A02 REVISED RIPD 22-9-26 Lab Metallographic Cut Saw for AM R1 DATED 06272022.pdf

RIA RIPD: E4000-22-9-26 R1

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GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1. STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONS

1.1 Clarification

1.2 National Standards and Specifications

2. DESIGN

2.1 Ownership

2.2 General Design Standards

2.3 Safety, Security and Environmental

3. COMPONENT SPECIFICATION

3.1 Dimensions:

4. APPROVAL/SHIPPING

4.1 Shipping

4.2 Installation

4.3 Completion

5. TRAINING

5.1 Schedule

5.2 Location

5.3 Type

6. SERVICE

6.1 Service/Support Requirements

7. WARRANTY………………………………………………………………………………14

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GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION:

• The purpose of the project is to obtain a Struers Discotom -10 or equivalent metallographic cut saw for the lab in support of Additive Manufacturing at Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) – Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (JMTC). This metallographic cut saw or equivalent shall allow for safe handling and cutting of samples for lab personnel to perform routine and non-routine lab requirements.

• The metallographic cutting saw shall be a table top cut-off machine to expand the Lab’s cutting capabilities and streamline the cutting process. The saw will provide cutting flexibility and more cutting options with clamping capabilities resulting in minimum deformation.

1. STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONS

1.1 Clarification

Any ambiguities, questions, requests for clarification or discrepancies between sections of this purchase description, drawings, national or industry standards discovered by the contractor in reviewing this purchase description shall be reported by the bidder in writing to the contracting officer BEFORE THE DATE SCHEDULED FOR CLOSE OF BIDDING/receipt of proposal.

Submission of a proposal or bid shall be construed as evidence that such examination has been made. Therefore, later claims for labor, material, or equipment required, or for difficulties encountered, which could have been foreseen had such reasonable examination been made, may be denied.

1.2 National Standards and Specifications

The following specifications form a part of this purchase description. In the case of conflicting requirements, the more stringent shall apply.

1.2.1 Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA).

1.2.2 American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM).

1.2.3 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

1.2.4 American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

1.2.5 National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standards (NEMA).

1.2.6 Electronic Industries Association (EIA).

1.2.7 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

1.2.8 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

1.2.9 NFPA-70 National Electrical Code

1.2.10 NFPA-79 Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery.

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2. DESIGN

2.1 Ownership

2.1.1 This equipment is a standard product of the manufacturer and shall require either no change or minor design changes to meet requirements of these specifications. Therefore, ownership of the design will remain with the manufacturer.

2.2 General Design Standards

2.2.1 DEVIATION FROM PRODUCT: Modifications to the manufacturer’s standard design to achieve requirements as specified in this document are only permissible as dictated by good design practice. For example, mounting a 20-hp motor in a power train designed and normally using a 10-hp motor would not be acceptable.

2.2.2 UNITS OF MEASURE: Dimensions and capacities in this purchase description are given in the English-US (in-lb) system. All dials, gauges, and drawings shall be in the English- US system or both the English-US and the metric systems, unless otherwise specified in this document.

2.2.3 ID DATA PLATE: The equipment shall include a main data plate which will include the following data as a minimum requirement (additional information is acceptable):

Manufacturer Name, Manufacturer’s Dunns and Bradstreet Number, Manufacturer’s Model Number, Manufacturer’s Serial Number, Year of Manufacture, Contract Number, Machine Weight. This information is necessary for compliance with the governments Unique Identification Program (UID).

2.2.4 DATA PLATES: All instruction, data, and identification plates and labels attached to this equipment and its controls shall be manufactured of corrosion and oil resistant metal or plastic material. All wording shall be in the English language using plain, bold face lettering.

Lettering shall be permanent and have a contrasting background.

2.2.5 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION (IUID) REGISTRATION: The contractor shall register the equipment in the IUID Registry (as one single system). IUID registration requires the contractor to input Cage Code, Model Number, and Serial Number into a Government Database to allow for asset and inventory tracking. IUID Registry of the equipment shall be performed at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/. Training for IUID is available in https://wawftraining.eb.mil. IUID registration of this equipment is required prior to final payment in the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). The contractor shall also affix a machine readable 2-dimensional (2-D) matrix representing the IUID registry to the machine. The IUID 2-D matrix may be included on the ID Data Plate outlined in paragraph 3.2.4.

2.2.6 UTILITY CONNECTION: Equipment supplied to the RIA will have single point shut-off for each utility supplied to a system. This means that equipment constituting a single system shall be wired to a single main electrical disconnect point, plumbed to a single pneumatic shut-off valve, etc… This will be referred to as the “point of first connection”. Each type of power source may have only one point of first connection. E.g. (1) pneumatic shut-off valve, (1) water supply shut-off valve, (1) electrical disconnect, etc… Each point of first connection shall be clearly labeled on the system and shown in the safety lockout portion of the documentation package. These points must be located on a stationary component and positioned such that they http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/ https://wawftraining.eb.mil/

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will not create a hazard to personnel during normal operation of the system. The first connection points shall be accessible from the shop floor without the use of ladders, steps, or stools. Access cannot be hampered by operation of the system.

2.2.7 UTILITY CONNECTION LABOR: RIA shall provide only such labor and materials as will be needed to connect facility utilities to each point of first connection of the system. The supplier will be responsible for all connections beyond the point of first connection for each utility.

2.2.8 UTILITIES AVAILABLE: RIA shall be responsible for providing the following:

2.2.8.1 Connection of 240-V, 60-Hz, 3-Ph AC electrical power to the fused or breaker type disconnect switch required in the ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT paragraph of this purchase description. Connection does not include filters, surge protection, or any peripheral equipment necessary to make the equipment functional.

2.2.9 ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT: The equipment shall be equipped with a manual, fused or breaker type disconnect switch, readily accessible to the operator, which will deactivate the entire equipment. It shall be located no more than 6-ft 7-in from the floor to the highest point the control device. It shall be capable of being locked in the de-energized state (OFF) only.

2.2.10 CONDUIT: Flexible conduit is not permitted in exposed areas. All wires, cables, and hoses will be enclosed by rigid, oil-proof protection, except where flexibility is necessary for operation of the equipment. Flexible wires, cables and hoses shall be arranged to prevent draping or tripping hazards.

2.2.11 SERVICE ACCESS: Components subject to periodic adjustment, replacement, or servicing shall be readily accessible. Meaning that experienced personnel can access the part after no more than 30-min of labor. If any special tools or equipment are necessary to access these components, said equipment will be supplied as part of the system and provided with a proper storage location within the system.

2.2.12 DEFLECTION: The system shall recover from distortion and deflection at no load. The machine and its components shall be sufficiently rigid that work piece finish and tolerances are not impaired by machine vibration.

2.2.13 NEW EQUIPMENT: The equipment furnished under this purchase description shall be new and unused.

2.2.14 COMPONENT ENVIRONMENT: Under no circumstances shall a component be used in an application not recommended by the component manufacturer. Components shall not be subjected to conditions of operation beyond the recommendations of the manufacturer, such as excessive heat, lack of lubrication, over-loading.

2.2.15 REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS: All replaceable components shall be manufactured to definite standards for tolerance, clearance, and finish, enabling components to be field installed without further machining.

2.2.16 CASTINGS AND FORGINGS: All castings and forgings shall be free of defects, scale, and mismatching. No process such as welding, peening, plugging, or filling shall be used for reclaiming any defective part for use in this equipment without the prior written consent of the contracting officer.

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2.2.17 SURFACE BUILDING AND COATINGS: Welding, brazing, soldering, coating or plating shall be employed only where specified in the original design. These operations may not be employed as a means of reclaiming a defective part.

2.2.18 FASTENING DEVICES: All screws, pins, bolts, and similar parts shall be installed in such a manner as to prevent change in tightness. Those devices subject to removal or adjustment shall not be swaged, peened, staked, or otherwise permanently deformed. They shall not be installed using permanent bonding adhesives.

2.2.19 CLEANING AND DEBURRING: All surfaces of castings, forgings, molded parts, stampings, and welded components shall be cleaned and free from sand, dirt, fins, flash, scale, flux, and other harmful or extraneous materials. All edges shall be either rounded or beveled unless sharpness is required to perform a necessary function. Except as specified herein, the condition and finish of all surfaces shall be commensurate with the manufacturer’s commercial practice.

2.2.20 PAINTING: All unfinished surfaces of the equipment shall be painted with a lead free and chromium free commercial grade of metal primer and a minimum of one finish coat. The color shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s standard commercial practice, or as necessary to maintain compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) regulations, as applicable.

2.2.21 LUBRICATION: Components specified as requiring lubrication by the original manufacturer shall have a means of providing said lubrication included in the design of the machine.

2.2.21.1 The lubrication points will be labeled on the lubrication drawing provided as part of the maintenance documentation and will also be labeled on the machine at the lubrication point and on any access panel covering the lubrication point. These labels will include as a minimum standard, the specific type of lubricant, the quantity to be used, the frequency for change, and the maintenance manual reference for detailed instructions. The lettering shall be English and the units shall be English standard (i.e. pints, quarts, and gallons)

2.2.21.2 If an automatic circulation system is used, it shall be complete, including, but not limited to the following: reservoir, valves, nozzles, filters, pumps, sight gages, and other components as necessary to make the system completely functional.

2.2.21.2.1 A system allowing blockages or inadequacies to go undetected is unacceptable. The system shall be interlocked to the machine control, providing an alarm that lubrication failure has occurred. The system shall not initiate immediate shutdown of the affected function during a cutting cycle. It shall allow completion of the cycle and shutdown in an orderly sequence.

2.2.21.2.2 The reservoir shall be sized to allow no less than 80-hrs of machine run time before requiring refill. It shall also have a means provided for draining and cleaning. A means shall be provided to enable the operator to determine the fluid level.

2.2.21.2.3 All filters shall be either cleanable or replaceable.

2.2.21.2.4 All pumps shall be self-priming.

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2.2.22 FILTRATION/REGULATION: Equipment requiring filtered or regulated energy sources shall be supplied with the components necessary to perform this function. E.g. the equipment shall be supplied with a Filter, Regulator, Lubricator (FRL) device, if filtered, lubricated, regulated pressurized air is required for the efficient, proper operation of the equipment. These devices shall be located on the equipment side of the lockout devices at the points of first connections.

2.2.22.1 Equipment which requires a high quality constant power source shall have proper isolation and/or power conditioning equipment for the power service designated in this description. All electrical equipment shall have a power factor (ratio of real power to apparent power) of no less than 80%, as read at the equipment main disconnect. Equipment with a power factor of less than 80% shall be fitted with suitable power factor correction capacitance, sized on the basis of the equipment inductive AC load.

2.2.23 COOLANT: The machine will be equipped with a coolant system and it shall be equipped with external flood coolant capabilities, as a minimum. Machines using cutting tools shall be equipped with both through the tool and external flood coolant capabilities. Coolant on/off shall be a machine control function.

2.2.23.1 The coolant systems shall include all necessary components necessary to provide completely functional systems, with sufficient capacity to give satisfactory service and provide adequate pressure and flow under normal operating conditions.

2.2.23.2 Coolant troughs and chip screens shall be provided around the machine table base to trap, direct, and return the coolant to the reservoir. An easily removable strainer shall be provided in the return line to the reservoir. "Easily removable" is defined as being removable after no more than 5-min of work by experienced personnel.

2.2.23.3 All machine coolant systems and their components shall provide drip-proof coolant delivery to the coolant point of discharge. In addition, the machine shall be designed and constructed to prevent coolant from escaping the confines of the machine or leaking to the floor when producing work-pieces of a size within the dimensions of the machine table.

2.2.24 MOTORS:

2.2.24.1 All motors shall be rated for continuous duty.

2.2.24.2 Motors shall not operate in an overload condition during normal operation of the equipment and shall be equipped with overload protection.

2.2.24.3 Each motor shall bear an identification plate containing the identity of the manufacturer, model number, serial number, input voltage, amperage, horsepower, phase, frequency, duty cycle, and frame size or mounting identification.

2.2.24.4 Motor starters and controls shall operate at no greater than 120-VAC. It is preferred that they operate at 24-VDC.

2.2.24.5 Motor starters shall provide drop-out protection. This means that, in the event of a loss of power, the equipment shall be re-energized only by the deliberate action of the operator. Manual or mechanical motor starters shall not be deemed acceptable.

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2.2.25 DIALS AND GAUGES: All scales, dials, and gauges shall be manufactured of corrosion and oil resistant material. All wording shall be in the English language using plain, bold face lettering. Lettering shall be permanent and have a contrasting background.

2.2.26 CONTROL LEVERS: Control levers shall move in the same direction as the motion of the controlled component.

2.3 Safety, Security and Environmental

2.3.1 SECURITY: The RIA-JMTC is an Army installation subject to Department of Defense safeguards, various precautions, and plant protection measures. All of the below requirements will be necessary of contractors visiting RIA to satisfy requirements of this purchase description; Additional requirements will be placed on contractors requiring access to the Army Network, or Common Access Card (CAC), as specifically detailed below. At all times during the execution of this work, contractor personnel will maintain adequate plant protection devises to minimize espionage, sabotage, and other malicious destruction and damage. The contractor shall comply with all security requirements of the RIA. RIA island-wide Force Protection levels may be adjusted/changed at any time, which may cause possible delays and will directly affect procedures for accessing the island.

2.3.1.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: The contractor and any associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Director of Emergency Services. All contractor employees must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (IAW FAR clause 52.204-9) as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), and any local policy. If the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) changes, the Government may require changes in contractor installation access, security matters, or security processes.

2.3.1.1.1 Access to RIA: Contractor and all subcontractor employees performing work at RIA shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) and any applicable installation, facility access screening and local security policies and procedures. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) shall provide guidance to complete the Access Control Records Check request Form though the RIA Directorate of Emergency Services.

2.3.1.1.2 Random Antiterrorist Measures Program (RAMP) participation: Contractor personnel are subject to RAMP security program (i.e. vehicle searches, wearing of ID badges, etc.). Contractor shall comply with any, and all instructions issued by the RIA Police Department. The RAMP is discussed in the RIA-JMTC Anti-Terrorism Training.

2.3.1.1.3 During FPCONs levels of Charlie or Delta, services may be discontinued/postponed due to a higher National or local security threat. Services will resume when FPCON Level is reduced to Bravo, or lower. FPCON levels are described in Anti-Terrorism Level I Training.

2.3.1.1.4 Contractor personnel shall return all Installation Badges and access passes as soon as possible prior to contract completion. RIA-JMTC electronic keys and access passes are accountable items, shad shall be returned within 24-hours of no longer being

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needed. Items will be returned to the COR, or paced in a drop box at a RIA-JMTC access point.

2.3.1.2 Security Training: The contractor shall complete the following training:

2.3.1.2.1 Anti-Terrorism, Level I: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access areas shall complete Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Awareness training. The COR will be provided a copy of the RIA-JMTC AT Level I Awareness Training and assure that the training is complete. The contractor shall sign a memorandum of record for each contractor employees and subcontractor employee to the RIA-JMTC Operations Center prior issuing any electronic keys, or access pass being authorized.

2.3.1.2.2 iWatch (See Something, Say Something) Training: The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall complete iWatch Training. iWatch Training shall be provided during the Anti-Terrorism Training.

2.3.2 FEDERAL MARIJUANA LAWS REMAIN UNCHANGED: Note: RIA is under the exclusive federal jurisdiction of the United States. Under federal law, marijuana is still defined as a Schedule I drug, and possession and use of marijuana is still illegal. Any person using or in possession of marijuana on RIA may be criminally prosecuted in federal district court. In addition, such individuals may be permanently barred from entering RIA.

2.3.3 REAL ID: Starting 03-May-2023 all personnel entering RIA will be required to show a Real ID form of identification.

2.3.4 INDUSTRY AND REGULATIONS: The equipment shall comply with the most current of all local, state, and federal laws and regulations listed in Standards and Publications.

2.3.5 MATERIAL EXCLUSIONS: The equipment shall not contain polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), ozone depleting substances (Class I or Class II), or asbestos materials.

2.3.6 SAFETY REGULATION COMPLIANCE: The contractor shall comply with standard OSHA and RIA safety standards, including conforming to confined space work requirements when applicable.

2.3.7 SAFETY LOCKOUTS: Each point of first connection shall be designed and constructed to allow the utility to be completely isolated from the equipment. This isolation shall be insured by application of a standard key locking padlock. The device(s) shall only be lockable in the de-energized (OFF) condition.

2.3.8 LOSS OF PRESSURE: Hydraulic and pneumatic circuits shall be designed such that loss of pressure, or pressure surges, shall not cause a hazard. Means shall be provided to prevent operation of the equipment with insufficient pressure, if such operation could cause a hazard.

2.3.9 TRAPPED ENERGY: Means shall be provided for the controlled release of stored energy. This energy may be in the form of, but not limited to, air and hydraulic pressure accumulators, capacitors, springs, counter balances and flywheels. When appropriate, a label shall be affixed to the stored energy source to identify the hazard.

2.3.10 WORKING RANGE: Coolant and water components shall be selected, which cannot be adjusted outside the safe working range of the circuit and/or equipment.

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2.3.11 BRAKES: Braking systems shall be designed to “fail-on”. This means, energy supplied to the brake shall be used to disengage the brake. Loss of energy shall therefore cause the brake to activate.

2.3.12 EMERGENCY STOP: The system will incorporate a clearly identified, red, mushroomed, control button with a yellow backing plate at every operator work station. Upon momentary operation, any emergency stop button shall de-energize all machine motions and override all other controls without creating additional hazards. All motion stopped shall be restarted by the deliberate action of the operator (requiring manual reset). No other red mushroomed buttons shall be allowed on the equipment. It is preferred that there is no other red buttons of any type.

2.3.13 CONTROL GUARDS: Controls shall be guarded against accidental operation.

2.3.14 OPERATOR REACH: Controls shall be within reach and located such that the operator, when in the normal operating position, is not required to reach past moving parts, which may cause injury.

2.3.15 AUDIBLE NOISE: The equipment noise level during normal operation shall not exceed 85-dbs, “A” scale. Tests shall be conducted around the entire equipment 60-in to 65-in above the floor within 3-ft of any major sound source. Metal removal equipment shall comply with the standard noise requirement while making a midrange horsepower cut on rigidly clamped mild steel. The contractor shall furnish shields, baffles, enclosures, or other devices necessary to bring the equipment into conformance. Any such device shall not interfere with the proper operation of the equipment and shall be designed to preserve the visibility necessary for safe operation of the system.

3. COMPONENT SPECIFICATION

Equipment: The supplier shall furnish all equipment normally considered to be standard for the machine unless identified in this requirement to be of specific manufacture. The following equipment shall be provided in addition to the equipment specified in other sections of this purchase description, which may not be standard. The inclusion of standard equipment in this paragraph is inadvertent and should not be construed to allow duplication.

3.1 Dimensions:

3.1.1 DOOR ACCESS: The equipment shall be shipped either assembled or disassembled to pass through a standard double man door 72” wide by 8-ft high, and shall not exceed 3-ft in length.

3.1.2 INSTALLED FLOORSPACE: When installed complete, the equipment shall be contained in an area 36-in. long and 35-in wide, excluding the operator’s area. Maximum height shall not exceed 6-ft. Width is defined as front to back from the operator’s normal operating position.

3.2 The metallographic cut saw shall provide a 0.06” wide (1.5 mm) cutoff wheel with a fixed speed of 2,850 pm at a nominal load rating of 4 HP (3kW) and an intermittent rating of 5.1 Hp

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(3kW) at minimum for cutting carbon steels, aluminum, titanium and stainless steels in sizes from 3/8” – 4” diameters.

3.3 The metallographic cut saw shall provide for positioning range of cut off wheel of at least a Z = 165 mm, a maximum height of sample underneath cut off wheel of 80 mm @ 300 mm wheel and 105 mm @ 250 mm wheel at minimum and standard.

3.4 The metallographic cut saw shall provide for a fixed cutting table of 24” x 10” (620 mm x 270 mm), a table range in the Y direction of 7’ (200 mm) with T-Slots of 0.39” (10 mm) at minimum and standard.

3.5 The metallographic cut saw shall be no more than 36” (920 mm) width x 35” (890 mm) depth and a weight of 440 lbs (200 kg) as a maximum due to the location of the saw on an existing table with the weigh rating and allocated space.

3.6 The metallographic cut saw shall provide for a 3 phase, 220 – 240 Volts @ 60Hz at the voltage and standard.

3.7 The metallographic cut saw shall provide a low quick clamping tool to allow retaining of the work pieces on the right side of the cutoff wheel. This shall work for the 10mm T-Slots and be complete w/ a back stop. The jaw travel movement shall be 50mm as minimum with a jaw height of 42mm as a maximum and standard.

3.8 The metallographic cut saw shall provide for a cooling system with a tank, small pump, and coolant and filter bag with a voltage rating of 1 phase, 100 – 120 Volts at 60 Hz as a minimum.

3.9 The metallographic cut saw shall include a magnetic filter candle for removal of magnetic particles, Cooli Additive and disposable liners as a minimum and standard

4. APPROVAL/SHIPPING

4.1 Shipping

4.1.1 RESPONSIBILITY: The contractor is responsible for delivery of the equipment to the RIA. Adequate preserving of equipment surfaces, packing, marking, and skidding of materials for shipment shall be the responsibility of the contractor. If special lifting devices, such as hooks or eyes, are required for ease of handling, they shall be supplied with the equipment. Any special devices shall be returned to the contractor upon request only if they will not be required for future movement of the equipment, and at the contractor’s expense.

4.1.2 SHIPPING SCHEDULE: Be aware, the RIA will only off-load equipment arriving between 6:00 am and 12:00 am (noon), local time on Mondays through Thursdays except in accordance with Federal Holidays. There is no place to stage transporting vehicles awaiting the arrival of contractors. All equipment shall be delivered at the same time, meaning the same day (multiple trucks are acceptable) unless pre-authorized to deliver on multiple days by the RIA- JMTC contracting officer.

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4.1.3 RECEIVER: All shipments to RIA including installation tools and/or replacement parts, as well as the original shipment of the equipment, shall be marked “ATTN: Mr. Dave Holgerson or Mr. Bob McClure, TARA-COT-P”. Items not correctly marked are subject to being returned at the vendor’s expense.

4.1.4 ARRIVAL INSPECTION: Upon receipt of equipment at RIA, a preliminary inspection shall be performed to determine condition and/or count. This inspection shall be performed by RIA personnel.

4.2 Installation

4.2.1 PREPARATION EXECUTION SUPPORT: RIA will support the preparation portion of the installation by providing utilities to the points of first connection.

4.2.2 LABOR AND MATERIAL: The supplier is solely responsible for providing all labor, materials, hardware, tools, and equipment necessary for complete installation of this system except as specifically listed in this document as being provided by the RIA.

4.2.3 SUPERVISION: Supervision of the installation process will be the responsibility of the contractor. RIA shall retain the right to periodic inspection and evaluation of the process, as it deems necessary.

4.2.4 OFF-LOADING/PLACEMENT: Off-loading of the equipment from the delivery vehicle, and placement of the equipment in position for the installation is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall not be allowed to use government equipment to accomplish this work.

4.2.5 OFF-LOADING/PLACEMENT OPTION: At the request of the contractor, RIA will perform the off-loading and placement of the equipment.

4.2.5.1 Any special requirements or precautions to be observed shall be the responsibility of the contractor to provide.

4.2.5.2 The contractor or his representative may be present during this process; however, such person will be responsible for being present upon arrival of the equipment at RIA. Off-loading and placement shall not be delayed to allow arrival of the contractor or his representative.

4.2.5.3 If, due to contractor caused difficulties, the equipment or components of the equipment must be moved, removed or replaced by RIA after initial placement, the contractor shall be billed for such work at current RIA labor and overhead rates.

4.2.6 LIABILITY: In any case, the equipment remains the property of the contractor, and the contractor shall assume all responsibility and liability for the equipment and the work performed upon it. The government shall be held harmless for any damage done to the equipment at any time up until final acceptance of the equipment by RIA, except in the case of intentional damage and/or gross negligence on the part of RIA personnel.

4.2.7 SET-UP: The JMTC Maintenance Dept shall be responsible for set-up and connection of the equipment beyond connections of the utilities to the points of first connection.

4.2.8 SECURITY: The RIA-JMTC is an Army installation subject to Department of Defense safe guards, various precautions, and plant protection measures. At all times during the

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execution of this Purchase Description, the contractor will maintain adequate plant protection devises to minimize espionage, sabotage, and other malicious destruction and damage. The contractor shall comply with all security requirements of the RIA. RIA Island-wide Force Protection levels may be adjusted/changed at any time, which may cause possible delays and will directly affect procedures for accessing the Island.

4.2.9 Delivery Hours or Service Hours: Service calls, equipment installation, training, and equipment delivery (where the contractor offloads) will only be allowed from 0600 – 1530, Monday through Thursday, except for Government Holidays. Deliveries of items where the contractor has opted for Government “off-loading option”, must be received before 1200 hours.

These hours are subject to change, however, the Government will notify the contractor of such changes. The vendor will contact the designated COR to obtain an electronic key for their representative (i.e. delivery driver) in order to have access to the facility. Deliveries and service calls outside the normal hours stated above will be coordinated with the COR to address any emergency situations."

4.3 Completion

4.3.1 Final acceptance of the equipment shall occur after the following:

4.3.1.1 Set-up completion by the JMTC Maintenance Personnel.

4.3.1.2 Successful completion of performance testing at RIA.

4.3.1.3 Final inspection approval by the government representative or inspector. This is to verify full compliance with this description to include amendments and modifications to the final contract. The government representative shall perform any and all tests he deems necessary to insure compliance with this description and industry standards to include, but not limited to ease of control, convenience of operation, safe operation, and adequacy of lubrication devices.

4.3.1.4 All required training is complete.

4.3.1.5 Complete documentation packages are delivered.

5. TRAINING

The contractor shall provide instruction in proper operation and maintenance of the equipment without additional cost to the government. Training shall be of sufficient duration that the recipients are able to demonstrate a reasonable level of competence as determined by the equipment installer and/or the inspector. Acceptance may be delayed as a result of inadequate training.

5.1 Schedule

Training shall training shall be coordinated with the RIA. Daily training shall begin no later than 6:30 a.m. CST and shall continue until at least 2:15 p.m. CST. This is required to get full coverage of the 1st shift of operation at RIA-JMTC. If training does not begin until after the stated time, RIA-JMTC may at its option require additional training at a different time to compensate for the loss of training caused by the late start. This may include more time than what is represented by the delay (e.g. a 1-hr delay may require 2-hrs later to impart the knowledge lost).

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5.2 Location

All training shall be performed virtually from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) location to the RIA. It shall be performed using the equipment purchased in this description.

5.3 Type

Each type of training shall be given independently. RIA shall coordinate with the contractor to provide the proper personnel for each type of training. The following types of training shall be provided by the contractor.

5.3.1 OPERATOR: Training shall be provided by the contractor for (5) operators. This shall include instruction on the safe, efficient operation of the equipment delivered. The trainees supplied by RIA-JMTC shall be familiar with machine operation, but not necessarily with the style or type of controls provided with the equipment. (E.g. for a new CNC lathe, the operator will be familiar with CNC lathe operation, but may have no experience with a Fanuc control system.)

5.3.2 PROGRAMMING: If the equipment includes a programmable controller, programmer training shall be provided, separate from the operator training for (2) personnel. If programming is normally performed by the operator only, then this training may be combined with the operator training.

5.3.3 MAINTENANCE: Mechanical and electrical control and diagnostic maintenance training shall be provided by the contractor. This shall include information on troubleshooting and preventive maintenance procedures. This shall be provided for (2) personnel.

6. SERVICE

6.1 Service/Support Requirements

The contractor shall have as a minimum, a verifiable service/repair capability which meets or exceeds the following requirements:

6.1.1 STAFF: Staffed by qualified, English speaking personnel fully knowledgeable in the service/repair of the equipment offered.

6.1.2 TELEPHONE ACCESS: Telephone access to service/repair personnel shall be available for consultation during RIA normal working hours. RIA normal working hours are 8:00 am CST to 3:00 pm CST, Monday through Friday, except legal federal holidays.

6.1.3 ON-SITE RESPONSE: Physical, on-site response shall be possible within 48-hrs of notification that service/repair of the equipment is necessary.

6.1.4 MAINTENANCE PARTS: Parts necessary for periodic replacement such as belts, hoses, filters, and other parts normally considered as spare parts, by the manufacturer, shall be stocked and available for shipment.

6.1.5 PRIOR HISTORY: Said service/repair capability shall have been available to the general public prior to the issue date of this purchase description. Adequate proof of prior availability shall be provided upon request.

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION DATE: 30-Jun-22

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7. WARRANTY

7.1 The proposal must include a minimum warranty of one year parts and labor and will begin upon final acceptance.

7. WARRANTY