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APPENDIX A

FOR

PALLET RACK

AT

TRUAX FIELD, WISCONSIN

BUILDINGS 400, 409 and 510

CSN: NWS912

DATE: 15 FEBRUARY 2023

PREPARED BY:

Andrew J Huser

ANDREW J. HUSER

PROJECT ENGINEER

AFLCMC/EZPAE

_Brad Thompson___

BRAD THOMPSON

REVIEWER

AFLCMC/EZPAE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL SCOPE

1.1. DEFINITIONS

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

3.2. PHYSICAL AND PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

3.2.1. CONFIGURATION REQUIREMENTS

3.2.2. UPRIGHT FRAMES

3.2.2.1. COLUMNS

3.2.2.2. BEARING PLATES

3.2.2.3. DIAGONAL/HORIZONTAL BRACING

3.2.3. SHELF BEAMS

3.2.3.1. CONNECTORS

3.2.3.2. SHELF BEAM-TO-COLUMN SAFETY LOCK

3.2.4. LEVELING SHIMS

3.2.5. ROW SPACERS

3.2.6. ANCHORING THE STRUCTURE

3.2.7. ASSEMBLY

3.2.8. DECKING

3.2.8.1. WIRE MESH DECKING

3.2.8.2. SOLID STEEL DECKING

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1. INSPECTION

4.2. TESTS

4.3. CERTIFICATIONS

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1. GENERAL SCOPE

This appendix establishes the minimum performance, design, fabrication, installation, and test requirements for pallet rack in Buildings 400, 409 and 510 at Truax Field, Wisconsin. The work shall be completed in accordance with this appendix, the

Cover Purchase Description (PD), and Air Force (AF) Drawing

NWS912-01 through NWS912-03. This appendix covers all equipment, materials, and labor necessary to complete installation of the system.

1.1. DEFINITIONS

Bay - A storage location in the pallet rack which measures from the front shelf beam to the back shelf beam in depth, and from the inside of the upright frame to the inside of the opposite upright frame in width, and from the top of the shelf beam to the bottom of the next shelf beam above in height. The positions on the top level are considered bays even though they are not fully enclosed.

Decking - A solid steel or wire mesh surface spanning the area between two parallel shelf beams for the storage of loose or boxed items.

Pallet rack unit - A unit is an assembly of two upright frames and all shelf beams joining those two upright frames and decking.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

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

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The pallet racks will be used to store small, medium, larger sized loads and crates in such a manner to permit placement and removal of any individual load without disturbing any other load. Solid steel or wire decking shall be provided as described in this Purchase Description and as shown on associated drawings, to facilitate storage of loose or boxed items as shown in AF Drawing NWS912-01, NWS912-02, and NWS912-03. Pallet Rack shall be capable of supporting a minimum uniformly distributed load as follows:

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B510: A36120 – 1,100 pounds

B48108 - 6,000 pounds

C48108 – 1,100 pounds

E48120 – 6,000 pounds

F48120 – 6,000 pounds

G24120 – 1,100 pounds

H24108 – 1,100 pounds

H24144 – 1,100 pounds

J36108 – 1,100 pounds

J36144 – 1,100 pounds

K48144 – 6,000 pounds

L24108 – 1,100 pounds

M48108 – 1,100 pounds

N48108 – 1,100 pounds

P48144 – 6,000 pounds

B409: R3696 - 1,100 pounds

S36144 – 2,000 pounds

T48144 – 2,000 pounds

B400: V4896 – 1,100 pounds

W24108 – 1,100 pounds

W48108 – 1,100 pounds

The pallet rack types B48108, C48108 and V4896 shall be mounted on the mobile aisle systems specified in Appendix C. All pallet rack shall be designed to withstand the seismic conditions called for in the International Building Code for the Truax

Field locality. The pallet rack shall conform to the requirements of the Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI)

Specification for the Design, Testing and Utilization of

Industrial Steel Storage Racks RMI/ANSI MH16.1. In addition, all storage racks shall be manufactured by a company that has an active R-Mark license through the Rack Manufacturers Institute

(RMI).

3.2. PHYSICAL AND PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

3.2.1. CONFIGURATION REQUIREMENTS

The pallet rack units shall be located and configured as shown in AF Drawings NWS912-01, NWS912-02 and NWS912-03. The racks shall be capable of being assembled side-by-side, in a row, using common uprights to support the load beams.

3.2.2. UPRIGHT FRAMES

The upright frames shall be of steel, all welded construction consisting of two columns, diagonal and horizontal braces, and

TRUAX FIELD – APP A - Page 3 floor bearing plates. Each upright frame shall be capable of supporting fully loaded bays without permanent deformation. Type uprights shall have following capacity:

B510: A36120 – 7,700 pounds

B48108 - 24,000 pounds

C48108 – 6,600 pounds

E48120 – 18,000 pounds

F48120 – 24,000 pounds

G24120 – 9,900 pounds

H24108 – 7,700 pounds

H24144 – 7,700 pounds

J36108 – 7,700 pounds

J36144 – 7,700 pounds

K48144 – 24,000 pounds

L24108 – 4,400 pounds

M48108 – 4,400 pounds

N48108 – 7,700 pounds

P48144 – 12,000 pounds

B409: R3696 - 4,400 pounds

S36144 - 12,000 pounds

T48144 - 10,000 pounds

B400: V4896 - 3,300 pounds

W24108 - 3,300 pounds

W48108 - 3,300 pounds

All types shall have a safety factor of 1.92 to 1.

3.2.2.1. COLUMNS

The columns shall be a continuous channel, box channel, rectangular, square, or other formation approved by the

Contracting Officer or Designated Representative (CODR). Each column shall have openings to readily accommodate beam connectors, end-to-end, at corresponding heights through the height range of the column openings. The openings at the bottom shall allow for the tops of shelf beams to be installed at six inches above the ground and shall continue upward to the top of the column by 2-inch increments. The arrangement of the openings and the fastening devices of the beams shall be such that the tops of the beams are flush, within 3/8-inch, with the top of the column. The width of the column, facing the aisle, shall be a minimum 2-7/8 inches.

3.2.2.2. BEARING PLATES

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The bottom of each column shall have a load bearing plate securely attached. Each bearing plate shall be sufficiently sized to disperse the maximum load imposed by the column. Each bearing plate shall allow anchoring to the floor or the mobile aisle carriage (Types B48108, C48108, and V4896).

3.2.2.3. DIAGONAL/HORIZONTAL BRACING

The columns shall be braced by horizontal and diagonal braces.

Each end of all braces shall be securely welded to the columns.

The braces shall not protrude beyond the sides of the columns or obstruct the attachment of the shelf beams to the columns, at any height on the columns. The centerline of the bottom horizontal brace shall not be located more than 12 inches from the bottom of the upright frame, and the centerline of the top horizontal brace shall be located not farther than 12 inches from the top of the upright frame. Other diagonal and horizontal braces shall be uniformly spaced between the top and bottom horizontal braces.

3.2.3. SHELF BEAMS

Shelf beams shall be step type. Any openings in the shelf beam construction shall face inward. The connector shall not be welded to the column. Shelf beam-to-column connection shall be of the locking type. Pallet rack types are labeled by depth and shelf beam length (i.e., B48108 is 48” deep with a 108” shelf beam). Each pair shall provide a bay width as follows:

B510: A36120 – 120 inches

B48108 - 108 inches

C48108 – 108 inches

E48120 – 120 inches

F48120 – 120 inches

G24120 – 120 inches

H24108 – 108 inches

H24144 – 144 inches

J36108 – 108 inches

J36144 – 144 inches

K48144 – 144 inches

L24108 – 108 inches

M48108 – 108 inches

N48108 – 108 inches

P48144 – 144 inches

B409: R3696 - 96 inches

S36144 - 144 inches

T48144 - 144 inches

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B400: V4896 - 96 inches

W24108 - 108 inches

W48108 - 108 inches

With the specified uniformly distributed load per bay, there shall be no permanent deformations, and elastic deflections shall not exceed 0.56 percent of the unsupported span, measured with respect to the two ends of the beam. Shelf beam capacities are as shown in Shelving Details in each applicable AF Drawing.

One shelf beam per type, facing the aisle, per set of uprights, shall be marked identifying the shelf beam capacity (paper labels are not acceptable). Shelf beams shall be designed with a minimum safety factor of 1.65 to 1. The bottom load beam of

Types B48108, C48108, and V4896 shall have the connector inverted such that the load beam can be configured closer to the mobile aisle carriage.

3.2.3.1. CONNECTORS

Each end of the shelf beams shall have a multiple prong slip-fit or slip-joint type shelf beam-to-column connector. Separate shelf beams and connectors are unacceptable. The connectors shall be adjustable, allowing the shelf beams to be moved with no more than the use of a soft hammer. The connector shall be capable of transferring all loads and external forces of the shelf beam to the column without failure of the connection, or damage to the column or connector. The prongs shall be of sufficient number, size, and strength to withstand repeated loading and unloading of the rack, and to continually sustain the rated shelf beam load. The prongs shall engage with the openings of the columns in such a manner to prevent lateral rotation of the beam, with each prong contributing to the support of the beam. The prongs shall engage with the openings of the columns to ensure a snug metal-to-metal fit between the horizontal and vertical load carrying members. The prongs shall be of the same design as the opening. The bottom load beam of

Type B48108 and C48108 shall have the connector inverted such that the load beam can be configured closer to the mobile aisle carriage.

3.2.3.2. SHELF BEAM-TO-COLUMN SAFETY LOCK

Each shelf beam-to-column connection shall have a safety lock which shall lock the shelf beam to the column. The design and manner of construction of the device shall prevent accidental disengagement of the shelf beam-to-column connection during

TRUAX FIELD – APP A - Page 6 movement or shifting of the assembled rack unit due to impact to the upright frame or shelf beam from horizontal or vertical directions. The safety locking device shall be an integral, attached part of the shelf beam. The safety lock shall be employed without the use of tools, and no part thereof shall obstruct or restrict the loading or unloading of the racks.

3.2.4. LEVELING SHIMS

Leveling shims shall be provided with the rack units where necessary. The shims shall have holes corresponding to the holes in the bearing plate and shall anchor or lock with the bearing plate when the rack is erected. Shims shall be equal in width and length to the bearing plate under which it is installed. Shims shall be of varying thickness so no more than five shims are installed at any point. Slotted shims shall be unacceptable.

3.2.5. ROW SPACERS

Row spacers shall be capable of joining the backs of two upright frame sections together to form a double row arrangement. The row spacers shall provide a 6-inch flue space when storage locations are back-to-back. Each end shall firmly and securely attach to the column and prevent unintentional disengagement.

The row spacer shall be of sufficient size and strength to withstand all forces applied to the connected upright frames during normal loading and unloading operations without deformation or failure. The Contractor shall supply and install a minimum of 2 row spacers for each set of back-to-back frames.

The top row spacer shall be installed within 12 inches of the top of the frame. The bottom row spacer shall be installed within 12 inches of the bottom of the frame.

3.2.6. ANCHORING THE STRUCTURE

The rack system shall be anchored to resist all design shear and uplift forces. The rack units shall be designed to be a rigid freestanding structure and shall be connected to the floor or mobile carriage.

3.2.7. ASSEMBLY

The assembled pallet rack system shall be rigid, stable, and without deformation or skewing when each bay is loaded to the capacity of the design loads. The pallet rack system shall assemble so that the columns are perpendicular to the beams and

TRUAX FIELD – APP A - Page 7 parallel to each other. Shelf frames shall be straight and square. All horizontal members shall be level to within 1/8 inch per 10 feet measured over any distance in the rack system.

3.2.8. DECKING

Decking shall be provided as below and as shown on applicable drawings. Decking shall either be wire mesh decking or solid steel decking.

B510: A36120 – WIRE MESH

B48108 – SOLID STEEL

C48108 – SOLID STEEL

E48120 – WIRE MESH

F48120 – WIRE MESH

G24120 – WIRE MESH

H24108 – WIRE MESH

H24144 – WIRE MESH

J36108 – WIRE MESH

J36144 – WIRE MESH

K48144 – WIRE MESH

L24108 – WIRE MESH

M48108 – WIRE MESH

N48108 – WIRE MESH

P48144 – WIRE MESH

B409: R3696 - SOLID STEEL w/ RUBBER MATTING

S36144 - SOLID STEEL w/ RUBBER MATTING

T48144 - SOLID STEEL w/ RUBBER MATTING

B400: V4896 - SOLID STEEL w/ RUBBER MATTING

W24108 - SOLID STEEL w/ RUBBER MATTING

W48108 - SOLID STEEL w/ RUBBER MATTING

3.2.8.1. WIRE MESH DECKING

Where, as shown in the applicable AF Drawings, wire mesh decking shall be installed in all bays between all parallel shelf beams.

The decking shall be heavy duty welded steel wire with integral support channels capable of supporting the uniformly distributed load as detailed in Para 3.1. The decking shall be designed with a minimum safety factor of 1.65 to 1. The decking shall not exhibit permanent deformation and elastic deformations shall not exceed 0.56 percent of the unsupported span. The decking shall conform to the requirements of the Design, Testing and

Utilization of Welded-Wire Rack Decking RMI MH26.2. In addition, all wire decking shall be manufactured and certified by a

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Manufacturers Institute. Decking shall be the appropriate type to interface with the type of shelf beam being provided. The ends of the wire mesh decking shall bend over the shelf beam to provide a secure load supporting deck and keep the decking from accidentally disengaging from the shelf beams.

3.2.8.2. SOLID STEEL DECKING

Steel decking shall be installed in all bays between all parallel shelf beams and uprights. The decking shall be capable of supporting a uniformly distributed load as detailed in Para

3.1. The decking shall provide a seamless, solid support from the front all the way to the back of the shelving bay. The decking shall be designed with a safety factor of 1.65 to 1.

The decking shall not exhibit permanent deformation and elastic deformations shall not exceed 0.56 percent of the unsupported span. Decking shall be the appropriate type to interface with the type of shelf beam being provided and shall be within 1/8 inch of the top of the shelf beam. Decking shall not be capable of being accidentally disengaged from the shelf beams. Decking shall not be corrugated decking, but a solid, flat surface.

Types R3696, S36144, T48144, V4896, W24108, and W48108 shall be outfitted with a 1/4” rubber matting on all levels. Matting shall be appropriate depth and length to fit on the top of the entire bay of solid steel decking.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1. INSPECTION

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.

No. Paragraph Description

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1. 3.

The pallet rack shall be visually inspected to ensure all components are installed as specified. Inspection shall include, but is not limited to, proper number of load beams per

Type, beams are set, decking, anchors, capacity markings, row spacers, matting in place where required.

4.3. CERTIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall provide certification that the following requirements have been met. All certifications shall be provided in accordance with the Cover PD.

No. Paragraph Certifications

1. 3.1. The pallet rack conforms to the requirements the latest edition of Rack Manufacturers

Institute (RMI) Specification for the Design, Testing, and Utilization of Industrial Steel

Storage Racks.

2. 3.2.8. Certify the wire deck is R-Mark compliant.

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL QUESTIONNAIRE

FOR

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PALLET RACK

Solicitation Number: FA8640- -R-

Project Title: STORAGE AIDS SYSTEM

Base: TRUAX FIELD WISCONSIN CSN: NWS912

Appendix A, Pallet Rack, 15 FEBRUARY 2023

This questionnaire shall be completed by the Offeror. 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, identify the specific components being provided, and attach any exceptions to the Purchase Description Appendix.

Pallet Rack Manufacturer: _______________________________

Paragraph Characteristics

Solicitation Number: FA8604- -R-

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3.2.1.

Capacity of load beams:

B510: A36120 – ______________________

B48108 – ______________________

C48108 – ______________________

E48120 – ______________________

F48120 – ______________________

G24120 – ______________________

H24108 – ______________________

H24144 – ______________________

J36108 – ______________________

J36144 – ______________________

K48144 – ______________________

L24108 – ______________________

M48108 – ______________________

N48108 – ______________________

P48144 – ______________________

B409: R3696 - ______________________

S36144 - ______________________

T48144 - ______________________

B400: V4896 - ______________________

W24108 - ______________________

W48108 - ______________________

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Heights of pallet rack unit (inches):

B510:

A36120 – ______________________

B48108 – ______________________

C48108 – ______________________

E48120 – ______________________

F48120 – ______________________

G24120 – ______________________

H24108 – ______________________

H24144 – ______________________

J36108 – ______________________

J36144 – ______________________

K48144 – ______________________

L24108 – ______________________

M48108 – ______________________

N48108 – ______________________

P48144 – ______________________

B409: R3696 - ______________________

S36144 - ______________________

T48144 - ______________________

B400: V4896 - ______________________

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3.2.2. Depth of pallet rack unit (inches):

B510:

A36120 – ______________________

B48108 – ______________________

C48108 – ______________________

E48120 – ______________________

F48120 – ______________________

G24120 – ______________________

H24108 – ______________________

H24144 – ______________________

J36108 – ______________________

J36144 – ______________________

K48144 – ______________________

L24108 – ______________________

M48108 – ______________________

N48108 – ______________________

P48144 – ______________________

B409: R3696 - ______________________

S36144 - ______________________

T48144 - ______________________

B400: V4896 - ______________________

3.2.2.1. Width of column facing the aisle (inches): ________

Vertical center-center spacing of column openings for shelf beam adjustment:___ inches

3.2.3. Shelf beam part numbers: __________________________

Type of shelf beam: ______________________________

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Bay width provided by shelf beam (inches):

B510: A36120 – ______________________

B48108 – ______________________

C48108 – ______________________

E48120 – ______________________

F48120 – ______________________

G24120 – ______________________

H24108 – ______________________

H24144 – ______________________

J36108 – ______________________

J36144 – ______________________

K48144 – ______________________

L24108 – ______________________

M48108 – ______________________

N48108 – ______________________

P48144 – ______________________

B409: R3696 - ______________________

S36144 - ______________________

T48144 - ______________________

B400: V4896 - ______________________

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3.2.2. Minimum UPRIGHT capacity (pounds):

B48108 – ______________________

C48108 – ______________________

E48120 – ______________________

F48120 – ______________________

G24120 – ______________________

H24108 – ______________________

H24144 – ______________________

J36108 – ______________________

J36144 – ______________________

K48144 – ______________________

L24108 – ______________________

M48108 – ______________________

N48108 – ______________________

P48144 – ______________________

B409: R3696 - ______________________

S36144 - ______________________

T48144 - ______________________

B400: V4896 - ______________________

Safety factor of: ___________________________ to 1

3.2.3.2. Will shelf beam-to-column safety locks be provided

as specified? YES NO

3.2.4. Will leveling shims be provided as specified:

YES NO

3.2.4. Will row spacers be provided as specified:

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3.2.6. Describe method to anchor pallet rack to mobile

carriage: ______________________________________

3.2.8.1

3.2.8.2.

Will wire decking be provided as and where specified:

Will solid steel decking be provided as and where specified:

Capacity of decking (pounds):

B48108 – ______________________

C48108 – ______________________

E48120 – ______________________

F48120 – ______________________

G24120 – ______________________

H24108 – ______________________

H24144 – ______________________

J36108 – ______________________

J36144 – ______________________

K48144 – ______________________

L24108 – ______________________

M48108 – ______________________

N48108 – ______________________

P48144 – ______________________

B409: R3696 - ______________________

S36144 - ______________________

T48144 - ______________________

B400: V4896 - ______________________

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3.2.8.2. List manufacturer and describe rubber matting to be

provided:

EXCEPTIONS

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

EXCEPTIONS: