Airfield Lighting Cable per AC (RFQ 2024_0034.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

RFQ 2024-0034

AIRFIELD LIGHTING CABLE

Issuance Date: August 23, 2024

Due Date: September 10, 2024, by Close of Business (COB) (5:00 PM EST)

Vendor must fill in the information below:

Company Name:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Contact Name:

Title:

Contact Phone & Cell:

Fax:

Email: (Point of Contact):

All responses to this RFQ must be submitted through https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/, and will not be accepted via email or mail. In order to provide a response to this RFQ, all respondents must first register their company through the link provided above. Registration is easy and free. Please be sure to select the NAICS codes associated with your business and/or organization. For questions regarding vendor registration or instructions on bid submissions, please contact Melanie Freeman at mfreeman@flysav.com.

It is the sole responsibility of the Vendor to make sure the submitted RFQ is received on time and all required documents. Responses via mail or email are not acceptable.

Christy Dixon Purchasing Manager Savannah Airport Commission 400 Airways Avenue Savannah, GA. 31408 cdixon@flysav.com https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/ mailto:mfreeman@flysav.com mailto:cdixon@flysav.com

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose: The Savannah Airport Commission (SAC) is seeking qualified vendors to provide quotes to procure 40,000 feet of Airfield Lighting Cable - FAA L-824 Type C 5KV Black, Model # 8STRL824C5KV-USA, per Advisory Circular (AC) 150-5345-7F (Exhibit A), for the Savannah Airport Commission.

1.2 The respondent acknowledges and accepts that any cost incurred from the respondent’s participation in this RFQ shall be at the sole risk and responsibility of the respondent.

The Commission will award the most responsible and responsive respondent.

1.3 Pre‐Conference: N/A

1.4 Receipt for RFQ and Addenda: All addenda associated with this RFQ will be provided through https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/ by the date noted on page 4 of this document. All questions must also be submitted through https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/, and will not be accepted via email or mail. As required, it is the respondent’s responsibility to ensure that all addenda are acknowledged through submission of the Acknowledgement of Addendum Form.

1.5 Except as otherwise provided herein, all responses which are incomplete or which are not in conformance with the law, may be rejected as non‐responsive. Timely responses received will be subject to applicable laws and regulations governing public disclosure. Submission to this request indicates acceptance by the respondent of the conditions contained in this RFQ, and the intent to enter into an Agreement with Commission.

1.6 RFQ Submittal: All responses to this RFQ must be submitted through https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/, and will not be accepted via email or mail. For questions regarding vendor registration or instructions on quotes submittal, please contact Melanie Freeman at mfreeman@flysav.com.

1.7 RFQ Opening: The opening of this RFQ will take place at the Savannah Airport Commission.

RFQ information will not be available until after an award has been made. Once an award is made, the awarded Vendor(s) will be notified via email or U.S. Postal Service.

1.8 Contract Term: N/A

1.9 Force Majeure: If by reason of Force Majeure, either party hereto will be rendered unable wholly or in part to carry out its obligations under this Agreement then such party will give notice and full particulars of Force Majeure in writing to the other party within a reasonable time after occurrence of the event or cause relied upon, and the obligation of the party giving such notice, so far as it is affected by such Force Majeure, will be suspended during the continuance of the inability then claimed, except as hereinafter provided, but for no longer period, and such party will endeavor to remove or overcome such inability with all reasonable dispatch.

1.10 Certification: N/A

mailto:mfreeman@flysav.com

1.11 Prices to be Firm: Prices offered will remain firm for 90 days after the closing date of this

RFQ.

1.12 Cancellation: In the event of equipment failure or default of the Vendor, the Commission will have the right to cancel payment/purchase order.

1.13 GA Statewide Contracts: N/A

1.14 Payment Terms: Payment terms are net 30 days upon receipt of goods and validation of services by the Commission. All invoices must reference the purchase order number and will be addressed to SAC’s Accounting Department @ accountspayable@flysav.com.

The Commission will not provide prepayment for any order.

1.15 Time of Delivery: The bidder must specify the approximate timeframe of delivery of items after a request is made by the Commission.

1.0 Delivery Point: The specified shipping address for all items associated with this RFQ is 640 Gulfstream Road, Savannah, GA. 31408.

1.1 Contract PO Document: The Commission will consider its executed Purchase Order (PO) or executed contract between the Vendor and SAC as the primary and binding contract document between SAC and the awarded Vendor.

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 Detailed Specification and Standards: SAC Requests for the equipment to meet the minimum requirements. The specifications of the equipment must meet or exceed the specifications. Specifications for the requested Airfield Lighting Cable can be found in Advisory Circular (AC) 150/5345-7F (Exhibit A), mandated and required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

3.0 Terms and Conditions: By signing this document, the Vendor agrees to abide by all the terms and conditions contained in this RFQ. Any exceptions to the requirements of this RFQ, or the SAC terms and conditions of this RFQ will be noted in writing, with detailed explanation, and included with the RFQ submittal by using the attached exceptions sheet. The contractor acknowledges that taking exceptions to this RFQ may subject the response submittal to be rejected.

3.1 Discussions and Questions: All questions will be submitted in SAC’s procurement portal at https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities All answers to questions will be provided on an addendum via the procurement portal/email by the final date of addendum noted on page 4 of this RFQ.

3.2 The Vendor will not attempt to discuss any aspects of the request with any other party except for the email address described in 3.1 of this RFQ. No verbal agreements will be considered during the bid/quote process. The Commission reserves the right to reject the bid/quote of any Vendor violating this provision.

mailto:accountspayable@flysav.com https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities

3.3 Supplemental Agreements: The awarded vendor may enter into a separate supplemental agreement to further define the level of service requirements over and above the minimum defined in this contract (i.e. invoice requirements, ordering requirements, specialized delivery, etc.). Any supplemental agreement developed as a result of this contract is exclusively between the participating entity and awarded vendor.

3.4 Completeness: All requested information and required forms must be completed, signed, and submitted with this document to constitute a proper bid/quote. The entire package must be returned, complete with all required forms, signature, and information. Failure to complete or comply with any part of the specifications or requirements in this RFQ may constitute a basis of rejection. It is within the right of the Commission to reject any RFQ submittal in this solicitation document.

3.5 Quotation and Quotation Forms Required:

(a) The full proposal will be completed in its entirety.

(a) Local, Small Business Form: If your company does not hold the LSBE designation, please check the box noted as non-applicable. If your company is an LSBE, please complete the form, while also including your LSBE Certificate along with the form in this section.

(b) Vendor Certification Form: Please complete the form in its entirety.

(c) Pricing Sheet: Please include shipment costs and all other associated costs in price.

Warranty information and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) must also be included on the pricing form.

(d) Acknowledgement of Addendum Form: If applicable, please sign and complete the form in its entirety. If not applicable, please note N/A on the form.

3.6 RFQ Procurement Schedule

3.7 Errors: Vendors or their authorized representatives are expected to fully inform themselves as to the conditions, requirements, and specifications before submitting bids/quotes.

Vendors are cautioned not to obliterate, erase, or strike‐over any printed material as set forth in this RFQ. In quoting prices, wherever the Vendor has made an error and has corrected, all such corrections should be initialed by the person signing this RFQ. If errors occur in the extension of prices in the RFQ, the unit prices will govern. Failure to comply

RFQ Opens Friday, August 23, 2024 Questions From Bidders Are Due No Later Than (NLT) 5pm on August 29, 2024 SAC Issues Last Addendum to Answered Questions (if applicable) August 30, 2024 Bidder’s Final Responses Are Due to SAC COB, September 10, 2024 SAC Evaluates Responses September 11, 2024 – October 31, 2024 SAC Makes Contact With the "Successful Bidder" NLT November 1, 2024 SAC Makes Contact With the "Unsuccessful Bidder(s)" NLT November 1, 2024 with this provision may result in rejection of Vendor’s submittal. All documents submitted must be legible.

3.8 Changes/Modifications: No changes or modifications will be made to any Savannah Airport Commission forms or your request may be considered null or void. If changes or modifications are noted by SAC, the bid submitted by Vendor may be rejected.

3.9 Compliance with Laws: The Vendor will obtain and maintain all licenses, permits, liability insurance, workman’s compensation insurance, and maintain compliance with any other federal, state, or local requirements during the term of the contract with SAC.

3.10 Specifications: Whenever mention is made of any article, material, or workmanship to be in accordance with any laws, ordinances, codes, regulations, etc., these requirements will be construed to be the minimum requirements of these specifications.

3.11 Multiple Request: Depending upon product/service being requested, the Vendor may be required to submit more than one RFQ response. Any alternate responses to the RFQ must be brought to the Savannah Airport Commission’s attention and noted on submitted documentation as a separate and alternative request.

3.12 Invoicing: The Commission normally will pay properly submitted Vendor invoices within thirty

(30) days of receipt providing goods and/or services have been delivered, installed (if required), and accepted as specified. Invoices presented for payment must be submitted in accordance with instructions contained on the purchase order (PO) with reference to the PO number and submitted to the correct address for processing.

3.13 Description of Materials: Requests for materials, supplies, or office machinery equipment should be accompanied by copies of detailed factory specifications, ratings, technical data, including accurate descriptions on which requests are based.

3.14 Brand Name: If and wherever brand names, make, manufacturers, trade names, Vendor catalogs, or model numbers are stated, they are for the sole purpose of establishing a grade or quality of material.

3.15 “OR EQUAL” Interpretation: It is the Vendor’s responsibility to prove to SAC that each item offered by the Vendor is equal to the grade or quality of material specified. The Vendor will clearly indicate the product, including brand, catalog, model number, etc. being offered and supply sufficient data in detail to enable an intelligent comparison to be made with the brand or manufacturer specified. Failure to submit the required information may be sufficient grounds for rejection of bid/quote. The Commission will be the sole judge concerning the merits of the RFQ response submitted.

3.16 Quality: All equipment/materials used for the manufacture or construction of any supplies, materials, equipment, or service will be new unless otherwise specified. All materials will be of the best quality, and to the highest grade of workmanship that meet the specs in this document. Materials or service must comply with all applicable Federal, State, or OSHA requirements.

3.17 Acceptance of Material: The equipment/materials delivered will remain the property of the Vendor pending physical inspection and acceptance to the satisfaction of SAC. In the event the material supplied to SAC is found to be defective or does not conform to specifications, the Commission reserves the right to cancel the order upon written notice to the Vendor and return the product(s) to the Vendor at the Vendor’s expense, and to invoke the provisions of the section titled “Default”.

3.18 Default: Any contract made between SAC and the Vendor maybe cancelled by SAC in whole or in part via written notice, upon the vendor’s non‐performance or violation of contract terms. An award may be made to the lowest quoting vendor for material or services specified, and purchases may be made on the open market. The defaulting vendor will be liable for costs to the Commission in excess of the defaulted contract prices. The Vendor will continue the performance of this contract to the extent any part is not terminated under the provisions of this clause.

3.19 Guarantee: The vendor will unconditionally guarantee the equipment/materials and workmanship on all materials and/or equipment for the vendor’s specified guaranteed period, unless otherwise stated. Within the guarantee period, if any defects occur which are due to faulty material and/or services to the complete satisfaction of the Commission. These repairs, replacements, or adjustments will be made only at a time less detrimental to the operation of the Commission’s business.

3.20 Add/Delete Items: During the term of the contract, items and or services may be added and/or deleted to the contract upon agreement between the successful Vendor and SAC.

3.21 Additional Information: Prior to the final selection, Vendors may be required to submit additional information which may be necessary to further evaluate the Vendor’s response and/or qualifications. If such information is required, the Vendor will be notified and will be permitted approximately seven (7) days to submit the information requested.

3.22 Reimbursement: The Commission will not reimburse the Vendor for any costs associated with the preparation and submittal of any RFQ response, or for any travel and/or per diem costs that are incurred.

3.23 Gratuity: The Vendors will not offer gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value to any official, employee or agent of the Commission as a means of influencing consideration of this RFQ.

3.24 Submitted Material: All requests, responses, inquiries, or correspondence relating to, or in‐ reference to this document submitted by Vendors will become the property of the Commission when received. Once an award is made, all excess copies the Vendor’s request may be destroyed.

4.0 SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

4.1 Mandatory Requirements: The Commission has established certain requirements with respect to solicitations to be submitted by Vendors. Whenever the terms “must”, “” or “is” are used in the package, the specifications being referred to is a mandatory requirement.

Failure to meet any requirement(s) may cause rejection of the Vendor’s submittal.

4.2 Tax Exempt: The Commission is exempt from State Sales Tax. If a tax‐ exempt certificate is necessary, please contact the SAC Purchasing Department.

4.3 Demonstrated Capability: N/A

4.4 References: N/A

4.5 Indemnification: Seller/Vendor agrees for itself and its contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, employees, agents, servants, patrons, customers, visitor and licenses to indemnify, protect, save and hold harmless the SAC, its members, directors, officers, employees, and agents against any expense, loss or liability paid, suffered or incurred, including any environmental fines and/or penalties, as a result of any breach by Seller/Vendor, Seller/Vendor’s agents, servants, employees, patrons, contractors or subcontractors, suppliers, customers, visitors or licenses of any covenant or condition of any agreement with Buyer/SAC or as a result of the seller’s/buyer’s work or a product or service provided by seller/vendor or the seller’s/Vendor’s use, occupancy or presence on SAC’s property or the carelessness, negligence or improper conduct of seller/Vendor, seller’s/Vendor’s contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, employees, agents, servants, patrons, customers, visitors, or licenses. Such indemnification will be to the extent caused in whole or in part by negligent acts or omissions by the Seller/Vendor, its contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, employees, agents, servants, patrons, customers, visitors or licensees. Seller/vendor agrees to defend buyer/SAC from any legal or equitable actions brought against buyer/SAC based on the work or a product or service provided by seller/vendor or the carelessness, negligence or improper conduct of Seller/Vendor, Seller’s/Vendor’s contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, employees, agents, servants, patrons, customers, visitors, or licenses.

4.6 Basis of Award: The basis of evaluation will be low bid/quote considering that all specifications are met. All other vendor accommodation that best suits the needs of the Commission will also serve as the basis of the award. Vendor availability to seek or exceed SAC’s specifications and requirements will be considered. Any contract awarded as a result of a selection process is to be awarded to the most responsive and responsible Vendor whose bid is evaluated to be the most advantageous to the Commission, considering price and other factors such as delivery time.

4.7 Changes and Alterations: The Commission reserves the right to make any alterations in the RFQ and/or contract as may be necessary due to changing conditions found during the project. The Vendor will not claim forfeiture of contract by reasons of such changes by the SAC representative. If such changes increase or decrease the amount of the work or materials, the Vendor will be paid according to the quantity of product delivered at the prices established for such work under the contract. Any alterations or changes that diminish the scope of work or materials will not constitute a claim for damages or for the loss of anticipated profits. Any alterations from the original job estimate provided by vendor must be submitted in writing and must be approved by the designated SAC Representative.

4.8 Bonding: N/A

4.9 Statutory Affidavit: N/A

4.10 Cure and Cover Clause: If a successful Vendor fails, or SAC concludes that there is a reasonable likelihood that the Vendor will not be able to timely perform its obligations under this RFQ and/or contract, SAC may (in addition to any other contractual, legal, or equitable remedies) proceed to take any of the following actions after a five (5) day written notice to the Vendor.

(a) Withhold any monies then or next due to the Vendor; or

(b) Terminate the contract and obtain the deliverables (or equivalent) or portion thereof (or equivalent) from a third party, pay the third party for the same, and withhold the amount so paid from any money then or thereafter due party Vendor and hold Vendor liable for any amounts paid to the third party (or parties) to the extent that withholding payments to the Vendor does not cover SAC’s cost of cover.

4.11 The Savannah Airport Commission Reserves the Right:

(a) to reject any or all RFQs or any part thereof; and

(b) to waive any irregularities and/or technicalities on the RFQ; and

(c) to accept the Vendor that is in the best interest of SAC; and

(d) to obtain clarification or additional information; and

(e) to purchase either selected items, or to not select any Vendor or purchase any goods and/or services resulting from this request; and

(f) to reject any Vendor who has previously failed to perform properly or complete on time projects of a similar nature, or

(g) to reject any Vendor whom, investigation shows Vendor, is not in a position to perform the project and/or service as specified in this RFQ.

(h) to cancel a Purchase Order (PO) and/or contract if the vendor fails to meet the obligations/agreement in the bid response (i.e. pricing, agreed time-frame of delivery).

EXHIBIT A: ADVISORY CIRCULATORY

(AC) 150/5345-7F

U.S. Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation

Administration

Advisory Circular

Subject: Specification for L-824

Underground Electrical Cable for

Airport Lighting Circuits

Date: 8/19/2013

Initiated by: AAS-100

AC No: 150/5345-7F

Change:

1. Purpose. This advisory circular (AC) comprises the Federal Aviation Administration

(FAA) specifications for L-824 underground electrical cable for airport lighting circuits.

2. Effective Date. Effective 6 months after the issue date of this AC, only cable qualified with the specifications herein will be listed in AC 150/5345-53, Airport Lighting Equipment

Certification Program.

3. Cancellation. AC 150/5345-7E, Specification for L-824 Underground Electrical Cable for

Airport Lighting Circuits, dated August 2, 2001, is canceled.

4. Application. The FAA recommends the specifications contained in this AC for the development of airport lighting circuits using L-824 underground electrical cable. The use of these specifications is mandatory for airport projects receiving FAA-administered Federal funds under such programs as the Airport Improvement Program or the Passenger Facility Charge Program.

5. Principal Changes. The following principal changes have been incorporated:

a. Updated all references to latest revisions.

b. Updated all internet links for obtaining publications.

c. Deleted FAA-STD-013, Quality Control Program Requirements. Replaced with

ANSI/ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems – Requirements.

6. Metric Units. Throughout this AC, customary English units are used followed with

“soft” (rounded) conversion to metric units. The English units govern.

Michael J. O’Donnell

Director of Airport Safety and Standards http://www.faa.gov/airports/resources/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.current/documentnumber/150_5345-53

AC 150/5345-7F 08/19/2013

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08/19/2013 AC 150/5345-7F

SPECIFICATION FOR L-824 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CABLE FOR

AIRPORT LIGHTING CIRCUITS

1. Scope and Classification.

1.1 Scope. This specification covers requirements for underground electrical cable intended for use in airport lighting circuits.

Type B Single and multiple conductor cables rated 600 volts and 5,000 volts having ethylene propylene insulation and an overall jacket.

Type C Single and multiple conductor cables rated 600 volts and 5,000 volts having cross-linked polyethylene insulation. Multiple conductor cables and shielded cable must have an overall jacket.

This specification does not apply to wire or cable used to manufacture Class A connectors per

AC 150/5345-26, FAA Specification for L-823 Plug and Receptacle, Cable Connectors, or for the manufacture of the transformer leads per AC 150/5345-47, Specification for Series to Series

Isolation Transformers for Airport Lighting Systems.

See AC 150/5340-30, Design and Installation Details for Airport Visual Aids, for additional information about acceptable wire insulation types and installation guidelines. See also AC

150/5370-10, Standards for Specifying Construction of Airports, for additional information about wire insulation types.

2. Applicable Documents.

2.1 General. The following documents in effect on the date of request for approval form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. In the event of conflict, this specification must govern.

2.1.1 American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/International Organization for

Standardization (ISO):

ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems -

Requirements

2.1.2 Insulated Cable Engineers Association, Inc. (ICEA)/ National Electrical Manufacturers

Association (NEMA) Publications:

ANSI/ICEA S-95-658 / NEMA WC70 – 2009 Power Cables Rated 2000 V or Less for

Use in the Distribution of Electrical

Energy

ANSI/ICEA S-96-659 / NEMA WC71 – 1999 Standard for Non-Shielded Cables Rated

2001-5000 V for Use in the Distribution of Electrical Energy http://www.faa.gov/airports/resources/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.current/documentnumber/150_5345-26 http://www.faa.gov/airports/resources/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.current/documentnumber/150_5345-47 http://www.faa.gov/airports/resources/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.current/documentNumber/150_5340-30 http://www.faa.gov/airports/resources/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.current/documentnumber/150_5370-10 http://www.faa.gov/airports/resources/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.current/documentnumber/150_5370-10

ICEA S-93-639 / NEMA WC74 – 2000 5-46 kV Shielded Power Cable for Use in the Transmission and Distribution of

Electrical Energy

ANSI/ICEA T-26-465 / NEMA WC54 – 2008 Guide for Frequency of Sampling

Extruded Dielectric Power, Control, Instrumentation and Portable Cables for

Test

FAA ACs are available for download on the FAA Airports Web site:

http://www.faa.gov/airports/resources/advisory_circulars/.

Copies of ICEA/NEMA publications may be purchased from the International Cable Engineer’s

Association, Inc. (ICEA) website:

www.icea.net/Public_Pages/Documents/NewPowerDocumentsPage.html.

3. Requirements.

3.1 General. The cable must be suitable for the intended application and must be manufactured consistent with the best commercial practices.

3.1.1 Detail Requirements. The cable type must be manufactured per the requirements and options (where applicable) in Table 1.

3.2 Marking. The cable must be durably marked with the manufacturer’s name or trademark, cable trade name or catalog number, conductor size, and voltage rating. The markings must be repeated at regular intervals not exceeding 24 inches (0.6 meters (m)). The markings must not decrease the jacket or insulation thickness to less than the specified value.

4. Quality Assurance Provisions.

4.1 Qualification Requirements.

4.1.1 Qualification Request. Procedures for obtaining qualification approval are in the latest edition of AC 150/5345-53, Airport Lighting Equipment Certification Program.

4.1.2 Qualification Testing. All cable intended for qualification to this AC must comply with the requirements in paragraph 4.2.

4.1.3 Quality Control Provisions. The manufacturer must provide and maintain a quality control program per ANSI/ISO 9001 (an onsite FAA Quality and Reliability Officer (QRO) is not required) or equivalent Department of Defense quality standards (example: MIL-Q-9858A).

4.1.4 Guarantee. The manufacturer must provide the following minimum guarantee for each cable: that the cable has been manufactured and will perform per this specification and that any defect in material or workmanship that may occur during proper and normal use during a period http://www.faa.gov/airports/resources/advisory_circulars/ http://www.icea.net/Public_Pages/Documents/NewPowerDocumentsPage.html http://www.faa.gov/airports/resources/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.current/documentnumber/150_5345-53 of 1 year from the date of installation or a maximum of 2 years from date of shipment will be corrected or replaced by the manufacturer.

4.2 Qualification Testing. Qualification testing must be performed on each insulation type and voltage rating of cable, per Table 1.

4.3 Production Testing. Production sample tests must be performed at the frequency per

ICEA T-26-465/ NEMA WC54. Where no frequency is specified, testing frequency must be determined by the product certification organization. At a minimum, production testing must include the High Voltage Spark and Insulation Resistance.

4.4 Production Test Records. At any time after approval has been granted under this specification, a certified copy of factory test reports on the most recent runs of any type of cable meeting this specification must be made available by the manufacturer upon written request by the FAA. Production testing records must be maintained for a period of 3 years and made available for review by the third-party certifier’s quality inspection personnel.

Table 1. Cable Requirements

CABLE TYPE B C

VOLTAGE RATING, VOLTS 600 5000 600 5000

1. CONDUCTOR

a. Material: Coated and uncoated copper x x x x

b. General Requirements:

ICEA S-95-658, Section 2 x -- x -- ICEA S-96-659, Section 2, non-shielded -- x -- x ICEA S-93-639, Section 2, shielded -- x -- x

c. Stranding: 7-wire Class B strand or x x x x 19-wire Class C strand x x x x

d. Size: AWG 12-4 8-4 12-4 8-4

e. Conductor stress control (conductor shield)

ICEA S-96-659, Section 3, non-shielded -- optional -- optional ICEA S-93-639, Section 3, shielded -- x -- x

2. INSULATION

a. Material:

Ethylene Propylene Rubber

ICEA S-95-658, Class E-1 or E-2 x -- -- -- ICEA S-96-659, Class E-1 or E-2 or E-4, non-shielded -- x -- --

ICEA S-93-639, Class I, II, or IV, shielded -- x -- -- Cross-linked Polyethylene

ICEA S-95-658, Class X-1 or X-2 or X-3 -- -- x -- ICEA S-96-659, Class X-1 or X-2, non-shielded

-- -- -- x

ICEA S-93-639, Class XLPE, shielded -- -- -- x

b. Thickness:

ICEA S-95-658, Table 3-4, column B x -- -- -- ICEA S-95-658, Table 3-4, column A (single cond.)

-- -- x --

ICEA S-95-658, Table 3-4, column B (multi-cond.)

-- -- x --

ICEA S-96-659, Table 4-2 (single cond.), non-shielded

-- x -- x

ICEA S-96-659, Table 4-3 (multi-cond.), non-shielded

-- -- -- x

ICEA S-93-639, Table 4-3, shielded -- x -- x

3. SHIELDING

Nonmetallic covering and metallic tape:

ICEA S-93-639, Section 5 & 6 -- optional -- optional

CABLE TYPE B C

VOLTAGE RATING, VOLTS 600 5000 600 5000

4. MULTIPLE CONDUCTOR CABLE

Cable assembly:

ICEA S-95-658, Section 5 x -- x -- ICEA S-96-659, Section 6, non-shielded -- x -- x ICEA S-93-639, Section 8, shielded -- x -- x

5. JACKET

a. Material:

Heavy-Duty Neoprene ICEA S-95-658, Par. 4.1.3 x -- multi-cond.

ICEA S-96-659, Par. 5.1.3, non-shielded -- x -- optional ICEA S-93-639, Par. 7.1.2, shielded -- x -- x

Heavy-Duty Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene ICEA S-95-658, Par. 4.1.11 x -- multi-cond.

ICEA S-96-659, Par. 5.1.11, nonshielded -- x -- optional ICEA S-93-639, Par. 7.1.10, shielded -- x -- x

Polyvinyl Chloride ICEA S-95-658, Par. 4.1.5 x -- multi-cond.

ICEA S-96-659, Par. 5.1.5, non-shielded -- x -- optional ICEA S-93-639, Par. 7.1.4, shielded -- x -- x

Polyethylene ICEA S-95-658, Par. 4.1.6 x -- multi-cond.

ICEA S-96-659, Par. 5.1.6, non-shielded -- x -- optional ICEA S-93-639, Par. 7.1.5, shielded -- x -- x

Chlorinated Polyethylene, Thermoplastic ICEA S-95-658, Par. 4.1.12 x -- multi-cond.

ICEA S-96-659, Par. 5.1.12, non-shielded -- x -- optional ICEA S-93-639, Par. 7.1.11, shielded -- x -- x

Chlorinated Polyethylene, Cross-Linked, Heavy Duty ICEA S-95-658, Par. 4.1.13 x -- multi-cond.

ICEA S-96-659, Par. 5.1.13, non-shielded -- x -- optional ICEA S-93-639, Par. 7.1.12, shielded -- x -- x

b. Thickness

(1) Single conductor, non-shielded

ICEA S-95-658, Table 4-2 x -- -- -- ICEA S-96-659, Table 4-2 -- x -- optional

CABLE TYPE B C

VOLTAGE RATING, VOLTS 600 5000 600 5000

5. JACKET (continued)

(2) Single conductor, shielded ICEA S-93-639, Table 7-3 -- x -- x

(3) Multiple conductor ICEA S-95-658, Table 4-4 x -- x -- ICEA S-96-659, Table 5-3, non-shielded -- x -- x ICEA S-93-639, Table 7-3, shielded -- x -- x

6. COMPONENT TESTS

Conductor, Conductor stress control layer, Insulation, Insulation shield and Jacket:

ICEA S-95-658, Section 6 x -- x -- ICEA S-96-659, Section 7 -- no shield -- no shield ICEA S-93-639, Section 9 -- shielded -- shielded

7. HIGH VOLTAGE TESTS

Test methods must be per— ICEA S-95-658, Section 6 x -- x -- ICEA S-96-659, Section 7 -- no shield -- no

ICEA S-93-639, Section 9 -- shielded -- shielded

Test voltages must be per a, b, c, or d

a. High voltage – ac ICEA S-95-658, Table 3-4 x -- x -- ICEA S-96-659, Table 4-2 -- no shield -- no shield ICEA S-93-639, Table 4-1 -- shielded -- shielded

b. High voltage - dc (alternate to ac) ICEA S-95-658, Table 3-4 x -- x -- ICEA S-96-659, Table 4-2 -- no shield -- no shield ICEA S-93-639, Table D-1 -- shielded -- shielded

c. High voltage spark test - ac ICEA S-95-658, Table 3-4 x -- x --

d. High voltage spark test - dc (alternate to ac) ICEA S-95-658, Table 3-4 x -- x --

CABLE TYPE B C

VOLTAGE RATING, VOLTS 600 5000 600 5000

8. DISCHARGE RESISTANCE TESTS

Single conductor, non-shielded only ICEA S-96-659, Table 4-5, no jacket -- -- -- x ICEA S-96-659, Table 5-1, with jacket -- x -- x ICEA S-96-659, E-4 Insulation, Tables 4-5 & 7-1 x

9. INSULATION RESISTANCE

ICEA S-95-658, Par. 6.10.2 x -- x --

ICEA S-96-659, Par. 7.11.2 -- no shield

-- no

ICEA S-93-639, Par. 9.12.3 -- shielded -- shielded

10. PARTIAL DISCHARGE

ICEA S-93-639, Par. 9.12.2, shielded -- x -- x

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