X-Ray Computed Tomography (XCT) System
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- Solicitation number
- 1333ND21QNB680016
- Agency
- National Institute of Standards and Technology Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334517 Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Gaithersburg MD 20899 USA
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks to procure an industrial X-ray computed tomography system to support research in measurement uncertainty analysis, additive manufacturing process evaluation, and to provide low-volume calibration services. Offerors must demonstrate that their system meets detailed technical specifications and artifact testing requirements, as quotations will be evaluated based on technical capability, artifact test results, past performance, and price. The deadline for questions is January 12, 2021 and responses are due no later than January 21, 2021.
There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The NAICS code is 334516 and PSC code is Q200. The single system will be installed and operated at NIST's facilities in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Offerors must include costs for installation, three days of training, a one-year warranty, and transportation and customs fees in their fixed-price quotations.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
AMENDMENT 1 - Please see attached "RFQ Questions" document for answers to questions recieved. Due date for quotes has also been extended.
THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6-STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS-AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED, AND A SEPARATE WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED. THE SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED USING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF FAR Part 13.
Background: The Dimensional Metrology Group (DMG) and the Production Systems Group (PSG) at NIST require an industrial X-Ray computed tomography (XCT) system to be used for several different research and measurement purposes. The system will be used in the DMG development of error models that predict how different errors in the XCT system, such as geometric misalignments of the components, manifest themselves in XCT measurement results. This would enable NIST to determine a set of test positions for use in performance evaluation standards (ISO 10360 series and ASME B89 series, in particular), which are adequately sensitive to known error sources. For this, NIST requires a system with hardware and software flexibility, especially in access to machine control and the reconstruction process. NIST will use an understanding of the effect of error sources on measurement results along with an error map that NIST generates of the system (using laser interferometry and other tools) to provide estimates of the uncertainty of measurements that are made using the system. This would allow NIST to eventually offer low-volume, specialized, measurement services (calibrations) using the CT system. Subsequently, NIST requires the lowest uncertainties possible. Measurement speed is generally not a concern.
Protection and Encryption of Sensitive Data: To ensure secure, email communications, it is strongly recommended that all prospective offerors obtain email encryption capability. Use of unencrypted email by the submitter is done at the submitter’s own risk but will be accepted by the Contracting Officer. E-mails from the Contracting Officer may, at some point, be limited to prospective offerors with encryption capability.
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Attachments:
- Specifications
- Instructions to Offerors
- Evaluation Criteria
- Quotation Checklist
- Provisions and Clauses
Update #2 ·
THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6-STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS-AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED, AND A SEPARATE WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED. THE SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED USING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF FAR Part 13.
Background: The Dimensional Metrology Group (DMG) and the Production Systems Group (PSG) at NIST require an industrial X-Ray computed tomography (XCT) system to be used for several different research and measurement purposes. The system will be used in the DMG development of error models that predict how different errors in the XCT system, such as geometric misalignments of the components, manifest themselves in XCT measurement results. This would enable NIST to determine a set of test positions for use in performance evaluation standards (ISO 10360 series and ASME B89 series, in particular), which are adequately sensitive to known error sources. For this, NIST requires a system with hardware and software flexibility, especially in access to machine control and the reconstruction process. NIST will use an understanding of the effect of error sources on measurement results along with an error map that NIST generates of the system (using laser interferometry and other tools) to provide estimates of the uncertainty of measurements that are made using the system. This would allow NIST to eventually offer low-volume, specialized, measurement services (calibrations) using the CT system. Subsequently, NIST requires the lowest uncertainties possible. Measurement speed is generally not a concern.
Protection and Encryption of Sensitive Data: To ensure secure, email communications, it is strongly recommended that all prospective offerors obtain email encryption capability. Use of unencrypted email by the submitter is done at the submitter’s own risk but will be accepted by the Contracting Officer. E-mails from the Contracting Officer may, at some point, be limited to prospective offerors with encryption capability.
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Attachments:
- Specifications
- Instructions to Offerors
- Evaluation Criteria
- Quotation Checklist
- Provisions and Clauses
Update #1 ·
THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6-STREAMLINED PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION AND SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS-AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTATIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED, AND A SEPARATE WRITTEN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED. THE SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED USING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF FAR Part 13.
Background: The Dimensional Metrology Group (DMG) and the Production Systems Group (PSG) at NIST require an industrial X-Ray computed tomography (XCT) system to be used for several different research and measurement purposes. The system will be used in the DMG development of error models that predict how different errors in the XCT system, such as geometric misalignments of the components, manifest themselves in XCT measurement results. This would enable NIST to determine a set of test positions for use in performance evaluation standards (ISO 10360 series and ASME B89 series, in particular), which are adequately sensitive to known error sources. For this, NIST requires a system with hardware and software flexibility, especially in access to machine control and the reconstruction process. NIST will use an understanding of the effect of error sources on measurement results along with an error map that NIST generates of the system (using laser interferometry and other tools) to provide estimates of the uncertainty of measurements that are made using the system. This would allow NIST to eventually offer low-volume, specialized, measurement services (calibrations) using the CT system. Subsequently, NIST requires the lowest uncertainties possible. Measurement speed is generally not a concern.
Protection and Encryption of Sensitive Data: To ensure secure, email communications, it is strongly recommended that all prospective offerors obtain email encryption capability. Use of unencrypted email by the submitter is done at the submitter’s own risk but will be accepted by the Contracting Officer. E-mails from the Contracting Officer may, at some point, be limited to prospective offerors with encryption capability.
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Attachments:
- Specifications
- Instructions to Offerors
- Evaluation Criteria
- Quotation Checklist
- Provisions and Clauses
- Volume I Subsection A Response Instructions
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ questions.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment II - Instructions to Offerors(Updated Dec 7).docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment I - Specifications (Update Dec 7).docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment V - Provisions and Clauses(Update Nov2).docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment III - Evaluation Criteria (Dec 7).docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment IV - Quotation Checklist(Updated Nov 9l).docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray Computed Tomography (XCT) System | Award Notice | |
| X-Ray Computed Tomography (XCT) System | Solicitation |
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