Attachment 1.pdf

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION FOR

Thermatron 15 kW Radio Frequency Dielectric Heat Sealer

1 SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This specification shall be used to purchase a Thermatron 15 kW Radio Frequency Dielectric Heat Sealer for use with vinyl or polyether based polyurethane material.

1.2 Intended Application. The sealing machine shall be capable of bonding the following areas of vinyl or polyether based polyurethane material, using optimum press pressure and conventional aluminum electrodes in four (4) seconds or less:

Total Thickness (inches) Area (Square Inches)

0.008 20

0.016 34

0.024 42

0.040 50

0.080 60

2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Issues of Publications. The following documents of the issue date in effect on the date of request for proposal form a part of this specification to the extent applicable, or as specified herein. Within the specification, they shall be referred to by their basic designation only.

2.1.1 Government Publications.

Code of Federal Regulations

29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction 40 CFR 261 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

Federal Standards

FED-STD-313D Material Safety Data, Transportation Data, And Disposal Data For Hazardous Materials Furnished To Government Activities

(Application for copies should be addressed to Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402) (Activities outside the federal government may obtain copies of federal specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions as specified in the General Information section of the Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions. The index is for sale on a subscription basis from the General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service, Specification Section, East 470 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Suite 8100, Washington, DC 20407.)

(Single copies of this specification, and other federal specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions required by activities outside the federal government for bidding purposes are available without charge from the General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service, Specification Section, East 470 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Suite 8100, Washington, DC 20407.)

(Federal government activities may obtain copies of federal standardization documents and the Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions from established distribution points in their agencies. Electronic copies may be obtained from https://assist.daps.dla.mil/.)

ATTACHMENT 1

SPMYM3-21-Q-1S01

ITEMS 0001, 0002

SPEC-982-16-013

REVISION 1.0

2.2 Other publications. The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.

Unless a specific issue is identified, the issue in effect on the date of invitation for bids or request for proposal shall apply.

American National Standards institute Inc. (ANSI)

ANSI/AMT B11.19 Performance Criteria for Safeguarding

(Application for copies should be addressed to American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 1899 L Street, NW, 11th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. Electronic copies may be obtained from https://www.ansi.org/.)

American Welding Society

AWS AWS-D1.1 Structural Welding Code

(Application for copies should be addressed to American Welding Society (AWS), 8669 NW 36st, Suite 130, Miami, FL 33166. Electronic copies may be obtained from https://www.aws.org/.)

National Electric

NEMA ICS 1 Industrial Controls and Systems NEMA MG 1 Motors and Generators NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment

(Application for copies should be addressed to National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), 1300 N 17th St., Suite 900, Rosslyn, VA 22209. Electronic copies may be obtained from https://www.nema.org/.)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

NFPA 70 National Electrical Code NFPA 79 Electrical Standards for Industrial Equipment

(Application for copies should be addressed to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7474.

Electronic copies may be obtained from https://www.nfpa.org/.)

2.3 Order of precedence. Unless otherwise noted herein or in the contract, in the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

3 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General Description of System. This specification shall be used to purchase a Thermatron 15 kW Radio Frequency Dielectric Heat Sealer for use with vinyl or polyether based polyurethane material. The equipment shall also include the verification of operation of the equipment by the manufacturer.

3.2 General Equipment Requirements. All materials and parts comprising the system shall be new, of current design and manufacture, and shall not have been in prior service except as required for factory testing.

Standard, off the shelf components with proven reliability shall be used wherever possible to increase performan models which, on the day this solicitation is issued, has been designed, engineered and sold, or is being s published catalogs or brochures. Products such as prototype unit, preproduction model, or experimental unit do not qualify as meeting this requirement.

The equipment shall be complete, so that when connected to the utilities identified herein, it can be used for the function for which it is designed and constructed.

3.3 Operating Environment. The proposed system will be operated in a heavy industrial environment and shall be capable of continuous operation over an extended period of time with minimal maintenance and upkeep.

The equipment shall be suitable for operation in an indoor industrial environment, at variable ambient temperatures of 50oF to 90oF, with high humidity.

3.4 Electrical. All electrical equipment shall conform to the appropriate standards listed in Section 2 of this document, as well as industry accepted norms.

3.4.1 Source. The equipment delivered and all accessary parts shall operate from a single source of primary power.

3.4.2 Grounding. All exposed, non-current carrying metal parts on the equipment shall be maintained at common, zero ground potential. Grounding shall conform to the applicable articles in NFPA 70 and 79.

3.4.3 Overcurrent Protection. Shall conform to the applicable articles in NFPA 70 and 79.

3.4.4 NRTL Approval. The control system shall be housed in a NEMA rated electrical enclosure that is NRTL approved per OSHA 29CFR1910. A standard NRTL field evaluation is allowed for approval.

3.4.5 Energy Isolating Devices. Equipment provided by the contract shall provide energy isolating devices (e.g.

safety switches, valves, etc.), to protect personnel from hazardous energy. The devices shall be designed and manufactured such that the device can be locked in the user selected position (ON/OFF) to prevent inadvertent or unauthorized change. The contractor shall ensure that all energy isolating devices installed or modified are capable of being locked. This includes both mechanical and electrical devices.

3.5 Motors. The motors shall conform to the appropriate standards listed in Section 2 of this document, as well as industry accepted norms. The intended application for this equipment shall be evaluated to determine the required motor type, along with the requirements below. Servomotors are servomechanisms and shall not be required to be in accordance with NEMA MG-1.

3.5.1 Enclosures. All electric motors shall be the totally enclosed, fan cooled style

3.5.2 Mountings. The motor shall be mounted for vibration isolation.

3.5.3 Duty Cycle. The motor shall have a duty cycle that is appropriate for the intended application and usage.

3.5.4 Efficiency. The motor shall be a premium efficiency motor for energy efficiency.

3.5.5 Bearings. The motor bearings shall be of the sealed for life and permanently lubricated type. Unnecessary grease fittings or plug holes shall be removed. The bearings shall provide the proper lubrication to support intermittent use and long-term storage.

3.5.6 Motor Controller. The motor controller shall be designed to allow for a reduced voltage or soft start, at less than full load current to reduce the electric current surge of the motor during start-up.

3.6 Personnel Safety and Health Requirements. All machine parts, components, mechanisms, and assemblies

ANSI/AMT B20.1 that are applicable to the equipment itself. Covers, platforms, guard rails, belt guards, and safety devices shall be provided for all parts of the equipment that present a safety hazard. The safety devices shall not interfere with the operation or maintenance of the equipment. The safety devices shall be removable to facilitate inspection, maintenance, and repair of the part. Additional safety and health requirements shall be as specified in other paragraphs of this specification.

3.7 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Offeror's and contractors are required to submit Material Safety Data as hazardous materials. Hazardous Materials shall include any material which, by virtue of its potentially dangerous nature (e.g., toxic, flammable, corrosive, oxidizing,p irritating, sensitizing, reactive), requires controls in its use, packaging, handling, storage, or stowage, to assure adequate safety to life and property.

This definition is intended to apply to proprietary industrial, commercial, or locally prepared blends, mixtures, formulations, or compounds of gases, liquids, and solids intended for use at the job site. Any other material that has been designated by a Government technical representative as potentially hazardous where materials are being used.

3.8 Audible Noise Levels. During normal operation, the equipment shall not produce noise levels greater than 84 dB(A) at the hearing zone of the operator's work position (In this case "hearing zone" is defined as a sphere within a two foot diameter surrounding the head) nor at any other point at a distance of three (3) feet from the equipment, as measured on the "A" weighted scale of a calibrated Type II or better sound level meter at slow response under all operating and service conditions.

3.9 Environmental Protection. The unit shall be designed and constructed so that during operation, service, transportation and storage conditions described herein, including final disposal, the equipment will comply with all applicable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) restrictions for materials classified as hazardous to the environment in effect on the date of the contract. The equipment described herein shall not contain or emit material hazardous to the ecological system as prescribed by federal, state, and local statutes in effect at the point of installation.

3.10 Hazardous Material Exclusions. Supplies being used in the performance of this contract, or materials being provided as part of the equipment shall be free of known hazardous materials. Definitions of hazardous materials are specified in the latest version, including revisions adopted during the term of the contract, of Federal Standard No. 313. Notwithstanding any other hazardous material usage permitted in this contract, radioactive materials or instruments capable of producing ionizing radiation as well as materials which contain asbestos, mercury, cadmium, lithium, methylene chloride, lead (=or>0.06%), or polychlorinated

3.11 Painting. The exterior and interior of all enclosures, and all components, shall be painted or fabricated of ma standard practice provided it results in a highly wear resistant finish which ensures continued protection against the shipyards salt water marine operating environment under all service conditions. Prior to painting, surfaces shall be properly cleaned, prepared and primed. Lead base or chromium base paints are prohibited.

3.12 Caution - Warning Plates. l be securely

attached to the equipment in visible locations, with any safety precautions to be observed by the operator or maintenance personnel permanently marked on the plates.

3.13 Identification Plate. An identification plate shall be furnished with the equipment. A nameplate shall be of manufacture, amp rating of largest motor, and any other pertinent information for identifying the part as a unique component of the system.

3.14 Equipment weight. The total weight of the unit shall be stenciled on each side of the unit with 2" high lettering with a contrasting paint (yellow unacceptable).

3.15 Handling Devices. This equipment does not require permanent lifting and handling fixtures and devices.

3.16 Specific Characteristics for Equipment and Services to be Provided. The equipment specified herein shall include, but is not limited to the following components, attachments, and accessories.

3.16.1 Utilities. The equipment shall be designed and constructed to be complete for operation on following available utilities:

Electric: Single Service, 220 volts (+10%), 3 phase, 60 Hertz Compressed Air: 100 PSI, unregulated

3.16.2 Condition Upon Receipt The equipment shall be shipped and arrive in one piece, totally fabricated, completely wired and painted. The equipment shall be capable of being off loaded from the delivery truck by a fork lift.

3.16.3 Performance Characteristics.

The equipment shall have the performance characteristics listed in Table (1).

Table (1) Characteristics and Performance

CHARACTERISTIC VALUE

Output 15-kW Bedplate Size Upper Platen Shielding 1 mw/cm2

3.16.4 General. The equipment shall be a Thermatron 15 kW Radio Frequency Dielectric Heat Sealer. No equivalents will be accepted.

3.16.5 Structural. The equipment shall be able to be moved through a doorway measuring 78 inches in height, and 66.5 inches wide without disassembling the product beyond that which is expected for installation by the customer.

3.16.6 Mechanical. The machine will be installed on a shop floor, amidst a busy work area. There shall be a silencer on the exhaust for a noise free operation.

3.16.7 Control System.

3.16.7.1 Remote Pedestal. The sealing machine shall be equipped with a remotely operated pedestal control system with all necessary operator controls accessible. Emergency stop controls shall be provided to stop the machine at any point in the cycle, shut off RF energy, and return the upper electrode to the up position. The operator shall not be allowed within the RF area to start or stop the RF cycle.

3.16.7.2 Press operation. Using the controls on the pedestal, the operator shall be able to lower the press into position. The press shall be lowered onto the die, and full pressure shall be applied. The operator shall be able remove their hands from the lowering controls in order to check the work piece and die.

At this time the platens shall not be energized, and the RF cycle will not be automatically started.

There shall be no danger to the operator with their hands at the work piece. Once the operator has removed themselves from the RF area, the operator shall initiate the energization of the platens, and start the RF cycle by actuating a start button. Once started the timing system shall automatically complete the cycle.

3.16.7.3 Control circuit test switch. There shall be a RF on/off switch to allow press adjustment to be made with RF power switched off.

3.16.7.4 Air actuated remote control. Once the platen is lowered and full pressure is applied, the operator shall be able to be clear from the space where the RF energy is present and actuate an air actuated foot pedal in order to initiate the platen energization, and RF cycle. There shall be no carryover of the RF energy to the remote used controls.

3.16.7.5 Indicators. There shall be a power ON indicator light to show the blower and safety circuits are operational. There shall be a energization ON light to show that the platens are energized. There shall be an RF ON indicator light to show the RF cycle has started. There shall be an arc suppressor indicator light to alert when the suppressor fires. There shall be a plate overload indicator light.

3.16.8 Training. No training is required, as this equipment is currently in use in the shop.

3.16.9 Maintenance. The equipment shall be easy to maintain. The user shall be able to perform the daily/weekly/monthly user level maintenance without lockout tag out capability.

3.17 Responsibility for Installation and Verification

3.17.1 Equipment installation. The equipment shall be considered the property of the Government upon arrival.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the internal equipment assembly and final operation verification.

3.17.2 Government responsibilities. The Government shall be responsible for the following parts of the installation.

Equipment Receipt Setting the equipment on the foundation Lagging the equipment (if necessary) Rigging of equipment parts into place

3.17.3 Contractor responsibilities. The Contractor shall be responsible for the following.

Directing the assembly process, as required.

Completing the assembly of the equipment.

Completing the assembly of all connections within the equipment.

Verifying equipment operation.

The contractor shall be responsible to furnish all tools and equipment required to install, level and align the machine and perform the tests at destination specified in this specification. Special equipment, measuring equipment, and machine alignment equipment etc., required by the contractor to align the machine. The Government shall furnish no tools or equipment.

3.18 Technical Data to be Provided.

3.18.1 Data required for review. All the performance characteristics identified and requirements specified in section 3.0, following sections and in the list below shall be provided for technical review.

Shipping information to verify size.

A picture or drawing showing a similar unit Footprint Area Working Area Electrical Requirements of all equipment. Including, HP and FLA to size CB Approximate Time to Deliver Description of Operator Control Panel Controller and software description

3.18.2 Requirements for technical proposals. Offerors shall submit, technical proposals written in the English language with the data requested. The proposal shall enable government personnel to make a thorough evaluation and determination as to whether or not the proposed equipment fully meets the requirements of the solicitation. To this end, each proposal shall be as specific, detailed and complete as to demonstrate that the offeror has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the requirements. Statements that paraphrase the specifications or attest that "standard procedures will be employed", etc., are inadequate. Each proposal must be sufficiently adequate to demonstrate full compliance with the technical requirements of the specifications. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in rejection of an offer.

3.18.3 Operator / Maintenance Manuals. The contractor shall supply and deliver with the machine manuals, drawings, and schematics on CD-Rom and three (3) original hard copies manuals written in English language containing all necessary electrical wiring diagrams (drawn according to NFPA standards), hydraulic schematic diagrams, operator's manuals, parts lists, preventive maintenance instructions, part programming manuals (if applicable), and drawings of machine components, and all other instructions for operation and maintenance of the machine and its peripheral equipment

a) Schematic piping and wiring diagrams

b) Start-up procedure

c) Shutdown procedure

d) Emergency procedures

e) Maintenance procedures

f) All instructions and illustrations necessary for proper operation of the equipment.

g) Instructions, diagrams, and electrical/electronic schematics required to troubleshoot and repair the unit in the event of malfunction or breakdown.

h) Complete parts list(s) cross indexed to indicate part application by circuit symbol. Procurement information shall be provided for all replacement components.

3.18.4 NRTL compliance certification. The contractor shall provide signed, written certification of compliance of an NRTL approved electrical enclosure, as required in section 3. Failure to provide this certification will delay acceptance of the equipment, and could result in rejection for failure to comply with the terms of the contract.

3.18.5 Warranty. Supplies and services furnished shall be covered by warranty from defects in design, which shall conform to all requirements of the contract. Accep commercial warranty shall not minimize the rights of the government under clauses in the contract, warranty, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence. The warranty period shall commence from the date of acceptance.

4 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the government. The government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure that supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.

4.2 Acceptance Testing at Destination. The equipment shall be supplied FOB Destination (Portsmouth Naval Shipyard). Upon receipt, the equipment shall be inspected for shipping damage, verification of quantities, mechanical and electrical integrity, and the requirements of section 3. Within fifteen (15) days of delivery, the equipment will be connected to the appropriate utilities, and operated to sufficiently demonstrate conformance to the requirements of the specification. Any discrepancies on any item of equipment supplied shall be promptly corrected by the manufacturer at no cost to the government.

4.2.1 In Service Testing. Upon completion of installation at the receiving activity, the equipment shall be placed in service, in the actual application, for a period of two (2) weeks. This test shall be used to demonstrate reliable operation and performance.

4.3 Final Acceptance Upon satisfactory completion of inspection and test of the equipment, the authorized Government Representative (Portsmouth Naval Shipyard) will sign and forward the acceptance document(s) to the paying office.

5 PACKAGING

5.1 Special Delivery Instructions. The contractor shall notify the receiving activity of the scheduled arrival date of the equipment and any special handling requirements. Notification shall be made not less than 72 hours prior to the delivery date. This notification is necessary to ensure off-loading services are arranged. If proper notification is not given, the Government will not responsible for any delays and expenses caused by the inability to off-load the supplies upon delivery. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard will not accept deliveries after 1500 hours Monday through Friday. No deliveries will be accepted on Saturday or Sunday.