What this opportunity is
NASA is seeking to acquire a Thermtest MP-1 Upgrade, a next-generation measurement platform designed for assessing thermophysical properties of various materials. This opportunity falls under NAICS 334516 and is suitable for small businesses specializing in scientific instruments or thermal measurement technologies. As this is a Special Notice, interested vendors should monitor the announcement for potential bidding opportunities rather than immediate proposals, as it may indicate a future solicitation rather than an active request for quotes.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
STATEMENT OF WORK
1. Objective/Requirements
This requirement is for the acquisition of the Thermtest Upgrade for NASA Langley
Research Center (LaRC). The information listed below is required to complete this
purchase.
2. Characteristics, Scope, and Specs
QTY PART # DESCRIPTION
1 30001P001-00 Measurement Platform 1 (MP-1)
Next generation instrument, designed for
measurement of thermophysical properties,
the MP-1 offers multiple sensor and
temperature options depending on your
sample type. Central design is for the use of
primary purpose sensors to maximize
accuracy and sample type flexibility. The
expandable platform allows auto-switching
between sensors and temperature devices
for testing multiple samples at the same time.
Specifications:
High sensitivity controller, with Wheatstone
Bridge Touch-screen with testing status
Built in 4-channel sensor switch:
1-Room temperature sensor channel
3-Multi-type channels for sensors or
temperature devices
Windows MP-1 software packages; Testing
and Analysis Testing. Full control of testing
and temperature. Analysis. Smart results
processing and report functions.
*Requires Windows 10 computer
Online Training and Support from Thermtest
Service Engineer 1 year Warranty
Methods Available:
1. Transient Plane Source (TPS) Method for
testing the absolute thermal conductivity,
thermal diffusivity, specific heat of solids,
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pastes & powders from 0.005 to 1800 W/mK.
ISO 22007-2
2. Transient Hot Wire (THW) Method for
testing the absolute thermal conductivity,
thermal diffusivity, specific heat of liquids,
pastes & powders from 0.01 to 2 W/mK.
ASTM D7896
3. Transient Line Source (TLS) Method for
testing the thermal conductivity of soil,
plastics, soft and rigid materials from 0.1 to 8
W/mK. ASTM D5334-22a, ASTM D5930-
17, IEEE 412-2017
4. Transient Hot Strip (THS) testing the
absolute thermal conductivity, thermal
diffusivity, specific heat of solids from 0.1
to 500 W/mK.
Includes:
MP-1 Controller
- 1 20 VAC (60 Hz) 1 A or 230 VAC
(50 Hz, 60 Hz) 1 A
- 4 32 mm [17 in] x 610 mm [24 in],
20.34 kg [44.83 lbs]
USB Key with DAQ, TA Software
Applications, License Information, Manuals
Protective Mat
USB Cable
Power Cable
1 Year Warranty
1 30003P001-00 Transient Plane Source (TPS) Method
Transient Plane Source (TPS) Method for
testing the absolute thermal conductivity,
thermal diffusivity, specific heat, thermal
effusivity of solids, pastes & powders from
0.005 to 1800 W/mK. ISO 22007-2
Specifications:
Materials: Solids, Pastes, Powders and
Viscous Liquids
Accuracy: 5%
Repeatability: 2%
Sample Configuration: Symmetric and
Asymmetric
Temperature: Room Temperature
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Expanded Temperatures with Temperature
Platforms:
TPS-TP-1: 0 to 300C
TPS-TP-2: -20 to 300C
TPS-TP-3: -45 to 300C
TPS-TP-4: -160 to 300C
Expanded (Furnace): up to 750C / 1000C
Sensor Contact Resistance: Measured,
m^2K/W
*Thermal Conductivity : 0.005 to 1800
W/mK
Additional properties: Thermal Diffusivity,
Volumetric Specific
Heat, Thermal Effusivity and Sensor - Sample
Contact
Resistance
Test Time (s): 0.25 to 1280 Seconds
Data-Point Collection (points): 400 to 600
*Sample Size: 5 x 5 mm to unlimited
*Sample Thickness: 0.001 mm to unlimited
Sample Configuration: Symmetric (Double-
Sided) and
Asymmetric (Single-Sided)
Standard: ISO 22007-2
*Based on testing module used.
TPS Testing Module Groups
Three-Dimensional TPS Module Group:
1. Standard - bulk, three dimensional
thermophysical properties
(0.01 to 1000 W/mK). Included.
2. Anisotropic, directional (axial and radial)
thermophysical
properties (0.005 to 500 W/mK). Optional.
3. Slab (avg radial), thermophysical properties
of thermally conductive sheets (0.1 to 1800
W/mK) Optional.
4. Specific Heat, direct measurement.
Optional.
5. Thin-Film and Coatings (0.01 to 1 mm,
0.01 to 1 W/mK).
Optional.
One-Dimensional TPS Module Group:
1. Standard - 1D (0.1 to 1800 W/mK).
Optional.
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2. Thermal Resistance Thin-film and coatings
(0.001 mm to 1
mm, 0.005 to 5 W/mK). Optional.
3. Transient Thermal Resistance - Contact
Resistance (TR-CR),
for measuring thermal contact resistance
between two objects.
Optional
Includes:
TPS Standard - Bulk Module for
measurement of low to high
thermal conductivity materials.
Thermal Conductivity: 0.01 to 1000 W/mK
Additional properties: Thermal Diffusivity,
Volumetric Specific
Heat, Thermal Effusivity and Sensor - Sample
Contact
Resistance
Accuracy: 5%
Repeatability: 2%
Smallest Sample: 5 x 5 x 1 mm
Largest Sample: unlimited
Stainless Steel 304 Verification Material
One (x1) TPS Sensor (6.4 mm radius)
-Several radii available based on sample size
(0.5 to 30 mm).
XPS Insulation for Asymmetric Testing
Room Temperature Sensor Adaptor
-Can be upgraded to TPS High Temperature
Sensor Adaptor
(300C) for use in standard furnace.
TPS Sample Holder with Cover: sample size
up to 100 x 100 x 50 mm
1 30003P002-00 TPS 3D Anisotropy
The Anisotropy Module allows you to
measure axial and radial thermal conductivity
- thermal diffusivity of anisotropic materials.
Specifications
TC: 0.005 - 500 W/mK in both axial and
radial direction to the sensor plane
Additional properties: Thermal Diffusivity-
Sample Contact Resistance
Cp: Specific Heat Required (it is easily found
with the Specific Heat Capacity Module)
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Accuracy: 5%
Repeatability: 2%
Smallest Sample: 10 x 10 x 1 mm
Largest Sample: unlimited
1 30003P003-00 TPS 3D Slab
The Slab Module is suitable for
measurements on low to extremely high
conducting materials such as stainless steel,
carbon steel, aluminum, copper, silicon
wafers, etc.
Specifications
TC: 0.1 - 1800 W/mK
Additional Properties: Thermal Diffusivity
and Volumetric
Specific Heat
Accuracy: 5%
Repeatability: 2%
Smallest Sample: 15 x 15 x 0.06 mm
Largest Sample: unlimited
1 30003P015-00-DNU MP-1 with TPS: Slab Anisotropic Module
The Slab - Anisotropic Module allows
measurement of axial and radial thermal
conductivity - thermal diffusivity and
volumetric specific heat of shee…
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