TSC IIJA 8540 Failure Analysis Character

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Background The Bureau of Reclamation's Materials and Corrosion Laboratory (MCL) is seeking to purchase a microhardness tester to evaluate the hardness of materials used in various applications, including coatings, elastomers, and polymer materials. The MCL currently lacks a dedicated microhardness testing device, which limits its ability to assess material properties accurately and efficiently. The goal of this contract is to acquire a commercially available laboratory-grade microhardness tester that includes delivery, installation support, and all necessary accessories and documentation. Work Details The contract includes the following items: - **LECO Microhardness Testing AMH55 (Brand Name or Equal)**: 1 Each (EA) - **Shipping**: 1 Activity Unit (AU) - **Training (set-up and training)**: 1 Activity Unit (AU) **Technical Requirements for the Microhardness Tester:** 1. **Testing Capabilities**: Must support both Vickers and Knoop hardness testing methods with a load range from 5 gf to 2000 gf (micro) and up to 50 kgf (macro). It should be capable of testing hardness in the range of 0–1000 Vickers Hardness (HV) or equivalent and accommodate small samples down to 1 mm in size. 2. **Automation and Imaging**: Features include automated or semi-automated indentation and measurement, auto-focus, high-resolution digital imaging system with automatic shading correction, pixel calibration, edge detection for accurate measurement, and objective lenses with at least 10X and 50X magnification. 3. **Software Features**: Integrated software for test setup, execution, reporting, case depth analysis, hardness contour mapping, customizable data export compatible with Excel. 4. **Standards Compliance**: Must conform to ASTM E384 2022 and relevant ISO standards for micro/macro hardness testing. Period of Performance The system shall be ready for delivery within 90 days of contract award, preferably by March 30, 2026. Place of Performance The equipment is to be delivered to Matthew Jermyn at Building 56, Door S-6, Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225.