Attachment 1_Description of Requirement_Ultrasonic Wheel Cleaner(20200828).pdf

Description of Requirement

Ultrasonic Wheel Cleaner, Bldg. 102 August 28, 2020

1. Requirement Overview: The 172d Maintenance Squadron (MXS), Jackson MS, is tasked to routinely clean and service its fleet of C17A aircraft wheels. An Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine is the best option to reduce average cleaning operations hours per wheel, which would increases mission affectedness.

2. Minimum Specifications Stainless Steel Construction Must be able to process a load up to 500lbs total wheel weight, with minimal operator action, to prevent possible injury to personnel.

Must be able to process two (2) Boeing C17A main landing gear wheels in a single cleaning. Single wheel dimensions: 23.5”W x 16.5”D Approximate Dimensions as follows;

• Installation area has available floor space of 98”W x 70”D. Entire system must fit within this available area.

• Overall measurements: 80" left to right by 65" front to back. 80" high and with 40” working height.

• Tank Dimensions: 63" left to right by 28" front to back and no less than 29" deep (minimum 22" liquid depth).

• Working Dimensions: 59" left to right. 28" front to back. 22" liquid depth.

• Platform Dimensions: 56" left to right and 24" front to back.

• Process: Machine Wash

• Process Temperature: minimum 160 ºF

• Must be able to heat detergent to range 145-165F within 30 minutes

• Must use 40kHz ultrasonic transducers equal to or greater than 50 watts per gallon to reduce paint damage to wheels

• Ultrasonic generators must have frequency sweeping of ultrasonic coverage to minimize damage to wheel painted surfaces.

Must have:

• Minimum 25 Gallon Per Minute recirculation/filtration system with:

• One (1) bucket strainer.

• One (1) centrifugal, direct drive pump.

• One micron bag filter housed in a stainless steel canister.

• One (1) surface sparger.

• One (1) bottom sparger.

• Strainer, pump and filter housing should be located outside of the unit.

• Bottom tank debris removal access

• Single point electrical connection

Description of Requirement

Ultrasonic Wheel Cleaner, Bldg. 102 August 28, 2020

• Must have capability to use a powered pump configuration to expel used detergent for containment and reclamation

• Provide means via power and operational emergency safety features to prevent pinch points

• Unit should have HMI (Touchscreen Controls)

• Unit should feature a touchscreen graphical display for programming/editing.

• Auto Alarm with light in case power levels rise or fail beyond process limits

2.1. Installation and Training

Provide on-site operator training on the new Ultrasonic Wheel unit; to include, correct operational processes and any regular minor maintenance or servicing required.

Contractor will provide a licensed and certified plumber and will have to be on site to disconnect the air and drainage from existing machine and install air and drainage to the new machine. Shop will be in charge of removing existing unit.

Contractor will provide a licensed and certified electrician and will have be on site to disconnect power from the existing machine and install power to the new machine.

3. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures.

The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the local installation’s Security Forces, Director of Emergency Services or local Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HAF and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

4. Contractor Reporting.

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance for services provided under this contract for the 172d Maintenance Squadron via the secure data collection site. The contractor shall completely fill in all the required data fields using the following web address: http://www.sam.gov/. Reporting inputs shall be for the labor executed during the period of the performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year and within 30 days of contract completion prior to final payment approval. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at http://www.sam.gov .

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