A02 RIPD E4000-23-9-08 Skyhook Weld Positioners FINAL.pdf

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL RIPD: E4000-23-9-08

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION DATE: 10-MAY-23

WELD POSITIONERS

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 PACKAGE DETAILS FOR A “SKYHOOK” STYLE POSITIONER:

4. APPROVAL/SHIPPING

4.1 Shipping

4.2 Installation

4.3 Completion

5. SERVICE

5.1 Service/Support Requirements

GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

This purchase description is for one 3,500 lbs. “SKYHOOK” style 3-axises positioner (see illustration 3.1.1.5), plus the accessories listed in the component specification section. This new weld positioners will replace older mechanically unsound machines and optimize ergonomically repeatable positioning. The weld positioner will be delivered by the contractor in accordance with the following requirements. The ALM 3.5K Skyhook or the PEMA SPS Skyhook are suggested sources of supply.

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 contractor in writing to the contracting officer BEFORE THE DATE SCHEDULED FOR CLOSE OF THE SOLICITATION/receipt of proposal. Submission of a quote 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 in effect on the Date of 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 National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standards (NEMA).

1.2.5 Electronic Industries Association (EIA).

1.2.6 American Welding Society (AWS).

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 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).

2.2.2 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.

2.2.3 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.

2.2.4 UTILITIES AVAILABLE: Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) shall be responsible for providing the following:

2.2.4.1 Connection of 460-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.

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

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

2.2.6 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 OSHA regulations, as applicable.

2.3 Safety, Security and Environmental

2.3.1 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.

2.3.2 MATERIAL EXCLUSIONS: The equipment shall not contain polychlorinated biphenyl

(PCB), ozone depleting substances (Class I or Class II), or asbestos materials.

3. COMPONENT SPECIFICATION

The contractor shall be responsible for supplying all components, tools, and labor necessary to assemble, deliver, and test the weld positioners to RIA as described below. The RIA will install the equipment.

http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/ https://wawftraining.eb.mil/

3.1 PACKAGE DETAILS FOR A “SKYHOOK” STYLE POSITIONER:

3.1.1 Purchase one, 3,500 lbs. 3-Axis Elevating “SKYHOOK” style positioner (see 3.1.1.5).

3.1.1.1 Axis 1 – Minimum vertical travel/Lift of 50.0 inches.

3.1.1.2 Axis 2 – 360-degree continuous rotation (No windup/unwind).

3.1.1.3 Axis 3 - 360-degree continuous rotation (No windup/unwind) with at least 50.0 inches of distance from axis 2 to center of axis 3.

3.1.1.4 Minimum 700 A, integrated ground which acts as a rotary ground eliminating the need to ground directly to the tool/part.

3.1.1.5 “SKYHOOK” style of welding positioner illustration.

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 Rock Island Arsenal will only off-load equipment arriving between 6:00 am and 12:00 am (noon), local time on Mondays through

Thursdays except holidays. For information concerning holidays, the contractor should consult the contracting officer. 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-Joint

Manufacturing and Technology Center (JMTC) contracting officer.

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. Robert Mcclure or Mr. Dave Holgorsen TARA-LGC”. Items not correctly marked are subject to being returned at the contractor’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

Rock Island Arsenal personnel.

4.2 Installation

4.2.1 PREPARATION EXECUTION SUPPORT: RIA will perform the installation of the purchased equipment.

4.3 Completion

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

4.3.1.1 Successful completion of performance testing at RIA.

4.3.1.2 Complete documentation packages are delivered.

5. SERVICE

5.1 Service/Support Requirements

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

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

5.1.2 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.

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

5.1.4 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.

5.1.5 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.