Attachment 0001 - SOW-RIPD E4000-21-9-43 Bulk Gas Bldg 208.pdf

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL RIPD: E4000-21-9-43

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION DATE: 22-FEB-21

BULK GAS SYSTEM FOR B208 WELDING

1. GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Convert the existing bulk gas system to provide necessary bulk gasses to the welding operation in

B208. This will include converting an existing PERMA-CYL from Nitrogen to Argon, provide and install two shielding gas mixers, provide and install automatic changeovers for the existing Oxygen and Helium cylinders, provide and install approximately 1000-ft of shielding gas line from bulk system to weld booths and robotic welding system including (22) drops with flow meters for each.

2. STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONS

2.1 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.

2.2 National Standards and Specifications

The following specifications in effect on the Date of Invitation for Bid/Request for Proposal form a part of this purchase description. In the case of conflicting requirements, the more stringent shall apply.

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

2.2.2 American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM).

2.2.3 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

2.2.4 National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standards (NEMA).

2.2.5 American Welding Society (AWS).

2.2.6 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

2.2.6.1 NFPA-70 National Electrical Code

2.2.6.2 NFPA-79 Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery.

3. DESIGN

3.1 General Design Standards

3.1.1 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.

3.1.2 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.

3.1.3 ID DATA PLATE: Each mixing station 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 or Cage Code, 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).

3.1.4 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.

3.1.5 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION (IUID) REGISTRATION: The contractor shall register each mixing station in the IUID Registry. 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 3.1.3.

3.2 Safety, Security and Environmental

3.2.1 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 Rock Island Arsenal. Rock Island Arsenal 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.

3.2.1.1 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.

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

Database (TSDB) and any applicable installation, facility access screening and local security policies and procedures. The COR shall provide guidance to complete the

Access Control Records Check request Form though the Rock Island Arsenal Directorate of Emergency Services.

3.2.1.1.2 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 Rock

Island Arsenal Police Department. The RAMP is discussed in the RIA-JMTC Anti-

Terrorism Training.

3.2.1.1.3 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.

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

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

3.2.1.2.1 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 Rock Island Arsenal –Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center

(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.

3.2.1.2.2 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.

3.2.1.3 No Common Access Cards (CAC) will be issued in support of this project.

3.2.2 FEDERAL MARIJUANA LAWS REMAIN UNCHANGED: Note: Rock Island

Arsenal 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 Rock Island Arsenal may be criminally prosecuted in federal district court. In addition, such individuals may be permanently barred from entering Rock Island Arsenal.

3.2.3 REAL ID: Starting 01-Oct-2021 all personnel entering Rock Island Arsenal will be required to show a Real ID form of identification.

3.2.4 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.

3.2.5 MATERIAL EXCLUSIONS: The equipment shall not contain polychlorinated biphenyl

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

3.2.6 SAFETY REGULATION COMPLIANCE: The contractor shall comply with standard

OSHA and RIA safety standards, including conforming to confined space work requirements when applicable.

3.2.7 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.

4. COMPONENT SPECIFICATION

Equipment: The supplier shall furnish all equipment normally considered by him to be standard for his 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.

4.1 PERMA-CYL Repair and Conversion:

The contractor shall repair and convert the current Chart 1000L Nitrogen Perma-Cyl

(RIA#34213) into an Argon Perma-Cyl. The contractor is responsible for the installation of all components, the purging of any residual gas in the vessel, filling with Argon, and testing for leaks. All work is to be performed onsite at the Rock Island Arsenal.

4.1.1 Vessel Information: The vessel has a model year of 2007. The National Board Number is NB# 182540 and the serial number is SN# CCXK07C102. The vessel currently services

Nitrogen.

4.1.2 Change of Gas: The Perma-Cyl shall be converted to service Argon.

4.1.3 Replacement Components: The contractor is responsible for providing, installing and testing all components necessary for the conversion. The contractor is responsible for ensuring all replacement parts are compatible with the current Perma-Cyl. To include as a minimum but not limited to the following:

4.1.3.1 Analog Gauge: The equipment shall be supplied with (1) analog liquid level gauge.

The model shall be Chart DIFF PG 4.5" 0-100" H2O VITON (or equivalent).

4.1.3.2 Signage: The equipment shall be supplied with (1) 10-inch by 14-inch danger safety sign for Argon.

4.1.3.3 Rupture Disc: The equipment shall be supplied with (1) Rupture Disk that has a ½”

NPT thread connection and a 525 psig rating.

4.1.3.4 Safety: The equipment shall be supplied with (2) safeties that have ½” NPT thread connection and a 350 psig rating.

4.1.3.5 Regulator: The equipment shall be supplied with (1) Pressure Building regulator.

4.2 PERMA-CYL Conversion

The contractor shall convert the current Chart 450L Nitrogen Perma-Cyl (RIA#35130) to service

Argon. The contractor is responsible for the installation of all components, the purging of any residual gas in the vessel, filling with Argon, and testing for leaks. All work is to be performed onsite at the Rock Island Arsenal.

4.2.1 Vessel Information: The vessel has a model year of 2018. The National Board Number is NB# 317449 and the serial number is SN# 31831612. The vessel currently services Nitrogen.

4.2.2 Change of Gas: The Perma-Cyl shall be converted to service Argon.

4.2.3 Replacement Components: The contractor is responsible for providing, installing and testing all components necessary for the conversion. The contractor is responsible for ensuring all replacement parts are compatible with the current Perma-Cyl. To include as a minimum but not limited to the following:

4.2.3.1 Signage: The equipment shall be supplied with (1) 10-inch by 14-inch danger safety sign for Argon.

4.3 Argon – Helium Shielding Gas Mixer

The contractor is responsible for ensuring the system has all necessary valves, regulators, orifices, and piping. The gas mixer shall be installed by a technician who meets the equipment manufacturer’s standards as a qualified installer.

4.3.1 Model Number: The model shall be a Thermco 6105 Indoor Gas Mixer (or equivalent).

4.3.2 Location: It shall be used for indoor applications

4.3.3 Mounting: The equipment shall be floor mounted at the location specified in Figure 1 of the Appendix.

4.3.4 Mixing Range: It shall have a range of 0-50% Helium in Argon.

4.3.5 Flow Rate: The equipment shall support 0-2000 SCFH flow rate.

4.3.6 Inlet Pressure Range: The normal supply gas inlet pressure range for major and minor gasses is 100-psig to 125-psig.

4.3.7 Mixed Gas Outlet Pressure Range: The mixed gas shall have an outlet pressure range of

10-50 PSIG.

4.3.8 Power: The power supplied to the mixer shall be 115 VAC, 50/60 Hz.

4.3.9 Gas Analyzer: The equipment shall be supplied with a Thermco model 7000 thermal conductivity gas analyzer (or equivalent)

4.3.9.1 Flow Controls: The equipment shall have built-in flow controls.

4.3.9.2 Digital Models: The equipment shall have user programmable ranges with automatic linearization.

4.3.9.3 Resolution: The equipment shall have a resolution of 0.1%.

4.3.9.4 Ambient Temperature Limits: The equipment shall have an ambient temperature limits of -10°F to 110°F (-23°C to 43°C).

4.3.9.5 Certification: The gas analyzer must be confirmed correct using a certified standard calibration gas with documented C.O.A. (Certificate of Analysis).

4.3.10 Alarm: The equipment shall be supplied with an alarm package that consists of a digital meter with high/low alarms, horn, horn silence button, and alarm light. The horn shall sound when gas analysis reaches high or low set points on a digital meter. The horn shall be mounted on the panel or enclosure.

4.4 Argon – Oxygen Shielding Gas Mixer

4.4.1 Model: The model shall be a Thermco 6105 Indoor Gas Mixer (or equivalent).

4.4.2 Location: It shall be used for indoor applications.

4.4.3 Mounting: The equipment shall be floor mounted at the location specified in Figure 1 of the Appendix.

4.4.4 Mixing Range: It shall have a range of 0-50% Oxygen in Argon.

4.4.5 Flow Rate: The equipment shall support 0-2000 SCFH flow rate.

4.4.6 Inlet Pressure Range: The normal supply gas inlet pressure range for major and minor gasses is 100-psig to 125-psig.

4.4.7 Mixed Gas Outlet Pressure Range: The mixed gas shall have an outlet pressure of 10-50

PSIG.

4.4.8 Power: The power supplied to the mixer shall be 115 VAC, 50/60 Hz.

4.4.9 Gas Analyzer: The equipment shall be supplied with a Thermco model 7000 thermal conductivity gas analyzer (or equivalent)

4.4.9.1 Flow Controls: The equipment shall have built-in flow controls.

4.4.9.2 Digital Models: The equipment shall have user programmable ranges with automatic linearization.

4.4.9.3 Resolution: The equipment shall have a resolution of 0.1%.

4.4.9.4 Ambient Temperature Limits: The equipment shall have an ambient temperature limits of -10°F to 110°F (-23°C to 43°C).

4.4.9.5 Certification: The gas analyzer must be confirmed correct using a certified standard calibration gas with documented C.O.A. (Certificate of Analysis).

4.4.10 Alarm: The equipment shall be supplied with an alarm package that consists of a digital meter with high/low alarms, horn, horn silence button, and alarm light. The horn shall sound when gas analysis reaches high or low set points on a digital meter. The horn shall be mounted on the panel or enclosure.

4.5 Bulk Oxygen Station

4.5.1 Cylinders: The contractor is not responsible for providing the cylinders as part of this contract. The specifications for the (4) Oxygen cylinders used for this system are as follows:

4.5.1.1 Size: The Oxygen cylinders are Size 200 High Pressure Industrial Cylinders. The outer diameter is 9-inches and has a length of 51-inches.

4.5.1.2 Connection: The cylinders have a CGA-540 connection.

4.5.2 Tank Switchover Device: The Oxygen changeover shall be Series 220 HP semi-automatic enclosure (or equivalent). The system shall have a delivery range of 50-200 PSI. The device shall have (2) 36-inch pigtails per side with CGA-540 integrated check valves and headers. The system shall be equipped with a light indicating system.

4.6 Bulk Helium Station

4.6.1 Cylinders: The contractor is not responsible for providing the cylinders as part of this contract. The specifications for the Helium cylinders used for this system are as follows:

4.6.1.1 Size: The Helium cylinders are Size 200 High Pressure Industrial Cylinders. The outer diameter is 9-inches and has a length of 51-inches.

4.6.1.2 Connection: The cylinders have a CGA-580 connection.

4.6.2 Cylinder Cradle: The contractor shall provide (2) assembled 12 Pack cradles with manifolds for Helium cylinders. The cradles and manifolds shall be compatible with the cylinders described in 4.6.1.

4.6.3 Tank Switchover Device: The Helium changeover shall be Series 220 HP semi-automatic enclosure (or equivalent). The system shall have a delivery range of 50-200 PSI. The device shall have (1) 36-inch pigtail per side with CGA 580H integrated check valves and headers. The system shall be equipped with a light indicating system.

4.7 Distribution/ Delivery System to Weld Area

The contractor shall provide and install a gas distribution system to supply a mix of both Argon

– Oxygen and Argon – Helium gases to the weld cells inside of Building 208. The contractor shall make all building penetrations for the gas distribution lines.

4.7.1 Piping: The total amount of piping required equates to approximately 1000 ft. It is the responsibility of the contractor to determine the accurate amount of piping needed to create a fully functioning system. Piping shall be 0.75-inch Cu type “K” cleaned for service and capped.

“K” represents the tubing code for the copper tubing which signifies the thicker wall of tubing.

4.7.2 Argon – Helium: One supply line will supply 75% Argon – 25% Helium.

4.7.2.1 Shielding Gas Station Drop: The contractor is responsible for the installation of an

Argon – Helium shielding gas drop in each weld cell location specified in Figure 1 of the

Appendix.

4.7.2.1.1 Model: The model shall be SPPRD02082101MG (or equivalent). It shall have a diameter of ½-inch and a length of 22.3-inches with a brass ball valve, flowmeter, and drip leg.

4.7.2.1.2 Flowmeter: The contractor is responsible for the installation of Flowmeter on each station drop for Argon – Helium gas mix with 50 psig inlet and 5/8-18 outlet connection. The flow range shall include 10-140 SCFH.

4.7.3 Argon – Oxygen: One supply line will supply 98% Argon – 2% Oxygen

4.7.3.1 Shielding Gas Station Drop: The contractor is responsible for the installation of an

Argon – Oxygen shielding gas drop in each weld cell location specified in Figure 1 of the

Appendix.

4.7.3.1.1 Model: The model shall be SPPRD02082102MG (or equivalent). It shall have a diameter of ½-inch and a length of 22.3-inches with a brass ball valve, flowmeter, and drip leg.

4.7.3.1.2 Flowmeter: The contractor is responsible for the installation of Flowmeter on each station drop for Argon – Oxygen gas mix with 50 psig inlet and 5/8-18 outlet connection. The flow range shall include 10-70 SCFH.

5. APPROVAL/SHIPPING

5.1 Shipping

5.1.1 RESPONSIBILITY: The contractor is responsible for delivery of the equipment to the

Rock Island Arsenal. 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.

5.1.2 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-JMTC contracting officer.

5.1.3 RECEIVER: All shipments to Rock Island Arsenal including installation tools and/or replacement parts, as well as the original shipment of the equipment, shall be marked “ATTN:

Mr. Joe Carpentier or Mr. Robert McClure, TARA-IFF”. Items not correctly marked are subject to being returned at the vendor’s expense.

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

5.2 Installation

5.2.1 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 Rock Island Arsenal.

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

5.2.3 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.

5.2.4 SET-UP: The contractor shall be responsible for set-up and connection of the equipment.

5.2.5 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."

5.3 Completion

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

5.3.1.1 Set-up completion by the contractor.

5.3.1.2 Successful completion of performance testing at Rock Island Arsenal.

5.3.1.3 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.

5.3.1.4 Complete documentation packages are delivered.

Appendix

Figure 1: System Component Locations