Added: Aug 26, 2008 8:51 am
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.
