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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH 45433-7228

MICHAEL W. WILKERSON 937-656-7519

michael.wilkerson.7@us.af.mil

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Non-ACAT, MMHS, Storage Aids System at Eglin AFB, FL - Amendment 0002 - Revision 1 to Attachment 2 (Appendix A for a Mezzanine) and Attachment 2 (Appendix B for a Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor). This Request for Proposal date is hereby extended to 25 May 2018 by 2:00 PM EST. The last day for questions is due by 18 May 2018 by 2:00 PM EST.

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FA8604-18-R-8116 0002

SECTION A - SOLICITATION FORM:

1. PURPOSE: This solicitation amendment is FA8604-18-R-8116 is issued to revise Attachment #2 and Attachment #3, and to extend the Request For Proposal due date to 25 May 2018 by 2:00 PM EST. The last day for questions is due by 18 May 2018 by 2:00 PM EST.

2. SUMMARY OF CHANGES

A. Section J - Attachment/Exhibits

1. Attachment 2, Appendix A - Mezzanine, has been revised to include REV 1, dated 15 May 2018.

2. Attachment 3, Appendix B - Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor, has been revised to include REV 1, dated 15 May 2018.

**This Request for Proposal date is hereby extended to 25 May 2018 by 2:00 PM EST.

The last day for questions is due by 18 May 2018 by 2:00 PM EST.

All other terms and conditions of this solicitation remain the same.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS

FA8604-18-R-8116 0002

DOCUMENT PGS DATE TITLE

ATTACHMENT 2 16 15 MAY 2018 APPENDIX A (REV 1) FOR MEZZANINE AT 96

LOGISTICS READINESS SQUADRON, BUILDING

600, CSN: LEG701

ATTACHMENT 3 17 15 MAY 2018 APPENDIX B (REV 1) FOR VERTICAL

RECIPROCATING CONVEYOR AT 96 LOGISTICS

READINESS SQUADRON, BUILDING 600, CSN:

LEG701

APPENDIX A

FOR A

MEZZANINE

AT

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA

BUILDING 600

CSN: LEG701

DATE: 23 FEBRUARY 2018

REVISION 1: 15 MAY 2018

PREPARED BY:

_Andrew J Huser___

ANDREW HUSER

PROJECT ENGINEER

AFLCMC/EZPAE

_Brad Thompson______

REVIEWER

AFLCMC/EZPAE

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Table of Contents

1. SCOPE

1.1. GENERAL SCOPE

1.2. DEFINITIONS

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

3.2. CHARACTERISTICS

3.2.1. PERFORMANCE AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

3.2.1.1. LOAD CAPACITY

3.2.1.2. FREESTANDING STRUCTURE

3.2.1.3. DEFLECTION UNDER LOAD

3.2.1.4. DIMENSION AND CLEAR HEIGHT

3.2.1.5. SEISMIC

3.2.1.6. COLUMNS

3.2.1.7. FRAMING

3.2.1.8. DECKING

3.2.1.9. STAIRWAY SYSTEMS

3.2.1.10. MEZZANINE RAILING

3.2.1.11. KICKPLATE

3.2.1.12. PALLET GATES

3.2.1.13. VERTICAL RECIPROCATING CONVEYOR

3.2.1.14. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

3.2.2. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

3.2.2.1. LIGHTING

3.2.3. SAFETY FEATURES

3.2.3.1. CAPACITY MARKINGS

3.2.3.2. NO-STEP MARKINGS

3.2.3.3. SAFETY FACTOR

4. QUALITY CONFORMANCE

4.1. INSPECTIONS

4.2. TEST

4.3. CERTIFICATIONS

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1. SCOPE

1.1. GENERAL SCOPE

This appendix establishes the minimum performance, design, fabrication, installation, and test requirements for a mezzanine at the 96 LRS, Bldg. 600, at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), FL.

The work shall be completed in accordance with this appendix, the Cover Purchase Description (PD), and Air Force (AF) Drawing LEG701-01. This appendix covers all equipment, materials, and labor necessary to complete installation of the system.

1.2. DEFINITIONS

Beams - Structural steel supporting member which connect the columns.

Bridging - Steel channels used to provide lateral stability and prevent joists from twisting.

Column - Structural steel that supports beams and joist.

Framing - Consists of beams, joists, and bridging.

Joists - Structural steel member supporting the decking.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Applicable documents shall be in accordance with Section 2 of the Cover PD and the following:

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM A36/A36M Standard Specification for Structural

Steel

ASTM 446/A446M Standard Specification for Steel

Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process, Structural (Physical) Quality

ASTM A500 Standard Specification for Cold-Formed

Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes

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ASTM A570 Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Carbon, Hot-Rolled, Structural Quality

ASTM A611 Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Carbon, Cold-Rolled, Structural Quality

(Applications for copies should be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia PA 19103)

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 13 Standard for the 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)

Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)

UFC 3-600-01 Fire Protection Engineering for

Facilities

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The mezzanine shall be located according to AF Drawing LEG701-

01. The mezzanine system shall consist of the following components:

a. Freestanding, structural steel mezzanine with columns, beams, joists, decking, and bridging.

b. Stairs, platforms, handrails, midrails, and kickplates.

c. Lighting.

d. Fire suppression system.

e. Two pallet gates.

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f. Vertical reciprocating conveyor (Appendix B).

g. Conduit, wiring, mechanical fasteners, and all other items required to install a functional mezzanine system.

3.2. CHARACTERISTICS

3.2.1. PERFORMANCE AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

3.2.1.1. LOAD CAPACITY

All components of the mezzanine shall be designed to support a minimum capacity of 150 pounds per square foot. The mezzanine shall be capable of sustaining the point loads of the fully loaded modular cabinets and wide span shelving specified in Appendices C and D, respectively, without permanent deflection or deformation.

3.2.1.2. FREESTANDING STRUCTURE

The mezzanine shall not be attached to any existing building wall or column.

3.2.1.2.1. PRE-ENGINEERED

All components of the mezzanine shall be pre-engineered so that on-site welding is eliminated.

3.2.1.3. DEFLECTION UNDER LOAD

No component of the mezzanine shall exhibit deflections greater than the length of the component divided by 360 (L/360) under uniformly loaded conditions.

3.2.1.4. DIMENSION AND CLEAR HEIGHT

The mezzanine shall be a nominal 150 feet long X 50 feet wide.

The mezzanine shall have a nominal clear height of 9’-6” underneath all components of the mezzanine. The top of the decking shall be a maximum of 11 feet above the existing floor.

3.2.1.5. SEISMIC

The mezzanine shall be designed to seismic conditions per the International Building Code for Eglin AFB locality. The Contractor shall familiarize themselves with local seismic conditions identified in the IBC and ensure mezzanine design is based on local conditions.

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3.2.1.6. COLUMNS

Columns shall be cold formed, structural steel tubing and shall meet or exceed the requirements of ASTM A500, Grade B, FY-46KSI.

Columns shall be spaced nominally as shown on AF Drawing LEG701-

01. The columns shall be pre-punched at the top to provide a secure connection to beams and joists. Columns shall be a minimum of 5 inches X 5 inches X 3/16 inch thick.

3.2.1.6.1. BASE PLATES

Base plates shall be used under each column to distribute the load. The base plates shall be factory welded to the columns and prepunched to provide a secure connection to the floor. The base plates shall be anchored in accordance with the manufacturers recommended procedure. The base plates shall meet or exceed the requirements of ASTM A36 and shall be a minimum of 10 inches X 10 inches X 5/8 inch. Base plate grout shall be used as required.

3.2.1.6.2. SLAB

The concrete floor in Bldg 600, Bay B is 6 inches thick, designed for 3,000 psi. Maximum allowable soil design pressure is 2500 psi.

3.2.1.7. FRAMING

Hot rolled structural steel members shall meet or exceed the requirements of ASTM A570. Cold-formed structural steel members shall meet or exceed the requirements of ASTM A500 or ASTM A611.

Framing shall consist of beams, joists and bridging as defined in 1.2. The framing shall be designed to support the full rated load and the decking.

3.2.1.7.1. BEAMS

All beams shall be structural steel and shall be prepunched for secure connection to the columns and joists with A325 bolts.

3.2.1.7.2. JOISTS

All joists shall be structural steel and shall be prepunched for secure connection to the beams with A325 bolts.

3.2.1.7.3. BRIDGING

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Structural steel bridging channels shall be minimum 18-gauge steel.

3.2.1.7.4. CROSS BRACING

If used, cross bracing shall not be located along the front width of the mezzanine.

3.2.1.8. DECKING

The decking shall consist of a metal roof deck and a composite flooring with a minimum density of 62 pounds per cubic foot.

The decking shall sustain the load specified in 3.2.1.1.

3.2.1.8.1. METAL ROOF DECK

The metal roof deck shall be galvanized or painted on both sides and consist of minimum 20-gauge, type-B roof deck meeting the requirements of ASTM A611, Grade C, or minimum 18 gauge, type-B roof deck meeting the requirements of ASTM A446, Grade A. If the roof deck is painted, the bottom of the roof deck shall be painted white and the top shall be painted the manufacturer's standard color. The roof deck shall be securely fastened to the framing with plated, self-tapping, steel screws or equivalent as approved by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative

(COTR).

3.2.1.8.2. COMPOSITE FLOORING

The composite flooring shall be resindek or equivalent.

Resindek flooring is a special blend of phenolic resin, wax emulsion, and wood fibers combined under heat and pressure. The flooring shall be minimum 3/4-inch thick. The flooring shall have an exterior sealant. The sealant shall be Diamond Seal 2 or equivalent. A sealant color chart shall be provided with the shop drawings for selection by the COTR. The flooring sheets shall be tongue and groove on long sides forming an integral surface. The flooring sheets shall be securely fastened to the framing with resindek type drill screws or equivalent. All exposed sides of the composite flooring shall be covered.

3.2.1.9. STAIRWAY SYSTEMS

Stairway systems shall be provided at the locations shown on AF Drawing LEG701-01. Stairway systems shall include stairs, structural steel stringers, railing, platforms, and all necessary hardware to install the stairways. Stairways shall be 36 inches wide. Stairways shall be designed and constructed in

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Intermediate platforms shall be utilized as required to ensure that the angle of incline does not exceed 40 degrees. Stairway systems shall be painted safety yellow.

3.2.1.9.1. STAIR TREADS

Stairs shall be open tread type with bar grating or closed tread with diamond plate.

3.2.1.9.2. STRINGERS

Stringers shall meet or exceed the requirements of ASTM A36.

3.2.1.9.3. RAILING

Railing shall be provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and platforms. Rails shall be designed and constructed in accordance with OSHA 1910.23 and shall be of either the 2-rail or 3-rail type. The top rail surface shall be between 30-34 inches above the stair tread surface. Railing shall be minimum 1-1/4 inch, schedule 40 steel tubing. Rail sections shall be joined together with either galvanized fittings or a pre-engineered union. Railing for the stairway shall be bolt connected or factory welded to the stringer such that it is capable of withstanding a load of at least 200 pounds applied in any direction at any point on the top rail.

3.2.1.9.4. PLATFORMS

Platforms shall be the same width as the stairway and minimum 36 inches in length (measured in the direction of travel).

Platforms shall be even and level with the mezzanine floor.

3.2.1.10. MEZZANINE RAILING

Railing shall be provided on the open sides of all exposed mezzanine floor. Rails shall be designed and constructed in accordance with OSHA 1910.23 and shall be of the 2-rail type.

The top rail surface shall be 42-inches above the mezzanine decking. Railing shall be minimum 1-1/2 inch, schedule 40 steel tube. Rail sections shall be joined together with either galvanized fittings or a pre-engineered union. Railing for the mezzanine shall be bolt-connected to a structural framing beam such that it is capable of withstanding a load of at least 200 pounds applied in any direction at any point on the top rail.

Support posts shall be spaced on a maximum of 8-foot centers.

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3.2.1.11. KICKPLATE

A kickplate shall be provided on all open sides of the mezzanine and platforms. The kickplate shall be a minimum 4-inches high with no more than 1/4-inch clearance between the floor and the bottom of the kickplate. The kickplate shall be minimum 14-gauge steel and shall be securely fastened to the mezzanine or railings.

3.2.1.12. PALLET GATES.

Pallet gates shall be provided at the locations shown on AF Drawing LEG701-01. The gates shall be used to load/unload material from the mezzanine using a standard forklift. The pallet gate shall be constructed of steel tubing matching the railing and shall provide a minimum opening of 72 inches. The pallet gate shall be the sliding type.

3.2.1.13. VERTICAL RECIPROCATING CONVEYOR

The mezzanine shall interface with the vertical-reciprocating conveyor specified in Appendix B.

3.2.1.14. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM.

The Contractor shall design and install a wet-pipe fire suppression system under the mezzanine in accordance with NFPA 13, UFC 3-600-1, and applicable fire codes at Egln AFB FL. All appendices of NFPA 13 will be considered to be a part of the main body of the standard; all "shoulds" will be considered "shalls" in this project. Sprinkler size, spacing and location shall be in accordance with NFPA 13, Chapter 4. Sprinkler heads and piping shall be located so not to be susceptible to damage or interfere with normal operations under the mezzanine. The clear height specified in 3.2.1.5 shall be maintained. The Contractor shall connect the fire suppression system to the existing system piping at the most economical point permitted by NFPA 13 criteria and approved by the COTR. The Contractor shall perform a test on the existing system to determine flow and pressure characteristics and design a system compatible with the existing system.

To allow for future water supply degradation, a 5-psi safety margin shall be provided between the mezzanine sprinkler system demand pressure and water supply pressure at the calculated combined roof-level and mezzanine design flow rate. The proposed sprinkler design, with supporting hydraulic calculations, shall be approved by the COTR prior to initiation

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3.2.1.14.1. FIRE SUPPRESSION DESIGN ANALYSIS

A Fire Protection Engineer must review the shop drawing design submission and certify in writing that the design is in compliance with UFC 3-600-1, paragraph 4.1. This certification letter must be submitted with the shop drawing package.

3.2.2. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

3.2.2.1. LIGHTING

The Contractor shall provide LED lighting underneath the mezzanine with a minimum illuminance level of 50 foot-candles measured at 30 inches above the floor. Lighting shall be supported by the mezzanine.

3.2.2.1.1. FIXTURES

Fixtures shall not be suspended. T-8 LED light fixtures and lights shall be utilized. LED lighting using 4-foot tubes shall be utilized to light the mezzanine area. Lenses shall be provided for all lights.

3.2.2.1.2. ON/OFF SWITCHES

On/off switches shall be located as shown on AF Drawing LEG701-

01. Switches shall be of the totally enclosed, tumbler type.

Switches shall be located 52 inches +/- 2 inches in height from the floor.

3.2.3. SAFETY FEATURES

3.2.3.1. CAPACITY MARKINGS

Live load capacity metal signs shall be displayed on all sides of the mezzanine.

3.2.3.2. NO-STEP MARKINGS

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Signs shall be posted on the railings indicating that the rails are not steps. Signs shall be posted on a maximum of 20-foot centers.

3.2.3.3. SAFETY FACTOR

All vertical members of the mezzanine shall have a minimum safety factor of 1.92 to 1 and all horizontal members shall have a minimum safety factor of 1.67 to 1.

4. QUALITY CONFORMANCE

4.1. INSPECTIONS

The system shall be inspected to verify that it meets all the requirements of sections 1, 2, and 3 of this appendix and the Cover Purchase Description. These inspections shall be completed as part of the system checkout test and again as a part of the quality conformance test.

4.2. TEST

The following test shall be performed on the system as part of the system checkout test and again as a part of the quality conformance test.

No. Description

1. The COTR shall select three joists. At the midpoint of the joists, the distance from the bottom of the joist to the floor will be measured in inches and recorded as M1.

A minimum of three pallets weighing 150 pounds per square foot shall be placed over the joists. After a continuous 4 hours, the distance from the midpoint of the joist to the floor will be measured in inches and recorded as M2.

The deflection shall be calculated by using the following formula:

(M1 - M2) / (Span of joist in inches) = Deflection

If the deflection is greater than (Span of joist in inches)/360 or any permanent deformation has occurred, the mezzanine shall fail the test.

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2. The lighting under the mezzanine shall be turned on. Test the lighting with a light meter 30 inches from the floor.

If the lighting is not a minimum of 50 foot-candles then the system shall fail the test.

4.3. CERTIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall provide certification that the following requirements have been met. All certifications shall be provided in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List.

No. Paragraph Certification

1. 3.2.1.1. All components of the mezzanine shall be designed to support a minimum capacity of 150 pounds per square foot.

2. 3.2.3.3. All vertical members of the mezzanine shall have a minimum safety factor of 1.92 to 1 and all horizontal members shall have a minimum safety factor of 1.67 to 1.

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MEZZANINE SYSTEM

Solicitation Number: FA8604- -R- Project Title: Storage Aids System Base: Eglin AFB FL CSN: LEG701 Appendix A, Mezzanine, 16 May 2018

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 product literature/cut sheets for all equipment detailed in this questionnaire and attach any exceptions to the Purchase Description Appendix or recommendations/design alternatives as detailed below.

Mezzanine Manufacturer: ________________________________________

Paragraph

Characteristics

3.2.1.1.

All components are designed to support a minimum of __________________________________________ psf

3.2.1.2. Is the mezzanine freestanding?

YES NO

Are all components pre-engineered so that on site welding is eliminated? YES NO

3.2.1.3. All components are designed so that deflection is

not greater than _______________________________.

3.2.1.4. The clear height underneath the mezzanine is

______feet.

The height of the decking surface above the finished floor is ____ feet.

What are the dimensions of the mezzanine? ______ feet long X ______ feet wide.

3.2.1.5. The mezzanine is designed for seismic zone _____.

3.2.1.6. The columns are on _______ foot centers.

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The dimensions of the columns are ______ inches X ______ inches.

Are the columns structural steel tubing?

3.2.1.6.1. The dimensions of the base plates are ______

inches X ______ inches

3.2.1.6.2. Are footers required? |R1

3.2.1.7. What type of framing are you proposing?___________

3.2.1.7.1. Will all beams and joists be structural steel and

pre-punched for connection?

Will A325 bolts be used for connection?

3.2.1.11. What type of decking are you proposing? __________

What is the brand name of the decking? ___________

3.2.1.12. How many sets of stairs are you providing? ______

What is the width of the stairs? ______ inches

3.2.1.12.1

Are stairs open tread type with bar grating or closed tread with diamond plate? _________________

3.2.1.12.3

Are the handrails in accordance with OSHA 1910.23?

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Are rail sections joined with galvanized fittings or are they a pre-engineered union? ______________

3.2.1.12.4

Are the platforms the same width as the stairs?

What is the length of the platform? _____ inches

3.2.1.13. Are the railings in accordance with OSHA 1910.23?

3.2.1.19. The kickplate is ____ inches high.

3.2.1.16. The pallet gate provides an opening of ___ inches

3.2.1.17. Will the mezzanine interface with the vertical-

reciprocating conveyor in Appendix B?

3.2.1.19. Will the fire sprinkler system meet all the

requirements specified in this appendix?

3.2.2.1. The lighting will provide a minimum illumination

level of ___ foot-candles measured at 30 inches above the floor.

3.2.2.1.2. Are wall switches of the totally enclosed, tumbler type? YES NO

3.2.3.1. Are capacity markings provided? YES NO

3.2.3.2. Are no-step markings provided? YES NO

3.2.3.3. Vertical members have a minimum safety factor of

_____ to __.

Horizontal members have a minimum safety factor of______ to ___.

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EXCEPTIONS

Identify below 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

EXCEPTIONS:

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APPENDIX B

FOR A

VERTICAL RECIPROCATING CONVEYOR

AT

EGLIN AFB FLORIDA

BUILDING 600

CSN: LEG701

DATE: 23 FEBRUARY 2018

REVISION 1: 15 MAY 2018

PREPARED BY:

___Andrew J. Huser____

PROJECT ENGINEER

AFLCMC/EZPAE

_Brad Thompson___

REVIEWER

AFLCMC/EZPAE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SCOPE

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

3.2. PERFORMANCE AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

3.2.1. CAPACITY

3.2.2. INTERFACES

3.2.3. LIFT PLATFORM/CARRIAGE

3.2.4. LEVELNESS

3.2.5. LIFTING/LOWERING SPEED................................ 2 |R1

3.2.6. LIFT HEIGHT

3.2.7. TRAVEL LIMIT SWITCH

3.2.8. APPROACH RAMP

3.2.9. MECHANICAL OR HYDRAULIC LIFT

3.2.9.1. LIFTING AND LOWERING

3.2.9.2. TRAVEL ACTIVATION

3.2.9.3. OVERLOAD/JAM PROTECTION

3.2.9.4. CHAIN FAILURE

3.2.9.5. FAIL-SAFE BRAKING

3.2.10. SUPPORT COLUMNS

3.2.11. DEFLECTION UNDER LOAD

3.2.12. SAFETY FEATURES

3.2.12.1. OVERLOAD PROTECTION

3.2.12.2. SAFETY CAMS

3.2.12.3. POWER FAILURE

3.2.12.4. SAFETY ENCLOSURE

3.2.12.5. SAFETY GATES

3.2.12.6. SIGNS

3.3. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

3.3.1. POWER SOURCE

3.3.2. MOTORS

3.3.3. CONTROL BUTTONS

3.3.4. CONTROL OPERATION

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1. INSPECTIONS

4.2. TESTS

4.3. CERTIFICATIONS

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1. SCOPE

This appendix establishes the minimum performance, design, fabrication, installation, and test requirements for a vertical reciprocating conveyor system, Building 600, Eglin AFB Florida.

The work shall be completed in accordance with this appendix and the Cover Purchase Description (PD). This appendix covers all equipment, materials, and labor necessary to complete installation of the system.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Applicable documents shall be in accordance with Section 2 of the Cover PD.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A vertical reciprocating conveyor (VRC) shall be installed to transport pallets and larger sized material between the floor level of the warehouse to floor level of the mezzanine as specified in Appendix A. The VRC shall be located as shown on AF

Drawing LEG701-01. Other than anchor bolts, no part of the VRC shall be recessed into the floor or installed below the existing floor level. The VRC shall comply with the applicable requirements of ASME B20.1.

3.2. PERFORMANCE AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

3.2.1. CAPACITY

The VRC shall have a load capacity of 3,000 pounds to full lift height. The VRC shall support, lift, and lower the material weight to 3,000 pounds without damage, deformation, or decreased performance to the VRC. Loads less than 3,000 pounds, off-center loads, and unevenly distributed loads shall not decrease the performance of the VRC. Overload protection shall be provided which shall prevent damage to the system if the VRC carriage is loaded to more than 105 percent of the rated capacity.

3.2.2. INTERFACES

The VRC shall interface with the upper floor level of the mezzanine specified in Appendix A for the safe and smooth transfer of pallets onto and off of the VRC. The gap between the VRC platform at the upper position and the decking on the

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VRC platform at the lower level and the ramp shall not exceed 1 horizontal inch and 0.25 vertical inches.

3.2.3. LIFT PLATFORM/CARRIAGE

The VRC lift platform or carriage (herein called carriage) shall be steel deck plate. The carriage shall be approximately 5-feet wide by 5-feet long so personnel have room to walk around and stand behind the loads during transfer. Hand rails shall be provided on the non-accessible sides and be designed and constructed in accordance with OSHA 1910.23. The rails shall be either the 2-rail or 3-rail type. The top rail shall be 42 inches above the carriage deck plate. The rails shall be a minimum 1.25 inch, schedule 40 steel tubing. A kick plate shall be provided on the non-accessible sides. The kick plate shall be minimum 4-inches high with no more than 0.25 inch clearance between the carriage deck plate and the bottom of the kick plate. The kick plate shall be minimum 14-gauge steel and shall be securely fastened to the deck plate or rails. Safety chains with snap hooks shall be provided on the accessible sides of the

VRC carriage.

3.2.4. LEVELNESS

The VRC carriage shall remain level within 0.25 inch over the entire length and width for all load conditions specified in

3.2.1., regardless of load placement on the VRC conveyor.

3.2.5. LIFTING/LOWERING SPEED |R1

The VRC shall have a minimum lifting and lowering speed of 20 18 |R1

+/- 2 feet per minute. Lifting and lowering shall be smooth and without pulsing or jerky movement of the carriage.

3.2.6. LIFT HEIGHT

The VRC shall interface with the material access ramp on floor level and the upper floor level of the mezzanine as described in

Appendix A.

3.2.7. TRAVEL LIMIT SWITCH

The VRC shall be equipped with an adjustable positive mechanical stop or electrically controlled limit switch to limit the upward travel of the VRC carriage assuring positive leveling with the upper level. The VRC shall slow and stop smoothly and quietly

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3.2.8. APPROACH RAMP

A metal approach ramp shall be provided at the lower level for ease of loading and off-loading pallet jacks and carts. The gap between the approach ramp and carriage deck shall not exceed 1-inch. The ramp shall be securely fastened in place to prevent shifting during use. The ramp shall permit 3,000 pound carts to be pushed between the warehouse floor and the carriage deck without snagging at either end of the ramp. The ramp shall be equipped with tri-angular wings on both side to ease transition and traffic from the side

3.2.9. MECHANICAL OR HYDRAULIC LIFT

3.2.9.1. LIFTING AND LOWERING

The lifting and lowering of the VRC carriage shall be provided by lift chains and sprockets on a common shaft powered by a helical gear reducer assembly or by hydraulic cylinder means.

3.2.9.2. TRAVEL ACTIVATION

Carriage travel shall begin by depressing the up or down button, which shall activate the motor reducer in the proper direction and release the brake. The lift chains shall travel up or down moving the carriage until it trips the limit switch at the desired level. At this point the motor shall shut off and the brake shall engage.

3.2.9.3. OVERLOAD/JAM PROTECTION

In the event of excessive current draw, an overload relay shall shut down the unit whenever the motor is working beyond the normal load requirements.

3.2.9.4. CHAIN FAILURE

In the event of a chain failure, the lift shall shut down.

3.2.9.5. FAIL-SAFE BRAKING

Fail-safe braking shall be provided by a spring set disc brake, which shall release only when the motor is powered-up. In the event of a power failure, the brake shall automatically engage.

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3.2.10. SUPPORT COLUMNS

The VRC shall have a minimum of two 6-inch wide steel support columns.

3.2.11. DEFLECTION UNDER LOAD

When fully loaded no portion of the VRC shall exhibit plastic

(permanent) deformation and no portion shall exhibit elastic deformation greater than 0.25 inch.

3.2.12. SAFETY FEATURES

The Contractor shall provide the following safety features for the VRC.

3.2.12.1. OVERLOAD PROTECTION

Provisions shall be made to protect the actuating mechanism. A resettable adjustable overload sensor shall automatically disconnect power to the system when current draw exceeds 105 percent of the maximum current required to lift the maximum load to full elevation.

3.2.12.2. SAFETY CAMS

Dual safety cams shall be mounted on the carriage and connected directly to the lifting wire ropes, cables or chains. In the event of cable or chain failure, the uncontrolled descent shall be limited to a maximum of 4 inches by the dual cams or other positive mechanical means.

3.2.12.3. POWER FAILURE

In the case of a power failure, the VRC shall stop instantly and the carriage shall remain in position with no more than a 2-inch drift over a minimum 24 hour period.

3.2.12.4. SAFETY ENCLOSURE

A wire-type cage shall be installed to completely enclose all sides of the VRC lower and upper levels. One continuous enclosure that encompasses the VRC to a minimum of 8 feet above the upper level shall be installed. The safety enclosure shall conform to OSHA 1910.212. The enclosures shall be of a size such that it will reject any object larger than 1 inch in diameter.

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3.2.12.5. SAFETY GATES

The safety enclosure shall have a safety gate at both levels on the access side of the VRC for loading and off-loading materiel.

The gates shall be electrically and mechanically interlocked with carriage movement. The gates shall be prevented from being opened when the carriage is in motion. The VRC shall not move or operate unless both gates are in the closed position. The interlock shall allow the gates to be opened only when the carriage is at rest at the same level as the gate. Only one gate shall be allowed to be open at a time. The gates shall be the overhead type, swinging type, or other type approved by the

Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) which permits proper system functioning without interfering with pallet movement or blocking personnel aisles. The gates at each level shall provide an opening which is a minimum of 84 inches high and 5’6” wide to facilitate the loading and off-loading of materiel and personnel movement around a pallet in the gate area. Gates shall be capable of being manually secured in the closed position.

3.2.12.6. SIGNS

Safety signs shall clearly state the capacity of the VRC and that the VRC shall not be used for transporting personnel.

Signs shall be clearly visible (lettering shall be at least 2 inches high) and securely fastened to all points of access and at each VRC operational control point.

3.3. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

3.3.1. POWER SOURCE

The Contractor shall run power from Government furnished power source. The Contractor shall furnish and install all necessary wiring and equipment for power distribution to the system in accordance with NFPA 70. No wiring/conduit shall be run on the floor.

3.3.2. MOTORS

Motors shall be sized for the full rated load and shall operate on the electrical characteristics as they exist at the site.

Gear reducers (if provided) shall not leak oil, and shall be of equal horsepower design to the mating motor. Motors shall be equipped with thermal overload devices in accordance with NFPA

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70, Article 430, Part C. Motors shall not restart automatically when the overload device is reset.

3.3.3. CONTROL BUTTONS

There shall be two sets of control boxes: one located at the lower level of the VRC and one located at the upper level. The control boxes shall be located near the gates on each level, positioned outside the safety enclosure so it cannot be operated from the carriage, and installed approximately 48 inches above the conveyor mounting surface for that level. The controls shall be the momentary contact push-button type and each shall have a maintained contact emergency stop button.

3.3.4. CONTROL OPERATION

Each control box shall operate the upward and downward movement of the VRC carriage. When the “UP” button is pushed and released, the carriage shall travel to the upper level position and stop automatically, remaining there. When the “DOWN” button is pushed and released, the carriage shall travel to the lower position and stop automatically, remaining there. Once initiated, travel up or down shall continue until it trips the limit switch at the desired level. At this point the motor shall shut off and the brake shall engage. The emergency stop button shall stop all movement of the VRC carriage in both upward and downward directions. Once the emergency stop devices are reset the VRC carriage shall not start automatically but only start when the up or down buttons are pushed and released.

While the VRC carriage is in motion, pushing any button, other than the emergency stop button, shall have no effect on VRC travel.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1. INSPECTIONS

The system shall be inspected to verify that it meets all the requirements of sections 1, 2, and 3 of this appendix and the

Cover PD. These inspections shall be completed as part of the system checkout test and again as a part of the quality conformance test.

4.2. TESTS

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

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No. Paragraph Description

1. 3.2.1.

3.2.2.

3.2.6.

3.2.7.

Load the VRC with a 3,000 pound load. Raise the load to the upper level and measure the elevation difference of the carriage and the floor.

2. 3.2.1.

3.2.12.1.

Place a load of 3,150 pounds on the VRC to test the system with loads exceeding 105 percent of the rated capacity. Attempt to raise or lower the load. If the VRC tries to move or if the

VRC is damaged, then the system shall fail the test.

3. 3.2.4. Measure the levelness of the carriage with uneven loads. Place a 3,000 pound load anywhere on the carriage and measure the levelness. If the VRC carriage is not level within 0.25 inch, then the system shall fail the test.

4. 3.2.5. Mark off 1 foot and 3 feet (or other span totaling 2 feet) on the VRC support column.

Load the VRC with 3,000 pounds, raise and lower the load a minimum of five times. Record the time it takes the lift to travel the 2-foot span. If the average recorded time exceeds 6 seconds, then the system shall fail the test.

Repeat this test with no load, recording the time to lower the lift 2 feet. If the average recorded time exceeds 6 seconds then the system shall fail the test.

5. 3.2.11. Load the VRC with 3,000 pounds, raise and lower the load a minimum of five times. Inspect the system for damage. If the system is damaged, if there is plastic deformation, or if there is elastic deformation greater than .25 inch, then

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6. 3.2.12.3. Load the VRC with 3,000 pounds. While raising or lowering the load, shut off the power. If the VRC does not stop instantly or if the carriage does not remain in position (with no more than a 2-inch drift over a 24 hour period) then the system shall fail the test.

7. 3.2.12.5. Load the VRC with 3,000 pounds. Start raising the VRC carriage and while in operation try opening the gates. If the lower or upper gate can be opened when the VRC carriage is in motion then the system shall fail the test.

8. 3.2.12.5. Load the VRC with 3,000 pounds on the lower level. Try to open the gate on the upper level while the lift is stationary. Then put the carriage at the upper level and try to open the lower gate while the lift is stationary at the upper level. If either gate can be opened when the carriage is not located at that level then

9. 3.2.12.5. Load the VRC with 3,000 pounds on the lower level. Try to raise the load with the lower gate open. Then move the carriage to the upper level and try to put the carriage in motion with the upper gate open. If the VRC can be put into motion and is operational while any gate is open then the system shall fail the test.

10. 3.3.3. Load the VRC with 3,000 pounds. While raising or lowering the load use the emergency stop controls to stop travel. Then reset the controls and restart the system. Repeat this test a minimum of five times while lifting and lowering. If the carriage does not stop after depressing the emergency stop button, or if after resetting the emergency stop control the

VRC automatically starts before pushing the

“UP” or “DOWN” buttons, then the system shall fail the test.

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11. 3.3.4. Load the VRC with 3,000 pounds. Start raising the VRC carriage from the lower level and while in motion push the “UP” and “DOWN” button from both control boxes. Repeat this test with the carriage beginning at upper level and traveling to the lower level. If the VRC does not continue to rise or lower or if the VRC reverses directions or stops when the direction buttons are depressed after travel has started, then the system shall fail the test.

4.3. CERTIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall provide certification that the following requirements have been met. All certifications shall be provided in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List.

No. Paragraph Certifications

1. 3.1. The VRC complies with the applicable requirements of ASME B20.1

2. 3.2.1. Overload protection has been properly installed and calibrated to prevent damage if an operator attempts to operate the VRC when the carriage has been loaded to more than 105 percent of the rated capacity.

3. 3.2.12.2. In the event of chain or cable failure, uncontrolled descent is limited to a maximum of

4 inches by the cams or other positive mechanical means.

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TECHNICAL PROPOSAL QUESTIONNAIRE

FOR A VERTICAL RECIPROCATING CONVEYOR

Solicitation Number: FA8604- -

Project Title: Storage Aids System

Base: Eglin AFB FL CSN: LEG701

Appendix B, Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor, 23 February 2018

This questionnaire shall be completed by the Offeror. 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.

Attach any exceptions to the Purchase Description Appendix or recommendation/design alternatives as detailed on the last page of this questionnaire.

No. Requirement:

1. Provide a dimensioned top, side, and end view of the VRC

2. VRC Manufacturer:

3. VRC model number:

4. Provide product literature/cut sheets for the VRC.

No. Paragraph Characteristic

5. 3.1. Will the VRC comply with the applicable requirements of ASME B20.1? YES NO

6. 3.2.1. The VRC will have a load capacity of

____________ pounds to full lift height.

7. 3.2.1.

3.2.12.1.

Will the VRC have overload protection if the

VRC carriage is loaded to more than 105% of the rated capacity?

8. 3.2.2. Will interface requirements be met for all allowable pallet loading conditions?

9. 3.2.2. Will upper and lower level interfaces be provided as specified? YES NO

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10. 3.2.3. Will the VRC lift platform or carriage be steel deck plate? YES NO

11. 3.2.3. Will the VRC carriage have hand rails and kick-plates on the non-accessible sides?

12. 3.2.3. The carriage is _________ feet wide by ________ feet long.

13. 3.2.4. The VRC carriage will remain level within

______ inch over the entire length and width for all allowable loading conditions.

14. 3.2.5. The VRC will have a minimum lifting and lowering speed of __________ feet per minute.

15. 3.2.6. The VRC will have a lift height of _________ inches.

16. 3.2.7. Will the VRC be equipped with an adjustable positive stops or limit switches?

17. 3.2.9 Is raising and lowering of the VRC carriage accomplished by electro-mechanical means or hydraulicshydraulic cylinders? Electro-

Mechanical

Hydraulic

18. 3.2.10. The support columns are _____ inch wide steel.

19. 3.2.11. Will any portion of the VRC exhibit plastic

(permanent) deformation when fully loaded?

20. 3.2.12.2. Will dual safety cams or other positive mechanical means be provided to limit an uncontrolled descent to a maximum of 4 inches?

21. 3.2.12.3. Will the VRC stop instantly during a power failure and remain in position with 2-inches or less drift over 24 hours?

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22. 3.2.12.4. Will a safety enclosure be installed to completely enclose all sides of the VRC upper and lower levels? YES NO

23. 3.2.12.5. Will safety enclosure gates be electrically and mechanically interlocked with carriage movement to prevent opening gates when the carriage is in motion? YES NO

24. 3.2.12.5. Will the interlocks prevent the VRC from movement when a gate is open? YES NO

25. 3.2.12.5. Will the interlocks prevent a gate from being opened when the carriage is at a different level? YES NO

26. 3.2.12.5. The gate openings will be ______ inches high and ______ inches wide.

27. 3.2.12.6. Will safety signs be provided that clearly state that the VRC shall not be used for transporting personnel? YES NO

28. 3.3.2. Will the motor be able to operate on the electrical characteristics as they exist at the site? YES NO

29. 3.3.2. Will the motor be equipped with thermal overload devices and not restart automatically until the overload device is reset?

30. 3.3.3. Will two sets of controls, one located at the lower level and one located at the upper level, be provided? YES NO

31. 3.3.3. Will the VRC controls each operate the upward and downward movement of the VRC carriage?

32. 3.3.3. Will each control set be the momentary contact push-button type and each with an emergency stop button?

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33. 3.3.4. Will the emergency stop button stop all movement of the VRC carriage in both upward and downward directions?

34. 3.3.4. Once the emergency stop devices are reset, will the VRC carriage be unable to start automatically before the up or down buttons are pushed and released? YES NO

35. 3.3.4. While the VRC carriage is in motion, will the system prevent the controls, other than the emergency stop control, from affecting the VRC travel? YES NO

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EXCEPTIONS

Identify below 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

EXCEPTIONS:

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