A2- Joggers SOW_Final.pdf

PRODUCTION SUPPORT EQUIPMENT: JOGGER/AERATOR

Table of Contents

C.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

C.2 EQUIPMENT STANDARDS

C.3 JOGGER/AERATOR REQUIREMENTS

C.3.1 MINIMUM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.3.2 ENERGY ISOLATION

C.3.3 INSTALLATION

C.3.4 WARRANTY

C.3.5 TRAINING

C.3.6 DOCUMENTATION

C.3.7 SPARE PARTS LISTING

C.3.8 WCF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CONTRACTOR

REQUIREMENTS

C.3.9 ACCEPTANCE TESTING

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF NEED

C.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

This Statement of Work (SOW) is for the fabrication, delivery, installation, set-up, training and commissioning of one (1) jogger/aerator system. This system will be used to prepare sheets for automatic feeding in BEP print and inspect operations.

The equipment will be installed at the BEP’s Western Currency Facility (WCF) located in Fort Worth, Texas.

C.2 EQUIPMENT STANDARDS

Equipment to be delivered under this contract shall meet all current U.S. commercial codes and industrial standards, or equally stringent international standards, for manufacturing of high quality industrial equipment, commercial printing presses and finishing equipment to be utilized within an industrial environment. At a minimum, all equipment shall conform to National Electric Code, NEC, standards.

All equipment delivered to the Bureau shall comply with the attached Safety Requirements, see Attachment 1 - 75D-07.0-06 EHS Requirements for Large Equipment Purchases.

The following is a listing of specific standards that machinery supplied under this contract shall meet:

All applicable sections of American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) (www.acgih.org)

All applicable documents related to Energy Policy Act of 1992 with specific reference to Executive Order 13123 (www.omb.gov)

All applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards with specific references to OSHA standards 29 CFR 1910 (www.osha.gov)

All applicable codes and standards and environmental permitting of U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (www.epa.gov) and District of Columbia (DC) government (www.doee.dc.gov) and State of Texas (TX) government (www.tceq.texas.gov).

C.3 JOGGER/AERATOR REQUIREMENTS

C.3.1 MINIMUM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide a system to Jog and Aerate skids of currency sheets. System shall tilt the skids, force air between sheets and jog the sheets to align the sheet stack. Sheets shall be aligned within +/- 1/32” on the leading and side guide edges of the sheets. The minimum performance requirements of the system are outlined below:

C.3.1.1. Equipment footprint shall not exceed 12 feet (length) by 12 feet (width) by 10 feet (height) due to current space allocated for equipment.

C.3.1.2. System weight shall not exceed 7,500 pounds C.3.1.3. Electrical: 480V, 60 Hz, 30 Amps C.3.1.4. Aeration and vibration system http://www.acgih.org/ http://www.omb.gov/ http://www.osha.gov/ http://www.epa.gov/

C.3.1.5. Operator controlled variable speed air flow C.3.1.6. Operator controlled variable speed vibration C.3.1.7. Stop bar with pallet side C.3.1.8. Paper capability feature to run both board and paper which consist of 75% linen and 25% cotton with an approximate thickness of 124 microns C.3.1.9. Two side loading with four light beams C.3.1.10. 180 degree load turning capability C.3.1.11. Accommodate a minimum of 10,000 sheets, up to 55” including skid C.3.1.12. Support the following sheet sizes:

C.3.1.13. 700 mm x 820 mm C.3.1.14. 561 mm x 631 mm C.3.1.15. Moveable operator control panel (in English) C.3.1.16. Noise level shall be less than 85 dBA C.3.1.17. System shall include ability for semi or fully automatic operation. Automatic functions shall including clamping, jogging, aerating and alignment loads.

C.3.1.18. System shall include static reduction via ionizing the air used for aerating.

C.3.2 ENERGY ISOLATION

Disconnect or lockout devices shall be provided and identified with signage for all sources of energy on the presses. This includes electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and kinetic sources of energy. All isolating devices (levers, breakers, valves, etc.) for all associated energy sources (electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, gravity, etc.) shall be identified by a color coded tag which indicates the type of energy source, the magnitude of the energy and an ID number. All isolating devices shall be capable of being locked out with a standard locking device and/or padlock. Stored sources of energy such as pneumatic and hydraulic forces shall be automatically bled and returned to a zero energy state when an interlocked device (i.e. a guard or a door) is opened.

C.3.3 INSTALLATION

The Contractor shall supply complete and accurate, site preparation information/drawings in sufficient detail to allow the Bureau to prepare the site. The site preparation information shall include the following information at a minimum: equipment layout (plan and elevation views), floor loading (if applicable), utility requirements, location of utility connections, required clearances around the equipment for operation and maintenance, location of mounting points and bearing area, static and dynamic loading of each mounting point, dynamic loading frequency.

Contractor shall provide a Turn-Key installation, including all rigging, delivery and installation for the system. Delivery and installation of the equipment shall occur between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm CST, Monday through Friday; excluding holidays. BEP will provide electrical sources for equipment. Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain insurance during work on a government installation.

C.3.4 WARRANTY

Contractor shall provide a one-year warranty on machinery and parts for the system. Warranty period shall begin at the completion of equipment assembly and government acceptance of all equipment. Contractor shall respond to any service call during the warranty period within 72-hours of contacted by the Bureau representative. Contractor shall provide information regarding who to contact during warranty period.

C.3.5 TRAINING

Contractor shall conduct start up procedures in accordance with manufacturer’s instruction to ensure proper performance. Training shall cover system operation and maintenance. The contract shall conduct one day of training from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm CST, Monday through Friday; excluding holidays. A maximum of five (5) BEP employees shall take part in the training.

The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will make training arrangements with the contractor no less than two working days prior to training.

C.3.6 DOCUMENTATION

1. Product Manual: The contractor shall provide three (3) copies of the equipment manual.

Manual shall include detailed instructions on the full operations of the equipment.

2. Warranty: Contractor shall provide warranty certification for all equipment. Contractor shall also provide a point of contact for equipment. Point of contact shall be knowledgeable on the operation and maintenance of the equipment.

3. Service and Maintenance Schedule: Contractor shall provide manufacturer’s recommended schedule information for service and maintenance of equipment.

C.3.7 SPARE PARTS LISTING

A list of all parts that the contractor recommends the BEP carry in stock to support the operation of the equipment shall be provided. The listing shall be provided in MS-Excel format. The listing shall include the manufacturer’s part number, detail description of the part, function, lead-time for delivery, estimated mean time for failure/maintenance, recommended quantity and unit price.

Proprietary spare parts shall be identified on the spare parts listing. Proprietary is defined within the Merriam Webster Dictionary as: (i) used, made, or sold only by the particular person or company that has the legal right to do so, (ii) something that is used, produced, or marketed under exclusive legal right of the inventor or maker.

The contractor shall provide any changes or additions to the original spare parts list prior to delivery of the equipment to the BEP.

C.3.8 WCF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall follow the requirements contained in Attachment 2 - 75W-08.0-02 EHS Contractor Requirements. This document is included as an attachment to this contract.

The contractor shall follow environmental health and safety instruction communicated to them by the WCF Environmental Health and Safety representatives.

C.3.9 ACCEPTANCE TESTING

The contractor shall perform a Bureau Acceptance Test (BAT) in accordance with the requirements notated in the SOW. The contractor shall submit for review and approval, a plan for how they propose to demonstrate compliance with system requirements.

Final version of the test plan will be established after award of the contract. The contractor shall review the preliminary BEP test plan, Attachment 3 – Preliminary BAT Plan, and shall submit their detailed plan to the BEP for review.

Final acceptance of the system will occur after the following:

1. Successful completion of the BAT

2. Successful Training of all BEP personnel

3. Successful operation by BEP personnel of the equipment in production for at least twenty (20) days on three (3) shifts or 480 hours without any problems or failures in full compliance with the requirements within this contract.