Attachment 1 Specific Characteristics.pdf

Attachment 1

Specific Characteristics for Flat Irons Laundry Equipment

1. Background

The 673d FSS, Quartermaster Laundry Facility currently operates and maintains the laundry located on Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER-R), AK. Equipment needs to be rotated out at end of life cycle. Mission requirements dictate the equipment must be operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year round.

2. Scope:

2.1 Provide and install: a commercial grade laundry flat iron system to include spreader/feeder, a 120” width 3 roll 32” diameter steam heated ironer, and a 4 lane folder/cross-folder with large piece stacker and conveyor. Remove and dispose of existing equipment. Provide training on operation and maintenance. Site Location on government installation at JBER-Richardson, Alaska 99505. Completely installed flat iron must fit within a 34 feet (L) by 16 feet (W) footprint. Connect new flat iron to existing steam, electrical and air utilities.

3. Deliverables

3.1 Provide and install spreader/feeder. Unit is capable of spreading and feeding washed/extracted sheets and table linen to high-production flatwork ironer. The following specifications apply:

• Item Sizes: Unit shall spread and feed linen from a minimum width of 54” (1371mm) to as large as a king-size sheet.

• Flatwork Loading: Loading area at front of unit. Operators are not required to locate or clip a corner. Unit will electronically locate corners without operator assistance or manual alignment. Loading to be accomplished by placing one linen edge on a target not more than 45” (1143mm) from the floor. Linen will automatically advance upward on carriage without operator action. Two loading targets will be provided to accommodate high-volume production. Targets will accept flatwork whether or not carriage has returned to loading position. No floor pit is required.

• PC Control: PC-based industrial control with full color touch screen monitor. Full automatic mode, preset, or fully programmable programs. Multi-level password protection. Production data by item, hour, shift, day, and total. USB stick data transfers.

Copy and Paste functions. On screen motion flow diagrams. On screen machine schematics. ”Touch and Test” diagnostics.

• Diagnostics: Audible and visual jam alarm(s).

• Small Piece Feeding: Unit shall be equipped with an input bypass conveyor that raises pneumatically to feed small pieces through the unit and into flatwork ironer. Unit shall not need to be moved to feed small pieces.

• Safety Features: emergency stop buttons, interlocked end panels, overload protection on all motors, and bilingual/pictorial safety labels. Place safety guards in front of all pinch and crush points.

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• Certification Labels: Machine shall be tested and approved by ETL or CETL testing laboratories or other recognized testing agency and display proper labels.

3.2 Provide and install steam heated ironer

• Capability: 120” width 3 roll 32” diameter

3.3 Provide and install four (4) lane folder/cross-folder with large piece stacker and conveyor

• Capability: Unit is capable of high speed folding of sheets, pillowcases, table linen, and other flatwork items.

• Item Sizes: Folds items up to 120” (3050mm) wide with a minimum of 16” (410mm) in length.

• Primary Fold: Pinch roll diameter shall not exceed 3-1/2” to assure accurate folds.

Primary folder shall operate in 1, 2, 3, or 4 lanes as required.

• Cross-Fold: Cross-fold opening shall be minimum 40” (1020mm) long. Final fold shall have selvage edges hidden. It shall be possible to bypass the third cross-fold. Cross-fold section shall have “Quick Draw” reset button to reduce interruption time in case of linen jam. Delivery side shall be field reversible.

• Stacker/Conveyor: Self-contained motor drive for conveyor. Delivery height adjustable from 8” (204mm) to 34” (864mm). Minimum five (5) foot delivery conveyor. Caster mounted with bypass shelf. Quick disconnect utility connections.

• PC Control: PC-based industrial control with full color touch screen monitor. Full automatic mode, preset, or fully programmable programs. Multi-level password protection.

Production data by item, hour, shift, day, and total. USB stick data transfers. Copy and Paste functions. On screen motion flow diagrams. On screen machine schematics. ”Touch and Test” diagnostics.

• Diagnostics: Audible and visual jam alarm(s).

• Safety Features: emergency stop buttons, interlocked end panels, overload protection on all motors, and bilingual/pictorial safety labels. Place safety guards in front of all pinch and crush points.

• Certification Labels: Machine shall be tested and approved by ETL or CETL testing laboratories or other recognized testing agency and display proper labels.

3.4 Dismantle, remove from facility and dispose of existing equipment with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services on JBER, AK. US Government will assist with securing transportation.

3.5 Training

• Technical support supplied by vendor during operating hours unless otherwise specified.

• Emergency/Service Provided by Vendor Service Technician. On-site technical service support to be provided within 24 hours. Security background clearance preferred, but not required.

4. Acceptance/Certification:

• Provide on-site training on operation and maintenance. Provide manuals and/or cd’s for future instruction.

3.6 Other

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4.1 Contractor will provide written documentation listing all installation/replacements done.

This documentation will include: contractor name, date/time, and a detailed list of all parts with serial numbers that were installed/replaced.

4.2 Services provided must pass the satisfactory inspection FSS/FSVA Program Manager. The examination will look for signs that proper installation techniques were used. The inspection will include, but is not limited to, insuring that fire and safety protocols are properly followed.