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N0016722Q0002

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation that Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to issue, and is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the following Supplies and/or Services.

This requirement is for the procurement of machining, mechanical testing, and chemical analysis services for a wide range of material types from a single vendor under a 2 year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) contract.

The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2021-07 effective 9/10/2021 located on https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20210929 effective 9/29/2021 located at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/change_notices.html. SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS. The NAICS code is 332710 and the associated PSC code is H295, and the Small Business Standard is 500 for this procurement: NOTE: A Class Waiver is not applicable to a procurement unless the NAICS code, PSC, and NAICS Code Descriptor currently in effect, match the item(s) being procured. This procurement IS being set-aside for small business.

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a quote and/or capabilities statement no later than 12:00 PM on 21 October 2021. It is anticipated one firm-fixed price purchase order will be issued in response to this RFQ. All responses shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number (if applicable), business size, and payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.

Responses to this notice are due on or before 12:00 PM on 21 October 2021, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to arnel.ngo@navy.mil.

Point of Contact for this notice is Arnel Ngo, 757-469-6784, arnel.ngo@navy.mil.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

Tensile Testing

FFP

Perform Tensile Testing IAW the SOW for 2 year BPA duration.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: H295

NET AMT

Compression Testing

Perform Compression Testing IAW the SOW for 2 year BPA duration.

NET AMT

Charpy Impact Testing

Perform Charpy Impact Testing on IAW the SOW for 2 year BPA duration.

NET AMT

Bend Testing

Perform Bend Testing IAW the SOW for 2 year BPA duration.

NET AMT

Dynamic Tear Testing

Perform Dynamic Tear Testing IAW the SOW for 2 year BPA duration.

NET AMT

Chemical Analysis

Perform Chemical Analysis IAW the SOW for 2 year BPA duration.

NET AMT

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

EXTENT OF OBLIGATION

This is not a contract. The government is obligated under the BPA only to the extent of the authorized purchases actually placed against any future agreements resulting from this solicitation. Calls placed against the BPA shall be numbered sequentially throughout the life of the BPA, starting with 0001.

STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work

1.0 Machining, Mechanical Testing, and Chemical Analysis Services in Support of Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) Division 61 and 65

2.0 Background and Objectives

NSWCCD Divisions 61 and 65 perform research, development, testing and evaluation in the fields of physical metallurgy, welding and allied processes, additive manufacturing, and structural evaluation. These divisions also provide in-service engineering and technical support to NAVSEA technical warrant holders and various program offices. As part of the research and development efforts and engineering support, it is necessary to procure machining, mechanical testing, and chemical analysis services for a wide range of material types. The full list of required services and detailed requirements for each service are provided in Section 3. These services are typically procured by furnishing rough specimen blanks and/or whole articles (welds, etc.) to a contractor, who then performs final machining of the furnished material to specified dimensions and tests the resulting specimens in accordance with relevant standards and specifications. Results of the tests are then provided to NSWCCD, and the tested specimens are returned for further analysis by NSWCCD engineers.

The objective of this contract is to procure final machining, mechanical testing, and chemical analysis services from a single vendor who can provide the maximum value to NSWCCD Divisions 61 and 65 in terms of variety of services offered, cost, and quality of services provided. The services will be used to assist NSWCCD in providing research, development, and engineering support services to the NAVSEA technical community and other sponsors. The This will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to span a 2 year period with a maximum order of the following quantities.

Table 1 –Quantities for Mechanical Testing and Chemical Analysis

Mechanical Testing

3.0 Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide machining, mechanical testing, and chemical analysis services. The full list of services required and detailed requirements for each service are provided in Section 3.2.

3.1 Contractor Responsibilities

· The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining Nadcap certification, A2LA certification to ISO/IEC 17025:2005, and/or equivalent certifications, for all of the services provided as part of this contract for the full contract period of performance.

· The contractor shall be responsible for adhering to commercial best practices for maintaining specimen identification using Government-furnished specimen identification numbers throughout the machining, testing, and chemical analysis processes.

· The contractor shall be responsible for initiating the mechanical testing and/or chemical analysis within 5 business days of the date that the samples are received.

· The contractor shall be responsible for providing verbal or electronic reports of the testing status to the Government within two business days of each request for such information in accordance with Contract Data Requirements List (CRDL) A002.

· The contractor shall be responsible for shipping excess material and tested specimens back to the Government within 10 business days of the completion of testing. Excess material and tested specimens shall be packaged to preserve the integrity and maintain the identity of the specimens.

· The contractor shall be responsible for submitting invoices to the Government within two months from the time of Government review and acceptance of test data.

3.2 Specimen Preparation, Testing, and Reporting Requirements The contractor shall follow the requirements for each type of testing included in this contract. Except where special requirements are specified herein, the contractor shall adhere to the current versions of the applicable testing standards.

3.2.1 Tensile Testing

3.2.1.1 Applicable Standard(s) – Current version unless otherwise specified herein or in an individual Task Order

· AWS B4.0

· ASTM E8/E8M

· ASTM E83

3.2.1.2 Specimen Preparation

· Unless otherwise specified in an individual Task Order, specimens of round cross-section shall be machined to conform to the requirements of AWS B4.0 Section 4.7.3 and/or ASTM E8 Section 6.4, and specimens of rectangular cross section shall conform to the requirements of AWS B4.0 Section 4.7.4 and/or ASTM E8 Sections 6.2, 6.3, and/or 6.5, as specified by the Task Order. Typical required specimen gauge diameters for round specimens will be between 0.250 inches and 0.500 inches, but some specimens outside of this range may be required. Typical required specimen gauge widths for flat specimens will be between 0.250 inches and 1.500 inches, but some specimens outside of this range may be required. Specifics regarding required specimen geometries will be provided to the contractor in each Task Order.

· The number of specimens machined and tested from the Government Furnished Material (GFM) shall not exceed the amount specified in the Task Order. If fewer specimens must be machined due to material size limitations, the contractor shall notify the Task Order POC to determine the appropriate remedy.

· Specimens shall be machined in a free and natural state. No bending, straightening, or distortion is permitted. Any machining or grinding method capable of producing specimens that conform to the dimensions and tolerances laid out in the relevant standard(s) and/or Task Orders is acceptable, as long as commercial best practices for specimen cooling are used to minimize temperature rise of the specimen during machining.

· The surface finish for all specimens shall be root mean square (RMS) 40 microinches or better.

3.2.1.3 Testing

· The testing machine shall be operated in displacement (i.e., crosshead) control mode with constant speed when determining yield properties (i.e., “Method A” described in ASTM E8 Section 7.6.4.1). After yield behavior has been recorded, the rate of testing may be increased in accordance with ASTM E8 Section 7.6.5 or current version.

· In the event that testing is to occur for a material or specimen geometry that has not been previously tested during the contract period of performance, it may be necessary to evaluate the crosshead speed necessary to achieve the strain rate and stress rate requirements of ASTM E8. When this is the case, the Government will notify the contractor prior to the beginning of testing. The contractor shall then test a limited number of specimens from the Government furnished material and provide the test data to the Government for evaluation and feedback prior to the completion of the remaining tests.

· An extensometer of Class B-2 or better shall be used for extension measurement (extensometer classes are defined in ASTM E83). The extensometer shall remain affixed to the specimen at least until peak load is reached. It may then be removed prior to fracture.

· The typical test temperature for tensile specimens will be room temperature, but some testing at other temperatures may be required. Specifics regarding required test temperature(s) will be specified to the contractor in the Task Order.

· Fracture surfaces of broken specimens shall be handled to prevent oxidation or other surface damage and preserved by a light coat of lacquer or oil that is soluble in a common solvent (e.g., acetone or ethanol) shortly after the completion of testing.

3.2.1.4 Reporting

The following information from each tensile test shall be reported to the Government in accordance with Contract Data Requirements List (CRDL) A001:

1. 0.2% offset yield strength, which shall be determined by the method described in ASTM E8 Section 7.7.1

2. Ultimate tensile strength

3. Original gauge length, percent elongation, and reduction of area as determined by ASTM E8 Section 7.11

4. Location of fracture, if applicable (e.g., within a weld, its heat affected zone, or the base material)

5. Stress-strain diagram

6. Raw test data, including at a minimum: load, displacement, stress, and strain

3.2.2 Compression Testing

3.2.2.1 Applicable Standard(s) – Current version unless otherwise specified herein or in an individual Task Order

· ASTM E9

· ASTM E111

· ASTM E83

3.2.2.2 Specimen Preparation

· Required compression specimen diameter will typically be 0.250 inches, but specimens of other sizes may be required. Specifics regarding required specimen geometry will be specified to the contractor in the Task Order.

· The number of specimens machined and tested from the Government Furnished Material (GFM) shall not exceed the amount specified in the Task Order. If fewer specimens must be machined due to material size limitations, the contractor shall notify the Task Order POC to determine the appropriate remedy.

· Compression specimens that are to be loaded past the prescribed yield offset shall have a maximum length/diameter (L/D) ratio of 4.0.

· Electrical discharge machining (EDM) of specimens to near-final dimensions is acceptable but is prohibited as a final machining step. Machining with a lathe is acceptable, provided that tolerances for finished specimens are satisfied, but centerless grinding is preferred.

· Commercial best practices for specimen cooling shall be used to minimize temperature rise of the specimen during machining.

· The diameter tolerance for specimens shall be +/- 0.001 inch.

· Per ASTM E9 Section 7.3.2, the ends of a specimen shall be flat and parallel within 0.0005 inch/inch (mm/mm) and perpendicular to the lateral surfaces to within 3 degrees of arc

· The surface finish for all surfaces shall be RMS 40 microinches or better.

3.2.2.3 Testing

· The typical test temperature for compression specimens will be room temperature, but some testing at other temperatures may be required. Specifics regarding required test temperature(s) will be specified to the contractor in the Task Order.

· Molybdenum disulfide or similar lubricant shall be used on the ends of the samples to reduce friction and barreling effects.

· The contractor shall measure and verify that the bearing surfaces are parallel within 0.0002 inch/inch (E9 Section 6.1.1).

· Extensometers of Class B-2 or better shall be used for determination of yield properties per ASTM E9 Section 6.5 (extensometer classes are defined in ASTM E83).

· Per ASTM E9 Section 9.2, if the modulus of elasticity (i.e., Young’s Modulus) is the primary quantity to be determined, the test method of ASTM E111 shall be followed, including the use of a Class B-1 or better extensometers. The need to determine the modulus of elasticity as the primary quantity will be specified to the contractor in each Task Order.

· Attachment points of the extensometers shall be at least a distance equal to one diameter away from each end of the specimen. For example, the minimum length of a 0.500 inch diameter sample shall be 2 inches when using a 1 inch extensometer. For a 0.250 inch diameter sample, the minimum length shall be 1.000 inch when using a 0.500 inch extensometer. The minimum distance in order to fit the extensometer between the bearing plates must also be considered when designing specimens.

· As described in NIST Technical Note 1679, the use of two diametrically opposed extensometers provides the most consistent strain measurement and elastic modulus. Measuring strain on opposite sides of the cylinder effectively “cancels out” slight bending that may occur during the test. Two extensometers of the appropriate class, diametrically opposed, shall be used as described in NIST Technical Note 1679.

· Testing shall be conducted in displacement (i.e., crosshead) control mode, and the displacement rate shall be set so that the achieved strain rate in the elastic portion is a maximum of 0.005 inch/inch per minute In the event that testing is to occur for a material or specimen geometry that has not been previously tested during the contract period of performance, it may be necessary to evaluate the crosshead speed necessary to achieve this strain rate requirement. When this is the case, the Government will notify the contractor prior to the beginning of testing. The contractor shall then test a limited number of specimens from the Government furnished material and provide the test data to the Government for evaluation and feedback prior to the completion of the remaining tests.

· Testing shall continue at constant crosshead speed until a total axial strain of 4.0% is reached.

· Sample diameter and length shall be measured with an accuracy of +/- 0.001 inch both before and after the compression test. The final engineering strain should be compared to the final strain recorded by the extensometer during the test. Initial and final geometries shall be recorded and any discrepancies between measured strain and extensometer strain shall be recorded.

· Tested samples shall be evaluated for the presence of any barreling or bending, and evidence of either shall reported to the Government with the test data. At the Government’s request, the contractor shall re-test specimens that exhibit barreling, bending, and/or data-driven evidence of misalignment during testing. Contractor shall be responsible for costs associated with machining and testing a replacement specimen. See Figure 1 for representative stress/strain plots of good and bad tests.

Figure 1: Representative plots of (left) acceptable compression test data showing linear elastic behavior and (right) unacceptable compression test data indicative of improper test setup, barreling, and/or bending.

3.2.2.4 Reporting

The following information from each compression test (as applicable) shall be reported to the Government in accordance with Contract Data Requirements List (CRDL) A001:

1. Modulus of elasticity, which shall be calculated as described in ASTM E111 Section 9.2

2. 0.2% offset yield strength, which shall be determined by the method described in ASTM E9 Section 9.3

3. Compressive strength at 2.0% axial strain, as described in ASTM E9 Section 9.5

4. Stress-strain curve

5. Raw test data, including at a minimum: load, displacement, stress, and strain

3.2.3 Impact Testing (Charpy and Izod)

3.2.3.1 Applicable Standard(s) – Current version unless otherwise specified herein or in an individual Task Order

· AWS B4.0

· ASTM E23

3.2.3.2 Specimen Preparation

· The required type of test specimen (Charpy or Izod) will be specified by the Government in each Task Order.

· Unless otherwise specified by a Task Order, all impact specimens shall be of the V-notch type and full size for the test type, as described by ASTM E23 Section 7.1.3. Machining tolerances given in ASTM E23 Figures 1 and 2 shall apply.

· The number of specimens machined and tested from the Government Furnished Material (GFM) shall not exceed the amount specified in the Task Order. If fewer specimens must be machined due to material size limitations, the contractor shall notify the Task Order POC to determine the appropriate remedy.

· In cases where the precise location of the notch is important, the Government furnished specimen blanks will be marked and/or images describing the required notch location will be provided. The contractor shall contact the Task Order point of contact prior to preparing the specimens if there are any questions or clarifications regarding notch placement.

· Any machining or grinding method capable of producing specimens that conform to the dimensions and tolerances laid out in the relevant standard(s) is acceptable, as long as commercial best practices for specimen cooling are used to minimize temperature rise of the specimen during machining.

· The notch depth, angle, and radius shall be verified using an optical comparator or digital image correlation (or similar method) and supplied to the Government upon request.

3.2.3.3 Testing

· Required test temperature(s) for impact testing will typically be between -314 degrees Fahrenheit (liquid nitrogen temperature) and room temperature, but some testing at other temperatures may be required. Specifics regarding required test temperature(s) will be specified to the contractor in the Task Order.

· Specimens shall be held at the required test temperature within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit (1 degree Celsius) prior to testing.

· Testing shall occur within 5 seconds of specimen removal from the temperature conditioning environment. If the specimen is not tested within 5 seconds of removal, it shall be placed back into the temperature conditioning environment for at least 5 minutes before removing again.

· Tongs or other apparatus used to transfer the specimens from the temperature conditioning environment to the test apparatus shall also be maintained at the required testing temperature.

· Fracture surfaces of broken specimens shall be handled to prevent oxidation or other surface damage and preserved by a light coat of lacquer or oil that is soluble in a common solvent (e.g., acetone or ethanol) shortly after the completion of testing.

3.2.3.4 Reporting

The following information from each impact test shall be reported to the Government in accordance with Contract Data Requirements List (CRDL) A001:

1. Test temperature

2. Absorbed energy, as defined in ASTM E23 Section 9.1 (individual values for each sample, in accordance with AWS B4.0 Section 7.7.1)

3. Lateral expansion, as defined in ASTM E23 Section 9.2

4. Percent shear, as defined in ASTM E23 Section 9.3

5. The occurrence of any unbroken specimens

3.2.4 Bend Testing

3.2.4.1 Applicable Standard(s) – Current version unless otherwise specified herein or in an individual Task Order

· AWS B4.0

· ASTM E190

· ASTM E290

3.2.4.2 Specimen Preparation

· Required bend specimen thicknesses will typically be between 0.100 inches and 0.375 inches, but specimens of other sizes may be required. Specifics regarding required specimen geometry will be specified to the contractor in the Task Order.

· The number of specimens machined and tested from the Government Furnished Material (GFM) shall not exceed the amount specified in the Task Order. If fewer specimens must be machined due to material size limitations, the contractor shall notify the Task Order POC to determine the appropriate remedy.

· Any machining or grinding method capable of producing specimens that conform to the dimensions and tolerances laid out in the relevant standard(s) is acceptable, as long as commercial best practices for specimen cooling are used to minimize temperature rise of the specimen during machining.

3.2.4.3 Testing

· The typical test temperature for bend specimens will be room temperature, but some testing at other temperatures may be required. Specifics regarding required test temperature(s) will be specified to the contractor in the Task Order.

· For welded specimens, wraparound bend testing (AWS B4.0 Section 6.8.3) shall be used for specimens less than or equal to 0.375 inches in thickness. Either guided bend testing (AWS B4.0 Section 6.8.2, ASTM E190 Section 6) or wraparound bend testing (AWS B4.0 Section 6.8.3) is an acceptable method for testing specimens thicker than 0.375 inches.

· Welded specimens shall be bent to 180 degrees or fracture, whichever occurs first.

3.2.4.4 Reporting

The following information from each bend test shall be reported to the Government in accordance with Contract Data Requirements List (CRDL) A001:

1. Specimen/test orientation (e.g. transverse, longitudinal, face bend, root bend)

2. Test type

3. Bend radius and associated elongation

4. Number, type, size, and location of any preexisting defects visible after machining (e.g., lack of fusion) and defects that occur as the result of bend testing

5. Bend angle, including the angle at which a specimen fractures prior to 180 degrees, if applicable

3.2.5 Dynamic Tear Testing

3.2.5.1 Applicable Standard(s) – Current version unless otherwise specified herein or in an individual Task Order

· AWS B4.0

· ASTM E604

3.2.5.2 Specimen Preparation

· Unless otherwise specified by a Task Order, all dynamic tear specimens and notches shall be of the size described by ASTM E604 Section 9 with specimen thickness of 5/8 inches. Machining tolerances given in ASTM E604 Figures 1 and 2 shall apply.

· The number of specimens machined and tested from the Government Furnished Material (GFM) shall not exceed the amount specified in the Task Order. If fewer specimens must be machined due to material size limitations, the contractor shall notify the Task Order POC to determine the appropriate remedy.

· In cases where the precise location of the notch is important, the Government furnished specimen blanks will be marked and/or images describing the required notch location will be provided. The contractor shall contact the Task Order point of contact prior to preparing the specimens if there are any questions or clarifications regarding notch placement.

· Any machining or grinding method capable of producing specimens that conform to the dimensions and tolerances laid out in the relevant standard(s) is acceptable, as long as commercial best practices for specimen cooling are used to minimize temperature rise of the specimen during machining.

· Wire electrical discharge machining (EDM) is an acceptable method of creating the notch of the specimen prior to mechanical pressing.

· The notch depth, angle, and radius shall be verified using an optical comparator or digital image correlation (or similar method) and supplied to the Government upon request. The number of specimens to be checked within a test series will be stated in the Task Order.

3.2.5.3 Testing

· Required test temperature(s) for dynamic tear testing will typically be between -120 degrees Fahrenheit and room temperature, but some testing at other temperatures may be required. Specifics regarding required test temperature(s) will be specified to the contractor in the Task Order.

· Specimens shall be held at the required test temperature within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit (1 degree Celsius) for a minimum of 15 minutes prior to testing.

· Testing shall occur within 10 seconds of specimen removal from the temperature conditioning environment. If the specimen is not tested within 10 seconds of removal, it shall be placed back into the temperature-conditioning environment for at least 10 minutes before removing again.

· Tongs or other apparatus used to transfer the specimens from the temperature conditioning environment to the test apparatus shall also be maintained at the required testing temperature.

· Fracture surfaces of broken specimens shall be handled to prevent oxidation or other surface damage and preserved by a light coat of lacquer or oil that is soluble in a common solvent (e.g., acetone or ethanol) shortly after the completion of testing.

3.2.5.4 Reporting

The following information from each dynamic tear test shall be reported to the Government in accordance with Contract Data Requirements List (CRDL) A001:

1. Test temperature

2. Specimen thickness

3. Dynamic tear energy, as defined in ASTM E604 Section 3.2.1

4. Shear fracture appearance, as defined in ASTM E604 Section 3.2.2 and Appendix X3

5. The occurrence of any unbroken specimens

3.2.6 Chemical Analysis

3.2.6.1 Applicable Standard(s) – Current version unless otherwise specified herein or in an individual Task Order

· ASTM E415

· ASTM E1019

· ASTM E1084

· ASTM E1184

· ASTM E1251

· ASTM E1409

· ASTM E1447

· ASTM E1941

· ASTM E2371

· ASTM E2823

3.2.6.2 Specimen Preparation

· Any machining or grinding method capable of producing specimens that conform to the dimensions and tolerances laid out in the relevant standard(s) is acceptable, as long as commercial best practices for specimen cooling are used to minimize temperature rise of the specimen during machining.

· The number of specimens machined and tested from the Government Furnished Material (GFM) shall not exceed the amount specified in the Task Order. If fewer specimens must be machined due to material size limitations, the contractor shall notify the Task Order POC to determine the appropriate remedy.

3.2.6.3 Testing

· Testing and data analysis shall be performed in accordance with the relevant specification(s) or standard(s).

3.2.6.4 Reporting

The following information from each chemical analysis shall be reported to the Government in accordance with Contract Data Requirements List (CRDL) A001:

1. The concentrations of all detected elements

3.3 Return of Materials

The contractor shall ship all tested and untested material (e.g., machining cutoffs) back to the Government at the address specified in each Task Order at the contractor’s expense within 10 business days of the test completion date.

3.4 Travel

The contractor shall permit the Government to visit their facility to witness testing if the Government determines that such visits are necessary. All associated travel expenses are the responsibility of the Government. No contractor travel expenses are required.

4.0 Government Furnished Material/Information (GFM/GFI)

The Government will ship the test materials to the contractor. Multiple shipments of material may be furnished for a single Task Order. When this is the case, details will be conveyed to the contractor in documentation accompanying the shipments. For machining and mechanical testing, specimen blanks will be shipped to the contractor for each Task Order. The Government may instead opt to ship whole articles in lieu of specimen blanks. In this case, a detailed layout of the required locations of sample extraction and their orientation will be provided to the contractor. For machining and chemical analysis, sufficient material for the required analyses will be shipped to the contractor for each Task Order. The Government will clearly identify and label the test material.

5.0 Performance and Delivery

The required period of performance for this contract is two years.

5.1 Deliverables

All work shall be performed at the contractor’s facility

5.1.1 Test Reports with Accompanying Raw Data to be provided via email in accordance with Contract Data Requirements List (CRDL) A001.

5.1.2 Monthly Status Reports to be provided via email in accordance with Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) A002.

5.1.3 Government Property Inventory Report via Excel spreadsheet in accordance with Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) A003.

6.0 Security Requirements

All work on this contract shall not exceed the classification of UNCLASSIFIED.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Evaluation Criteria for Contract for Machining, Mechanical Testing, and Chemical Analysis Services in Support of Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) Divisions 61 and 65

Offerors' proposals shall be evaluated for technical acceptability. A proposal shall only be deemed technically acceptable if the offeror proposes to meet all of the requirements in the statement of work. Additionally, to be found technically acceptable, an offeror must provide the following with its proposal:

1) With reference so SOW Sections 3.2.1 through 3.2.6:

a) The most recent set of quality assurance data for the apparatus to be used for testing, as generated in accordance with the offerors’ internal practices.

b) Offeror has been executing or subcontracting each type of testing for a period of at least five years.

2) With reference to SOW Section 3.2.2, Compression Testing:

a) Electronic copies of analyzed data from qualification tests and the accompanying raw data from the same tests, showing that the test apparatus to be used in the performance of the contract have been qualified to ASTM E9-09 Section 6.6 for cylindrical specimens 0.250 inches in diameter within the past year. As stated in ASTM E9-09 Section 6.6, the data to be provided shall be from five replicate specimens.

b) Electronic copies of analyzed data and the accompanying raw data from compression tests performed in accordance with ASTM E9-09.

All of the following criteria shall be met:

i) The data shall be from steel specimens with diameters less than or equal to 0.375 inches.

ii) The data shall be from five sequential tests, at least three of which were successful tests. Successful tests are those that produce measured yield strengths that are within 10 percent of the manufacturer’s reported value and/or an American Society of Materials (or equivalent) handbook-published value for the tested material condition and do not exhibit stress-strain curves with significant irregularities (e.g. those caused by extensometer slippage or specimen buckling).

iii) The data shall be accompanied by: specimen length, specimen diameter, alloy identity, date of test, time of test, and the offeror’s internal specimen identification number. Other identifying information, such as the name of the organization that requested the testing, may be redacted.

At least one of the following criteria shall also be met:

i) The data shall be from tests performed to at least two percent strain.

ii) The data shall be from tests completed within the last three years.

3) With reference to SOW Section 3.2.3, Charpy Impact Testing:

a) The maximum measurable absorbed energy limit of all testing apparatus that may be used in the performance of this section of the contract, including any accompanying certifications thereof.

4) With reference to SOW Section 3.2.6, Chemical Analysis:

a) The type of chemical analysis equipment that will utilized during execution of the contract (e.g., glow discharge spectrometry (GDS), inductively coupled plasma (ICP), combustion, etc.).

In addition to the above data, determination of technical acceptability will also be based on the offerors’ past performance. Offerors must demonstrate a history of successful execution of similar contracts for the U. S. Government by providing at least two examples of such contracts with a period of performance that is either current or has expired within the last ten years. Similar contracts are those whose scope primarily involves machining and mechanical testing services of the type required by this SOW. Tensile testing in accordance with ASTM E8 and/or AWS B4.0, compression testing in accordance with ASTM E9 and/or ASTM E111, bend testing in accordance with AWS B4.0, and dynamic tear testing in accordance with E604 must each be represented in at least one of the provided example contracts. Successful execution of the contracts will be judged by whether the contractor completed the work to the technical satisfaction of the contracting agency and met delivery date requirements without significant delays and/or rework.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

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9500 MACARTHUR BLVD

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INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

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C-227-H006 DATA REQUIREMENTS (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

The data to be furnished hereunder shall be prepared in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423, Exhibit(s) A001, A002, attached hereto.

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E-246-H013 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF DATA (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

Inspection and acceptance of all data shall be as specified on the attached Contract Data Requirements List(s), DD Form 1423.

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F-247-W001 NSWCCD DELIVERY AND OVERWEIGHT VEHICLE GUIDELINES (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

The following is provided for informational purposes only:

US NAVY GBLOC BBNV

Unit ID Code/DoDAAC: N00167 Naval Surface Warfare Center 9500 MacArthur Blvd, Bldg. 143 W. Bethesda, MD 20817

Receiving Hours:

0600-1400 MON thru THURS

0600-1330 FRI

Directions:

River Rd Exit off the I-495 Capital beltway. (Rte. 190W, exit 39W).

Turn Left only Bradley Blvd. (Rte. 191) (Traffic signal controlled intersection). Proceed 0.5 miles.

Turn Left onto Persimmon Tree Road (4 way stop). Proceed 1.4 miles.

Turn Right onto Eggert Road. Proceed 0.7 miles and cross over MacArthur Blvd to the CD NSWC Gate 3 entrance (Truck Gate).

Note: Once on Eggert Road, head straight into the back gate. You will cross over MacArthur Blvd.

Once in gate, turn right, and drive straight until you see bldg. 143 on left. Look for blue sign on your left for bldg. 143 or the loading dock.

“All drivers must either have a NCAC or Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) card in addition they must have proof of US citizenship with them (birth certificate or US passport or state enhanced driver’s license [only issued by WA, NY, VT, & MI]).” OVERSIZED CALL 24 HRS IN ADVANCE, (301) 227-4060/4062/4330 OR DSN 287-4060/4062/4330. NO ANIMALS ALLOWED ON BASE.

MUST BE CLEARED BY SECURITY PERSONNEL AT COMMERCIAL GATE. 301-227-1551 PRESENT BILL OF LADING TO SECURITY OFFICERS AND CREDENTIALS.

Call 1-877-679-2231 for Base status if needed to check for inclement weather or other unannounced or unscheduled closings.

MACARTHUR BOULEVARD – OVERWEIGHT VEHICLE GUIDELINES

1. Roadway has a posted load (weight) restriction of 6 tons GVW.

2. Washington Aqueduct (WA) makes exceptions up to approximately 15 tons GVW for special conditions. (School buses, garbage trucks, fire trucks, construction work and special deliveries).

3. Two methods of approval:

a. Verbal (short duration access)

b. Permit (daily/weekly/monthly business)

4. Verbal Method:

a. Applicants calls WA

b. WA requests location of delivery, day of delivery, and GVW of vehicle.

c. WA makes approval or disapproval decisions based on weight of vehicle, location of delivery and conduit condition in that area.

d. If approved by WA, the Montgomery County Police are called and given notice of approval (301-652-9200).

The following information is given to the Police:

a. Name of delivery company

b. Address of delivery

c. Date of delivery

The police record the information in a log book at the Bethesda Police Station. If the applicant is stopped by the police on MacArthur Boulevard, he should tell the police officer that he has been approved and the police officer should call the police station to verify the approval. If there is no record at the police station the truck driver will get a ticket and be fined.

5. Permit Method:

a. Applicant calls Montgomery County Department of Public Works and Transportation, Division of Traffic and Parking Services at 301-217-2190 for permit application.

b. Applicant completes permit application and sends it back to Montgomery County.

c. Montgomery County sends application to WA for approval or rejection.

d. WA reviews application and approved or rejects it based on GVW criteria and purpose of request.

e. WA sends application back to County. If approved Montgomery County will issue a bumper sticker permit and if disapproved County sends letter of rejection.

6. No concrete trucks are allowed on MacArthur Boulevard due to excessive weight. Trucks normally weigh 30 to 40 tons loaded. Concrete trucks can be driven to a street intersection at MacArthur Boulevard and concrete can be pumped or transported by a front end loader to the specified building site.

7. No ten wheel trucks are allowed on MacArthur Boulevard due to excessive weight. Single axle trucks are permitted if GVW is less than 15 tons.

8. Overweight trucks can cross MacArthur at locations of heavy duty crossings.

HEAVY DUTY (AND MEDIUM DUTY) CROSSINGS ON MACARTHUR BOULEVARD

1. Anglers Inn 12” reinforced concrete slab supported by W 12x79 beams, 4’ c.c. and bridging “New Conduit” only. Three-foot-thick concrete wall extending down to floor slab of conduit supports W 12x79. Old conduit has 12” concrete slab on grade over it.

2. Brickyard Road 12” reinforced concrete slab supported by W 12X79 beams, 4’ c.c., supported by 3’ thick concrete walls outside and 4’ thick intermediate wall.

3. Palisades (Medium Duty) 10” concrete slab (no supports) with #4 @ 12” both ways. Drive in and out on North side of MacArthur Blvd. from Eggert Drive.

4. Eggert Drive (Navy Haul Road) Consist of 2’-8” and 2’-1” thick concrete slabs over new and old conduits. Slab reinforced with 1” square bars at 4” and 41/2” respectively.

5. PersimmonTree Road Same as Brickyard Road.

6. 77th Street Same as Brickyard Road (supported on deep caissons instead of walls)

7. Oxford Road Same as Brickyard Road

8. Goldsboro Road (Medium Duty) 10” concrete slab (no supports) over conduits around x-conn #3 and South East to Glen Echo parking lot with #4 @ 12” both ways (one layer)

9. Brookmont Vehicles must use special heavy duty ramp from Boulevard to Brookmont.

F-247-W001 ADEENDUM

F-247-W001 MACARTHUR DELIVERY ADDENDUM:

In the event the MacArthur Boulevard gate is closed, the contractor shall use the main gate on Clara Barton Parkway. For more information please call (301)227-4060/4062/4330 or 1-877-679-2231.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

G-232-H002 PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS AND CONTRACT TYPE SUMMARY FOR PAYMENT OFFICE (NAVSEA) (JUN 2018)

(a) The following table of payment office allocation methods applies to the extent indicated.

For Government Use Only

Allocation Method

52.212-4 (Alt I), Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment 52.232-7, Payments under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts

52.232-1, Payments;

52.232-2, Payments under Fixed-Price Research and Development Contracts;

52.232-3, Payments under Personal Services Contracts;

52.232-4, Payments under Transportation Contracts and Transportation-Related Services Contracts; and 52.232-6, Payments under Communication Service Contracts with Common Carriers

52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items;

52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items

*Liquidation of Financing Payments. Liquidation will be applied by the payment office against those ACRNs which are identified by the payment instructions for the delivery payment and in keeping with the liquidation provision of the applicable contract financing clause (i.e., progress payment, performance-based payment, or commercial item financing).

(b) This procurement contains the following contract type(s):

G-242-H001 GOVERNMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION POINTS-OF-CONTACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

(a) The Government reserves the right to administratively substitute any of the points of contact listed below at any time.

(b) The contracting officer is the only person authorized to change this contract or orders issued thereunder. The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel - that would constitute a change - unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as part of this contract. If, in the opinion of the contractor, an effort outside the existing scope of this contract is requested, the contractor shall promptly comply with the Notification of Changes clause of this contract.

(c) The points of contact are as follows:

(i) The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) is:

Name: Michelle Knox Address: 904 Corporate Lane Chesapeake, VA 23320 Phone: (757) 282-1357 E-mail: michelle.r.knox@navy.mil

(ii) The Contract Specialist is:

Name: Arnel Ngo Address: 904 Corporate Lane Chesapeake, VA 23320 Phone: (757) 469-6784 E-mail: arnel.ngo@navy.mil

(d) The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) is the contracting officer’s representative for technical matters when a COR is not appointed. The TPOC is responsible for technical issues of contract administration, such as providing all items of Government Furnished Information (GFI), Government Furnished Material (GFM) and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) if specified in the contract as well as the inspection and acceptance of all contract deliverables.

The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) is:

Name: [ * ] Address: [ *Street ] [ *City, State, Zip ] Phone: (Area Code) xxx- [xxxx]; FAX: (Area Code) xxx- [xxxx] E-mail: [ * ]

[ * ] To be completed at contract award

G-242-H002 HOURS OF OPERATION AND HOLIDAY SCHEDULE (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

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