Attachment_1-_Salient_Characteristics.docx

1. The Government requests the delivery of a Crafco 250 Gallon Diesel Fueled Melter Applicator with 100CFM Compressor be made to Eglin AFB.

796 CES/CEOHP

Building 541 Tustenuggee Loop Eglin AFB, FL. 32542

Government Points of Contact will be provided after the contract is awarded.

2. The vender shall call Government Point(s) of Contact to schedule delivery during the hours of (0645 to 1630) not later than one business day in advance of anticipated delivery. At which time, the Government will provide the exact location for that particular delivery. Upon delivery, a certified sales representative will be present on site to provide hands on training and set up and operational instruction to Government personal at no addition cost to the government. This is a hard requirement, no exceptions.

3. The Government is requesting a Crafco 250 Gallon Diesel Fueled Melter Applicator with 100CFM Compressor or equal.

4. These are the minimal requirements that the Government is willing to accept in order to successfully complete these projected projects within the time and budget that has been allotted. Equipment size, equipment weight/capacity, ability to transport.

1. The melter shall have continuous sealant agitation and a mixing system to provide uniform viscosity and temperature of material being applied. This is a hard requirement, no exceptions.

2. The melter shall be equipped with a material conveyer loading system. This is a hard requirement, no exceptions.

3. The unit shall have safety shut-off on the loading door that automatically stops the agitator when the lid is opened. This is a hard requirement, no exceptions.

4. Tongue shall be equipped with a 3” pintle hitch. This is a hard requirement, no exceptions.

5. The unit shall have dual taillights, stoplights and turn signals. This is a hard requirement, no exceptions.

6. The material heating tank shall have a minimum capacity of 250 gallons at ambient temperature. This is a hard requirement, no exceptions.

7. The heat transfer oil tank shall have a double boiler type jacket that shall create a reservoir holding a minimum of 47 gallons and a maximum of 55 gallons of heat transfer oil at 70° F. This is a hard requirement, no exceptions.

8. A vented expansion tank for heat transfer oil. Overflow vent pipes/tubes are unacceptable. This is a hard requirement, no exceptions.

9. The loading hatch height shall not be less than 55 inches for operator safety. This is a hard requirement, no exceptions.

10. The heat transfer oil shall be heated by one 12-volt minimum 270,000 BTU high efficiency forced air diesel fired burner. This is a hard requirement, no exceptions.

11. Burner box shall have a removable front panel. This is a hard requirement, no exceptions.

12. The burner shall be lit by a constant duty high voltage transformer powering an electric spark ignitor and work in conjunction with a sensor that detects a lack of burn/ignition and shuts down the fuel supply. This is a hard requirement, no exceptions.

13. The melter applicator shall have a thermostatic control device that will automatically regulate hot oil, material, and hose temperature. This is a hard requirement, no exceptions.

14. The control shall have a digital readout and independent dial control for heat transfer oil, material and applicator hose temperatures. This is a hard requirement, no exceptions.

15. The controls will automatically turn power on to the agitation system when the material reaches 275°F and automatically activate the application system when the material temperature reaches 325°F. This is a hard requirement, no exceptions.

16. The combination length between the hose and wand must be at least 22 feet. This is a hard requirement, no exceptions.

17. The hose and wand are to be wrapped and heated with electrical wires capable of heating the hose to 400°F within 45 minutes. This is a hard requirement, no exceptions.

18. The unit shall be equipped with a minimum of 40 HP water cooled diesel engine with electric start capability. This is a hard requirement, no exceptions.

19. The melter shall be equipped with a 100 cfm rotary vane air compressor. This is a hard requirement, no exceptions.

20. The melter shall have an overnight heater. This is a hard requirement, no exceptions.