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The Energetic Materials Research Laboratory (EMRL) provides the information necessary to make decisions about the safe preparation, handling, and scale-up of homemade explosives (HMEs). The purchase o... The Energetic Materials Research Laboratory (EMRL) provides the information necessary to make decisions about the safe preparation, handling, and scale-up of homemade explosives (HMEs). The purchase of a TA Instruments Thermostat Thermal Activity Monitoring (TAM) IV will allow the EMRL to provide valuable data on decisions about HMEs. These verdicts include if a HMEs should be scaled up, if and how it should be handled or stored, and for how long. The HFC technique and principle is laid out in NATO Standardization Agreement (STANAG) #4515 with a focus on the stability of nitrocellulose-based propellants. While thermal data can be collected on other thermoanalytical equipment such as DSCs and TGAs, the increased sensitivity of the HFC allows the thermal data to be collected at much lower temperatures with only a fraction of the reaction occurring. Because of this approach products do not completely decompose allowing HFC analysis to analysis large quantities (grams) as opposed to the milligrams analyzed by DSCs and TGAs. Additionally, this lower experiment temperature results in HFC thermal data to be considered more closely aligned with the natural ageing mechanism, thus allowing more accurate conclusions on the storage and handling of HMEs. DHS requires the acquisition of a new TA Instruments Thermostat Thermal Activity Monitoring (TAM) IV. The following salient characteristics are required TA Instruments Thermostat Thermal Activity Monitoring (TAM) IV: Operating Volume: 1 mL – 20 mL Temperature Range: 5 °C – 150 °C Modular to allow for microreaction systems including Gas prefusion Liquid prefusion RH perfusion Titrations Thermal media must be oil Minimum of 4 calorimeter positions Thermostat must have an accuracy of or better than < ± 0.1 °C Long term stability of < ± 100 µ°C/24h Must be modular to accommodate different calorimeters Nanocalorimeter 4 mL multicalorimeter Microcalorimeter 20 mL multicalorimeter Macrocalorimeter 2 Multicalorimeter 4 ml, 6 ch Start-Up Kit, 4 mL 4 mL Glass Ampoules Decapper Tool Required Items and Quantity (Qty.) Item Number Description Quantity Part Number 1 Thermostat TAM IV, 4 Channel (100/240VAC, 50/60 Hz.) 1 604000.901 2 Multicalorimeter 4 mL (8.4 J/K), 6ch TAM IV 2 614208.903 3 Microcalorimeter 20 mL TAM IV 2 614220.901 4 Start Up Kit, 4 mL, with 50 Eyelets 1 3330-3 5 Start Up Kit, 20 mL Disposable Glass Ampoules Unit 1 2606-21 6 Ampoule, Glass, Disposable, 4 mL (pkg. of 485) 1 24.20.0401 7 Aluminum Caps, Seal Discs, Glass Ampoules, 3, 4 mL (pkg. of 100) 1 86.33.0400 8 TAM Microcalorimeters - Installation & Basic Operational Training Fee 1 999800.531 9 Hygrostat, Micro, 0.2 mL for 4 mL disposable glass ampoules (pkg. of 100) 1 2421-033 10 Lifetime Support Plan (LSP) for TAM IV Microcalorimeter 2 999800.785 11 ONLINE MICROCALORIMETRY CONSULTATION 1 999801.073 12 Decapper Tool for 3, 4, and 20 mL disposable glass ampoules 1 202255.002 PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES In order to achieve the goals stated (Section 2. SCOPE) the TSL is interested in the acquisition of a Heat Flow Calorimeter specifically a TA Instruments Thermostat Thermal Activity Monitoring (TAM) IV with the following performance objectives and salient characteristics. On-site setup, calibration, and training. A 1 year on-site warranty, including Preventative Maintenance service. The Contractor shall perform service and maintenance in accordance with the terms defined in the applicable purchase agreements. Service is to be performed by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or OEM-trained and authorized personnel. The instrument(s) to be covered under this contract may be found in Section 2. SCOPE The warranty will start upon contract award per the terms specified in the corresponding agreement OR after the covered instrument(s) have been delivered and installed and are determined to be in good operating condition. If pre-inspection is required, it will be performed at no cost to the government. Service to include but is not limited to the following: Perform one annual preventative maintenance including a standard PM kit per OEM SOPs and guidelines per instrument per year The contractor will provide on-site hardware troubleshooting as necessary with a targeted response time of 3 days or less for any covered instrument. Unlimited corrective maintenance (CM) visits with a targeted response time of 3 days or less for any covered instrument. Contractor shall provide on-site hardware troubleshooting and repair as necessary with a targeted response time of 3 days or less for any covered instrument. Inclusion of all labor, travel, living expenses (as applicable), and replacement consumables/parts required to complete any service shall be covered/provided by the Contractor. When permitted by the terms of the agreement, brand new, genuine OEM consumables are required for all PM and CM visits; no third-party substitutes will be allowed. As needed, brand new, genuine OEM or OEM-approved refurbished parts are required for all PM and CM visits; no third-party substitutes will be allowed. Any repairs, calibrations, or adjustments performed shall be to the OEM specifications and tolerances. If applicable, the agreement shall include the calibration of any units undergoing service. If applicable per the terms of the agreement, any appropriate instrument shall undergo an operational and/or performance qualifications per the OEM procedures and specifications. Software and firmware updates upon request and in conjunction with a scheduled PM or CM visit (updates are defined as changes of the existing software version that are intended to improve its performance) Priority status for technical support inquiries with a targeted immediate response time Monday to Friday during normal business hours (See Section 4). An OEM or OEM-trained individual will be available conduct diagnosis and CM procedures using the latest support tools provided by the OEM. Contractor shall provide telephone support at no additional cost in order to isolate and resolve any covered issues. This purchase also includes a 2 year subscription for the optional Lifetime Support Plan that includes an annual calibration and preventative maintenance visit, unlimited free TRIOS upgrades a 10% discount on all consumable and accessory purchases, and all parts, labor, and travel are covered on all service calls.