Attachment 1 - BON PIT Spare Parts PD.pdf

Purchase Description (PD) for the Bonneville PIT Detection ITS Shield Spare Parts

1 REFERENCES

ASTM D792 (2013) Density and Specific Gravity

ASTM D638 (2014) Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

ASTM D2240 (2015; E 2017) Standard Test Method for Rubber Property - Durometer Hardness

ASTM D1894 (2014) Static and Kinetic Coefficients of Friction of Plastic Film and Sheeting

ASTM D256 (2024) Standard Test Methods for Determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics

ASTM D570 (1998; E 2010; R 2010) Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics

ASTM D4020 (2011) Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Molding and Extrusion Materials

2 INTRODUCTION

The US Army Corps of Engineers – Portland District has a requirement to solicit supply and delivery of spare sections of Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE) fabricated into antenna skid caps for the

Bonneville (BON) Passive Interrogation Transponder (PIT) Ice and Trash Sluiceway (ITS) Shield as identified in this Purchase Description (PD). See Attachment A1 for photo of BON PIT ITS Shield with antenna skid caps. Fabricate and deliver the UHMW-PE skid caps in accordance with the terms of the contract as defined in the Purchase Description and comply with all local, state, and federal regulations.

3 DELIVERY LOCATION

The delivery site is Bradford Island Service Building located at Bradford Island, Cascade Locks, OR.

Contractor access to the delivery site will be from the Oregon side of the Project via Interstate 84 Exit 40.

Contractor must coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to delivery to gain access to the delivery site.

4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

All work under this contract must be completed within 180 calendar days of award.

5 ATTACHMENTS

A1 Reference Photo A2 Reference Drawings

6 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Provide all equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, testing, and supervision necessary to fabricate and deliver the UHMW-PE antenna skid caps, as specified herein.

6.1 Two UHMW-PE Sections for PIT ITS Shield, CLIN 0001

Provide all pre-work submittals as listed in Section 7 SUBMITTALS for Government review and approval prior to the start of any work. Fabricate and deliver two sections of UHMW-PE fabricated into two antenna skid caps for the new BON PIT ITS Shield based on the specifications of the reference drawings in

Attachment A2. Payment will be made upon delivery. Amount will be measured by job.

6.2 OPTION – Two Additional UHMW-PE Sections for PIT ITS Shield, CLIN 0002

Provide all pre-work submittals as listed in Section 7 SUBMITTALS for government review and approval prior to the start of any work. Fabricate and deliver two additional sections of UHMW-PE fabricated into two additional antenna skid caps for the new BON PIT ITS Shield per reference drawings in Attachment A2.

Payment will be made upon delivery. Amount will be measured by job.

7 SUBMITTALS

Submit the following submittals via email to the COR for approval within 30 calendar days of Contract Award. Submittals a. through f. must be approved prior to on-site work beginning. The Government review period will be 14 calendar days.

a. Project Schedule

b. Quality Control Plan (QCP)

c. Shop Drawings

d. Assembly Plan

e. Product Data - Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE)

7.1 Project Schedule

a. Submit a Project Schedule that includes at a minimum:

1) Submission of all submittals listed in Section 7 SUBMITTALS for approval by the COR.

2) Preparatory meeting and initial demonstration of performance.

3) Anticipated start and end dates for work under each task.

4) Government inspection of completed work.

7.2 Quality Control Plan

Submit the Quality Control Plan (QCP) for Government acceptance. Identify the Quality Control Manager in the plan. Fabrication cannot begin until the QCP has been accepted. Identify the Contractor’s Quality Control (CQC) System Manager in this plan. The Contractor, not the Government is responsible for quality control actions necessary to meet the quality standards set forth by the contract.

7.3 Shop Drawings

Contractor must fabricate antenna skid caps as specified in the drawings provided in Attachment A2. Submit shop drawings of amendments for Government acceptance. Show complete details of materials, tolerances, and connections on the shop drawings. Include catalog cuts, templates, fabrication and assembly details, and type, grade, and class of materials, as appropriate in the shop drawings. Provide a table containing a list of all members and a reference to each material certificate and test report that applies to that member.

7.4 Assembly Plan

Submit Assembly Drawings including UHMW-PE indicating the sequence of fabrication and assembly and provide details for connecting the adjoining fabricated components in the shop. Identify assembly details in the required order of assembly and details of witness points as described in th is document.

7.5 Product Data - Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE)

a. Submit Feature Specific UHMW-PE Material Product Data showing the materials selected for use are in compliance with the requirements of this SOW. UHMW-PE must conform to the following physical and mechanical properties:

i. Minimum specific gravity of 0.034 lbs/in3 per ASTM D792.

ii. Minimum tensile strength of 4,000 psi per ASTM D638.

iii. Minimum durometer hardness of D65 per ASTM D2240.

iv. Maximum coefficient of friction against steel of 0.20 per ASTM D1894.

v. Minimum notched lzod impact strength at 23 degrees C of 22.5 ft-lbs/in per ASTM

D256.

vi. No (zero percent) water absorption per ASTM D570.

b. The UHMW-PE material must be stabilized for ultraviolet radiation via 2.5 percent carbon black or other equivalent stabilizer. The fabricated form must be formulated from 100 percent virgin resin.

The virgin resin must be a cross-linked homopolymer of ethylene and have an intrinsic viscosity (IV) between 22.0 and 28.0 dl/g per ASTM D4020.

c. Submit UHMW-PE assembly shop drawings for the Government approval.

7.6 Shop Assembly

Perform fabrication and assembly in an indoor, climate-controlled shop. Closely check each item to ensure that all necessary clearances have been provided. A Government Representative must complete a shop inspection prior to delivery of parts. Immediately remedy disclosed errors or defects without cost to the

Government.

8 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

8.1 Project Access

a. Arrangement and scheduling of delivery must be coordinated through the COR with the Project Staff .

b. The delivery hours of the Project Staff are Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Fridays are non-working days. Delivery must occur during the normal working hours of the Project Staff. Delivery must not occur on a federal holiday. Submit the intended working hours of staff on site and identify any employees working in any capacity.

c. Security of the Contractor's property and items furnished under this Contract are the Contractor's responsibility.

8.2 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program

The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 10 business days after the initial contract award.

9 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

9.1 Prework Conference

A prework conference will be coordinated between COR and Contractor within 14 calendar days after Contract Award to discuss prework submittals, personnel, scheduling, and review contract requirements.

9.2 Invoicing

Payment will be made for completed and accepted work. Provide invoicing that includes signed invoice, daily logs and summary sheets. Coordinate with COR prior to submission of invoice. Submit PDF invoice via email to the COR.

9.3 Damages Caused by the Contractor

Contractor must be held accountable and liable to the Government for any damages to Government facilities, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, plantings (except those impacted by the intended work), or grounds (including roads) caused by the Contractors or their employees.

9.4 Government Holidays

The Contractor is not required to perform services on the following recognized Federal holidays: New Year’s Day, Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.