VLM Specification

COVER PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

FOR

VERTICAL CAROUSELS

AT

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UTAH

BUILDING 843

CSN: LHL0A4

DATE: 9 April 2012

PREPARED BY:

RONALD D PARSONS

PROJECT ENGINEER

403 SCMS/GUEC

ROBIN BARRACLOUGH

Program Management Reviewer

00-ALC/SCPD

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Table of Contents

1. SCOPE

1.1. GENERAL SCOPE

1.2. DEFINITIONS

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1. GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS

2.2. NON-GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

3.1.1. VERTICAL LIFT MODULES (VLM'S)

3.2. CHARACTERISTICS

3.2.1. NOISE LEVELS

3.2.2. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

3.2.2.1. POWER SOURCE

3.2.2.1.1. POWER DISTRIBUTION PANELS

3.2.2.2. INSTALLATION CODE

3.2.2.3. CONDUIT

3.2.2.4. GROUNDING

3.2.2.5. WIRING

3.2.2.6. OVERCURRENT PROTECTION

3.2.2.7. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

3.2.2.8. PROTECTION FROM MECHANICAL DAMAGE

3.3. DESIGN AND FABRICATION

3.3.1. DESIGN CRITERIA

3.3.1.1. RELIABILITY/AVAILABILITY

3.3.1.2. MAINTAINABILITY

3.3.1.3. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

3.3.1.4. STANDARD, COMMERCIAL COMPONENTS

3.3.1.5. STANDARDIZATION

3.3.1.6. SPECIAL TOOLS

3.3.1.7. ACCESSIBILITY

3.3.1.8. STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS

3.3.1.9. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS

3.3.1.10. OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (ODS)

3.3.1.11. SAFETY

3.3.1.11.1. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

3.3.1.11.2. PROTECTION AGAINST MOVING PARTS

3.3.1.11.3. PLACARDS

3.3.1.11.4. FAIL-SAFE CONTROLS

3.3.1.11.5. CLEAN-UP

3.3.1.12. HUMAN ENGINEERING

3.3.2. MATERIALS

3.3.2.1. STEEL

3.3.2.2. MECHANICAL FASTENING DEVICES

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3.3.2.3. ANCHORS

3.3.3. ROTECTIVE COATINGS

3.3.3.1. PAINTING

3.3.3.2. PLATING

3.3.3.3. GALVANIZING

3.3.3.4. DISSIMILAR METALS

3.3.4. WELDING

3.3.4.1. WELDING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION

3.3.4.2. WELDER PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION

3.3.4.3. FIRE PROTECTION

3.3.5. CUTTING

3.3.6. COORDINATION

3.3.7. NAMEPLATES

3.3.8. PRECEDENCE

3.4. DOCUMENTATION

3.5. ORIENTATION/TRAINING

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1. GENERAL

4.2. ACCEPTANCE TESTS

4.2.1. SYSTEM CHECKOUT TEST

4.2.2. QUALITY CONFORMANCE TEST

4.2.3. RELIABILITY DEMONSTRATION TEST

4.3. INSPECTIONS, TESTS, AND CERTIFICATIONS

4.3.1. INSPECTIONS

4.3.2. TESTS

4.3.3. CERTIFICATIONS

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1. SCOPE

1.1. GENERAL SCOPE

This purchase description (PD) establishes the minimum performance, design, fabrication, installation, orientation, and test requirements for Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) for the 309 th

Maintenance Group, Building 843, at Hill Air Force Base (AFB), Utah. The work shall be completed in accordance with this PD and Air Force (AF) Drawing LHL0A4-01. This PD covers all equipment, materials, and labor necessary to complete installation of the system. It also includes performing tests and making adjustments to the system as well as providing classroom and on-the-job instructions to Government personnel.

1.2. DEFINITIONS

PD - Purchase Description

AF - Air Force

AFB - Air Force Base

COR - Contracting Officer's Representative

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following documents form a part of this PD to the extent specified herein. The issue in effect on the date the solicitation is issued shall apply.

2.1. GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS

AIR FORCE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (AFOSH)

AFOSH 48-19

AFOSH 91-5

Hazardous Noise Program

Welding, Cutting, and Brazing

AFOSH 91-501 Air Force Consolidated Occupational

Safety Standard

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) STANDARDS

29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health

Standards, (General Industry)

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for

Construction

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AIR FORCE DRAWINGS

LHL0A4-01 Building 843

Vertical Lift Module

20 March, 2012

2.2. NON-GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION (AISC)

AISC 360-05 Manual of Steel Construction -

Allowable Stress Design, Ninth Edition

(Applications for copies shall be addressed to the American

Institute of Steel Construction, Inc, 1 East Wacker Drive, Chicago IL 60601)

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI B15.1-00 Safety Standard for Mechanical Power

Transmission Apparatus

ANSI Z49.1-99 Safety in Welding and Cutting

National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018)

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM A123/

A123M-02

Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot

Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and

Steel Products

ASTM A153/

A153M-03

ASTM A307-03

Standard Specification for Zinc

Coating(Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel

Hardware

Standard Specification for Carbon Steel

Bolts and Studs, 60,000 psi Tensile

Strength

ASTM A325-04 Standard Specification for Structural

Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi

Minimum Tensile Strength

ASTM B633-98 Standard Specification for

Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc on

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Iron and Steel

Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia PA 19103)

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)

AWS B2.1-00 Welding Procedure and Performance

Qualification

AWS D1.1-04 Structural Welding Code – Steel

AWS D14.1-97 Welding of Industrial and Mill Cranes and Other Material Handling Equipment, Spec for

Welding Society, Inc, 550 NW Lejeune Road, P.O.Box 35140, Miami

FL 33135)

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURER'S ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

NEMA ICS 6-01 Enclosures for Industrial Controls and

Systems

(Applications for copies shall be addressed to the National

Electrical Manufacturers Association, 2101 L Street, NW, Washington DC 20037)

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 51B-03 Standard for Fire Prevention During

Welding, Cutting and Other Hotwork

NFPA 70-11 National Electrical Code

NFPA 13-07 Installation of Sprinkler Systems

(Applications for copies shall be addressed to the National Fire

Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy MA 02269-9101)

SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS, INC (SAE)

SAE J429-99 Mechanical and Material Requirements

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(Applications for copies shall be addressed to the Society of

Automotive Engineers, Inc, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale PA

15906)

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The following major components shall be integrated to form the complete Vertical Lift Module system.

3.1.1. VERTICAL LIFT MODULE

The Vertical Lift Modules shall be as specified in Appendix A and this Cover PD.

3.2. CHARACTERISTICS

3.2.1. NOISE LEVELS

The Contractor shall consider noise levels in the design of the equipment. Hazardous noise shall not exceed 85 decibels A-weighted sound pressure level (dB(A)) for 8 hours in any 24-hour period or equivalent in accordance with AFOSH 48-19. Noise level measurements will be taken at a three-foot distance from the equipment producing the noise and at a level of five feet above the ground/floor in all locations in which personnel may be present during normal operations. If noise levels of installed equipment exceed this requirement, then noise shall be reduced through engineering controls; i.e., insulation, dampening, and isolation.

3.2.2. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

3.2.2.1. POWER SOURCE

The Contractor shall run electrical power from an electrical disconnect. The Contractor shall furnish and install all necessary wiring and equipment for power distribution to the system and for control of the system.

3.2.2.1.1. POWER DISTRIBUTION PANELS

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Power disconnect panels will be located within close proximity of each VLM. Power to the disconnect panels will be will be 230

Volts, 3 Phase, 40 Amps, 60 Hertz. The contractor will be responsible to provide all materials necessary to make connectivity to the disconnect panels. The function of the panel shall be clearly labeled on the outside of the panel by the contractor. All electrical connectivity to the disconnect panels shall be in compliance with Article 384, NFPA 70.

3.2.2.2. INSTALLATION CODE

The installation shall, at a minimum, conform to applicable rules of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code).

3.2.2.3. CONDUIT

All wiring shall be encased in rigid metal conduit conforming to

Article 346 of NFPA 70; electrical metallic tubing conforming to

Article 348 of NFPA 70; or flexible metallic tubing conforming to Article 349 of NFPA 70. If conduit/cables are dropped from overhead, they shall be enclosed in a power pole. No conduit/cable shall run on top of the floor/ground. Exposed conduit shall be installed parallel or perpendicular to walls, structural members, or intersections of vertical planes and ceilings. Exposed conduit and fasteners shall match the color of the walls and/or existing conduit color. Changes in direction of conduit shall be made with symmetrical bends or cast metal fittings. Field made bends shall be made with the proper hickey or conduit-bending machine. Crushed or deformed conduit shall not be accepted. Conduit shall be rigidly fastened in place at intervals of not more than 10 feet.

3.2.2.4. GROUNDING

Each component of the system shall be properly grounded to ensure safe working conditions. This shall include adequate ground against static charges that may be generated. Grounding shall conform to Article 250 of NFPA 70.

3.2.2.5. WIRING

Conductors shall be copper. Wire connectors of insulating material or solderless pressure connectors properly taped shall be utilized for all splices where possible. Soldered mechanical joints shall not be accepted. All wiring shall be color-coded, uniquely tagged, or uniquely numbered for identification.

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Marking shall be applied in such a manner so as to facilitate tracing of wires (circuits) during repairs and/or maintenance.

Wiring and wiring installation shall conform to Article 300 of

NFPA 70.

3.2.2.6. OVERCURRENT PROTECTION

Power disconnect panels shall include fuses or breakers sufficient to provide over current protection in compliance with

Article 240 of NFPA 70. VLM Motors shall be equipped with disconnect switches and thermal overload devices.

3.2.2.7. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

All indoor enclosures and controls shall be in accordance with

NEMA ICS 6, Type 12. All outdoor enclosures and controls shall be in accordance with NEMA ICS 6, Type 3S.

3.2.2.8. PROTECTION FROM MECHANICAL DAMAGE

No pushbuttons, control panel, conduit, shielded cable, wire, or electrical device shall be installed so as to expose it to mechanical damage during normal use. If an electrical device, which includes photoeyes, is exposed to damage by material or personnel, then it shall be guarded.

3.3. DESIGN AND FABRICATION

3.3.1. DESIGN CRITERIA

3.3.1.1. RELIABILITY/AVAILABILITY

Each component of the system shall demonstrate a mean time between failure (MTBF) and availability greater than or equal to that listed in the following table. A failure is defined as any interruption that causes corrective maintenance to be made to the system. The operating time will be based on the hours listed on the following table or the actual hours read from the hour meter. The following formulas will be used to calculate

MTBF and availability.

MTBF =

Operating Time

Total Failures

Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) = Total Repair Time

Total Failures

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Availability =

MTBF

(MTBF + MTTR)

Reliability/Availability Table

Equipment Operating Time

(Hours)

MTBF

(Hours)

Availability

Vertical Lift

Module

174 22 95

3.3.1.2. MAINTAINABILITY

The system shall be designed, fabricated, and installed to facilitate maintainability and ensure a minimum service life of

30 years. The design shall provide for modular assembly of components and subassemblies where feasible to permit repair or replacement of parts in a minimum of time. This shall include plug-in electrical connections for major electrical subassemblies.

3.3.1.3. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The system shall operate in a temperature range of 60 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit with up to 80 percent relative humidity. The system shall be constructed to operate in an open warehouse environment. For components located outdoors, the component shall be constructed for year-round outdoor use, operating in sun, rain, snow, and wind.

3.3.1.4. STANDARD, COMMERCIAL COMPONENTS

Standard, commercial components which have been for sale and available for purchase to the general public or government agencies for at least one year shall be used to the maximum extent possible. If requested by the COR (Contracting Officer's

Representative), the Contractor shall furnish evidence that equipment of approximately the same design as that proposed to be installed has been tested and successfully operated. Where two or more units of the same type of equipment are required, these units shall be products of the same manufacturer. All equipment and materials shall be new.

3.3.1.5. STANDARDIZATION

Mechanical and electrical interchangeability shall exist between like assemblies, subassemblies, and replaceable parts regardless of the manufacturer's supplier. Interchangeability does not necessarily mean complete identity, but requires that a

Hill AFB, Cover PD - Page 8 substitution of such like-assemblies and replacement parts be easily effected without physical or electrical modifications, including cabling, wiring, and mounting.

3.3.1.6. SPECIAL TOOLS

Use of special tools shall be minimized and, where required for operational adjustments, shall be securely mounted within the equipment in a readily accessible location. Standard tools, fittings, lubricants, and fluids shall be used to the maximum practicable extent.

3.3.1.7. ACCESSIBILITY

Structural members shall not prevent access to or removal of components for repair or replacement. Equipment shall be designed for rapid and easy removal as well as replacement or repair of malfunctioning units, by one individual where feasible. Mechanical components shall be designed to permit lubrication of components without disassembly.

3.3.1.8. STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS

The system shall be designed and constructed in accordance with state and local codes. The system shall also be designed to withstand seismic zone 4 conditions.

3.3.1.9. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS

The contractor shall become familiar with all details of the work, verify all dimensions in the field, and shall advise the

Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before performing the work.

3.3.1.10. OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (ODS)

The Contractor shall not use or prescribe to the greatest extent possible any ODS in the installation and maintenance of the system. ODS includes, but is not limited to aerosol cans, certain cleaning solvents, and certain lubricants. If there is a question pertaining to the applicability of a substance, submit the name of the substance to the Contracting Officer for verification.

3.3.1.11. SAFETY

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The Contractor shall consider the safety of personnel and equipment when designing and installing the system. Safety provisions shall be incorporated to the maximum extent possible.

When possible, hazards shall be eliminated through design. When this is not possible, safety devices such as guards, interlocks, and barriers shall be installed. If this does not eliminate the hazard, warning devices such as warning signs, indicator lights, and audio devices shall be installed. Safety requirements shall include, but are not limited to, the following.

3.3.1.11.1. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

The system installation practices and completed system shall meet all applicable requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and OSHA 29

CFR 1926.

3.3.1.11.2. PROTECTION AGAINST MOVING PARTS

Moving parts shall be provided with guards to protect personnel from possible injury. Guards shall be in accordance with ANSI

B15.1.

3.3.1.11.3. PLACARDS

Conspicuous placards shall be mounted adjacent to areas where hazards may exist (i.e., high voltage, pinch points, and tripping hazards). Placards shall also be used to identify operating limits (i.e., capacity, speed, and incline) in a conspicuous location for operators' use.

3.3.1.11.4. FAIL-SAFE CONTROLS

No controls shall cause false operation or endanger personnel if a part should fail. No damage or destruction of any component shall result from reduced voltage or complete loss of power.

3.3.1.11.5. CLEAN-UP

The Contractor shall, at all times, keep the work area, including storage areas, free from the accumulation of waste materials and dust which would cause a hazard or nuisance to others. The approved methods of stabilization for dust control are sprinkling, chemical treatment (non-ODS) or a similar method approved by the COR. If there is a cutting process, the solution shall be vacuumed up during the process to prevent dust pollution and water damage. Before leaving the site, the

Contractor shall remove all rubbish, tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. At the

Hill AFB, Cover PD - Page 10 completion of the installation/test, the Contractor shall leave the site in a clean, neat and orderly condition satisfactory to the COR. Waste will be removed daily from the site and shall not be allowed to accumulate to the extent that it becomes a safety or fire hazard. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to dispose of waste in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, County and Municipal codes.

3.3.1.12. HUMAN ENGINEERING

The system design and layout shall incorporate ergonomic design criteria so the optimal interface between operator and equipment is attained.

3.3.2. MATERIALS

3.3.2.1. STEEL

The structural steel components shall meet all design property requirements of AISC 360-05.

3.3.2.2. MECHANICAL FASTENING DEVICES

Unless otherwise specified, all threaded connectors of diameter greater than 7/16 inch shall be either A325 bolts conforming to

ASTM A325 or SAE Grade 5 bolts conforming to SAE J429. All structural joints shall be in accordance with AISC 360-05. Bolt hole diameters shall not exceed nominal bolt diameters by more than 1/16 inch. All bolt holes shall be free of burrs, pins, or slivers. Bolts shall extend a minimum of two threads beyond the nuts. All nuts, bolts, and other threaded fasteners shall be plated or galvanized to prevent corrosion. All threaded fasteners shall utilize plated flat and lock washers as required.

3.3.2.3. ANCHORS

Anchors shall, at a minimum, meet the requirements of ASTM A307.

Anchors shall be either the drop-in expansion type or wedge type. All anchors shall be sufficient in size to withstand the calculated pullout and shear forces experienced by the equipment. Minimum anchor sizes shall be 3/8 inch in diameter or, if applicable, as specified in the appendices. Anchor lengths shall be long enough to assure that the manufacturer's minimum embedment in concrete is maintained and shall be installed properly to maintain the required minimum concrete embedment. Anchors shall be spaced so that the manufacturer's recommended minimum allowable spacing between anchors is

Hill AFB, Cover PD - Page 11 maintained and the recommended minimum allowable edge distance is maintained. All anchors shall be torque to the manufacturer's recommended installation torque. When required, adhesive anchors may be used, subject to approval by the COR.

3.3.3. PROTECTIVE COATINGS

All system component surfaces shall be protected from corrosion by painting, plating, or galvanizing.

3.3.3.1. PAINTING

Metal surfaces, which are not galvanized or plated, shall be cleaned, treated, and painted to protect against rust, corrosion, and deterioration. The first coat of paint or primer shall be applied to a dry clean surface as soon as practicable after cleaning and treating the metal. The primer shall not interfere with the application and adhesion of subsequent coats.

Paint shall last the service life of the equipment. Paint shall be lead and chromate free and meet air pollution requirements for solvent emissions. When several standard colors are available, a color selection chart shall be submitted to the COR with the shop drawings for selection. The finish coat shall be a smooth, even surface, free from runs, sags, and defects when dry. Welded surfaces shall be cleaned and painted after the welding process is complete. Prepainted accessories, as well as surfaces not requiring paint, shall be protected from overspray.

3.3.3.2. PLATING

All surfaces to be plated shall be thoroughly cleaned to provide a surface free of mill scale, oil, grease, dirt, rust, and any other foreign material prior to being plated. Plating at a minimum shall comply with ASTM B633, Service Condition 1, Type I unless otherwise specified.

3.3.3.3. GALVANIZING

All metal surfaces to be galvanized shall be thoroughly cleaned to provide smooth surfaces and shall comply with ASTM A153 and

ASTM A123.

3.3.3.4. DISSIMILAR METALS

Materials used and their locations shall not promote galvanic corrosion. No combination of materials shall be used that form

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3.3.4. WELDING

Dimensional tolerances for welded construction, details of welds, and quality of welds shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements of AWS B2.1, AWS D1.1, and AWS D14.1.

The Government reserves the right to perform supplemental nondestructive and destructive tests to determine compliance.

Safety precautions during welding shall conform to ANSI Z49.1.

3.3.4.1. WELDING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION

Qualification of welding procedures shall conform to the applicable requirements of AWS B2.1, AWS D1.1, and AWS D14.1.

The Government reserves the right to request copies of Welding

Procedure Specifications for any welding procedure followed in the fabrication of this system.

3.3.4.2. WELDER PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION

Each welder, welding operator, and tack welder assigned to work on this system shall be qualified in accordance with the applicable requirements of AWS B2.1, AWS D1.1, and AWS D14.1.

The Government reserves the right to request certification

(Performance Qualification Test Record) that each welder, welding operator, or tack welder is qualified as specified.

3.3.4.3. FIRE PROTECTION

All welding, cutting, brazing, and burning operations shall be accomplished in strict compliance with the requirements outlined in AFOSH 91-5 and NFPA Standard 51B. Prior to starting any welding, cutting, brazing, or burning operations, the Contractor shall obtain a permit (USAF Welding, Cutting, and Brazing AF

Form 592). This permit can be obtained by contacting the Hill

AFB Fire Department at least 24 hours in advance. A copy of each permit will be retained at the work site until the work has been completed. Operations that produce flying, dropping slag, metal or embers shall have sufficient non-combustible materials and fire blankets on site to protect against fire damage or personal injury. In addition, the contractor shall provide a minimum of 2 portable fire extinguishers at the work site until the work has been completed. Extinguishers shall meet a rating of 4A-40BC and the requirements outlined in AFOSH 91-501, Chapter 6. At the close of their operation, the contractor shall make a thorough inspection of each building in which

Hill AFB, Cover PD - Page 13 he/she has performed work. This inspection shall ensure that all necessary safeguards relative to potential fire hazards are in effect and operational. The contractor shall familiarize themselves and their personnel on the location of all telephones needed for fire reporting. The contractor shall maintain good housekeeping practices to reduce the risk of fire, damage, and/or personal injury. All scrap materials, rubbish, and refuse shall be removed daily from in and around the building and shall not be permitted to be strewn on adjacent property.

Flammable and combustible materials used inside the building shall be kept to a minimum and removed from the building during unused periods. Storage of flammable/combustible materials shall not be permitted inside the building.

3.3.5. CUTTING

All edges produced by oxygen-flame cutting or any cutting operation shall be finished by grinding (or other method approved by the COR) to a surface finish equivalent to that of adjacent surfaces. Sharp edges shall not be acceptable.

3.3.6. COORDINATION

The Contractor shall obtain approval from the local base civil engineering, fire, safety, and bioenvironmental offices before making any modifications to the existing structure to accommodate the new system. The modifications shall match existing work and shall be of comparable quality. The COR shall also approve all modifications before they are made.

3.3.7. NAMEPLATES

The Contractor shall provide and install one corrosion resistant metal nameplate for each component. A nameplate for each row of shelving/rack shall be provided such that if one row is dismantled, the nameplates will exist elsewhere. For conveyors, a nameplate shall be provided for each kind of conveyor in the system (i.e. takeaway, gravity, curves, incline/decline, etc).Nameplates shall be located in a visible and safe location.

Nameplates shall last the life of the equipment and shall be capable of withstanding local environmental conditions.

Nameplates shall be stamped, engraved, or etched in a print type not less than 1/8-inch tall. No nameplate or product marking shall be installed until all touch-up painting has been completed. The nameplate or product marking shall clearly display the following headings and corresponding information.

Type of equipment

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Name of manufacturer

Model Number

Contract Number

Serial Number

Capacity

Weight

Manufacture Date, Month/Year

"Property of US Government"

3.3.8. PRECEDENCE

Where local codes and standards conflict with the contents of this PD, the more stringent requirement shall prevail.

3.4. DOCUMENTATION

The Contractor shall provide Maintenance, Operation, and

Illustrated Parts Breakdown Manuals for the VLMs. It is acceptable for the manuals to be integrated into a single manual. Also, where possible, the Contractor shall not require the use of any ozone depleting substance in any submittal. The

Contractor shall incorporate maintenance, testing, inspection, and operator qualification requirements of AFOSH 91-46 into the maintenance and operator manuals.

3.5. ORIENTATION/TRAINING

The Contractor shall provide technical services and materials to orient Government personnel. Fully qualified Contractor personnel who are knowledgeable of the system shall accomplish all orientation. Courses shall be combined in accordance with the Contractor's standard commercial training courses, where applicable, provided all aspects of training are included.

Orientation shall be provided at Hill AFB, Utah. The Contractor shall provide each attendee with a certificate indicating successful completion of the orientation. All orientation shall be completed prior to the start of the quality conformance test.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1. GENERAL

The COR shall monitor the installation of the system. The system delivery dates shall not be extended because of work stoppages caused by unacceptable practices and/or test failures.

For all inspections and tests, the Contractor shall provide all test apparatus (i.e., tape measures, levels, calipers, micrometers, stop watches). All test apparatus will be returned

Hill AFB, Cover PD - Page 15 to Contractor upon completion of all tests. The Government will provide all test loads. The Contractor shall be responsible for loading and unloading all test loads and performing all inspections and tests. The Contractor shall provide a knowledgeable and authoritative representative on site during the entire acceptance tests.

4.2. ACCEPTANCE TESTS

Three tests must be successfully completed prior to the

Government accepting the system. These tests are the system checkout test, the quality conformance test, and the reliability demonstration test.

4.2.1. SYSTEM CHECKOUT TEST

Upon completion of installation, the Contractor using loads of the type specified herein and in the appendices shall check out the system. The Contractor shall inspect the system to assure that the system meets all the requirements of 4.3.1. The Contractor shall also test the system in accordance with the test defined in 4.3.2. All inspections and tests shall be repeated until all modifications and/or adjustments are complete and the system passes all inspections and tests. The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer written certification that the system has passed the requirements of this paragraph. The COR will schedule the quality conformance test to start within 10 days following the receipt of the written certification from the

Contractor.

4.2.2. QUALITY CONFORMANCE TEST

As part of the quality conformance test, the Contractor shall provide written certification that the requirements listed in

4.3.3. have been met. This certification is required on or before the start of the quality conformance test. The

Contractor, in the presence of the COR, shall inspect the system to confirm that the system meets all the requirements of 4.3.1.

The Contractor, in the presence of the COR, shall also test the system in accordance with the test defined in 4.3.2. Upon successful completion of all tests and inspections and the receipt of all certifications, the reliability demonstration shall start.

4.2.3. RELIABILITY DEMONSTRATION TEST

After successful completion of the quality conformance test, each component of the system shall demonstrate a reliability and

Hill AFB, Cover PD - Page 16 availability greater than that listed in the reliability/availability table in 3.3.1.1. In addition, all static components shall demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the purchase description (PD). The test period shall be the 30 calendar days immediately following the successful completion of the quality conformance test. If the system does not demonstrate the required reliability and availability or compliance with the PD, the test will be restarted from the beginning after the Contractor has taken corrective action. The Contractor shall be allowed to restart the reliability demonstration test a maximum of 2 times. If the system fails to pass the reliability demonstration within 3 attempts, then the system shall be rejected.

4.3. INSPECTIONS, TESTS, AND CERTIFICATIONS

This section defines all inspections and tests that must be completed as part of the system checkout test and repeated at the quality conformance test. This section also includes a list of all certifications that must be received from the Contractor on or before the start of the quality conformance test. The

Contractor may add to this list, or question any requirement, by sending a letter to the Contracting Officer prior to the acceptance tests. The COR will classify all deficiencies encountered into one of the defect classification listed below.

Any critical or major defect found shall be cause for rejection of the system. Any combination of two or more minor defects shall leave the rejection of the system at the discretion of the

COR.

Critical Defect - A defect that judgment and experience indicate is likely to result in hazardous or unsafe conditions for individuals using, maintaining, working near, or depending upon the equipment.

Major Defect - A defect other than critical that is likely to result in failure, or reduce materially the system for its intended purpose.

Minor Defect - A defect that is not likely to reduce materially the usability of the system for its intended purpose, or is a departure from established standards having little bearing on the effective use or operation of the system.

4.3.1. INSPECTIONS

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The system shall be inspected to verify that it meets all the requirements of sections 1, 2, and 3 of the cover purchase description (and associate appendices, if applicable). These inspections shall be completed as part of the system checkout test and again as a part of the quality conformance test.

4.3.2. TESTS

The tests in associated appendices shall be performed on the system as part of the system checkout test and again as a part of the quality conformance test.

4.3.3. CERTIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall provide certification that the following requirements (and the certification requirements of associated appendices) have been met in accordance with the Contract Data

Requirements List.

No. Paragraph Certifications

1. 3.2.2.2. The installation conforms to applicable rules of NFPA 70.

2. 3.3.1.2. The system was designed, fabricated, and installed to facilitate maintainability and ensure a minimum service life of 15 years.

3. 3.3.1.8. The system was designed to withstand seismic zone 4 conditions.

4. 3.3.1.11.1. The system installation practices and completed system meet all applicable requirements of OSHA

29 CFR 1910 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.

5. 3.3.1.11.2. Guards are in accordance with ANSI B15.1.

6. 3.3.2.1. The structural steel components meet all design property requirements of AISC 325.

7. 3.3.2.2. All structural joints are in accordance with

AISC 325.

8. 3.3.2.3. Anchors meet the requirements of ASTM A307.

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9. 3.3.3.2. Plating complies with ASTM B633, Service

Condition 1, Type I.

10. 3.3.3.3. All metal surfaces to be galvanized were thoroughly cleaned to provide smooth surfaces and comply with ASTM A153 and ASTM A123.

11. 3.3.4. Dimensional tolerances for welded construction, details of welds and quality of welds are in accordance with the applicable requirements of

AWS B2.1, AWS D1.1 and AWS D14.1.

12. 3.3.4.2. Each welder, welding operator, and tack welder assigned to work on this system was qualified in accordance with the applicable requirements of AWS B2.1, AWS D1.1, and AWS D14.1.

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TECHNICAL PROPOSAL QUESTIONNAIRE

FOR

COVER PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

Offeror:

Solicitation Number:

Project Title: Vertical Carousels

Base: Hill AFB, Utah CSN: LHL0A4

Cover Purchase Description, 20 March, 2012

The Offeror shall complete this questionnaire. All entries to this questionnaire shall be typed. The questionnaire will be used to determine the Offeror's understanding of the requirements and acceptability of the proposed equipment.

Please attach any exceptions to the Cover Purchase Description or recommendations/design alternatives as detailed below.

Paragraph Characteristics

3. We have read ALL the requirements as specified in the Cover Purchase Description and will comply with ALL paragraphs as written, with exception taken only to those items indicated on the attached exception sheet.

Offeror's Signature Date

Offeror: ____________________________

Solicitation Number: FA8604-__-R-____

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EXCEPTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS/DESIGN ALTERNATIVES

Attach any exceptions taken to the Purchase Description

Appendix. Please outline those concerns in detail. Your exceptions will be reviewed to determine acceptability.

Are exceptions taken? YES NO

Number of pages attached: ____________________________________

TYPED NAME:

COMPANY NAME:

ADDRESS:

PHONE:

FAX: