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7. ISSUED BY

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IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

Previous Edition is Unusable 33-134 STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 9-97)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

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(If other than Item 7)

15A. NAME 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

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ADDRESS

SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

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OFFEROR

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

15B. TELEPHONE NO (Include area code) 17. SIGNATURE15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS

IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

18. OFFER DATE

1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

2. CONTRACT NO.

N64498 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

See Item 7

9. Sealed offers in original and 3 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and

NSWCPD BUILDING 4

conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME (NO COLLECT CALLS)

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/ COSTS

2 - 12

X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT X

PACKAGING AND MARKING

13 - 41 42 - 43

J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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X K

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 51 - 54 X

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) 55 - 57 X M

L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

FACILITY

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE

EMAIL:TEL: (Signature of Contracting Officer)

CODE CODE

B. TELEPHONE (Include area code) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( ) (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) CODE 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PHILA

CODE 0221, NICOLE ECKMAN

215-897-2160, NICOLE ECKMAN@NAVY.MIL

5001 SOUTH BROAD STREET

PHILADELPHIA PA 19112

215-897-2160

FAX:

TEL:

FAX:

TEL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

19 Dec 2017

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

[ X ]

3. SOLICITATION NO.

N6449817R5057

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM QUANTITIES

MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM QUANTITIES:

As referred to in paragraph (b) of FAR 52.216-22 “Indefinite-Quantity,” the total required contract minimum will be met by the issuance of delivery order 0001 and the quantity is one (1) Liquid Oxygen Producer, which will either be the first article test unit, or the first production unit if the requirement first article unit approval is waived.

The contract maximum is the total amount of all CLINS. The maximum quantity is not to be exceeded without prior approval of the Procuring Contracting Officer.

WAIVER OF FIRST ARTICLE TEST

The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the offeror/contractor and have been accepted by the Government.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Each Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Producer and Storage

Year 1- In accordance with Section C of the Statement of Work. To be ordered during the period from date of Award through 365 days after. This is the first article test unit. Once approved, the first article test unit will become a production unit. If the requirement first article unit approval is waived, then this unit will be the first production unit.

FOB: Destination

FFP

NET AMT

0002 1 Lot Installation Support Services

Year 1- In support of CLIN 0001. To be ordered during the period from date of Award through 365 days after.

0003 1 Lot Training Services

Year 1- In support of CLIN 0001. To be ordered during the period from date of Award through 365 days after.

0004 1 Kit Spare Parts Kit

Year 1- In support of CLIN 0001. To be ordered during the period from date of Award through 365 days after.

0005 1 Kit Installation Kit

Year 1- In support of CLIN 0001. To be ordered during the period from date of Award through 365 days after.

0006 1 Lot Travel Support Costs

COST

Year 1- In support of CLINS 0002 and 0003. To be ordered during the period from date of Award through 365 days after. Not to Exceed $9,000.00.

ESTIMATED COST

0007 1 Each First Article Testing

Year 1- First article testing at contractors facility in accordance with paragraph 4.4 of the Statement of Work. CDRLS (A003, A004, A005, A006, A007, A008, A009, A010). In support of CLIN 0007.

0008 1 Each First Article Test Reports

Year 1- In accordance with paragraph 4.4 of the Statement of Work. CDRLS

(A003, A004, A005, A006, A007, A008, A009, A010, A0012). NSP.

0009 1 Each Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Producer and Storage

Year 2- In accordance with Section C of the Statement of Work. To be ordered during the period from 366 days to 731 after award.

0010 1 Lot Installation Support Services

Year 2- In support of CLIN 0009. To be ordered during the period from 366 days to 731 days after award

0011 1 Lot Training Services

Year 2- In support of CLIN 0009. To be ordered during the period from 366 days to 731 days after award.

0012 1 Kit Spare Parts Kit

Year 2- In support of CLIN 0009. To be ordered during the period from 366 days to 731 days after award.

0013 1 Kit Installation Kit

Year 2- In support of CLIN 0009. To be ordered during the period from 366 days to 731 days after award.

0014 1 Lot Travel Support Costs

COST

Year 2- In support of CLINS 0010 and 0011. To be ordered during the period from 366 days to 731 days after award. Not to Exceed $9,000.00

0015 1 Each Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Producer and Storage

Year 3- In accordance with Section C of the Statement of Work. To be ordered during the period from 732 days to 1097 days after award.

0016 Lot Installation Support Services

Year 3- In support of CLIN 0015. To be ordered during the period from 732 days to 1097 days after award.

0017 Lot Training Services

Year 3- In support of CLIN 0015. To be ordered during the period from 732 days to 1097 days after award.

0018 1 Kit Spare Parts Kit

Year 3- In support of CLIN 0015. To be ordered during the period from 732 days to 1097 days after award.

0019 1 Kit Installation Kit

Year 3- In support of CLIN 0015. To be ordered during the period from 732 days to 1097 days after award

0020 1 Lot Travel Support Costs

COST

Year 3- In support of CLINS 0016 and 0017. To be ordered during the period from 732 days to 1097 days after award. Not to Exceed $9,000.00.

0021 1 Each Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Producer and Storage

Year 4- In accordance with Section C of the Statement of Work. To be ordered during the period from 1098 days to 1463 days after award.

0022 Lot Installation Support Services

Year 4- In support of CLIN 0021. To be ordered during the period from 1098 days to 1463 days after award.

0023 Lot Training Services

Year 4- In support of CLIN 0021. To be ordered during the period from 1098 days to 1463 days after award.

0024 1 Kit Spare Parts Kit

Year 4- In support of CLIN 0021. To be ordered during the period from 1098 days to 1463 days after award.

0025 1 Kit Installation Kit

Year 4- In support of CLIN 0021. To be ordered during the period from 1098 days to 1463 days after award.

0026 1 Lot Travel Support Costs

COST

Year 4- In support of CLIN 0024 and 0025. To be ordered during the period from 1098 days to 1463 days after award. Not to exceed $9,000.00

0027 1 Lot Technical data

Years 1-4. In accordance wtih CDRLS A004, A006, A007, A008, A009, & A010.

Not separately priced.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

HQ B-2-0004 EXPEDITING CONTRACT CLOSEOUT (NAVSEA) (DEC 1995)

(a) As part of the negotiated fixed price or total estimated amount of this contract, both the Government and the Contractor have agreed to waive any entitlement that otherwise might accrue to either party in any residual dollar amount of $500 or less at the time of final contract closeout. The term "residual dollar amount" shall include all money that would otherwise be owed to either party at the end of the contract, except that, amounts connected in any way with taxation, allegations of fraud and/or antitrust violations shall be excluded. For purposes of determining residual dollar amounts, offsets of money owed by one party against money that would otherwise be paid by that party may be considered to the extent permitted by law.

(b) This agreement to waive entitlement to residual dollar amounts has been considered by both parties. It is agreed that the administrative costs for either party associated with collecting such small dollar amounts could exceed the amount to be recovered.

HQ B-2-0007 LIMITATION OF COST OR LIMITATION OF FUNDS LANGUAGE

The clause entitled "LIMITATION OF COST" (FAR 52.232-20) or "LIMITATION OF FUNDS" (FAR 52.232-22), as appropriate, shall apply separately and independently to each separately identified estimated cost.

HQ B-2-0014 PAYMENTS OF FEE (S) (COMPLETION) (NAVSEA) (MAY 1993)

(a) For purposes of this contract, "fee" means "target fee" in cost-plus-incentive-fee type contracts, "base fee" in cost-plus-award-fee type contracts, "fixed fee" in cost-plus-fixed-fee type contracts for completion and phase type contracts.

(b) The Government shall make payments to the Contractor, subject to and in accordance with the clause in this contract entitled "FIXED FEE" (FAR 52.216-8) or "INCENTIVE FEE", (FAR 52.216-10), as applicable. Such payments shall be equal to ___TBD______ percent ( TBD) of the allowable cost of each invoice submitted by and payable to the Contractor pursuant to the clause of this contract entitled "ALLOWABLE COST AND PAYMENT" (FAR 52.216-7), subject to the withholding terms and conditions of the "FIXED FEE" or "INCENTIVE FEE" clause, as applicable (percentage of fee is based on fee dollars divided by estimated cost dollars, including facilities capital cost of money).

Total fee(s) paid to the Contractor shall not exceed the fee amount(s) set forth in this contract.

(c) In the event of discontinuance of the work under this contract, or any specified phase of the contract, in accordance with the clause of this contract entitled "LIMITATION OF FUNDS" (FAR 52.232-22) or "LIMITATION OF COST" (FAR 52.232-20), as applicable, the fee shall be equitably adjusted by mutual agreement to reflect the diminution of work. If the adjusted fee is less than the sum of all fee payments made to the Contractor under this contract, the Contractor shall repay the excess amount to the Government. If the adjusted fee exceeds all payments made to the Contractor under this contract, the Contractor shall be paid the additional amount, subject to the availability of funds. In no event shall the Government be required to pay the Contractor any amount in excess of the funds obligated under this contract at the time of the discontinuance of work.

(d) Fee(s) withheld pursuant to the terms and conditions of this contract shall not be paid until the contract has been modified to reduce the fee(s) in accordance with paragraph (c) above, or until the Procuring Contracting Officer has advised the paying office in writing that no fee adjustment is required.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

HQ C-1-0001 ITEM(S) A001-A017- DATA REQUIREMENTS (NAVSEA) (SEP 1992)

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

CDRL No. Title Data Item Description

A001 Engineering Drawings DI-DRPR-80651

A002 Welding Brazing DI-MISC-80875

A003 First Article Qual Plan DI-NDTI-81307A

A004 First Article Test Report DI-NDTI-81307A

A005 Technical Manual Validation DI-TMSS-81818 A006 Technical Manual DI-TMSS-81675 A007 Software Development Plan DI-IPSC-81427 A008 Software Test Report DI-IPSC-81440A A009 Software Product Specifications DI-IPSC-81441A A010 Software Programmers Guide DI-IPSC-81633 A011 Conference Minutes DI-ADMN-81250B A012 Training Material DI-ILSS-80872 A013 Travel Trip Report DI-MISC-81943 A014 Contractor Progress Status DI-MGMT-81928 A015 Contracting Officers Management DI-MGMT-81864 A016 Contractor Personnel Roster DI-MGMT-81834A A017 Other Direct Costs Report DI-FNCL-81866

HQ C-2-0008 ASSIGNMENT AND USE OF NATIONAL STOCK NUMBERS (NAVSEA) (MAY 1993)

To the extent that National Stock Numbers (NSNs) or preliminary NSNs are assigned by the Government for the identification of parts, pieces, items, subassemblies or assemblies to be furnished under this contract, the Contractor shall use such NSNs or preliminary NSNs in the preparation of provisioning lists, package labels, packing lists, shipping containers and shipping documents as required by applicable specifications, standards or Data item Descriptions of the contract or as required by orders for spare and repair parts. The cognizant Government Contract Administration Office shall be responsible for providing the Contractor such NSNs or preliminary NSNs which may be assigned and which are not already in possession of the Contractor.

HQ C-2-0009 ASSIGNMENT OF SERIAL NUMBER(S) (NAVSEA) (SEP 1990)

The Contractor shall request serial number assignment, in writing, from the Cognizant Technical Program Office, with a copy to the cognizant Contract Administration Office. The request for serial number assignment shall contain the following minimum information:

(a) Contract number;

(b) Assigned line item number and description;

(c) Assigned type designation;

(d) Assigned model number;

(e) Top drawing number and ID (List of Drawings) number;

(f) Exact quantity for which serial numbers are being requested, including preproduction samples required by the contract; and

(g) National Stock Number

HQ C-2-0014 CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL (NAVSEA) (MAR 2001)

(a) Performance of this contract by the Contractor shall be conducted and performed in accordance with detailed obligations to which the Contractor committed itself in Proposal ______TBD_______ dated ___TBD_______ in response to NAVSEA Solicitation No. N6449817R5057. .

(b) The technical volume(s) of the Contractor's proposal is incorporated by reference and hereby made subject to the provisions of the "ORDER OF PRECEDENCE" (FAR 52.215-8) clause of this contract. Under the "ORDER OF PRECEDENCE" clause, the technical volume of the Contractor's proposal referenced herein is hereby designated as item

(f) of the clause, following "the specification" in the order of precedence.

(End of Text)

NOTE: Paragraph (b) may be modified to reflect that portion of the proposal desired to be incorporated by reference.

HQ C-2-0026 FIRST ARTICLE (CONTRACTOR TESTING) (NAVSEA) (APR 2015)

(a) For the purpose of this contract, the "First Article" is synonymous with the terms "preproduction model(s) and "preproduction equipment".

(b) The First Article shall conform in every respect to the requirements of this contract and shall be fully tested by the Contractor to determine compliance with said requirements. The production equipment shall be manufactured with tools, material and methods that are the same as or representative of the tools, material and methods that were used to manufacture the First Article.

(c) Pursuant to paragraph (e) of the clause entitled "FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL--CONTRACTOR TESTING" (FAR 52.209-3), the First Article shall not be delivered as part of the production quantity.*

* Optional paragraph which may be tailored.

HQ C-2-0033 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY - HIGH VALUE ITEMS (NAVSEA) (JUN 1992)

The following items are subject to the clause of this contract entitled "LIMITATION OF LIABILITY--HIGH VALUE

ITEMS" (FAR 52.246-24):

CLINS:

HQ C-2-0059 UPDATING SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS (NAVSEA) (AUG 1994)

If, during the performance of this or any other contract, the contractor believes that any contract contains outdated or different versions of any specifications or standards, the contractor may request that all of its contracts be updated to include the current version of the applicable specification or standard. Updating shall not affect the form, fit or function of any deliverable item or increase the cost/price of the item to the Government. The contractor should submit update requests to the Procuring Contracting Officer with copies to the Administrative Contracting Officer and cognizant program office representative for approval. The contractor shall perform the contract in accordance with the existing specifications and standards until notified of approval/disapproval by the Procuring Contracting Officer. Any approved alternate specifications or standards will be incorporated into the contract.

HQ C-2-0062 WAIVER OF FIRST ARTICLE REQUIREMENTS (NAVSEA)(SEP 1990)

If the First Article is waived by the Government, the Contractor shall deliver supplies that are identical or substantially identical to those previously accepted by the Government under the following contract(s):

(Offeror to fill in contract number(s), as applicable. See Section M)

HQ C-2-0063 USE OF NAVY SUPPORT CONTRACTOR S FOR OFFICIAL

CONTRACT FILES (NAVSEA) (APR 2004)

(a) NAVSEA may use a file room management support Contractor , hereinafter referred to as "the support Contractor ", to manage its file room, in which all official contract files, including the official file supporting this procurement, are retained. These official files may contain information that is considered a trade secret, proprietary, business sensitive or otherwise protected pursuant to law or regulation, hereinafter referred to as “protected information”. File room management services consist of any of the following: secretarial or clerical support; data entry; document reproduction, scanning, imaging, or destruction; operation, management, or maintenance of paper-based or electronic mail rooms, file rooms, or libraries; and supervision in connection with functions listed herein.

(b) The cognizant Contracting Officer will ensure that any NAVSEA Contract under which these file room management services are acquired will contain a requirement that:

The support Contractor not disclose any information;

(2) Individual employees are to be instructed by the support Contractor regarding the sensitivity of the official contract files;

(3) The support Contractor performing these services be barred from providing any other supplies and/or services, or competing to do so, to NAVSEA for the period of performance of its contract and for an additional three years thereafter unless otherwise provided by law or regulation; and,

(4) In addition to any other rights the Contractor may have, it is a third party beneficiary who has the right of direct action against the support Contractor , or any person to whom the support Contractor has released or disclosed protected information, for the unauthorized duplication, release, or disclosure of such protected information.

(c) Execution of this contract by the Contractor is considered consent to NAVSEA's permitting access to any information, irrespective of restrictive markings or the nature of the information submitted, by its file room management support Contractor for the limited purpose of executing its file room support contract responsibilities.

(d) NAVSEA may, without further notice, enter into contracts with other Contractor s for these services. Contractor s are free to enter into separate non-disclosure agreements with the file room Contractor . (Please contact Director, E Business Division for Contractor specifics.)

However, any such agreement will not be considered a prerequisite before information submitted is stored in the file room or otherwise encumber the government.

PD-C01-ON-SITE SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS TRAINING

(SEPTEMBER 2017) (NSWCPD)

(a) The contractor shall strictly adhere to Federal Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) Regulations, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulations, and all applicable state and local requirements.

(b) The contractor shall ensure that each contractor employee reads the documents entitled, “Philadelphia Division Environmental Policy and Commitment” and “Philadelphia Division Occupational Safety and Health Policy Statement” within 30 days of commencing performance at Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). These documents are available at:

https://navsea.navy.deps.mil/wc/pnbc-code10/Safety/default.aspx

(c) The contractor shall ensure that each contractor employee who will be resident at NSWCPD completes the Environmental Management System (EMS) Awareness training within 30 days of commencing performance at NSWCPD. This document is available at:

https://navsea.navy.deps.mil/wc/pnbc-code10/Safety/default.aspx

(d) The contractor shall certify by e-mail to Paul Breeden (paul.breeden@navy.mil) that on-site employees have read the “Philadelphia Division Environmental Policy and Commitment” and taken the EMS Awareness training within 30 days of commencing performance at NSWCPD.

The e-mail shall include the employee name, work site, and contract number.

(e) The contractor shall ensure that each contractor employee who will be resident at NSWCPD completes the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Awareness Training within 30 days of commencing performance at NSWCPD. This document is available at:

https://navsea.navy.deps.mil/wc/pnbc-code10/Safety/default.aspx

(f) The contractor shall certify by e-mail to Al D’Imperio (albert.dimperio@navy.mil) that employees have read the “Philadelphia Division Occupational Safety and Health Policy Statement” and taken the VPP awareness training within 30 days of commencing performance at NSWCPD. The e-mail shall include the employees name, work site, and contract number.

(g) The contractor shall submit their OSHA 300 Logs (injury/illness rates) within 30 days of commencing performance at NSWCPD for review by the OSH Office (Al D’Imperio). If a contractor’s injury/illness rates are above the Bureau of Labor Statistics industry standards, a safety assessment will be performed by the OSH Office to determine if any administrative or engineering controls can be utilized to prevent further injuries/illnesses, or if any additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or training will be required.

(h) The contractor shall post their OSHA 300 Logs in a conspicuous place where employee notices are customarily posted immediately upon commencing performance at NSWCPD.

(i) Applicable contractors shall submit Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) and Days Away, Restricted and Transfer (DART) rates for the past three years within 30 days of commencing performance at NSWCPD for review by the OSH Office. A contractor meets the definition of applicable if its employees worked 1,000 hours or more in any calendar quarter on site and were not directly supervised in day-to-day activities by the command.

(j) The contractor shall report all work-related injuries/illnesses that occurred while working at NSWCPD to the OSH Office.

(k) The contractor shall ensure that all contractor work at NSWCPD is in accordance with the OSH Program Manual (NAVSSESINST 5100.14). The OSH Program Manual is available at:

https://navsea.navy.deps.mil/wc/pnbc-code10/Safety/default.aspx

Note:

1) Contractors must request an “iNAVY” account to access the documents online. Instructions are as follows:

a. https://inavy.accessrequest.portal.navy.mil/

b. select EMAIL Certificate<<<<-------

c. select Association (CIV, CTR or MILITARY)

d. enter work phone number

e. UIC number: 64498 (entering this will auto-populate the next box to "NSWC Philadelphia") – then hit "NEXT"

f. sponsor: NAVSEA

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

LIQUID OXYGEN PRODUCTION AND STORAGE SYSTEM

This specification is approved for use by the Department of the Navy, and is available for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. SCOPE

1.1 Scope. This specification covers a shipboard Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Producer and Storage System that employs Vacuum Swing Adsorption (VSA) technology to separate oxygen from ambient air, a liquefier based on the Reverse Brayton Cycle and a cryogenic storage tank.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of the list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements documents cited in sections 3 and 4 of this specification, whether or not they are listed.

Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of us in improving this document, should be addressed to: Code 9212, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division, Bldg. 4 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19112 by using the Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

2.2 Government documents.

2.2.1 Specifications, standards and handbooks. The following specifications, standards and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation (see 6.2).

Department Of Defense Specifications MIL-S-16032 Switches and Detectors, Shipboard alarm systems MIL-S-901 Shock test, H.I. (High Impact) shipboard machinery, and systems, requirements for

MIL-G-18997 Gauge, pressure, dial indicating (Naval shipboard use) MIL-S-27626 Sampler, cryogenic liquid MIL-C-104 Crates, Wood: lumber and plywood sheathed, nailed, and bolted

MIL-DTL-15090 Enamel, Equipment light gray, (Navy formula no.111) MIL-PRF-27210 Oxygen, aviator's breathing, liquid and gas MIL-DTL-24784/7B Technical repair standards (TRS) for hull, mechanical, and electrical

(HM&E) equipment, electronic equipment, and ordnance equipment MIL-M-24784 Manual, technical, equipments and systems content, requirements for

Department of Defense Standards

MIL-STD –1472 Human Engineering

MIL-STD-777 Schedule of Piping, Valves, Fittings, and Associated Piping Components for Naval Surface Ships

MIL-STD-889 Dissimilar Metals MIL-STD-167 Mechanical Vibrations of Shipboard Equipment (Type I –

Environmental and Type II Internally Excited) MIL-STD-461E Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference

Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment MIL-STD-1330 Standard Practice for Precision Cleaning and Testing of Shipboard

Oxygen, Helium, Helium-Oxygen, Nitrogen and Hydrogen Systems MIL-STD-38784 Standard Practice for Manuals, Technical: General Style and Format

Requirements

Department of Defense Handbooks

S6430-AE-TED-010 Piping Devices, Flexible Hose Assemblies

S9074-AR-GIB-010/278 Requirements for Fabrication Welding and Inspection, and Casting Inspection and Repair for Machinery, Piping and Pressure Vessels

S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 Requirements for Welding and Brazing Procedure and Performance Qualification

T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 Requirements for Nondestructive Testing Methods 0900-LP-001-7000 Fabrication and Inspection of Brazed Piping Systems MIL-HDBK-470 Designing and Developing Maintainable Products and Systems MIL-HDBK-2036 Preparation of Electronic Equipment Specifications MIL-HDBK-454 General Guidelines for Electronic Equipment MIL-STD-740B Airborne and Structureborne Noise Measurements and

Acceptance Criteria of Shipboard Equipment MIL-HDBK-781 Reliability Test Methods, Plans, and Environments for

Engineering, Development Qualification, and Production

(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of the above specifications, standards and handbooks are available from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)

2.3 Non-Government Publications: The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents, which are DoD adopted, are those listed in the issue of the DoDISS cited in the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents not listed in the DoDISS are the issues of the documents cited in the solicitation (see paragraph 8.2).

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NEMA 250 - Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Max)

(Application for copies should be addressed to the National Electrical Manufacturers Association 1300 North 17th Street suite 1847 Rosslyn, VA 22209) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Rules of Construction of Pressure Vessels (Application for copies should be addressed to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 345

East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017)

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM F1716 - Standard Guide for Transition and performance of marine Software systems maintenance

ASTM Manual 36 - Safe Use of Oxygen System Design, Material Selection, Operation, Storage and Transportation.

ASTM G4.05 - Design Guidelines for High Pressure Oxygen Systems and Fire Hazards in Oxygen Systems

ASTM G63 - Standard Guide for Evaluating Nonmetallic Materials for Oxygen Service

(Application for copies should be addressed to the American Society for testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, Pa 19428-2959.)

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

IEEE 45 Recommended Practice for Electrical Installations on Shipboard IEEE 12207 Industry Implementation of International Standard ISO/IEC 12207: 1995

(ISO/IEC 12207) Standard for Information Technology

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Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International)

SAE J 1739 - Potential Failure Mode and Effects Analysis in Design (Design FMEA) Potential Failure Mode and Effects Analysis in Manufacturing and Assembly Processes (Process FMEA) and Potential Failure mode and Effects Analysis for Machinery (Machinery FMEA)

(Application for copies should be addressed to SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001)

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General.

3.1.1 Requirements. The production and storage system shall be configured for installation in a shipboard compartment and be capable of automatically producing and storing liquid oxygen meeting the flow rate, purity and quality levels specified herein. The system shall produce gaseous oxygen using vacuum swing adsorption (VSA) technology, liquefy the produced gas in a Reverse Brayton Cycle liquefier and store the liquid produced in a super-insulated cryogenic storage tank. The generating and storage system equipment shall be a complete unit process, including adsorbent beds, adsorbent material, oxygen receiver, nitrogen compressor, cycling valves, heat exchangers, storage vessel, controller, etc. as required to provide a complete and operational LOX generating and storage system. Flexible connections, if required, shall be supplied with the system. The system shall be capable of performing its function safely in a shipboard environment, undergoing ship motion (pitch, roll, list), and induced shocks, vibrations and Electro-magnetic Interference (EMI). The generation and storage system shall contain a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or a similar device that monitors and processes various system parameters, i.e. pressures, temperatures, liquid levels and oxygen purity. The control system shall automatically operate the various components necessary to safely generate and store LOX product at the specified temperature, pressure, capacity and purity. Once the tank is completely filled, the control system shall safely place the system in a shutdown/idle mode.

3.1.2 Characteristics. The production and storage system equipment, components, subcomponents, assemblies, and subassemblies shall be constructed for maximum reliability, automatic operation and from materials of construction suitable for a marine environment and the fluid being processed. The production and storage system shall be designed for ease of maintenance by shipboard personnel with minimum training in cryogenics. The production and storage system shall be designed so that any component or equipment failure will not cause operator injury or damage to adjacent components. The control system shall automatically detect out-of-specification conditions, record conditions, and secure the plant safely, at which time personnel actions would reestablish proper parameters. The production and storage system shall incorporate manual override features to permit operation in event of controller failures. The production and storage system shall be constructed in such a manner to minimize airborne noise and EMI emissions.

3.2 First article. When specified (see paragraph 8.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with 4.4.

3.3 Performance Requirements. The liquid oxygen (LOX) production and storage system shall satisfy the following performance requirements.

3.3.1 Producer and Storage Tank System Capacity.

3.3.1.1 Generator Capacity. The producer shall be capable of producing liquid oxygen at a rate of 5 gallons per hour minimum.

3.3.1.2 Storage Tank Capacity. The liquid oxygen storage vessel shall have a 250-gallon capacity plus 10% vapor space at a minimum.

3.3.1.3 Drain. The storage vessel shall have a drain capable of draining the contents of a full tank in ten minutes or less.

3.3.1.4 End User Liquid Supply. The storage vessel shall be capable of delivering liquid oxygen to the end user i.e. LOX cart at a rate of 20 gallons per minute when the storage tank pressure is not greater than 25 psig.

3.3.1.5 Gaseous Supply. High-pressure gaseous oxygen shall be provided at a rate of

575 – 600 scfh and 3000 psig.

3.3.1.6 Cryogenic liquid loss. The rate of vaporization losses from the storage tank shall not exceed 0.05 % per day in a compartment with an ambient temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

3.3.2 Purity and Quality. The liquid oxygen purity shall be 94 %. The maximum level of minor constituents shall not exceed those currently specified in MIL-PRF-27210. The other constituents not indicated in Table 1 in paragraph 3.6.2, resulting from the lower purity requirement, shall be inert (nitrogen and argon).

3.3.3 Airborne noise. Continuously produced airborne noise levels shall not exceed 80

Decibels (dB) at any frequency.

3.4 Utilities.

3.4.1 Electrical power. The integrated production and storage system shall require only one source of electrical power. The source power shall be 440 volts, 3 phase, and 60 hertz (Hz) with a maximum voltage variation of plus 10%, minus 20% of rated voltage at 122 degrees Fahrenheit. The maximum power demand shall not exceed 100 Kilowatts (kW). The average power demand shall not exceed 75 kW. One circuit breaker or overload protection will be provided by the installing activity. All electrical components necessary to ensure proper LOX plant operation shall be supplied and integrally mounted within the equipment space. Each component making up the production and storage system shall be completely wired and interconnected at the factory. All required breakers and overload protection shall be supplied with the producer and storage system and integrally mounted.

All control power shall be obtained from the main input power. The electrical insulation resistance of each independent electric circuit shall have a resistance to ground and to other independent circuits greater than 5 mega ohms. Electrical and thermocouple wire shall be clearly labeled and run through wire harnesses or conduits.

3.4.2 Air/Ventilation supply. Air will be supplied to the production and storage system from a shipboard independent ventilation supply source, which supplies ambient air from outside the ship to the compartment. If air is required for operation of pneumatic systems or other equipment within the LOX production and storage system, the air shall be taken from within the processing system itself.

3.4.3 Purge gas. The reverse Brayton cycle liquefier cold box shall be pressurized to at least 2 inches of water, minimum. The maximum purge gas flow to maintain pressure shall be 40 SCFH. The nitrogen required will be supplied from the ship’s nitrogen distribution system.

3.4.4 Water. If any component or subassembly of the LOX production and storage system requires a shipboard-cooling medium, then that component or subassembly shall be capable of being cooled adequately by seawater at a temperature of 97 degrees Fahrenheit maximum.

3.5 Physical Characteristics.

3.5.1 Dimensions and weight. Each module of the production and storage system envelope dimensions shall not exceed the following: height: 90 inches, width (across front): 147 inches and depth (front to back): 96 inches. The height restriction includes the total height of the system component and the height gained by using resilient mounts including anticipated shock excursions. The clearance necessary for maintenance or removal of any system component shall be within the system envelope dimensions cited above. Total LOX production and storage system weight shall not exceed 11 tons (22,000 pounds).

3.5.2 Operational life. The producer shall be operated in the shipboard environment specified herein for a period of 25 years with no limit on the number of operating cycles. Minimum time between overhauls shall be 30,000 operating hours.

3.5.3 Hatchable. The production and storage system, PSA/VSA and liquefier unit, shall be capable of fitting through a hatch opening measuring 66 x 26 inches, once disassembled. The storage tank assembly shall be capable of being installed in its designated compartment using temporary enlarged opening around existing compartment hatch opening.

3.6 Environmental.

3.6.1 Pitch, roll and list. The production and storage system shall operate at rated capacity and purity under the following specified pitch, roll and list conditions:

Pitch - 4 degrees for an 11 second period Roll - 15 degrees for a 15 second period List - 5 degrees continuous

The producer shall not lose fluids or be damaged under the following conditions:

Operating at a fixed incline of up 15 degrees in any direction;

Operating while pitching at a maximum of 10 degrees up or down from its normal horizontal plane;

Operating while rolling a maximum of 30 degrees to either side of vertical.

3.6.2 Intake air contaminants. The production and storage system shall produce oxygen that will meet the purity requirements as set forth in paragraph 3.3.2 at the rate specified in paragraph 3.3.1.1 when the influent air contains contaminants in the concentrations listed below:

Table 1

Contaminants Concentration maximum by volume Carbon Dioxide (CO2) 1000 p/ml

Water vapor (H2O) Saturated Nitrous Oxide (N2O) 5 ppm

Carbon Monoxide (CO) 20 ppm Methane (CH4) 1 ppm

Sulfur dioxide (SO2) 1 ppm Acetaldehyde (C2H4O) 1 ppm

Acetylene (C2H2) 2 ppm

3.6.3 Intake air temperature. The production and storage system shall produce oxygen that will meet the purity requirements as set forth in paragraph 3.3.2 at the rate specified in paragraph 3.3.1.1 when operating in any ambient temperature between 40 - 122 degrees Fahrenheit.

3.6.4 Intake air pressure. The production and storage system shall produce oxygen that will meet the purity requirements as set forth in paragraph 3.3.2 at the rate specified in paragraph 3.3.1.1 when operating at any ambient sea level pressure between 14.0 to 15.0 psia.

3.6.5 Intake Air Humidity. The production and storage system shall produce oxygen that will meet the purity requirements as set forth in paragraph 3.3.2 at the rate specified in paragraph 3.3.1.1 when processing air at atmospheric temperatures between 40 -122 degrees Fahrenheit and relative humidity between 0-

100% RH.

3.6.6 Shock. The production and storage system shall meet grade A, class I and Class II, deck mounted equipment shock requirements in accordance with MIL-S-901. The use of previous shock tests extensions shall be used to the maximum extent practical. The use of resilient mounts requires the use of flexible interface connections for all shipboard interfaces. These interfaces, including end fittings and adapters (described in chapter

4.3.3 of S6430-AE-TED-010), shall be provided with the production and storage system and adhere to S6430-AE- TED-010. The shock mathematical model analysis report shall be submitted in accordance to DD Form 1423-1, Sequence No. A003.

3.6.7 Vibration. The production and storage system shall meet the requirements of MIL-STD- 167–1, Type I and Type II.

3.6.8 Electromagnetic interference (EMI). The production and storage system shall meet and demonstrate compliance with the requirements of MIL-STD-461 Rev E (dated 20 Aug 1999) for Surface Ship, Below Deck, Metallic Hull installations.

3.7 Materials. The material used shall meet the requirements specified herein. The materials used in the production and storage system shall be ignition resistant and suitable for use in a marine environment and the pressure and temperatures specified. The selected material shall conform to the requirements of MIL-STD-777.

Where no specific material requirements are identified, consult the following publications:

ASTM MANUAL 36, Safe Use of Oxygen System Design, Material Selection, Operation, Storage and Transportation.

ASTM G4.05, Design Guidelines for High Pressure Oxygen Systems and Fire Hazards in Oxygen Systems.

ASTM G63 American Society of Testing and Materials, Standard Guide for Evaluating Nonmetallic Materials for Oxygen Service material.

Safety and reliability shall be of paramount importance in the selection of material, design, and installation of oxygen system components. During selection of piping and component materials, the minimization of fire hazard shall be an important consideration because oxygen promotes ignition and supports combustion. Materials for liquid oxygen service shall consider strength retention at cryogenic temperatures and arrangement for expansion and contraction. Incompatible oil or grease shall not be used. Pipe threaded (tapered threads) materials are not approved. Materials used shall be limited to 300 series corrosion resistant steels, aluminum and aluminum alloys, copper and copper alloys, silicon-bronze, 70/30 Cu-Ni, Brass or Monel. Carbon steel alloys may be used for structural supports, which are not subjected to low temperatures from cryogenic vessels or piping. Materials selected shall be treated to prevent corrosion and provide a corrosion allowance for a 25-year life. Cast iron shall not be used.

3.7.1 Dissimilar materials. The use of dissimilar metals shall be minimized to preclude galvanic corrosion and shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-889 requirements for selection and protection of dissimilar materials. Where dissimilar metal joints are used, the joint construction shall preclude metal-to-metal contact and moisture entrapment at the gasket. Dissimilar metal joints shall not use pipe threads/NPT, tapered pipe threads, explosion bonded or inertia welded (silver containing interlayer between the metals) joints.

3.7.2 Metal in contact with cryogenic liquid. Unless otherwise specified herein, stainless steel type 304, 304L or 316L, silicon-bronze, Cu-Ni, Bronze and aluminum alloys shall be used for parts in contact with liquid cryogen or subject to liquid cryogen temperatures.

3.7.3 Aluminum. When aluminum is used, it shall be hard anodized after all welding and forming are completed on the component or piping assembly.

3.7.4 Nonmetallic materials. Nylon, combustible materials, or nonmetallic materials adversely affected or deteriorated by continued use with gaseous or liquid oxygen shall not be used. All factors associated with their use, such as temperature, pressure and oxygen compatibility must be considered in deciding if a material can be used without decreasing the safety integrity of oxygen systems. Materials, including gaskets and valve packing, insulation and greases, shall be compatible with cleaning solvents as specified in MIL-STD-1330.

3.7.5 Cold Box. Within the cold box insulation jacket, each pipe shall be separated by a minimum of 4 inches (measured radially from the piping surface) from any item of dissimilar material. The cold box shall include removable panels to permit access for maintenance. The entire jacket shall have sufficient insulation to prevent the formation of frost spots when operating at temperature and humidity conditions specified in paragraph 3.6.5. The jacket shall be constructed to prevent leakage in excess of 40 SCFH maximum at 2 inches of water pressure.

3.7.6 Compressor heat exchangers. Material in all heat exchanger tube bundles that contact seawater shall be of titanium, 90-10 Cu-Ni, or 70-30 Cu-Ni. Heat exchanger shells and compression cylinders contacting seawater can be made of non-corrosion resistant material if Zinc anodes are provided in the design. Heat exchangers shall be constructed to be suitable for the specified operating environment. Aluminum in the heat exchange shall be anodized after completion of all forming. Painted or coated carbon steel pipe and fittings shall not be used.

3.7.7 Toxic chemicals, hazardous substances, or Ozone Depleting Chemicals (ODC’s).

The use of toxic chemicals, hazardous substances or ODCs shall be avoided where feasible. Materials used in the construction of the producer shall have no effect on the health of personnel when the materials are used for their intended purpose. Regardless of other requirements, materials and parts containing asbestos, cadmium, lithium, mercury or radioactive materials shall not be used.

3.7.8 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered or environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs.

3.8 Compressors. All compressors shall be an oil free design. The compressor shall be capable of operating continuously at the maximum delivery pressure under an ambient temperature of 122 degrees Fahrenheit without having to stop for cooldown. The lubricants used shall be of an approved type listed in NAVSEA Technical Manual S9086-H7-STM-010/CH-262.

3.9 Vacuum Swing Adsorption unit. The adsorbent used in the oxygen generator shall be nitrogen selective, capable of operating under environmental conditions specified herein. Through its adsorption characteristics, oxygen gas is produced at the required flow rate and 94% purity minimum for feed to a Reverse Brayton Cycle Liquefier.

3.10 Reverse Brayton cycle liquefier. The liquefier shall employ an oil free turboexpander to provide all the required refrigeration for liquefaction of the supplied high purity oxygen gas. The liquefier shall then direct the liquid oxygen to the storage tank at a minimum flow rate of 5 gph. The working fluid used in the liquefier’s closed loop shall be nitrogen gas, which will be supplied from the ship’s nitrogen distribution system. The system shall have a means to provide a sample of liquid oxygen for purity analysis.

3.11 Super insulated storage tank. The storage system shall be designed, fabricated and tested in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel code, section VIII for unfired vessels. The tank shall be fitted with a means to sample its contents and to enable distribution of liquid to the LOX cart fill room at the rate specified in paragraph 3.3.1.4. The storage tank shall have a method for withdrawing the stored liquid oxygen from the tank, pumping the liquid, converting the liquid to a gas and delivering the gas to an external system at a rate 575

– 600 SCFH and 3000 psig pressure. The conversion from liquid to gas shall be accomplished using an electrically heated and thermostatically controlled vaporizer that shall be capable of vaporizing the entire output of oxygen from the pump and heating the gas to a temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. All controls and indicators shall be located at one end of the storage system and be readily visible.

3.12 Piping, valves and fittings. Unless otherwise specified, all piping, valves and fittings shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-777. Glass Reinforced Pipe (GRP) shall not be used. Pipe or tube made from Bessemer steel shall not be used.