MODIFICATION
66 -- Hexapod Environmental Chamber Modification to CSS as posted on 2007DEC06.
- Notice Date
- 12/13/2007
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- TACOM - Rock Island, ATTN: AMSTA-AQ-AR, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL 61299-7630
- ZIP Code
- 61299-7630
- Solicitation Number
- W52H09-08-R-0044
- Response Due
- 1/21/2008
- Archive Date
- 3/21/2008
- Point of Contact
- Jane E. Nelson, 309-782-5626
- E-Mail Address
-
Email your questions to TACOM - Rock Island
(jane.nelson@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Following are techical questions and responses concerning the requirements of subject CSS as posted on 2007DEC06. Question 1: (4)states a chamber interior of 87.5 high and an exterior of 95 high. In (3) you request a moveable chamber that i s 8 off the ground to clear the vibration table. Do you require a chamber with a vertical lift mechanism so that it can be raised and lowered to fit over the vibration table? ANSWER: THAT MAY BE ONE DESIGN OPTION IF THE CONTRACTOR PREFERS TO DO IT THAT WAY, OR IT CAN BE ELEVATED ABOUT 8 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR BY SHORT LAGS TO CLEAR THE TOP OF THE VIBRATION TABLE. Question 2: What sort of equipment will be used to move the chamber as it will weigh several thousand pounds? ANSWER: BY HAND OR WITH A FORK LIFT TO PULL THE CHAMBER, IF THE CONTACTOR WANTS TO INCLUDE MOTORIZED WHEELS FOR CHAMBER MOVEMENT THAT'S FINE. Question 3: (9) cooling rates of 2 degrees F per minute what is the temperature range that these change rates are req uired? Should the chamber be capable of performing these change rates in an empty chamber or with a specific load inside the chamber? ANSWER: DESIRED IS 1,000 POUND TEST SAMPLE WITH A VOLUME NOT EXCEEDING 50% OF THE CHAMBER INTERIOR, CONTRACTORS NE ED TO SPECIFY WHAT THEIR CAPABILITIES ARE. Question 4: (18) For the flexible floor, what are the dimensions of the shaker top? Who is responsible for connecting the flexible membrane to the table top? Please describe the levels of air pressure cha nges that the chamber and the flexible floor must be rated to handle. ANSWER: TABLE IS APPRPX 5 FOOT BY 5 FOOT, THE GOVERNMENT WILL INSTALL THE MEMBRANE TO THE TABLE, THE CONTRACTOR NEEDS TO CALCULATE THE PRESSURE BUILD-UP BASED ON THE TABLE MOVEME NT AND THEIR CHAMBER AND FLEXIBLE MEMBRANE DESIGN. Date and Time of Pre-proposal Conference and Proposal due remain unchanged.
- Web Link
-
AMC
(https://aaisbids.ria.army.mil/)
- Place of Performance
- Address: TACOM - Rock Island ATTN: AMSTA-AQ-AR, Rock Island Arsenal Rock Island IL
- Zip Code: 61299-7630
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 61299-7630
- Record
- SN01469585-W 20071215/071213225053 (fbodaily.com)
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