Dale Hollow- Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB) - SOW SPECS.pdf

DALE HOLLOW POWERHOUSE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS – NASHVILE DISTRICT

Vacuum Circuit Breaker Statement of Work & Specifications

Description:

It is the governments intent to acquire one (1) Eaton vacuum circuit breaker that meets the description and requirements listed in this document.

Scope of Work:

Under this purchase contract, the contractor shall furnish and deliver one (1) Eaton Vacuum Circuit breaker that meets the specifications in this document.

The awarded contractor has 180 Calander days after contract award to furnish and deliver.

1.1 Warranty

1.1.1 The Contractor shall provide the Government industry standard warranty from the date of final acceptance. The warranty shall cover defective materials, design, and workmanship. In instances where the material or equipment manufacturer's advertised minimum warranty is in excess of one year, it shall remain in force for its full period.

Upon receipt of notice from the Contracting Officer of failure of any of the material or equipment during the warranty period, the Contractor shall promptly furnish and install new replacement parts at no additional cost to the Government.

1.2 Government Property

1.2.1 Once the VCB is unloaded it will become government property.

1.2.2 If damaged before unloading the VCB will be rejected.

1.2.3 The government will unload the truck with a telehandler onsite.

1.2.4 The equipment shall be packed in a manner acceptable to preserve the condition of the equipment as it left the manufacturer’s facility or better. The packaging shall clearly identify the contents and weight of the package. All transportation, delivery, and storage costs shall be included in the Contractor’s proposal. Equipment shall be adequately protected from damage during shipping and handling. All damage shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor with no additional cost to the Government.

1.2.5 Within 60 days after successful delivery if the VCB doesn’t meet standards, concluded to be faulty, missing parts, wrong parts, or does not fit into the cabinet a written notice will be sent to the contractor to furnish another VCB at no additional cost to the government.

1.2.6 If the contractor can acquire a serial number for backchecking the VCB that would also be suitable for technical acceptance.

1.2.7 If the VCB is rejected for any means deemed necessary by the government, a onetime incidental 60 days will be added to the period of the performance for correction and redelivery.

1.3 Invoicing

After the VCB is installed (60 days after delivery) a final acceptance will be given to the contractor. The contactor shall then send the official quote/billing statement to be paid.

Please direct invoices to point of contact listed below:

USACE Invoicing Point of Contact ATTN: John McQuilliam Email: john.a.mcquilliam@usace.army.mil Phone: (615) 735-1034

1.4 Technical Acceptance

For technical acceptance, rejection, and all technical questions pertaining to this contract please reach out to the point of contact listed below:

ATTN: Coy Bryant Email: coy.t.bryant@usace.army.mil Phone: (615) 735-1034

Specifications:

The Generator Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB) shall be designed to work with EATON VacClad- W Metal-Clad Switchgear Part number to replace is 478C642H15. It must also work with our Eaton switchgear unit, if not it will be rejected.

Circuit breaker type to be replaced is an EATON 150VCP-WG50

The ANSI standards listed below must be met for technical acceptance.

A Voltage Requirement

A1. Maximum Voltage: 15 KV RMS

A2. Voltage Range Factor: 1

B Insultation Level & Withstand Test Voltage Requirements

B1. Power Frequency (1 minute): 36KV RMS

B2. Impulse: 95KV peak

C Current Requirements

C1. Continuous Current: 60 Hz of 3000 amperes

C2. Short Circuit Current (at rated maximum KV): 50 KA RMS

D. Interrupting time: 3 cycles

E. Permissible tripping time: 2 seconds

F. Maximum voltage divided by K: 15 KV RMS

G. Peak voltage E2: 27KV

H. Timed peak I2: 3.5 Microseconds

I. Closed and latch capability momentary: 137 KA Peak

J. Charging motor: 125 VDC

K. Spring release coil: 125 VDC

L. Anti pump Relay: 125 VDC

M. Shunt Trip Coil: 125 VDC

VCB Shall include standard features such as but not limited to: motor cutoff switch, latch check switch, two (2) position switches, auxiliary switch, ground contract assembly, and other standard receiving components and parts.

Place of Delivery:

ATTN: Stanley Carter USACE Dale Hollow Dam 305 Powerhouse Road Celina, TN 38551

Contractor shall coordinate with the POC for all site visits, and coordinate delivery date 1 week ahead.

Delivery days and hours: Mon.-Thu., 0700-1530, except Federal Holidays.

USACE Delivery Point of Contact

ATTN: Stanley Carter Email: Stanley.R.Carter.Jr@usace.army.mil Phone: (931) 243-3135

Security:

General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures—this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Physical security and access control requirements: All contractors and all associated sub-contractors shall comply with applicable District and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government representative). The contractor shall provide the District Security Office with any/all requested information which may be required for background screenings, checks and/or investigations to meet installation/facility access requirements. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Since this is a delivery and/or supply only, there are no investigation requirements. However, the Contractor(s) will be escorted at all times inside the restricted area.

Escort Required: In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas." Escorts must be USACE employees and never other contractors. Note Escort Requirement will no longer be required once the Contract Representative has been notified a favorable long-term investigation (Category B3) has been completed. B3 not required for extremely short maintenance or repair contracts in which the contractor will be escorted throughout project completion (under 30 days).

Pre-Screen Candidates Using E-Verify: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.