(RE-11406) Purchase of Automatic Micro-Vickers Hardness Testing System [Posting Period: 2026-9-15 to 2026-10-8]

Announcement Period: ~ () 1. Matters for Competitive Bidding: As per specifications. 2. Location for Submission of Bid Forms, etc.: Location for Distribution of Bid Explanation Documents, etc., and Location for Submission of Bid Forms, etc., and Contact Information (Direct Dial): Method of Distributing Bid Explanation Documents, etc.: Bid explanation documents, etc., will be delivered at the distribution location specified in 2.(1) above or via email. However, delivery will be made on weekdays, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and the year-end/New Year holidays (December 29 - January 3). If requesting delivery by email, please state "Announcement Date, Bid Item Name, Name of Our Institution's Contact Person, Your Company Name, Address, Department, Name, Phone, FAX, E-Mail" and send it to the email address in 2.(1) above. The deadline for receiving delivery requests is 17:00 on [Date]. Date and Time of Bid Explanation Meeting: Not held. Deadline for Submission of Bid-Related Documents and Technical Review Documents: October 8, Reiwa 8. Deadline for Submission of Bid Forms: November 5, Reiwa 8 (Thursday). We will conduct a general competitive bidding as follows. Bid Announcement (Mail Bidding) Purchase: September 15, Reiwa 8 Manager, Accounting and Contracts Division, Management Department: Yoshihiro Matsuda Tel: 0175-71-6538 Location of Performance: Rokkasho Fusion Energy Research Center, 2-166 Hyodate, Obuchi, Rokkasho Village, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture, 039-3212. (1) (2) (3) Date: October 8, Reiwa 8 (Thursday) (4) Date: November 5, Reiwa 8 (Thursday) (5) Date: October 9, Reiwa 8 (Thursday) 12:00 PM (6) Email: nyuusatsu_rokkasho@qst.go.jp National Institute for Quantum Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Energy Research Center, 2-166 Hyodate, Obuchi, Rokkasho Village, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture, 039-3212. R08RE-11406 (1) Date and Time of Bid Opening: November 5, Reiwa 8 (Thursday) 12:00 PM. (2) Location: Rokkasho Fusion Energy Research Center, Management Research Building. (3) Competitive Participation Qualifications: - Not currently under a bid suspension by this institution. - Must have general competitive bidding participation qualifications valid for all ministries and agencies. - Must be able to provide a pledge stating that you do not fall under the category of violent groups, etc., as separately designated by this institution. (4) Bid Bond and Contract Deposit: Exempt. (5) Invalid Bids: Bids submitted by those who do not meet the necessary qualifications for bid participation. Bids that violate the conditions of bidding. (6) Requirement for Contract Document Creation: Required. (7) Method of Determining Successful Bidder: The bidder who passes the technical review by the Rokkasho Fusion Energy Research Center and submits the lowest valid bid within the range of the estimated price will be designated as the successful bidder (Lowest Price Winning Bid Method). (8) Other: If there is no successful bidder, the deadline for submission of re-bid forms and the date and time of bid opening will be notified separately. The bid opening results will be posted on the institution's website. The bid opening will be held on November 5, Reiwa 8 (Thursday) at 12:00 PM. Attendance at the bid opening is not required, and the results will be notified separately. (5) Not falling under the provisions of Article 10, Paragraph 1 of the National Institute for Quantum Science and Technology Contract Administration Regulations. However, this does not apply to minors, persons under guardianship, or persons under assistance who have obtained the necessary consent for contract conclusion. (1) If you have any questions regarding this bid, please submit a question form to the contact point in (2) by 11:00 AM on September 25, Reiwa 8. Answers to questions will be provided on October 1, Reiwa 8. (2) When determining the successful bidder, the bid price will be the amount stated in the bid form plus 10% of that amount (if there is a fraction of less than 1 yen, it will be rounded down). Therefore, bidders shall state in their bid form the amount equivalent to 100/110 of their estimated amount, regardless of whether they are taxable or tax-exempt businesses for consumption tax. (4) The bid opening will be held on November 5, Reiwa 8 (Thursday) at 12:00 PM. Attendance is not required, and the results will be notified separately. (1) This bid is for the purchase of an "Automatic Micro-Vickers Hardness Testing System." (2) Details regarding the bid explanation document can be obtained from the institution's website (URL: https://www.qst.go.jp/site/procurement/). (6) Further "Procurement Schedule Information" will be posted on the institution's website. Specifications for Automatic Micro-Vickers Hardness Testing System Purchase. Reiwa 8, September. National Institute for Quantum Science and Technology, Rokkasho Fusion Energy Research Center, Fusion Reactor Structural Materials Development Group. 1. Purpose: National Institute for Quantum Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as "QST") is advancing technological development for the development of power generation blankets, including the enhancement of large-area heat load testing facilities, safety demonstration testing equipment, and performance testing under strong magnetic field environments, in addition to the maintenance of various material analysis equipment. In this project, it is necessary to evaluate the characteristics of materials used in power generation blankets for soundness evaluation. This item is for the purchase of an automatic micro-Vickers hardness testing system used for hardness evaluation of structural materials among these characteristic evaluations. 2. Purchase Item Specifications (Equivalent items acceptable): Automatic Micro-Vickers Hardness Testing System (including accessories). Manufacturer: FUTECH. Model: FLV-10ARS-F. Quantity: 1 set. Breakdown: 1. Main Unit: FLV-10ARS-F. Quantity: 1 unit. 2. Software: FT-ZERO. Quantity: 1 set. 3. Hardness Standard Block: 700/800HV M-037. Quantity: 1 piece. 4. Hardness Standard Block: 200HV M-037. Quantity: 1 piece. 5. Precision Vise: Opening 50mm M-027. Quantity: 1 piece. 6. Diamond Indenter (attached to main unit) M-013. Quantity: 1 piece. 7. Objective Lenses (X10, X50) LV-005/LV-002. Quantity: 1 set. 8. Leveling Feet LV-052. Quantity: 1 set. 9. Spirit Level M-066. Quantity: 1 piece. 10. Indenter Cover ----. Quantity: 1 set. 11. Body Cover LV-055. Quantity: 1 set. 12. Power Cord M-051. Quantity: 1 set. 13. Connection Cable ----. Quantity: 1 set. 14. Accessory Storage Box LV-056. Quantity: 1 set. 15. Control PC ----. Quantity: 1 set. 16. Monitor ----. Quantity: 1 set. 17. Objective Lens X1.25 LV-008. Quantity: 1 piece. 18. Objective Lens X20 LV-004. Quantity: 1 piece. 19. Precision Vise: Opening 100mm M-028. Quantity: 1 piece. 20. Turntable M-029. Quantity: 2 pieces. 21. Sample Tilt Stage M-033. Quantity: 1 piece. 22. Universal Tilt Vise M-034. Quantity: 1 piece. 23. Embedded Sample Fixture M-091. Quantity: 1 piece. 24. Instruction Manual ----. Quantity: 1 set. 25. Calibration Certificate ----. Quantity: 1 set. 26. Submitted Documents. Quantity: 1 set. Table 1: Automatic Micro-Vickers Hardness Testing System Item/Breakdown | Specifications -----------------|---------------- 1) Load Application Method | Automatic (application, holding, removal) 2) Load Application Mechanism | Direct load application by load cell (micro and macro double load cell) 3) Load Holding Time | 5-99 sec 4) Load Application Speed | Initial speed: 180 μm/sec. Sample approach speed: 30 μm/sec (≤1kg), 80 μm/sec (>1kg) 5) Indenter | Vickers HV, Optional: Knoop (HK), Brinell (HBW) selectable. 6) Focus | Automatic/Manual (motorized electric) 7) Impression Measurement | Automatic 0.3 sec/Manual (dedicated impression measurement software FT-ZERO) 8) Repeatability | ±0.8% (approx. 700HV hardness standard block / 0.5kgf) 9) Accuracy | JIS B7734 / JIS B7725 (calibration certificate, inspection report, traceability). Optional: ASTM E384 selectable. 10) Light Source | LED light source (with green filter) 11) Measurement Camera | Built-in 1.3 Mpixel USB 12) Software | FT-ZERO (Windows 11/64bit), 23-inch wide LCD or larger. 13) External Communication | 2 x USB cables (camera, stage control, hardness tester control), 1 x RS232C cable. Communication cables up to 10m supported. 14) Turret | Automatic/Manual (motorized electric), Tilting type (prevents contact with sample). Freely combinable in 6 positions. 15) Safety Mechanism | Contact sensing automatic stop mechanism. Protects against damage from contact between lens/indenter and sample, and operator danger. 16) Objective Lenses | Infinity corrected long working distance (LWD) lenses: 10x, 50x. Optional: 1.25x, 2.5x, 5x, 20x, 100x selectable. 17) XY Stage | Dimensions: 150x150mm, Travel: 180x110mm, Controller: Joystick controller. 18) Maximum Sample Height | 110mm (on XY stage), 70mm (on precision vise). 19) Maximum Sample Depth | 180mm. 20) Main Unit Weight | 115kg (excluding PC and monitor). 21) Main Unit Dimensions | Height 720 x Width 415 x Depth 650mm (excluding PC and monitor). 22) Power Supply | Single phase 100-230V (50/60Hz). 23) Control PC | Windows 11/64bit. 24) Monitor | 23-inch wide LCD or larger. 25) Embedded Sample Fixture | Embedded sample size: φ25.4mm, Quantity: 8 pieces. The main unit must have the following functions: 1. Test load must be possible from 10gf to 10kgf. 2. The automatic stage must be movable by 180mm in the X direction and 110mm or more in the Y direction to allow simultaneous measurement of multiple samples (fixture for 8 embedded samples). 3. The load mechanism must have a lifting head to accommodate workpieces over 10kg. 4. Must have a safety limiter to prevent accidental contact between the objective lens or indenter and the workpiece. 5. Up to 5 objective lenses can be mounted per indenter. The software must have the following performance: 1. Test load can be set arbitrarily between 10gf and 10kgf. 2. Z-axis control is possible along the inclination of the sample surface. 3. Equipped with sample shape recognition function (sample profiling function). 4. All three axes (X, Y, Z) can be operated by mouse control on the live screen. 5. Must be operable on Windows 11/64bit. Other: 1. Shipping Inspection: Conducted using a standard Vickers hardness test piece (200HV) prepared by the contractor, confirming Vickers hardness is 200HV ±3. 3. On-site Installation, Adjustment, and Inspection: Installation, adjustment, and inspection shall include the following tasks: - The contractor shall perform all tasks from delivery to assembly. - Conduct operational checks and handling instructions after installation is complete. - All industrial waste generated during installation shall be removed and disposed of by the contractor. - As work will be conducted within a controlled area, personnel with the necessary qualifications, experience, and knowledge shall be assigned, and they must comply with the matters described in this specification and the attached "Regarding Work within Controlled Areas, etc.," and follow the instructions of the QST supervisor. - After installation and adjustment, the contractor shall perform Vickers hardness testing using a standard test piece and inspect whether Vickers hardness of 200HV ±3 can be measured. 4. Submitted Documents: Table 2: List of Submitted Documents Item | Quantity | Submission Period | Remarks -----------------|----------|-------------------|-------- ① Project Schedule | 1 | Within 2 weeks of contract | Requires confirmation ② Confirmation Specifications | 1 | Within 2 weeks of contract | Requires confirmation ③ Installation Work Procedure Manual | 1 | 2 weeks before start of installation | Requires confirmation ④ Shipping Inspection Report | 1 | Upon delivery | JCSS Calibration Certificate ⑤ Installation and Adjustment Inspection Report | 1 | Upon delivery ⑥ Instruction Manual | 1 | Upon delivery ⑦ Meeting Minutes | 1 | Within 2 weeks of meeting | Requires confirmation ⑧ Electronic Files of the Above | 1 set | Upon delivery | Email submission acceptable ⑨ Other Documents recognized as necessary by QST | As required | As needed 5. Delivery Date: February 26, Reiwa 9. 6. Delivery Location and Conditions: (1) Delivery Location: QST Rokkasho Fusion Energy Research Center, Prototype Reactor R&D Building, Fine Structure Analysis Equipment Group Room (2-166 Hyodate, Obuchi, Rokkasho Village, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture, 039-3212). (2) Delivery Conditions: Delivery after installation and adjustment. 7. Inspection Conditions: Upon delivery of the purchased items specified in Article 2 to the delivery location specified in Article 6, the inspection will be considered passed upon completion of installation, adjustment, and inspection as defined in Article 3, operational confirmation, and submission of all documents specified in Article 4. 8. Promotion of Green Purchasing: (1) In this contract, if it is possible to adopt environmentally friendly goods (office supplies, OA equipment, etc.) applicable to the Green Purchasing Law (Act on Promoting Procurement of Environmentally Friendly Goods, etc., by the Government and Other Entities), they shall be adopted. (2) The submitted documents (delivered printed matter) specified in these specifications shall, in principle, meet the "Paper" standards defined in the basic policy of the Green Purchasing Law. 9. Consultation: If any doubts arise regarding matters described in these specifications or matters not described herein, they shall be resolved through consultation with QST, and the decision shall be followed. Attached: Regarding Work within Controlled Areas (General Provisions) Article 1 (General) When carrying out work and construction within controlled areas (hereinafter referred to as "work, etc."), the contractor shall comply with the Radiation Hazard Prevention Regulations, X-ray Equipment Safety Regulations, and Radiation Safety Handling Manual (hereinafter referred to as "Radiation Regulations, etc.") established by QST. 2. In addition to the preceding paragraph, the contractor shall comply with instructions given by QST or the QST supervisor for safety assurance. 3. If the contractor has any uncertainties or doubts regarding the Radiation Regulations, etc., or the instructions in the preceding paragraph, they shall inquire and confirm with QST or the QST supervisor. (List of Personnel Entering Controlled Areas) Article 2 The contractor shall, promptly after the contract conclusion, create a list of personnel who will engage in work, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "Controlled Area Entrants") in any format and submit it to the QST supervisor. However, this does not apply if the QST supervisor deems it unnecessary. 2. If there are any changes to the list submitted in the preceding paragraph, or if the QST supervisor deems a Controlled Area Entrant inappropriate and requests a change, the contractor shall promptly submit a revised list to the QST supervisor. However, this does not apply if the QST supervisor deems it unnecessary. 3. If a Radiation Worker (hereinafter referred to as "Radiation Worker") among the Controlled Area Entrants is to perform work within a radiation controlled area, the contractor shall request the QST supervisor to register the Radiation Worker before the start of work and to deregister them after the completion of work.