PSM Electrical System SOO_Rev 3.pdf

Statement of Objectives

Request for Quotation (RFQ) Installation of Physical Scale Modeling (PSM) Electrical

Infrastructure

Naval Research Lab - Key West

1. Purpose and Location of Solicitation

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is refurbishing electrical infrastructure in our Physical Scale

Modeling (PSM) test facility. The electrical infrastructure is a critical component used to measure electric fields associated with cathodic protection systems. This Statement of Objectives is to provide potential contractors guidance in the design and installation of this electrical infrastructure.

The contractor shall be responsible for the design and installation of an electrical system in support of

Naval Research Laboratory’s test facility requirements at the following location:

Naval Research Lab – Key West

Bldg F-15, Fleming Key

Trumbo Point Annex, NASKW

Key West, Florida 33040

2. Type of Proposal and Period of Performance

Contractor period of performance schedule will be included in the in the contractors bid. The Government will consider the period of performance in selection and will look favorably on minimizing the time to install the electrical system. Key milestones and a schedule will be provided by potential contractors in their proposals.

3. Responsibility

Potential contractors shall be licensed and insured to perform all installation operations and comply with all State of Florida and Federal Laws and rules covering the installation of electrical systems at Naval Research Lab

(NRL).

Contractor shall comply with Naval Research Lab (NRL) requirements as defined in the contract terms and conditions and proposal response instructions.

4. Base Access Requirement

Prospective Contractor’s employees requiring access to Naval Research Lab Key West (NRL-KW) shall have or be able to obtain DBIDS access to Naval Air Station Key West, Trumbo Point Annex.

Quotations for this solicitation will show evidence that employees providing service have or will be able to obtain base access.

Failure to obtain or maintain base access may result in contract cancelation.

5. Equipment, Materials, and Supplies

The Contractor shall provide all tools, equipment, materials, supplies, and supervision for the duties required to install the electrical system at NRL-KW. The equipment, materials, and supplies used in the installation or fabrication shall be of good commercial value and unless otherwise specified, properly stored in the area designated by the Government Representative. Contractor will be responsible for all equipment used during the installation.

A Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) will be provided for all chemicals used on site.

Contractor shall be responsible for managing all waste associated with the installation and disposal in a lawful and compliant manner.

NRL-Key West will make available access to 120V power, fresh water and access to a port-a-let during installation.

6. Access to Site and Work Hours

Services under this contract must be performed in such a way that will minimize interruption to, or interference with, the normal operation of Government business on the premises to the extent possible. The contractor shall coordinate with the NRL onsite Facility Manager to coordinate activities and provide status against the schedule.

All installation activities will be conducted during normal business hours of the laboratory (7:30am – 4:00pm)

Monday through Friday.

The Facility will be closed on Federal Holidays and the Contractor will not be able to access the site during these holidays:

Wednesday, January 01 New Year’s Day

Monday, January 20 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, January 20 Inauguration Day

Monday, February 17 Washington’s Birthday

Monday, May 26 Memorial Day

Thursday, June 19 Juneteenth National Independence Day

Friday, July 04 Independence Day

Monday, September 01 Labor Day

Monday, October 13 Columbus Day

Tuesday, November 11 Veterans Day

Thursday, November 27 Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, December 25 Christmas Day

NRL follows the NASKW tropical cyclone (Hurricane) risk management posture. In the case of a Hurricane, the

Contractor shall assist NRL in preparing for inclement weather and possible storm surge, by securing production materials and equipment belonging to the contractor. The Contractor should be aware that they may not have access to the Base during a tropical cyclone event.

7. Quality and Warranty

The Contractor will execute a Quality Plan to ensure workmanship and materials meet industry standard quality control metrics and standards.

The contractor shall warranty all materials and workmanship associated with the electrical system installation for a minimum of 3 years.

8. Electrical System Requirements

General Electrical Requirements:

The intent of this project is to install electrical infrastructure in support of the PSM test capability. It is to be built inside of an existing structure (BLDG F-15) located at the US Naval Research Laboratory in Key West, FL

(NRLKW). The existing building is steel frame construction with an existing concrete floor. The building contains an inground pool and a steel mezzanine.

Any damage to the existing infrastructure caused by the contractor will be repaired at the contractor’s expense.

The following requirements shall be included in the Contractor’s bid:

GENERAL REQURIEMENTS FOR NRLKW F-15C ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

INSTALLATION

1. The electrical installation shall meet applicable electrical safety codes unless specifically exempted by NRL in support of a test requirement.

2. All activities performed on-site shall be in a safe manner and in accordance with the latest OSHA regulations.

3. Prior to submitting proposals, contractors will travel on site to NRLKW to inspect the project site to discuss the proposed work with cognizant NRL engineer and satisfy themselves as to the general and local conditions that may affect the cost of performance of the work.

4. Deviations from the NRL provided drawings shall be coordinated with cognizant engineering personnel at

NRLKW.

5. The offeror’s proposal shall include detail sufficient to determine the technical feasibility of their approach and a schedule including key milestones.

Detail Electrical Requirements:

The following are detail requirements to assist perspective contractors in developing their bids. Please reference

Appendix 1 for specific equipment that will be Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). With the exception of these GFE items, the Contractor should assume that they will provide all other hardware and to run power to a junction box in proximity to the GFE’s planned location.

8.1 Electrical Overview

8.1.1 All work shall be performed in conformance to NEC 2020 edition or newer.

8.1.2 Provide operational electrical systems to include: Feeder, Branch Panels/breakers, EMT conduit (unless specified otherwise), fixtures as specified, mounting hardware, wiring and circuit testing.

8.1.3 Appendix 1 is provided as an engineering schematic to guide contractors in the specific desired layout of the electrical system for the PSM facility. Technical details of the electrical subsystem are provided in the following sections.

8.2. 480 VAC 3 Ø System (NEW Branch Panel)

8.2.1 Install 100A Branch Panelboard on east wall location as designated on Ground level drawing. To include:

Outdoor PVC conduit, feeder,100A breaker and mount fittings from source panel located in adjacent Pump Room building. Panel Board ID

8.2.2 Install conduit, breakers, wiring, mount fittings and terminations as required to locations defined on Ground level drawing for the following Government Furnished Equipment (GFE): (i.e. 8.2.2.1 - 8.2.2.4). Contractor shall supply safety switch disconnect as necessary for 480 VAC 3Ø service and appropriate amperage. Devices shall conform to Square D VHU361DSGL non-fused or equivalent:

8.2.2.1 (GFE item 1) Compressor/Blast (NEMA 4X, 480 VAC 3Ø, 20A), to include: EMT (interior)/PVC

(exterior) conduit to disconnect, placed on PSM building wall 4’ above pad, (exterior at NW corner). Terminate with junction box (can also house circuits from sec. 4.4) .

8.2.2.2 (GFE item 2) Overhead Crane (NEMA 4X, 480 VAC 3Ø, 15A), to include: EMT conduit to wall level disconnect (4’ off floor on W wall) and to overhead crane control, provide grounded flex cable to device as required.

8.2.2.3 (GFE item 3) Pool Pump Filter System (NEMA 4X, 480 VAC 3Ø, 20A, 2 Circuits), to include: PVC conduit to (2) wall level disconnects (exterior 4’ off pad, per Ground level drawing), provide grounded flex cable to device as required.

8.2.2.4 (GFE item 4) Building A/C Unit (NEMA 4X, 480 VAC 3Ø, XXA), TBD to include: EMT (interior) and

PVC (exterior) conduit to unit, (exterior at W wall) and provide grounded flex cable to device as necessary.

8.3. Isolated Ground 240/120 VAC 1Ø System (NEW Branch Panel MB)

8.3.1 Install 175A Branch Load Center and 50KVA Isolation Transformer (Isolation Transformer is GFE) on

East wall location as designated on Ground level drawing. To include:

8.3.1.1. Replace EE2 200A Panel Board with new 208/120 3Ø, 42 slot unit.

8.3.1.2. Remove 175A circuit from EE2 Branch Panel to sub EE2 panel and remove old existing panel.

8.3.1.3. Provide exterior PVC conduit and new feeder (175A) to 50KVA Isolation Transformer and corresponding new MB load center (240/120 1Ø, 175 A), location identified in lower level drawing. Provide appropriate MB breaker at new EE2 panel. Load Center shall conform to Square D QO130M200P or equivalent.

8.3.1.4. Install new Cu ground rod for 50KVA Isolation Transformer secondary side.

8.3.2 Battery Backup/Signal Conditioner (GFE - 30A 240V) Wire (4) wall mounted, hardwired battery backup units as identified in Ground level drawing. Installation to include:

8.3.2.. EMT conduit from MB branch panel to each unit and additionally conduit (3/4” min) between each adjoining unit, provide 30A breakers, wire and associated mounting fixtures.

8.3.2.2 Each unit contains (6) 20A isolated circuit breakers to be wired to special receptacles (item 3.3).

8.3.3 Special Isolated Receptacles (20A each, 120VAC) All special receptacles shall be wired using EMT conduit and metallic boxes sized to contain two Hubbel IG5362 NEMA 5-15/20 or equiv. receptacles (Quad configuration), with metallic covers.

8.3.3.1. Quad receptacles shall be configured only as a single circuit each or a single circuit Quad receptacle pair, and located as designated on the Ground level and Mezzanine upper level drawings (locations designated in green).

Each Quad receptacle shall have a dedicated ground wire which services only the ground pins for the two Hubbel

IG5362 NEMA 5-15/20 or equiv. receptacles in the quad. Where Quad pairs exist, each quad shall have individual ground wires. All grounds shall terminate at the battery backup isolated ground point to minimize possible ground loops.

8.3.3.1.1 Ground Level: There shall be (8) 120 VAC 20A Quad receptacles utilizing 6 circuits in the battery backups. Each circuit shall be wired directly into the battery backups/signal conditioners, wired as designated. Per drawing, Ground level quad receptacles are mounted: 1) along the underside mezzanine ceiling (4 locations), 2) exterior pool wall (3 locations), and 3) E wall mount (1 location).

8.3.3.1.2 Upper Mezzanine level: The mezzanine level houses considerable electronic equipment.

There shall be (16) 120 VAC 20A Quad receptacles, utilizing 16 circuits in the battery backups, wired as designated. Mezzanine level quad receptacles shall be all mounted along the underside of the PSM building roof. West side row (5 locations), Center zones (4 locations), and East side row (4 locations).

8.3.4 LED Lighting Lighting for the PSM facility shall be divided into three areas: 1) Under Mezzanine area lights, 2) Mezzanine deck ceiling lights and 3) High bay over pool lights. All lights areas shall be controlled from 4 locations for convenience: 1) ground level switches (S, by lab entrance door), 2) ground level switches (N to exterior), 3) upper mezzanine level switches (SW by stairs),and 4) upper mezzanine level switches (SE by stairs).

8.3.4.1. Lighting shall be installed using EMT conduit and fastened to building support structure. LED light tubes shall be enclosed, having 3000-3500K color with 85 or better CRI, and not of ballast type.

8.3.4.2. Fixture quantity and distribution TBD by lighting consultant based on industrial site requirements.

8.3.5. SERVO CABINET (GFE) (40A 240/120V, 2 Circuits) The SERVO cabinet is located along the East wall on the Ground level drawing.

8.3.5.1. Wiring to include: EMT conduit, 2 circuits (not split phase), breakers and termination at steel wall box.

Flexible grounded conduit to device as required.

8.3.6. POOL LEVEL/FILL (GFE) (20A 120V, 1 Circuits) The Pool Level/Fill pump is located on the East wall corner of the pool on the Ground level drawing.

8.3.6.1. Wiring to include: EMT conduit, breaker, and termination at steel wall box. Flexible grounded conduit to device as required.

8.4 General Use Wiring 208/120 VAC 3Ø System (Existing Branch Panel EE2)

8.4.1. Quad Wall Receptacles General use 120 VAC 20A wall receptacles shall be wired using EMT conduit and metallic boxes sized to contain two 20A industrial grade or equiv. receptacles (Quad configuration), with metallic covers. Each quad box shall have 2-20A circuits, 1 for each receptacle and wired using separate neutrals. Conduit originates at Branch Panel EE2.

8.4.1.1. All breakers should be GFI protected.

8.4.1.2. 26 Ground Level Quad receptacles shall be interior wall mounted along the PSM building structure at approximate spacing detailed in Ground level and Mezzanine Deck level drawings. Metallic boxes and conduit should be located no lower than 4 feet above grade, with a minimum of 8 circuits

8.4.1.3. 11 Mezzanine Deck Level Quad receptacles shall be mounted along the PSM building structure at approximate spacing detailed in Ground level and Mezzanine Deck level drawings. Metallic boxes and conduit should be located a minimum of 2’ above deck floor level, with a minimum of 4 circuits. Mid deck Quad boxes can be ceiling mounted or mounted to protective railing, but should not protrude into walking space.

8.4.2. Exit Lighting

8.4.2.1. Contractor shall supply two overdoor Emergency Exit fixtures and wiring. Fixtures to lighted readily visible above the two exit doors as indicated on ground level drawing. Fixtures should have battery backup in case of power failure.

8.4.3. Garage Door Control (NEMA 4X, 240/120 VAC 1Ø, 20A), to include: EMT conduit to disconnect, 4’ above pad, (interior at N wall, per Ground level drawing) and EMT Conduit to device.

8.4.4. Blast Room (Blast Room (NEMA 4X box termination only, 208/120 VAC 1Ø, 20A, 3 circuits) EMT

(interior) and PVC (exterior) conduit to unit, (exterior at W wall)

Appendix 1 – Government Furnished Equipment

1. Isolation Transformer for entire panel. Hammond Power, HPS Sentinel G #SG3L0050BE or equiv.

Transformer, General Purpose Dry Type (non-linear load), 50KVA, Single Phase 208 primary-240/120 secondary.

(note: other K-factors could be selected). Americas.hammondpowersolutions.com

2. Battery Back-up/Conditioner Medi-Products or equiv. Silent Sentry #SSH4440MS 4400 watts, 4.8 kwh, wall mount, hard wired, pure waveform, 240VAC, 30A with 6 independent hard wired 20A circuit breaker outputs

120/240. 18" x 64" x10" with capability to add increased battery sections. www.mediproducts.net

GFE ITEMS (Terminate wiring at Junction box)

3. Overhead Crane (480 VAC 3Ø, 15A)

4. Pool Pump and Filter System (480 VAC 3Ø, 2 circuits @ 20A)

5. Pool Fill/Drain (120 VAC 1Ø, 15A)

6. SERVO Cabinet ((240/120 VAC 1Ø, 40A) 2 circuits

7. MEZANINE Equipment Cabinets (All) (120 VAC 1Ø, 20A special quad)

8. Cabinet (120 VAC 1Ø, 20A special quad)

9. Blast Housing/Compressor (480 VAC 3Ø, 20A and 208/120 VAC 1Ø, 20 A 3 circuits)

10. Building A/C (480 VAC 3Ø, XX)

Appendix 2 – Electrical Schematic

APPENDIX 2 WILL BE PROVIDED AT

INDUSTRY DAY