SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND TESTING OF PROTYPE MULTI-SORBENT TUBEAIR SAMPLER
- Notice Date
- 8/26/2008
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, Federal Locations, All DOE Federal Contracting Offices, 3610 Collins Ferry Road (MS-I07) P.O. Box 880 Morgantown, WV
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- DE-RQ26-08NT000924
- Response Due
- 9/12/2008
- Archive Date
- 3/12/2009
- Point of Contact
- Robert Mohn, Contracting Officer, 412-386-4963,mohn@netl.doe.gov;Robert Mohn, Contract Specialist, 412-386-4963,<br />
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- Description
- SUBJECT: DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND TESTING OF PROTOTYPE MULTI-SORBENTTUBE AIR SAMPLER This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED. Responses shall reference Request for Quotations No. DE-RQ26-08NT000924 the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA, intends to purchase the following: 1. Design, development, and testing of a prototype multi-sorbent tube air sampler to be transported by an unmanned aerial vehicle above sequestration sites to verify the integrity of the storage site. (1 each). As per the following: Work Statement to Accompany Request for Design and Construction of an Automated Air Sampler to be Tranported by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle NETL would like to contract the design, construction, and testing of a sample holder which could support small glass vials of a specific dimension, automatically open the vials sequentially to expose the sorbent inside for a specific volume of air, close the vials again, and repeat this with a number of vials. This entire sample holder would be mounted to an unmanned aerial vehicle and the exposure of the sample vials could be programmed or controlled by wireless communication to an operator on the ground. The exposed sorbents would later be analyzed at the NETL lab and resultant data would be used to verify the integrity of CO2 sequestration sites. A prototype of the sample holder, sampling system, and its attachment and use by an unmanned aerial vehicle would be required to demonstrate to NETL researchers the reliability of the sample holder. If approved, four additional sample holders of the same design would be supplied to NETL for use at sequestration sites. Details of Sampler Design The glass vials containing the sorbent are approximately in diameter, 2 long, and have a mass of 2 grams. On command the sorbent inside would be exposed, air would be pumped through the sorbent by an air pump at a controlled rate. A rotational device could be used or a valving system could be used to sequentially open and close each glass vial within the sampler. The sampler will be attached to an unmanned aerial vehicle which will fly over the surface test area, which may be one square mile or more. Control of the sampling system must be available wirelessly to an operator on the ground. Specific Requirements of the Sampler In order to be a practical research tool and provide useful information the sampler must: i. hold at least 10 glass vials with sorbent ii. provide air flow through the vials at a rate between 5 and 3000 cc/min iii. be light weight in order to be part of the payload of an unmanned aerial vehicle iv. be powered by a rechargeable battery v. provide a stable flow of air through the sorbent despite changes in air pressure vi. have a built in telemetry system that can transmit to the ground station the data in real time vii. have a built in telemetry system with at least a one mile line of sight range viii. provide the ability to turn the air pump on and off during flight ix. provide the ability to control which sorbent vial is being exposed x. provide pump flow information to the user during flight xi. record all exposure data as well as position data for analysis after the flights xii. be rugged enough to survive rough landings of the unmanned aerial vehicle which is transporting it Testing and Approval Process The sample holder, as detailed above, must be rigorously tested at a field site before approval by NETL researchers. The sample holder will be attached to an unmanned aerial vehicle, take off from the ground, and proceed through a controlled flight, demonstrating the utility and ruggedness of the sample holder. After testing and approval, as part of this contract, four additional sample holders of the same design will be provided to NETL for future research. Contact information In order to obtain the glass vials or if there are further questions, contact: J. Rodney Diehl, Physical Scientist, j.rodney.diehl@netl.doe.gov, 412-386-6146 Richard Hammack, Geochemist, richard.hammack@netl.doe.gov, 412-386-6585 2. Option pricing for working multi-sorbent tube air sampler. (4 each). DELIVERY: FOB Destination is required (all freight included). The provisions at 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (JAN 1999) does not apply to this acquisition. Instead, the following information will be used for evaluation of offerors: An award shall be made to the responsible offeror submitting a technically acceptable quote and offering the best value evaluated price. Evaluation is based on best value to the Government including cost and ability to meet stated requirements above. Offerors shall submit descriptive literature and drawings detailing features, technical capabilities and warranty data. Technical acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted response to this provision as it compares to the minimum characteristics provided above. Therefore, it is essential that offerors provide sufficient technical literature, documentation, etc., in order for the Government evaluation team to make an adequate technical assessment of the quote as meeting technical acceptability. Best value to the government cost shall be the deciding factor among technically acceptable quotes. The North American Industry Classification (NIAC) is 541712 ALL INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL SUBMIT OFFERS WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Federal Tax Identification (TIN); Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS); and remit to address if different. A Firm Fixed Priced Purchase Order shall be issued using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures FAR Part 13. All offers are due no later than 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time Zone on September 12, 2008. All quotes must be E-mailed to both Robert.Mohn@netl.doe.gov and J.Rodney.Diehl@netl.doe.gov. and if faxing the fax must be faxed to both Robert Mohn at 412-386-5770 and J. Rodney Diehl at 412-386-4604. All technical questions should be directed to the Technical Representatives Mr. J. Rodney Diehl at 412-386-6146.
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