Nondestructive Testing ( NDT ) Equipment

2026-11-03

NIST - SS26 - 92PLEASE NOTE THIS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLYTitle : OpticalNondestructive Testing EquipmentBackgroundThe National Institute of Standards and Technology ( NIST ) Center for Neutron Research ( NCNR ) in Gaithersburg , MD focuses on providing neutron measurement capabilities to the U . S . research community in biology , materials science , chemistry , and physics . It is the national center for research using thermal and cold neutrons , offering its instrumentation for the performance of world class scientific research by all qualified applicants . The focus of the NCNR relies upon the safe , cost - effective , and reliable operation of the aging National Bureau of Standards Reactor ( NBSR ) as well as its ability to operate under and adhere to the licensing agreements of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission ( NRC ). In order to keep the reactor running safely and reliably , as well as to take full advantage of advances in neutron measurement science and methodology , it is important that staff have the ability to understand the current health of various reactor components , especially piping and valves . The NCNR plans to procure a set of non - destructive testing equipment to allow system health assessments to be performed by NCNR staff . Minimum SpecificationsTwo ( 2 ) ultrasonic flaw detectors with the following requirementsDynamic DAG / TCGOnboard DGS / AVGAWS D1 . 1 / D1 . 5 indication ratingManual PPRF Control from 10Hz to 2000HzSingle - shot measurement at all PRF RatesTunable Square Wave PulserBasic Digital Receiver Filters5 User - Customizable Measurement DisplaysInternal alphanumeric datalogger with expanded file typesMultiple report output formatsEditable parametersColor LCD with multiple color schemes and variable brightness controlTwo ( 2 ) Eddy Current Flaw Detectors with the following requirementsUSA / Canada power cordEnglish keypad and instructionsRigid transport caseDC battery chargerSmart 11 . wV , 73Wh Li - Ion batteryEmergency AA tray cell holderStandard factory certificate of calibrationUSB communication cableAt least 4GB MicroSD memory cardWrist strap / lanyardSixty - four ( 64 ) total parts for transducers and probes . This includes support toolsTransducers must include a screw - in wedge angled refracted shear waves for 45 , 60 , and 70 degrees ( must include transducers for steel , aluminum , and stainless steel ). Transducers and probes shall be external / handheldTwo ( 2 ) weld inspection kitsFrequency range 100kHz – 600 kHzAluminum crack block with three EDM notches7 - pin LEMO connectorsSix ( 6 ) test blocks ( two ( 2 ) each for 1018 steel , 7075 aluminum , 304 stainless steel ) 5 - step blocks with 0 . 1 ” per stepASTM E164 IIW Type Block with lucite plugHOW TO RESPOND TO THIS NOTICEIn responding to this notice , please DO NOT PROVIDE PROPROETARY INFORMATION . 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Maryland

2026-04-08