WATER COOLED X-RAY SYSTEM

The Air Force intends to solicit the following supply:

76 AMXG is requesting utilization of funds for Request for the purchase of 4 ea.

Water Cooled Xray System to include the following:

Input Line Requirements:

• Automatically adapts to input line voltage100-130Vac, 50/60Hz, 20 Amperes maximum.
• 200-250Vac, 50/60Hz, 10 Amperes maximum
• 20 to 160kV, 0.5mA to 5.0mA (800 watts max.)
• Constant potential, end-grounded anode, liquid cooled version

X-Ray Tube Window:

• Beryllium 0.8mm (directional) 40° directional

Radiation Output:

• 14R/min at 50cm filtered with 0.5 inches (12.7mm)
• Aluminum at 160kV, 5mA

Radiation Leakage:

• Less than 2.0 Roentgens per hour at 1 meter from the X-Raytube target

• Effective Focal Spot: Standard: 0.7mm x 1.0mm (0.03in x 0.04in) EN125430.5mm x 0.5mm (0.02in x 0.02in) nominal IEC60336

Ambient Temp:

• 100% duty cycle @ 120°F (49°C)

• Duty Cycle: 100%

Storage Temp:

• -30°F to 160°F (-35°C to 71°C)

Anode Cooling:

• Liquid coolant solution closed loop between X-Ray tube anode and cooling unit.
• Liquid Cooling Unit Weight: 54lbs. (15.4kg) approx.
• Tube Head Dimensions: No greater than 7.25" Diameter, 30" Length
• Liquid Cooled: 29lbs. (13.15kg)

X-Ray Control Unit:

• X-Ray Control Unit Weight: 26lbs. (11.8kg) approx

Safety Devices:

• Tubehead Pressure Relief Valve
• Tubehead Thermal Cut-Out
• Tubehead Pressure Gauge
• Tubehead Low Pressure Cut-Out @ 25psi (1.72 Bar)
• Coolant Flow Sensor (liquid cooled only)
• Control Unit Safety Keyswitch
• Microcomputer-based Self Diagnostics
• Continuous Exposure Parameter Display

Standard Accessories:

• Operation manual
• Tubehead carrying case
• Tubehead Cable- 100’ with strain relief
• Extra key (1) for Control Unit Safety Lock
• Power cable - 25’ with strain relief
• Coolant hose - twin, 50’ with self-sealing terminations
• (liquid cooled only)
• Cooler power cable
• GUI Control Software for the GUI is specifically designed for controlling series systems. As an alternative to the front panel control, the GUI will allow the user to control all necessary functions of the system from a user-friendly windows-based menu. Additionally, the GUI can be used as a diagnostic tool when the system is controlled via the front panel.

A Firm Fixed Price type contract is contemplated.

Estimated Period of Performance:  360 days ARO

This is a small business set-aside

System for Award Management (SAM) is required to receive any award. Contractors can register electronically at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334519 with a size standard of 600 EMP.

Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting a proposal. Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation through Beta.sam.gov at https://sam.gov/content/home.  No telephone requests. See Note 22. Authority is 10 USC 2304 (c)(1).

For further information contact:

Sondra Groth

Contracting Specialist

Sondra.groth@us.af.mil