M6700122Q1167 Solicitation.docx

M6700122Q1167

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

Monorail Crane System

FFP

In accordance with Purchase Description.

NWA: 300000169323.0060

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: N6592322SU00144

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6592322SU00144

PSC CD: 3950

NET AMT

Installation of Monorail Crane System

FFP

In accordance with Purchase Description.

NWA: 300000169323.0060

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: N6592322SU00144

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N6592322SU00144

PSC CD: 3950

NET AMT

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

1.0 SCOPE. This Purchase Description defines the Government’s minimum requirements for a vendor to perform the work described below located in Building 4225 at the Fleet Readiness Center East (FRC-East) aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point NC:

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. The following documents form a part of this Purchase Description to the extent specified herein.

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

3.1 MONORAIL CRANE: Contractor shall provide a monorail system with electric powered hoist and electric powered trolley for operation in an indoor environment, general purpose service, with an ambient temperature range of 20 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit each hydrogen furnace.

3.1.1 Monorail, hoist, trolley, equipment, materials, installation, examination, inspection, and workmanship of contractor shall conform to the applicable requirements of NFPA 70, ASME B30.17, ASME B30.16, ASME HST-1, as modified and supplemented by this specification.

3.1.2 The hoist shall be radio controlled and operate in the spaces and within the loading conditions indicated. 480-volts AC, 3 phase, 60 Hz power source feeds the existing crane. Contractor shall connect to electrical enclosure on the side of the furnace for the power connection.

0. The contractor shall ensure maximum trolley wheel loads shall not damage track support structure due to dead, trolley, and lifted loads, with the trolley in any position, must not cause a more severe loading condition in the track support structure than that produced by the design wheel loads and spacing indicated.

0. Contractor shall provide a hoist with a rated capacity of one (1) ton. The hook lift capacity and speed shall be the manufacturer's standard within the limits specified. The hoist and trolley shall meet the minimum design requirements specified in ASME HST-1, Duty Class H3.

0. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS CONTRACTOR shall possess a North Carolina limited general contractors license obtained in accordance with NC administrative code, title 21. The contractor shall provide a copy with his quote.

0. SITE VISIT. See Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 for Submission of Quotes for site visit information (page 18).

0. POST-AWARD SITE VISIT. CONTRACTOR shall field verify all necessary dimensions, clearances and other conditions prior to submission of submittals package.

3.5 SUBMITTALS. CONTRACTOR shall provide two (2) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy of contractor submittals package for review and approval by the FRC-East Chief Crane Engineer prior to ordering material or commencing on site work. The package shall include mechanical and electrical drawings and catalog cut sheets.

3.6 QUOTE ACCURACY. Contractor shall base quote on this Purchase Description, confined to the area designated, supported as follows:

3.6.1 Cranes will operate in the spaces available from attached FRC East Drawing drawings D-2203-0, D-2203-1, and H2 Furnace Monorail sketch page 1.

3.6.1.1 The contractor shall ensure the supporting structure shall not interfere with exits, and is securely mounted on the concrete floor.

3.6.3 Contractor shall ensure the monorail structure is within a space + 28 feet across the room and +17 feet lengthwise for each crane. One monorail, trolley and hoist shall need to service both sides of one furnace. There are two (2) furnaces. See attached H2 Furnace Monorail sketch page 1.

0. The new Retort (shell) and sling hardware are illustrated on the H2 Furnace Monorail sketch page 2 (attached).

0. The monorail shall extend out from the furnace structure such that the Retort can be placed in front of the furnace or transported and installed on the other carriage, and not contact the structure during any movement. The Contractor shall be responsible for the coordination and proper relation of their work to the building structure and to the work of all trades. The contractor shall verify all dimensions of the building that relate to fabrication of the monorail system and notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before finalizing the crane order.

3.7 The contractor shall comply with the mandatory and advisory safety requirements of ASME B30.10 section 10-1; ASME B30.16 section 16.1; ASME B30.17 section 17-1; ASME HST-1 section 1-1; 29 CFR 1910.147 paragraphs (a), and (c) through (f); 29 CFR 1910.306 (b); and all applicable provisions of 29 CFR 1910 and NFPA 70, Articles 240, 250, 400, 409, 430, 504, and 610.

0. LOCKOUT/TAGOUT. Prior to installation and/or removal of any equipment, the contractor shall lockout/tagout all energy sources IAW OSHA 29 CFR 1910 then notify the government for final approval. In addition, the government may also choose to dual lockout/tagout the equipment. Additionally, the policy is not to work on any energized equipment. In the event that any electrical equipment must be worked live, approval shall be obtained by FRC East Safety, and that specific work shall be performed in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E; Electrical Safety in the Workplace.

0. LABOR CONTRACTOR. Shall perform the work in accordance with the following guidelines:

1. Contractor shall provide all labor (mechanical, electrical, etc.), supervision, parts, materials, equipment, tools, freight, rigging, and transportation required to install the weight handling equipment system in accordance with the approved specifications. Utilities for power tools (90 psig compressed air and 115VAC electricity) are available on-site for use by the contractor.

1. Contractor shall keep the work site clean of trash and debris. The government will inspect the work area at its discretion.

1. Contractor shall supply all tools and equipment to provide services required in this Purchase Description. The contractor shall not, at any time, borrow or use any FRC-East tools or equipment. This includes forklifts, ladders, man lifts, motorized lifts, cranes, electric carts, etc.

1. Contractor shall request in writing, at least one (1) week in advance, of the need to have the government shut down an existing weight handling equipment system to allow the contractor to perform the work. The request shall include a specific day for the system to be shut down and how long the shutdown will last. Requests shall be submitted via e-mail to the contracting officer, the chief crane engineer and the production shop supervisor. Contractor shall not proceed with work without production supervisor concurrence.

1. When contractor supplied cranes are used to install or unload equipment, such usage shall comply with 29 CFR 1926.1501. Qualified and trained operators shall be used. All contractor cranes shall be inspected by the ROICC (Resident Officer in Charge of Construction) crane inspectors prior to making any lifts. Contact the FRCE Weight Handling Team ahead of time to avoid delays in making lifts. The crane inspection point of contact is Kenneth A. Wetherington at (252) 464-7817. A certificate of compliance shall be provided to the POC for each contractor crane that is used. A critical lift plan shall be used for all lifts exceeding 75% of the crane's capacity. In the event of a crane accident, the contractor shall secure the accident site and conduct an accident investigation to establish the root cause. The contractor shall notify the contracting officer and Stan Sparks at (252) 464-7763 within four (4) hours of any crane accident.

1. The contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws governing safe work practices including all requirements specifically called for in this document.

1. The contractor shall disconnect from power at the end of each workday all portable electric and air-operated tool and devices (saws, sanders, compressors, extension cords, lights, etc.).

1. The contractor shall require their personnel to familiarize themselves with the location of the nearest fire alarm boxes and place in memory the emergency MCAS Cherry Point Fire Department number (911).

1. The contractor shall require their employees, while on-site, to wear the following PPE at all times:

8. Safety glasses that meet the requirements of ANSI Z87.1.

8. Steel toe shoes that meet the requirements of ANSI Z41.

8. Hearing protection, to be provided by the GOVERNMENT.

8. Hard hats that meet the requirements of ANSI Z89.1.

0. WORK SCHEDULE. All installation work associated with this contract shall be accomplished at FRC-East. Daily work hours shall be between 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The government must approve requests for deviation from these hours. The work space in and around the work area shall be left by the contractor after each work period in a condition that does not interfere with normal facility operations.

1. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.

0. LOCAL CONDITIONS.

0. The flooring is 6 inch thick, 3,000 psi Portland cement concrete floor, with 4 inches of compacted stone and a presumed soil bearing capacity of 2,000 psf, with an assumed subgrade reaction of 125 psi/in, crane support columns bearing on 10 inch by 10 inch baseplates, and a factor of safety of 1.5.

0. Building columns designated as E8, F8, E8.5, and F8.5 as seen in D-2203-0 comprised of the building column footer and a topping slab that encases the column base is almost 24 inches of concrete

0. MATERIAL.

1. STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS.

0. Structural steel materials must conform to the standards permitted in CMAA 74, MHI MH27.1, and AISC 360 as applicable.

0. Structural Connections:

1. High-strength bolted structural connections shall be designed and installed in accordance with RCSC A348. Bolts must be of ASTM F3125/F3125M Grade A325/A325M or Grade A490/A490M material. Galvanized bolts are not acceptable.

1. Welded connections for the crane shall be performed in accordance with AWS D14.1/D14.1M. Welded connections to the building must be performed in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.1M.

0. Monorail Track System:

2. Contractor shall complete track suspension system that is required to hang the monorail track at its indicated location from the structural supports indicated on the drawings. Contractor shall provide monorail and support structure for underrunning monorail patented track beams conforming to MHI MH27.1.

2. The rated capacity of the supporting structure shall not be exceeded by the hoist or hoist/trolley rated load. For patented track beams, contractor shall perform splices as necessary in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and requirements.

2. Contractor shall align ends of lower T-section to minimize the horizontal gap on the running surface not greater than 1/16 inch and not greater than a vertical difference of 1/16 inch for the wheel running surface alignment for a smooth crossing by the wheels.

2. Splice assemblies must be from the same manufacturer as the patented track and located under structural support members.

2. Monorail support structure must be designed, fabricated, and installed such that monorail meet the alignment tolerances of CMAA 74, paragraphs 1.4.1.2 and 1.15 or MHI MH27.1, as applicable. Contractor shall provide means to allow for vertical adjustment of the track both before and after the system has been put in operation so that track can be erected and maintained level. Brace track to restrain against damaging lateral and longitudinal movements. Allowable stress in hanger rods is 20 percent of the minimum specified ultimate strength of the material used.

2. Contractor shall provide end stops. The contractor shall fit monorail track system with end stops at all open end locations. Locate stops to contact the trolley bumper and permit maximum trolley travel.

1. MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS.

1. Cast iron and aluminum used to support components of the hoist power transmission train must be ductile.

1. Electric Chain Hoist. Contractor shall provide an electrical operated chain hoist conforming to ASME B30.16. Electric chain hoist shall conform to ASME HST-1, NEMA ICS 8, NEMA MG 2, and NEMA ESPG except as modified herein.

1. Hoisting Chain:

2. Contractor shall provide a welded link load chain.

2. Contractor shall provide a chain stop or dead end connection to prevent the load chain from running out of the hoist at its fully extended position.

2. Contractor shall provide chain hoists with +17 feet lift or more with a load chain bucket.

1. Trolley:

3. Contractor shall provide an electric motor powered trolley drive designed to operate from the track beam section furnished under this contract.

3. Contractor shall configure trolley such that the trolley frame contacts the track end stops or bumper of an adjacent trolley and prevents the trolley from dropping more than one (1) inch in the event of an axle or wheel failure (drop lugs). The trolley shall be compatible with the patented track and all curves, switches, and transfer sections.

3. Trolley Wheels: Wheel material is to be steel or ductile cast iron. Hollow stamped steel and gray cast iron wheels are prohibited. Wheels that operate on patented track shall have a minimum tread hardness of 375 BHN.

3. Bumpers: The contractor shall fit the trolley frames with shock-absorbing bumpers. Ensure bumpers and end stops conform to ASME B30.17. Mount bumpers so that there is no direct shear on mounting bolts (if any) upon impact. Bumpers must provide 3 inches of clearance between the hoist and surrounding structure when compressed to preclude damaging equipment.

3. Trolley Brakes: Contractor shall provide trolley with either a non-coasting (i.e. worm) drive or with an end-mounted electro-mechanical brake that is spring applied, electrically released. The brakes must be equipped with a manual self-return to ON brake release and designed to permit inspection and adjustment without disassembly of the brake. The travel assembly shall have at least one quarter of all wheels driven for indoor cranes.

3. Hoist Brakes:

5. Hoist Mechanical Load Brake: Contractor shall provide mechanical load brake that is capable of stopping and holding 125 percent of the hoist's rated load and does not require the load to be raised before being lowered.

5. Hoist Secondary Brake: Contractor shall provide a spring set electro-mechanical brake that stops and holds 125 percent of the hoist's rated load. Equip spring set brake with a manual release mechanism that automatically resets when power is applied to the brake. If the hoist has more than one brake, each brake shall independently stop and hold 125 percent of rated capacity.

3. Load Block and Hook:

6. The load block shall be constructed of steel and designed to prevent metal-to-metal contact of moving parts. The block shall be clearly marked with the 2,000 lb. capacity in pounds on both sides. Standard commercial blocks shall have published ratings and their published design factors are 5.0 or greater.

6. Contractor shall provide an unpainted single barbed forged steel hook which complies with ASME B30.10. Fit hook with a safety latch designed to preclude inadvertent displacement of slings from the hook saddle. The hook and hook nut must be removable without disassembly of the block. Contractor shall provide an easily removable and reusable means to positively secure the hook nut to the hook shank. The contractor shall not weld hook nut. Uniquely mark the hook in a permanent fashion that is traceable to the Non Destructive Test certification. The nut must be marked to match the hook. Hook must be free to rotate through 360 degrees when supporting the test load up to 125 percent of the rated capacity.

1. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS.

2. The design, selection, rating, and installation of the electrical portions of the crane and its accessories must conform to the requirements of NEMA ICS 8, the applicable ASME HST standard, and NFPA 70, and other requirements specified herein.

2. The crane manufacturer shall furnish and install all electrical equipment on the crane conforming to NEMA ICS 6, including motors, conforming to NEMA MG 1, electrically released brakes, switches, crane controllers, panels, operating station, wiring system, cables, and crane electrification. Contractor shall provide overcurrent protection for the control circuit, including control circuit transformer; proper fuse or circuit breaker protection for branch circuit and ground fault protection; proper overload protection for each motor, motor controller, and branch circuit conductor in accordance with NFPA 70.

2. Motors:

2. Motors must meet all applicable requirements of NEMA MG 1 and UL 1004-1. All motors must have a minimum of a 60 minute duty rating and be Totally Enclosed Non Ventilated (TENV), Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC), or Totally Enclosed Blower Cooled (TEBC). Contractor shall provide inverter duty motors if Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) are used. Contractor shall provide motors with a minimum of Class F insulation. Contractor shall provide motor overload protection utilizing a thermal sensitive device embedded in its windings.

2. Motors shall operate smoothly at all speeds without torque pulsations, and must only be energized within the frequency range of 50-60 Hz at rated speed.

2. Controls:

3. Contractor shall provide static reversing, variable frequency drives (VFD) for the trolley and hoist electric controls. VFD controllers must meet NEMA ICS 8, Part 8 and at a minimum, contractor shall provide under-voltage protection, electronic instantaneous over current protection, DC bus over voltage protection, and be able to withstand output line to line shorts without component failure. The hoist and trolley controllers must be sized to provide sufficient starting torque to initiate motion of that crane drive mechanism from standstill with 0 to 125 percent of rated load on the hook.

3. The contractor shall select trolley drive such that the continuous rating of the controller is not less than the motor full load current. Contractor shall select hoist drives such that the continuous rating of the controller is not less than 125 percent of the motor full load current. All hoist drives must have a motor over-torque limit to lock out the hoist and prevent gross overload of the associated hoist.

3. Contractor shall provide dynamic braking for each electric drive that is sized per VFD manufacturer's requirements.

3. Contractor shall provide speed control, which is infinitely variable for each function, controlled via radio control system. Contractor shall provide controls designed such that the maximum speed of each function will be limited to 25 percent of rated speed when a slow speed switch is actuated on the controllers.

3. Energize a yellow/amber light/indicator while in slow speed mode. The hoist and trolley brakes shall set after the associated controller decelerates the drive motor to a controlled stop.

3. The hoist controller must prove torque before release of the brakes and enable the drive motor to develop full torque continuously at zero speed. The hoist control system may utilize overspeed up to 120hz, unloaded only, if the drivetrain equipment has all been balanced and is rated for the resulting speed.

3. Contractor shall provide two-speed controls for the trolley drive and hoist drive. Controllers must meet the requirements of NEMA ICS 8. Ensure that an energized drive motor initially rotates only in the direction selected by the operator by activating the corresponding direction; i.e., is not overhauled. For AC squirrel cage motor controllers, the requirements of NEMA ICS 2, Part 2, for general-purpose controllers, must be met. The use of definite purpose contactors is prohibited. If IEC contactors are used, the application cannot exceed the contactor manufacturer's AC3 ratings for the contactor at a minimum.

3. Use of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) is prohibited. Feed control circuits from a single phase, air cooled, double wound transformer with a grounded metal screen between the primary and secondary windings of the transformer. Contractor shall provide a main line contactor. Energization of the main line contactor must be controlled by the POWER-OFF/POWER-ON switch/pushbutton on all controllers. Upon actuation of the POWER-OFF pushbutton; power to all drive motors, brakes, and controls must be removed. The mainline contactor must not be able to be energize while the POWER-OFF pushbutton is actuated. The POWER-OFF pushbutton circuitry must be independent of all controls or any other electronic devices.

3. Protection: Protection must not be less than that required by NEMA ICS 8, CMAA 74, NFPA 70, UL 1004-1, 29 CFR 1910.147, 29 CFR 1910.306 and all applicable provisions of 29 CFR 1910. Contractor shall provide enclosed type circuit breaker readily accessible to the crane operator for crane disconnect. Contractor shall provide an On/Off button that removes power from the motors, brakes and control circuit on all radio controllers. Contractor shall provide for lockout/tagout of all hazardous energy sources.

3. Resistors: Contractor shall provide resistors with natural convection cooling sized as recommended by the VFD OEM and fabricated of corrosion resistant metal; the use of "wire wound" type resistors are prohibited for segments of 8 ohms or less. The contractor shall mount resistors in substantial, ventilated enclosures constructed entirely of non-combustible materials. Contractor shall provide resistors with terminals fitted in the coolest position in the enclosure.

2. Transients and Harmonics Protection:

4. Contractor shall provide contactors and relays with appropriate Metal Oxide Varistors (MOV) or Resistor-Capacitor (R-C) surge absorbers installed across the respective coil. Contractor shall provide transient protection for electronic drive controllers that is either internal to the drive or via an MOV connected line-to-ground close to the line terminals of the drive.

4. Contractor shall provide line reactors rated for continuous duty operation based upon the motor nameplate amperes. With motors of 50 horsepower or greater, harmonics protection must be provided by an isolations transformer or as recommended by the VFD OEM. For a drive motor branch circuit that exceeds 150 feet in length, a reactor shall also be connected in series with the controller load (output) terminals to provide standing wave protection or as otherwise recommended by the VFD or motor OEM.

2. Limit Switches:

5. Contractor shall provide primary upper and lower geared limit switches. Geared limits must allow reversing direction to back out of the limit without resetting.

5. Contractor shall provide a backup mechanical hook block activated upper limit switch wired independent of the directional controllers and the primary upper limit switch that removes power from the hoist motor, hoist brake and hoist controls conforming to NEMA ICS 5.

5. The backup limit must require hoist resetting prior to operation of the hoist in any direction. For chain hoists, chain stops and an overload clutch that meets the requirements of ASME B30.16 are acceptable as upper and lower limit switches.

5. Limit switches must be mounted rigidly in a manner so as to protect the switch from misalignment or damage. The target/trip arm must be large enough to contractor shall interception given a misalignment were to occur.

2. Operator Controls:

6. Radio Control System .Contractor shall provide a crane equipped with both a pendant pushbutton station and a radio control system. Contractor shall provide a selector switch to allow the use of only one of the two available control stations on the pendant controller.

0. Contractor shall provide each system with a handheld type portable transmitter unit and an identical back-up transmitter unit. Contractor shall provide each transmitter with an adjustable belt or harness to support it when worn by the operator. Only one transmitter at a time can control the crane and there must be no interference from one crane's controller affecting operation of the other cranes in the building.

0. Each transmitter shall include: individual push button controls for each hoist and trolley; a maintained contact, keyed switch, marked ON-OFF, for portable transmitter unit power; indication of Battery Power, and indication of Transmitting Status; a red emergency STOP mushroom pushbutton; a floodlight on/off pushbutton and a maintained slow speed selector switch. The transmitters and all controls must each be clearly and permanently labeled with functionality and direction. Directions for controllers must be in accordance with CMAA 74 recommendations. The remote radio control system must be designed to meet the requirements of NEMA ICS 8, Part 9 and ECMA 15. Transmitter signals contractor shall be digitally pulse encoded with error detection.

0. For unlicensed radio control systems, a Form DD 1494 contractor shall be submitted to the activity's frequency coordinator for information. Each radio remote control lever must be in the OFF position before the associated crane function can begin. The system frequency must be within the unlicensed FCC Part 15 range. Each control unit must maintain a continuous status signal to the associated receiver during operation. There must be no significant loss in systems efficiency and function at the end of eight hours of continuous battery use.

0. The crane shall be controlled from a pendant pushbutton station suspended from the trolley. Contractor shall provide multiconductor flexible cords for pendant pushbutton stations with #16 AWG minimum conductors. Provide a method of strain relief to protect the electrical conductors from damage. Locate the pendant pushbutton station four (4) feet above the finished floor. Pushbutton pendant station shall have its elements marked and arranged vertically, in order, in accordance with CMAA 74. Provide 2-step infinitely variable pendant pushbuttons for control of the hoist and trolley. Provide pendant pushbuttons for control that spring return to the OFF position. Voltage in the pendant pushbutton station shall not exceed 150 Volts AC or 300 Volts DC. Provide a maintained two-position selector switch for slow speed selection.

2. Runway Conductor System: Contractor shall provide a rigid runway Conductor Bar System for the runway conductor system, including all necessary cables and hardware to the crane from a wall or column mounted disconnect switch.

7. Contractor shall provide electrification system with three power conductors and an equipment grounding conductor. The crane must be grounded through the runway electrification system.

7. Contractor shall provide runway conductors sized for simultaneous motions of the hoist, trolley mechanisms, and any ancillary loads.

7. Contractor shall provide two Collector Shoes (tandem design) for each conductor; each collector shoe must be rated for not less than the runway conductor sizing, so as to provide redundancy.

2. Overload Protection:

8. Contractor shall provide capacity overload protection for all hoist systems separate from torque limiting feature of the VFD.

8. The contractor shall set hoist capacity overload protection at 2,000 lbs. Hoist capacity overload protection must be adjustable between 80 and 150 percent of hoist capacity. Contractor shall provide a keyed override or other means to disable the hoist capacity overload protection when performing a load test.

8. Initially, set the torque limiting capability of the VFD (that is separate from the capacity overload protective device) to 150 percent of the motor torque (amperage) necessary to hoist 100 percent load. It may be adjusted up only to avoid nuisance trips and adjusted down if possible while still avoiding nuisance trips.

2. Enclosures: Contractor shall provide enclosures for control panels, controls, and brakes in accordance with NEMA 250 and NEMA ICS 6, Classification Type 12 indoor without knockouts, general purpose.

2. Warning Devices: Contractor shall provide a warning horn that is operable from a push button at the radio control station.

2. Indicator Lights:

11. Contractor shall provide Indicator Lights mounted in an enclosure on the bottom of the trolley with lights sized and positioned to be visible from the ground. The lights must be the dual-lamp type.

11. Contractor shall provide a white light to indicate that power is available to the crane and a blue light to indicate that the main contractor is energized. Light voltage must be 115 VAC.

11. Contractor shall provide nameplates that are legible from ground level. The nameplates must read, in their respective order, "POWER AVAILABLE" and "CRANE ENERGIZED". The POWER AVAILABLE light must be supplied by a separate, fused transformer for its energization.

2. Identification:

12. Contractor shall furnish and install identification plates. Contractor shall provide non-corrosive metal identification plates with clearly legible permanent lettering giving the manufacturer's name, model number, serial number, capacity in pound units printed in different colors, and other essential information or identification.

12. Markings on Crane, Trolley, and Hook: The contractor shall, to avoid operation of the crane in the wrong direction, affix the appropriate directions (NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, and WEST) with arrows on both sides of the trolley, as applicable. Markings must be visible by the operator and from the loading point. Labels on the controls must have corresponding directional (NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, and WEST) markings. Markings must agree with the markings on controller. Do not indicate directional arrows on controller.

1. QUALITY ASSURANCE.

1. GENERAL. The crane systems shall be inspected and load tested by FRC-East Plant Engineering Branch personnel, before acceptance by the government. The contractor shall request in writing, at least one (1) week in advance, of the need to have the Hoist Inspector and Load Test Director on-site to perform the acceptance test. The hoist inspection point of contact is Stan Sparks at (252) 464-7763. Newly installed crane systems will be locked out from use until the acceptance test is completed.

1. PERFORMANCE & ENDURANCE INSPECTION.

1. No Load Test. The Government inspector will travel the crane through its full travel range for three complete cycles.

5.2.2 Load Test. The Government inspector will test the installation using a test load of 125% of the crane rated load.

1. DELIVERABLES.

2. EQUIPMENT MANUALS. The contractor shall provide one (1) complete set (in electronic format) of electrical schematics and manuals for powered drive tractor/manual trolley contractor shall provide to the FRC-East Chief Crane Engineer, Kenneth A. Wetherington, kenneth.a.wetherington.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 15 days after contract award. These manuals shall contain all required technical data including operating instructions, parts lists, mechanical diagrams, mechanical drawings, structural drawings, structural calculations and maintenance instructions.

2. Contractor shall submit manufacturer's standard published tables that verify the monorail track is sized in compliance with all specification requirements. When standard published tables are not available, contractor shall provide calculations for the strength design and deflection of the beams.

2. Contractor shall provide VFD Control Parameter Settings.

2. DRAWINGS.

3. Monorail Crane System: Contractor shall provide drawings showing the general arrangement of all components in plan, elevation, and end views. Show all major features of the crane including: assemblies of hoist and trolley drives, hook envelope, and the general arrangement of the track beam system with switches and curves, details of all structural connections, clearances and principal dimensions. Include weights and centers of gravity of major components.

3. Contractor shall provide shop drawings of all fabricated components. Shop drawing quality must be equivalent to the contract drawings accompanying this solicitation. Drawings must be reviewed, signed, and sealed by a licensed professional engineer.

3. Contractor shall provide integral schedule of crane components on each drawing. The schedule shall provide a cross reference between manufacturer data and shop drawings. Components listed on the schedule of crane components must include total quantity, description, original manufacturer, and part number. Distributing agents will not be acceptable in lieu of the original manufacturer.

3. Complete Schematic Wiring Diagram. Contractor shall provide electrical schematic drawings with motor nameplate data, VFD drive nameplate data and overcurrent protective device ratings.

3. Design Data: Load and Sizing Calculations Contractor shall provide a complete list of equipment and materials, including manufacturer's descriptive data and technical literature, performance charts and curves, catalog cuts, and installation instructions. Contractor shall provide a list of all codes and standards, design assumptions, equations, specified efficiencies, limits, factors of safety, component ratings, and sources of values used. Include free body diagrams or sketches of each load case.

2. CERTIFICATES. All certifications shall be dated and contractor shall bear the original signature (above the printed name) of the authorized representative of the Contractor or the manufacturer of the items or equipment being certified. Each certification contractor shall clearly identify the crane, the drives, components, and location (as applicable) to which it applies:

4. Contractor shall provide a Load Chain Certification clearly indicating load chain breaking strength for each hoist, and clearly identified for traceability.

4. Contractor shall provide factory certification of load chain rated capacity.

4. Contractor shall provide a Monorail Track System Survey certifying monorails have been aligned in accordance with CMAA 74, or MHI MH27.1 as applicable.

4. Contractor shall provide a Loss of Power Test Certificate stating that a test may be performed in which power is removed from the crane while the hoist and trolley are in operation.

4. Contractor shall provide a Certificate of the Brake Adjustment Record.

4. Contractor shall provide a brake adjustment record and installation/maintenance manuals for each brake on the crane. Each brake measurement must have a tolerance traceable to the associated brake manual or documentation by the brake manufacturer, location of measurements, and the actual brake setting. Changes made to settings of the brake, at any time, will void the record.

4. Contractor shall provide a certificate stating that the hoist, hook, and trolley system design and fabrication is in compliance with all listed standards.

2. LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE. The contractor shall submit lockout/tagout procedures in accordance with 29CFR1910.147. These procedures contractor shall contain detailed, step-by-step, instructions for lockout and tagout of the system installed.

UNAUTHORIZED WORK PERFORMANCE

The Contractor Shall not perform work that deviates from contract requirements and the purchase description. If the Contractor deviates from the contract requirements and purchase description without prior approval of the CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/CONTRACING OFFICER, such deviations shall be at the risk of the Contractor and any cost related thereto shall be borne by the Contractor.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

1.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FOR THE GOVERNMENT

a) The following representative of the Contracting Office shall be contacted for contract administration purposes:

Name: Jamie L. Johnston Phone: (252) 466-2022 Email: jamie.l.johnston@usmc.mil

2.0 COMMUNICATIONS

a) Except as specified in paragraph (b) below, no order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the contractor’s facilities or in any other manner communicate with contractor personnel during the performance of this contract shall constitute a change under the “Changes” clause of this contract.

b) The contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and is signed by the Contracting Officer or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as a part of this contract.

c) A Contracting Officer for the Marine Corps Installations East (MCI East) Contracting Office, is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of this contract and, notwithstanding, provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely the Contracting Officer’s. In the event the contractor effects any changes at the direction of any person other than a designated Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made.

d) The contact information for the Contracting Officer is:

Name: Larry Davis Phone: (252) 466-7765 Email: larry.davis1@usmc.mil

SALES TAX EXEMPTION

The Contractor is hereby advised that the United States Government and Agencies thereof are exempt from State and Local Government tax by virtue of Article 6 of the United States Constitution. No exemption certificate is required.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

1. SUBMISSION OF QUOTES

0. The vendor is responsible for ensuring that quotes are received in the MCI East Cherry Point Satellite Contracting Office no later than 12:00 PM (EST) on 8 September 2022 as indicated on page one (1) of this solicitation.

0. Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email at jamie.l.johnston@usmc.mil.

0. RFQ # M6700122Q1167 must be clearly shown in the subject line.

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF QUOTES. The vendor shall submit the following as part of their quote:

1. Information that demonstrates the vendor’s ability to perform the supply/services in accordance with the requirement of the Purchase Description within the required period of performance.

1. Quoted firm-fixed price for each line item shown – for completion of all supply/services in accordance with the requirements of the Purchase Description.

1. Vendor must include price and total amount of each line item. The vendor shall quote FOB Destination pricing.

1. Completed SF1449 to include:

3. Signed/completed page 1 (Blocks 17 & 30)

Completed Representations and Certifications: The following representations and certifications must be completed and returned as part of the vendor’s quote.

FAR 52.212-3 (Note that vendor is only required to complete paragraph (b) if they have not completed annual representations and certifications via the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) Website.)

1. PAST PERFORMANCE

2. Vendor may submit at least (3) relevant past performance references. Relevant past performance is defined as performance of contracts similar in technical complexity to this requirement. The following information should to included for each contract listed:

0. Agency or company name

0. Contract Number (if applicable)

0. Point of Contact name and phone number

0. Brief description of each contract and relevance to this requirement

0. Total contract value

0. Period of Performance

2. If the vendor has no relevant past performance history the vendor must affirmatively state that it posses no relevant past performance history.

1. SITE VISIT INFORMATION

1. Interested contractors are invited to inspect the site of the existing equipment, which is located at the Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) East, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Cherry Point, NC.

(a) The Site Visit is scheduled to be conducted on 1 September 2022 at 10:00 AM EST. Contractors are to assemble in the main lobby of Building 4425 at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the site-visit, where a Government representative will be available to escort participants to the appropriate location(s).

(b) Contractors planning to attend the site visit must submit requests for access to both the MCAS Cherry Point and FRC East as follows:

(i) Access to MCAS Cherry Point and FRC East: For security purposes, contractors wishing to visit the FRC East facility are required to provide a letter requesting access. The letter should be on official company/activity letterhead and must be signed by an official of the requesting organization (other than the visitor). FRC East visit requests must include the following information:

1. Name of Visitor (Last, First, MI)

1. Date and Place of Birth

1. Proof of Citizenship (requests from non-U.S. citizens must be accompanied by legible copies (front and back) of work card showing expiration date.

1. FRC East point of contact and telephone number (Ken Wetherington (252)464-7817)

1. Date and duration of visit (1 September 2022, One (1) day)

1. Company telephone and FAX numbers and contract number and dates

1. RFQ number M6700120Q1167.

(c) Visit requests must be addressed to:

(d) Visit request must be submitted via e-mail to kenneth.a.wetherington.civ@us.navy.mil and to jamie.l.johnston@usmc.mil at least two (2) working days prior to the visit.

(e) Although a security clearance is not required for the site visit, all contractor representatives must be U.S. citizens and will be required to furnish a valid driver’s license or other generally acceptable form of picture identification for issuance of a visitors badge allowing for entrance into the facility. Substitution of personnel is not allowed. Technology/Electronic (Flash Media) devices, Photography (including cellular telephones with camera capability), and/or the use of recording devices within the facility are strictly prohibited

(f) Additional information regarding access to the Air Station and FRC East is available by phone at 252.464.7397 or by accessing the FRC East web-site at https://www.navair.navy.mil/frce/visinfo.html. Failure to submit the proper visit request information may result in denial of access to the facility. Additional site visits will not be scheduled as a result of such failure.

2. The MCAS Cherry Point main gate is located off NC State Highway 101, Havelock, NC. Visitors without proper vehicle identification are required to check-in at the visitor’s center adjacent to the main gate. Once through the Main Gate, proceed to Building 4425. Directions from the main gate to Building 4225 are available upon request at the visitor’s center. Participants should allow at least one hour for check-in at the main gate and travel to the FRC East location. Participants will depart from the main lobby of Building 4225 promptly at 8:45 AM EST. Participants arriving late will NOT be included in the Site Visit.

3. Participants will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) consisting of hearing protection, eye protection, and safety shoes. PPE will not be provided by the facility. Contractor representatives without the appropriate PPE will not be allowed access to the facility and additional site visits will not be scheduled as a result of such failure.

4. The purpose of the site visit is to allow contractors the opportunity to inspect the site of the existing equipment in order to be better able to relate to the specification requirements. The site visit, in conjunction with the work requirements identified in the final specification, should provide contractors a detailed understanding of the requirement.

5. The site visit is not intended to be a pre-proposal conference and therefore will NOT be an open forum for questions. Contractors must submit questions concerning, or request clarification of, any aspect of the performance work statement electronically via e-mail to jamie.l.johnston@usmc.mil no later than 1:00 PM EST on the 3rd calendar day following the date of the site visit. Comments and questions must reference Request for Quotation M6700120Q1167.

6. Failure of a contractor to submit questions regarding this requirement or to attend the Site Visit will be construed to mean that the contractor fully understands all requirements of the final specification and Request for Quotation. In no event will failure of a contractor to submit questions or inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4

Unilateral administrative changes (e.g. change in the paying office, line of accounting, cost code or the appropriation data, changing points of contact or telephone numbers, and correct typographical errors) are authorized under this section, so long as the written purchase order change does not affect the substantive rights of the parties and is consistent with customary commercial practices.

CONTRACTOR BASE ACCESS

1. Contractor Access to Marine Corps Installation and the Fleet Readiness Center East

1.1 Performance of this requirement requires access to Marine Corp Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point and the Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) East. Contractor personnel shall follow all procedures for access to the Air Station in accordance with Air Station Order (ASO) 5560.6A, available at: http://www.cherrypoint.marines.mil/Portals/86/Docs/Cherrypointorders/5560.6A.pdf?ver=2016-03-29-110019-410 and FRC East Instruction 5000.1B, Enclosure 1, available at: http://www.navair.navy.mil/frce/sites/g/files/jejdrs421/files/2018-11/5000.1B%20JUNE%202017%20enc1.pdf

Both the ASO and FRC East Instruction can be requested upon award if the vendor has any issues accessing the provided links. Separate access requests are required for Base Access and FRC East access. Please note, due to the Real ID Act, some state driver’s licenses will not be accepted without a second form of identification, like a passport.

1.2 Marine Corps Installations transition to new access control system

Marine Corps Installations across the region are transitioning to a new government-owned access control system called Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS). This new and enhanced system will replace RAPIDGate and MCESS for contractors and other non-DoD-affiliated personnel requiring installation access. DBIDS is already installed at more than 320 sites with over 5 million registered personnel and unlike previous systems, this one is a free service.

Current RAPIDGate or MCESS credentials can easily be switched out for a DBIDS credential and new contractors can apply for a DBIDS…