Description of Requirement.pdf

Description of Requirement for

Engineer Research and Development Center

Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory

1.5m and 3.0m-Wave Flume Generators

The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, is in need of purchasing a new electrically-operated, piston-type wave flume generator with active absorption for an existing flume, measuring 62-m long, 1.5-m wide (5ft), and 2.0-m deep (6.56 ft) at the wave generator (1.5-m deep or 5ft at the testing area). Additionally a new electrically-operated, piston-type wave flume generator(s) with active absorption for an existing flume, measuring 62-m long, 3.0-m wide (10ft), and 2.0-m deep (6.56 ft) at the wave generator (1.5-m deep or 5ft at the testing area). These wave machines are to replace the antiquated, hydraulically-driven wave generators that lacks wave absorption and modern wave generation capability/technologies.

1.5 Meter Wave Flume Generator

A new wave flume generator for a flume measuring 2.0-m deep and 1.5-m (5 ft) wide. The new generator is to be an electric-drive system with 2nd order generation and active wave absorption capabilities. The wave generator should meet the following capabilities:

Stroke: piston-type generator with minimum 2-m stroke powered by AC servo motors

Wave Height at water depth of 1.6 m (at the wave board):

Monochromatic: minimum wave height of 0.35 m at 1.5 sec period; 0.60 m at 2.0 sec period; 0.40 m at 3.5 sec period

Spectral: minimum significant wave height of 0.17 m at 1.5 sec; 0.30 m at 2.0 sec period; 0.20 m at 3.5 s

Mounting: the wave generator will mount on top of the existing flume, which is concrete walls topped by a metal plate. Framework and racks of wave generator will be stainless steel and/or aluminum. The 1.5 m wide flume shares a concrete wall with the adjacent 3m flume. Mounting must take into account the adjacent wave machine structure.

Generator paddle: paddle will be stainless steel

Controls: wave generator will be operable from a remote location via Ethernet, including remote start-up, calibration of wave probes on the paddles, and monitoring of the paddle position, demand signals, and wave height signals. Emergency stop buttons will be available near the generator and also in the remote control room.

Software: wave generator will include wave generation software suitable for generation of monochromatic, irregular (single and bi-modal), and solitary wave trains or user-defined spectra, and provide active wave absorption.

System should be able to operate in ambient temperatures of 0 deg C up to 40 deg C as it will be housed in a metal hangar lacking climate control. Humidity control is also necessary.

3.0 Meter Wave Flume Generator

A new wave flume generator for a flume measuring 2.0-m deep and 3.0-m (10 ft) wide.

The new generator is to be an electric-drive system with 2nd order generation and active wave absorption capabilities. The wave generator should meet the following capabilities:

Stroke: piston-type generator with minimum 2-m stroke powered by AC servo motors

Wave Height at water depth of 1.6 m (at the wave board):

Monochromatic: minimum wave height of 0.35 m at 1.5 sec period; 0.60 m at 2.0 sec period; 0.40 m at 3.5 sec period

Spectral: minimum significant wave height of 0.17 m at 1.5 sec; 0.30 m at 2.0 sec period; 0.20 m at 3.5 s

Mounting: the wave generator will mount on top of the existing flume, which is concrete walls topped by a metal plate. Framework and racks of wave generator will be stainless steel and/or aluminum. The 3.0 m wide flume shares a concrete wall with the adjacent 1.5m flume. Mounting must take into account the adjacent wave machine structure.

Generator paddle: paddle will be stainless steel

Controls: wave generator will be operable from a remote location via Ethernet, including remote start-up, calibration of wave probes on the paddles, and monitoring of the paddle position, demand signals, and wave height signals. Emergency stop buttons will be available near the generator and also in the remote control room.

Software: wave generator will include wave generation software suitable for generation of monochromatic, irregular (single and bi-modal), and solitary wave trains or user-defined spectra, and provide active wave absorption.

System should be able to operate in ambient temperatures of 0 deg C up to 40 deg C as it will be housed in a metal hangar lacking climate control. Humidity control is also necessary.

Drawing: A drawing is provided for information purposed only. The drawing is in reference to the previous wave flume being removed prior to installation.

Basis of Award: Award is based upon the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation and award can be made to one or both Wave Flume Generators and in the order that is deemed necessary due to funds availability. In the occurrence of only one Wave Flume Generator being awarded initially, the remaining Wave Flume Generator and associated installation, commissioning and training shall be established as an option at time of award that must be exercised within 6 months of contract award should additional funds become available and the price established be determined to remain fair and reasonable.

Delivery:

All items are to be delivered to:

Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), ATTN Duncan Bryant, Hanger 3281

3909 Halls Ferry Road Vicksburg, MS 39180-6199

On-Site Installation:

Installation is to be completed within 6 months of contract award or option exercised if applicable. Technical coordination is required for to ensure proper power requirements are met prior to installation.

Electrical Connections– necessary power and/or Ethernet availability will be provided to the breaker panel or appropriate terminals. Should any change to a transformer or adding breakers be require it will be handled by ERDC. Final electrical hookup to the breaker will be coordinated with ERDC.

Old Wave Flume Machines – ERDC will have the machines removed prior to installation

On-site Commissioning and Training:

On-site commissioning and training will be provided to the ERDC in Vicksburg, MS upon delivery. The commissioning and training should be completed with 6 months of award or an option being exercised, if applicable.

Warranty for 1.5m and 3.0m Wave Flume Generators:

Warranty shall last a minimum of one (1) calendar year from the date of commissioning for each of the Wave Flume Generators.

Security Requirements:

Contractor personnel allowed on site shall follow all sign-in and security regulations as directed by the ERDC Security Office and the TPOC, and as listed below.

1. AT Level I Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/ launch.html.

2. U.S. Citizens – Only U. S. Citizens are allowed on site.

3. Personnel List – Contractor shall supply the TPOC with a list of his employees who will be working on the ERDC site.

4. Positive Picture ID – Contract personnel shall provide a positive picture ID prior to site access.

5. Identification Badges – Contractor personnel are required to sign in with Security and to obtain and wear security identification badges while on government site.

6. Weapons – No weapons of any kind are allowed on site either in vehicles or on persons.

7. Access/Deliveries – Contractor shall notify the TPOC the day before or as soon as possible when contractor or his subcontractors are to arrive or deliveries of equipment and/or supplies are to occur. Contractor must receive his or his subcontractor’s own deliveries. Government personnel are not allowed to receive deliveries for any contractor.

8. General Disruption – General disruption by contractor is limited to the immediate work areas. Contractor products, tools, and/or equipment shall stay within the immediate work areas.

9. Tools/Equipment – Contractor is strictly responsible for the security of all products, tools, and/or equipment used during the duration of this contract.

10. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: The contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, access and local security policies and procedures. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

11. iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the USACE iWATCH program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 45 calendar days of contract award and within 45 days of new employees commencing performance on the contract. The contractor shall provide certification of completion to the COR within 10 days of training completion. Training documents will be provided by the Security Office.

12. Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 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, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.