Attachment 3-Performance Work Statement.pdf
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- SP4702-21-R-0012
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Defense Logistics Agency
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This document is a solicitation for maintenance services at the Defense Supply Center Columbus facility in Ohio. The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside issued by the Defense Logistics Agency seeking maintenance of HVAC, plumbing and emergency power supply systems. Key requirements include preventative maintenance and repair services for various buildings, as well as water treatment and testing programs. The period of performance is one base year with four optional years. Questions are due by August 12th and proposals are due by August 20th. Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer. A pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for August 5th and interested parties must register in advance.
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SECTION 03 00 00
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.0 INTENT
The intent of this bid is to award a contract for a preventive maintenance program to include but not limited to HVAC, Plumbing and Generator equipment at the Defense Supply Center Columbus.
1.1 GENERAL SCOPE
Contractor shall provide all qualified personnel, transportation, equipment, tools, automation, hardware, software, materials, replacement of equipment, parts and materials, supervision, management services, and other items and services necessary to perform operation, maintenance and repair of covered heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, plumbing systems, and emergency power supply systems (EPSS) located in various buildings at the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC). Contractor(s) shall possess (either organically or by joint venture or subcontract) any mandatory certifications and perform all tasks to the standards referenced herein.
1.2 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
Place of performance address is:
Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) 3990 E. Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43218
DSCC is a 530-acre site. Buildings to be serviced include Buildings 2, 4, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 20A, 22, 23, 27, 30, 31, 43, 44, 45, 45A, 46, 47, 49, 50, 52, 54, 58, 61, 64, 65, 66, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 92, 201, 301, 302, 306, 308, 314, 330, and 507. Building 20 is a seven story 700,000 square feet office building. Buildings 2, 43 and 306 are two story structures. All other buildings are single story. A list of the buildings and their approximate areas and usage is shown in Technical Exhibit A.
1.3 WORK SCHEDULES
The contractor shall staff the project site from 0600 to 1600 hours Monday through Friday, Federal holidays excluded, and Saturday from 0630 to 1200 hours.
1.3.1 Non-Normal Duty Hours Work:
Service or preventative maintenance work that would adversely affect Government activities (i.e., work in office areas, stoppage of equipment, work generating noise or odors, etc.) shall be performed during non-normal duty hours (i.e., evenings or weekends). This service work shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government. The amount of non-normal duty hour’s service work is minimal.
1.4 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
A list of equipment to be serviced under this contract is shown in Technical Exhibit B. The contractor shall service and maintain all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment supporting each listed building whether or not it is specifically included in Technical Exhibit B. Equipment to be serviced includes chillers, water towers, air handling units, dampers, and damper operators, VAV boxes, condensers, circulating pumps, valves, circulation fans, exhaust fans, unit heaters, boilers chemical feed systems for chilled, hot and condensate water systems; air compressors, window air conditioning units, ice machines (including inline filters), coolers, refrigerators, freezers, generators, control systems, etc. The contractor is responsible for equipment motors and all associated electrical components through and including the disconnect switches. Plumbing equipment to be serviced is discussed in Section 2.4 PLUMBING. EPSS Equipment shall be services as discussed in section 2.7
EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS EPSS.
1.5 EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
At the end of each contract year the contractor shall provide the Government an updated equipment inventory complete with all applicable equipment changes that have been made during the contract year. Inventory shall state equipment location, equipment type, model # and serial #.
1.6 CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT
All equipment to be serviced and maintained under this contract is believed to be in satisfactory operating condition. After award of the contract, it is the contractor’s responsibility to confirm the condition of the equipment. Confirmation shall take place within 30 days after contract award, and the contractor shall notify the Government in writing if any equipment is not in satisfactory operating condition. Should the Government agree that certain equipment is not in satisfactory operating condition, either the Government will perform the necessary repairs to bring the equipment to a satisfactory operating condition, or a one-time equitable adjustment will be made in the contract price to have the contractor perform the necessary repairs. Equipment requiring filter changes, minor mechanical adjustments, lubrication, refrigerant top off, cleanings, and as deemed necessary to be in satisfactory operating condition.
1.7 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The contractor shall perform all preventive maintenance as detailed in Technical Exhibit D Preventive Maintenance Checklist in conjunction with the manufacturer recommended preventive maintenance as provided in the manufacturer’s operation and maintenance manuals. The contractor shall maintain a complete library of all documents pertaining to the preventive maintenance of the equipment located on Center at all times and have it available for Government review. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining all the Center’s equipment accordingly where preventive maintenance is referenced.
1.7.1 Preventing Maintenance and Testing Programs
Preventative maintenance and testing programs shall be based off the following:
a) Manufacturer’s Recommendations
b) Instruction Manuals
c) Minimum Requirements of this PWS
d) Authority Having Jurisdiction
1.7.2 Scheduled Preventive Maintenance
Scheduled preventive maintenance/service shall be completed within the following time allowance.
a) Annual service shall be completed within 60 calendar days of the scheduled performance date(s)
b) Semiannual service shall be completed within 30 calendar days of the scheduled performance date(s).
c) Quarterly service shall be completed within 14 calendar days of the scheduled performance dates(s).
d) Monthly service shall be completed within 7 calendar days of the scheduled performance date(s).
e) Weekly service shall be completed within two calendar days of the scheduled performance date(s).
1.8 SERVICE CALLS
The contractor shall respond to service calls as required. During normal duty hours the contractor shall respond to a service call within fifteen minutes of notification by the Government. Service call work includes but is not limited to monitoring space temperatures, adjusting thermostats and air flows, start/stopping equipment, addressing leaks and clogs, etc. Service calls shall be performed Monday through Friday from 0600 to 1600 hours, and from 0630 to 1200 hours Saturday. Service calls will be directed to the contractor via telephone, written correspondence, walkup, or other electronic means. Service calls not requiring subcontractor labor, equipment, or repair parts shall be resolved within four hours. If the contractor is unable to resolve the service call within four hours, the contractor shall provide a schedule detailing when the service call will be resolved. The number of service calls expected for a one-year period will be approximately 1,250. Service calls will be included in the fixed monthly rate under the Level I Services CLINs.
All service calls requiring subcontractor services, equipment rentals, HVAC repair parts, or plumbing materials and equipment outside the parameters defined in Section 2.0, to maintain systems in operating condition, shall be referred to the Government Representative as a Level 2 service.
1.9 EMERGENCY SERVICE
The contractor shall furnish emergency service as required. During normal duty hours the contractor shall respond to an emergency service request in fifteen minutes. During non-normal duty hours, the contractor shall respond to an emergency service request within one hour. Under emergency conditions the contractor shall work continuously to restore service. If a major problem is detected the contractor shall work continuously until the equipment is repaired, stabilized or the contractor is released by the Government representative. The contractor shall provide emergency response service 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Non-normal duty hour emergency service calls average approximately one per month. Unless the cause of the emergency service call was Contractor negligence, these service calls will be included in the fixed monthly rate under the Level I Services CLINs.
2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES
Contractor shall perform annual, semiannual, quarterly, monthly, weekly, daily preventive maintenance and service as necessary to operate, inspect, calibrate, and test each piece of equipment/system to meet the requirements of this PWS and manufacturer’s recommendations. Contractor shall provide schedules for maintenance/service for Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative approval. A checklist of all inspections and tests performed shall be supplied to the Contracting Officer.
Electronic checklists would be the preferred method for submission. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to maintain the equipment/systems and ancillary components in a manner that causes the system to be fully functional in accordance with manufacturer’s and industry standards.
2.1 HVAC GENERAL MAINTENANCE
2.1.1 General HVAC Services and Operation
The contractor’s proposal shall include, but is not limited to, all costs associated with supervision, labor, tools, equipment, transportation, chemicals, refrigerants, glycol, belts, filters, lubricants, etc., necessary to accomplish service and operations of the equipment/systems covered in this PWS. The contractor shall maintain refrigerant and glycol systems tight and leak free. The contractor is responsible for providing all required refrigerants and glycol. Equipment belts and filters will be replaced at regular intervals as will be discussed in paragraph 7.0 Preventive Maintenance Plan. The contractor will be reimbursed for these services at a monthly fixed rate.
2.1.1.1 General Boiler Services and Operation (Bldgs. 2, 20A, 22, 46, 47 and 58) Provide all annual, semiannual, quarterly, monthly, weekly, daily, etc. service necessary to operate, inspect, calibrate, test, and perform preventative maintenance on the boilers systems located in Buildings 2, 20, 22, 46, 47 and 58. For the remainder buildings’ boilers the Government will handle day to day operation with the contractor performing comprehensive maintenance as described in section 2.3 COMPREHNSIVE BOILER MAINTENANCE. Report results electronically and in print to all Government Representatives as requested.
In addition to the requirements of Paragraph 2.1.1 General HVAC Services and daily operations of the chillers, as recommended by the manufacturer, the contractor shall provide comprehensive quarterly and annual chiller maintenance.
The chillers shall be clean and in good operating condition upon completion of the service as described in paragraphs 2.2.1 Water Cooled Chillers and 2.2.2 Air Cooled Chiller of the PWS.
The preventive maintenance service shall result in the parts of the system serviced being in a condition to operate efficiently and effectively.
2.2.1.1 Quarterly/Annual Water-Cooled Chillers Maintenance (Bldg. 20A) Contractor shall provide the services of factory trained and qualified technicians to inspect, adjust, and perform scheduled preventive maintenance. Qualified technicians must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience, in the servicing of similar types of chillers, to perform work on this contract. Qualified technicians shall be Trane certified with EPA Refrigerant Certification. All certifications shall be submitted to the Contracting Officers Representative prior to the badging process.
2.2.1.2 Quarterly Preventive Maintenance for Water Cooled Chillers The following shall be the responsibility of the Contractor during the quarterly preventive maintenance inspections along with any additional items recommended by the manufacturer:
a) Perform startup, test, and check operational performance.
b) Lubricate and adjust equipment as required by manufacturer’s recommendations.
(CLIN 001)
2.2 SPECIALIZED CHILLER MAINTENANCE (CLIN 003)
c) Inspection of electric wiring from the line side starter to its respective motor.
d) Inspect all pressure and temperature controls, thermometers, gauges, linkages, control devices and thermostats located at equipment.
e) Inspection of the starters.
f) Check all safety switches and alarms for proper operation.
g) Check operation of all operating controls:
1. Temperature control stats
2. Motor load limit controls
3. Vane operation controls
4. Variable frequency drive units
h) Check compressor operation.
1. Performance evaluation
2. Check amperage balance.
3. Check terminal lug torque.
4. Check lubricating system, oil levels, and temperatures.
5. Check vane operation under various loaded conditions.
6. Check operation of expansion valve, superheat settings.
7. Check and evaluate performance of purge compressor unit.
i) Check operation of chiller unit:
1. Leak check compressor fittings and terminals Leak check purge compressor
2. Leak check oil pump and fittings
3. Leak check relief valves and rupture disk
j) Check operation of main starter:
1. Inspect starter contacts.
2. Check all connections per manufacturer specifications.
3. Follow all manufacturer recommendations for Adaptive Frequency™
Drive (AFD) maintenance.
4. Inspect/clean/service the AFD cooling system (water- or air-cooled
AFD).
5. Record all applicable starter or starter component settings.
k) Fill out maintenance checklist and report deficiencies.
2.2.1.3 Annual Preventive Maintenance for Water Cooled Chillers:
Provide one annual service to include preventive maintenance, as outlined in paragraph 2.2.1.1, and inspection on the equipment. Annual service/inspections shall be scheduled through the COR, and said services/inspections shall include the following along with any additional items recommended by the manufacturer:
a) Oil Analysis:
Replace oil filter. Submit a sample of the compressor oil to a Trane qualified laboratory for comprehensives analysis. Analysis shall determine system moisture content, acid level and wear metal content of the oil. Provide oil analysis results to the Contracting Officer.
b) Purge System Maintenance:
Inspect the air-cooled condenser coil and clean as needed. Clean the coil from the fan side using compressed air or coil cleaner. A dirty coil will reduce purge efficiency and capacity. Inspect the purge tank and carbon tank insulation for any damage or degradation. Make any needed repairs to the insulation.
Perform the purge system control checks described in the Chiller O&M manual.
Open the purge control panel and check all internal components for such problems as corrosion, terminal tightness, or signs of overheating. Change the filter-drier assembly.
c) Condenser Tube Brushing:
1. Lock out electrical sources.
2. Isolate Condenser water loop
3. Drain water and remove heads.
4. Brush condenser tubes
5. Inspect tubes for scale.
6. Reinstall heads using new gaskets.
7. Return machine back to operation.
d) Evaporator Tube Brushing (Base Year and Option Year 3 Only):
1. Lock out electrical sources.
2. Isolate evaporator water loop
3. Drain water and remove heads.
4. Brush evaporator tubes
5. Reinstall heads using new gaskets.
6. Return machine back to operation.
e) Eddy Current Test:
Contractor must brush tubes before each Eddy Current Test is performed. The technician performing such tests must hold a current Level 3 certification. Proof of such must be provided.
1. Eddy Current Test 100% of the condenser tubes.
2. Eddy Current Test 100% of the evaporator tubes (Base Year and Option
Year 3)
f) Vibration Analysis:
Perform vibration analysis in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. A baseline trend shall be established, charted, and compared with the manufacturer’s specifications. This trend chart shall be provided to Contracting Officer. Technicians must have Level 2 certification for such test.
Proof of such must accompany bid package.
g) Megger Insulation Test on compressor motor.
h) Complete leak check of chillers.
i) Inspect starter panel and main contacts for pitting/burring. Torque all connections and clean starter.
j) Inspect all piping components for leakage and damage. Clean out any inline strainers.
k) Clean and repaint any areas that show signs of corrosion.
l) Fill out maintenance checklist and report deficiencies.
2.2.1.4 Air Cooled Chillers (BLDGS. 11, 10, 22, 27, 30, 306 and 308) Contractor shall provide the services of factory trained and qualified technicians to inspect, adjust, and perform scheduled preventive maintenance. Qualified technicians must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience, in the servicing of similar types of chillers, to perform work on this contract. All certifications shall be submitted to the Contracting Officers Representative prior to the badging process.
2.2.1.5 Quarterly Preventive Maintenance for Air Cooled Chillers The following shall be the responsibility of the Contractor during the quarterly preventive maintenance inspections along with any additional items recommended by the manufacturer:
a) Perform startup. After unit has been operating for approximately 30 minutes and system has stabilized, check the unit for proper operation, excessive noise, or vibration.
b) Run system diagnostics test.
c) Check oil level in oil separator sight glass. Add oil as necessary.
d) Check liquid line sight glass, oil, and refrigerant pressure.
e) Record system operating temperatures and pressures in the checklist
f) Check programmable operating set points and safety cutouts. Assure they are correct for the application. The low ambient temperature cut off shall not be enabled.
g) Verify motor amperage load limit.
h) Thoroughly clean evaporator and condenser tubes.
i) Inspect plumbing and valves for leaks, adjust as necessary.
j) Check compressor and evaporator heater operation.
k) Check superheat on the evaporator and the economizer feed to the compressor.
l) Check condenser sub-cooling. Check for dirt in the panel. Check door gasket for sealing integrity.
m) Clean chiller and surrounding area.
n) Fill out maintenance checklist and report deficiencies.
2.2.1.6 Annual Preventive Maintenance for Air Cooled Chillers Provide one comprehensive annual service to include preventive maintenance, as outlined in paragraph 2.2.1, and inspection on the equipment. Annual service/inspections shall be scheduled through the COR, and said services/inspections shall include the following along with any additional items recommended by the manufacturer:
a) Disconnect power source and lock out. Check electrical wiring and connections;
tighten loose connections.
b) Oil Analysis: Replace oil filter. Submit a sample of the compressor oil to a qualified laboratory for comprehensives analysis. Analysis shall determine system moisture content, acid level and wear metal content of the oil. Provide oil analysis results to the Contracting Officer.
c) Vibration Analysis:
Perform vibration analysis in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. A baseline trend shall be established, charted, and compared with the manufacturer’s specifications. This trend chart shall be provided to Contracting Officer. Technicians must have Level 2 certification for such test.
Proof of such must accompany bid package.
d) Lubricate shaft bearings and motor bearings as required.
e) Check superheat and sub-cooling temperatures.
f) Check contactors, sensors, and mechanical safety limits.
g) Check the chiller for leaks. Add refrigerant if low. Record amounts and address leakage problems.
h) Thoroughly clean intake side condenser coils, fans, and intake screens.
i) Perform any additional maintenance tasks as recommended in the manufacture’s operation and maintenance manuals.
j) Perform operational test and return to service.
k) Inspect all piping components for leakage and damage. Clean out any inline strainers.
l) Clean and repaint any areas that show signs of corrosion.
m) Remove debris from worksite.
n) Fill out maintenance checklist and report deficiencies.
2.3 SPECIALIZED COMPREHENSIVE BOILER MAINTENANCE
In addition to the requirements of Paragraph 2.1.1 General HVAC Services the contractor shall provide comprehensive annual boiler maintenance at the end of the heating season and seasonal boiler start-up.
2.3.1 Steam Boilers (Bldgs. 11, 27 and 30)
Perform annual boiler maintenance, inspection, and testing in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations along with seasonal start-up. Annual maintenance shall be performed by a factory authorized boiler technician.
All items on the following checklist shall be performed as minimum requirements. Additional requirements may be required by the boiler manufacturer.
2.3.1.1 Combustion and Controls
a) Inspect all actuators & motors for abnormal operation.
b) Inspect all lights, indicators, & alarms for functionality
c) Inspect linkage, drive arms & damper connections for wear.
d) Inspect & clean all burner traps & strainers.
e) Inspect atomizing media equipment.
f) Inspect boiler & burner components for wear.
g) Inspect fi ring rate control.
h) Inspect flue, vent, stack, & outlet dampers
i) Inspect fuel nozzles & fuel outlet orifices.
j) Inspect fuel train(s), regulator(s) & valves.
k) Inspect the diffuser positioning.
l) Perform a pilot turndown test.
m) Perform leak test on pilot & fuel train(s)
n) Test & reset combustion.
(CLIN 003)
o) Test & verify firing rate control set points.
p) Test flame failure safety shutdown timing
q) Test fuel train(s) interlocks
r) Test high & low fuel temperature/pressure interlocks
s) Inspect burner flame pattern.
t) Inspect gauges, monitors, & indicators
u) Inspect igniter for damage & wear.
v) Inspect inlet & outlet dampers.
w) Inspect instruments & equipment settings.
x) Inspect main fuel safety shutoff & vent valves for leakage.
y) Inspect pilot & main fuel flame signal strength.
z) Inspect pilot line, regulator & valves.
aa) Inspect the blower motor operation.
bb) Inspect the diffuser & burner components for wear.
cc) Test atomizing medium interlocks & set points.
dd) Test burner position interlocks
ee) Test combustion air proving switch.
ff) Test damper position interlocks
gg) Test flame failure detection system for pilot & main fuel(s)
hh) Test operating & high limit control functionality.
ii) Test trial for ignition & full sequence timing
2.3.1.2 Fireside
a) Inspect attaching mechanisms & open all access doors.
b) Inspect boiler for visible signs of hot spots & discoloration.
c) Inspect fi reside of boiler & clean debris or soot as required.
d) Inspect the refractory & insulation for wear.
2.3.1.3 Waterside
a) Drain boiler, open manholes, and handholes for inspection.
b) Inspect & flush waterside of boiler.
c) Inspect PV for cracks, visible corrosion & scale.
d) Inspect the feed water valve & controls for operation.
e) Open & inspect internals of low water cutoff equipment.
f) Test safety relief valves for proper operation
g) Blow down the gauge glass assembly.
h) Inspect & flush pressure control tree as needed.
i) Inspect blowdown valves & equipment for leakage & wear.
j) Inspect safety relief valves for leakage.
k) Inspect water column & gauge glass for wear & etching.
l) Perform a low drain test on low water cutoff.
m) Test water column water level ports
2.3.2 Hot Water Boilers (Bldgs. 2, 9, 17, 18, 19, 20A, 22, 44, 46, 47, 58, 306 and 308) Perform annual boiler maintenance, inspection, and testing in accordance with manufactures recommendations along with seasonal start up. Annual maintenance and start-up shall be performed by a factory authorized boiler technician.
All items on the following checklist shall be performed at as minimum requirements. Additional requirements may be required by the boiler manufacturer.
The Contractor shall complete the following tasks:
a) Shut down boiler at controls & fuel source.
b) Drain down boiler & review manufacture procedures.
c) Check boiler for corrosion, pitting, scale, blisters, bulges, and soot.
d) Inspect refractory / heat exchanger.
e) Clean per manufacture recommendations
f) Drain and flush the water side of the heat exchanger as required (separate from system flush) using clean water only.
g) Check the gas supply piping, regulators, isolation valves for wear or leaks.
h) Test the high/low gas pressure switch, calibrate if needed.
i) Verify the operation of the flow switch.
j) Check burner and clean off any soot or foreign material that may have accumulated. Check for corrosion of the burner and its parts. If there is evidence of deterioration or corrosion, replace immediately. Inspect the combustion chamber when the burner is removed for inspection. Note any signs of deterioration.
k) Inspect and clean fan.
l) Replace the ignition electrode and gasket.
m) Examine the venting system. Refer to the vent manufacturer's instructions for requirements in addition to those listed below.
• Check all joints and pipe connections for tightness.
• Check pipe for corrosion or deterioration. If any piping needs replacing, do so immediately.
• Inspect and clean any screens in the vent terminal.
n) Run fan and check for vibration.
o) Inspect for cleanness.
p) Inspect/check wiring and connections.
q) Inspect /check operation of low water cutoff.
r) Inspect / check operation of operating and limit controls.
s) Verify water level in boiler.
t) Test safety/relief valve
u) Adjust electrodes/igniters.
v) Perform combustion test and adjust as needed for efficiency.
w) Review operating procedures with operation set-up.
x) Log operating conditions
y) Comments / Action items / Notes
Date of Sample
Temperature degrees F
Silica (SiO 2) ppm (mg/L)
Insoluble ppm (mg/L)
Iron, total (Fe) ppm (mg/L)
(CLIN 003)2.4 SPECIALIZED HVAC WATER TREATMENT
The Contractor shall implement and maintain a Water Treatment Program for the site mechanical systems to include, but not limited to, all Chilled Water loop, Glycol Loop, Condenser water and Hot Water Loop. The Contractor shall supply and maintain all chemicals, test kits, equipment and labor required to keep all systems free of scale, corrosion, algae, slime, and microbiological growth.
The Water Treatment Contractor shall be a recognized specialist active in the field of industrial water treatment for at least ten (10) years, and shall have water analysis laboratories, development facilities and service department and full-time service personnel located within 40 miles of this project.
2.4.1 Water Safety Protocol for Cooling Towers
2.4.1.1 Cooling Tower Water Management Plan
Contractor shall develop a cooling tower maintenance program and plan in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 188-2015.
2.4.1.2 Cooling Tower Inspection
The Contractor shall perform a cooling tower inspection every 90 days while the system is in operation, up to four (4) times a year.
2.4.1.3 Cooling Tower Cleaning & Disinfection
Contractor shall clean and disinfect tower based on industry best practices that will meet or exceed regulatory requirements. Cleaning and disinfection twice a year. Service shall include a certificate for documenting and reporting compliance.
2.4.1.4 Legionella Testing
The contract shall perform Legionella culture testing each month, while the system is in operation.
Testing shall be performed using a CDC-ELITE Laboratory. Samples shall be collected and submitted by the contractor.
2.4.1.5 On-line Disinfection
Contractor shall perform on-line disinfection once a year midway through the operating season with documentation.
2.4.2 Water Analysis
Conditions of make-up water to be supplied to the boilers, cooling towers and chilled water systems shall be tested and reported in accordance with ASTM D596 are as follows:
Aluminum (Al) ppm (mg/L)
Calcium (Ca) ppm (mg/L)
Magnesium (Mg) ppm (mg/L)
Carbonate (HCO 3) ppm (mg/L)
Sulfate (SO 4) ppm (mg/L)
Chloride (Cl) ppm (mg/L)
Nitrate (NO 3) ppm (mg/L)
Turbidity ntu pH
Residual Chlorine ppm (mg/L)
Total Alkalinity ppm (mg/L)
Non-Carbonate Hardness ppm (mg/L)
Total Hardness ppm (mg/L)
Dissolved Solids ppm (mg/L)
Conductivity micromho/cm
2.4.3 Condenser Water Treatment
The use of chemical-treatment products containing hexavalent chromium (Cr) is prohibited. Treat the water to be used in the condenser water systems to maintain the conditions recommended by this specification as well as the recommendations from the manufacturers of the condenser and evaporator coils. Chemicals shall meet all required federal, state, and local environmental regulations for the treatment of condenser-side heat exchangers, cooling towers and direct discharge to the sanitary sewer.
2.4.3.1 Condenser Water Limits
The condenser water limits shall be as follows, unless dictated differently by the cooling tower or chiller manufacturer's recommendations:
Treatment type Phosphonate/Polymer
Puckorius Index 4 minimum
Langelier Index 4 maximum
Total Dissolved Solids 5000 ppm maximum
Calcium Hardness 1200 ppm maximum
Silica 150 ppm maximum pH 7.5 - 8.5
For treated condenser/cooling tower water, blowdown must be minimized until the first of one of the top 5 limits is reached.
2.4.4 Chemical Treatment for Small Systems
For cooling systems with a capacity of 50 tons or less, provide the following chemical treatment. For corrosion control provide 15 to 20 pounds polyphosphate in nylon mesh bag in cooling tower sump.
If biocide is needed, use either 1-bromo-3-chloro-5.5-dimethylhydantoin or gluteraldehyde as recommended by manufacturer.
2.4.5 Chemical Treatment for Large System
For cooling systems with capacities greater than 50 tons provide one of the three following chemical treatments with the limits indicated. The zinc and molybdate in the last two treatments help to meet the maximum corrosion requirements in waters that tend to be more corrosive. Biocides must be maintained to control bacteria below 10,000 colony forming units per milliliter.
a) Phosphonate Type Treatment
Phosphate 3-5 ppm
Polymer 3-4 ppm
TT 1-2 ppm
Biocides as required
b) Zinc-Phosphonate Type Treatment Phosphate 3-5 ppm
Polymer 3-4 ppm
Zinc 1-2 ppm
TT 1-2 ppm
Biocides as required
c) Zinc-Molybdate Type Treatment
Phosphate 3-5 ppm
Polymer 3-4 ppm
Molybdate 10-15 ppm
Zinc 2-3 ppm
TT 1-2 ppm
Biocides as required
2.4.6 Chilled Water Treatment
Treat chilled water with either a borax/nitrite type treatment or a molybdate type treatment. Both types of treatment can be used with glycol. Borax/nitrite treatment shall be maintained at the limits of 600 to 1000 ppm nitrite, 40 - 50 ppm copper corrosion inhibitor (TT or MBT), and pH of 8.5 to 9.5.
Molybdate treatment shall be maintained at the limits of 100 to 125 ppm molybdate, 40 - 50 ppm copper corrosion inhibitor (TT or MBT), and pH of 8.0 to 9.0.
2.4.6.1 Low and Medium Temperature Hot Water Treatment
Hot water shall be treated with either a borax/nitrite type treatment or a molybdate type treatment.
Both types of treatment can be used with glycol. Borax/nitrite treatment shall be maintained at the limits of 600 to 1000 ppm nitrite, 40 - 50 ppm copper corrosion inhibitor (TT or MBT) and pH of 8.5 to
9.5. Molybdate treatment shall be maintained at the limits of 100 to 125 ppm molybdate, 40 - 50 ppm copper corrosion inhibitor (TT or MBT) and pH of 8.0 to 9.0.
2.4.6.2 Steam Boiler Water Treatment
Treat the water to maintain the conditions recommended by the boiler manufacturer or UFC 3-230- 03 (Central Boiler Plants) and PWTB 420-49-5 (Industrial Water Treatment Procedures).
Chemicals shall meet required federal, state, and local environmental regulations for the treatment of boilers and discharge to the sanitary sewer.
2.4.6.3 Boiler Water Limits
The boiler water limits shall be as follows unless dictated differently by the boiler manufacturer's recommendations:
Causticity (OH) 20-200 ppm
Total Alkalinity (CaCO3) 200-800 ppm
Phosphate (PO4) 30-60 ppm
Polymer (dispersant) or Tannin 5-10 ppm or medium color, respectively
Dissolved Solids (water tube boilers) 3000-3500 ppm
Dissolved Solids (fire tube boilers) 3500-5000 ppm
Suspended Solids 15 ppm Maximum
Sodium Sulfite 20-40 ppm
Silica Less than 200 ppm
Dissolved Oxygen Less than 7 ppb
Iron Less than 10 ppm pH (Condensate) 7.5 - 8
Conductivity (Condensate) Less than 35 micromhos
Hardness (Condensate and makeup) Less than 2 ppm
The above limits apply to boilers operating above 15 psi up 300 psi. Above 300 psi these limits decrease. Use ABMA or chemical vendor recommended limits above 300 psi.
2.4.7 Water Quality Tests
If the waters of the mechanical systems are not in conformance with the specified requirements or in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, the water treatment company shall take corrective action to enable compliance. Daily operational tests shall be performed in the directed frequencies to maintain required control to prevent corrosion, scaling and damage to equipment during operation. Submit test schedules, at least 2 weeks prior to the start of related testing, for the condenser/chilled/boiler/condensate/feedwater water quality tests. The schedules shall identify the date, time, frequency, and collection location for each test.
2.4.7.1 Condenser Water Testing
2.4.7.1.1 Small Systems (Weekly)
Once a week, for cooling systems with a capacity of 50 tons or less, the following items shall be recorded.
pH
Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) ppm (mg/L)
Conductivity micromho/cm
2.4.7.1.2 Large Systems (Daily)
Daily, for cooling systems with a capacity larger than 50 tons, the following items shall be recorded.
pH
Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) ppm (mg/L)
Conductivity micromho/cm
Phosphate ppm (mg/L)
Zinc, if used (Zn) ppm (mg/L)
Molybdate, if used (Mo) ppm (mg/L)
2.4.7.2 Chilled Water Testing (Monthly)
Once a month, the following tests will be performed on chilled water.
pH
Nitrite or Molybdate ppm (mg/L)
Conductivity micromho/cm
2.4.7.3 Hot Water Boiler Low and Medium Temperature Systems Water Testing (Monthly) Monthly testing shall be completed and recorded for the following parameters.
pH
Nitrite or Molybdate ppm (mg/L)
2.4.7.4 Stream Boiler Water Testing
2.4.7.4.1 Medium Steam Systems (Twice Weekly)
Twice a week for steam boiler systems operating between 25 hp and 100 hp the following items will be recorded and utilized for operation purposes.
pH
P Alkalinity (as CaCO3) ppm (mg/L)
Total Dissolved Solids ppm (mg/L)
Phosphate (PO4) ppm (mg/L)
Sulfite (NaSO3) ppm (mg/L)
2.4.7.4.2 Large Steam Systems (Daily)
Daily, for steam boiler systems operating above 15 psi and 100 hp, the following items will be recorded and utilized for operational purposes.
Sulfite (NaSO3) ppm (mg/L)
P Alkalinity (as CaCO3) ppm (mg/L)
Neutralized Conductivity micromho/cm
Total Dissolved Solids ppm (mg/L)
Phosphate (PO4) ppm (mg/L)
Condensate pH
Condensate Conductivity micromho/cm
Condensate Hardness (as CaCO3) pp m
(mg/L)
Makeup Water Hardness (as CaCO3) pp m
(mg/L)
2.4.8 Quality Assurance Testing
Conduct QA testing periodically by an independent water treatment lab/consultant to verify to managers that the mechanical and water treatment systems are being maintained properly. Provide the QA evaluation reports to the government COR.
2.4.8.1 Condenser Water QA Tests
The reports shall identify the chemical composition of the condenser water.
The reports shall also include a comparison of the manufacturer's or chemical vendor's recommended operating conditions for the cooling tower and condenser in relation to the actual condition of the condenser water. Any required corrective action shall be documented within the report.
a) For cooling systems with a capacity of 50 ton or less, the following tests shall be performed.
Presence of scale/corrosion
Polyphosphate ppm (mg/L)
Biocide ppm (mg/L) pH
Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) ppm (mg/L)
Calcium Hardness (as CaCO3) ppm (mg/L)
Written evaluation summary
b) For cooling systems with capacities greater than 50 ton, the condenser water shall be analyzed a minimum of once a month for a period of one year by the water treatment company. The analysis shall include the following information recorded in accordance with
ASTM D596.
Date of Sample
Temperatures (before & after condenser) & degrees F pH
Silica (SiO2) ppm (mg/L)
Iron (total, as Fe(2)O(3)) ppm (mg/L)
Copper (Cu) ppm (mg/L)
Calcium Hardness (CaCO3) ppm (mg/L)
Total Hardness (as CaCO3) ppm (mg/L)
Chloride (Cl) ppm (mg/L)
Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) ppm (mg/L)
Conductivity micromho/cm
Total Dissolved Solids ppm (mg/L)
Phosphonate (as PO4) ppm (mg/L)
Zinc (if used) (Zn) ppm (mg/L)
Molybdate (if used) (Mo) ppm (mg/L)
Tolyltriazole (TT) ppm (mg/L)
Biocide ppm (mg/L)
Bacteria colony count colonies/mL
Makeup water pH ppm (mg/L)
Makeup water Iron ppm (mg/L)
Makeup water Silica ppm (mg/L)
Makeup water Calcium Hardness ppm (mg/L)
Makeup water Total Hardness ppm (mg/L)
Makeup water Total Alkalinity ppm (mg/L)
Makeup water Chloride (Cl) ppm (mg/L)
Makeup water Conductivity micromho/cm
Written Evaluation Summary
2.4.8.2 Chilled Water Quality Assurance Testing (Quarterly)
Quarterly, the following tests shall be performed on chilled water.
pH
Nitrite or Molybdate ppm (mg/L)
Conductivity micromho/cm
Iron (total, as Fe(2)O(3)) ppm (mg/L)
Written evaluation summary
2.4.8.3 Hot Water Boiler Water Quality Assurance Testing (Quarterly) Quarterly testing of Low and Medium Temperature Systems shall be completed and recorded for the following parameters.
pH
Nitrite or Molybdate pp m
(mg/L)
Iron (total, as Fe(2)O(3)) pp m
(mg/L)
Written evaluation summary
2.4.8.4 Steam Boiler Water QA Tests
Submit the water quality test report identifying the chemical composition of the boiler, feedwater, and condensate water. The report shall include a comparison of the condition of the boiler water with the manufacturer's or chemical vendor's recommended conditions. Any required corrective action shall be documented within the report.
a) Small and Medium Steam Boiler Systems (quarterly)are systems operating between 25 hp and 100 hp. The following tests shall be performed quarterly.
pH
Sulfite, if used, (NaSO3) ppm (mg/L)
P Alkalinity (as CaCO3) ppm (mg/L)
Total Dissolved Solids ppm (mg/L)
Phosphate, if used, (PO4) ppm (mg/L)
Polymer, if used ppm (mg/L)
Iron (total, as Fe(2)O(3)) ppm (mg/L)
Condensate pH
Condensate Conductivity micromho/cm
Condensate Hardness (as CaCO3) ppm (mg/L)
Condensate Iron (total, as Fe(2)O(3)) ppm (mg/L)
Makeup Water Hardness (as CaCO3) ppm (mg/L)
Written evaluation summary
b) Large steam boilers are those operating above 15 psi and 100 hp. The boiler water shall be analyzed a minimum of once a month for a period of 1 year by an independent consultant. The analysis shall include the following information recorded in accordance with ASTM D596.
Date of Sample pH
Sulfite (NaSO3) ppm (mg/L)
P Alkalinity (as CaCO3) ppm (mg/L)
Conductivity micromho/cm
Neutralized Conductivity micromho/cm
Total Dissolved Solids ppm (mg/L)
Phosphate (PO4) ppm (mg/L)
Polymer, if used ppm (mg/L)
Silica (SiO2) ppm (mg/L)
Iron (total, as Fe(2)O(3)) ppm (mg/L)
Condensate pH
Condensate Conductivity micromho/cm
Condensate Hardness (as CaCO3) ppm (mg/L)
Condensate Iron (total, as Fe(2)O(3)) ppm (mg/L)
Makeup Water Hardness (as CaCO3) ppm (mg/L)
Written evaluation summary
2.5 BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEMS
DSCC has numerous building control systems including Automated Logic, Johnson Controls, Trane, Carrier, TAC and Siemens. The Project Manager and site technicians must have a detailed knowledge of the operation of these and other similar control systems. One of the purposes for this contract is to maintain Installation Building Control systems inside the DSCC buildings on Columbus, in an operational state of readiness. Sustainment of Building Controls shall include three types of services;
Software Maintenance, Operational Support, and Scheduled Tasks.
a) Software Maintenance Software Maintenance includes patching of the servers, firmware upgrades to the building level controllers, and software patches to Workstations. This work will be completed by a DoD 8570 certified worker as defined under Personnel Security Requirements, Cyber Security Strength Requirements, and the Risk Management framework sections below.
b) Operational Support Support is scheduled or unscheduled work. This work would typically be in response to a failed or failing component. Provide review of the system alarm conditions with in-house maintenance group, identify if the alarm responses can be completed in-house, and what level of operational support is required. Provide graphic and programming changes to eliminate overrides, add new or subtract equipment to/from the system, including programming, graphics, updating local and server level software/firmware. This will also include the ability to support additional items above those defined in the contract on a unit price basis. All the work described above would be scheduled work completed by a DoD 8570 certified worker. In the event an instrument, control component, or controller fails during off-hours operation and these components or systems are deemed critical to the mission, the COR would identify this as unscheduled work.
c) Scheduled Tasks Scheduled Tasks consists of items identified as work to be accomplished as part of this contract.
This will include but not limited to; replacement of additional field controllers during the first and second years of the contract, tying in additional sensors, advanced programming for correcting known deficiencies, integrating buildings as additional fiber becomes available, establishing a global outside air temperature, and global seasonal change command.
2.5.1 Required Documents
The Contractor shall provide cybersecurity (CS) in accordance with all current policies, procedures, and statutes.
2.5.2 Personnel Security Requirements
A majority of the work to be performed under this requirement is unclassified, however, a security clearance may be required. All contractor personnel proposed to work on the network, or any IT Capabilities/Functions (at a minimum) will be required to have IT-II, a clearance requiring a National Agency Check with Law and Credit (NACLC) or NACLC equivalent, or an IT-I, a clearance requiring a Single Scope Background Investigation, prior to the work commencing.
2.5.3 Citizenship
Each contractor employee shall be a citizen of the United States of America, or an alien who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or who presents evidence from the Immigration and Naturalization Service that employment will not affect his immigration status.
2.5.4 Identification Badges
Contractor employees (including those of sub-contracts) are required to obtain a background check and Common Access Card (CAC) prior to starting work. Lost or stolen Contractor employee badges must be reported to Government security. A replacement CAC will be issued.
2.5.5 Privileged Access
All contractor personnel requiring elevated / privileged access to any network or system components, either during provisioning or post award, shall obtain an IT-II clearance, and meet DoD 8570.1-M IA Technical (IAT) II baseline and computing environment certifications, provide a copy of all current certifications to the Contracting Officer at time of award and remain in good standing during the contract period of performance. The contractor shall maintain a spreadsheet with all current 8570 certified personnel each month for the duration of the contract.
2.5.6 Computing Environment, System, Network Requirements
The 8570 contractor(s) will maintain his/her 8570 certification for the duration of the contract.
The 8570 contractor(s) will maintain the minimum CE requirements required by DLA.
All network components and applications shall be compatible with all applicable Defense Information System Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG). Any STIG exceptions must be identified as part of the vendor’s proposal. Exceptions incurring risk found unacceptable to the DLA Authorizing official are not permitted.
All network components and applications shall be IPv4 and IPv6 compatible.
All network components shall be connected using copper 10/100/1000 or fiber optic SFP-based Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Network components shall allow configuration of IEEE 802.1x or port security for authentication.
Web servers, human-machine interface (HMI) and controller systems must be on separate VLANs.
Any external network connections must be permanently disconnected.
The vendor shall provide a complete list of all ports, protocols and services required for any computer system running control system applications or required to interface the control system applications. The listing shall include all ports and services required for normal operation as well as any other ports and services required for emergency operation. The listing shall also include an explanation or cross reference to justify why each service is necessary for operation.
The vendor shall identify any system wireless communication capability, enabled or disabled. All wireless communications shall meet applicable STIG requirements to include FIPS 140-2 certification.
2.5.7 Information Technology Infrastructure Requirements
DLA shall furnish all virtual server and management workstation hardware. Any requirement for the Vendor to provide their own discrete server or management workstation hardware due to compatibility issues shall be documented in the Vendor proposal. Vendor supplied systems must meet DoD STIG requirements, with any exceptions noted in the proposal. DLA will provide the virtual infrastructure to support deployment of vendor supplied virtual servers or virtual appliance (OVA files). Vendor supplied systems must meet DoD STIG requirements, with any exceptions noted in the proposal. DLA can provide a virtual server. Specific server requirements may be outlined in the contract. Vendor will have system admin support over the server that provides the capability.
Any requirements in excess of these specifications shall be submitted in writing to be vetted by the DLA with supporting documentation. The Vendor will be responsible for all installation and deployment of the application/solution, configuration, and deployment.
In some instances (such as video surveillance) where there is a requirement for a large amount of storage, the preferred solution will be available as an appliance that includes compute/storage in one physical appliance that meets DoD, NIST and USG regulatory and cybersecurity policy requirements.
The appliance will not be used as a combined server and shall be sized adequately to store video feed data as specified elsewhere in the solicitation.
The vendor shall be responsible for configuration and deployment.
The vendor shall be responsible for all software maintenance activities for the appliance including but not limited to, firmware updates, OS patching, software patches etc. for the duration of the contract period.
The vendor will be responsible for all physical maintenance activities for the appliance including but not limited to, replacement of defective components such as hard drives (to be destroyed onsite), motherboards, daughter cards etc. for the duration of the contract period.
System(s) shall operate using a vendor fully supported operating system (OS), software, and firmware throughout the duration of the contract. All operating systems, software, and firmware shall be upgraded prior to the vendor’s end of mainstream support for the OS, software, or firmware. The preference is for a virtualized solution. The solution must be upgradeable and remain compliant to cyber security specifications during the lifecycle of the solution.
In certain instances, the System may be delivered as a physical appliance that includes compute/storage in one physical appliance that meets DoD, NIST and USG regulatory and Cybersecurity policy requirements.
2.5.8 Cyber Security Strength Requirements
The contractor shall adhere to all existing authorities and policies of the Director of National Intelligence regarding the protection of sensitive compartmented information (SCI), as directed by Executive Order 12333 and other laws and regulations.
The contractor shall satisfy the RMF requirements of subchapter III of chapter 35 of Title 44, United States Code (U.S.C.), also known as the “Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002.” See section 2.5.10 below.
The contractor shall enable DLA to meet the standards required by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Secretary of Commerce, pursuant to FISMA and section 11331 of Title 40, U.S.C.
2.5.9 Cyber Security Assurance Requirements
The contractor shall provide documentation of development practices and standards applied to government approved contractor-written control system software, including firmware, used to ensure a high level of defense against unauthorized access. The NIST SP 800-82r2 overlay for Industrial Control Systems (ICSs) shall be used as appropriate for the system.
2.5.10 Level 1 Cybersecurity Assessment (LCA)
DLA J6 shall ensure the LCA procedure is executed any time a major change is made to a server connected to the DLA network. A “Major change” shall be defined as a full version upgrade of any major component of the server (e.g., operating system, database management system, web server presentation software, application software), the installation of additional software, or a change in system function (e.g., conversion of a web server to a database server). The criteria for LCA applies to all servers within DLA; and:
DLA J6 shall perform categorization (FIPS 199) of the system information’s confidentiality, integrity, and availability sensitivity levels.
DLA J6 shall determine the minimum credential strength from the Sensitivity Level of the data stored by the system and the Entity environment used to connect to the system.
The contractor shall provide the network architectural diagram(s) that provides a visual depiction of the major hardware components that constitute the HVAC Controls system.
The contractor shall provide an inventory list of the system network devices, software, and hardware components.
The contractor shall provide a Ports, Protocols and Services Memorandum of the system.
DLA J6 shall ensure all STIGs have been configured, patches have been installed and software is authorized for use on DLA networks.
DLA J6 shall conduct analysis on the system data and determine the PII confidentiality impact value for the Privacy Overlay.
2.5.11 Risk Management Framework
The vendor shall assess and…
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