Notice of Intent: Kistler Dynamometer System Upgrade

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Contracting Opportunities Announcement Type: Special Notice Announcement Number: NIST-NOI-26-01024 Subject: Procurement of Kistler Dynamometer System Upgrade Introduction This is a notice of intent, not a request for a quotation. A solicitation document will not be issued, and quotations will not be requested. Purpose The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intend to negotiate a firm-fixed priced purchase order on a sole source basis with Kistler Instrument Corporation, located at 75 John Glenn Dr. Buffalo, NY 14228-2119 USA. The purchase order will specifically procure the Kistler Dynamometer System. This system will be utilized by the Engineering Laboratory (EL), Intelligent Systems Division at NIST Gaithersburg MD campus. Authority This acquisition is being conducted using the procedures at FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334519 – Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 600 Employees. Description The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)/ The Intelligent Systems Division (ISD) develops, advances and deploys measurement science and standards to speed development, adoption, and integration of leading-edge intelligent technologies to advance U.S. manufacturing performance. The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain a Kistler dynamometer data acquisition system for use with an existing Kistler dynamometer to measure real-time, SI-traceable cutting forces during machine tool operations. An existing Kistler dynamometer must be upgraded with a new data acquisition (DAQ) system to measure real-time, SI-traceable cutting forces. The new capabilities of the DAQ system include digital communication, digital data collection, and measurement of both cutting forces and moments The system shall meet or exceed the salient characteristics identified below. All items must be new. Used or remanufactured equipment will not be considered for award. Experimental, prototype, or custom items will not be considered. The use of “gray market” components not authorized for sale in the U.S. by the proposer is not acceptable. All line items shall be shipped in the original manufacturer’s packaging and include all original documentation and software, when applicable. Line Item 0001: Kistler 5167A hardware Description: Kistler LabAmp® laboratory charge amplifier, quasi-static Quantity: 1 A. Technical Specifications a. Compatible with Kistler 9257B dynamometer b. Signals: Charge c. Measuring ranges: ±100 ... 1 000 000 pC d. Housing: Desktop version with tilt feet e. KiConnect compatible (for use with KiStudio or KiCloud) f. Interface: Ethernet g. Supply voltage: 18 ... 30 Vdc h. Analog outputs: ±10 V, BNC neg. connectors i. Virtual channels for calculations j. Precision Time Protocol (PTP) synchronization k. Configured with 8 channels and Fischer input connectors l. Includes power supply and ethernet cable Line Item 0002: Kistler 5167A license Description: License for LabAmp 5167A Quantity: 1 A. Technical Specifications a. Supports data acquisition b. Does not support function generation Line Item 0003: Kistler 1677BA5 connecting cable Description: Connecting cable for multicomponent dynamometers Quantity: 1 A. Technical Specifications a. 8 conductors b. Fischer 9-pole straight flange connector at every end c. Each connector is rated IP65 or higher d. Length of 5 m e. Metal hose/sheath protection Line Item 0004: Kistler 1678A5 extension cable Description: Extension cable with high insulation Quantity: 1 A. Technical Specifications a. 8 conductors b. Fischer 9-pole straight flange connector at every end c. Each connector is rated IP65 or higher d. Length of 5 m e. Ground-isolated Sole Source Determination Based on the results of market research conducted by NIST, Kistler Instrument Corporation has been identifie...