes |
| Frequency range (Hz) |
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| Temperature range (°C) |
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| OPTIONAL – Rotational torque range (if available; otherwise N/A) |
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| Normal force range (N) |
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| Required: bending / tension / compression; optional: torsion (indicate status) |
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| Extensional testing |
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| Future rheology / rotational upgrade availability and components |
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SECTION 3 – DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION SCHEDULE CONFIRMATION
| Schedule Item |
| Vendor Response |
| Can you complete delivery in Fall 2026? |
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| Can you complete installation by January 2027? |
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| If no, proposed delivery and/or installation date(s) |
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| Site preparation or utility requirements |
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| Proposed delivery date (required even if Yes) |
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| Proposed installation completion date (required even if Yes) |
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SECTION 4 – TECHNICAL NARRATIVE RESPONSES AND CLARIFICATIONS
1. Instrument identification and configuration
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| Supporting Documentation Reference |
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Evaluator Notes (NDSU only)
2. Frequency and temperature performance / equivalency
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Evaluator Notes (NDSU only)
3. Required normal force performance; optional rotational torque range and upgrade status
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Evaluator Notes (NDSU only)
4. Required bending, tension, compression and extensional testing; optional torsion/rotation
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5. Modularity, future rheology expansion, and optional rotational/torsional upgrade components and limitations
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Evaluator Notes (NDSU only)
6. Software, licenses, and recurring costs
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Evaluator Notes (NDSU only)
7. Installation, commissioning and site needs
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Evaluator Notes (NDSU only)
8. Training plan
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Evaluator Notes (NDSU only)
9. Warranty and service: specify warranty start date, coverage, exclusions, service process, on-site maintenance availability, preventive maintenance and associated costs
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Evaluator Notes (NDSU only)
10. Exceptions, deviations, compliance verification and confirmation that no mandatory costs are excluded from base bid
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Evaluator Notes (NDSU only)
SECTION 5 – SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION INDEX
| Requirement / Topic |
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SECTION 6 – EVALUATOR USE ONLY
| Item |
| Responsive |
| Clarification Required |
| Notes |
| Compliance Matrix Complete |
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| Technical Documentation Submitted |
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| Meets Mandatory Requirements |
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| Exceptions Identified |
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| Recommended for Award Consideration |
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