EUROPEAN COMMISSION JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements (Geel) ANNEX I Technical specifications for: Supply of various Trace Explosive Detection Systems
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION...3 2. DEFINING THE MARKET...3 3. SUBJECT OF THE PRESENT TENDER PROCEDURE...3 3.1.TRACE EXPLOSIVE DETECTION SYSTEMS...4 3.1.1. LOT 1: Desktop type detection system based on IM-MS...4 3.1.2. LOT 2: Handheld trace detection system based on IM-MS...5 3.1.3. LOT 3: Desktop chemiluminescence detection system...7 3.1.4. LOT 4: Handheld chemiluminescence detection system...8 3.1.5. LOT 5: Raman micro-spectrometer...9 3.1.6. LOT 6: Handheld Raman detection system...10 3.1.7. LOT 7: Selected Ion Flow Mass Spectrometer (SIFT-MS)...11 3.1.8. LOT 8: GC/MS detection system (portable)...12 3.1.9. LOT 9: Gas Analyser (portable)...13 3.2. Methodology...14 4. ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS...14 2012-122 Technical Specifications - Trace Explosive Detection Systems - Page 2 / 15
1. INTRODUCTION The Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements (IRMM), located in Geel (Belgium) is one of the seven institutes of the Joint Research Centre (JRC), a Directorate- General of the European Commission. The mission of JRC-IRMM is to promote a common and reliable European measurement system in support of European Union (EU) policies. JRC-IRMM's management system is certified according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 and its scientific units hold several accreditations. Further information on the IRMM and its activities, is available on the following website: http://www.irmm.jrc.be 2. DEFINING THE MARKET A contract notice was published in the OJ 2012/S 158-263036 of 18/08/2012 3. SUBJECT OF THE PRESENT TENDER PROCEDURE The JRC-IRMM Unit for Knowledge Transfer & Standards for Security (KNOTSS) combines research, development and knowledge transfer activities in the area of measurements and standards, supporting the policy work of the Commission and contributing to the EU objective of providing a high level of security for the European citizens. The unit does so by: performing measurement science research and providing scientific advice in the security area primarily linked to CBRNE providing technical advice to Commission services regarding the proper referencing to measurements and standards in legislation performing knowledge transfer in analytical sciences to support key European policy priorities. The JRC-IRMM is intending to procure various Trace Explosive Detection Systems as specified in the Lots 1 to 9 below. Tenders are possible for 1 or more lots. The s will be supplied to, installed at and operated at the JRC-IRMM in Geel, Belgium. The contract does NOT include maintenance. 2012-122 Technical Specifications - Trace Explosive Detection Systems - Page 3 / 15
3.1. TRACE EXPLOSIVE TRACE DETECTION SYSTEMS 3.1.1. LOT 1: DESKTOP TYPE DETECTION SYSTEM BASED ON IM-MS (PORTABLE) For qualitative measurements of traces of explosives (nanogram and pictogram amounts) on vapours and particles. a) The system shall be a single detector Ion Trap Mobility Spectrometer (ITMS) or Ion Mobility Spectrometer (IMS) based, optimized for the detection of Explosives (able to measure positive and negative ions). b) The equipment must be portable c) The system may contain a minimum quantity of radioactive material (for ionisation). d) The entire system must be designed specifically for the collection and analysis of traces particles. e) The sample collection method(s) must be capable of effectively sampling from varies items like baggage, persons, vehicles, cargo, mail and documents. f) The collected samples shall be analyzed directly without any sample preparation. The sampling media shall not require any treatment or preparation by the users prior to sample collection. The samples shall have minimal amount of handling as to avoid cross contamination. g) The analysis time shall be less than 15 seconds. h) The system shall be ready to use and be operational within 30 minutes of power ON. The system shall have an internal Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) unit to facilitate the proper shut down of the unit during power failure or for the transportation of the unit to a new location without having to shut down the unit. i) The shall identify the detected explosive(s). The system shall have the capacity to detect and identify the following compounds: TNT, NG, RDX, TATP, PETN, Tetranitromethylaniline and Ammonium Nitrate. j) The equipment shall operate in ambient air, and not require any flammable or bottled gases external from the device. k) The system shall weigh not more than 25 kg to be portable and easily transportable. l) The detector shall provide an audio and visual alarm for detection and must identify the specific compound detected, and give an indication of the strength of the detection. m) Operating parameters must be accessible through the control panel of the system, 2012-122 Technical Specifications - Trace Explosive Detection Systems - Page 4 / 15
without requiring the use of an external computer. The system must have a colour display to providing information to the operator. n) The system must display graphs and data by means of a user-friendly interface, without requiring the use of an external computer. o) The detector system must incorporate temperature controls and a thermal shutdown feature in the event over heating. p) The detector system must have serial and Ethernet connections. Recorded data will be accessible through at least one (preferably more) removable storage device (USB). Stored data shall be analyzed by the detector system device or by dedicated software on a remote standard PC. q) The detector shall be equipped with a dedicated printer to print requested data related to measurements and system settings. r) The equipment must operate effectively without daily replacement of any maintenance items. s) The system shall have a high enough internal storage capacity ( >100 Gb). t) A two days training shall be offered on the IRMM site in the English language. u) The delivery time (to deliver the after contract signature) shall be 6 months. v) Manual(s) at least in the English language shall be delivered together with the 2012-122 Technical Specifications - Trace Explosive Detection Systems - Page 5 / 15
3.1.2. LOT 2: HANDHELD TRACE DETECTION SYSTEM BASED ON IM-MS The purpose of the system is to help in the detection of trace amounts of illicit material such as explosives and/or narcotics. a) The system shall be an Ion Trap Mobility Spectrometer (ITMS) based system, optimized for the simultaneous detection of Explosives and/or Narcotics. b) The system shall be capable of collecting and analyzing both particles and vapours in a user friendly manner. c) The equipment must be compact, light weight for hand-held operation and sufficiently robust to be transported easily to various operating locations. d) The equipment shall be designed for field use and shall be operational in day and night environments. The system shall operate with at least 2 hour battery capabilities and shall not require the system to shut down when replacing batteries. e) Optimized detection of Home-Made Explosive devices, in vapor mode. f) Continuous automatic vapor sampling in both positive and negative modes. g) Self-diagnostics with maintenance alerts and onboard troubleshooting. h) Sample collection: - The entire system must be designed specifically for the collection and analysis of particles and vapours. - The sample collection methods must be capable of effectively sampling from varies items like baggage, persons, vehicles and cargo. - The collected samples shall be analyzed directly without any sample preparation. - The sampling material used to collect the sample shall be designed to ensure high sampling efficiency and retention of sample after sampling. - The sampling material must be useable for analysis of both Narcotics and Explosives. i) Operational requirements: - The system shall be ready to use and operational within 30 minutes of power ON. - The shall identify the detected explosive(s) and/or narcotic(s). - The system shall be capable of measuring simultaneous Explosives and Narcotics. - New substances must be user-programmable in both negative and positive modes. - The equipment shall operate in ambient air, and not require any external flammable or bottled gases. - Calibration of the monitoring compounds shall be programmable such that users can set the duration required between calibrations. The calibrating substances shall be available from the manufacturer in an easy to use format. j) Physical and environmental requirements: - The equipment shall operate effectively within a temperature range of 0 and 50 O C. - The system shall operate at the power supply of 110 /220 Volt AC (50/60 Hz power) 2012-122 Technical Specifications - Trace Explosive Detection Systems - Page 6 / 15
and 12 Volt DC. - The weight of the portable equipment shall not exceed 4.5 kg including the battery. - The design of the equipment shall be suitable for field operational use such that the area of the equipment subjected to potential contamination shall be small and limited. k) The delivery time (to deliver the after contract signature) shall be 6 months. l) Manual(s) at least in the English language shall be delivered together with the 2012-122 Technical Specifications - Trace Explosive Detection Systems - Page 7 / 15
3.1.3. LOT 3: DESKTOP CHEMILUMINESCENCE DETECTION SYSTEM FOR MEASURING TRACES OF EXPLOSIVES (PORTABLE) For the detection of low vapour pressure explosive compounds by applying an air sampler and the identification of various explosive classes. a) The technology shall be based on high specific detection through high speed gas chromatography (HSGC). b) The detection technique must be by means of Chemiluminescence. c) The explosive identification classes must be: EGDN, NG, DNT, TNT, PETN, and RDX. d) The device must be user friendly and easy to maintain. e) Minimum detectable limit shall be below 100 pg. f) The analysis time (cycle) shall be less than 30 seconds. g) Simultaneous measurements of vapor and particles shall be possible. h) An internal printer and data storage must be present. i) The carrier gas must be helium. j) The sample collection of explosive particles must be by wiping. k) The operational temperature range shall be between 0 to + 40 C. l) The device must not be based on the use of radioactive material. m) The delivery time (to deliver the after contract signature) shall be 6 months. n) Manual(s) at least in the English language shall be delivered together with the 2012-122 Technical Specifications - Trace Explosive Detection Systems - Page 8 / 15
3.1.4. LOT 4: HANDHELD CHEMILUMINESCENCE DETECTION SYSTEM FOR MEASURING TRACES OF EXPLOSIVES This system must allow the detection of low vapour pressure explosive compounds by applying an air sampler for providing a great probability of identification of various explosive classes. a) The detection technique must be by means of Chemiluminescence b) The system must be of handheld type c) The system shall be able to detect a variety of military, homemade (including TATP) and commercial explosives. d) The device must be user friendly and easy to maintain. e) The analysis time (cycle) shall be less than 30 seconds. f) DC rechargeable battery pack shall be present. g) The weight for the device must be below 5 kg. h) The device must not be based on the use of radioactive material. i) The delivery time (to deliver the after contract signature) shall be 6 months. j) Manual(s) at least in the English language shall be delivered together with the 2012-122 Technical Specifications - Trace Explosive Detection Systems - Page 9 / 15
3.1.5. LOT 5: RAMAN MICRO-SPECTROMETER FOR MEASURING TRACES OF EXPLOSIVES For the measuring of Raman spectra of microscopic samples. a) The excitation laser must be a stabilized, narrow line-width diode laser (with shutter control). b) The system must be a fully integrated Raman system. c) The life time of the laser must be guaranteed at least 10.000 hours. d) The system software must include data collection software, capable of managing userbuilt libraries and material identification spectral databases. e) The spectral range in R&D Mode shall be between 100 and 3000 cm -1. f) The spectral resolution shall be between 5-8 cm -1 g) The system must be portable. h) The power requirement must be 220-240 VAC and battery powered for field portability. i) The size shall not exceed 350 x 250 x 250 mm 3. j) A two days training shall be offered at IRMM k) The delivery time (to deliver the after contract signature) shall be 6 months. l) Manual(s) at least in the English language shall be delivered together with the 2012-122 Technical Specifications - Trace Explosive Detection Systems - Page 10 / 15
3.1.6. LOT 6: HANDHELD RAMAN FOR MEASURING TRACES OF EXPLOSIVES The Raman Spectrometer will be used to measure spectra of microscopic samples (solid and liquid). a) The system must be a fully integrated handheld Raman spectrometer system. b) The spectral range shall be between 150 cm -1 and 3000 cm -1. c) The system shall be compact. d) The shall measure through glass, plastics and quartz. e) The samples to be measured shall be solid, liquid or gas. f) A library (of detectable compounds) shall be present. g) An USB interface shall be present. h) The battery shall be rechargeable. k) The delivery time (to deliver the after contract signature) shall be 6 months. l) Manual(s) at least in the English language shall be delivered together with the 2012-122 Technical Specifications - Trace Explosive Detection Systems - Page 11 / 15
3.1.7. LOT 7: SELECTED ION FLOW TUBE MASS SPECTROMETER (SIFT-MS) For accurate identification and quantification of low atomic mass volatile organic compounds (VOC's) from various explosives. a) Shall be quantitative: capable of providing concentration of VOC's in air without calibration. b) Shall measure volatile organic and inorganic compounds. c) Shall have detection limits in the parts per trillion (ppt) ranges. d) Shall be easy to operate, also by non-specialists. e) Shall be operable as a stand-alone device. f) Shall be capable of being monitored from a remote location via an internet connection. g) Shall have the ability to use at least 3 reagent ions to resolve isobaric compounds h) Shall be capable to analyze samples with no particular sample preparation. i) Shall incorporate an oil free vacuum system. j) Shall use two quadrupoles: the first for reagent ion selection and the second for analysis. k) Quantification must be done without the need of calibration standards. l) Shall be operable as stand-alone by means of an integrated color LCD screen. m) Shall include a passivated, temperature controlled inlet system, in which temperatures can be set at user values up to 200 C. n) Software must provide tools for method development, have the ability to show live concentrations, reporting averaged concentrations, background subtraction, combining batches of data into simple, easy to read Excel (or equivalent) reports. o) Software must have an integrated compound database containing the information required to identify compounds and quantify compound concentrations. p) Shall incorporate automatic validation to assure optimum performance. The validation verifies sample flow, quadrupole mass calibration, signal intensity, measurement accuracy, and inlet contamination q) The shall have documented capabilities to detect and measures explosives, such as TATP r) A two days training shall be offered at IRMM s) The delivery time (to deliver the after contract signature) shall be 6 months. t) Manual(s) at least in the English language shall be delivered together with the 2012-122 Technical Specifications - Trace Explosive Detection Systems - Page 12 / 15
3.1.8. LOT 8: GC/MS SYSTEM (PORTABLE) The couples gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to identify single or multiple explosive substances within complex samples. a) The must be portable. b) Shall provide analysis in less than 5 minutes. c) Shall be a GC/MS to identify volatile and semi-volatile organic explosive compounds d) The sample collection and injection system shall provide gas, liquid, and solid sampling. e) Software shall contain chemical warfare agent libraries and toxic industrial chemical libraries as well as a hazards database for rapid decision support. f) The system shall work from a rechargeable, battery for up to at least 2 hours. g) The vacuum system shall be incorporated in the. h) The system shall contain a bake-out possibility to reduce memory. i) The size shall be below 600 x 600 x 400 mm and the total weight including battery must not exceed 20kg. j) The carrier gas shall be helium. k) The delivery time (to deliver the after contract signature) shall be 6 months. l) Manual(s) at least in the English language shall be delivered together with the 2012-122 Technical Specifications - Trace Explosive Detection Systems - Page 13 / 15
3.1.9. LOT 9: GAS ANALYZER FOR EXPLOSIVE AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES (PORTABLE) The will be used to perform rapid analysis of samples (persons, post packages, luggage, and small objects) on the presence of explosives. a) Shall be a portable gas analyzer for rapid analysis of samples on presence of explosive substances. b) The shall be able to perform qualitative analysis. c) The shall allow the creation and update of a database of measured substances. d) The system shall contain a gas chromatograph (multi-capillary) with an ion detector and with purified air used as a carrier gas. e) Direct sampling from air or from air with pre-concentrating on solid adsorbers, or syringe injection of liquid samples shall be possible. f) The shall have an injection system for analysis of liquid and gaseous samples. g) The shall have an automatic sampling loop for standard volume of sample. h) The shall contain a built-in compressor with easy recoverable air filter. i) The delivery time (to deliver the after contract signature) shall be 6 months. j) Manual(s) at least in the English language shall be delivered together with the 2012-122 Technical Specifications - Trace Explosive Detection Systems - Page 14 / 15
3.2. Methodology Tenderers are requested to describe as part of their tender, their detection device sufficiently in detail and demonstrate clearly its effectiveness (by data, examples, references etc.) The techspecs must be fully fulfilled. Each lot will be evaluated separately. 4. ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS The tenderer guarantees that he has verified his tender for completeness and that his bid is complete and not contradictory. By signing this document, the tenderer accepts to be bound by it during the execution of the contract, should he be awarded the contract....,... Place Date... The tenderer (Stamp and signature) 2012-122 Technical Specifications - Trace Explosive Detection Systems - Page 15 / 15