DRAFT_Walk in Oven_Minimum Specifications.docx
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- PAN010112
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Department of the Army
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This document is a Draft Minimum Specification for a Walk-In Oven intended for Tobyhanna Army Depot. The specifications detail a comprehensive industrial oven with precise technical requirements, including a chamber size of 48" x 52" x 72", an operating temperature range of 104-650°F, and a 36 kW heating capacity. Key performance specifications include temperature uniformity of +/- 1.5%, rapid heating times (104°F to 350°F in 15 minutes), and construction features such as mild steel exterior, enamel paint, and aluminized steel interior with 5" insulation.
The related federal contract opportunity is a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought notice issued by the Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground, Tobyhanna Division. The RFI aims to identify potential vendors capable of supplying a Walk-In Oven, Oven Truck, and Oven Shelves matching the draft specifications. Vendors are invited to submit capability information by Thursday, 15 May 2025 at 10:00 AM EST to Marissa Brodi via email. The RFI emphasizes that this is an information-gathering exercise only, does not guarantee a future solicitation, and responses will be treated as voluntary information. Interested vendors must provide business details including company name, contact information, CAGE code, NAICS, business size, and SAM registration.
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MINIMUM SPECIFICATION FOR
WALK-IN OVEN
This specification defines the minimum requirements for a walk-in oven for Tobyhanna Army Depot.
Chamber Size: The oven shall have a minimum chamber size of 48” wide x 52” deep x 72” high.
Operating Range: The oven shall have a minimum operating range of 104° to 650° Fahrenheit.
Heating Capacity: The oven shall have a minimum of a 36 kW heating capacity.
Performance: The oven shall be capable of the following time to temperature speeds as a minimum with no load:
| - 104° to 350°F - 15 minutes |
| - 104° to 500°F - 30 minutes |
| - 104° to 650°F - 50 minutes |
| - Uniformity - +/- 1.5% after stability |
| - Stability - +/- .5°C |
Construction: The oven shall have an exterior construction of mild steel finished with enamel paint and aluminized steel interior for corrosion resistance and long life. There shall be 5” of high-grade insulation between the exterior metal and the interior metal to reduce heat loss (3” insulation in floor). The floor of the oven chamber shall be aluminized steel with cart track kit. The oven shall have perforated panels over supply and return ducts to provide for uniform airflow in all parts of the oven chamber. The oven shall have bi-parting/double doors with a positive latch. There shall be a door switch to detects when doors are opened or closed. The door switch shall de-energize heaters but allow fans to continue to operate when doors are opened. The oven shall have a minimum of 5 HP/3800 CFM recirculating fan. Oven shall also have a 2” test port.
Controls: The oven shall have a Protocol 3 or equivalent microprocessor-based programmable temperature and high limit controller with LCD display and real time clock for auto start capability. Data-logging functionality to enable reporting analyzing and data files capable of being exported via a USB port.
Accessories: The vendor shall provide the following accessories as a minimum:
| - Steel Truck/Cart – 44” wide x 48” long 66.75” high with steel casters, a rigid base and shelf rack with 4” spacing. |
| - Shelving for cart – 41.38” wide x 47” long, 200 pounds capacity per shelf |
Oven Size: The oven shall not require a foot print greater than 102” wide by 64” deep by 108” high.
Utilities: The tire press shall operate on 480 VAC, three phase, 60 cycle power. The necessary power required and the amperes shall be stated in the proposal. The oven shall have a lockable disconnect switch mounted on the main control panel. The disconnect switch shall prevent the control panel door from being opened when in the “ON” position.
Safety: The oven shall have appropriate safety guarding and labels to protect users and personnel in the area. The oven shall be UL certified to meet C-UL-508 standards. The oven shall also meet all requirements set forth in OSHA General Industry Standards 29 CFR 1910, dated 1 July 1996. In addition, it shall meet or exceed the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements of NFPA 79-1994, "Electrical Standards for Industrial Machinery." All energy control sources shall have the capability of being locked out and tagged out. The oven shall have a lockable disconnect switch mounted on the main control panel. The disconnect switch shall prevent the control panel door from being opened when in the “ON” position. The contractor's manuals shall detail the lockout/tagout procedures which are required to bring the oven to a zero mechanical state for maintenance or service procedures. Start-up procedures to return from the zero mechanical state to full operational capability shall also be provided.
Documentation: The contractor shall provide two sets of commercial manuals with the oven, one hard copy and one electronic. This documentation shall be provided at the same time as the oven delivery.
Delivery:
a. Delivery of the oven shall be within 90 days of contract award.
b. Contractor shall coordinate delivery with the Contracting Officer, to include a pre-delivery notification at least 10 days prior to shipment of equipment.
Warranty: The equipment furnished under this specification shall be warranted for parts for a period of one (1) year from the date of delivery. IN THE CASE OF ANY COMPONENTS OR SUBSYSTEMS WHICH COME WITH A WARRANTY FROM THE MANUFACTURE THAT IS LONGER THAN THREE YEARS, THAT WARRANTY WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNMENT WITH THE OTHER REUQIRED DOCUMENTATION. THE EXISTANCE OF WARRANTIES FOR COMPONENTS OR SUBSYSTEMS WHICH HAVE A DURATION OF LONGER THAN THREE YEARS IN NO WAY NEGATES OR DIMINISHES THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR FOR PROVIDING WARRANTY OF THOSE COMPONENTS OR SUBSYSTEMS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEAR AFTER THE DATE OF delivery. There shall be single contractor accountability to prevent confusion of responsibility if a problem or breakdown occurs.
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