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This is a Purchase Description for a 75 Ton Rubber Tired Gantry Crane to be installed at Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The document specifies detailed technical, electrical, safety, and logistical requirements for a gantry crane designed to load and unload military assets and express containers from rail cars and commercial trailers. Key requirements include a diesel-powered crane with two 40-ton hoists, remote control operation, wind speed monitoring, emergency stop capabilities, specific lighting and electrical specifications, and comprehensive testing and training protocols.

The procurement includes stringent quality assurance measures, including a load test lifting 125% of rated capacity, travel tests, and final acceptance contingent on 100 hours of continuous operation without breakdown. The contractor must provide technical instruction for four depot personnel on equipment operation and maintenance, deliver comprehensive documentation, and offer a minimum one-year warranty. Additional requirements cover safety, environmental protection, cybersecurity compliance, and adherence to various federal and industry standards including OSHA, NFPA, and UFC regulations. The crane must be manufactured in the USA with commercially available off-the-shelf components and have local service technicians available within 48 hours for emergency repairs.

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PRODUCTION ENGINEERING DIVISION

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION FOR

75 TON RUBBER TIRED GANTRY CRANE

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION:

1.1 SCOPE: Request the purchase of one (1) 75 Ton Rubber Tired Gantry Crane for use in loading and unloading military assets and Express Containers (CONEX) from rail cars and commercial trailers. The gantry crane shall be designed, setup, started up and load tested in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer specification as well as local, state, and federal standards. The gantry crane specifications are based upon commercially available products and shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements specified in section 4.0 Specifications of this Purchase Description (PD). Other sections within the specification are training, required equipment calibration, Operating and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, and shipping to Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD), Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The contractor shall provide all professional architectural, engineering and installation services for the preparation of all necessary drawings, specifications, calculations, cost estimates and related design, permits, fabrication, installation and testing services for the completion of this project. The contractor must address the requirements listed in this purchase description and disclose where in their proposal they address the requirements.

1.2 PLACE AND PERFORMANCE OF INSTALLATION: All work shall be performed during Letterkenny’s tour of duty which is a compressed work schedule with eight days that are nine hours in duration, one day that is eight hours in duration and one standard day off within a two week pay period (80 hours). Monday through Thursday will be nine-hour days scheduled from 0600 through 1530. The first Friday of the pay period will be an eight-hour day scheduled from 0600 through 1430. The second Friday of the pay period will be the standard day off. Other hours, weekend, and holiday work will be considered separately as requested by the contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.3 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Contractor and all associated sub-contractor’s employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Risk Management or Security Office. Contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or

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local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

The contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall also comply with adjudication standards and processes using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.3.1. Media Devices: Vendor/Contractor or Subcontractors shall not take or copy any photographs, videos, drawings, blueprints, or any other type of rendering of depot facilities, personnel, property, or equipment. If required to perform the tasks defined within this purchase description (PD), the vendor/contractor shall request the needed media from the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). All media shall be taken by an authorized LEAD representative and shall go through an approval process before release. Once released the media must be handled by the contractor according to the distribution statement or classification which it is assigned by LEAD. The Government reserves the right to seize equipment used for unauthorized purposes and the employee and/or Contractor may be removed from the base, detained, reported and/or remanded to civilian authorities or have other sanctions placed against them.

1.3.2. AT Level I Training: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled-access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after the contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the TPOC or to the contracting officer, if a TPOC is not assigned, within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://www.letterkenny.army.mil/ctrresources/

1.3.3. Physical Security: The contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for contractor use.

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1.3.4. OPSEC Training: Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter.

Level I OPSEC Awareness training is available at the following website:

https://www.letterkenny.army.mil/ctrresources/

1.3.5. iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activities Activity Training Officer (ATO)). This local 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 TPOC. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the TPOC NLT 30 calendar days after contract award. iWATCH training is available at the following website: https://www.letterkenny.army.mil/ctrresources/

1.3.6. Badges: Identification badges will be issued for admittance of personnel before performing work or service on this contract. The identification badge is the property of the US Government and must be returned upon termination or demand. The contractor/vendor agrees that he will ensure all badges issued to employees are returned to the Badge and Identification Section, Security Division, Letterkenny Army Depot promptly on termination of need or on expiration, which occurs first. The badge room is located in Bldg 2, phone # 717- 267-8003. Hours of operation are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday thru Friday, exclusive of Federal Holidays.

1.3.7. Information Assurance Requirements: This system will operate in stand-alone mode only (no network connection of any kind). If there becomes such a time where this system requires the use of another PC (laptop, tablet, etc.) or network connection it will conform to all requisite DoD and Army cybersecurity requirements. Additionally, since this system operates in stand-alone mode there will be no ability to connect via either wireless (e.g Bluetooth) or wired (e.g.

Ethernet cable), to a network. If these parameters change then the system will be subject to Change Configuration Board (CCB) approval for operation.

1.4 SAFETY AND FIRE PROTECTION: The contractor shall make themselves familiar with and comply with LEAD’s local safety regulation LEAD-R 385-1 and Safety Bulletins prior to beginning any work at LEAD. The ‘LEAD Safety and Occupational Health Program’ (LEAD 385-1) can be found at https://www.letterkenny.army.mil/Visitors-Information/

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1.4.1. The contractor is reminded that LEAD maintains a Safety Management System (SMS) and is ISO 45001 certified, AS9100 and AS9110 certified. The equipment and the installation shall also meet all the safety criteria set forth in OSHA

1926.501 and ANSI/ASSE Z359.

1.4.2. If contractor personnel determine a procedure is unsafe, they shall discontinue work immediately and contact their Program Manager who shall notify safety personnel and the TPOC. As soon as LEAD Safety Office personnel determine that the unsafe conditions have been corrected, the TPOC will notify the contractor Program Manager that personnel may resume work.

1.4.3. All contractor personnel shall wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when in the following work areas: industrial buildings, at work sites, test sites and test facilities. Failure to wear/use PPE may cause removal from the job site and/or seizure of non-compliant equipment/items.

1.4.4. The contractor shall comply with reporting requirements of 29 CFR Part 1904, AR 385-40 and APGR 385-4, and shall report accidents resulting in injury or death and accidents resulting in damage to Government property, supplies, and equipment to the TPOC promptly of the occurrence.

1.4.5. In case of an injury/accident, the contractor shall complete a “Safety Investigation of injury/accident report” and submit it to the TPOC Office with a copy to the LEAD Safety Office within 24 hours of the event, regardless of if the event is reported to another SMS.

1.4.6. Any and all on site work at LEAD shall be completed in accordance with applicable OSHA, DoD, DoDI 6055, Army, and LEAD Safety requirements. As a federal installation, additional requirements other than OSHA apply to contractors performing work at LEAD. Examples include: full conformance to all applicable NFPA standards, ANSI standards, and other consensus standards for the industry covered by the subject contract. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with all applicable standards prior to starting work. Additionally, the contractors shall make themselves familiar with and comply with LEAD's local safety regulation LEAD-R 385-1, AR 385-10, and LEAD-R 420-13 prior to the start of any work at LEAD.

1.4.7. Prior to shipping, the contractor shall provide Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for all Hazardous Material (HazMat) in accordance with LEAD Safety Bulletin 23-02 10.4.o. for all fluids required for the start-up and proper operation of the gantry crane equipment to the TPOC. The TPOC shall ensure all procured HazMat is restricted to products that have been approved for use by the Hazardous Material

Approval Group (HMAG), to include any HazMat provided with equipment or items purchased by the contractor.

1.4.8. Contractors must submit a copy of AMLD Form 4783 LEAD Contractor Chemical Checklist and SDSs to be reviewed by the Safety Office, Industrial Hygiene, Fire Protection, and the Environmental Management Division prior to bringing the hazardous material on the DEPOT. All HazMat must leave with the contractor at the end of the workday.

1.4.9. As part of the applicability of engineering controls, all equipment with rotating and moving parts at point of operation shall comply with LEAD 385-1 Chapter 17-3- Policies: One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, nip/pinch points, rotating parts, flying chips, and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are: physical barrier guards, electronic safety devices, guarding by distance, and physical restraints. The point of operation of machines whose operations exposes an employee to injury shall be guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standard (OSHA, ANSI, Equipment Owner’s Manual). In the absence of applicable specific standards, guarding shall be designed and manufactured as to prevent the operator, or any employees who may come in contact, from having any part of his/her body in the danger zone during operation. All machines designed for fixed locations shall be securely anchored to prevent walking or moving during operation.

1.4.10 All hazards inside the machinery shall be guarded against unauthorized access.

Clearly visible signs and symbols shall warn personnel in the area, and interlocks, safety mats and redundant deactivation systems shall guard against accidental access to the tooling and moving parts. Guards shall be easily removable to facilitate inspection, maintenance, or repair.

1.4.11 All safety messages or recalls related to the safe use of products produced by the contractor will be provided to the TPOC for the Contract with 5 days of contractor’s awareness of the message or notice.

1.4.12 If the requirements of the contract change, the proponent of the contract must submit all changes to the LEAD Safety Office for review.

1.5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:

1.5.1. Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations: Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, statutes, regulations, executive orders, permits, Army regulations (with supplements), as well as Major Subordinate Command (MSC) and installation regulations and policies. Contractor shall immediately report any conflicts between applicable federal, state, local environmental laws, statutes, executive orders, and provisions of Army Regulation 200-1, and any specifications within this contract to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) as well as the Director of Engineering & Public Works.

1.5.2. Compliance with Green Procurement Requirements: Contractor shall follow Federal EPA Comprehensive Procurement guidelines (www.epa.gov/cpg) for acquisition of building materials and products and select materials that have a long life cycle; the least toxic materials; recyclable materials; materials that are resource-efficient; materials with the maximum recycled content; materials harvested on a sustained yield basis; and products causing the least pollution during their manufacture, use, and reuse.

1.5.3. Compliance with License and Certification Requirements: Contractor shall obtain all license and certification required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations necessary to adhere to the specifications of this contract.

The Contractor shall submit all plans, notifications, reports, submittal documents, and fees required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations to the appropriate Federal, State, and Local authority and/or agency as necessary to adhere to the specification of this contract. All required licenses and certifications required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and/or regulations shall be considered a contract deliverable upon award.

1.5.4. Notification of Federal and State Regulators: Contractor shall immediately notify Director of Engineering & Public Works and TPOC of the arrival on site of any Federal, State, and/or DoD environmental regulator or enforcement agent and/or the receipt of any correspondence from a Federal or State environmental agency.

1.5.5. Inspections of Work Sites: Contractor shall submit to potential Federal, State, Army and installation work site environmental regulatory inspections and/or investigations into noncompliance, and fully cooperate with such inspections/investigations by providing the appropriate records and documentation. Environmental regulatory agencies are authorized by law to inspect any work site for environmental compliance with regulatory requirements.

If an inspection is conducted, it will not stop or disrupt ongoing contract activities.

The inspection will only require the work site environmental officer, or supervisor/manager to answer questions and/or escort the inspector to specific work site areas with the potential to affect environmental quality. Typical environmental work site inspections are conducted in less than 30 minutes with an approximate frequency of one inspection every two months.

1.5.6. Reporting Noncompliance: Contractor shall immediately report any nonconformance and/or noncompliance with applicable Federal, State or Local environmental laws, Army and installation environmental regulations or policies to the TPOC and Director of Engineering & Public Works.

1.5.7. Conformance with Environmental Management System: Contractor shall take the necessary actions to identify, monitor, and control those contract operations and activities that pose risk of contamination, or can negatively impact the natural and/or human environment.

1.5.8. Competency Training for Contractor Personnel: Contractor shall not allow personnel to perform any activities and/or tasks on Army Materiel Command (AMC) installations without proper and adequate qualifications or job competency training. In the event of any identified noncompliance, the Contractor shall, if requested, provide proof of contract personnel training or qualification (individual name, training/qualification type, training/qualification certificate, and date of training/qualification) to perform those contract activities associated with the identified noncompliance.

1.5.9. Generation of Solid Waste: Contractor shall remove from the installation and dispose of all solid waste generated, which cannot be recycled to an approved and permitted off-post disposal facility.

1.5.9.1 Contractor shall make every effort to divert 54 percent of all installation and demolition debris waste and 44 percent of all other solid waste to comply with the Army Integrated Solid Waste Management Policy.

1.5.9.2 Prior to removing any waste from the installation for disposal, the Contractor shall coordinate with the installation Qualified Recycling Program Manager and Director of Engineering & Public Works to arrange for recyclable materials to be removed and diverted from the waste stream and provided to the installation to receive credit toward meeting diversion requirements.

1.5.9.3 Submit in writing the quantities of waste removed and recycled to the Director of Engineering & Public Waste or designee on a monthly basis and at the expiration of the contract. The submittal shall include the date of disposal/recycling, the disposal/recycling facility, the types of material disposed/recycled and the quantities of materials disposed/recycled by weight.

1.5.9.4 The Contractor shall establish a program to promote cost-effective waste reduction in all operations and facilities covered by the contract. This includes collection, separation, and processing products or other materials recovered from solid waste streams for use in the form of raw materials.

1.5.10 Use of Hazardous Materials: Contractor shall assign all hazardous materials management responsibilities to the appointed Ecological Point of Contact (ECOPC). Contractor shall contact Director of Engineering to obtain technical assistance from installation's Environmental Director who will assist the ECOPC with achieving and maintaining compliance with hazardous material storage, issue, use, and disposal requirements. Contractor shall submit to the TPOC and/or Director of Engineering & Public Works a hazardous material inventory.

The hazardous material inventory will be submitted 30 days prior to commencement of work for contracts that exceed 180 consecutive days. The inventory list will contain the hazardous material type and maximum quantities of materials anticipated to be stored on-site. The hazardous material shall be properly identified and include any applicable identification number, such as National Stock Number or Special Item Number. The Contractor shall maintain copies of Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials used and stored on-site during performance of the contract. Contractor shall not supply or deliver any hazardous materials or chemicals to an AMC installation that are listed on EPA toxic chemical list without prior written approval from Director of Engineering & Public Works.

1.5.11 Prevention of Spills: Contractor shall develop, maintain, and post at the work site a written site-specific spill response plan if transporting, processing, storing, or in any way managing hazardous waste, hazardous material, petroleum-oils-lubricants, or other restricted items. In case of a spill, the person in control of the spill site or their designated representative shall take appropriate action to protect workers and bystanders; contain the spill (if it can be done safely); secure the spill site; restrict ignition sources; and immediately contact the installation Fire and Emergency Services (Fire Department). Contractors storing 1,320 gallons or more of any oil-based product in an aboveground storage tank at a work site shall develop a Spill Prevention Control Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan and present such plan to the Director of Engineering & Public Works prior to placement. Immediately respond to actual emergencies and accidents, prevent or mitigate associated adverse environmental impacts, and contact the installation Fire and Emergencies Services.

1.5.12 Corrective Action for Noncompliance: Contractor shall when given a verbal and/or written notice of environmental noncompliance or nonconformance by the TPOC, take immediate corrective action. Failure or refusal to comply promptly may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to invoke the appropriate contractual remedies. This may cause all or part of the work to be stopped immediately until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly comply with the safety and security requirements, the TPOC may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. Time lost due to any such stoppage is not subject to claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages to the Contractor. The Contractor will not be paid for work not performed as a result of the stop order.

Work must not resume until the Contractor provides evidence to the TPOC that he/she has complied or will comply with appropriate safety and security regulations.

1.5.13 Universal Waste / e-Waste Management: Universal waste including but not limited to some mercury containing building products such florescent lamps, mercury vapor lamps, high pressure sodium lamps, CRTs, batteries, aerosol paint containers, electrical equipment containing PCBs, and consumed electronic devices, shall be managed in accordance with applicable environmental law and installation instructions.

1.5.14 Pollution Prevention / Hazardous Waste Minimization: Minimize the use of hazardous materials and the generation of hazardous waste. Consult with the installation Environmental Office for suggestions and to obtain a copy of the installation's pollution prevention/hazardous waste minimization plan for reference material when preparing this part of the plan.

2.0 GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

2.1. Government Furnished Property and Materials: The Government will provide the facilities, equipment, materials and/or services listed below.

2.2. Facilities: The Government will provide clear access to all working areas necessary for the contractor to perform the setup and start up, during the specified hours listed in section 1.2.

2.3. Equipment: None

2.4. Materials: None

2.5. Source Drawings: The entire set of source drawing files (DWG) will not be provided to the Contractor. Request the specific Drawing Number for the preparation of shop drawings. Only those drawings requested to prepare shop drawings will be provided. These drawings are provided only after award.

2.6. Services: None

2.7. Site Preparation: Letterkenny Army Depot will provide a clear area for setup, installation, and testing of the rubber tired gantry crane.

2.8. Utilities: LEAD will provide temporary utilities (power, air, water, etc.) for the operation of equipment required for the setup, installation, and testing of the industrial equipment if readily available.

2.9. Delivery and Storage: LEAD will provide temporary covered storage for any electronic components or components that are not rated for outdoor weather.

Materials that can be exposed to inclement weather will be stored within 100 ft of the location where the contractor is performing their work.

3.0 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

3.1. The contractor shall be responsible to inform all of their workers, direct or contracted, and ensure they follow the information within this specification. The contractor shall also have a representative onsite to perform the setup, startup, testing, training, and be the Point Of Contact (POC) to communicate and coordinate with Letterkenny’s POC.

3.2. Equipment: Contractor shall be responsible for supplying all equipment required to complete the work defined in this specification.

3.3. Materials:

3.4. Site Maintenance: The Contractor will be assigned an area within or near the project site for use as a staging area. The building of structures, the erection of tents or other forms of protection will be permitted only at such places as the Government shall approve, and the sanitary conditions of the grounds in or about such structures must at all times be maintained in a satisfactory manner.

Temporary contractor facilities provided during installation must be removed prior to final acceptance from the Government. As a minimum the area must be left looking "broom clean" and at least as clean as before the structure placement.

Work areas must be kept reasonably neat on a daily basis. Debris resulting from the work, such as empty paint cans, packing cases, scrap lumber, oil and grease spills, and other debris must be collected, removed, and disposed of off-site at least once per week. Government trash cans, dump boxes and other containers shall not be used. Liquid waste must not be disposed of in existing drains.

3.5. Utilities: The Contractor shall be responsible for the availability of utilities for use on the project. The contractor shall supply any utilities needed at their cost. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge. The Contractor, at its expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, and associated paraphernalia. The Contractor is responsible for providing restroom facilities for all personnel associated with this contract.

3.6. PROTECTION OF EXISTING WORK AND DAMAGE REPORTS: In all instances when Government property and/or equipment is damaged by the Contractor's employees or any contract employees, the Contractor must immediately suspend all work and notify the TPOC. A full written report of the incident including the extent of damage must be submitted to the TPOC for evaluation within two business days of occurrence. The Contractor must wait for a Notification to Proceed from the TPOC before resuming any work activities.

3.7. Delivery and Storage: All loading and unloading of Gantry Crane materials and components will be completed by the contractor. Storage of equipment and materials will be permitted only in designated staging areas.

3.8. Fluids: The contractor shall provide all necessary fluids and chemical additives required for the start-up and proper operation of the equipment. The contractor shall supply LEAD with MSDSs for all the necessary fluids within 30 days after award of contract.

3.9. DAMAGE OR LOSS OF CONTRACTOR'S SUPPLIES AND PROPERTY: The Contractor is responsible for taking the action necessary to protect Contractor supplies, materials and equipment, and the personal property of Contractor employees from loss, damage or theft. The Government assumes no responsibility for theft, damage, etc., of the above. All incidents of theft (or suspected theft) of contractor materials, supplies, or equipment from project lands shall be reported to the TPOC.

4.0 REQUIREMENTS:

4.1. Mechanical Requirements:

4.1.1. Installation of New Equipment: The contractor shall perform the installation, startup, testing, troubleshooting, and training for the equipment provided under this contract.

4.1.2. Crane Power: Gantry crane must be powered by a diesel engine capable of providing power for all electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components without being overburdened. Crane engine shall be equipped with cold weather starting package.

4.1.3. Crane Travel: Crane travel shall be controlled by a single remote control with two speed points for crane travel. The high speed shall be no faster than 4 MPH.

Bogies shall be protected by wheel guards.

4.1.4. Trolley: Hook travel shall be equal to or greater than 100 feet between the legs of the gantry crane. Trolley shall travel the entire length of the girder and shall be limited to two speeds points. The low speed option shall not be faster than 4

MPH.

4.1.5. Hoist: Gantry crane shall consist of two (2) hoists with a lifting capacity rated for no less than 40 tons each. A double girder structure with one hoist mounted on each girder. The hoists shall have two speeds points. Minimum hook height equal to or greater than 50 feet from foundation elevation. Hooks shall be able to touch the ground. Hoists shall have the capability to lift and traverse in sync or individually based on the needs of the operator. Hoists shall be equipped with scales to provide instant measurement for the load being lifted.

4.1.6. CMAA Classification: Crane equipment must be rated for Class C moderate service.

4.1.7. Environment: Gantry crane shall be designed to operate and be stored outside in inclement weather.

4.1.8. Gantry Brakes: Gantry brakes must be mechanically applied and hydraulic released. Brake system hydraulic fluid must be suitable for continuous operation of thrusters over a temperature range of -25 to +110 degrees F and an approved environmentally acceptable lubricant (EAL) per 2013 Vessel General Permit (VGP). Gantry brakes must automatically set when the crane is de-energized and release when unit is energized.

4.1.9. Wind Speed Monitor: Provide a Wind Speed Monitor (anemometer) for the crane.

The wind monitor must be rated for continuous operation over a temperature range of -25 to +110 degrees F. The wind speed sensor and the mounting hardware must be capable of sustaining wind gusts in excess of 100 mph without damage and must be mounted at least one (1) foot above the upper most elevation of the machinery housing. The pole is to be attached to a handrail (or side of the machinery housing) on one of the walkways so that personnel can unpin (and reinstall) and lay down the pole to service the monitor without the need for fall protection.

4.1.10 Controls: Crane operations shall be controlled by hand held remote control operation. Remote shall be equipped with joystick or push button controls for all operations of the crane to include driving, trolly movement, and hoist movement.

4.1.11 Travel Warning Alarm: Provide at least four (4) electrically operated motion alarms for the crane. The alarms must have a sound level of at least 65 decibels at 10 feet. Provide means to give stroking impulses to the alarm at approximately five-second intervals and when the gantry function is in motion.

4.1.12 Crane Operation Warning Lights: Provide rotating beacon or strobing LED style lights installed to warn personnel and vehicular traffic of crane operation. Provide at a minimum four (4) red strobe lights that operate automatically whenever the crane is energized.

4.1.13 Lighting: Lighting fixtures and sockets must be manufactured to be shockproof.

All fixtures must be UL listed and designed for outside use in inclement weather.

Provide lighting fixtures that are rated for rough service, vibration-resistant, and designed to prevent any material from falling from the fixture. Equip the lights with safety cables to prevent fixtures from falling on the deck if dropped while being serviced. Install fixtures such that they are easily accessible for maintenance.

4.1.14 Provide a minimum of four (4) floodlights rated for outdoor and wet locations to light the working area under the crane. The floodlight fixtures must be evenly spaced along the crane to provide an illumination level of under the crane of at least a horizontal average of 20 footcandles (fc) at 3 feet above the deck with a range of 15 to 30 fc maintained and a vertical average of 10 fc with a range of 5 to 15 fc maintained. Lamps are to be LED, have a color temp of 5000 K, and a minimum color rendering index (CRI) of 70. Provide lamps with lumens as required to achieve the required footcandle distribution.

4.1.15 Crane must provide two (2) work area cameras to assist with loading and unloading operations. The operators camera display shall be no less than 7 inches in size.

4.1.16 Provide a minimum of four (4) floodlights rated for outdoor and wet locations to light the driving area in front of and behind the crane.

4.1.17 The operator is to have control of floodlights from the radio remote by means of a switch or "ON" and "OFF" push button pair at each device/location.

4.1.18 Catwalk and machinery housing lights: Watertight, guarded fixtures with impact-resistant globe, suitable for outdoor locations must be provided to illuminate the crane catwalks, stairs, access platforms, and machinery housings. Light source must be medium screw type LED bulb with output equivalent to 100 watt incandescent bulb and color temperature of 5000 K. In addition, three-way switches and lights must be provided to illuminate the path to the catwalk/maintenance platform in each direction. Toggle switches, not circuit breakers, must be used to control the lights.

4.2. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS:

4.2.1. Provide a submittal for the control systems and equipment. In addition to product data for all components used in the manufacture, installation and operation of the electrical control system, provide a description of the scheme of operation and of the provisions for adjusting operating characteristics in the field. Except as otherwise specified, crane control systems components for the crane must comply with the applicable provisions of NEMA ICS 8. The provided control system is to be so designed that operator interface, control commands, and load indication are processed through a programmable logic controller (PLC). Controls must provide smooth starting, acceleration, deceleration, and stopping at all speeds and loads while operating within safe limits of overload currents. Controls must be designed to fail-safe, causing motor holding brakes to set automatically on control malfunction, protective device operation, or loss of power and so that, no matter how erratically the master switch handle may be operated, there will be no damage to controls or equipment nor any danger of uncontrolled lowering of the load.

4.2.2. Master Switches: All hoist and travel motions must be individually controlled with separate controllers and capable of simultaneous usage.

4.2.3. "Emergency STOP" Pushbutton: Locate one "Emergency STOP" pushbutton which must remove all power for the crane motion circuits. The "Emergency STOP" pushbutton must not be designed to be used for normal operation of the crane power-off. "Emergency STOP" pushbutton must be red twist-to-release, mushroom style with emergency-stop guard to prevent accidental activation and provide warning to the Human Machine Interface (HMI) when activated. Label emergency stop pushbuttons as "Emergency STOP". Provide the "Emergency STOP" pushbuttons on the remote radio control and on two opposite legs of the gantry structure at approximately 5 feet above the deck.

4.2.4. All cabinets and enclosures that contain Operational Technology components must have a 3-point latch with means to permit locking doors in the closed position, must be sized so that they can be fully opened when mounted on the crane, and must have door swings of not less than 150 degrees.

4.2.4.1 All such cabinets and enclosures must be secured using padlocks with a minimum of a 3/8-inch diameter hardened shackle and be stainless steel.

4.2.4.2 Padlocks must meet requirements in accordance with Federal Specification FF- P-2827A and the NFESC DoD Lock Program FED-STD-2827.

4.2.4.3 General manufacture of cabinets and enclosures housing electrical devices and equipment must conform to the requirements of NEMA 250 and NEMA ICS6. All cabinets and enclosures must meet the requirements on UL standards. The NRTL Mark on the enclosure will be accepted as evidence of compliance. All cabinet doors must be able to open without obstruction.

4.2.4.4 Remote Radio Control Storage Enclosure: The remote radio control storage enclosure must have a latching hinged door and be of sufficient size to accommodate storage of one crane radio transmitter, spare batteries, and one charger. The enclosure must be waterproof and key lockable. Equip the enclosure with a duplex 120 VAC receptacle for use with the battery charger. two keys are to be provided for the storage box.

4.2.5. Complete Software List: Provide comprehensive software list for all components of the Operational Technology. The list must include, at a minimum, the following: 1. Software Name, 2. Software Vendor, 3. Software Version Number (major version number only, for Pre-Design Software Listing). 4. Software Selection Purpose/Justification.

4.2.5.1 Submit a Complete Software List (Encrypted) during the Preconstruction Coordination Conference (Section 5.1).

4.2.5.2 Software with a currently supported Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) meets Government cybersecurity requirements. Software without a currently supported STIG is subject to Government review and approval. See https://public.cyber.mil/STIGS/, for a listing of software with a currently supported

STIG.

4.2.6. Complete Hardware List:

4.2.6.1 Schematic Drawings: Submit wiring schematics for power, lighting, and control circuits, enclosures, and equipment. Schematic drawings must indicate main line collectors. Terminal board connections, wire designations, and size and type of wire must be indicated on wiring diagrams.

4.2.6.2 Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC): Installed PLCs shall be manufactured by a government approved source and shall provide an Ethernet adapter to allow for connection to the Industrial Network if required. If an Ethernet connection is used to interconnect the PLC to peripheral equipment, an additional Ethernet port shall be provided.

4.2.6.3 PLC Ladder Logic Diagram: Submit complete control program for PLC, including index of address designations and ladder logic diagram.

4.2.6.4 Electrical Interconnecting Diagrams: Submit drawings showing interconnections between devices internal to panels and equipment enclosures and between equipment assemblies and external interfaces. Terminal board connections, wire designations, and size and type of wire must be indicated on wiring diagrams.

4.2.6.5 Electrical Installation Drawings: Submit plan and elevation views of the crane, indicating locations and layout of all electrical equipment, including cabinets, motors, brakes, limit switches, lighting, and controls, with dimensions. Indicate adequate working clearances and conduit and cable routes. Show elevation view of control panels including internal devices, as seen by an observer standing in front of the open cabinet. Drawings must include detailed locations of all drilling required in structural members. Weights of items must be included on the drawings.

4.2.6.6 Provide comprehensive hardware list of all hardware devices to be utilized on the Operational Technology (OT). The list must include the following: 1. All PLCs and Related OT Components, 2. Computers, 3. Network Accessible Devices, 4.

Interface Converters, 5. Any Similar Devices.

4.2.6.7 Provide the following information, at a minimum: 1. Hostname/Component Name, 2. Manufacturer, 3. Model Number, 4. Firmware Version Number, where applicable (major version number only, for Pre-Design Hardware Listing), 5.

Installation Location. Includes physical location, and functional location in the control system, 6. Justification/Purpose. Document the purpose and function of the hardware in the control system,

4.2.6.8 Submit a Complete Hardware List (Encrypted) during the Preconstruction Coordination Conference (Section 5.1).

4.2.6.9 Hardware listed at the following DISA website meets Government cybersecurity requirements: https://aplits.disa.mil/processAPList. Hardware not listed is subject to Government review and approval.

4.2.6.10 Lightning Protection: The new gantry crane is located in an area where it may be subjected to lightning strikes. The design of the crane must consider and minimize the effect of lightning strikes. Provide grounding brushes for a minimum of four gantry wheels and corresponding grounding conductors with an ampacity of 100A each (four total) that ensure a ground path between the gantry and trolley structures and the crane wheels.

https://aplits.disa.mil/processAPList

4.2.6.11 Light Switches: Provide light switches that are NEMA 4X suitable for outdoor locations, UL listed, and rated for 20 amps, 120 VAC circuits. Arrange light switches so that the operator can turn on lights to light the path to the cab or trolley. Mount all light switches inside the operator cab on the wall, opposite the entrance door hinges and within 12 inches of the entryway. Arrange the switches so the operator is also able to turn on the walkway lights from inside the operator cab. Configure all lighting to be switched from light switches, not circuit breakers.

4.2.6.12 Convenience Outlets: Convenience outlets must be provided and connected to 120 VAC receptacle circuits in the 120 VAC panelboard and must be ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) type, duplex 125 VAC, 20 amp, two pole, three wire, polarized receptacle configuration 5-20R in accordance with NEMA WD 6. Mount outlets on cast metal boxes. Provide outlets inside the operator cab with industrial-type stainless steel or anodized aluminum wall plates. Provide outlets outside with cast metal weatherproof wall plates. Provide UL listed weatherproof plates for wet locations. Convenience outlets must include two receptacles unless otherwise specified and must be installed in the following locations: Four outlets at deck-level, with one each corner of the crane, approximately 3 to 5 feet above the deck.

4.2.6.13 Electrical and electromechanical components of the new control system, including variable frequency drives (VDFs), Programmable logic controllers (PLCs), remote (radio) control systems, and peripheral equipment, may not cause electromechanical interference to adjacent electrical and electromechanical equipment and components while in operation. If required, perform a field survey to identify suitable frequencies for use with the control system that does not pose interference with existing plant systems.

4.2.6.14 Materials and equipment must be of the type normally furnished for crane applications and service and must be the standard, unmodified, products of manufacturers specializing in the production of this type of equipment as evidenced by the existence of previously published catalog data. Equipment and materials for the same, similar, of allied services must be of the same manufacturer type, and when of the same rating, must be interchangeable.

Materials and equipment must be new and unused. Replace or repair defective equipment or equipment damaged in the course of shipment of installation as approved by the contracting officer.

4.2.6.15 Rate communication, control, and protective equipment for continuous operation in ambient environmental conditions between -10 and +115 degrees F at 0 to 95 percent relative humidity, non-condensing. All electrical equipment must be of an appropriate type, rating, and method of installation that is resistant to continuous vibration. Use of wire nuts or other types of electrical connectors that could loosen due to vibration is not permitted.

4.3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

4.3.1. Gantry Crane subassemblies (Hoist, bogies, motors, etc.) shall be commercial off-the-shelf products, manufactured in the USA, with no special modifications required to meet specification.

4.3.2. All software packages must be manufacturer developed and supported; no additional 3rd party software needed.

4.3.3. Technician Support: Contractor must have local service technicians that can be on site within 48 hours for emergency repairs.

4.3.4. Part Inventory: Vendor must have stock inventory of replacement parts on hand in the USA.

4.3.5. Documentation: Two (2) sets of paper and one (1) CD of operator instruction manuals, maintenance service manuals, and parts listing manuals shall be provided for the furnished systems. Manufacturers Operators manuals shall be provided with each system component that cones with one to include but not limited to the variable frequency drives, dynamic breaking unit, and programmable logic controller used. Operators manual set must also include a complete list of programmed settings to include field adjustment settings with descriptions for each system provided at the time of asset acceptance. The operators and maintenance manuals must also include a detailed description on how the control system functions, how to troubleshoot/repair the system, and must provide breakdowns of fault codes and alarms at a minimum. These manuals shall be written in the English language.

4.3.6. Upon completion of the work under this contract, provide complete set of electronic drawing files with all the drawings as the finally approved revisions including any field changes made up to the time the work is accepted. Include all the pertinent data files to reproduce the complete set.

4.3.7. Preservation, Packaging and Delivery: The contractor shall utilize standard commercial methods for preservation and packaging appropriate for each unit and acceptable to commercial carriers. As a minimum, all areas susceptible to damage from exposure to the elements shall be preserved and/or packed to prevent damage. The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the equipment is delivered to LEAD in good condition.

4.3.8. Warranty: The contractor shall furnish the equipment with a standard commercial warranty or full one year warranty (parts, labor, and shipping, at minimum). The contractor shall provide commercial warranties for any subcontracted components that will be underwritten. The contractor shall supply all corresponding warranty contact names and phone numbers before the end of the project. The warranty shall be effective beginning immediately after final acceptance of the equipment and not before that time.

4.4. FINAL INSPECTION PROCEDURE:

4.4.1. Prepare the final inspection procedure and use it to record findings and results of the inspection. Perform operations tests at no-load. The final inspection must include the following:

4.4.2. Prepare a checklist of all work to be performed under this contract. During inspection, verify that all work has been performed. The checklist must include at a minimum all relatable sections of ASME B30.2-1, General Construction and Installation.

4.4.3. Perform inspection in accordance with ASME B30.2, Overhead and Gantry Cranes (periodic inspection).

4.4.4. Check all incidental equipment including load cells, cable carriers or festoons, locking and indicating devices, and lights for proper operation, including verification that the load cell readouts are accurate by comparing readouts to actual lifted loads at zero, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, and 100%.

4.4.5. Verify that all brakes have been adjusted and burnished; and brake torques have been verified.

4.4.6. Verify that the crane has been cleaned up.

4.4.7. Raise and lower all hoist load blocks through the full range of normal travel exercising all speed control test points in each direction.

4.4.8. Inspection and Acceptance: The equipment shall be examined for design, construction, materials, components, and workmanship to determine compliance with the contract and this specification. Any deviation from these requirements shall be cause for rejection.

4.5. ACCESSORIES:

4.5.1. One (1) each four (4) point lifting spreader beam with a lifting capacity of no less than 150,000 lbs.

4.5.1.1 Top of main beam must have four (4) lifting bails, two (2) bails 16” on center and two (2) bails 60” on center from the center of the main beam.

4.5.1.2 35’ maximum main beam spread with additional main beam spreads at 33',31',29',27',25',23' and 20'.

4.5.1.3 12’ Cross beam spread with additional cross beam spreads at 10',8', and 6' overall width.

4.5.1.4 Beam design for symmetrical loading only with the CG directly in the middle.

4.5.1.5 Accessory must be built with built in parking stands.

4.5.1.6 Accessory must meet or exceed ASME B30.20 BTH-1 design standards.

4.5.1.7 Warranty: The contractor shall furnish the equipment with a standard commercial warranty or full one year warranty (parts, labor, and shipping, at minimum). The contractor shall provide commercial warranties for any subcontracted components that will be underwritten. The contractor shall supply all corresponding warranty contact names and phone numbers before the end of the project. The warranty shall be effective beginning immediately after final acceptance of the equipment and not before that time.

5.0. LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:

5.1. Preconstruction Coordination Conference: After award of the contract but prior to commencement of any work, the Contractor shall meet with the Technical Point Of Contact (TPOC) at a Preconstruction Coordination Conference. The purpose of the conference is to acquaint the Contractor with Letterkenny Army Depot’s administrative policy, to give emphasis to certain contract requirements considered unique or distinctive and to introduce personnel who will be representing the Contractor and the departments at Letterkenny.

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