TSH804-App_E-_Modular_Cabinet_Mini_Mezz_(V2).pdf

APPENDIX E

FOR

MODULAR CABINETS and MINI-MEZZANINE

AT

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, SOUTH CAROLINA

BUILDINGS 216 and 1604

CSN: TSH804

DATE: 15 MARCH 2019

PREPARED BY:

James F. Rowland

JAMES F. ROWLAND

PROJECT ENGINEER

AFLCMC/EZPAE

Megan Blackwell

MEGAN BLACKWELL

REVIEWER

AFLCMC/EZPAE

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Table of Contents

1. SCOPE

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

3.2. CHARACTERISTICS

3.2.1. MODULAR CABINETS

3.2.1.1. MODULAR CABINET

3.2.1.2. CABINET HOUSING LOAD CAPACITY

3.2.1.3. PALLET BASE

3.2.1.4. BASE ENCLOSURE

3.2.1.5. DRAWERS

3.2.1.5.1. DRAWER LOAD CAPACITY

3.2.1.5.2. DRAWER DIMENSIONS

3.2.1.5.3. DRAWER PUSH-PULL FORCES

3.2.1.5.4. DRAWER DIVIDER STRIPS

3.2.1.5.5. PARTITIONS

3.2.1.5.6. CROSSWISE DIVIDERS

3.2.1.5.7. DRAWER PULL LABEL HOLDING SYSTEM

3.2.1.5.8. DRAWER STOPS

3.2.1.5.9. CARRIAGES AND BRACKETS

3.2.1.6. DRAWER CONFIGURATION

3.2.2. MINI-MEZZANINE CONFIGURATION

3.2.2.1. STAIRWAY

3.2.2.2. HANDRAIL

3.2.2.3. RUBBER MAT

3.2.2.4. ASSEMBLY

3.2.2.5. ALIGNMENT

3.2.2.5.1. STORAGE UNIT VERTICAL ALIGNMENT

4. QUALITY CONFORMANCE

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 modular cabinets and a modular cabinet mini-mezzanine system for Buildings 216 and 1604 at Shaw AFB, South Carolina. The work shall be completed in accordance with this appendix, the Cover Purchase Description (PD), and Air Force (AF) Drawings TSH804-02 and -06. 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

The modular cabinet system as well as the modular cabinet mini-mezzanine shelving system will be used to store small sized items in such a manner as to permit placement and removal of any individual item.

3.2. CHARACTERISTICS

3.2.1. MODULAR CABINETS

A modular cabinet is defined as a unitary set of drawers/shelves and the housing or cabinet used to support the drawers/shelves.

Individual drawers shall be compartmentalized to provide separation between different parts. The modular cabinet storage systems shall be located and configured as shown on AF Drawings TSH804-02 and -06. The system shall be modular in construction for easy dismantling and re-assembly.

3.2.1.1. MODULAR CABINET

Three different cabinet configuration types, shown as Type “MC1”, Type “MC2”, and Type “MC3” on AF Drawings TSH804-02 and - 06, shall be provided for this system. Each cabinet shall have outside dimensions as specified in Table 1.

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Table 1. Outside Cabinet Dimensions

Cabinet Configuration

Type

Quantity Width (inches)

Depth (inches)

Height (inches)

MC1 78 29 +/- 1¼ 28 +/- ½ 89 +/- 1¼

MC2 10 29 +/- 1¼ 28 +/- ½ 148 +/- 1¼

MC3 10 29 +/- 1¼ 28 +/- ½ 60 +/- 1¼

The modular cabinet shall have drawers configured as specified in Table 2.

3.2.1.2. CABINET HOUSING LOAD CAPACITY

Each cabinet housing shall be capable of supporting a minimum static load of 10,000 pounds.

3.2.1.3. PALLET BASE

Each modular cabinet shall be provided with a built-in pallet base. The pallet base shall be an integral part of the modular cabinet. The pallet base shall have a height of 2.5 +/- 0.5 inches.

3.2.1.4. BASE ENCLOSURE

Each modular cabinet shall have removable base enclosure plates to cover the front and rear of the pallet base.

3.2.1.5. DRAWERS

3.2.1.5.1. DRAWER LOAD CAPACITY

Each drawer shall have a minimum capacity of 400 pounds. When fully loaded with 400 pounds, all drawers shall be capable of being opened and closed without jamming or twisting of the carriage. When fully loaded, an open drawer shall not exhibit deflection greater than 0.62 inch from its closed position, when measured from the floor to the middle of the front of the drawer.

3.2.1.5.2. DRAWER DIMENSIONS

For Type “MC1”, “MC2”, and “MC3” cabinet configurations, the inside drawer dimensions shall be 25 inches +/- 1 inch for both width and depth. The height of the sides and back wall of the

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3.2.1.5.3. DRAWER PUSH-PULL FORCES

The forces required to move a drawer, loaded to the maximum capacity of 400 pounds per drawer, shall not exceed 25 pounds to start outward, 45 pounds to start inward, and 40 pounds to continue moving.

3.2.1.5.4. DRAWER DIVIDER STRIPS

Divider strips shall be provided around the four inside walls of each drawer. The divider strips shall be factory installed, and an integral part of the drawer. The divider strips shall provide for spacing of partitions and crosswise dividers in a range of 0.50 inch to 1 inch intervals.

3.2.1.5.5. PARTITIONS

Partitions shall be defined as drawer dividers which run from front-to-back of each drawer. All partitions shall be made of steel. Partitions shall have slot spacing to match the drawer divider strips for placement of crosswise dividers. Each partition shall be anchored with a minimum of two bolts and nuts or two self-tapping metal screws to the bottom of the drawer to keep the partition flush against the bottom of the drawer. The height of the partitions and crosswise dividers shall be no less than 75% of the height of the drawer body. All partitions shall be installed across the depth of each drawer.

3.2.1.5.6. CROSSWISE DIVIDERS

Crosswise dividers shall be defined as dividers placed between adjacent partitions or between a drawer divider strip and a partition. All crosswise dividers shall be made of steel or aluminum. Crosswise dividers shall be easily removable and interchangeable with other crosswise dividers of the same size.

All crosswise dividers shall be installed across the width of each compartment.

3.2.1.5.7. DRAWER PULL LABEL HOLDING SYSTEM

Each drawer pull shall be aluminum and shall have a label holding system. The label holding system shall be at least 20 inches long and shall be designed to accept a label at least one inch high. The label holding system shall have a clear plastic shield covering a paper label with plastic or aluminum end caps

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3.2.1.5.8. DRAWER STOPS

Each drawer shall be equipped with drawer stops to prevent over-travel of the drawer when fully extended. These safety stops shall prevent the drawer from being removed unless released by the operator.

3.2.1.5.9. CARRIAGES AND BRACKETS

The cabinets shall include carriages (defined as rolling intermediate members which permit 100 percent extension of the drawer interior) and minimum 10 gauge steel brackets or side channels (defined as those members fixed to the sides of the cabinets). Carriages shall operate on precision ball and/or roller bearings. All carriages and brackets shall be the same for all drawers and completely interchangeable to preclude any possibility of an unsafe mix-up of lightweight brackets and carriages with heavily loaded drawers.

3.2.1.6. DRAWER CONFIGURATION

The modular cabinet configuration shall be as indicated in Table

1. Each drawer shall be compartmentalized such that the assigned numbers of compartments are provided as shown in Table

1. The compartments within a single drawer shall be approximately equal in size.

TABLE 2 - MODULAR CABINET CONFIGURATION

Number of Drawers

Usable Height

(inches)

Number of Compartments Across Width

Number of Compartments Across Depth

Modular Cabinet Configuration “MC1” – Quantity 78 6 3-7/8” 4 5 4 5-3/8” 4 4

Modular Cabinet Configuration “MC2” – Quantity 10 6 3-7/8” 4 5 4 5-3/8” 4 4

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Modular Cabinet Configuration “MC3” – Quantity 10 6 3-7/8” 4 6 4 5-3/8” 4 3

Open Shelving Unit 1 shelves per unit providing two shelving locations (bottom of cabinet and the 1 shelf). Shelf spacing shall provide approximately equal storage areas.

3.2.2. MINI-MEZZANINE CONFIGURATION

The Contractor shall configure cabinet Types “MC1”, “MC2”, and “MC3” into a mini-mezzanine system as shown on AF Drawing TSH804-02. The mini-mezzanine configuration is obtained by stacked modular cabinets so with the upper levels accessible via a stairway. The top surface of the lower level modular cabinets becomes the walkway to access the upper level cabinets. Safety for personnel walking on top of the cabinets is provided by handrails and rubber mats. There shall be no stacked cabinets at the stairs.

3.2.2.1. STAIRWAY

Stairways shall be made of rigid steel and shall support a 250-pound person without any component exhibiting elastic deflection greater than 0.12 inch or permanent deformation. Stair treads shall have a non-skid surface. Stairways shall be designed and constructed in accordance with IBC. Stairway systems shall be painted safety yellow.

3.2.2.2. HANDRAIL

Handrails shall be provided to completely enclose the top walkways and stairways providing fall protection at all hazardous walking elevations. The railing shall consist of a top rail, mid- rail, kick plate, and support posts. Handrails shall be a minimum of 1.25 inches in diameter and shall be 42 inches +/- 2 inches above the walkway. The distance between handrail support posts shall be maximum 60 inches. Handrails, mid-rails, and kick plates shall have a support post at both ends and shall not be cantilevered beyond the support posts.

Handrails shall be a closed shape such as a round or square.

Handrails shall withstand a minimum load of 200 pounds applied in any direction on the top rail without permanent deformation or damage. Fall protection shall be securely fastened to prevent movement of the top rail. Kick plates shall extend a minimum of 4 inches above the walkway. Fall protection shall conform to OSHA 1910. Handrails shall be painted safety yellow.

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3.2.2.3. RUBBER MAT

A non-skid rubber mat shall be provided for all walkways on top of a modular cabinet. The mat shall be provided in as few pieces as practical to reduce the number of joints that are trip hazards.

3.2.2.4. ASSEMBLY

The Contractor shall assemble all cabinets including: leveling cabinets, installing base enclosures, installing drawers in cabinets, installing compartmentalization (partitions and crosswise dividers), installing shelves, installing stairs, installing handrails, and installing rubber mats. The mini-mezzanine system shall be designed to be a rigid freestanding structure and shall not be connected to any existing building structure. The Contractor shall provide and install all necessary hardware to configure the modular cabinets as a mini-mezzanine. Each upper level cabinet shall be bolted to the top of the cabinet underneath it. All back-to-back modular cabinets shall be bolted together.

3.2.2.5. ALIGNMENT

After assembly, the storage units shall be capable of maintaining the same position in all loaded conditions.

Alignment of each row of storage units shall be in two directions: down the row of storage units, maintaining the proper aisle width between adjacent rows of storage units; and vertically for each drawer/shelf cabinet face.

3.2.2.5.1. STORAGE UNIT VERTICAL ALIGNMENT

Each storage unit face shall be plumb to within 0.12 inch from the floor to the top of the unit.

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. TESTS

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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.

No. Paragraph Description

1. 3.2.1.5.1. A minimum of five cabinet drawers picked at random shall be loaded with 400 pounds. While the drawer is closed, the height to the top of the drawer from the floor shall be measured and recorded. The loaded drawer shall be opened and left for a minimum of four continuous hours. The height of the top of the drawer front shall be recorded while the drawer is fully open. If an open drawer sags more than 0.62-inch when compared to its closed position, the system shall fail the test.

2. 3.2.1.5.3. A minimum of five cabinet drawers picked at random shall be loaded with 400 pounds. This test may be conducted in conjunction with test number one. The amount of force to pull and push the loaded drawer shall be measured with a digital force gauge. If the drawer requires more than 25 pounds to start outward the system shall fail the test. If the drawer requires more than 45 pounds to start inward or more than 40 pounds to continue moving inward, the system shall fail the test.

3. 3.2.1.5.9. Ensure that all drawer interior compartments extend 100 percent out of the housing exposing all contents to reach and visibility. If the drawers do not allow for 100 percent extension, the system shall fail the test.

4.3. CERTIFICATIONS

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

No. Paragraph Certifications

1. 3.2.1.2. Cabinet housings have a minimum static load capacity of 10,000 pounds.

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2. 3.2.2.1.

3.2.2.2.

Stairways and handrails comply with IBC and

OSHA 1910.

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TECHNICAL PROPOSAL QUESTIONNAIRE

FOR

MODULAR CABINET MINI-MEZZANINE

Solicitation Number: FA8640- -R- Project Title: Storage Aid System Base: Shaw AFB, South Carolina CSN: TSH804 Appendix E, Modular Cabinet Mini-Mezzanine, 15 March 2019

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.

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

Modular Cabinet Manufacturer: _____________________________ Modular Cabinet Model Number: _____________________________

No. Paragraph Characteristic

1. 3.2.1.1.

Quantity of modular cabinets provided: ________

Cabinet configuration dimensions:

Type “MC1” Width: _________ inches Depth: _________ inches Height: _________ inches

Type “MC2” Width: _________ inches Depth: _________ inches Height: _________ inches

Type “MC3” Width: _________ inches Depth: _________ inches Height: _________ inches

2.

3.2.1.2. Cabinet housing vertical static load capacity:

________ pounds

Solicitation Number: FA8604- -R-

3. 3.2.1.3. Is a pallet base provided?

YES NO

4. 3.2.1.3. Height of pallet base: _______ inches

5. 3.2.1.4. Are base enclosure plates provided to cover the front and rear of the pallet base?

6. 3.2.1.5.1. Maximum drawer load capacity: _______ pounds

7. 3.2.1.5.2. Inside drawer dimensions:

Width: _________ inches Depth: _________ inches

8. 3.2.1.5.2. Is the height of the sides and back wall of the drawer greater than 48 percent of the drawer front height? YES NO

9. 3.2.1.5.3. Force to move a fully-loaded drawer outward:

______ pounds Force to move a fully-loader drawer inward:

______ pounds

10. 3.2.1.5.4.

3.2.1.5.5.

3.2.1.5.6.

Are drawer divider strips, metal partitions, and crosswise dividers provided as specified?

11. 3.2.1.5.7. Does each drawer front have an aluminum drawer pull label holding system?

12. 3.2.1.5.8. Is each drawer equipped with drawer stops to prevent over-travel of the drawer?

13. 3.2.1.5.9. Do drawer interior compartments extend 100 percent out of the housing to expose all contents?

14. 3.2.1.5.9. Do the drawer carriages operate on precision ball and or roller bearings?

15. 3.2.1.6. Provide the drawer configuration for modular cabinets:

Cabinet Configuration Type

# of Drawers

Usable Height

Number of compartments

16. 3.2.2. Will the cabinet configurations “MC1”, “MC2”, and “MC3” be arranged in a mini-mezzanine configuration as specified?

17. 3.2.2.1. Number of stairways provided: ______

18. 3.2.2.2. Will handrails be provided as specified?

19. 3.2.2.3. Will rubber mats be provided as specified?

20. 3.2.2.4. Will the mini-mezzanine system be a freestanding structure that is not connected to any building structure?

EXCEPTIONS

Attach any exceptions taken to the Purchase Description.

Outline those concerns in detail. Your exceptions will be reviewed to determine acceptability.

Are exceptions taken? YES NO

Number of pages attached: ____________________________________

Drawer CONFIGURATION