FY20 Canada Chamber - SOW Rev 3.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

Subject: Procurement of a Portable Climate Chamber

Background:

Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Keyport has been authorized to purchase a portable climate chamber that will be used on a ship and in a lab environment. The chamber must fit in the space defined and use only the resources that are available in these environments. There are also specific conditions such as power loss and potential salt fog that the chamber will encounter on a regular basis.

The intent of this Performance Specification is to establish minimum performance and quality requirements for the system to ensure that it will meet the specialized needs of the project. This document is intended to allow for installation variances, provided that the specified minimum requirements for function, capabilities, design, quality, and training are met.

The contractor shall submit all documentation necessary to determine if the requirements of this specification are met. The quotation package shall include an itemized response to each of the following requirements.

Scope of Work:

The item must include the following features:

· Chamber must be less than 48 inches wide and 48 inches long

· 4 lift points each rated for at least half the weight of the chamber

· 4 tie-down points separate from previously mentioned lifting points

· 4 robust metal legs no taller than 4 inches (must be movable with pallet jack, no caster wheels allowed)

· 480V compatibility

· 507 Refrigerant with an air cooled condenser

· Dehumidify function

· Minimum temperature range of -20 to 160°F

· 6 inch supply and return ducts

· Blower capable of ~600 scfm with given ducts

· BlueStar 8” touch screen controller with latest Windows 10 software

· Electronic safety and shut off

· Phase protection

· Power loss protection (if applicable, several complete power losses are expected over the course of each of the events)

· Breakers instead of fuses

· LN2 boost cooling system

Any characteristics that are not specifically mentioned in this document, that do not interfere with specified characteristics can be permitted. The buyer should be contacted if there are any conflict concerns.

Documentation:

· Operation manuals for the chamber, detailing all user functions

· Schematics showing all chamber components

· Documentation of applicable warranties of the controller and its components

· Contact information for the local service engineering representative

· All documentation will be provided via physical copy or CD, email is permitted where applicable

Contractor Provided Services and Unit Acceptance Criteria

· Associated freight costs with delivery are to be covered by the manufacturer.

· Government personnel shall be provided to inspect the chamber on site before delivery. Travel costs for this inspection will be the responsibility of the government and these personnel will follow health and security procedures provided by the contractor. A minimum of 24 hours for inspection will be required.