Healy Sea Strainer_Procurement Specification DRAFT 11222019.pdf

REVISION NO. 0 . CHANGE NO. - .

420 WAGB

PROCUREMENT SPECIFICATION

MAIN SEAWATER STRAINERS

ORGINATED BY: Mike Wilson DATE: 11/06/2019

ORIGINATOR’S COMMAND: SFLC-ESD -NAME

DEPARTMENT / DIVISION: AUX MACH

INTERNAL REVIEWER: DATE:

PRODUCT LINE APPROVAL: DATE:

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USCG SFLC –Main Seawater Strainer

REVISION: 0

Contents

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Government Documents

2.1.1 Specifications, Military

2.1.2 Standards, Military

2.2 Other Government Documents

2.2.1 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

2.2.2 USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) Drawings

2.2.3 USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) Documents

2.3 Commercial Documents

2.3.1 American Society for Quality Control (ASQC)

2.3.2 National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

2.4 Order of Precedence

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Performance and General Requirements

3.1.1 General Requirements

3.1.2 Operational Requirements

3.1.3 Strainer Dimensional and Weight

3.2 Specific Requirements

3.2.1 Strainer Design

3.2.2 Restricted Materials

3.2.3 Warranty

3.3 Data Requirements

3.3.1 Technical Data (TD)

3.3.2 Data for Provisioning (DFP)

3.3.3 Data Submission Format

3.4 Technical Support

3.4.1 Training

3.4.2 Field Services – Installation and Testing Assistance

3.5 Onboard Repair Parts Kit

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3.6 System Stock Parts

3.7 Departure from Specification

3.8 Provisioning Quality Control

3.9 Provisioning Conferences

3.10 Tests, Inspections, and Reports

3.10.1 Factory Testing (FT)

3.10.2 Installation Test Plan

3.11 Workmanship

3.12 Notifications and Inspections

4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

4.1 General

4.2 Records

4.3 Quality Assurance Plan

4.4 Tests and Inspections

4.5 Responsibility for Tests and Inspections

4.6 Responsibility for Compliance

4.7 Failure Responsibility

4.7.1 Test Failure

4.7.2 Corrective Action Remedies

4.8 Test and Inspection Reports

5.0 PRESERVATION, PACKING, AND MARKING

6.0 NOTES

6.1 Potential Sources

6.2 Government and Commercial Document Sources

6.2.1 Government Documents

6.2.2 Commercial Documents

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1.0 SCOPE

This specification describes the requirements for the procurement of the two main seawater strainers, technical documentation and supporting equipment for the 420’ WAGB. The purpose of the strainers is to strain the seawater flowing between the sea chests and the sea bay. This specification DOES NOT include installation of the equipment by the Vendor, but DOES include on-site technical support by the Vendor to ensure that the equipment is installed and functions correctly.

Component, documentation, and technical support items covered under this Procurement Specification are as follows:

a. Strainers assemblies (including control panels)

b. Technical Data (TD)

c. Data for Provisioning (DFP)

d. Technical Support

e. Onboard Repair Parts Kit

f. System Stock Parts

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following documents form a part of this Specification to the extent specified herein. The documents listed are by title and effective date, unless otherwise documented. Commercial documents may be listed in the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DODISS). To obtain the referenced documents, see Section 6.2.

2.1 Government Documents

2.1.1 Specifications, Military

a. None

2.1.2 Standards, Military

a. None

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2.2 Other Government Documents

2.2.1 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

a. None.

2.2.2 USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) Drawings

a. None

2.2.3 USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) Documents

a. D-084-0481 Rev A, Preservation, Packaging, and Marking

2.3 Commercial Documents

2.3.1 American Society for Quality Control (ASQC)

a. ANSI/ASQC 9001-2008, Quality Management Systems – Model for Quality Assurance in Design, Development, Production, Installation, and Servicing Requirements.

2.3.2 National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

a. NEMA 250-2008, Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)

2.4 Order of Precedence

In the event of a conflict between the text of this Specification and the references cited herein, this Specification takes precedence. The Vendor shall notify the Contracting Officer (KO) in writing for a resolution of any ambiguity or conflict found in these Specifications prior to proceeding with any work.

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3.0 REQUIREMENTS

The Vendor shall provide all labor and material to provide two new main seawater strainers. The US Coast Guard will install the new strainers. Any materials, components, and labor sub-contracted in meeting the requirements herein are the responsibility of the Vendor.

3.1 Performance and General Requirements

3.1.1 General Requirements

The intent of this strainer application is to replace the two 22 year old Hayward 24” model 596LDP automatic strainers with 20” 150 # flanged inlet and outlet connections onboard the CGC Healy. The Coast Guard's overall requirement is for reliable and sustainable automatic self-cleaning seawater strainers with external backflush, 10 years minimum service life and all logistics elements addressed. Depending on lead time and availability, the Coast Guard intends for installation in April 2021. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials equipment and incidentals as shown, specified and required to furnish and install an automatic strainer that will provide a continuous removal of suspended particles.

All equipment interfaces for permanent installation of the unit shall be identified.

Complete information for all interfaces including configuration, type, size, tolerances, movement, force and moment and any other pertinent information required shall be on drawings furnished. The vendor’s outline drawing shall include all maintenance, access and removal envelope dimensions required to properly service all equipment contained on the package. All wiring shall be brought to a common junction box or boxes for interface to buyer wiring.

3.1.2 Operational Requirements

a. Strainer Inlet and Outlet Flowrate – 11201 gpm.

b. Strainer Backflush Inlet Flowrate – 155 gpm.

c. Strainer Backwash Outlet Flowrate – 260 gpm

d. Strainer Inlet Pressure in - + 11 psig

e. Strainer Backflush Inlet pressure - + 40 psig

f. Maximum Pressure Drop Clean – 2 psid

g. Maximum Pressure Drop Dirty – 5 psid

h. Working Temperatures – 28 to 120 degrees F

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3.1.3 Strainer Dimensional and Weight Data

a. See Figure 1 for dimensional requirements. The new strainer unit shall be a drop in replacement for the existing Hayward 24” model 596LDP automatic strainers with 20” 150 # flanged inlet and outlet connections.

b. Maximum Weight: 10400 lbs (flooded)

3.2 Specific Requirements

3.2.1 Strainer Design

a. The strainer shall have an integral backflush systems designed to isolate and clean a small portion of the element while the remaining area continues to strain normally. During normal operation and when backflushing, fluid flow through the strainer is continuous. During backflushing, a small quantity of clean backflush fluid from an external source is used to wash the element and then carry the concentrated debris away from the strainer through the backwash outlet connection.

b. The unit shall include controls necessary to provide operation of the strainers in both automatic and manual modes. The controls shall as provide manual actuation of the backflush supply inlet valve (already installed in shipboard piping), the backwash discharge valve (already installed in shipboard piping), and any motorized or rotating backflush nozzle arms and/or scraper bars included in the new strainer package.

c. The total clear area of the basket perforations shall be at least 1250 in2. Basket perforations shall be 1/8” diameter.

d. Strainer design pressure shall be 20 psig at 150 degrees F.

e. Strainer body and wetted parts shall be fabricated from 90-10 copper-nickel alloy, 70-30 copper-nickel alloy, bronze or monel.

f. Strainer basket shall be replaceable without disconnecting the strainer inlet or outlet connections.

g. Strainer assemblies shall be designed in accordance with the ASME Pressure Vessel Code for Unfired Vessels.

h. Bearings shall be extra heavy duty, with a minimum B-10 life of 20,000 hours.

A totally enclosed motor and worm gear drive shall rotate the backflush bar and scraper arrangement.

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i. Motor shall be a totally enclosed fan cooled motor with Class F insulation, with a maximum speed of 1800 rpm. Motor shall be suitable for operation on 440 volt, 3 phase 60 Hz power. Motor shall be of adequate size so that there is no overload on the motor above rated nameplate horsepower under normal conditions of service, but not less than 0.25 horsepower. Space heaters, 120 volt, single phase, shall be provided to keep condensation out of motors. Motor shall have a 1.15 service factor, and shall comply with the latest ANSI, NEMA, and IEEE Standards as a minimum. Locked rotor current shall be as specified in NEMA standards.

Motor thrust bearings shall be adequate to carry continuous thrust loads under all conditions of service, and shall have a minimum B-10 life of 30,000 hours. Motor shall have a stainless steel nameplate which shall provide the following: type, frame, insulation, class, HP, full load current, RPM, centigrade degree rise, manufacturer's name and serial number model, voltage, locked rotor KVA code, bearing numbers and a connection diagram. Motor terminal box shall be oversized to provide adequate space for connections and shall be constructed of cast iron or fabricated steel, neoprene gasketed and bolted. The motor leads shall be permanently marked in agreement with the connection diagram.

j. Control panel construction shall be NEMA 4X and shall conform to the applicable requirements of Section 13320.

3.2.2 Restricted Materials

a. Mercury. Mercury compounds and instruments containing mercury or mercury compounds shall not be used in applications where an acceptable substitute is available. For each application where an acceptable substitute is not available, all particulars relating to application of mercury shall be provided to the BUYER in writing.

b. Aluminum Alloys. Threading directly into aluminum alloys shall be avoided.

c. Asbestos. No asbestos or products containing asbestos shall be used.

d. Polychlorinated Biphenyl. Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB’s) shall not be used.

e. Material Safety Data Sheet. The Vendor shall supply a Material Safety Data Sheet for each applicable item as required by regulation.

3.2.3 Warranty

The strainer assembly packages shall include a one year warranty period from the date of final commissioning to include parts, repairs, and technical services.

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3.3 Data Requirements

3.3.1 Technical Data (TD)

This section defines the requirements for the Vendor to provide TD necessary to integrate the Vendor’s equipment into the design of Coast Guard Cutters and to begin logistical support documentation. The TD identified herein shall be provided with the Vendors proposal submission.

The Vendor’s TD shall include:

a. A unique assembly part number, nomenclature, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGE) Code.

b. General arrangement drawings detailing overall dimensions; required maintenance area dimensions; locations, size and type of all mechanical, electrical, electronic, and other shipboard installation and operating interface requirements.

c. Overall component and system weight.

d. Electrical schematic of each circuit detailing the voltage and amperage requirements.

e. Complete installation, operation and maintenance manuals including copies of all Shop Drawings, test reports, maintenance data and schedules, description of operation, and spare parts information. Lubricant specifications for the type and grade necessary to meet the requirements of the equipment shall be provided.

Manual, technical publication, and/or catalogue data detailing the installation requirements for each sub-component piece of equipment shall be provided.

3.3.2 Data for Provisioning (DFP)

The Vendor shall provide DFP for all components being supplied. DFP shall be provided after contract award as defined herein. DFP includes drawings, technical manuals, catalog data and product specification sheets to allow the provisioning of a system or piece of equipment. The DFP shall include all items listed below.

The Vendor shall put provisions in his lower-tier subcontracts and supply agreements requiring compliance with this Specification. The DFP that the Coast Guard requires from the Vendor’s subcontractors shall be provided by the Vendor.

DFP supplied shall include as a minimum:

a. A hierarchical listing of all components which can be assembled, re-assembled, and/or replaced. The listing shall identify primary components and all supporting components/parts. Figure 1 provides an example of how to list information.

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Figure 1: Example submission of DFP data for component hierarchy.

b. General arrangement and system diagrams.

c. Technical Manuals/Publications that completely describe the end item, end item’s equipment and/or piece parts; material, mechanical, electrical, dimensional characteristics, location, and their function within the assembly. The technical publications shall include theory of operation, equipment and component set points and related technical information, disassembly procedures, recommended maintenance, maintenance and lay-up procedures, component repair and maintenance instructions, trouble shooting guide, parts schematic/line diagrams, and complete drawings and diagrams.

d. Illustrated Parts Breakdown - Identify parts associated with the equipment. An exploded illustrated parts breakdown shall show the location of the parts. The parts list shall identify the piece part of the illustration, quantity installed, nomenclature, designation, original manufacturer and manufacturer’s part number.

Part numbers are not required for common hardware available from multiple sources, if adequate descriptive data is provided. Parts data listed in the technical manual shall be the same as listed on the hierarchical listing. If metric system components are provided, they shall be so noted.

e. All special tools and test equipment required to maintain the end item.

f. A list of all software/licenses needed to accomplish diagnostic testing.

g. Delivery of preliminary DFP shall be no later than sixty (60) days after contract award. The Coast Guard requires twenty-one (21) days to review DFP.

The Contracting Officer, or his representative, will provide written approval or recommendations for improvement. The Vendor will have forty-five (45) days to correct and resubmit if the initial delivery is disapproved.

h. Delivery of final DFP shall be 30 days prior to the delivery of the end item.

Hierarchy # Major Components Quantity OEM OEM CAGE Part # Estimated Retail Cost Description

Number identifying the hierarchy of the components and sub-components.

Name of major components of the system. Should include at a minimum the items outlined in Spec Section 3.2 but may include additional items per your design. Should not include items such as valves, foundations, hardware, etc. Sub-components should be listed beneath and indented from their main assembly.

Number of each component.

Original Equipment Manufacturer that

USCG would contact to purchase a direct replacement part.

The Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE)

Code of the OEM.

Identifying number used by the vendor.

Estimated Retail Cost for purposes of planning maintenance and repairs.

Brief description of the component including purpose, interfaces and other information to assist with understanding the configuration of the system

1 Service Filter Assembly 2 Company X K1234 12345-AB-6 $17,000 Main assembly that filters the fuel service system.

1.1 Filter Separator 1 1 Company Y B5432 12345-AB-7A $4,300

One of two separators used in parallel as part of the service filter assembly

1.2 Filter Separator 2 1 Company Y B5432 12345-AB-7B $4,300

One of two separators used in parallel as part of the service filter assembly

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3.3.3 Data Submission Format

Drawings may be submitted as electronic media (preferred) or paper copies. Electronic media shall be in AutoCAD and at least Version 2009 or later. Where electronic media is submitted, it shall be with the manufacturer’s permission to use the data on Coast Guard drawings. Text files shall be provided in MICROSOFT WORD. Spreadsheets shall be provided in MICROSOFT EXCEL. Documentation supplied as electronic media shall be one (1) copy. Documentation supplied in paper format shall be a minimum of three (3) copies.

3.4 Technical Support

3.4.1 Training

The Vendor shall provide onboard training of Cutter personnel for the strainer assemblies installed. Training may be performed during the support of other Field Services. Training shall comprise operation and maintenance of the new equipment. The training shall include but not be limited to:

a. Review of maintenance documentation

b. Review of start-up and operational procedures

c. Safety

d. Settings and adjustments

e. Troubleshooting

The Vendor shall specify in the proposal a fixed daily rate for all labor and materials associated with providing training, along with the expected number of days to complete.

Other associated travel costs (air travel, car rental, etc.) are not to be included in this rate.

Training materials shall include the onboard technical documentation provided for the new equipment plus any additional training documents which shall be provided by the Vendor and included in the training.

Representatives provided under this contract shall be regularly in the business of providing training services to system users and operators. The Contractor shall warrant and certify that all Technical Representatives are fully qualified and have experience working on this or similar type systems.

The Vendor shall prepare and sign a statement regarding the completion or waiver of training services. The Contracting Officers Representative (COR) or his representative shall obtain a release signature before departure of the Vendor or his representative. The Vendor shall forward a copy of the signed release document to the Contracting Officer (KO), with a Commissioning Technical Report.

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3.4.2 Field Services – Installation and Testing Assistance

The vendor shall provide the services of a field service engineer/technician to assist during set-up, testing, commissioning, light-off, and adjustment for optimum performance of the equipment and system. Testing shall include the field service engineer/technician to get underway and sail for 5 days on CGC Healy. Future warranty work will be performed as needed in accordance with the Contract.

The Vendor shall specify in the proposal:

a. A fixed daily rate for all labor and materials associated with providing field services, along with the expected number of days to complete. Other associated travel costs (air travel, car rental, etc.) are not to be included in this rate.

b. An additional day rate for any potential future field service support required outside of any required warranty work. The quoted rate shall be good for one year after installation of the first system.

Representatives provided under this contract shall be regularly in the business of providing training services to system users and operators. The Contractor shall warrant and certify that all Technical Representatives are fully qualified and have experience working on this or similar type systems.

The Vendor shall prepare and sign a statement regarding the completion or waiver of commissioning services. The COR shall obtain a release signature before departure of the Vendor or his representative from the field service site. The Vendor shall forward a copy of the signed release document to the Contracting Officer (KO), with a Commissioning Technical Report.

3.5 Onboard Repair Parts Kit

To allow the Government the opportunity to procure Onboard Repair Parts for the RO System, the Vendor shall provide a recommended onboard repair parts (OBRP) kit list. OBRP consist of items required to conduct 1 year’s worth of OEM recommended maintenance parts that unit personnel can perform without additional special tools or technical support. Typical onboard spare parts include filters, bulbs, belts, and other general consumable items. The recommended OBRP kit list shall be provided with the proposal submission and shall include the following data:

OBRP Kit part number, CAGE Code, and complete kit cost.

The Vendor shall supply for each item in the OBRP kit, the OEM part number, CAGE Code, part description, National Stock Numbers for parts already identified in the Federal Stock System, shelf life, special material/operating requirements, quantity, estimated retail cost.

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3.6 System Stock Parts

The Vendor shall provide a recommended system stock parts list spreadsheet. System stock parts are defined as material with delivery lead times over 90 days and manufacturer designated critical items. The system stock kit parts list shall be provided with DFP after contract award and shall include the OEM part number, CAGE Code, part description, National Stock Numbers for parts already identified in the Federal Stock System, shelf life, special material/operating requirements, quantity, individual part retail cost and complete kit cost. The Government reserves the right to order part quantities less than or greater than the Vendor provided parts list.

3.7 Departure from Specification

Departure from the Specifications will only be allowed if there is a direct benefit to the Government. If the Vendor finds it necessary to change or depart from the applicable requirements of this Specification he shall request permission to do so from the Contracting Officer (KO) at the earliest possible time. During the performance of the Contract, the Vendor shall notify the Coast Guard within five (5) working days of any changes effecting equipment or part configurations.

Proposals submitted for design improvements to equipment or process to simplify or improve reliability and/or maintainability, and/or to improve performance, are encouraged. Requests by Vendors for changes, either with the proposal or after contract, shall clearly describe the changes proposed and the reason for and the advantages of the changes proposed. Also to be included is a detailed list of additional costs or savings (if any) that would result. If the proposed change involves the substitution of another material or method for one specifically required, the complete Specification(s) covering the requested method or material shall be submitted.

3.8 Provisioning Quality Control

The Vendor is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all items provided under this Contract. The Government reserves the right to implement provisioning quality control which may include, but not be limited to:

a. Selective review of Vendor purchase orders and quotations to assure compliance with provisioning procedures.

b. Physical validation of installed components and equipments nameplate characteristics data against Vendor purchase orders, DFP, construction or equipment drawings, labels and markings of equipments or components validated.

3.9 Provisioning Conferences

Provisioning Conferences, if required, will be organized at the Contracting Officer’s discretion.

These conferences will only be called after normal attempts to resolve DFP discrepancies have been exhausted. The Vendor and his/her subcontractors as required shall participate in these

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During Provisioning Conferences held at the Vendor’s facilities, the Vendor shall make all DFP available to a Government On-Site Provisioning Team in a centralized location. The centralized location shall accommodate up to six (6) Government On-Site Provisioning Team members during normal business hours for a period of five (5) working days.

3.10 Tests, Inspections, and Reports

The Coast Guard reserves the right to witness any or all of tests performed. The Vendor shall retain records of all tests and submit them to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

3.10.1 Factory Testing (FT)

Each complete strainer assembly shall be factory tested and inspected in accordance with the manufacturers quality assurance procedures. Strainer assemblies shall be hydrostatically tested to 20 psig. . The motor tests shall consist of operating the strainer when full of water and recording the running current. The running current shall not exceed 80% of the rated running current on the motor.

3.10.2 Installation Test Plan

The Vendor shall develop an Installation Test Plan for use by the installing activity for Shipboard Testing. The Installation Test Plan shall fully address all features and capabilities of the equipment and shall fully demonstrate the proper installation, startup, and operation of the equipment. Shipboard testing shall include the testing requirements of the following:

a. Demonstration of all control functions.

b. Demonstrate control of all motor operated valves.

c. Demonstration of all motor driven backflush arms and scraper bars.

d. Demonstration of the main seawater system. Pressure drop across the strainers shall be measured and recorded under various configurations of the main seawater system. Flow into the backflush supply inlet and flow out of the backwash discharge outlet shall be verified while strainer is in the backflush mode.

e. Test report data sheets to be used for documenting the test of the installed system.

The Government will provide the labor and equipment for performance of the installation tests. Installation testing support by the Vendor shall be provided as a part of the Field Services

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3.11 Workmanship

All material and components shall be of first quality in every respect and of new manufacture. No used materials or components will be permitted.

Work on all critical and or load bearing parts shall only be performed by properly certified craftsmen. Certificates shall be made available upon request.

3.12 Notifications and Inspections

The Vendor shall notify the COR in writing at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the performance of any inspections or testing that will require Government attendance.

4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

4.1 General

The Vendor shall have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the production of substantially similar equipment and shall show evidence of satisfactory operation in at least 5 installations.

The Vendor shall maintain an inspection system which shall insure that each item offered to the Coast Guard for acceptance or approval conforms to the contract requirements. The inspection system shall be documented and available for review by the Coast Guard.

4.2 Records

The Vendor shall maintain records of all tests and inspections. The records as a minimum shall indicate the nature and number of observations made, the number and type of deficiencies found, and the corrective action taken. The Vendor shall provide the CG Quality Assurance Inspector with completed copies of the certification testing results upon completion of testing. A copy of the test certification, including any tests by outside vendors or tests of subcontracted materials, shall be provided to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and the quality assurance inspector when issued.

4.3 Quality Assurance Plan

The Vendor shall maintain a Quality Assurance Plan in accordance with ANSI/ASQC Q9001- 2008 which shall insure that each item offered to the Coast Guard for acceptance or approval conforms to the contract requirements. The inspection system shall be documented and available for review by the Contracting Officer/Quality Assurance Representative.

4.4 Tests and Inspections

The tests and inspections as defined herein are the minimum required and are not intended to supplant any controls, examination, inspections or tests normally employed by the Vendor to assure the quality of the item in question.

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4.5 Responsibility for Tests and Inspections

The Vendor is responsible for the performance of all test and inspection requirements as specified herein. The Vendor shall provide space, personnel, and test equipment for the conduct of all inspection requirements. All testing and inspections shall be performed at the Vendor’s plant or at other facilities acceptable to the Coast Guard. The Vendor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the performance of any inspections or testing. The Coast Guard reserves the rights to verify or have performed any of the inspections that are deemed necessary to assure that supplies and services conform to the prescribed requirements.

4.6 Responsibility for Compliance

The tests and inspections identified herein shall become part of the Vendor’s overall inspection system or quality program. The absence of any test or inspection requirement in the Specification will not relieve the Vendor of the responsibility of assuring that all products or supplies submitted to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract. Sampling for quality conformance does not authorize submission of known defective material (either indicated or actual) nor does it commit the government to acceptance of defective material.

4.7 Failure Responsibility

4.7.1 Test Failure

If the specified item fails to pass any inspection/test the Vendor shall provide a Corrective Action Report (CAR) to document the failure and the recommended fix to the Contracting Officer. If approved, the corrective action on the materials or processes shall be taken in accordance with this Section.

4.7.2 Corrective Action Remedies

a. The Contracting Officer (KO) reserves the right to totally reject any failed item without considering any suggested corrective action.

b. The inspection/test shall be discontinued until all corrective action has been taken.

c. After all corrective actions have been taken the inspection/test shall be continued or repeated at the option of the Contracting Officer.

d. Acceptance shall be withheld until re-inspection has been shown that the corrective action was successful and the item satisfactorily passes all inspections and tests.

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e. All corrective actions shall be documented as part of the Vendor’s inspection system and submitted for approval to the Contracting Officer.

f. Each CAR shall include, but not be limited to the cause of each defect, corrective action suggested, and the steps taken to prevent a recurrence of each defect.

4.8 Test and Inspection Reports

One (1) electronic copy of any required test, inspection, or tolerance check shall be sent to the Contracting Officers Representative. A copy of any test, inspection or tolerance report shall be turned over to the Quality Assurance Representative upon arrival at the Vendor’s plant.

5.0 PRESERVATION, PACKING, AND MARKING

a. After completion of testing and in preparation for preservation and shipping, all equipment unit internal piping, and fluid connection points shall be cleaned, sealed and protected from entry of dirt and moisture.

b. The Vendor shall prepare a Preservation, Packaging and Marking Plan in accordance with Section 4 of SFLC-D-084-0481, Equipment Unit Preservation, Packing and Marking. The plan shall be provided to the COR and discussed prior to the preservation, packaging and marking of the first delivery. The plan shall describe the proposed preservation and packaging methods for the equipment unit and spare parts. The plan shall identify all proposed markings of the packages.

c. The equipment unit and parts shall be preserved, packaged and marked for shipping in accordance with sections 3.3-3.4 of SFLC-D-084-0481. The equipment unit and parts shall be packaged suitable for shipment, temporary storage uncovered in the weather. and then reshipment by the Government (within CONUS) to the installing activity.

d. The COR reserves the right to inspect or review the preservation, packaging and marking of all units, associated components, and parts, prior to release for shipment.

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6.0 NOTES

6.1 Potential Sources

Examples of manufacturers meeting the technical requirements of this Specification are as follows but are not limited to the following:

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6.2 Government and Commercial Document Sources

6.2.1 Government Documents

a. USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center 2401 Hawkins Point Road Baltimore, MD 21226-5000 ATTN: ISVS Section, code 025 410-762-6764

6.2.2 Commercial Documents

a. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 212-642-4900

b. American Society for Quality Control (ASQC) 600 North Plankinton Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203 800-248-1946

FAX 414-272-1734

c. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 1300 North 17th Street Suite 1847 Rosslyn, Virginia 22209 703-841-3200 Fax: 703-841-5900

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