N39040-14-T-0177_Request_for_Quote.doc

N39040-14-T-0177

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

THIS IS NOT AN ORDER

PLEASE PROVIDE DELIVERED PRICES, AVAILABILITY, AND PRICE SOURCE WITH QUOTE

REFERENCE # 14RQ40242

DUE DATE: 4/2/2014 4:00 PM EST

From: PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD

Your company info:

Emily.Bateman@navy.mil

TO:

CONTRACTING DIVISION, CODE 410

ATTN:

PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801-2590

(P)

PHONE: 207-438-6819

(F)

FAX: (207) 438-4193

Cage Code:

BUSINESS SIZE: SMALL LARGE

PAYMENT TERMS ______%______DAYS

DELIVERY TIME: ____________ARO

PRICES DERIVED FROM ( CHECK ONE )

F.O.B. DESTINATION, Y____N____

___COMMERCIAL PRICE LIST DATED

IF NO, SHIPPING COST__________.

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___OTHER ( PLEASE EXPLAIN )

Please indicate your preferred payment method by checking one of the options below. Payment options available are WAWF and GCPC: Government Commercial Purchase Card (up to $100,000). Please ensure that you register for WAWF (www.wawftraining.com)

GCPC_____ WAWF (Wide Area Workflow) _____ *Please note that purchase card orders are not paid up front. Once material is received, a Government cardholder may be contacted for purchase card information.

___ If checked, to be awarded on an “All or None” basis, NAVSUP Provision L70011, PPIRS evaluation procedures apply.

YOUR SIGNATURE___________________________________DATE________________________

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

QTY

Per Week

TOTAL

P01 - Dust Collector (ddC [2 drum]–N)

12 WK

P02 - Dust Collector (ddC [2 drum]–N)

13 WK

P03 - Vacuum Recovery (VRU [quiet]–N)

12 WK

P04 - Vacuum Recovery (VRU [quiet]–N)

13 WK

P05 - Blast Recovery (BMR [3 drum]–2)

12 WK

P06 - Blast Recovery (BMR [3 drum]–2)

12 WK

P07 - Blast Recovery (BMR [3 drum]–2)

13 WK

P08 - Blast Recovery (BMR [1 drum]–1)

16 WK

P09 - Blast Recovery (BMR [1 drum]–1)

19 WK

P10 - Ballast and Interior Tanks (tank [manf]–8)

13 WK

DELIVER TO SUBASE NEW LONDON, GROTON, CT.

POP IS ESTIMATED AS: 4/8/14-9/9/14 = TWENTY TWO (22) WEEKS.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BELOW SPECIFICATIONS.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS:

Addendum To 52.212-1 “Instructions To Offerors – Commercial Items”

I. GENERAL

In addition to FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items” and any other instructions contained elsewhere in this solicitation, the following information is provided:

Objections to any of the terms and conditions of the RFQ will constitute a deficiency which will make the offer unacceptable.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

(1) Vendors shall respond to all requirements of the solicitation document. Vendors are cautioned not to alter the solicitation.

(2) Initial quotes and any modifications thereto are to be submitted to the Contracting Office on or before the closing dated time cited elsewhere in this Request for Quote.

(3) Responses should be submitted via faxed copy format.

(4) Please review all specifications carefully, and make note of all lifting and handling requirements, and all base access requirements.

II. CONTENT OF QUOTE

· Solicitation cover sheet with appropriate blocks completed by the vendor.

· Solicitation pricing pages completed by the vendor.

· A complete and signed Standard Form 1449, “Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items” and executed copy of Amendments, if applicable.

· Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments (if not previously acknowledged).

· Technical Submission to include:

a. Submission of technical information demonstrating compliance with the specifications, including, but not limited to:

i. Brochures pertaining to the pieces of equipment being quoted, to include, but not limited to: pictures or the equipment, and technical specifications of the equipment demonstrating compliance with the PWS and specifications.

ii. The details of any/all exceptions taken to the specification.

The completion and submission of the above items will constitute a quote and will be considered the vendor’s unconditional assent to the terms and conditions of this solicitation and any attachments and/or exhibits hereto. An objection to any of the terms and conditions of the solicitation will constitute a deficiency which will make the offer unacceptable.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items (Jan 1999)

The quotation shall consist of two (2) parts: (1) Technical Acceptability, and (2) Price Information.

Vendors will be required to submit a quote that will be evaluated in accordance with the specifications and provisions of the solicitation. Vendors are reminded to submit technical description as specified in FAR 52.212-1(b)(4).

Quotations will be evaluated as follows:

1. Technical Acceptability

2. Price

(1) TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY

Quotations submitted by each vendor will be evaluated in accordance with the specifications provided in the solicitation, FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors, and Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 and determined to be either acceptable or unacceptable. The Technical Submission must be determined to be acceptable in order to be considered for award.

Technical Evaluation Ratings

If the technical submittal is determined to be “Unacceptable”, it renders the entire quote technically unacceptable. Technical submissions that do not meet the minimum requirements will be rated as “Unacceptable” and will no longer be considered for further competition or award.

(2) Price

The vendor shall submit one (1) signed copy of the completed SF1449, and if applicable, executed copy of Amendments. The prices quoted shall be in accordance with the solicitation, and will be evaluated on the basis of price reasonableness in accordance with FAR 13.106-3. Price Quotes shall be held firm for sixty (60) days.

Vendors responding to this solicitation are advised that, prior to award, the government may request vendors to submit additional information/data to support price reasonableness such as copies of paid invoices for the same or similar items, sales history for the same or similar items, price list with effective date and/or copies of catalog pages along with any applicable discounts. Failure to submit the requested information may result in disqualification of the submitted quote.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Table I:

tpblst Machinery & Equipment Schedule

OR

SYS

lctn sub/mach dd / pier identifier TYPE [style]–SZ arrival date return date dura-tion (wks)

For this Project, P10 as a GROUP quantity is EIGHT various types of Tank Manifolds.

A lease specification — Overview of Requirements Table A1:

Particulate Blast Machinery & Equipment Requirements

P02 ea ddc [2 DRUM]–n Primary Unit flow1:

≥12K cfm @ 10" WG flow2:

≥10K cfm @ 14" WG motor:

≥40 hp & Low Speed duct:

Flexaust® FSP Bridge air:

16"Ø × 2 inlet wye:

16"Ø : 8"Ø × 2 qty:

@ 2 wyes each duct:

16"Ø×25' @ 4 Spec ¶D1:

Dry Dust Collector

Sound Attenuation

Semi-Flex Ducting Utility:

Electric ≤60A & LPA

P04 ea

≥2300 cfm @ 27" Hg motor:

≥150 hp & Low Speed noise:

≤85 dB[A] @ 5 feet filter:

HEPA ≥99.97η @ 0.3μm air:

6"Ø × 1 inlet

(suction)

Spec ¶D2:

Vacuum Recovery Unit

Sound Attenuation

HEPA Filtration Utility:

Electric ≤200A & LPA

p06 p07 ea

#5 ≈250cfm × 2 nozzle vac:

≥700 cfm @ 20" Hg vol:

V1 ≥ 23 CF / V2 ≥ 15 CF

filter:

4 ea @ 1.5:1 air / cloth air:

double outlet size:

≤ 9 FT × ≤ 5 FT

Spec ¶D3:

Blast-Media-Recovery

Thompson Valve® II

Non-Standard Hopper Utility:

Electric 110V & LPA

p09 ea

#5 ≈250cfm × 1 nozzle vac:

≈440 cfm @ 20" Hg vol:

V1 ≥ 6½ CF / V2 ≥ 3½ CF

filter:

? ea @ #.#:1 air / cloth air:

single outlet size:

≤ 7 FT × ≤ 4 FT

Spec ¶D3:

Blast-Media-Recovery

Thompson Valve® II

Standard Hopper is OK Utility:

Electric 110V & LPA

gp

4 larger ▌4 smaller cap:

2 CU FT

▌1 CU FT

sprt:

vertical ▌horizontal misc:

wheels ▌handles air:

150 psig WP pri:

valve 1in+1out sec:

valve × 6 out

Rmk P1:

Tank Manifold [generic] Rmk P2:

Tank Manifold [specific] Tbl P2:

Valves & End Fittings observe the NOTE

Table A2:

Particulate Blast Abbreviations (per MIL–STD–12D) Particulate Blast (PBLST) Machine or Equipment:

[# drum] Drum(s); i.e. the quantity that the unit is designed to accept below the hopper;

BMR [ # ]

Blast (B) / Media (M) classification / vacuum Recovery (R) combined machine, [ # ] minimum quantity for actual or nominal drum capacity for unit operation;

DDC

Dry Dust Collector (for industrial vacuuming and dust collection);

LS | HS

Low Speed motor i.e. ≈1750 rpm (±50) | High Speed motor i.e. ≈3500 rpm (±100);

HP / HTM

High Pressure [3,000 psig] & High Temperature [Hot Water or Steam];

TANK

separate funding SWLIN for TDD of the Main Ballast and Interior Tanks;

TILE

separate funding SWLIN for TDD for repair of a submarine's exterior surface;

TPBLST

Temporary Particulate Blast Systems that support Blast & Paint operations;

VRU

Vacuum Recovery Unit.

Particulate Blast Details:

[exh-C] Clean Air Exhaust [exh-D] Dirty Air Exhaust [exh-F] Fume Exhaust [exh-P] Particulate Exhaust Aft Aftwards (to the back) Fwd Forwards (to the front)

LT

LOT defined in Table A1 Mid Middle (of the ship) Port Port (to the left) Stbd Starboard (to the right) DD Flr Drydock Floor

Capacity Identifier:

–G: Gigantic (–X: Extra Large (–L: Large (–N: Normal (–M: Medium (–S: Small (–B: 61-4 BASE Identifier:

PNSY: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, NH ( NLON: New London, CT ( NBPL: Naval Base Point Loma, CA

Comments (Roman Numeral):

I Nozzles: For the one plus half equivalent large capacity LPA compressors (1500 cfm × 1½ each = 2,250 cfm) dedicated towards Blasting operations to be capable of providing sufficient air to initially all then most of the outlets on the machines, the Shipyard must install brand new No. 5 nozzles having 5/16-inch diameter orifices (≈250 cfm when new then increases × 08 ≥ 2,000 cfm) on all eight (08) BMR outlets (BMR–2 × 3 + BMR–1 × 2) prior to their use followed by a complete replacement mid-way through the duration of the overhaul.

A lease specification — Overview of Requirements (Remarks as enumerated) P1 Tank Manifold [generic]: The function of the Low Pressure Air (LPA) Tank Manifolds are several: (a) they act as accumulators closer to the point-of-use, thus, smoothing out the low-high pressure peaks; (b) they increase the overall reservoir capacity of the accompanying air tank associated with the Blast and Paint (B&P) large capacity compressors (LPAC [v/rad]–L); (c) with its pass-thru function, they support the linear type distribution of the LPA; and (d) as a manifold, they support the spider type distribution of the LPA to the various Blast and Paint (B&P) machines and operators. The envisioned setups are a Forward Low Pressure Air Distribution System dedicated to only support Blast and Paint operations (Fwd LPA−B&P) connected to two each larger capacity plus two each smaller capacity Tank Manifolds all of which is supported by its dedicated (Fwd) compressor (LPAC [v/rad]–L) and an Aft LPA Distribution System (Aft LPA−B&P) of similar configuration. All Air Tank Manifolds (a.k.a. Air Receiver Tanks), whether of a larger capacity or a smaller capacity, shall incorporate the following salient features: (1) 150 psig Working Pressure; (2) a Primary or Main Inlet and a Primary or Main Outlet, positioned either on opposing ends for tanks meant to be laid flat horizontally or the Inlet near the top on the side opposite the Outlet near the bottom for tanks meant to be standing vertically; (3) six each Secondary or Branch Outlets, positioned either three on each side for tanks meant to be laid flat horizontally or around the side circumference near the top and generally evenly spaced for tanks meant to be standing vertically; (4) all Inlets and Outlets shall have Ball type valves of specified sizes plus operators and terminate in a specified size & type coupling with a plastic or metal cap−plug to maintain its cleanliness and for the protection of the coupling in its cross-country shipping or local transit; (5) all Tank Manifolds shall be prepared with the size ANSI Class 150 Standard Bore valves and the size and type of end fitting couplings as specified in Table P2 below followed by a thorough cleaning and/or painting of the tanks; and (6) a series of pictures of each capacity type of tank (larger and smaller) shall be sent to the Technical Liaison. The Blast and Paint Shop (x72) will install their own reducers and hose assemblies on the FNPT threaded outlets.

P2 Tank Manifold [specific]: As a Group (GP), the quantity and type of Tank Manifolds is identified in Table A1: Particulate Blast Machinery & Equipment Requirements (Row E). All of the larger two cubic foot tanks shall be a vertical-stand type with a moisture drain at the bottom and a wheeled (T-type handle on top) version of similar look and construction. All of the smaller one cubic foot (pony) tanks shall be a horizontal-stand type and a dual‑handled version of similar look and construction.

Table P2:

Tank Manifold Inlet / Outlet Valves and End Fittings (sizes and types)

ANSI Class 150 2½" − Cam & Groove 150psig Work Pressure 1¼-inch − Ball ANSI Class 150 1¼-inch − F NPT

ANSI Class 150

ANSI Class 150 1-inch − F NPT

NOTE: Diverging from the size – type of Threaded INLET & OUTLET as specified above must be coordinated with and then approved by the Technical Liaison.

A lease specification — Overview of Requirements (Notes based on ITEM) a−D Sound Attenuation Package (Muffler): In the most recent lease of a machine with a Sound Attenuation Package, the suction of smoldering embers such as smoking material caused ignition of either foreign particulate matter and/or Air Dryer Muffler filtration substances resulting in a catastrophic explosion. All suction type air-handling machinery featuring a Sound Attenuation Package (i.e. Air Dryer Muffler) such as the Dry Dust Collector (DDC) and Vacuum Recovery Unit (VRU) to include the abrasive Blast, Media classification, and vacuum Recovery unit (BMR) shall have its muffler thoroughly cleaned of all particulate matter, if not substantially replaced, and then inspected. Because of the continuous non-stop use of the machines for several months, serious consideration should be given to either recharging the desiccant material within the muffler, replacing the filter element / cartridge, or entirely replacing the Air Dryer Muffler. The Air Dryer Muffler filter element shall feature dual-stages for longer element life with less noise and a relief mechanism that is triggered to divert the air directly to atmosphere should the outflow become obstructed from particulate matter.

A−D Machinery Quality Checklist: A Quality Checklist unique for each machine type shall be developed, abided to in every operational check, and copies shall accompany the machine and sent to the Technical Liaison.

all Vendor Identification (ID) of Itemized and Ancillary (w/ Machinery) Equipment: The Contractor shall uniquely tag and permanently mark all of its ancillary and itemized equipment / hardware (e.g. manifolds, hose assemblies, pipe fittings, duct adapters, ducting, cabling, etc.) so as to differentiate from that owned by either the Shipyard or other Vendors. Tagging alone is often insufficient. Suggest painting the ferrous metal on hardware and the end fittings on hose assemblies with unique and distinct color(s) associated to that Vendor.

All Machinery / Equipment Marking & Tagging: The Particulate Blast Outlets (PBOs) for all major devices as well as other utility line(s) must be clearly marked unless self-evident. Machinery and itemized equipment require tagging to show Project Boat No / Technical Specification Identification (ID) No (i.e. SSN ##/ P##).

NLON

Electrical Cable: Each electrically powered high voltage machine (i.e. 460 VAC) shall include a single length of at least fifty feet (50') for each phase plus ground of appropriately rated electrical cable. Electrical power cables shall be single-conductor copper, mineral-insulated 90ºC or better (e.g. Type R90 / RW90 / T90 Nylon). Electrical cables shall have ends that are compatible to the machine's panel-mounted cam-lock connectors. There shall not be a separate fee for electrical cables so furnished. The Shipyard will install and electrically connect the rental equipment to the appropriate power source.

NLON

Commercial Delivery Access: There are two independently secure areas that commercial vehicles must gain access in order to effectuate delivery. The first is the main Base and the second is an Enclave inside the Base (Pier 15 @ NLON or Pier 5002 @ NBPL). The best method to gain access to the Base is via a RAPIDGate® badging program (info: 877.727-4342). A Project Sponsor would be required if the truck driver or repair technician does not have a RAPIDGate® badge. The Sponsor will need to request a Vetting Form from the Physical Security Specialist (NLON: Robert S. Suplido, 860.694-1790). After the Sponsor has submitted the completed Vetting Form, it will take seven to ten days for the Vetting process to be completed. After the Vetting process has been completed, a one day Temporary Pass to gain access to the main Base will be available at Bldg 174. Further access into the Enclave will require continuous escort. However, if the individual(s) has RAPIDGate® badge(s), the Sponsor can submit an Enclave Access Request Form to the Physical Security Specialist so that badge(s) can be encoded. This would allow vehicle access into the Enclave without an escort. Considering the aforementioned difficulty in gaining Base / Enclave access, it is highly encouraged that the Contractor utilizes transport Vendor(s) with RAPIDGate® badged drivers to the point of transferring locally either the driver or the trailer load for the final destination delivery of the machinery and/or equipment transported cross-county. Also, because of the Contractual Repair Requirements which would not allow for an extended Vetting process (see paragraph B5.), the Contractor must have, for each machine under lease, qualified service and repair technicians with Rapid Gate badges.

B lease specification — Contractual Requirements 1.

Access: To be allowed onto a government Shipyard, personnel must be US citizens and in possession of appropriate personal identification. Proof of US citizenship may be necessary and can be required for access to the drydock environs. Allowable documentation of US citizenship is an official government issued Certificate of Birth or Naturalization (w/ raised seal & not a photocopy) or a US passport (can be expired). Vehicular access requires a non-expired personal Driver’s License and appropriate vehicle identification or registration. The transport vehicle must have the company’s name / logo prominently displayed. Normal commercial delivery access to NLON: (see NOTE) is from 5:30 am to 1:30 pm Monday thru Friday (excludes Federal Holidays). To gain access to the drydock environs, personnel must be escorted and possess / wear their own personal safety gear which includes: safety glasses w/ side protection, hard hat, safety shoes with an ANSI approved reinforced toe box, and, as posted, adequate hearing protection (i.e. ≥20 dB[A] reduction from ear plugs and/or ear muffs).

2.

Delivery: The machinery shall be in a fully-charged, fully-assembled, ready-to-use, and in a first-class-operating condition. Disposable type filters shall be replaced with new (virgin) and permanent (metal) filters shall be clean prior to delivery. The machinery with its support equipment shall be delivered to the site on or prior to the request date. It is incumbent and the responsibility of the Contractor to either confirm or coordinate the date and time of delivery prior to each shipment via the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and/or Point-of-Contact (POC) as designated on the Contract. The Government can provide forklift services for removing machinery from Vendor’s transport during work hours (NLON: 6A to 3:30P). Documentation [B/L] shall accompany each delivery.

Machines shall be functionally tested to include performance of the Quality Checklist prior to its delivery.

3.

Literature: Although the Bidder shall make known any variances to the Technical Specifications, synopsized literature describing the proposed machinery, i.e. Equipment Data Sheet (EDS), shall be submitted with the bid to Contracting for potential review by the Technical Liaison as to whether the proposal conforms to the requirement.

4.

Proposal: As a standard format for comparing potential Vendors, the Contractor shall quote the weekly lease rate for each Item type and capacity based on a minimum lease duration of ten (10) consecutive weeks or as scheduled in the RFP, whichever is less, with the option to extend thereafter. Daily extensions for each Item with its associated ancillary hardware shall be billed at no greater than one-seventh of the stated recurring weekly lease rate. The Contractor’s proposal shall provide credit for any down time beyond forty-eight (48) hours (two days). The cost of shipping (round trip), hook-up, start-up, initial operation, and training shall be included as part of the lease. If an unforeseen circumstance that is not the fault of the Contractor results in the rental period for a particular Item being less than the aforementioned minimum / scheduled lease duration, then the obligation by the Government shall be either for its minimum / scheduled lease duration or the lease rate for the actual rental period plus due consideration for the transport company's actual shipping fees. Price comparison is based on the Government's approximation as to the expected lease duration to include anticipated EXTENSIONS (EXT).

5.

Repair: The Contractor shall formally (written, E-mail is sufficient) inform: (a) the Contracting Officer, Supervisory Contract Specialist, and/or applicable Contract Specialist as well as display on each machine the name and telephone number for requesting repair. The equipment will be operating around-the-clock under a rigorous off-site deployment performance schedule. Within twelve (12) hours (half-day) of initial notification of the need for repair, the Contractor shall have a knowledgeable and equipped technician on the job-site fully prepared to repair the rental equipment. The defective unit(s) shall be repaired within twenty-four (24) hours (one day) of initial notification or, if the original defective unit(s) cannot be made operational, replaced within forty-eight (48) hours (two days) of initial notification. If the equipment failure is not the fault of the Government, the Contractor shall bear all costs associated with its repair and/or replacement.

6.

Return: The Government will dismantle the equipment and provide a temporary storage location convenient for Contractor pick-up. The Government will notify the Contractor as well as the Contracting Office as to when the rental Item has been released and is available for pick-up. The last day of the rental period shall be the next normal workday after the Contractor has been so notified. The Contractor shall be responsible for shipping. The Government can provide forklift services during work hours for placing the equipment onto the vendor’s transport.

7.

Service: Except for daily surveillance checks i.e. liquid levels, the Contractor is responsible for and shall perform all maintenance (e.g. refrigerant charge, oil changes, replace / clean filters, lubrication, coolant refills, liquid top-offs, etc.) for the duration of the lease. Coordinate maintenance w/ Executing POC particularly shut-downs.

8.

Start-Up: If requested by the Project, the Vendor shall: (i) start and run the equipment to verify its operability; (ii) confirm that a set of operating instructions was previously delivered; and/or (iii) instruct designated Shipyard personnel on how to properly run the equipment to include its operation, control, daily checks, & service contacts. For multiple sets of comparable equipment with essentially similar operation, the orientation given to a specific Project on a particular type and/or capacity of machine can be accomplished just once regardless of delivery.

C lease specification — Generic Machinery Requirements 1.

Construction: Except as noted for a particular machine type, units shall be a single integrated framed structure manufactured as a complete entity to include all devices, accessories, and fittings necessary to perform the function for which it was designed. Each unit shall be capable of continuous, year-round, outdoor, unmanned operation even at minimal loading while exposed from inclement (NBPL) to extremely harsh (PNSY & NLON) weather (e.g. deep snow, strong & gusty winds, and/or heavy rain) and varied ambient conditions (–10 to +110ºF & 0 to 100% RH). Machines shall meet State and federal requirements for its type such as the National Electrical Code (NEC) for electrical devices / components and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for pressurized vessels / components. For emission producing machinery as required by the State, the Contractor shall obtain permits for the duration of the lease and affix them onto the units. Machines shall be modular in design so as to act as a stand-alone unit; compact so as to fit in the tight confines of a drydock; portable so as to be transported by forklift and then lifted by crane; and ruggedly constructed so as to endure a marine industrial environment. Multiple machines of the same type and capacity shall be of similar design and construction.

Machines shall be newly manufactured / completely refurbished and factory tested within ten (10) years.

2.

Documentation: Documentation will be located within a water proof case affixed to each machine. Minimally, the documentation shall consist of: (i) Technical Instructions (TIs) such as an Operations & Maintenance Manual, Controls Manual, and/or Electrical Manual with Schematics; (ii) instructions and a diagram on Lifting & Handling the equipment with its padeye(s) Certification; (iii) government Contract Number to include the cover sheet to the rental Contract; (iv) an Equipment Data Sheet (EDS), preferably on a single sheet of paper (can be double-sided), of the quintessential aspects of the rental machine to include a fan curve for machines with built-in air-handlers; (v) simple Operating Instructions, if not in the TIs; (vi) points of contact with telephone numbers for requesting emergency repair regardless of the time or type of day; and (vii) a copy of the Quality Checklist.

3.

Electrical: Electrical components shall conform to a NEMA standard (NEMA 3 or 4) that allows for unsheltered outdoor use of the unit. Each machine shall require only one type / source of electrical power of either 115 VAC +5% / single-phase / 60 hertz or 460 VAC +5% / three-phase / 60 hertz. The type of electrical power required (voltage & amperage) must be clearly indicated on the outside of the equipment, readily detected, and collocated with all other electrical information. If not included in the synopsized EDS, the Vendor shall provide the Project Technical Liaison with the following details: (i) electrical power type (amperage & voltage); (ii) type of electrical connectors (for 3 Φ, specify whether or not equivalent to Duraline E1016); (iii) breaker type/size or recommended capacity for the electrical source; and (iv) whether the machine is furnished with over-current protection. Three phase powered (i.e. 460V) machines shall have panel-mounted male cam-lock connectors equivalent to a single Duraline E1016 for each phase if ≤285A (preferred, permits 2/0 cable) or ≤385A (minimum, but restricted to 4/0 cable) or below and equivalent multiple connectors for greater amperages.

4.

Lifting & Handling: Unless exempted in advance, machines shall be firmly attached to a single rigid metal (steel if ≥3K#) caged frame (base boxed w/ four vertical corner posts and four horizontal perimeter beams at top) with both multiple slots for forklift handling and, preferably, welded lifting padeye(s), which would result in and permit for safe single point lift operation using an overhead crane without special lifting or handling gear. To minimize a rigging delay or postponement, lifting points other than the preferred welded lifting padeye(s) (e.g. holes drilled thru structural members or bolted padeyes / eyelets) will require an advance design review - consultation - analysis by the Shipyard's Rigging Engineer (Code 713). The design safety factor for each lifting padeye or point shall be at least five (5) times the load based on ultimate strength. For equipment with two (2) or three (3) padeyes / points evenly spaced, the machine’s weight can be considered equally distributed. For equipment with four (4) padeyes / points, the loading shall be as if each lift point would support half of the machine’s weight. The strongest preference is for multiple padeyes to be aligned in the plane of the lift (i.e. padeyes point towards the center) and to be located above the machine’s Center of Gravity (CG). If the lift points are located below the CG, then the machine’s CG shall be accurately indicated as to both its elevation and position. The Contractor shall provide certification that each lift point meets the criteria described above by design (5 to 1 ultimate strength & 3 to 1 minimum yield) or by load test (2 to 1 w/ no yield). Such certification to include the Lifting Schematic along with any other lifting data shall be included with the documentation attached to the machine.

NOTE:

The precise weight of each machine to include its caged frame shall be prominently displayed.

5.

Noise: When operating at full speed, noise levels must not be over 105 dB[A] (assumes hearing protection of 20 dB[A]) and preferably, 85 dB[A] or less (threshold for hearing protection) at six feet from the unit or frame unless a quieter noise level is specified. A hearing protection safety placard shall be posted on each machine generating more than 85 dB[A] at the unit's edge or frame. For equating noise ratings of a particular unit, noise intensity (energy) is cut in half, i.e. reduced by 3 dB[A], as the distance is doubled. Hence, a noise rating of 88 dB[A] at 3 feet and conversely, a noise rating of 82 dB[A] at 12 feet is equivalent to a noise intensity of 85 dB[A] at 6 feet.

6.

Prohibition: For a nuclear shipyard with radiological controls, the colors yellow or magenta on either machinery or associated equipment are strictly prohibited unless approval is requested w/ pictures showing the colors prior to bid submission so that the particular machine / equipment color would be known for an RC List of Exceptions.

D lease specification — Specific Machinery Requirements (by machine type)

1. Dry Dust Collector (DDC): DDC [2 DRUM]–N

a. Description: The machine shall be designed for the relatively lighter-duty collection (i.e. suction) of air contaminated by airborne dry dust. An equivalent machine meeting the specified performance requirements for the normal capacity (40 Hp) with [extendable legs designed to accept one or two each drums at the discharge outlet hopper] Dry Dust Collector (DDC [2 drum]–N) is the 12K cfm Cyclone™ as manufactured by Industrial Vacuum Equipment Corporation® or the 10K cfm M10 Dust Collector as manufactured by ECS.

b. Capacity & Utilities:

(1) Airflow: An integrated blower (air-handler) is required for independent operation of the unit in which the blower shall be a centrifugal type fan and motor. With the blower operating at full speed, the airflow in cubic feet per minute (cfm) combined with either the fan's external Total Static Pressure (TSP) in inches of Water Gauge (WG) and/or the motor's power rating in horsepower shall be as stated in Table A1.

(2) Electricity: Electrical power shall be 460 volts nominal (440 volts minimum), three phase, 60 hertz. The electric motor for the blower shall be a low speed, high efficiency, industrial type rated for at least forty horsepower (≥40 hp). Because of limited power, the unit shall be designed for protection via no greater than a 60 ampere circuit breaker. Thus, the motor must have soft-start capability.

c. Filtration: The unit shall be furnished with pre-installed brand new virgin (clean) filters. The filter elements for the Dry Dust Collector shall be a highly efficient excellent moisture resistant media such as a QX grade cellulose or pleated polyester and not paper. The collection efficiency of the filter elements shall be 99.9% or better by weight on uniform flow of particles of one micron in size or larger based on a standard performance test procedure as provided by ASHRAE. The filter housing shall be easily accessed such as via a quick-release type mechanism and the filters shall be of a type that can be readily replaced such as by cartridge elements. To ensure most dirt and debris is removed upon change-out, filter elements / cartridges shall be replaced either via top loading or such that they do not pass through the clean air plenum. The unit shall feature a pulse jet style cleaning system. In the parlance of filtration vis-à-vis "air to cloth ratio", the lower the value for the ratio of the machine's rated airflow in cfm [air] to the equivalent surface area of filtration material in square footage [cloth] the better and shall be no higher than five ([air] ÷ [cloth] ≤ 5.0). The minimum equivalent filtration area for a nominally rated 10K cfm Dry Dust Collector is thus, 2K SF (10K cfm ÷ 5.0).

d. Control: The unit shall include a permanently mounted control board accessible without opening any panels with pressure gauge(s) and other indicators as necessary for monitoring and control. The unit shall be completely wired for safety, capacity, and operation such as a power/switch system with circuit breakers, manual/automatic controller, motor overload protection, high/low pressure cut-outs, energy control system, and/or other essential components. The unit shall be fully controllable under a wide range of loads even though the diurnal and seasonal ambient temperatures vary greatly. This particular Dry Dust Collector's NEMA 4 instrument panel shall incorporate a soft-start package for the motor so as to diminish the power surge during start-up; on-off power switch with indicator light; emergency stop power button; on-off air pulse switch; manual outlet dampers; an inlet air regulator; and a magnehelic gauge.

e. Design & Construction: Preferably, the bottom of the dust collection bin or hopper shall be an inverted double pyramid shaped structure having a fifty degree slide slope or steeper that dumps directly into two discharge outlets without the need of an auger and each of the two outlets shall be complete with an adjustable fifty-five gallon drum cover (manual crank) with an attached flexible hose connecting the hopper to the top of the cover and a manual outlet slide gate or damper with protective screen. If not as preferred and described above, then a manually operated auger is necessary to push the collected debris to a single drum. When the Dry Dust Collector legs are extended, the height of the discharge outlet shall allow for easy installation and removal of a standard fifty-five gallon drum on a standard pallet (i.e. ≥40").

f. Sound Attenuation: This particular Vacuum Recovery Unit shall incorporate a sound attenuation package as an integral part of the unit's design. After its original construction, the machine shall have been tested by a firm independent of the manufacturer for sound emission compliance. The test data shall demonstrate that sound levels do not exceed 85dB[A] at a distance of five feet from the skid when the machine is operating under full load at a minimum of five perimeter locations. Sound data must be submitted with the proposal.

g. Options: The Dry Dust Collector shall include four each sixteen inch diameter by twenty-five foot lengths of high suction pressure (4 ea: 16"Ø × 25'L × ≥5"Hg) semi-flex ducting w/ wearstrip (i.e. Flexaust® FSP Bridge).

h. Transition: The machine's process air inlet and/or outlet piece shall accommodate round flexible ducting to fit onto its external circumference as dimensioned in Table A1. The dimension provided in the table is a nominal size to reflect the inside dimension of the flexible ducting. Actual outside diameter (OD) dimension for the metal transition fitting shall be one-quarter inch less (−¼") with a one-eighth inch tolerance (±⅛") for sheet metal (e.g. 16" = 15¾"±⅛"). For protection / cleanliness, removable weather covers are required.

D lease specification — Specific Machinery Requirements (by machine type)

2. Vacuum Recovery Unit (VRU): VRU [quiet]–N

a. Description: The machine shall be designed for the heavy-duty recovery (i.e. vacuum) of spent dry or wet blast grit type matériel, whether that be steel shot (typically 237 lb / cubic foot) or "Black Beauty" (e.g. coal or boiler slag), from various surfaces. An equivalent machine meeting the specified performance requirements for the normal capacity (150 Hp) with [sound attenuation] Vacuum Recovery Unit (VRU [quiet]–N) is the 2350 cfm Quiet Cube™ as designed & manufactured by Industrial Vacuum Equipment Corporation®.

b. Capacity:

(1) Airflow & Vacuum Pressure: The vacuum portion of the machine shall be capable of producing at least twenty seven inches of mercury or greater (≥27"Hg) as well as producing at least two thousand three hundred cubic feet per minute at that suction pressure (≥2,300 cfm @ 27"Hg).

(2) Extraction: The rate of extraction shall be at least six to eight tons per hour (6-8 tn/hr) dependent on the density of the blast matériel.

(3) Distance & Lift: The minimum conveyance shall be four hundred feet (≥400') with a minimum vertical lift to the classifier / recycler or collection tank from the suction end of the hose of seventy feet (≥70').

c. Utilities: The machine shall require only two types of utility connections – electricity and pneumatic air.

(1) Electricity: Electrical power shall be 460 volts nominal (440 volts minimum), three phase, 60 hertz. The electric motor for the blower shall be a low speed, high efficiency, industrial type rated for at least one hundred fifty horsepower (≥150 hp). Because of limited power, the unit shall be designed for protection via no greater than a 200 ampere circuit breaker. Thus, the motor must have soft-start capability.

(2) Pneumatic Air: Pneumatic air requirements shall be Low Pressure Air (LPA) no greater than ninety psig (≤90 psig) at a relatively low volume for its rate of consumption.

d. Filtration: The unit shall be furnished with pre-installed brand new virgin (clean) filters. The filter elements for the Vacuum Recovery Unit shall be HEPA type with a MERV rating of 17 or better equivalent to the ASHRAE Standard 52.2 Particle Size Removal Efficiency of equal to or better than 99.97η for a particle size of 0.3 micrometer. This unit shall feature cyclonic separation and a continuous reverse pulse filter cleaning system.

e. Control: The unit shall include a permanently mounted control board accessible without opening any panels with pressure gauge(s) and other indicators as necessary for monitoring and control. The unit shall be completely wired for safety, capacity, and operation such as a power/switch system with circuit breakers, manual/automatic controller, motor overload protection, high/low pressure cut-outs, energy control system, and/or other essential components. The unit shall be fully controllable under a wide range of loads even though the diurnal and seasonal ambient temperatures vary greatly. This particular Vacuum Recovery Unit's NEMA 4 instrument panel shall incorporate a soft-start package for the motor so as to diminish the power surge during start-up; on-off power switch with indicator light; emergency stop power button; on-off air pulse switch; on-off material dump switch; on-off vacuum pressure switch; and a disconnect lever.

f. Design & Construction: This particular Vacuum Recovery Unit shall be of a positive displacement design; incorporate an automatic cone vibrator; and include a manhole (typically 10"Ø) for inspecting the loading bin. The unit shall not require liquids of any type either for cooling or for vacuum production. Recycled air will not be used in the vacuum production. Air from the discharge silencer will not be recycled, but rather, vented to atmosphere.

g. Sound Attenuation: This particular Vacuum Recovery Unit shall incorporate a sound attenuation package as an integral part of the unit's design. The unit shall have dual inlet and discharge silencers to include a sound attenuation enclosure. After its original construction, the machine shall have been tested by a firm independent of the manufacturer for sound emission compliance. The test data shall demonstrate that sound levels do not exceed 85dB[A] at a distance of five feet from the skid when the machine is operating under full load at a minimum of five perimeter locations. Sound data must be submitted with the proposal.

h. Transition: The machine's process air inlet and/or outlet piece shall accommodate round flexible ducting to fit onto its external circumference as dimensioned in Table A1. The dimension provided in the table is a nominal size to reflect the inside dimension of the flexible ducting. Actual outside diameter (OD) dimension for the metal transition fitting shall be one-quarter inch less (−¼") with a one-eighth inch tolerance (±⅛") for sheet metal and three-sixteenths inch tolerance (±3/16") for hard pipe (e.g. 5" nominal pipe ≡ 6" ducting).

D lease specification — Specific Machinery Requirements (by machine type)

3. Blast, Media classifier, & vacuum Recovery (BMR): BMR [3 drum]–2 & BMR [1 drum]–1

a. Description: The BMR machine is a combined abrasive Blast (B), Media (M) classification, and vacuum Recovery (R) unit a.k.a. "Vacuum & Blast" (VB) or "Blast & Recovery System" (BRS) machines. An equivalent machine meeting the specified performance requirements for the BMR [1.2K]–2 dual outlet (2 person unit) is the VB–1200 as originally designed and manufactured by IPEC Advanced Systems, Inc. and since modified or refurbished and for the BMR [0.5K]–1 single outlet (1 person unit) is the BRS–3.5 as manufactured by Axxiom Manufacturing, Inc.

b. Capacity & Utilities:

(1) Pneumatic Air: Pneumatic air requirements shall be Low Pressure Air (LPA) no greater than ninety psig (≤90 psig) at a volume for its rate of consumption.

c. Control: The unit shall include a permanently mounted control board accessible without opening any panels with pressure gauge(s) and other indicators as necessary for monitoring and control. The unit shall be completely wired for safety, capacity, and operation such as a power/switch system with circuit breakers, manual/automatic controller, motor overload protection, high/low pressure cut-outs, energy control system, and/or other essential components. The unit shall be fully controllable under a wide range of loads even though the diurnal and seasonal ambient temperatures vary greatly.

d. Design & Construction: The Blast (B) portion of the machine shall be a stacked assembly in which the top volumetric unit (V1) is a Reclaimer Storage Hopper (a.k.a. Storage Hopper or Media Reclaimer). This tank shall process or recycle abrasive "media" such as steel grit via both an air wash system and a turbine vibrator sleeving system resulting in high quality for the reclaimed material. The bottom volumetric unit (V2) of the stacked assembly shall be an ASME coded single "Chamber" pressure "Vessel" a.k.a. "Blast Pot" with outlet(s), quantity as specified, capable of being connected to a deadman type remote via a pneumatic line (deadman remote & pneumatic line NOT REQUIRED). For blasting, the "Vessel" or "Blast Pot" is pressurized. When additional abrasive media is needed, the blast "Chamber" or "Pot" is depressurized via a conveniently positioned "blowdown" type valve and the chamber is then refilled from the "Storage Hopper" above. The Media (M) classification system shall be integrally connected to the Storage Hopper and the vacuum Recovery (R) mechanism. Abrasive to be recycled can be vacuumed into the top of the Media Reclaimer Storage Hopper where it falls onto a vibrating screen. The dust and fine grit particles that remain suspended in the air shall be drawn into a dust collection type mechanism. Reclaimed or "cleaned" abrasive shall fall through the vibrating screen into the Storage Hopper. Debris and paint chips shall be retained by the screen whereupon it may be removed either manually or via the vacuum hose attached to the dust collection type mechanism. The vacuum Recovery (R) mechanism shall use urethane eductor pump(s) to generate a vacuum (negative) pressure with airflow. The filter elements and/or cartridges shall be automatically purged via self-cleaning pulse jets while vacuuming. Additional filter purging shall be accommodated via a switch to engage the dust collector mechanism.

e. Options: The Blast / Media classification / vacuum Recovery (BMR) machines shall meter each outlet with the 1¼" Thompson Valve® II with tungsten carbide sleeve metering valve as designed / manufactured by Schmidt and Axxiom Manufacturing, Inc. The multiple design improvements of this second generation Thompson valve such as a larger aperture allowing for improved media flow into the air stream as well as instant and smooth response to pneumatic deadman controls makes this feature a must for the units. At the oulet(s) to the BMR machine, the Contractor need not provide the vacuum blast gun a.k.a. "head" or "nozzle", nor outer brushes, nor pneumatic hose, nor deadman's switch(es). Such extra hardware will be supplied by the Government.

f. Transition: None.

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