Attach 1 - HVAC TRANE Training SOO.pdf

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES

FOR

AIR FORCE CIVIL ENGINEER CENTER

TRANE VENDOR TRAINING

6 November 2024

1.0 Purpose. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center/Force Development Division is requesting Trane equipment and systems training to support Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (Air Force Specialty Code 3E1X1) military personnel and Federal Wage System (Series 5306 and 5415) civilian personnel across operational locations worldwide. The intended training objective to be purchased will provide HVAC/R students exposure and hands-on experience with the set-up, operation and troubleshooting of commercial systems, advanced electrical troubleshooting, refrigeration troubleshooting and chilled water system fundamentals. This training must also cover the operation, diagnosis and troubleshooting of the Trane Precedent and Voyager rooftops with ReliaTel™ and/or Symbio 700 controls; the operating characteristics, physical relationships, operation and checkout of 140-ton to 500-ton RTAC chillers; the operation, diagnosis and troubleshooting for the Trane CGAM air cooled scroll chiller (ACS), with additional detailed coverage of R-410a refrigeration system components, chiller logging and maintenance procedures.

2.0 Requirement. The contractor shall provide courses and certifications in accordance with the Blanket Purchase Agreement after confirming the individual placing the order is on the Authorized Government Representative (AGR) list.

3.0 Blanket Purchase Agreement Elements.

3.1 Ordering Period: This requirement is a three (3) year ordering period.

3.2 AGR List: The contractor shall only perform services when directed by an individual listed on the AGR list. Personnel on the AGR list are authorized to purchase courses on a Government Purchase Card (GPC) up to $25,000 (if available).

3.3 Training Courses: The contractor shall upon notification by the Contracting Office or AGR through the issuance of an authorized order, provide courses included on the approved price list. The contractor shall provide and accomplish the following training courses:

3.3.1 HVAC Electrical Troubleshooting.

The contractor shall instruct and train a maximum of twenty (20) students annually on the fundamentals and advanced skills of troubleshooting residential and commercial HVAC electrical system problems. The training must include classroom curriculum and hands-on objectives with the contractor providing attendees course materials (i.e. student handouts, manuals, tools and equipment).

The contractors training package will include:

o Electrical safety o Basics of series, parallel and series-parallel circuits o Reading complex wiring diagrams o Control logic and sequence of operation o Characteristics of single-phase and three-phase motors and their associated control components o Operation of Trane equipment components, controls and safeties o Maintenance requirements for longer operating life of electrical components o Practice systematic methods of electrical troubleshooting for all major HVAC products

3.3.2 Air Conditioning Service.

The contractor shall instruct and train a maximum of sixteen (16) students annually on the essential skills needed to perform competent service work on residential and commercial HVAC refrigeration system. The training must include classroom curriculum and hands-on objectives with the contractor providing attendees course materials (i.e. student handouts, manuals, tools and equipment).

The contractors training package will include:

o Safety o Refrigeration instruments o Basic refrigerant cycle o System logging o Metering devices o Measure and adjust superheat and sub-cooling o Refrigerant recovery, leak testing, and evacuation o Start-up and system analysis

3.3.3 Chilled Water Systems Service.

The contractor shall instruct and train a maximum of sixteen (16) students annually on a systems approach to maintaining and diagnosing problems involving chilled water piping systems from a service perspective. The students should learn how to utilize water flows to obtain efficient chiller operation and how water conditions provide efficient operation or can damage components. The training must include classroom curriculum and hands-on objectives with the contractor providing attendees course materials (i.e. student handouts, manuals, tools and equipment).

The contractors training package will include:

o Safe practices o Water principles as applied to a chilled water system o Calculate the loop size in a chilled water system o Variable frequency drives o Water flow calculations and adjustments o Balancing valves o Calculate unit capacity on a chiller by using proper tools and methods

3.3.4 Commercial Service.

The contractor shall instruct and train a maximum of twelve (12) students annually on commercial unit and systems operation, set-up, and troubleshooting. The training must include classroom curriculum and hands-on objectives with the contractor providing attendees course materials (i.e. student handouts, manuals, tools and equipment).

The contractors training package will include:

o Safe practices o Interpretation of refrigeration system temperature and pressure readings o Troubleshooting common refrigeration system issues o Airflow fundamentals and measurements o Combustion analysis and determine combustion efficiency o Psychrometric charts o Economizer applications o Building systems used in commercial HVAC applications

3.3.5 CGAM/ACS Chiller.

annually on the operation, diagnosis and troubleshooting for the CGAM/ACS air cooled scroll chiller, with additional detailed coverage of R-410a refrigeration system components, chiller logging and maintenance procedures. The students should learn the Trane CGAM/ACS Scroll Compressors construction, operation, maintenance requirements and troubleshooting as well as the factory recommended installation, start-up procedures and chiller logging. The training must include classroom curriculum and hands-on objectives with the contractor providing attendees course materials (i.e. student handouts, manuals, tools and equipment).

The contractors training package will include:

o Safe practices o Chiller construction and the relationship of components o Field charging, handling and troubleshooting of R-410a scroll refrigerant systems o Compressor protection processes o Control start sequence and operating control logic o Proper unit charge using proper tools and procedures o Liquid level identification (LLID) binding o Chiller service reports o Trend log creation

3.3.6 Precedent/Voyager Rooftops.

annually on the Trane Precedent and Voyager rooftops with ReliaTel™ and/or Symbio 700 controls. The students should learn the mechanical, electrical and control systems of these units and become knowledgeable in the start-up, maintenance and troubleshooting requirements of this HVAC equipment. The training should include updates for the units including fans, compressors and refrigerant. The training must include classroom curriculum and hands-on objectives with the contractor providing attendees course materials (i.e. student handouts, manuals, tools and equipment).

The contractors training package will include:

o Safe practices o CV, SZVAV, MZVAV and eFlex unit operation and proper airflow adjustment o Interpreting ReliaTel schematics o Proper gas heating checkout and troubleshooting o Test and troubleshoot Zone Sensor modules o Troubleshoot and service Precedent/Voyager rooftops with ReliaTel controls o Operation of the ReliaTel economizer with CO2 and DCV control o Troubleshoot and service Precedent and Voyager rooftops with Symbio 700 controls o Interpret Symbio 700 control schematics o Identify system components that make up the Symbio 700 control platform.

3.3.7 RTAC Rotary Chillers.

annually on the Trane RTAC rotary chillers. The students should learn the operation, diagnostics and maintenance on the RTAC rotary chillers with an emphasis on the operational characteristics of the GP2 compressor, Falling Film evaporator and E-coil design condenser. The training should include the Tracer™ CH530 micro electronic control system, refrigeration system components and chiller operation using ANSI® Trane wiring diagrams with an emphasis on understanding the Adaptive control system logic as well as Tracer CH530 control architecture and components. The training must include classroom curriculum and hands-on objectives with the contractor providing attendees course materials (i.e. student handouts, manuals, tools and equipment).

The contractors training package will include:

o Safe practices o Operating characteristics of 140-ton to 500-ton Trane RTAC rotary chiller machines o RTAC chiller construction and the physical relationship of components o GP2 compressor construction, operation and checkout o Falling Film evaporator construction and operation o Tracer CH530 control architecture and operating logic o Field maintenance and limitations of the Trane RTAC rotary chiller

4.0 BPA Orders.

4.1 Timelines.

The contractor shall follow all timelines prescribed in this Statement of Objectives.

4.1.1 Order RFQs: The Government will submit a Request for Quote (RFQ) to the contractor for each order to include the requested course date and number of students. The contractor shall submit a completed quote to the Government for all training courses in the RFQ. Unless otherwise stated in the RFQ, the contractor shall submit their quote to the Government within seven working days of receiving a RFQ.

4.1.2 Orders: The contractor shall reserve course seats immediately upon receiving the notification of a valid order. If courses are delayed due to network issues, weather, etc., the contractor shall provide written notification to the AGR detailing the delay and coordinate new course completion date.

4.2 Price Lists.

The contractor shall provide an updated price list to the Government on an annual basis. Changes in pricing must be approved by the Contracting Officer before being implemented into the BPA. Changes to the price list may be made when appropriate and should provide the Government the best pricing possible at the time of an order.

4.3 Order Limits.

Those on the AGR list may submit individual orders up to $25,000.00 using a Government Purchase Card. Contracting Officers from the 772 ESS will submit all orders above $25,000, up to the individual purchase limit of $325,000.00. The established ceiling for this BPA is $730,000. Orders shall not exceed the total ceiling limit of $730,000.00 between all awarded training BPA orders, over the life of the BPA, which shall not exceed three (3) years.

4.3.1 AGRs: No order shall be considered valid by the contractor unless it is placed by an authorized individual as indicated on the AGR letter, or by a warranted Contracting Officer from 772 ESS, Tyndall AFB. AGR letter will be updated by the Government; the contractor shall ensure the most current one is being used when receiving an order.

4.4 Payment.

4.4.1 Invoices for orders between $2,500 and $25,000 may be submitted to the AGR for payment via Government Purchase Card (if available).

4.4.2 Invoices for orders over $25,000 and up to $325,000.00 shall be submitted through WAWF. Please follow the instructions under FAR Clause 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.