FOTOOLKIT-11_011.pdf

11 January 2012

NRL 5524

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

TOOL KIT, FIBER OPTIC

GMG: FOTOOLKIT-11

Solicitation No: N00104-12-R-DA95 / TAMCN: A7910

1.0 GENERAL This procurement requires a portable fiber optic tool kit that contains the tools and equipment needed to repair and maintain all military and commercial fiber optic cables and connectors routinely encountered by the Marine Corps.

2.0 CLASSIFICATION The equipment shall meet the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F class 3 for Navy shipboard, submarine, shore, and Marine Corps applications.

3.0 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS The specifications provided below are the minimum requirements and accuracies that will meet the Government's need. The fiber optic tool kit shall at least meet these requirements and accuracies and may provide better performance.

3.1 Fiber Optic Cable and Connector Characteristics The equipment shall be capable of repairing and maintaining fiber optic cables with the following specifications:

3.1.1 Fiber type: Multimode (either 50/125 um and/or 62.5/125 um), single-mode, hybrid

(mixed mode), and quad cable consisting of two Multimode (either 50/125 um and/or 62.5/125 um) and two single-mode fibers).

3.1.2 Fiber jacket: M85045/8A (5.8 mm four strand), M85045/16-05 (2.0 mm, single strand), and 2.9 mm outside diameter commercial.

3.1.3 Fiber buffer diameter: 900 um (single and/or duplex fibers).

3.1.4 Fiber cladding diameter: 125 um.

3.1.5 Connector type: ST, SC, LC, TFOCA (FG), TFOCA (SG), Biconic, and Expanded

Beam.

3.2 Connection Methods: The kit shall support the following connection methods.

3.2.1 Pre-loaded Adhesive Method: Uses a 3M™ Hot Melt® connector pre-loaded with an adhesive that is cured in an oven.

3.2.2 No epoxy, no polish method: Uses Corning UniCam® products.

3.2.3 Epoxy method: Uses an oven to cure epoxy bonds.

3.2.4 Anaerobic method: Uses an adhesive and an accelerator to form an instant permanent bond.

3.3 Required tools and supplies: The tool kit shall contain the following items.

3.3.1 Epoxy Curing Oven: The kit shall contain epoxy curing ovens with the following specifications (both ovens may be combined into a single unit):

3.3.1.1 3M™ Hot Melt® Curing Oven: 4 heating port minimum at nominal 260°C, 120 V, 50/60

Hz, nominal 5 minute warmup.

3.3.1.2 Epoxy Curing Oven: 4 heating port minimum, nominal 90°C, 120 V, 50/60 Hz, nominal

5 minute warmup.

3.3.2 Oven Cure Adapters: The kit shall contain the following cure adapters that are used to protect the connector and fiber during the oven cure process:

3.3.2.1 Cure Adapter, ST, quantity: 6.

3.3.2.2 Cure Adapter, SC/TFOCA (SG), quantity: 6.

3.3.2.3 Cure Adapter, LC, quantity: 6.

3.3.2.4 Cure Adapter, 2.5 mm, quantity: 6.

3.3.2.5 Cure Adapter, Biconic, quantity: 6.

3.3.3 Hot Melt® Holder for ST and SC, quantity: 6. Used to place 3M™ Hot Melt® ST or SC connectors in the curing oven.

3.3.4 Corning UniCam® Pretium™ High-Performance Installation Tool, model TL-UCP.

3.3.5 Corning UniCam® Activation Adapter, LC.

3.3.6 Corning UniCam® Fan-out Kit Handler.

3.3.7 Corning UniCam® Buffer Tube Fan-out Kit Guide.

3.3.8 Corning UniCam® Pretium™ Cleaver, model FBC-007.

3.3.9 Micro-Strip® Soft-Strip® Thermal Stripper Handle.

3.3.10 Micro-Strip® Soft-Strip® MS-RHM-2 tool, quantity: 2.

3.3.11 Micro-Strip® Soft-Strip® Blade Set, 0.008 in. diameter.

3.3.12 Micro-Strip® Cleaning Brush.

3.3.13 Micro-Strip® Installation/Removal Tool.

3.3.14 Micro-Strip® Transformer, input: 100-240V, 47-63Hz, 400 mA. Output 6 VDC, 2.1 A.

3.3.15 Micro-Strip Handle Power leads, used with 6V battery (not included in kit).

3.3.16 Fiber Optic Stripping Tool. Shall be able to remove 2.0 - 2.4 mm outer jacket, 2.0 - 3.0 mm loose tube, 2.8 - 3.0 mm outer jacket, 900um buffer insulation, 900/125 um and 250/125 um buffer/acrylate.

3.3.17 TFOCA Jacket Stripping Tool. Shall be capable of entering (slitting) and/or removing (stripping) the outer jacket of M85045-8A TFOCA ruggedized cable. Luminos CPT2 or equivalent.

3.3.18 Fiber Optic Crimp Tool, ratcheting crimp cycle, interchangeable crimp dies. Shall be capable of crimping the following connectors/sizes:

3.3.18.1 ST: 0.190 in. hex, 0.090 in. & 0.105 in. round.

3.3.18.2 SC: 2 mm, 2.5 mm , 3 mm round, 2/2.5/3 mm round.

3.3.18.3 LC: 0.151 in. & 0178 in. hex, 0.190 in. round.

3.3.18.4 Common ST (commercial sizes): 0.128 in., 0.151 in., 0.215 in., 0.197 in., and 0.178 hex.

3.3.18.5 TFOCA (SG): 0.094in. hex.

3.3.19 Digital Length Gauge, 0.5 - 0.0001 in. Used with Biconic connectors to accurately measure the height of the Biconic support cone during the polishing process. KITCO 0701-6035, which consists of Mitutoyo model ID-S112TB with Biconic adapter, or equivalent.

3.3.20 200x Illuminated Inspection Scope, oblique and coaxial illumination, battery powered,

2.5 mm, 1.25 mm, and Biconic adapter.

3.3.21 Visual Fault Locator, pocket-sized, visible laser source wavelength 650 nm nominal, alkaline battery powered, 2.5 mm and 1.25 mm adapters.

3.3.22 Strap Wrench, 2 in. diameter, quantity: 2.

3.3.23 Micro-Jet Torch, uses disposable butane lighter (not included) as source. Solder-It™

MJ-300 or equivalent.

3.3.24 Screwdriver, reversible flat head and phillips, 5 in. nominal overall length.

3.3.25 Adjustable Wrench, 8 in.

3.3.26 Biconic Modified Pliers. Used to remove c-clips from Biconic termini. KITCO 0701-

6050 or equivalent.

3.3.27 Flare Nut Wrench, 5/16 in. Used to remove the strength member wedge pack from the strain relief housing inside the TFOCA (SG) connector. KITCO 0700-4610 or equivalent.

3.3.28 TFOCA (SG) Spanner Wrench. Used to install and remove the insert nut from the TFOCA (SG) connector receptacle. KITCO 0700-4620 or equivalent.

3.3.29 C-Clip Applicator Tool. Used to install the c-clips onto Biconic termini. Rotor Clip A-110 or equivalent.

3.3.30 Spring Compression Install and Removal Tool (SCIRT). Used to install and remove TFOCA (SG) termini from the retaining plate for TFOCA (SG) connectors. KITCO 0731-1132 or equivalent.

3.3.31 FSI ST Boot Ring Tool. Used with FSI ST connectors. KITCO 0701-3070 or equivalent.

3.3.32 Plate Install and Removal Tool (PIRT). Used to install and remove the TFOCA insert from TFOCA (SG) connector receptacles. KITCO 0700-4625 or equivalent.

3.3.33 Biconic Insert Tool. Used to install and remove the dual channel Biconic insert for the TFOCA (FG) connector by threading into the front insert holes. KITCO 0701-6060 or equivalent.

3.3.34 Biconic Spanner Wrench. Used to install and remove the Biconic ring that holds in the dual Biconic insert. KITCO 0701-6080 or equivalent.

3.3.35 Biconic Installation Fixture. Used during the assembly and disassembly of the dual channel TFOCA (FG) connector allowing the user to compress the springs on the Biconic termini for easy installation or removal of the c-clips. KITCO 0701-6090 or equivalent.

3.3.36 Double Open-Ended Wrench, 5/8 & 3/4 in., Quantity: 2.

3.3.37 Lanyard Crimp Tool. Channel Lock® 909 or equivalent.

3.3.38 Open-ended Wrench, 13/16 in.

3.3.39 Hex Wrench, 3/32 in.

3.3.40 Screwdriver, 4-in-1.

3.3.41 Fiber Optic Scribe, screw-in carbide tip.

3.3.42 Micro-tip Tweezers.

3.3.43 Kevlar Shears, hardened edge steel blades. Used to cut Kevlar strands in fiber optic cable.

3.3.44 Glass Polishing Plate, 6 x 6 in., 1/4 in. thick.

3.3.45 Rubber Polishing Pad, 6 x 6 in., 1/4 in. thick, 70 durometer.

3.3.46 Rubber Polishing Pad, 6 x 6 in., 1/4 in. thick, 90 durometer. Used with LC 1.25 mm ferrule connectors.

3.3.47 Polishing Film, aluminum oxide, styrene foam backing, 5 um, 5.5 x 5.5 in., quantity: 50.

3.3.48 Polishing Film, aluminum oxide, mylar backing, 1 um, 5.5 x 5.5 in., quantity: 50.

3.3.49 Polishing Film, diamond, 0.5 um, 5.5 x 5.5 in., quantity: 3.

3.3.50 Polishing Film, diamond, 0.1 um, 5.5 x 5.5 in., quantity: 3.

3.3.51 Polishing Puck, MIL-C-83522 and TIA-604-3 (SC), 2.5MM.

3.3.52 Polishing Puck, Biconic.

3.3.53 Polishing Puck, LC.

3.3.54 Eye Loupe, 10x magnification.

3.3.55 Distribution Cable Clips, quantity: 12. These are 2 Mueller BU-34 micro clips connected by a 2 in. wire and used when terminating the Biconic termini and other connectors that are installed onto distribution style cable.

3.3.56 Swaging Sleeves, copper, oval, 1/16 in. diameter, 3/8 in. length, quantity: 50. Used for the repair of the lanyards that attach the TFOCA dust caps to the TFOCA connector.

3.3.57 Micro Clip, quantity: 6. Used to hold connector pieces in place during the curing process. Mueller BU-34 or equivalent.

3.3.58 Tubing, 900 um, 3/4 in. length, quantity: 12. Used as M83526/16 boot.

3.3.59 Fiber Optic Anaerobic Adhesive, 0.1 fl. oz.

3.3.60 Fiber Optic Anaerobic Primer, 1 fl. oz.

3.3.61 Syringes, 3 ml volume, 0.5 ml major graduation, 0.1 ml minor graduation, quantity: 12.

Used for epoxy application.

3.3.62 Syringe Tip, 18 AWG, quantity: 12. Used for LC.

3.3.63 Syringe Tip, 20 AWG, quantity: 12. Used for ST, SC, FC, and for both TFOCA termini.

3.3.64 Thread Lock, low strength, 0.34 fl. oz.

3.3.65 Synthetic Grease, 3 oz. Super Lube® model 21030 or equivalent.

3.3.66 Epoxy Adhesive Kit, mini-pack with resin and hardener. Tra-Bond F112 pack or equivalent, quantity: 6.

3.3.67 Swabs, cotton tip, 6 in. length, quantity: 100.

3.3.68 Connector Cleaner Card, quantity: 6. Neptec QuikSwipe2™ or equivalent.

3.3.69 Cleaning Wire, 125 um, quantity: 3. Used to push broken fibers out of fiber optic connectors allowing prepared fiber to be re-inserted.

3.3.70 Lint-free Wipes, 4x4 in., quantity: 100.

3.3.71 Isopropyl Alcohol Pads, individually wrapped, quantity: 10.

3.3.72 Dust Caps, Biconic, quantity: 6.

3.3.73 Dust Caps, ST, quantity: 6.

3.3.74 Safety Work Mat, vinyl, black, 13 in. x 22 in. nominal

3.3.75 Ruler, Metric-English, 12 in., metal.

3.3.76 Safety Glasses.

3.3.77 Debris Container, for fiber scraps.

3.3.78 Permanent Marker, black.

3.3.79 Masking Tape Roll, 0.75 in. wide, 40 yds.

3.3.80 Alcohol Pump Dispenser, 4 oz.

3.3.81 Water Bottle, squeezable with closeable dispensing nozzle, 8 oz.

3.3.82 Strip Templates. The kit shall contain templates for stripping all common military and commercial cable types, such as: AFSI, AOS, Delphi, Glenair, & Stran for TFOCA-2, AMP ST/SC, 3M Hot Melt® ST/SC, 3M Epoxy ST/SC, Corning LC, AMP LC, Senko/Molex LC, and Milspec ST.

4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Environmental

4.1.1 Operating temperature: 0oC to +50oC.

4.1.2 Non-operating temperature: - 20oC to +60oC.

4.2 Battery Restrictions Per MIL-PRF-28800F, Lithium and Mercury batteries are prohibited without prior authorization. A request for approval for the use of Lithium and Mercury batteries shall be submitted to the procuring activity at the time of submission of proposals. Approval shall apply only to the specific model proposed.

Exceptions: Per Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA), the use of Lithium primary (non-rechargeable) coin cell batteries meeting the following criteria is authorized for Naval personnel and on Naval activities, surface ships, submarines, and aircrafts:

- Commercially available coin cell batteries, unmodified, and used in the device recommended by the application manufacturer.

- Coin cell batteries shall only be used in single cell configurations.

- Coin cell batteries shall not be rated for more than 3 volts (maximum nominal output voltage).

- Coin cell batteries shall not be rated for more than 1 Ampere-Hour nameplate capacity.

The coin cell manufacturer and model identification/part number shall be provided at the time of submission of proposals.

4.3 Calibration Interval For any items that require periodic calibration, the calibration interval shall be 12 months minimum. At the end of this interval, a minimum of 85% of the equipment shall remain in tolerance.

4.4 Transit Case

4.4.1 Hard transit case: A protective hard carrying case according to PRF-28800F shall be provided. The case shall be capable of accommodating the all tools, consumable supplies, and the operator’s manuals.

4.4.2 Case Dimensions: 25"W x 12"H x 20"D (63.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 51 cm) nominal.

4.5 Technical Manual The maintenance philosophy for this unit shall be level 1 (per MIL-

PRF-28800F) and require operational verification of the unit. The technical manual shall conform to the level 1 maintenance philosophy. A Use and Installation manual (Operator’s Manual) shall be provided. Maintenance and servicing instructions (Service Manual) shall be to the unit operational verification level. Operator’s and Service Manual may be combined in a single manual. Information required for performance verification shall include:

• Instructions to verify equipment performance,

• List the equipment required for verification tests,

• Simple troubleshooting and maintenance only,

• Step-by-step instructions for test connections,

• Acceptable result criteria,

• Calibration information, and, if applicable,

• Self-test routines.

The technical manual shall be provided in both printed and electronic formats. The printed format shall be otherwise normally provided. The electronic format shall be in Portable Document Format (PDF) - ISO 32000-1:2008. Two separate CD/DVDs are required, one shall contain the Use and Installation manual and one shall contain the Maintenance and Service manual. Individual file size may not exceed 5 MB. It is permissible to divide manuals into multiple files of less than 5 MB to meet this requirement.

The statement of copyright release:

“REPRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THIS TECHNICAL MANUAL IS

AUTHORIZED FOR GOVERNMENT PURPOSES.”

shall be printed in the first two pages of each technical manual and on the surface label of the CD/DVD supplied.

4.6 Training materials Training materials that demonstrate the features, detailed operations and procedures with step-by-step instructions for using the equipment shall be provided. The training material shall be delivered in technical manual format or interactive CD-ROM format.

4.7 Additional Requirements Identification plates, package labeling and other additional requirements are specified in the CDRL of the solicitation.