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610 DOWELL ST. C/182

KEYPORT WA 98345

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Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

NOTE 1: The Government Point of Contact for this Solicitation / Request for Quote (RFQ) is: Robert Watson, Contract Specialist, Phone: 360-315-3094, Email: robert.watson1@navy.mil

NOTE 2: Offers shall be FOB Destination pricing to the following address:

NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

RECEIVING OFFICER

ATTN: DIVISION KEYPORT SUPPLY OFFICER

BLDG 893

610 DOWELL STREET

KEYPORT WA 98345-7610

360 396-2776

NOTE 3: All questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing as soon as practicable after receipt of solicitation. Email questions to robert.watson1@navy.mil. Questions not received after a reasonable time may not be entertained.

NOTE 4: Utilize the pages in this solicitation to list all unit prices.. Each Item No. or “CLIN” must be filled out.

Company quote forms may be used, but not substituted for a completed solicitation/amendment pages.

NOTE 5: Constructive Acceptance Timeframe will be 14 days after receipt of material.

NOTE 6: Quotes may be submitted electronically or faxed. Due to the size of this procurement, the Government prefers that quotes be emailed. Electronic quotes shall be e-mailed to robert.watson1@navy.mil. Faxed quotes shall be sent to (360) 396-7036. Offeror must receive confirmation of receipt to ensure email correspondence was received by the Government.

NOTE 7: Failure to provide all required information from this solicitation and any subsequent amendment(s) may deem your company to be considered non-responsive.

NOTE 8: A site visit to gain amplifying information will be scheduled onboard NUWC Keyport at 10:00am on

Thursday, 07 July 2016. Interested Offerors are requested to fill in and submit FORM SECNAV 5512/1 (APR

2014), which is posted to the FedBizOpps website under solicitation number N00253-15-T-0337, via facsimile to

(360) 396-7036 or email robert.watson1@navy.mil no later than Tuesday, 05 July 2016, to ensure badging is completed. List Robert Watson as the sponsor in Block 25 of the form, telephone (360) 315-3094. Badging will be accomplished at the NUWC Keyport Pass & ID office and interested offerors will be escorted to the site from this location.

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. SCOPE

This specification reflects those salient characteristics that are essential to the minimum requirements of the Naval

Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), Division Keyport, for a ‘Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) System.’ The purpose of the system is to upgrade NUWC, Division Keyport’s capability to include a metal AM system for a wide range of Department of Defense (DoD) applications. This metal AM system shall be used for operations when making metal parts directly from CAD files in a wide range of sizes, cross section thicknesses, complexities and materials. These parts will require very accurate build sizes and smooth surface finishes. The metal AM system mailto:robert.watson1@navy.mil mailto:robert.watson1@navy.mil shall be used to build conceptual models, prototypes, tooling products, molds, and end-use parts from a variety of materials.

The contract shall include the equipment, delivery (freight), installation, set-up, integration, operation during run-off, acceptance testing, and training as specified herein. It is the government’s intent that a single (primary) contractor be awarded this contract and be responsible for the accomplishment of all work detailed by this specification.

2. CLINs/DELIVERABLES

CLIN 0001 – Metal AM System including standard commercial warranty, initial training, 12 months repair, maintenance and support, sieve, vacuum, 2000 hours of consumables (not including metal powder), FOB destination delivery (freight), rigging, installation, and set-up.

CLIN 0002 Optional - 12 months repair, maintenance and support

CLIN 1002 Optional - 12 months repair, maintenance and support

CLIN 2002 Optional - 12 months repair, maintenance and support

CLIN 3002 Optional - 12 months repair, maintenance and support

CLIN 0003 Optional – 3 days refresher training onsite at NUWC Keyport

CLIN 0004 Optional – 10 kg 625 inconel powder

CLIN 0005 Optional – 50 kg 625 inconel powder

CLIN 0006 Optional – 100 kg 625 inconel powder

CLIN 0007 Optional – 100 kg 625 inconel powder

CLIN 0008 Optional – 100 kg 625 inconel powder

CLIN 0009 Optional – 10 kg 6Al-4V titanium powder

CLIN 0010 Optional – 50 kg 6Al-4V titanium powder

CLIN 0011 Optional – 100 kg 6Al-4V titanium powder

CLIN 0012 Optional – 50 kg 316 stainless steel powder

CLIN 0013 Optional – 100 kg 316 stainless steel powder

CLIN 0014 Optional – 100 kg 316 stainless steel powder

CLIN 0015 Optional – 100 kg 316 stainless steel powder

CLIN 0016 Optional – 50 kg 17-4 stainless steel powder

CLIN 0017 Optional – 100 kg 17-4 stainless steel powder

CLIN 0018 Optional – 100 kg 17-4 stainless steel powder

CLIN 0019 Optional – 100 kg 17-4 stainless steel powder

CLIN 0020 Optional – 50 kg AlSi10Mg aluminum powder

CLIN 0021 Optional – 100 kg AlSi10Mg aluminum powder

CLIN 0022 Optional – 100 kg AlSi10Mg aluminum powder

CLIN 0023 Optional – 100 kg AlSi10Mg aluminum powder

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise indicated, the issue in effect on the date of a request for quote shall apply.

3.1. THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

40 CFR 261 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

(Application for copies should be addressed to Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402)

3.2. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 National Electric Code

NFPA 79 Electrical Standards for Industrial Equipment

(Application for copies should be addressed to National Fire Protection Association, 470 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA

02210)

3.3. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

ICS Industrial Controls and Systems

MGI Motors and Generators

(Application for copies should be addressed to the National Electrical Manufacturers’ Association, 2101 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037)

4. REQUIREMENTS:

4.1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM - This specification covers the minimum government requirements for a metal AM system.

4.2. WORK TO BE DONE BY CONTRACTOR - The Contractor shall be responsible for the following:

Design, manufacture, test and, configure all equipment required to provide a complete system as specified herein.

The operational testing and system configuration, in accordance with the requirements specified herein.

Complete documentation and organization of all technical data which applies to the operation, maintenance, repair, and testing of the specific equipment.

Packaging, shipping, and rigging of equipment to deliver to NUWC Keyport, Building 12.

Installation of the machine and all identified accessories/options in the Naval Undersea Warfare Center

(NUWC), Division Keyport facility and operational testing.

Hooking up equipment to provided utilities including any transformers, voltage stabilization, wiring and fittings.

Training of government personnel on the proper operation and maintenance of the installed equipment and its component parts.

4.3. WORK TO BE DONE BY ACTIVITY - The activity (NUWC, Division Keyport) will provide:

Standard utility services, power and compressed air (to within 60 feet of the site) as required for the proper operation of the equipment unless otherwise stated herein.

4.4. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE: - The following service and operational conditions shall apply to the equipment delivered under this specification.

4.4.1. The proposed system will be operated in a machine shop environment and shall be capable of continuous operation over an extended period of time with minimal maintenance and up keep.

4.4.2. Environmental Conditions - The unit shall be designed to operate in a non-air conditioned manufacturing building.

4.4.3. Electrical - The proposed system shall not require more than 80 Amps at 480 VAC of electrical power in its fully configured and operational state.

4.4.4. Compressed Air - Compressed air available for air-actuated mechanisms is 90-100 pounds per square inch gage and 8 cubic feet per minute (nominal). If the proposed system requires more air than indicated above, the excess capacity shall be provided as part of the equipment. Any proposed compressed air system shall include a regulator(s) and a filter(s) with an automatic drain.

4.4.4.1. Compressed Air Quality - The building site is serviced by multiple Ingersoll Rand air compressors with air dryer. The compressed air pressure dew point is rated at ISO 8573-1:2001 Class 5. Any proposed equipment requiring a higher Class 4 or lower shall provide a dedicated system air dryer.

4.5. GENERAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

4.5.1. Standard, Off-The-Shelf Components - All materials and parts comprising the system shall be new, of current design and manufacture, and shall not have been in prior service except as required for factory testing.

Standard, off the shelf components with proven reliability shall be used wherever possible to increase performance reliability and reduce costs. This requirement applies to components installed on the new equipment and replacement parts needed for future repairs and maintenance. The equipment shall be one of the manufacturer’s current production models which, on the day this solicitation is issued, has been designed, engineered and sold, or is being offered for sale through advertisements or manufacturer’s published catalogs or brochures. The manufacturer will have made and delivered identical systems to commercial customers. Products such as a prototype unit, pre-production model, or experimental unit DO NOT qualify as meeting this requirement. The equipment shall be complete, so that when connected to the utilities identified herein, it can be used for the function for which it is designed and constructed.

4.5.2. Personnel Safety And Health Requirements - All machine parts, components, mechanisms, and assemblies furnished on the unit shall comply with all specific requirements of “OSHA Safety and Health Standard

(29 CFR 1910), General Industry” that are applicable to the equipment itself. Covers, platforms, guardrails, belt guards, and other safety devices shall be provided for all parts of the equipment that present a safety hazard. The safety devices shall prevent unintentional contact with the guarded part. The safety devices shall not interfere with the operation or maintenance of the equipment. The safety devices shall be removable to facilitate inspection, maintenance, and repair of the part. Additional safety and health requirements shall be as specified in other paragraphs of this specification.

4.5.3. OSHA Approved - The equipment specified herein shall be in compliance with the applicable OSHA regulations and be listed by one of the OSHA accredited laboratories or approved in accordance with CFR Title 29, Chapter XVII, Part 1910 and installed in accordance with applicable NEC/NFPA requirements. Approval shall be as specified under the “Approval” and “Acceptance” criteria in the OSHA regulations Subpart “O”, Machinery and

Machine Guarding paragraph 1910.212 and Subpart “S” Electrical, paragraph 1910.303 and paragraph 1910.399.

4.5.4. Energy Isolating Devices - Equipment provided by the contract shall provide energy isolating devices

(e.g., safety switches, valves, etc.), to protect personnel from hazardous energy. The devices shall be designed and manufactured such that the device can be locked in the user-selected position (ON/OFF) to prevent inadvertent or unauthorized change. The Contractor shall ensure that all energy-isolating devices installed or modified are capable of being locked. This includes both mechanical and electrical devices. An energy-isolating device shall be installed as the first energy control device on all major components of the system such that the component can be isolated at the component level.

4.5.5. Audible Noise Levels - The peak audible noise emitted by the equipment shall not exceed 84 decibels at the operators work position, nor at any other point at a distance of three feet from the equipment, as measured on the

“A” weighted scale of a standard sound level meter under all operating and service conditions.

4.5.6. Environmental Protection - The unit shall be designed and constructed so that during the operation, service, transportation and storage conditions described herein including final disposal, the equipment will comply with all applicable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) and State of Washington Department Of Ecology (WDOE) restrictions for materials classified as hazardous to the environment in effect on the date of the contract. The equipment described herein shall not contain or emit material hazardous to the ecological system as prescribed by federal, state and local statutes in effect at the point of installation.

4.5.7. Hazardous Material Exclusions - Supplies being used in the performance of this contract, or materials being provided as part of the equipment shall be free of known hazardous materials. Hazardous materials shall not be brought on site without prior approval of the Contracting Officer. Hazardous materials not needed for this project are prohibited. Definitions of hazardous materials are specified in the latest version, including revisions adopted during the term of the contract, of Federal Standard No. 313.

4.5.7.1. Notwithstanding any other hazardous material usage permitted in this contract, radioactive materials or instruments capable of producing ionizing radiation as well as materials which contain asbestos, mercury, cadmium, lithium, methylene chloride, lead (= or >0.06%), or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s) are prohibited.

4.5.7.2. Class I Ozone Depleting Substances as defined in 40 CFR Part 82 shall not be used in the performance of this contract, or be provided as part of the equipment.

4.5.7.3. Exceptions to the prohibition of these materials must be referred to the Contracting Officer in writing, for consideration prior to contract award.

4.5.7.4. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) - In accordance with FAR 23.3, offerors and contractors are required to submit Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s) whenever the supplies being acquired or supplies used during performance are identified as hazardous materials. Hazardous Materials shall include any material which, by virtue of its potentially dangerous nature (e.g., toxic, flammable, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, sensitizing, reactive), requires controls in its use, packaging, handling, storage, or stowage, to assure adequate safety to life and property. This definition is intended to apply to proprietary industrial, commercial, or locally prepared blends, mixtures, formulations, or compounds of gases, liquids, and solids intended for use at the job site. Any other material that has been designated by a Government technical representative as potentially hazardous and requiring safety controls shall also be supplied with a MSDS. MSDS’s are to be available at work sites where materials are being used.

4.5.8. Painting - All surfaces shall be painted in conformance with the manufacturer’s standard practices and good workmanship. Painting shall result in a highly wear-resistant finish which guarantees continued protection to the surfaces covered against the specified environment under all service conditions. The manufacturer’s standard color shall be provided. Lead base or chromium base paints are prohibited.

4.5.9. Caution - Warning Plates - Corrosion resistant “Caution” or “Warning” plates shall be securely attached to the equipment in visible locations, with any safety precautions to be observed by the operator or maintenance personnel permanently marked on the plates.

4.5.10. Identification Plate - An identification plate shall be furnished with the equipment. A nameplate shall be affixed to each major component of the system showing the manufacturer’s name, equipment model, year of manufacture, and any other pertinent information for identifying the part as a unique component of the system.

4.5.11. Emergency Stop Buttons - The equipment specified herein shall be provided with emergency stop buttons (switches) at each side or end of the equipment and at all operator stations. These stop buttons shall be the mushroom type, shall be colored red, and shall be labeled as such. When activated, the emergency stop buttons shall disconnect all electrical power to the equipment such that the all operations or functions will immediately stop or cease.

4.5.12. Precision Measuring Devices (PMD) are defined as any item having the required accuracy to make, record, or generate measurements that demonstrate conformance of a device or system to specific requirements

(quantitative measurement), and upon whose measurement decisions are based to accept, reject, adjust, repair or replace the device or system being tested. All PMD shall be provided factory calibrated and ready for use unless otherwise agreed by both parties.

4.5.13. All Electrical Components including motors, starters, relays, switches, and wiring shall conform to and be located in accordance with the applicable NFPA, NEMA, and ANSI standards for the intended application.

4.5.13.1. Power Disconnect - A supply circuit disconnect device, either a fusible motor circuit switch or circuit breaker shall be integral to the equipment. A second power disconnect shall be provided in the form of a disconnect switch mounted on the wall or next to the machine to cut all power to the machine. The disconnect shall have fuses as part of the circuit and the fuses shall be sized accordingly to the current draw of the equipment.

4.5.13.2. Motors - Motors shall be rated for continuous duty. Motors shall be equipped with ball bearings of the sealed and permanently lubricated type. All electrical motors shall meet NEMA-MG1 requirements.

4.5.13.3. Control Circuits - Main and auxiliary control circuits shall operate on a circuit of 480 volts or less derived from isolation transformers integral with the equipment or installed by contractor.

4.5.14. NEW DEVELOPMENTS - If, during the contract period, any new developments are generated that would improve the efficiency, accuracy, or productivity of the machine and its related equipment or would decrease its operation costs, the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer, in order that the new developments may, at the Government’s option, be included in the equipment being purchased herein. All reports of such developments shall be addressed to the Contracting Officer.

4.5.15. EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED

One (1) ‘METAL AM SYSTEM and SUPPORTING EQUIPMENT’ as specified.

4.5.15.1. General System Requirements:

Metal AM system, CLIN 0001, shall build parts in metal with input of part shape directly from CAD files.

The system shall include all ancillary equipment needed to run the system, including but not limited to:

Metal AM system, controller, software, chiller, vacuum, and material handling equipment to allow the sieving and recycling of 95% of the used powder. Vacuum to be compatible with all powders. All components shall be capable of continuous duty.

The main system footprint shall fit within the following building site dimensions:

Maximum Overall Depth: 144" (12-FT)

Maximum Overall Width 168" (14-FT)

Maximum Overall Height: 120" (10-FT)

Build platform lift system shall be capable of lifting full height build of 316 stainless.

System will be capable of doing fully automated full height build

The system shall be capable of running unattended once programmed and running.

System will have a way of quickly and accurately compensating for variations in build plate thickness

System will use a 400 watt or greater power laser to fuse the powder into the desired shape.

The system must not require ventilation for fumes, or require a regulated air-operating permit from federal, state, or local clean air agencies.

4.5.15.2. Materials Requirements:

The system shall provide the capability of making parts made of 316 stainless steel, 625 Inconel, AlSi10Mg aluminum, 17-4 stainless and titanium 6Al-4V, including all needed parameters to run those materials and be capable of making adjustments to those parameters. All built parts will have a density of 99% or greater compared to the solid density of that material. The system will be fully functional with third party powder and third party powder will not adversely affect the system or void the warranty in any way.

System will use an inert gas internal atmosphere to prevent oxidization and contamination of the material while parts are being made by the system. System to use Argon for titanium and aluminum and nitrogen for all other materials. System shall use no more than 15 liters per minute while running (not purging) of inert gas in gaseous form at 14 PSI.

4.5.15.3. Part Fabrication Requirements:

The system shall be capable of building a part with an outside bounding box of at least 9” minimum in each of the X, Y & Z directions with a minimum volume of 890 cubic inches.

System shall be capable of producing features with an accuracy of ± .003” or ± .1%, whichever is larger compared to the original STL file

The system shall be capable of building parts using a layer thickness of 30 micrometers or thinner.

The system will be capable of building parts with a laser spot size of 100 micrometers or smaller.

System will be capable of building features as small as 100 micrometers in any orientation.

4.5.15.4. System Software / Controllers Requirements:

System will use a windows based operating system running Windows 7 or newer.

System will accept STL files as input for building parts.

Software shall be fully functional if no network connection is provided. Software shall not be required to run from an administrator account.

All parameters for maintaining, tuning and operating the system will be accessible to NUWC-Keyport

System will have two or more easily accessed unused USB ports capable of powering a portable hard drive.

System will have a built in CD-ROM drive

4.5.15.5. System Acceptance Testing Requirements:

Prior to acceptance, the system shall undergo an acceptance run-off test by building a minimum of three (3) parts of known geometry. Dimensional and geometric inspection of the components will be performed in the NUWC, Keyport Metrology Lab to validate the system accuracy requirements specified herein. A twelve (12) month standard commercial warranty is desired.

4.5.15.6. Operation and Maintenance:

Contractor shall provide a minimum 4-day Operator and Maintenance Training course located on-site at

NUWC, Keyport, as described in paragraph 4.7.2 as part of CLIN 0001 for no more than five (5) personnel.

Twelve (12) month repair and maintenance services will be included with CLIN 0001. Services will commence at time of machine acceptance and will include, at a minimum:

Repairing any issues that arise during normal operation. All repairs to start within one week of notification

New application development support

Technical phone support not to exceed 80 hours annually

All service/repair parts, including shipping

On-site service visits (including travel, per diem, lodging) as needed for repair and maintenance.

All maintenance as specified by the manufacturer

Software updates

Hardware updates (excluding upgrades)

CLIN 0002 through CLIN 3002 are options for an additional 12 months of system repair and maintenance .

This support shall include, at a minimum:

Repairing any issues that arise during normal operation. All repairs to start within one week of notification

New application development support

Technical phone support not to exceed 80 hours annually

All service/repair parts, including shipping (excluding consumables)

On-site service visits (including travel, per diem, lodging) as needed for repair and maintenance.

All maintenance as specified by the manufacturer

Software updates

Hardware updates (excluding upgrades)

4.5.16. Start-Up Supplies – The contractor will furnish any and all start-up supplies necessary for full operation of the system. The supplies shall be sufficient to operate the machine continuously for at least 2000 hours, including build plate(s) compatible with all materials listed, the full size of the build chamber and the system. One each of each plate be provided with the exception of 17-4 stainless, for which two build plates will be provided. Training and machine run off are part of the 2000 hours. Metal powder used by the system to make parts is not included in this requirement.

4.5.17. Materials – Options, CLIN 0004- CLIN 0023 will be powders designed and optimized for the metal AM system. All materials CLIN 0004- CLIN 0023 to be provided in fully sealed containers that prevent any damaging moisture or air from reacting with the materials. All materials to be provided in standard size containers, not to exceed 10 kg per container. If a vendor sells, for example, powder in 5 kg containers, then multiple5 kg containers would be used to make up the amount for the CLIN . All materials must be readily available. Certifications will be included with each container for the amount of each alloying element in that batch with lot number traceability.

CLIN 0004- CLIN 0023 may be exercised up to 12 months after initial award of contract.

4.5.18. Support equipment – CLIN 0001 will include all support equipment necessary to operate system, clean the machine after a build is complete and start the next build. CLIN 0001 will also included whatever equipment is needed to sieve and recycle the metal powder.

4.5.19. Wear parts – CLIN 0001 will include all necessary wear parts needed to run system for a minimum of

2000 hours.

4.5.20. Optional CLINs 0002-3002 may be exercised in accordance with FAR clause 52.217-7 OPTION FOR

INCREASED QUANTITY--SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM

4.6. CONTRACTOR INSTALLATION AND SET-UP - The metal AM system and all associated equipment shall be assembled, installed, set-up and tested by the contractor in the area(s) designated as its functional work area by the Receiving Activity Point of Contact. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, and supplies necessary for the complete installation and set-up of the proposed system.

4.6.1.1. Coordination - The Contractor shall coordinate a proposed installation schedule with the Receiving

Activity Point of Contact within 30 days after the effective data of the contract. The installation schedule shall be subject to review and approval of the Receiving Activity Point of Contact. Approval of installation schedule shall not relieve the Contractor of any responsibility for performance in accordance with the contract. The Contractor shall coordinate the delivery of materials in a manner which causes minimum disruption/interference with the activity’s normal business routine.

4.6.1.2. Work Process - The Contractor shall provide a full time field supervisor to direct installation and testing. The field supervisor shall have full authority to implement his field decisions in an expeditious manner. No work shall be accomplished when the field supervisor is not in the immediate work area.

4.6.1.3. Methods And Schedules - The work shall be executed in a manner and at such times as to cause the least practicable disturbance to the occupants of the buildings and normal activities of the activity. Before starting any work, the sequence of operations and methods of conducting the work shall have been reviewed and approved by the activity.

4.6.1.4. Prior To Commencing Work, the Contractor representative(s) shall meet in conference (i.e. conference call) with the activity Point Of Contact, shop supervision, and other necessary personnel to discuss and develop mutual understandings relative to safety, methods and schedules, security, waste management and any other subject necessary for a smooth and successful operation.

4.6.1.5. Material Lockout and Tagout Program - Upon Contract award, the government will provide the contractor with a copy of the lockout and tagout controls used by the Government facility where the equipment is to be installed Within fifteen (15) days after contract award and prior to commencement of work, the contractor shall submit and exchange lockout/tagout program/procedures with the government’s representative. The Contractor is required to meet with the government representative to discuss lockout/tagout interface. The Contractor will be using their lockout/tagout procedures IAW 29 CFR 1910.147.

4.6.1.6. Utilities – Contractor shall provide all necessary hardware to get power from overhead or wall mounted bus or panel to all components of the system. Contractor shall provide all necessary hardware to get shop air to system. All work shall meet current code and safety requirements.

4.6.1.7. Lifting And Rigger Services - The contractor shall provide all material handling equipment necessary to unload equipment, transport equipment to the installation site and any other equipment, (such as forklifts, man-lifts, etc.) necessary for continuous support of the installation and shall provide qualified personnel to operate it.

The contractor shall bring the equipment in on a truck, immediately off-load equipment and place it in the proper location. The equipment shall not be left outside overnight on the truck at the off-load sight. There is space right in front of the building where the equipment is going to off-load, but semi-trucks shall occupy this space as little as possible as it will congest the area.

NOTE: The use of privately owned cranes by contractor personnel at the installation site is severely restricted.

Contractors requiring cranes in the performance of this contract shall provide the activity with a compelling argument as to why a crane is needed for a certain operation and sufficient information (loads, locations, date, time, etc.) for arranging support services and approvals.

4.6.1.8. Anchoring - The Contractor shall anchor the system and any ancillary equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications as well as code & safety requirements.

4.6.1.9. Set-up – The contractor shall perform all necessary work per the manufacturer’s specifications to assemble, level, align, install consumables the system to put it in a functional state.

4.6.1.10. Calibration – Once the system is in its final location at NUWC-Keyport, the contractor shall calibrate and test all equipment as required for operation.

4.7. INSTALLATION SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE GOVERNMENT - The activity will provide the following in support of the installation:

4.7.1.1. Receiving Activity Point Of Contact - Upon contract award, the receiving activity (NUWC, Division

Keyport) shall designate a Receiving Activity Point of Contact who shall be responsible for appropriate surveillance and coordination of all services to be performed under this contract. The Receiving Activity Point of Contact shall serve as the contractor’s primary contact for all interaction with Government activities.

4.7.1.2. Utilities - Reasonable amounts of water, shop air (90-100 psi) and electricity shall be made available adjacent (within 60 feet) to the assembly site at no cost to the contractor. Power is 480V 3 phase in a power buss or panel no more than 20’ feet above the floor. All other necessary hardware to be supplied by contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for any costs incurred in connecting, converting and transferring the utilities to the machine tool, its controller and any auxiliary systems for the machine (e.g. external high-voltage isolation transformer, electrical/plumbing connectors, vacuum, sifter, hoses, etc.). Any transformers needed shall be hung from the overhead with a minimum distance between the floor and the lowest point on the transformer to be 8’ to keep floor space free. Transformer(s) shall be securely suspended such that none of the brackets, frames or attachment points have plastic deformation during or after installation. All hardware shall meet all code and safety requirements.

4.7.1.3. Storage - Lay-down area will be provided within the vicinity of installation site for storage of

Contractor materials and tools. The Government does not accept responsibility for security of Contractor’s materials or tools. The area must be kept clean and orderly, free of rags, paper and other debris. Failure to maintain area in a clean condition may result in the loss of the area. The Contractor shall be responsible to restore the storage area to original condition after use.

4.7.1.4. Disposal Of Waste - NUWC, Division Keyport is the owner of all waste (hazardous or otherwise) generated within its facilities. This includes waste generated by contractor personnel while working at NUWC, Division Keyport. All waste generated by this contract shall be turned over to the activity for disposal prior to the end of the work shift. All hazardous waste shall be identified, kept segregated and have an MSDS present.

Generation of waste to be kept to a minimum. This waste does not include packaging - see 4.7.1.5.

4.7.1.5. Site Clean -Up - Contractor is responsible for cleaning up site after installation, which includes any touch-up paint on surfaces that were damaged during installation. Contractor shall also clean up and remove all packaging materials from the site and dispose of them properly. At its discretion, the government may retain any portion of the packaging materials. Packaging includes pallets, crates, boxes, padding, strapping, etc.

4.7.2. ON-SITE PERSONNEL TRAINING - Within three weeks after satisfactory completion of acceptance testing of the system, the services of a qualified representative(s) shall be provided for specialized training to familiarize receiving activity personnel with the equipment and to help ensure reliable performance and maximum service life, during normal usage.

4.7.2.1. Training services shall be rendered at NUWC, Division Keyport. Training shall be scheduled and tailored by mutual agreement between the Contractor and the Receiving Activity Point of Contact. Two (2) weeks prior to the start of any training, the contractor shall provide a course outline for government review and comment.

4.7.2.2. The contractor shall provide all training manuals and guides. The government shall provide classroom space in close proximity to the equipment/shop if needed. The entire contractor cost of providing the training

(including travel, per diem, etc.) shall be covered by this contract. The training shall apply to as follows:

4.7.2.3. Operator and Maintenance Training – Training shall be provided for personnel for a period of four (4)

8-hour days, minimum. This training shall include at a minimum:

Preparation of equipment for operation and actual, safe operation of the equipment.

Daily and preventative maintenance, cleaning, and servicing tasks shall be identified.

Trouble-shooting and methods of correction if the equipment malfunctions, with particular emphasis on minimizing equipment down time.

Generating optimum supports in the system software from the desired part to the build plate

Filling the machine with powder

Running the build

Breaking out the build

Processing the powder after the build

Removing the part from the build plate

Getting the system ready for the next build.

4.8. TECHNICAL DATA TO BE PROVIDED

4.8.1. Operator / Maintenance / Repair Manuals - The equipment shall be furnished with one (1) copy of the manufacturer’s standard Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Manual(s). The manuals shall include all mechanical and electrical schematics showing discrete components/block diagrams/wiring diagrams with inputs and outputs identified/system electrical interface documents and drawings for the specific model of all machine equipment/drives/controls supplied. The information contained in the manual(s) shall reflect the unit and its components in the “as built” configuration. A calibration method or procedure for each precision measuring device provided with the equipment shall be included in the manual(s). The information contained in the manual(s) shall be adequate to permit trouble shooting and repair of the equipment by journeymen level personnel. The information contained in the manual(s) shall be in the English language.

4.8.2. Recommended Consumable Spare Parts: - The vendor shall provide a list of recommended consumable spare parts and possible sources for procurement.

4.8.3. PCB Certification - The Contractor shall provide written certification from the manufacturer that the equipment contains no detectable PCBs (less than two (2) part-per-million (ppm)). The certification shall be on manufacturer’s letterhead, and signed by a company official who is empowered to provide same.

4.8.4. PCB Label Plate - A label plate containing the PCB Certification information, shall be permanently affixed to the equipment in the vicinity of the manufacturer’s identification plate. The certification label shall be engraved or etched on wear and corrosion resistant material.

4.8.5. OSHA Compliance Statement - The contractor shall provide signed, written certification of compliance to the requirements of 4.5.3 - OSHA Approved. Failure to provide this certification will delay acceptance of the equipment, and could result in rejection for failure to comply with the terms of the contract.

4.8.6. Warranty - The system shall come with a standard commercial warranty.

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

5.1. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSPECTION

5.1.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements (examinations and tests) as specified herein. The Contractor may use his own facility or any other facility suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in this specification, where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to the prescribed requirements.

5.2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLIANCE

5.2.1. All items shall meet all requirements of sections 4 and 6. The inspection(s) set forth in this specification shall become part of the contractor’s overall inspection system or quality program. The absence of any inspection requirements in the specification shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility of assuring that all products or supplies submitted to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract. Sampling inspections, as part of manufacturing operations, is an acceptable practice to ascertain conformance to requirements;

however, this does not authorize submission of known defective material, either indicated or actual, nor does it commit the Government to accept defective material.

5.2.2. Basic Performance Tests - Basic performance tests shall be conducted by the manufacturer on the primary equipment and all associated equipment to the extent practicable, to demonstrate functionality. The tests may be performed by the Contractor, either by personnel of their service organization directly, or by an independent testing agency.

5.3. INSPECTION AT DESTINATION

5.3.1. Initial Test and Configuration - The equipment delivered with the system shall by inspected by the

Government for mechanical and electrical integrity as follows: All welds shall be inspected for integrity and appearance. Surfaces shall be examined for sharp edges and burrs. Fasteners shall be checked for tightness and if fixed to prevent loosening due to vibration. Paint will be checked for flaking and blistering. Electrical requirements shall be examined for compliance to the National Electrical Code, (NFPA 70/79). The fit of parts shall be observed, with particular reference to the interchangeability of those that are likely to require replacement.

5.3.1.1. Faults will be duly recorded and presented to the contractor for rectification.

5.3.2. Operational Tests - Upon satisfactory completion of the tests above, the equipment shall be setup for an operational test and evaluation. The contractor shall demonstrate the ability of the equipment to perform as required in paragraph 4.5.15. All equipment functions shall be exercised to the extent necessary to prove proper operation in accordance with specification requirements. The system shall function, without failure, for the duration of this test period. If a failure occurs during the test period, repairs shall be immediately resolved by the Contractor, and the tests shall be restarted from the first test. Three failures without completion of the test period shall be considered cause for rejection of the system. For the purpose of this test, a “failure” is defined as any equipment malfunction which requires remedial action to restore the system to full operation in accordance with contract specifications.

5.3.3. Noise Level Test - The Industrial Health and Safety Department may conduct a noise level survey using a certified sound level measuring instrument. If tested, four random measurements shall be taken at the operator’s work position(s) and at each side and end of the equipment. For each measurement, the microphone shall be located on a straight line which is perpendicular to the surface/corner being measured and at a height corresponding to the point of the highest noise level emitted from the surface/corner at the herein specified location or distance from the equipment. Each sample shall be 84 dB(A scale) or less. Noise generated by the work piece shall be excluded in determining compliance of the equipment with the 84 dB requirement.

5.4. PROVISIONS FOR REPAIR AND RETEST - In the event of a test failure, the contractor, at their discretion, may elect to correct the failed condition and request a retest of the system.

5.5. FINAL ACCEPTANCE - Upon satisfactory completion of installation, inspection and testing of the system (5.3), and on-site training (4.7.2.3), an authorized Government Representative shall sign and forward the acceptance document(s) to the paying office.

6. DELIVERY

6.1. The Receiving Activity Point of Contact shall be notified no less then 48 hours prior to the arrival at the site of the contractor’s personnel.

6.2. Material transportation from the manufacturer’s facility to the work site shall be the responsibility of the

Contractor. Limited secured storage areas at the facility will not permit the Government to store material for extended periods of time. Early shipment of materials, without the permission of the receiving activity shall be refused. Any material needed on site must arrive at Keyport 48 hours prior to being needed at the jobsite.

6.2.1. Packing Material - The use of shredded paper, whether newspaper, office scrap, computer sheets, or wax paper, in packing material for shipment to Navy activities, is prohibited.

6.3. Shipping Information - Shipment of equipment shall be to:

Naval Undersea Warfare Center

Receiving Officer

610 Dowell Street, Bldg 893

Keyport, WA 98345-7610

Mark Container(s): "Final Destination: Building 12, Code 32"

6.4. Delivery - It is the Government’s intent that the Contractor delivers a fully operational and functional system meeting the requirements stated herein prior to acceptance by the receiving activity and final payment by the government. Delivery of this system shall occur when all deliverable items of this contract have been received, installed and made operational and the contractor has demonstrated and the receiving activity has confirmed that the system meets or exceeds the requirements set forth in this specification and is ready for Government use.

7. NOTES

7.1. ADMITTANCE TO THE WORK SITE:

7.1.1. Upon contract award, employees or representatives of the Contractor will require access to the activity's

Operations Area (OA) and shall be admitted to the work site only after they have been issued a Security Pass/ID

Badge at the NUWC, Division Keyport Pass & ID Office. At the Government’s discretion, all contractor personnel may be required to get base access via Rapidgate.

It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to collect and account for all identification passes issued by Keyport to their personnel at the expiration of the contract or when access is no longer required and return those badges or passes to Keyport security.

7.1.2. Foreign Nationals or Affiliations - Foreign Nationals (non U.S. Citizens) or persons affiliated with, or employed by, a foreign, or foreign owned company will not be granted access to the activity's OA, without submission of the Foreign National Visit Request/Notification form, approved by the NUWC, Division Keyport

Security Department. Foreign nationals must request base access a minimum of 45 days prior to the desired visit date. There is no guarantee foreign nationals will be granted base access. If Keyport does not grant OA access to a foreign national, this is not an acceptable reason for a contract delay, cost increase or modification in any way. This clause will be enforced for anyone performing work at any stage of the contract, whether it is delivery, rigging, installation, set-up, training, repair, maintenance or any other phase.

7.2. RESTRICTIONS:

7.2.1. Parking - Parking is available at or near the work site or at other authorized areas on the station.

Contractor vehicles must be marked on the outside with the company name or logo or both.

7.2.2. Regular Working Hours - All work is to be performed during NUWC, Division Keyport’s regular work hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday except for Federal Holidays. In no event shall a

Contractor carry on work outside the hours and days specified in the contract without prior approval.

7.2.3. Radio Restrictions - Operation of privately owned citizens band or amateur radio equipment (receive and transmit) within the geographic limits of the activity is prohibited. All radio equipment installed in privately owned motor vehicles must be turned off upon entering the premises.

7.2.4. Privately Owned Personal Computers And Cellular Telephones - The use of privately owned personal computers and cellular telephones by contractor personnel at NUWC, Division Keyport is restricted.