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from the following address on request and submission of tender fee :

For Sl. No. 1, 2 & 3 : Sr. Purchase & Stores Officer, MME Purchase, RFF Area,

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

DEPARTMENT OF SPACE, ISRO VIKRAM SARABHAI SPACE CENTRE

COMPOSITES ENTITY TRIVANDRUM – 695 013, KERALA STATE

INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR

ASSISTANCE IN DIMENSIONAL INSPECTION & IN-PROCESS CO-ORDINATE METROLOGY SUPPORT

FOR THE REALISATION OF COMPOSITE PRODUCTS

AND EVALUATION OF RELATED METALLIC / NON-METALLIC HARDWARES

Ref : VSSC/CMSE/CCID/CIS/2016

Composites Entity, VSSC needs assistance in Dimensional inspection of composite products, related metallic

hardwares like mandrels, moulds, fixtures etc using ''conventional instruments, Co-ordinate Measuring

Machine (CMM), Multisensor measurement system (MSS), Close Range Photogrammetry (CRP), Laser

tracker system (LTS)'', with latest M/c. Software and also advanced post processing softwares.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE, ISRO

VIKRAM SARABHAI SPACE CENTRE TRIVANDRUM – 695 013

KERALA STATE

Ref : VSSC/CMSE/CCID/CIS/2016

Call for Expression of Interest for

ASSISTANCE IN DIMENSIONAL INSPECTION & IN-PROCESS CO-ORDINATE METROLOGY SUPPORT

FOR THE REALISATION OF COMPOSITE PRODUCTS

AND EVALUATION OF RELATED METALLIC / NON-METALLIC HARDWARES

Scope

Assistance in operation of CNC Large volume (5X4X3 m) Nikon ultra-precision CMM with Camio 8.2

(s/w), Zeiss O-Inspect Multisensor measurement system with Calypso(s/w), Leica’s Laser Tracker System

with Verisurf (s/w) ,GSI’s Closed Range Photogrammetry System with V-star/ Spatial Analyzer (s/w), Direct

data transfer enabled conventional instruments with TESA (s/w). Probe/Indicator enabled CNC Machine Tool

Measurements.

Study of Engineering Drawings, CAD Models, processing details etc for arriving at selection of

machine/equipments, inspection methodology etc. Preparation of Programme, dry run routines, Calibration /

re-verification routines. Machine output studies and evaluation. Post-processing of acquired data for

nominal/realized surfaces/profiles. Generation of profiles with machine tool acquired co-ordinates using

machine s/w & third party s/w.

Post-processing of surface data acquired during acceptance testing of antenna reflector (Dual Gridded

Reflector). Exhaustive post test profile data processing & assessment. Evaluation of surface using CAD

Software, surface modeling, data analysis etc.

Preparation of Inspection reports/documents using MS office and other software. Compilation of data

acquired in the above mentioned processes, comparing with specified and preparation of reports for

inspection and evaluation studies. Other ISRO centre/ external work centre activities.

Inspection and in process measurement support.

1) Launch Vehicle Structural products

Payload Adaptors /Fairings of different sizes and interfaces, Dual Launch adaptors, EB shroud elements and

assemblies. Wire Tunnel elements brackets and Thermal bridges of different sizes, shapes etc. All

associated moulds, assembly fixtures etc. and product specimens related to mechanical testing.

2) Filament wound products

Igniter Cases/ Perforated Tubes of different sizes and configurations, Igniter inserts of various sizes,

Pressurant Tanks/ Gas bottles/Liners including profiles. Motor Case Skirt alignment, overall measurements

before and after Proof Pressure Test, Sand mandrel template profile assessment, Destructive cover,

Mandrels, Closure plate, Drill jigs etc.

3) Ablative products

Ablative nozzle components of size ranging from ν200mm to ν3200mm and L180mm to L1800mm which

includes liners/ elements, subassemblies. Auxiliary control thruster elements, Ablative nozzle throat inserts,

Silica Phenolic throats of different configuration ,special configuration nozzle elements and sub assemblies.

Mandrels & Hardware re-verification etc. Exhaustive post-test evaluation on various nozzle liners and sub-

assemblies.

4) Carbon-Carbon (CC) products

Nose shell/Cap at different stages (size appx: L450xL420xL360mm), exit cones of different sizes, CC Nozzle

Divergent (ν800mm & L1000mm), CC Satellite Thruster for Lam Engine, CC 4D throat, splitter, Strut leading

edge, Pylon leading edge, Carbon-Carbon Vanes at different stages(L120xL20xL3mm) etc. All associated

tooling assessments, machining material availability ascertaining during realization.

5) Spacecraft Structures

Deployable Reflector: 2Mtr class, Rib marking, Shell datum creation on the mould, Surface assessment (RMS

at different stages, Interface orientation and positional accuracies attainment & overall inspection. For Dual

Gridded Reflector in addition to the activities spelt out for deployable reflector, Front Shell Grid positioning

marking on the mould, Inter costal mould marking, Inter costal ring marking for segmentation, shells rear

surface co-ordinate extraction. Strut position on shell marking, strut orientation, orientation of hold down &

hinges, interface checking and verification. Strut inter section marking on rear shell, Dry Assembly/Wet

Assembly trials to ascertain their surface accuracies, interface position verification etc. Surface accuracies

verification, comparison with surface at various stages of acceptance testing. Fixed antenna Reflector:

Various sizes ranging from 600mm to 1600mm and configurations, mould acceptance, Rib marking, Shell

datum creation on the mould, Surface assessment (RMS), Interface orientation and positional accuracies

attainment & overall inspection including feed alignment and attainment of positional accuracies. Metallic and

non-metallic inserts bush, tubes etc for the above products. Array Antenna - Dual helix (size appx:

1250x920x600mm), helix, patch elements and assembly. Yoke: Components, moulds etc. Solar Panel

substrates (including rib configuration) for various projects, overall measurement, flatness, various inserts and

markings at various stages. Camera structure (size appx: ν800xL1300mm): Precision measurement on

cylinder, spar assembly fixtures and final overall measurements. Measurements on Base plate for camera

structure at various stages.

Contract will be made with the successful vendor selected after technical and commercial evaluation

based on a competitive tender for the assistance of dimensional inspection at CMSE/VSSC for a period of one

years.

“Expression of interest” with all comprehensive details to evaluate the parties in terms of Personnel

with appropriate qualification, skill for machine operation, software exposure, credentials of

individuals and product profile that are verifiable to meet our needs shall be sent to Purchase & Stores

Officer, CMSE Purchase, VSSC, Vattiyoorkavu, Trivandrum – 695 013. The same will the basis for

short listing qualified parties for tendering process. Interested parties are requested to submit

complete details quoting the ref: No. VSSC/CMSE/CCID/CIS/2016 on or before 19.12.2016 [16:00 Hrs.].

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE, ISRO

VIKRAM SARABHAI SPACE CENTRE MME ENTITY

TRIVANDRUM – 695 022, KERALA STATE

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Ref : 6084-2016-4078

Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) for designing, fabrication, supply, installation and

commissioning of 5 liter scale Glass Processing facility for producing Ultra Low Expansion Glass -

Ceramics.

Interested prospective vendors may submit their Expression of Interest with required data quoting

our Reference No. 6084-2016-4078 on or before 28.12.2016 [16:00 Hrs.] to the following address

:

Sr. Purchase & Stores Officer

Purchase Unit V, , , , MME Purchase

RFF Area, , , , ISRO PO, , , ,

Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram - 695022. Ph: 0471-256 2831

1 | P a g e Note: No part of this communication shall be reproduced or shared to any other agency without the written approval of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram

Establishing a

Glass Processing Facility

Request for

Expression of Interest (EOI)

Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre

Indian Space Research Organization Thiruvananthapuram

October, 2016


1.0 Introduction

Rocket engineering and Space application demand materials of all class. Indian Space Research

Organization (ISRO) has made major breakthroughs in the research and development of space

grade metals, alloys, composites, polymers and special chemicals. ISRO’s next major

development milestone also includes technological advancements towards the realization of

space grade specialty glasses and optical glasses. As an initial effort to begin a new era in glass

research and development, it is proposed to establish a pilot scale processing facility for

realizing space grade specialty glasses.

Besides depending on the process technology and production facility, success of specialty glass

manufacturing depends on the raw materials selection, knowledge on the thermo-physical

properties of the glass, expertise on the mathematical and physical modeling, equipment

design, operational know-how, technical collaboration, experience etc. Hence, this Expression

of Interest (EOI) invites project proposal from industries/companies/firms (hereafter referred

as party) who have sufficient knowledge and experience in the field for establishing and

demonstrating a specialty glass processing facility on turn-key basis.

2.0 Scope

Primary objective of the proposal is to establish a batch/discontinuous type, pilot scale

specialty glass processing facility. This involves sequence of activities such as estimation of the

thermo-physical properties of the intended glass composition, design of the equipment with

aid of physical/mathematical simulations, fabrication, installation and commissioning the

facility. Initial interest of VSSC is to realize Ultra Low Expansion Glass-Ceramic (ULEGC) from

lithium alumino silicate glass system having dimension 110mm ×110mm × 40mm. It is also a

mandate that party should demonstrate the performance of the established facility by

producing ULEGC having properties listed below.


2.1 Targeted internal qualities of the Glass-Ceramic

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

Temperature range (-20 to 80°C) [K-1]

0 ± 0.02 × 10-6

Refractive Index, nd ∼1.5424

Spatial homogeneity of Refractive Index nd ± 1× 10-4

Bulk Stress birefringence ≤ 5 nm/cm

Striae None in functional direction

Maximum permissible diameter of the bubble/inclusion in

critical volume

≤ 0.3 mm

Maximum number of inclusion in 100cm3 glass volume ∼1.0

Density [g/cc] 2.44 – 2.53

Micro Hardness HK, (100g /12seconds) ∼620

Elastic Modulus [GPa] ∼90

Poisson’s Ratio ∼0.24

3.0 Details of the facility proposed

Below mentioned is just the glimpse of the proposed facility. Outline given below, it will not

confine designer from choosing better scheme.

3.1 Overview

3.1.1 Proposed pilot scale facility is meant for producing ULEGC from Lithium Alumino

Silicate family of glass system having final product dimension 110mm ×110mm ×40mm

having CTE as low as 0 ± 0.02 × 10-6

K-1

(-20 to 80°C) with optical quality mentioned in

clause-2.1.

3.1.2 Selection of raw material source rest with the party. But source must be cleared by

VSSC.

3.1.3 Furnace shall be an electrically heated, bottom pouring-flow casting system.

3.1.4 Furnace shall cast two or three glass blanks from single batch. Each blank shall be of

appropriate size to make out product of intended dimension (110mm ×110mm ×

40mm) and optical quality.


3.1.5 Design shall consider equipment life of 15-20 years for approximately 150 melting and

casting operations per annum.

3.1.6 Proposal should brief on the engineering designs of all required subunits and mention

their source of supply.

3.2 Glass Melting unit

3.1.7 Continuous operating temperature of the melting zone shall be 1700°C (typically 48h).

3.1.8 Facility shall be an electrically heated, bottom pouring-flow casting glass processing

furnace. EOI should brief the design envisaged.

3.1.9 It shall employ noble metal (ODS or DPH grade) crucible and stirrers. Volume of the

crucible shall be 5 liters and thus to cast multiple glass blanks in a appropriate size and

shape to meet out final product dimension of 110mm ×110mm × 40mm. Party should

specify the requirements on scheduled maintenance cycles and life expectancy of

platinum crucible.

3.1.10 Equipment shall also aim for having a provision to switch crucibles and stirrers for

melting different compositions.

3.1.11 Outflow tube/Spout shall be made such that heating system surrounds the tube will

enable glass transfer operation. It can also include suitable stopper at the tube end.

3.1.12 Design shall consider incorporation of corrosion protection system to safeguard

equipment from glass vapour corrosion.

3.1.13 Raw materials feeding system shall be considered in the design for intermittent raw

material loading while furnace is operational at melting temperature. This feeding

system should not hinder/obstruct the movements of stirrer or other components of

the unit.

3.1.14 Stirrer has to be designed for achieving very high optical homogeneity. It should be a

controllable stirring mechanism.

3.1.15 Melting unit design shall consider suitable refining system for achieving optical grade

homogeneity.

3.1.16 Temperature uniformity should be ± 5°C throughout the chamber

3.1.17 Calibrated thermocouple from reputed suppliers should be provided at suitable

locations. Design shall consider thermocouple failure protection: automatic switch over

to fail safe, idle power.

3.1.18 System will also employ an optical pyrometer.


3.1.19 A mould manipulator shall be positioned suitably to receive the out flowing molten

glass in moulds. It shall accommodate required number of casting moulds and waste

mould. It shall be designed so as to move up/down and rotate.

3.1.20 EOI should brief mould design and pre heating mechanism involved.

3.1.21 To avoid formation of straie during casting, molten glass casting operation can be

performed under an isolated furnace chamber.

3.3 Glass annealing unit.

3.3.1 Glass Annealing unit can be suitably located near the furnace.

3.3.2 There should be a provision for transferring cast glass blanks into annealing unit.

3.3.3 Continuous operating temperature of annealing zone should be selectable between RT

to 1200°C.

3.3.4 Temperature uniformity shall be ± 3°C though out the chamber.

3.3.5 It should have hard and strong hearth to handle metallic moulds.

3.4 General

4.1.1 Glass malting and Glass annealing unit should have programmable PID controllers for

programming the furnace and to ensure safety.

4.1.2 Control system may be PLC based. Control system should be user friendly and it should

be able to monitor and control all essential operations and parameters involved.

4.1.3 PC based data acquisition system and control software should become a part of supply.

Control software should ensure good human-computer-interface. It can have internet

based monitoring facility.

4.1.4 Supply should include other essential subunits required for processing said glass-

ceramic. EOI should mention the technical details of the same.

4.1.5 All subunits/equipment in the facility should work with 240V (single phase) /415V AC

(3-phase) 50Hz electrical power supply.

4.1.6 The hot-face core insulation should be lined with high-temperature ceramic composite

board/brick that are resistant to glass vapor corrosion. Insulation should ensure the

total thermal efficiency of the furnace. Design capable of handling heating rate

minimum 5°C per minutes (between the temperature range RT to 1000) is desired.

4.1.7 Corrosion-free materials need to be used for construction. Outer shell must be made of

stainless steel and the skin temperature of furnace should not exceed 60°C.


4.1.8 Required fitting for vacuum, gas purging shall become part of the supply.

4.1.9 Cooling water requirement: Furnace should be established along with required cooling

water system, if required.

4.1.10 Party should ascertain all piping and fitting required for water supply and they should

be made of stainless steel or silicone. Electronic sensors for checking flow can be

incorporated in the supply. Manual cooling water checking trough made of stainless

steel can also be given along with the scope.

4.1.11 Safety features as per International Standards need to be incorporated in all the

subunits. Safety interlocks with alarms must be provided.

4.1.12 EOI should include relevant information on materials to be used, brand or make of

items etc.

4.1.13 Party should be ready to take up Annual Maintenance Contract after installation of the

facility.

4.0 Submission of Expression of Interest (EOI) by parties

4.1 Those who are interested shall submit the EOI within thirty days from the date of the

advertisement inviting EOI

4.2 The EOI document should contain the following details.

General

Sl.No. Description Details

1 The full address with contact details of the party

2 Whether Government/ Private/ Semi-Govt /

Partnership/ Proprietor

3 The present major activities of the party

4 Previous experience in similar area or experience in the

production, qualification and supply of optical grade

glasses – Comprehensive detail has to be submitted

5 List of operational facilities of similar nature

6 Possibility of demonstrating party’s competence

7 Present major customers (List to be attached)

8 Annual turnover of the company during the last three

years

9 Present number of employees—break up based on

technical and supporting staff


10 Infrastructure presently available with the party

11 Last three years P&L, Account and Balance Sheet

12 Last three years Income Tax Clearance certificate

Technical

Sl No. Description Details

1 Technical competency of the party

2 Technologies developed and technologies

available for transfer (should submit patent

information)

3 Detailed technical specifications of the proposed facility and it

should address all the points under clause 3.0 without fail

4 Compliance sheet against the targeted internal qualities of the

glass blank

5 Design document showing the details of construction,

materials, and safety standards followed, precautions etc

6 Specify infrastructure requirements and civil foundation

requirements

7 Utility requirements

8 Manpower requirements for operating the proposed facility

5.0 General Requirements

The Expression of Interest (EOI) shall be submitted by those interested in this program within

thirty days from the date of advertisement. EOI should contain all the requested details.

Preliminary plan/proposal with regard to the technical content shall be presented to the

expert committee in VSSC on the subject, on a mutually agreed date. Presentation should

contain all the design schemes, engineering plan and other requested details. Further actions,

decided subsequently, shall include submission of competitive technical and price bids from

selected parties. On receiving the order/MoU/contract, detailed realization plan shall be

presented to VSSC team and finalized. The whole project has to be necessarily accomplished

on a fast track with well-planned milestone targets.

6.0 Pre-Bid Conference for the Expression of Interest

A pre-bid conference for the Expression of Interest (EOI) shall be arranged for the prospective


vendors in order to have a better understanding of our invitation to EOI document and to

clarify doubts, if any. The interested vendors are hereby requested to take part in the Pre-bid

conference for EOI on the Date & Time mentioned below.

Date & Time of submission of willingness to attend Pre-Bid Conference for EOI along with

Query Sheet:

Date & Time of submission of willingness to

attend Pre-Bid Conference for EOI along with

Query Sheet:

25.11.2016 / upto 16:00 hrs (IST)

Date & Time of Pre-bid Conference for EOI: 02.12.2016 / at 11:00 hrs (IST)

Date & Time of submission of Expression of

Interest in Sealed Cover:

28.12.2016 upto 14:00 hrs (IST)

Date & Time of opening of proposals for

Expression of Interest:

29.12.2016 upto 10:00 hrs (IST)

6.1 Interested vendors may please provide the details of their representatives (maximum two

competent persons) taking part in the Pre-Bid conference for EOI well in advance in order

to arrange for their security clearance.

6.2 The vendors who do not participate in the Pre-Bid conference for EOI will not be

considered and their interest will be disqualified.

6.3 EOI should contain all the relevant details and supporting documents including

whitepapers / patents.

6.4 The request for EOI will not amount to an offer. VSSC reverses the right to withdraw the

request for EOI and change or vary any part thereof at any stage if it determines that such

action is in the best interest of the Government of India. VSSC also reserves the right to

disqualify any bidder, should it be so necessary at any stage.

6.5 The vendors shortlisted (based on EOI and assessment of their potential to carry out the

proposed work) would be issued formal tender inquiry / Request for Proposal, inviting

their technical and commercial bids at a later date.


6.6 VSSC reserves the right to accept or reject all or any such Expression of Interest without

assigning any reasons thereof.

6.7 VSSC reserves the right to verify all claims made by the vendor.

7.0 Confidentiality/Integrity Pact

The party shall guarantee that all technical information and technology provided by VSSC,

within the scope of this agreement shall be treated as “Top Secret” and “Confidential” and will

not be divulged to any other party or otherwise made public. The documentation issued by

VSSC shall be kept with the party in safe custody and good condition for the entire period of

the agreement or extension thereof, as the case may be.

8.0 Intellectual Property Rights

Any intellectual property that evolves from this facility will be jointly registered in the country

and/or abroad and will be owned jointly. The procedural formalities for securing and

maintaining the intellectual property rights, patents/copyright if any, shall be carried out by

VSSC/ISRO and the expenditure incurred thereof shall be equally borne by VSSC/ISRO and the

party.