22-40-1009 Ovens 27 28.pdf

22-40-1009

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC THERMAL DRYING OVENS

1.0 SCOPE.

1.1 Scope. The content of this specification describes the minimum requirements for two

(2) industrial electric thermal ovens (FRCSW Oven #27 and Oven #28), which shall be delivered and installed at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest North Island Building 472 San Diego, California 92135. It is the Government’s intent that a single primary contractor be awarded this contract and be responsible for the provision of equipment, and the accomplishment of all work in accordance with (IAW) this specification.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. The documents listed in this section are cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all requirements of documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed in section 2. Unless otherwise specified, the documents listed in the solicitation or contract shall be the current edition at time of solicitation.

2.1 Government Documents.

2.1.1 Specifications, Standards, and Handbooks. The following specifications, standards and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein.

STANDARDS – FEDERAL

FED-STD-H28B: Screw Thread Standards for Federal Service

FED-STD- 313F: Hazardous Materials

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

U.S Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA)

29 CFR Part 1910: General Industry, OSHA Safety and Health Standards

(Application for copies should be addressed to the OSHA Publications Superintendent of Documents P.O. Box 37535 Washington, D.C. 20013-7535)

U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

40 CFR Part 82: Protection of Stratospheric Ozone Standards

(Application for copies should be addressed to the U.S. Government Publishing Office, 732 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC 20401-0001)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

MILITARY STANDARDS

MIL-STD-130N w/Change 1: Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property Item Unique Identification Marking (IUID)

(Application for copies should be addressed to Air Force Product Data Systems Modernization Standards (TMSS) Office, 554 ELSG/SBP, 4375 Chidlaw Road, Bldg. 262, Room S008, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5006, Phone (937) 257- 0870 or 0853 or https://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsSearch.aspx)

2.2 Non-Government Publications, Specifications, Standards, and Handbooks. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the documents listed in the solicitation or contract shall be the current edition at time of solicitation.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

ANSI B11: Machinery Safety Standards

(Application for copies should be addressed to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Headquarters, 1899 L Street, NW, 11th Floor, Washington, DC 20036)

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

ISO 4414: Pneumatic power-General rules and safety requirements for systems and their components

(Application for copies should be addressed to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 1 rue de Varembé, Casepostale56, CH211Geneva 20, Switzerland)

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

NEMA 250: Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 V Maximum)

(Application for copies should be addressed to the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, 1300 N 17th Street, Rosslyn, VA 22209)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

NFPA 70: National Electrical Code

NFPA 79: Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery https://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsSearch.aspx

NFPA 86: Standard for Ovens and Furnaces

(Applications for copies should be addressed to the National Fire Protection Association, ATTN: Support Services, 11 Tracy Drive, Avon, MA 02322)

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Aerospace Material Specification

(AMS)

SAE AMS 2750E: Pyrometry

SAE AMS 2759/9E: Hydrogen Embrittlement Relief (Baking) of Steel Parts

SAE AMS 2759/11A: Stress Relief of Steel Parts

(Application for copies should be addressed to: Society of Automotive Engineers 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale PA 15096)

2.3 Order of Precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulation unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS.

3.1 Design. The item offered shall be new and a current commercially available model. A current model is defined as the manufacturer’s currently produced model which, on the date this solicitation is issued, has been designed, engineered, sold or is being offered for sale through advertisements or manufacturer’s published catalogue or brochures. Products such as a prototype unit, pre-production model, or experimental unit do not qualify as meeting the requirements specified herein. The machine shall include all components, parts, and features necessary to meet the performance requirements specified herein. All parts subject to wear, breakage or distortion shall be accessible for adjustment, replacement, and repair. The ovens shall be circulating air- type and shall meet class 2 furnace and type B instrumentation requirements, as a minimum.

3.1.1 Measuring and Indicating Device Graduations. All measuring and indicating devices on the machine shall be graduated in the following manner:

a. Temperature measurement in both Fahrenheit and Celsius

b. Pressure measurement in PSI or kPa

c. Vacuum measurement in Torr

d. All other measurements in the US customary inch/pound system

3.1.2 Controls. All electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic operating controls shall be located convenient to the operator's work station(s).

3.1.3 Safety and Health Requirements. All machine parts, components, mechanisms, and assemblies furnished on the machine, whether or not specifically required herein, shall comply with all of the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910/ NFPA 86 or equivalent ISO/EN/DIN/JIS standards.

3.1.3.1 Safety Guarding. Covers, guards, or other safety devices shall be provided per ANSI B11.or equivalent ISO/EN/DIN/JIS standards. The safety devices shall not interfere with the operation of the machine. The safety devices shall prevent unintentional contact with the guarded part, and shall be easily removed to facilitate inspection, maintenance, and repair of the parts.

3.1.4 Audible Noise Level. Audible noise emitted by the equipment shall not exceed 84 decibels (dB), measured on the “A” weighted scale of a standard Type II sound level meter, at the operator's work position or any point at a distance of three (3) feet from the equipment. Noise generated by the work piece shall be excluded in determining compliance of the equipment with the 84 dB requirements.

3.1.5 Hazardous Material Exclusions. Supplies or materials being provided as part of the equipment shall be free of known hazardous materials. These materials shall not be brought on site without prior approval of the Government. Radioactive materials or instruments capable of producing ionizing radiation as well as materials which contain asbestos, mercury, lithium, methylene chloride, lead (= or >0.06%), or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s) are prohibited. Definitions of hazardous materials are specified in the latest version, including revisions adopted during the term of the contract, of FED-STD-313F.

Nickel Metal Hydride and lithium batteries are permissible for memory backup. Class I Ozone Depleting Substances as defined in 40 CFR 82 shall not be used in the performance of this contract, or be provided as part of the equipment. Exceptions to the prohibition of these materials must be referred to the Contracting Officer in writing, for consideration, not later than 60 calendar days after effective date of contract and prior to any work being performed.

3.1.6 Environmental Protection. Under the operating, service, transportation, and storage conditions described herein, the machine shall not emit materials hazardous to the ecological system as prohibited by Federal, state, or local statutes in effect at the point of installation.

3.1.7 Lubrication. Means shall be provided to ensure proper lubrication (oil, grease, coolant, etc.) for all moving parts in accordance with manufacturer requirements. Where applicable, when the machine is equipped with a recirculating lubrication system, it shall include a filter that is cleanable or replaceable. Each lubricant reservoir shall have at least a 24-hour capacity. Means shall be provided to indicate a low lubrication condition. When a low lubrication condition occurs, the machine shall complete the current operation and come to a complete stop. The machine shall indicate that lubrication is required. All oil holes, grease fittings, and filler caps shall be easily accessible.

3.1.8 Replacement Parts. All parts subject to replacement shall be manufactured to definite dimensions and tolerances. Replacement parts shall be interchangeable without requiring modification. Replacement parts are those that are subject to wear or failure such as gears, bearings, shafts, feed screws, drive belts, pumps, and seals. Electrical replacement parts shall include but not be limited to, motors, relays, fuses, switches, magnetics, pushbuttons, light bulbs, braking mechanisms, and solid-state devices. Tooling and accessories normally supplied as standard items shall also be considered replacement parts.

Foreign-sourced replacement parts shall either be interchangeable with domestically supplied components or be readily available from a domestic source.

3.2 Construction. The machines shall be constructed of parts that are new, without defects, and free of repairs. The structure shall withstand all forces encountered during operation of the machine to its maximum rating and capacity without distortion.

3.2.1 Castings and Forgings. All castings and forgings shall be free of defects, scale, and mismatching. No processes such as welding, peening, plugging, filling with solder or paste shall be used for reclaiming any defective part.

3.2.2 Fastening Devices. All screws, pins, bolts, and other fasteners shall be installed to prevent unintentional loosening. Fastening devices subject to removal or adjustment shall not be permanently installed.

3.2.3 Threads. All threaded parts used on the machine and its related attachments and accessories shall conform to FED-STD-H28B and the applicable “Detailed Standard” section referenced therein or equivalent ISO/EN/DIN/JIS standards.

3.2.4 Surfaces. All surfaces shall be clean and free of harmful or extraneous materials. All edges shall be either rounded or beveled unless sharpness is required to perform a necessary function. The condition and finish of all surfaces shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's commercial practice.

3.2.5 Welding, Brazing, or Soldering. Welding, brazing, or soldering shall be employed only where specified in the original design. None of these operations shall be employed as a repair measure for any defective part.

3.2.6 Painting. The machine shall be painted in accordance with the manufacturer’s commercial practice. All paint shall be of the lead free type.

3.2.7 Workmanship. Workmanship of the machine shall meet all requirements specified herein and shall be of a quality equal to that prevailing among manufacturers producing equipment of the type covered by this purchase description.

3.2.8 Handling Devices, Lugs, and Lifting Eyes. The equipment shall be provided with

“certified” lugs or lifting eyes arranged with the vertical center of gravity for safe handling and transport by overhead crane. When suspended, the equipment shall hang perpendicular within five degrees of true vertical. The arrangement shall provide a stable and balanced lift with a load of at least five times the total weight of the equipment. Detailed requirements shall include:

a. The total lifting weight of the equipment shall be clearly marked on the equipment. The Lifting eyes shall be marked with the maximum load rating.

b. All equipment weighing fifty (50) pounds or more shall be provided with certified lifting rings, lugs, tapped eye bolt holes or other equally suitable means to facilitate movement and positioning of equipment with overhead or mobile cranes. The lifting points shall be selected to assure maximum safety to rigging and maintenance personnel, to preclude damage to the equipment and to provide proper balance when erecting and installing equipment.

c. All lifting points shall be clearly marked in such a manner that will preclude obliteration by paint.

3.3 Components. The machine shall consist of not less than the following components:

3.3.1 Base. The base shall be a stress relieved, heavy duty, ribbed casting or steel weldment having characteristics that minimize both thermal and vibration effects, while providing the strength and size to assure maximum rigidity and support for any load within the rated capacity of the machine. Means shall be provided for accurate, ease of leveling.

3.3.2 Pneumatic System. Under the condition that a machine has a pneumatic system, the system shall conform to ISO 4414. The system shall be complete, including all pumps, valves, piping, cylinders, and pressure controls. A machine that does not require a pneumatic system to operate properly shall be considered acceptable.

3.3.3 Electrical System. The machine shall conform to NFPA 79 or current equivalent ISO/EN/DIN/JIS/IEC standards. The existing source power available at the facility is 480 volt, 3-phase, 60 Hertz (Hz). The machine’s electrical system shall be tolerant of fluctuation of ± 10 percent. The electrical system shall be complete, including any electrical transformer(s) that may be required to modify the existing source voltage to the proper operating voltage of the equipment. A properly rated, and fused, single disconnect device shall be utilized on the machine with means of lockout in the off position only.

3.3.3.1 Electrical Enclosures. Construction of the electrical enclosures shall be in accordance with NEMA 250 type 12 or current equivalent ISO/EN/DIN/JIS/IEC standards and shall provide for ventilation of components and shall be designed for an indoor non-hazardous location. All electrical components shall conform to NFPA 79 or equivalent ISO/EN/DIN/JIS standards. The machine shall be provided with interlocks on its electronic cabinet that shall instantly remove power from the equipment when the door is opened in accordance with NFPA 79 or current equivalent ISO/EN/DIN/JIS/IEC standards.

3.3.3.2 Arc Flash Protection. The machine enclosures shall be marked for arc flash in accordance with NFPA 79 Paragraph 16.2.3 “Safety Signs for Electrical Enclosures” or current equivalent ISO/EN/DIN/JIS/IEC standards for arc flash safety.

3.3.3.3 Solid-State Components. Electrical devices used to power electrical servo and spindle motors of control voltage delivered to solid-state electrical components shall be solid-state devices. Such devices shall be equipped to handle the electrical load imposed by operation of the machine to its maximum potential. The use of selenium in solid-state components shall be restricted to those devices that protect other solid-state components from voltage surge.

3.3.4 Facility Connections. Electrical connections made to the facility electrical system shall conform to NFPA 70.

3.3.4.1 Temperature Controller. The temperature controller shall include the following:

1. Temperature range: 200- 600 deg. F.

2. The system shall include an over-temp controller.

3. Each control zone shall have over temperature protection

4. An independent sensor and instrument combination installed in the thermal processing equipment, which is used to detect any over-temperature occurrence and generate an alarm and/or cut back or shut down heat input.

5. Automatic temperature controllers

6. NEMA 12 rated Control Panel

Type B Instrumentation. The temperature indicated by the control sensor in each control zone shall be recorded by a recording instrument. Alternatively, the recording instrument may be connected to a second sensor contained in the same sheath or holder as the control sensor, and separated from the control sensor by no more than 0.38 inch or 10 mm.

3.3.4.2 Thermocouple Sensors.

1. Thermocouples shall be protected from contamination.

2. Temperature sensors shall be in or adjacent to each work zone.

3. Calibrated, “Special Limits” grade base metal (Type J, K, or N) or noble metal (Type B, R, or S) thermocouple sensors with expendable or non-expendable insulation per SAE AMS 2750 shall be used.

4. A thermocouple calibration certificate shall accompany either the individual thermocouple wire sensor or the thermocouple spool used. Information shall include date of calibration, source of calibration data, nominal test temperatures, actual test temperature readings, calibration technique, and either a correction factor or error at each temperature tested per SAE AMS 2750.

5. Fixture/racks shall be provided to ensure thermocouple placement is accurate and repeatable for each TUS test in the work zone of the thermal processing equipment.

3.3.4.3 Data Logger. The equipment shall be equipped with data loggers, capable of the following:

1. Automatic chart recorders

2. Calibrated data logger or field test instrument per SAE AMS 2750.

3. Mini Trend Data Recorder:

BRAND/MODEL: Honeywell Mini Trend chart recorder to maintain the shop’s current data archiving process. Integrated with the separate controller.

3.3.5 Hour Meter. The machine shall be equipped with a non-resetting type, hour meter to display accumulated operating time of the drive motor(s), mounted on the main electrical panel visible from the outside, sealed to prevent the entrance of dust and moisture, and shall be mounted to withstand shock and vibration generated by the machine.

The meter shall have a range of 0 to 99,999.9 hours in increments of one (1) tenth of one

(1) hour .The meter shall be sealed to prevent the entrance of dust and moisture and shall be mounted to withstand shock and vibration generated by the machine.

3.4 Size and Capacity. The size and capacity of the machine shall be not less than specified in Table I.

TABLE I

Max Allowable Installation Space (W,D) 144 inches x 176 inches x 244 inches Working Chamber Dimensions (W,D,H) 72 inches x 90 inches x 72 inches Maximum Load Gross Weight 1400 pounds + Weight of carts*

*the weight of the carts required in 3.6.1 shall be provided at time of proposal

Minimum Temperature 200 ºF Maximum Temperature 600 ºF Operating Temperature 375ºF Temperature Uniformity of Empty Furnace (from ºF to ºF per AMS 2750E) ±10.0 ºF

Temperature Accuracy ±3.0 ºF Minimum temperature recovery time back to set point when the doors are opened

Recovery time shall be within 15 minutes, and not exceed 45 minutes.

Heat Up Rate up to Operating Temperature

Oven shall reach 375 ºF from plating shop prevailing temperature in no more than 45 min

3.5 Accuracy Tolerances. Sensor calibration accuracy shall be in accordance with Table

1 SAE AMS 2750 REV F.

Output of sensors shall be converted to temperature readings by instruments specified in SAE AMS 2750 or instruments of equal or greater accuracy. Instruments shall be calibrated in accordance with Table 7 SAE AMS 2750 REV F and shall be traceable to NIST or other internationally recognized standards organization.

Resolution requirements for analog recording instruments shall be in accordance with Table 8 SAE AMS 2750 REV F.

Process recording instrument print and chart speeds shall be in accordance with Table 9

SAE AMS 2750 REV F.

Digital recording instruments shall be in accordance with SAE AMS 2750 REV F.

3.6 Standard Tooling and Equipment. All standard tooling and equipment required for proper operation and maintenance of the machine shall be provided. A list of these items shall be furnished at time of proposal.

3.6.1 Required Accessories. The following accessories shall be provided:

a. Qty. 4 wheel carts for transporting big components Dimension of carts: 30”W x 36”H x 72”L Load capacity of 800lbs each

Select cart and wheel materials with continuous service temperature limits of at least 600 degrees.

b. Qty. 8 - 2” thick heat pads to place on the top surface of the cart used as a cushion to protect the components surface.

Select pad material(s) with continuous service temperature limits of at least 600 degrees.

c. Qty. 2 pneumatic cylinders required to open the vertical door to be kept as a spare for maintenance.

d. Qty. 2 HC-900 controller with external Windows (WIN) PCs (with current government approved operating system (OS) version), includes internet capability and port for compatibility with Siemens monitoring equipment

e. Spare parts package consisting of the following components:

Qty. 4 Control transformer fuses Qty. 18 SCR fuses Qty. 20 Heater element Qty. 2 Hi limit temperature controller Qty. 6 Recirculation blower driver belts Qty. 6 Thermocouple

3.7 Marking on Instruments, Control Panels, and Plates. All words on plates shall be in the English language. Characters shall be engraved, etched, embossed, or stamped in boldface on a contrasting background. All plates shall be corrosion resistant.

3.7.1 Lubrication Plate. A lubrication plate shall be permanently and securely attached to each machine. The plate shall contain the following information.

Points of Lubricant Application Servicing Interval Type of Lubricant

Viscosity Military or Federal Specification for Each Lubricant (If available) Size and Type of Each Lubricant Filter

3.7.2 Nameplate. A nameplate shall be permanently and securely attached to each machine. The nameplate shall contain the information listed below. If the machine is a special model, the model designation shall include the model number of the basic standard machine and a suffix identified in the manufacturer's permanent records.

Nomenclature Manufacturer’s Name Manufacturer’s Model Designation Manufacturer’s Serial Number Power Input (Volts, Total Amps, Phase, Frequency) Contract Number Date of Manufacture

3.7.3 Identification Marking of Military Property. An Item Unique Identification Marking (IUID) shall be provided in accordance with MIL-STD-130N and all applicable documents within the standard with Machine Readable Information (MRI) for item identification marking and automatic data capture. The application of Human Readable Information (HRI) shall be used in combination with MRI and free text. At a minimum this tag shall contain the information listed in paragraph 3.7.2 Nameplate.

3.8 Technical Data. Two (2) hard copies and two (2) electronic copies of technical data shall be provided with the machine. Technical data shall contain specifications, instructions for the operation, maintenance of the machine and recommended spare parts list. All copies of technical data shall be legible and written in the English language.

3.8.1 Manuals/Drawings. The contractor shall furnish two (2) hard copies and (2) digital copies of all technical, training, and maintenance manuals and drawings containing all information in compliance with modifications of the system. The manuals shall provide the data necessary for the programming, operation, and maintenance of the machine and ancillary equipment.

3.8.1.1 Training manuals. Shall cover in detail all phases and cycles of operation such as start-up, maintenance, idle, shut down, troubleshooting, programming, running programs, printing, re-starting systems, etc. Manuals shall include the Vendor’s contact information, parts list, preventive maintenance cycles, any/all information and documentation necessary to properly service, operate, maintain, adjust, and perform all functions within the equipment.

3.8.1.2 Maintenance Manuals. Shall properly identify in detail the extent of preventive maintenance, materials, liquids, substances, parts, and chemicals, used during preventive maintenance, repair, and/or troubleshooting of equipment. A complete list of all materials, chemicals, substances, and parts used for the maintenance and operation of the equipment shall be provided to the Government.

3.8.1.3 Calibration Manuals. Shall properly identify in detail the extent of calibration, part numbers, model numbers, and manufacturer used.

A complete list of all materials, chemicals, substances, and parts used for the calibration, or that need to be calibrated within the equipment shall be provided to the Government 120 days prior to installation of equipment. Manuals shall be provided at the time of delivery and/or before acceptance of equipment.

3.8.2 Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M). The contractor shall provide a POA&M to identify contractor performance dates of all major events from contract award to completion of all contract requirements. The initial POA&M shall be delivered thirty (30) calendar days After Contract Award (ACA). The milestones shall be prepared using a recognized project management technique (preferably Microsoft Project). The Government and the contractor shall review the report on a monthly basis. The contractor shall notify the Government prior to making any changes to the POA&M. All changes to the POA&M shall be approved in advance by the Government. The POA&M shall detail such items as engineering, procurement of major hardware, assembly, operational debug, factory acceptance, shipment, installation, training, and final acceptance test.

3.9 Installation. The contractor shall be responsible for the installation of all equipment in order to make it operational. The contractor shall be responsible for the necessary personnel and equipment required for the off-loading, utility hookups, and all other requirements necessary to make the equipment operational prior to the Government acceptance. The contractor shall be responsible for all necessary certifications and permits required for shipping, EPA, or other, by any government agency, local, state, or national.

The contractor shall be responsible for crating and shipping the machine to FRCSW building 472 Plating and Cleaning Shop; layout plans shall be available at the time of contract award after make, model, part number, and footprint have been provided.

3.9.1 Geotechnical Survey. Unless underground utility locations are provided by the Government, the contractor shall perform a geotechnical survey to determine if and where there are any hidden utilities in the location of the current foundation.

3.9.2 Epoxy. The contractor shall be responsible for epoxying the floor. The footprint shall be five (5) feet over the machine footprint. Stonhard HT Primer, Stonkote GS4, Stonseal PA7 shall be used to Epoxy the floor. The contractor shall coordinate with the POC a time that will allow the floor to be epoxied that will have the least amount of impact to Government personnel working.

3.9.3 Disposal of Old Equipment. Disposal of old equipment shall be the responsibility of the Government. The contractor shall disassemble and stage at a pre-arranged location for the Government to clean and dispose of the equipment.

3.9.4 Training. After satisfactory completion of acceptance testing of the system, the services of a qualified representative(s), who is proficient in the English language, shall be provided for specialized training to familiarize Government personnel with the equipment and to help ensure reliable performance and maximum service life, during normal usage.

The training shall be for 10 government employees (to include government contract employees). Training shall be performed at the Government facility and shall not be less than five (5) consecutive eight (8) hour workdays, 0600 and 1430 hours excluding weekends and federal holidays. The course shall utilize as-built drawings and manuals provided under this contract, and shall include both classroom and hands-on portions. All printed training aids shall be supplied for the course, be in the English language, and become the property of the Government.

The following items shall be covered during the training:

1. Familiarization with the equipment including description of each system, description of safety and emergency features, and familiarization with related technical data to be provided.

2.Demonstration by contractor personnel of all operation, safety, and emergency aspects of the equipment.

3.Hands on operation by receiving facility personnel with assistance from the contractor.

4.Upon completion of training, facility personnel shall be capable of fully operating the equipment without assistance, perform the required maintenance and calibration of the equipment.

5.Government to receive 2 full hard copies and 2 digital copies of all training materials at no additional cost.

6.Training shall be video-taped to properly document each stage of training and modes of operation of the system at no additional cost to the Government.

7.One full digital copy shall be delivered to the Government with no restrictions for duplication.

4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE.

4.1 Responsibility for Inspection. The contractor shall be responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements specified herein and in accordance with the attached Quality Assurance Provision (QAP). Except as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor may use his own facility for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to witness any inspections set forth in the purchase description where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.

4.1.1 Responsibility for Compliance. All items must meet all requirements of sections 3 and 4.

4.2 Classification of Inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as follows:

a. Contract quality assurance inspection (Origin) (see 4.4).

b. Final Inspection/Acceptance test (Destination) (see 4.5).

4.3 Inspection Conditions. All inspections, tests, and examinations shall be performed in an indoor facility with ambient temperature conditions in the range of 55° F to 100° F and 10% to 95% relative humidity.

4.4 Contract Quality Assurance Inspection (Origin). Contract quality assurance inspection shall be applied at the contractor’s facility prior to being offered for acceptance under the contract. The machine and all peripheral equipment added to the machine shall be fully assembled and perform all functions in accordance with this specification. Quality conformance inspection shall consist of the examination in 4.6 and the tests in 4.7. The machine shall pass the examination, all tests, and contract quality assurance inspection to be acceptable for shipment.

4.5 Final Inspection/Acceptance Test (Destination). Final Inspection and acceptance test shall be performed on the machine to ensure conformance with this purchase description.

The acceptance test shall be performed only after the machine is installed at its final location. The acceptance test shall consist of the examination in 4.6 and all tests in 4.7. The machine shall pass the examination and all tests to be accepted.

4.6 Examination. The equipment shall be examined for design, dimensions, construction, materials, components, electrical equipment and workmanship to determine compliance with the requirements of this specification.

4.7 Tests. Unless otherwise specified within this document, all programs, instruments, materials, material handling equipment, qualified personnel, and tools required to perform and evaluate the tests shall be furnished by the contractor. All measurement tools and indicating devices shall be calibrated in accordance with the attached QAP. If a malfunction occurs during the test, the test shall be restarted each time until all tests in 4.7 are completed without a malfunction. Three (3) consecutive failures without completion of the test may be considered cause for rejection of the system. For the purpose of this test, a “failure” is defined as any equipment malfunction which requires remedial action to restore the system to full operation in accordance with this specification.

4.7.1 Accuracy Tests. Tests shall be conducted to ensure the machine meets the accuracy tolerances specified in paragraph 3.5, Table II. The machine repeatability and accuracy for shall be checked.

4.7.2 Operational Test. The furnace system and its components shall be prepared for operation according to the manufacturer’s operating instruction manual. The furnace through the use of inputs to the system controller shall be ramped up from ambient until the work zone has reached an operating temperature of 375° F (± 10° F), and the work zone has been allowed to stabilize at this temperature. Once the ramp up has been accomplished and the chamber temperature has stabilized, a cart with heat pad & component with a mass of approximately 80lbs shall be positioned in the furnace work zone. At this time, the furnace door shall be closed. With the workload in the heating chamber and the door closed, the furnace shall operate at maximum power input until the furnace heating chamber has recovered and stabilized at 375° F (± 10° F), which will take a maximum time of 30 minutes. At this time, the furnace will perform a twenty-four (24) hour heating cycle.

At the end of the heating cycle the furnace door shall be opened and the power to the furnace system shall be turned off. The furnace shall be allowed to cool down to ambient temperature. With the furnace cooled, the furnace, all components and the furnace work zone shall be inspected for damage. Furnace interior and exterior walls, interior air distribution ductwork, furnace insulation, furnace door and door seals, and insulation shall be inspected for evidence of any buckling, bending, or permanent deformation. Any furnace system instruments that are required to operate tilt/tilted conditions shall be tested.

4.7.3 Temperature Uniformity Survey (TUS) and System Accuracy Test (SAT). The TUS and SAT shall comply with SAE AMS 2750, Pyrometry section 3.3.1 and for furnace classification.

4.7.4 Audible Noise Level Test. The equipment shall be tested for compliance with paragraph 3.1.4. “Audible Noise Level”.

INSTALLATION RESPONSIBILITIES

Government Contractor ☐ ☒ a. Furnish labor and material handling equipment for off-loading and placing item on foundation ☐ ☒ b. Provide and install anchor bolts and nuts ☐ ☒ c. Set and rough level the machine on its foundation ☐ ☒ d. Level and align machine ☐ ☒ e. Connect machine to the provided utilities hook-up ☐ ☒ f. Provide all necessary tools, gages, and instrumentation necessary to perform the required tests ☐ ☒ g. Provide and charge all systems with fluids in accordance with manufacturer's instructions ☐ ☒ h. Material for performance testing at Government facility ☐ ☒ i. Material for performance testing at Contractor's facility ☐ ☒ j. Material handling, Rigging equipment and Qualified

Personnel for performance testing

GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

☒ Provide utilities hook-up within 20 feet of the machine