X-Ray CT system Purchase Description W911N2-25-R-0010.pdf

PRODUCTION ENGINEERING DIVISION

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION FOR

X-RAY/CT INSPECTION SYSTEM

1.0 General Information:

1.1 Scope:

Request the purchase of one (1) 2D Digital Radiography (X-Ray)/Computed Tomography (CT) system designed to allow for precise, non-destructive inspection of various circuit card components, connections, welds, and additive manufactured parts. The X-Ray/CT system shall be setup and started up in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer specification and standards.

Other requirements within the specification are, troubleshooting, training, all required equipment calibration, Operating and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, and shipping to Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD), Chambersburg, Pennsylvania in accordance with (IAW) the following specifications. This specification establishes the minimum requirements for the purchase of a contractor installed X-Ray/CT system at Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD). The X-Ray/CT system shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements specified in Sections 4.0 (Equipment and Software Requirements), 5.0 (Accuracy) and 6.0 (Inspection and Acceptance) and shall be a commercially available product without modification or re-design. The contractor must address the requirements listed in this purchase description and disclose where in their proposal they address the requirements.

1.2 Place and Performance of Installation: All work shall be performed during

Letterkenny’s tour of duty which is a compressed work schedule with eight days that are nine hours in duration, one day that is eight hours in duration and one standard day off within a two week pay period (80 hours). Monday through Thursday will be nine-hour days scheduled from 0600 through 1530.

The first Friday of the pay period will be an eight-hour day scheduled from 0600 through 1430. The second Friday of the pay period will be the standard day off. Other hours, weekend, and holiday work will be considered separately as requested by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.3 Security Requirements: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor’s employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Risk Management or Security Office. Contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition

(FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. The contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall also comply with adjudication standards and processes using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.3.1 AT Level I Training: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled-access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after the contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://www.letterkenny.army.mil/ctrresources/

1.3.2 OPSEC Training: Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. Level I OPSEC Awareness training is available at the following website:

https://www.letterkenny.army.mil/ctrresources/

1.3.3 iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award. iWATCH training is available at the following website:

http://www.letterkenny.army.mil/ctrresources/

1.3.4 Badges: Identification badges will be issued for admittance of personnel before performing work or service on this contract. The identification badge is the property of the US Government and must be returned upon termination or demand. The contractor/vendor agrees that he will ensure all badges issued to employees are returned to the Badge and Identification Section, Security Division, Letterkenny Army Depot promptly on termination of need or on expiration, which occurs first. The badge room is in Bldg 2, phone # 717-267-8003. Hours of operation are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday thru Friday, exclusive of Federal Holidays.

1.3.5 Media Devices: All pictures shall be taken by an authorized LEAD representative and shall go through an approval process before release.

1.3.6 Information Assurance Requirements: This system will operate in stand- alone mode only (no network connection of any kind). If there becomes such a time where this system requires the use of another PC (laptop, tablet, etc.) or network connection, it will conform to all requisite DoD and Army cybersecurity requirements. Additionally, since this system operates in stand-alone mode, all ability to connect via either wireless (e.g Bluetooth) or wired (e.g. Ethernet cable), to a network will be disabled.

1.4 Safety and Fire Protection: The contractor shall make themselves familiar with and comply with LEAD’s local safety regulation LEAD-R 385-1 and Safety Bulletins prior to beginning any work at LEAD. The ‘LEAD Safety and Occupational Health Program’ (LEAD 385-1) can be found at https://www.letterkenny.army.mil/Visitors-Information/

1.4.1 The contractor is reminded that LEAD maintains a Safety Management System (SMS) and is ISO 45001 certified, AS9100 and AS9110 certified. The equipment and the installation shall also meet all the safety criteria set forth in OSHA 1926.501 and ANSI/ASSE Z359.

1.4.2 If contractor personnel determine a procedure is unsafe, they shall discontinue work immediately and contact their Program Manager who shall notify safety personnel and the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). As soon as LEAD Safety Office personnel determine that the unsafe conditions have been corrected, the TPOC will notify the contractor Program Manager that personnel may resume work.

1.4.3 All contractor personnel shall wear the appropriate PPE when in the following work areas: industrial buildings, at construction sites, test sites and test facilities. Failure to wear/use PPE may cause removal from the job site and/or seizure of non-compliant equipment/items.

1.4.4 The contractor shall comply with reporting requirements of 29 CFR Part 1904 and shall report accidents resulting in injury or death and accidents resulting in damage to Government property, supplies, and equipment to the TPOC promptly of the occurrence.

1.4.5 In case of an injury/accident, the contractor shall complete an injury/accident investigation report and submit it to the TPOC office with a copy to the LEAD Safety Office within 24 hours of the event, regardless of if the event is reported to another Safety Management System (SMS).

1.4.6 Any and all on site work at LEAD shall be completed in accordance with applicable OSHA, DoD, DoDI 6055, Army, and LEAD Safety requirements. As a federal installation, additional requirements other than OSHA apply to contractors performing work at LEAD. Examples include: full conformance to all applicable NFPA standards, ANSI standards, and other consensus standards for the industry covered by the subject contract. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with all applicable standards prior to starting work.

Additionally, the contractors shall make themselves familiar with and comply with LEAD's local safety regulation LEAD-R 385-1, AR 385- 10, and LEAD-R 420-13 prior to the start of any work at LEAD.

1.4.7 All safety messages or recalls related to the safe use of products produced by the contractor will be provided to the TPOC for the Contract within 5 days of contractor’s awareness of the message or notice.

1.4.8 Prior to shipping, the contractor shall provide Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for all Hazardous Material (HazMat) in accordance with LEAD Safety Bulletin 23-02 10.4.o. for all fluids required for the start-up and proper operation of the X-Ray/CT system equipment to the TPOC.

The TPOC shall Ensure all procured HazMat is restricted to products that have been approved for use by the HMAG, to include any HazMat provided with equipment or items purchased contractor.

1.4.9 As part of the applicability of engineering controls, all equipment with rotating and moving parts at point of operation shall comply with LEAD 385-1 Chapter 17-3- Policies: One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, nip/pinch points, rotating parts, flying chips, and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are: physical barrier guards, electronic safety devices, guarding by distance, and physical restraints. The point of operation of machines whose operations exposes an employee to injury shall be guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standard (OSHA, ANSI, Equipment Owner’s Manual). In the absence of applicable specific standards, guarding shall be designed and constructed as to prevent the operator, or any employees who may come in contact, from having any part of his/her body in the danger zone during operation.

All machines designed for fixed locations shall be securely anchored to prevent walking or moving during operation

1.4.10 All hazards inside the machinery shall be guarded against unauthorized access. Clearly visible signs and symbols shall warn personnel in the area, and interlocks, safety mats and redundant deactivation systems shall guard against accidental access to the tooling and moving parts. Guards shall be easily removable to facilitate inspection, maintenance, or repair.

1.4.11 Contractors must submit a copy of AMLD Form 4783 LEAD

Contractor Chemical Checklist and SDSs to be reviewed by the Safety Office, Industrial Hygiene, Fire Protection, and the Environmental Management Division prior to bringing the hazardous material on the DEPOT. All HazMat must leave with the contractor at the end of the workday.

1.5 Environmental Protection:

1.5.1 Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations: Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, statutes, regulations, executive orders, permits, Army regulations (with supplements), as well as Major Subordinate Command (MSC) and installation regulations and policies. Contractor shall immediately report any conflicts between applicable federal, state, local environmental laws, statutes, executive orders, and provisions of Army Regulation 200-1, and any specifications within this contract to the TPOC, the Contracting Officer (KO) who will inform the Chief, Environmental Management Division (EMD).

1.5.2 Compliance with Green Procurement Requirements: Contractor shall follow Federal EPA Comprehensive Procurement guidelines (www.epa.gov/cpg) and Army Contracting Command Quick Guide (https://acc.aep.army.mil/accapps/ACCMAP/Documents/Quick-Guide-for-Sustainable-Procurement.docx) for acquisition of building materials and products and select materials that have a long life cycle; the least toxic materials; recyclable materials; materials that are resource- efficient; recovered materials; bio-based materials;

materials with the maximum recycled content; materials harvested on a sustained yield basis; and products causing the least pollution during their manufacture, use, and reuse, to the extent possible. No acutely toxic materials, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), formaldehyde, asbestos containing materials, asbestos compounds, or fragile or brittle materials, shall be procured or furnished unless specifically approved by the procuring activity. No Class 1 ozone depleting compounds (ODCs) or equipment requiring such substances, even if contained in a closed looped system, shall be procured or furnished for use at government installations. No Class 2 ODCs or equipment requiring such substances shall be procured or furnished for use unless specifically approved in writing by the procuring activity.

1.5.3 Notification of Federal and State Regulators: Contractor shall immediately notify the Chief of the EMD and the TPOC, the KO or their designated backups in their absence, of the arrival on site of any Federal, State, or DoD environmental regulator or enforcement agent or the receipt of any TPOC respondence from a Federal or State environmental agency.

1.5.4 Inspections of Work Sites: Contractor shall submit to potential

Federal, State, Army and installation work site environmental regulatory inspections and/or investigations into noncompliance, and fully cooperate with such inspections/investigations by providing the appropriate records and documentation. Environmental regulatory agencies are authorized by law to inspect any work site for environmental compliance with regulatory requirements. The inspection will only require the work site Environmental Compliance Designee, or supervisor/manager to answer questions and/or escort the inspector to specific work site areas with the potential to affect environmental quality. If an inspection is conducted, it will not stop or disrupt ongoing contract activities, except, if the Contractor is requested by the regulatory inspector, the Contractor shall correct any regulatory problems during the inspection to the extent possible. Any regulatory inspections and their outcomes shall be communicated to the TPOC, the KO and to the Chief of the EMD or their appointed backups. Typical environmental work site inspections are conducted in less than 30 minutes with an approximate frequency of one inspection every two months. More frequent inspections may be required at the installation level and some may also require a close-out inspection prior to the Contractor vacating the work site.

Inspections will focus on hazardous material management, solid and hazardous waste accumulation and disposal, Pollution Prevention (P2), air quality, and waste water management, to include storm water requirements. Contractor shall obtain the Environmental Compliance Checklist from the EMD at the start of the contract performance period.

1.5.5 Reporting Noncompliance: Contractor shall immediately report any nonconformance or noncompliance with applicable Federal, State or Local environmental laws, Army and installation environmental regulations or policies, as well as any actions taken to address and correct the noncompliance, to the TPOC, the KO and Chief of the EMD, or their appointed backups in their absence.

1.5.6 Conformance with Environmental Management System: Contractor shall adhere to the guidelines stipulated by LEAD's Environmental Management System Policies) (EMSP) 21-09 (Air Emission), 21-16 (Water Resources), and 21-17 (Waste Management) during the performance of the contracted work and shall take the necessary actions to identify, monitor, and control those contract operations and activities that pose a risk of contamination, or can negatively impact the natural or human environment. Contractors shall ensure compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations during the performance of their work and shall be familiar with the EMS goals and objectives to minimize environmental impacts.

Contractors shall familiarize themselves with LEAD’s Environmental Policy and shall communicate it to their employees and shall make a conscious effort to minimize energy consumption, water consumption, and regulated waste, LEAD’s top three environmental impacts, during the performance of their work.

Contractors shall ensure measures are in place to check and calibrate test equipment, instruments, and maintain appropriate documents and records. Contractors shall implement practices that promote the conservation of natural resources, increase efficiency, and enhance compliance with environmental laws and regulations. The Contractor shall reference section 5 of this checklist for additional guidance in support of the EMS goals.

1.5.7 Competency Training for Contractor Personnel: Contractor shall not allow personnel to perform any activities and/or tasks on AMC installations without proper and adequate qualifications or job competency training. In the event of any identified noncompliance, the contractor shall, if requested, provide proof of contract personnel training or qualification (individual name, training/qualification type, training/qualification certificate, and date of training/qualification) to perform those contract activities associated with the identified noncompliance.

1.5.8 Corrective Action for Noncompliance: Contractor shall take immediate corrective action when given a verbal or written notice of environmental noncompliance or nonconformance by the TPOC.

Failure or refusal by the Contractor to comply promptly may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to invoke the appropriate contractual remedies. This may cause all or part of the work to be stopped immediately until satisfactory corrective action has been taken by the Contractor.

1.5.9 Universal Waste / e-Waste Management: Universal waste including, but not limited to, some mercury containing building products such as fluorescent lamps, mercury vapor lamps, high pressure sodium lamps, CRTs, batteries, aerosol paint containers, electrical equipment containing PCBs, and consumed electronic devices, shall be managed in accordance with applicable environmental law and installation instructions. The Contractor shall coordinate the management of these types of waste with the TPOC and the Chief of the EMD.

1.5.10 Pollution Prevention / Hazardous Waste Minimization: The Contractor shall implement practices that reduce, eliminate, or prevent pollution at the source and make a conscious effort to minimize the use of hazardous materials and the generation of hazardous waste.

Contractor shall consult with the EMD for suggestions and to obtain a copy of the installation's pollution prevention/hazardous waste minimization plan for use as reference material to reduce environmental impacts generated through their work.

2.0 Government Responsibilities:

2.1 Government Furnished Property and Materials: The Government will provide the facilities, equipment, materials and/or services listed below:

2.1.1 Facilities: The Government will provide clear access to all working areas necessary for the contractor to perform the setup and start up, during the specified hours listed in section 1.2.

2.1.2 Materials: Stock material for testing.

2.2 Site Preparation: Letterkenny Army Depot will provide a clear area for setup, calibration, and testing of the X-Ray/CT system.

2.3 Utilities: LEAD will provide adequate utilities to the equipment in disconnect(s) for the installation and operation of the machines.

LEAD will also provide temporary utilities for the operation of equipment required for the setup, calibration, and testing of the industrial equipment.

2.4 Utility Installation: The Government will provide electrical connections to tie into within 25’ of the X-ray CT Scanner enclosure.

3.0 Contractor Responsibilities:

3.1 The contractor shall be responsible to inform all workers, direct or contracted, and ensure they follow the information within this specification. The contractor shall also have a representative onsite to unload the equipment, perform the setup, startup, testing, training, and be the point of contact (POC) to communicate and coordinate with Letterkenny’s POC.

3.2 Project Schedule: A project schedule shall be submitted by the contractor, within 30 days after receipt of the purchase order, to include a timeline for material delivery, as well as a plan for testing and training.

3.3 Documentation: The contractor shall supply two sets (each) of paper and one (each) CD of operator instruction manuals, maintenance service manuals, and parts listing manuals for the furnished systems.

These manuals shall be written in the English language.

3.4 Installation of New Equipment: The equipment will be installed and assembled by the contractor. Calibration and testing will be conducted by the contractor during agreed upon time with the Government.

Startup will be scheduled to be done in a timely manner. The contractor shall perform the startup, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and training for the equipment provided under this contract.

3.5 Preservation, Packaging and Delivery: The contractor shall utilize standard commercial methods for preservation and packaging appropriate for each unit and acceptable to commercial carriers. As a minimum, all areas susceptible to damage from exposure to the elements shall be preserved and/or packed to prevent damage. The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the equipment is delivered to LEAD in good condition.

3.6 Energy Efficiency: All equipment that directly consumes energy in normal operation shall be designed and constructed for the highest degree of energy efficiency as governed by the latest developments available within industry.

3.7 Technical Instruction: The contractor shall be responsible for providing seven (7) Days, On-Site, technical instruction for system operators and maintenance personnel covering: digital radiography, computed tomography, and operation/maintenance/safety of the delivered CT system operation under this contract. All instructions, oral and written, shall be in the English language. The project LEAD TPOC will coordinate with individuals to be trained upon successful completion of all installation and test specifications.

3.8 Additional Training: The contractor will provide two (2) Seats to a

40- hour Digital Radiography & Intro to CT, ASTM/ASNT Certified DR/CT training course, which follows the recommended curriculum of FWG- IDR, MAI, ASTM and ASME in a format for compliance with NAS 410 qualification/Certification program. Additionally, the contractor will provide one (1) Seat to a 40-hour Advanced CT Training class which covers the advanced capabilities of Industrial CT technology. including CT Technique Development training and CT Reconstruction training.

3.9 Warranty: The contractor shall furnish the equipment with a standard commercial warranty or full one year warranty (parts, labor, and shipping, at minimum), whichever is greater, and one preventative maintenance visit. The contractor shall provide commercial warranties for any subcontracted components that will be underwritten. The contractor shall supply all corresponding warranty contact names and phone numbers before the end of the project.

The warranty shall be effective beginning immediately after final acceptance of the equipment and not before that time.

4.0 Equipment and Software Requirements:

4.1 General Requirements:

4.1.1 The system must be able to scan parts up to a 60” diameter and 60” in length.

4.1.2 System must be a commercial off-the-shelf product, manufactured in the USA, not a prototype, with no special modifications required to meet specification.

4.1.3 All software packages to control and monitor x-ray

system, and to process, analyze, and manipulate images, must be manufacturer developed and supported; no additional 3rd party software needed. Computer systems must use the most recent DoD approved Windows operating system.

4.1.4 Part Inventory: Vendor must have stock inventory of

replacement parts on hand in the USA.

4.2 Radiation enclosure:

4.2.1 Must be a self-contained system which meets or exceeds

OSHA 21 CFR 1020.40 which regulates the certification and requirements of cabinet X-ray systems.

4.2.2 Required to meet all state and federal X-ray safety regulations.

4.2.3 Radiation shielding to energies of 450kV constant potential.

4.2.4 Approximate dimensions 110” deep, 135” tall, and 170” wide.

4.2.5 Large, Motorized access door (Approximately 72” x 72”).

4.2.6 Primary and secondary X-ray safety interlocks.

4.2.7 Interior lighting.

4.2.8 X-ray warning light.

4.2.9 Four (4) - color camera internal surveillance system.

4.3 Part Manipulator Features:

4.3.1 Manipulator shall have 7 axis capability (example: X axis for depth detector, Y axis for horizontal detector, Z axis for vertical detector, A axis for X axis stage, B axis for Y axis stage, C axis for tilt stage, E axis for vertical tube tower).

4.3.2 All drives are motorized with variable speed multi

directional joystick operation. Each axis control is independent allowing simultaneous movement of axis.

4.3.3 Tethered desktop control console.

4.3.4 Motion Control Module with a friendly teach and learn interface to create complex motion control programs easily and quickly.

4.3.5 Part travel equal to or greater than 48 inches Horizontal, 60 inches Vertical, 360-degree rotation (Resolution 0.001°), and ± 20° tilt.

4.3.6 Part table shall be at least 18” in diameter with a weight capacity of at least 500 lbs (not including tilt).

4.3.7 Vibration isolation system.

4.4 X-ray Detector:

4.4.1 Minimum of the following characteristics:

16 inches x 16 inches active area 150 micron pixel pitch 2880 x 2880 pixel matrix 16 bit A/D Conversion 15 fps (1x1); 30fps (2x2 pixel binning)

4.4.2 Made of Premium Superior (ASNT) grade material.

4.4.3 DRZ+ (Gadox) Scintillator

4.4.4 Tungsten shielded to 450kV

4.5 X-ray Tubes:

4.5.1 Dual Head configuration - Microfocus and Minifocus

4.5.2 Digital controller with enclosure features 6 operating modes:

Warm UP, Radiographic, Fluoroscopic, Auto Watt, and

Remote Control. Up to 600 stored techniques.

4.5.3 One (1) Micro-focus 225kV Directional X-ray tube with

the following parameters:

Tube Voltage: 25 - 225kV mA Range: 0-3 mA Power: 320 W max Focal Spot Size: < 6 microns Detail Recognition: < 2 microns 10-Meter high-tension cable Closed Loop Water Cooler

4.5.4 One (1) 450kV HP Tube with the following parameters:

450/11 metal ceramic tube head EN 12543 Spec 0.4 mm and 1.0 mm dual focal spots Continuous rating: 700 watts / 1.5 mA; 1500 watts / 3.3 mA 5 mm Be window Target angle: 11° Radiation coverage: 30° x 40°

CF-450 high stability generators, 1800 watt Two 10-meter high-tension cables Oil to air cooler with flow and temperature interlocks

4.5.5 Spare Pack of 225kV Filaments

4.5.6 Spare 225kV Target

4.6 225 Microfocus Automated/Motorized Filter Wheel:

4.6.1 Integration with DR motion programs

4.6.2 Selection of several different thicknesses of copper

4.6.3 Tungsten beam blocker

4.6.4 Open slot for use without filter

4.6.5 Fast technique optimization

4.7 X-ray Tube Shutter:

4.7.1 Four leaf, two axis tube shutter shielded for 450kV

4.7.2 Independent axis control

4.7.3 Laser alignment system

4.8 X-ray Control Software:

Windows® based Automatic tube warm-up Automatic filament current adjustment

Automatic focusing Automatic target loading control Intensity control

4.9 Image Analysis Computer Workstation (Minimum Requirements):

Windows® 11 Operating System Ten-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor

48 GB RAM

512 GB Operating System Drive (Solid State) 4TB of Data Storage in RAID 0 Configuration (Solid State) DVD+/-RW Drive 10/100/1000 Network Interface NVidia High Performance Display Adaptor 31.5” (800mm) 4K Color Display Wired Keyboard and Mouse

4.10 Image Analysis Software:

Non-proprietary image storage format DICONDE compliant Tools to help ensure ASTM compliance High performance image processing and measurement functions utilizing GPU technology Automatic parallelization for systems with multiple CPU’s and GPU’s Live Imaging up to 30 frames per second Live Averaging, Live Histogram, Live line Profile, Live

Rotation between portrait and landscape modes

Live Measurements with up to 1-pixel resolution Live image gain/offset calibration and defective pixel correction Automatic creation of Technique sheet Capture video into AVI files Supports digital flat panel detectors, LDA’s and digital/analog cameras at 8, 10, 12 and 16 bits Read and store images in TIFF 32 bit / 16 bit / 8 bit, BMP, JPEG, RAW, DCM

Cropping support for reduced file size and versatility

4.11 CT Acquisition Module:

Capable of CT acquisition up to 10,000 angle steps Automatic creation of Technique sheet Monitors X-ray performance and will pause the CT scan if x-ray interruption is detected Fast CT Acquisition Module for continuous acquisition of thousands of projections for scan times of seconds to minutes

4.12 Reconstruction Workstation (Minimum Requirements):

Windows® 11 Operating System Dual 12-Core Processors (Total 24 Cores)

1 TB RAM

1 TB SSD Operating System Drive 24 TB Hard Drive with High-Speed Raid 5 Capabilities Four (4) NVidia High Performance Display Adapters for Display and Reconstruction

23,552 total processing cores 32 GB of GPU Memory 3D Rendering capabilities

31.5” 4K Color Display Wired Keyboard & Mouse

4.13 Full array of Computer Tomography (CT) Software to include:

Software shall not limit the size of the reconstruction.

Capable of combining 2 or more datasets taken at different current settings.

Able to perform local CT reconstructions of a small area of interest inside a larger object.

Simplified interface shall include features to guide the user through the calibration and reconstruction process.

Automatic CT Calibration CT geometry calculation Cone-Beam reconstruction Fan-Beam reconstruction 3D real time visualization 3D volume rendering with export capability 3D Surface extraction to CAD compatible format

Capable of performing automated spiral acquisition with a digital flat- panel detector for the scanning of elongated objects that traditionally cannot fit into a single exposure.

Able to stitch multiple images into one seamless image of the part or assembly.

Capable of displaying and analyzing scan data utilizing sub-pixel analysis routines that is typically double of what the detector alone can achieve.

Focal Spot Measurement & Correction for Microfocus X-Ray Source: works with the Microfocus Automated/Motorized Filter Wheel to provide an automated method of measuring the focal spot of Microfocus X-ray tubes in compliance with ASTM E2903 and EN12543-5.

CT Simulation and Offline Programming Software

4.14 High accuracy geometry tools for use with metrology applications

Serialized small, medium & large tools Certificate of Conformance High accuracy CMM inspection Precision engineered mounting fixtures Heavy duty carrying case

4.15 Detector Qualification Process Control Software:

Allows the user to routinely monitor digital detectors.

Allows for the qualification of pixel mapping and the verification of the detector quality, spatial resolution, and contrast sensitivity.

Includes: SMPTE Display Test Pattern, EN-462 D13 Duplex

Wire Gauge, and Photo Light Meter.

4.16 One Microfocus Copper Filter Kit

4.17 One Minifocus Copper Filter Kit

5.0 Accuracy: If an accuracy test was performed by the OEM before the machine was shipped, the contractor shall repeat the accuracy test at LEAD after complete installation. The results of the test performed at LEAD shall be compared to those from the test at the factory. If no accuracy test was performed at the factory, the contractor shall be responsible for developing test procedures to demonstrate the accuracy and operation of the machine to comply the requirements of this specification. All test procedures shall be submitted to and approved by Depot Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) prior to the start of testing. To support the testing procedures, LEAD will provide materials as defined by the contractor.

6.0 Inspection and Acceptance: The equipment shall be examined for design, construction, materials, components, and workmanship to determine compliance with the contract and this specification. Any deviation from these requirements shall be cause for rejection.

6.1 After best value evaluations are completed, the highest rated vendor will have to demonstrate that all software must be compatible with the system operation. The unit used for demonstration shall be of equivalent capacity and capability as the one proposed to LEAD. Tests to be completed by the vendor are Spiral Acquisition, Image Stitching, and Sub-Pixel Digital Resolution as described below. LEAD will send a subject matter expert (SME) to verify demonstration at vendor’s on-site location. LEAD will be responsible for travel expenses for SME and samples. Failure to perform successful in-person demonstrations, at vendor’s location, will exclude the offeror from award.

6.2 Spiral Acquisition: LEAD shall provide a sample part that is up to 25” in length and under 6” in width, that the contractor must demonstrate the ability to use one continuous helical motion in which the sample is CT scanned using a single automated spiral acquisition. This shall not be separate CT scans stitched together.

6.3 Image stitching: LEAD shall provide a sample part that is up to 20” in length and under 20” in width, that the contractor must demonstrate the ability to seamlessly stitch together the 2D images from multiple projection angles and reconstruct a single CT volume of the entire part.

6.4 Sub-pixel digital resolution: LEAD shall provide a sample, that the contractor must demonstrate the ability to automatically move the detector a sub pixel distance both horizontally and vertically, capturing 4 images within each pixel for each CT projection. The system shall be capable of performing sub-pixel resolutions scans in both step-scan and continuous-scan modes. The result shall produce a CT voxel size equal to half that of a standard cone beam CT scan.

7.0 Final Acceptance: Once all conditions of this contract are met, final acceptance will be after 100 hours of continuous operation without a breakdown or failure, or 14 days, whichever comes first. If the machine has a failure or breakdown and it is determined that is the fault of the machine hardware or software, the operating time and 14 days' timeframe start over each time this happens. After the 100-hour operating time or 14 days have been met, final payment of this contract will be made.

8.0 Applicable Documents:

OSHA Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

(copies may be obtained at http://www.osha.gov)

Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD) Publications:

LEAD Regulation 385-1: LEAD Safety and Occupational Health Program and safety bulletins.

LEAD Pamphlet 385-4 – Safety Requirements for Security, Safety, and Fire Prevention for Contractors Performing Work on LEAD (Copies may be obtained at LEAD Directorate of Contracting, Bldg 2)

National Fire Protection Association

NFPA Standard 70 – National Electric Code NFPA Standard 79 – Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery (copies may be obtained from http://www.nfpa.org/)

Unified Facilities Criteria

UFC 3-600-01 - Fire Protection Engineering For Facilities (copies may be obtained from http://www.nfpa.org/)