Requirements/Specifications for a Low-Energy Proton Source

Technical:

-   Primary beam to be singly ionized H^+^ (protons). Ion source capable
    of producing ion beams of other elements desired. Two complete,
    identical ion sources required. (One will serve as a
    "quick-replacement "spare).

-   Proton Energy Range: 200 eV to 30 KeV with delta E 50 eV.

-   Ion mass/velocity analysis capability.

-   Beam current density range; 1E8 to 5E11 protons/sq.cm/s.

-   Include personnel safety and EMI shielding, as required, for ion
    source. Ion source should produce microamp current at the source.

-   Minimum raster-scanned beam coverage area of 12 inch diameter on
    target with coverage uniformity of 95%, or better. Minimum
    separation distance between source and target is 4 feet, maximum
    separation is 6 feet.

-   Control function switchable between computer and analog controller

-   All mating flanges to be Conflat-design, no larger than 10" OD.

System:

-   Projected maintenance interval to be not less than 1000 hours of
    operating time.

-   Non-restricted system mounting orientation.

-   Support (ancillary) hardware includes but is not limited to:

    -   All necessary system control and monitoring equipment

    -   Beam line support system, if required

    -   Faraday Cup, controller and readout.

    -   All required power supplies and cables.

-   Remote operation (from approximately 100 feet)

-   All required system cables and connectors.

-   All equipment to operate on 110VAC.

General:

-   The contractor shall deliver Line Item 1 to NASA's George C.
    Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) within 6-months after receipt of
    award. As part of Line Item 1, the contractor shall provide a
    maintenance kit (spare parts, special tools, etc) as well as two
    copies of operating manuals, service manuals, drawings, parts lists,
    wiring diagrams/lists, and system installation drawings including
    system power requirements. The offeror shall provide any and all
    maintenance (including parts and/or labor) that is covered in any
    maintenance agreement that comes standard with the purchase of Line
    Item 1.

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-   Under Line Item 2, the contractor shall install Line Item 1 in
    Building 4605 at MSFC and successfully complete an acceptance test
    within one week after delivery. The acceptance test shall
    demonstrate Line Item 1 meets or exceeds the
    requirements/specifications stated herein. The contactor shall also
    provide a minimum of one day of training at MSFC for up to 6 people.
    The training shall cover the procedures on how to operate Line Item
    1.

-   Under Line Item 3, the contractor shall provide all parts and labor
    required to maintain Line Item 1 of not less than three years after
    successful completion of the acceptance test, when combined with any
    maintenance agreement that comes standard with the purchase of Line
    Item 1. The minimum maintenance required to be performed on Line
    Item 1 shall be consistent with the recommendations and warranty
    requirements of the manufacturer. The maintenance required to be
    performed under Line Item 3 is limited to the period of time between
    the not otherwise covered by any maintenance agreement that comes
    standard with the purchase of Line Item 1.