N6449820R4017.pdf

CODE

(Hour)

PAGE(S)

until 04:30 PM local time 31 Mar 2020

X

A

X B

X C X D

EX

X

G

F 85 - 96

97 - 107

X H 108 - 112

RATING PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY

(Date)

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)

1 112

(If other than Item 7)

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

AND

ADDRESS

SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

OF

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 1 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 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

1 - 2

3 - 7

X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT X

PACKAGING AND MARKING

8 - 50

51 - 52

J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

53 - 55

56 - 57 X K

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 58 - 64 X

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) 65 - 66 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

X

(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)

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 - REPRESENTATIO NS AND INSTRUCTIO NS

PART III - LIST O F DO CUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND O THER ATTACHMENTS

67 - 83

PART II - CO NTRACT CLAUSES

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PHILA

CODE 0232, JOHN LAMOTTA

215-897-7605, JOHN.LAMOTTA@NAVY.MIL

5001 SOUTH BROAD STREET

PHILADELPHIA PA 19112

215-897-7605

FAX:

TEL:

FAX:

TEL:

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

SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

28 Feb 2020

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

[ X ]

3. SOLICITATION NO.

N6449820R4017

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE OFFEROR

1. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) proposes to award a Firm-

Fixed-Price, Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity Contract with a five (5)-year ordering period for

Membrane Nitrogen Generators and minimal Installation Assistance and Training Services.

2. This task order is being issued as Full and Open Competition

3. The period of performance is as follows:

Ordering Period - Date of Award to 60 Months After Date of Award

4. The Points of Contact for this Request for Proposal is:

John LaMotta

Contract Specialist, NSWC Philadelphia Division

John.lamotta@navy.mil

(215) 897-7605

Gregory F. Kaiser, Jr.

Contracting Officer, NSWC Philadelphia Division

Gregory.kaiser@navy.mil

(215) 897-7215

PROPOSAL

1. This is a competitive procurement. If the solicitation should result in a single offer the Government reserves the right to re-solicit this procurement in order to enhance competition.

2. Offerors may submit questions requesting clarification of solicitation documents via email. It is requested that all questions be received within one (1) week after RFP issuance, as time may not permit responses to questions received after that date to be prepared and issued prior to receipt of proposals.

mailto:John.lamotta@navy.mil mailto:Gregory.kaiser@navy.mil

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Each First Article Test Unit (if applicable)

FFP

Year 1 - If applicable, First Article Test Unit Membrane Nitrogen Generator in accordance with the Section C of the Specification. To be ordered from the date of award through 12 months after date of award.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and

Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 1 Each Initial Membrane Nitrogen Generator Unit

FFP

Year 1 - If First Article Test Unit is waived, Membrane Nitrogen Generator in accordance with the Section C of the Specification. To be ordered from the date of award through 12 months after date of award.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and

Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

PSC CD: 2090

0003 1 Lot Training Services

FFP

Year 1- In support of CLIN 0001 and/or CLIN 0002. To be ordered during the period from date of Award through 365 days after.

0004 1 Lot Installation Support Services

FFP

Year 1- In support of CLIN 0001 and/or CLIN 0002. To be ordered during the period from date of Award through 365 days after.

0005 1 Each Membrane Nitrogen Generator 2

FFP

Generator to be ordered within the five (5)-year ordering period. Prices of the generator when in ordered in the specific time-frame are as follows:

366-730 days after award: $

731-1,095 days after award: $

1,096-1,460 days after award: $

1,461-1,825 days after award: $

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and

Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD

0006 1 Each Membrane Nitrogen Generator 3

FFP

Generator to be ordered within the five (5)-year ordering period. Prices of the generator when in ordered in the specific time-frame are as follows:

366-730 days after award: $

731-1,095 days after award: $

1,096-1,460 days after award: $

1,461-1,825 days after award: $

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and

Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD

0007 2 Each Training Services

FFP

In support of CLIN 0005 and/or CLIN 0006. To be ordered during the period of

366 days after award through 1,825 days after award.

0008 2 Lot Installation Support Services

FFP

In support of CLIN 0005 and/or CLIN 0006. To be ordered during the period of

366 days after award through 1,825 days after award.

Technical Data

FFP

Technical Data in accordance with DD Form 1423 Contract Data Requirement List

(CDRLs) A001-A0031. This CLIN is not separately priced.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work (SOW) for

Membrane Nitrogen Generator

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.0.1 The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is a Department of

Defense entity responsible for research and development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support organization for the Navy’s ships, submarines, military watercraft and unmanned vehicles.

This requirement is for NSWCPD Code 418, which is responsible for in-service engineering support, life cycle management, and testing and evaluation for main propulsion steam systems, secondary steam systems, and auxiliary machinery.

1.0.2 This contract is for supplies and non-personal services. It does not create employment rights with the U.S. Government whether actual, inherent, or implied.

1.0.3 Government / Contractor Relationship

(a) The services to be delivered under this contract are non-personal services and the parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee relationship exists or will exist under the contract between the Government and the Contractor's personnel. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the

Government to provide both parties a full understanding of their respective obligations.

(b) The Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as Contractor personnel and displaying distinguishable badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel. In addition, Contractor personnel shall appropriately identify themselves as Contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence

(c) Contractor personnel under this contract shall not engage in any of the inherently Governmental functions listed at FAR Subpart 7.5 or DFARS Subpart 207.5.

(d) Employee Relationship:

1) The services to be performed under this contract do not require the Contractor or its personnel to exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Government. Rather the

Contractor's personnel will act and exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the

Contractor.

2) Rules, regulations, directives, and requirements that are issued by the U. S. Navy and

NSWCPD under its responsibility for good order, administration, and security are applicable to all personnel who enter a Government installation or who travel on Government transportation. This is not to be construed or interpreted to establish any degree of Government control that is inconsistent with a non-personal services contract.

(e) Inapplicability of Employee Benefits: This contract does not create an employer-employee relationship. Accordingly, entitlements and benefits applicable to such relationships do not apply.

(f) Notice. It is the Contractor's, as well as the Government's, responsibility to monitor contract activities and notify the Contracting Officer if the Contractor believes that the intent of this Section has been or may be violated.

1) The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing via letter or email within three (3) calendar days from the date of any incident that the Contractor considers to constitute a violation of this Section. The notice should include the date, nature, and circumstances of the conduct; the name, function, and activity of each Government employee or Contractor official or employee involved or knowledgeable about such conduct; identify any documents or substance of any oral communication involved in the conduct; and the Contractor's estimated date when, absent a response, cost, schedule or performance will be impacted.

2) The Contracting Officer will, within five (5) calendar days after receipt of notice, respond to the notice in writing. In responding, the Contracting Officer will either:

(i) Confirm the conduct is in violation and when necessary direct the mode of further performance,

(ii) Countermand any communication regarded as a violation,

(iii) Deny that the conduct constitutes a violation and when necessary direct the mode of further performance, or

(iv) In the event the notice is inadequate to make a decision, advise the Contractor what additional information is required, and establish the date by which it should be furnished by the

Contractor.

1.1 BACKGROUND

Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Code 418 serves as the Navy's experts for in-service engineering support, life cycle management, and testing and evaluation for main propulsion steam systems, secondary steam systems, and auxiliary machinery while striving for on-time delivery of ships and submarines, fostering a culture of affordability, and enhancing the cybersecurity of our systems.

The Rix Industries Membrane Nitrogen Generator was procured under NSWCPD contract No.

N65540-13-D-0020 for CVN O2N2 systems along with spare parts kit, field training services, travel costs, training development, and installation support services. The purpose of this effort is to procure a new membrane nitrogen generator with support services and supplies for installation on CVNs during their Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH) as part of ship alteration (S/A)

9285.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall supply a shipboard nitrogen producer that employs membrane technology to separate nitrogen from ambient air that is to be installed on CVN 74 USS John C Stennis during

Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH). The contractor shall demonstrate the operational capacity of the system at the contractor’s facility and ship the system to HII-Newport News VA. The contractor shall provide one competent engineer to perform the following prescribed functions as and when required by the government: on-the job instructions and assistance to Navy personnel

(military or civilian) in the planning, installation, installation testing, check out, adjustments, disassembly, and repairs of the system.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Government Documents

2.1.1 Federal Standards

FED-STD-595, Colors used in government procurement

2.1.2 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-DTL-15090, Enamel, Equipment light gray, (Navy formula no.111)

MIL-DTL-24784/7D, Technical repair standards (TRS) for hull, mechanical, and electrical (HM&E) equipment, electronic equipment, and ordnance equipment

MIL-M-24784, Manual, technical, equipment’s and systems content, requirements for

2.1.3 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-167-1A, Mechanical Vibrations of Shipboard Equipment (Type I -

Environmental and Type II - Internally Excited)

MIL-STD-461G, Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic

Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment

MIL-STD-1330D(1), Standard Practice for Precision Cleaning and Testing of

Shipboard Oxygen, Helium, Helium-Oxygen, Nitrogen and Hydrogen Systems

MIL-STD-38784A(2), Standard Practice for Manuals, Technical: General Style and Format Requirements

2.1.4 Commercial Item Description

A-A-59155, Commercial item description nitrogen, high purity, special purpose

2.1.5 Department of Defense Handbooks

S9086-H7-STM-010/CH-262, Lubricating Oils, Greases, Specialty Lubricants and Lubricating Systems

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

(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.)

2.2 Non-Government Publications

2.2.1 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)

2.2.2 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Rules of Construction of Pressure

Vessels

ASME PTD 9, Displacement compressors Performance Test Code

(Application for copies should be addressed to the American Society of Mechanical

Engineers, 345 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017)

2.2.3 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

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics

Engineers, IEEE, P.O. Box 6804, Piscataway, NJ 08854-6804)

2.2.4 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 the SAE International, 400

Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001)

2.2.5 Compressed Gas Association (CGA)

CGA G-10.1, Commodity specification for nitrogen

(May be obtained from the Compressed Gas Association, Inc. 1725 Jefferson

Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202)

2.2.6 International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2015 – Quality Systems

The Contractor shall reference and utilize the latest version available when performing tasks within this SOW.

3.0. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General

3.1.1 Requirements: The production system shall be configured for installation in a shipboard compartment and be capable of automatically producing nitrogen meeting the flow rate, purity and quality levels specified herein. Product nitrogen will be produced using membrane generation technology assembled in a single skid package. The system shall be capable of performing its function safely in a shipboard environment, undergoing ship’s motion (pitch, roll, list), and induced shock, vibrations, and Electro-magnetic interference (EMI). The producer shall contain a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or a similar device that monitors process conditions (pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and nitrogen purity) automatically to control the various components necessary to safely generate nitrogen at the specified pressure, flow, and purity. The producer shall be capable of operating in either manual or automatic modes. In automatic mode, the producer may go into standby mode to allow continuous operation when demand ceases or delivery pressure reaches 5000 psig. The producer shall continue to operate for 10-15 minutes in the standby mode; if no further demand is required during the 10-15 minute standby period, the producer shall shut down. In the manual mode the producer automatically shuts down with no standby mode when 5000 psig is reached.

3.1.2 Characteristics. The production system equipment, components, subcomponents, assemblies and subassemblies shall be constructed for maximum reliability and from materials and construction suitable for a marine environment and the fluid being processed. The nitrogen membrane generator shall be designed for ease of maintenance by shipboard personnel. The 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 can reestablish proper parameters. The system shall incorporate manual override features to permit operation in the event of controller failures. The system shall be constructed in such a manner as to minimize air borne noise and EMI emissions.

3.2 First Article Test Unit. When specified, a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection in accordance with paragraph 4.3.

3.3 Performance Requirements. The membrane nitrogen generator shall satisfy the following performance requirements.

3.3.1 Capacity. The nitrogen generator shall be capable of continuously producing not less than 99.5% purity nitrogen at a minimum storage flask accumulation rate of 24

SCFM while processing atmospheric air as specified in paragraphs 3.6.2 through 3.6.5.

3.3.2 Purity and Quality. Purity of the nitrogen produced shall be 99.5 % or greater, shall meet the requirements of A-A-59155, Type I (gaseous), Class 1 (oil-free), Grade B, and meet the following requirement for particulate, moisture, and hydrocarbon content: the product gas generated by the membrane nitrogen generator shall be a combination of

Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon, and trace contaminant gases normally found in ambient air;

the product constituent shall not exceed 0.5% oxygen, 0.02 mg/L moisture and 50-ppm total hydrocarbons; no odor shall be detectable from the product. Use of a 10-micron filter on the discharge of the unit ensures compliance with the particulate size requirement.

3.3.3 Product Gas Delivery Pressure. The generator shall be capable of delivering nitrogen product gas at pressures up to 5200 psig under all ambient conditions specified herein.

3.3.4 Air Borne 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 system shall require only one source of electrical power. The source power shall be 440 volts, 3 phase, 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 75 Kilowatts (kW). The average power demand shall not exceed 60 kW. One circuit breaker or overload protection will be provided by the installing activity. All electrical components necessary to ensure proper operation of the nitrogen producer shall be supplied and integrally mounted within the equipment. Each component making up the producer system shall be completely wired and interconnected.

All required breakers and overload protection shall be supplied and integrally mounted. All control power shall be obtained from the main input power. No types of power other than electrical shall be used. 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 and/or conduits.

3.4.2 Air Supply. Intake air at the conditions specified in paragraph 3.6.2 through 3.6.5 will be supplied to the production system from an independent ventilation supply. If air is required for operation of pneumatic systems or other equipment within the nitrogen producer, the air shall be taken from within the processing system itself.

3.4.3 Water: If any component or subassembly of the membrane nitrogen generator requires a shipboard-cooling medium, then that component or subassembly shall be capable of using seawater at a temperature of 85 degrees Fahrenheit to 97 degrees

Fahrenheit maximum.

3.5 Physical Characteristics

3.5.1 Dimensions and Weight: The system envelope dimensions shall not exceed 90 inches height, 147 inches width, and 48 inches depth. The height restriction includes the total height of the system component and the height gained by using resilient mounts including anticipated shock excursions. Maintenance clearances for any system component shall be considered as part of the dimensional restriction cited above. Total system weight, excluding mounting hardware, shall not exceed 3 tons (6000 pounds).

3.5.2 Operational Life: Each unit 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 nitrogen production system shall be capable of fitting through a hatch opening measuring 66 x 26 inches.

3.6 Environmental

3.6.1 Pitch, Roll and List.: Each unit 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

Each unit 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. Each unit shall produce nitrogen that will meet the purity requirements as set forth in paragraph 3.3.2 at the rate specified in paragraph 3.3.1 when the influent air contains contaminants in the concentrations listed below:

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

Ozone (O3) 0.8 ppm

3.6.3 Intake Air Temperature: Each unit shall produce nitrogen that will meet the purity operating in any ambient temperature between 40-122 degrees Fahrenheit. Under extreme ambient conditions, such as temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, 20 SCFM shall be sufficient as it still satisfies average shipboard demand.

3.6.4 Intake Air Pressure: Each unit shall produce nitrogen that will meet the purity operating at any ambient sea level pressure between 14.0 to 15.0 psi.

3.6.5 Intake Air Humidity. Each unit shall produce nitrogen that will meet the purity processing air at atmospheric temperatures between 40 – 122 degrees Fahrenheit and relative humidity between 0-95% RH (non condensing).

3.6.6 Shock. Each unit shall meet Grade A, Class I and/or Class II, deck mounted equipment shock requirements in accordance with MIL-DTL-901E. 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 shall be provided with the production system. (CDRL A012, A013, A014)

3.6.7 Vibration. Each unit shall meet the requirements of MIL-STD-167–1A

Type I and Type II. (CDRL A015, A016)

3.6.8 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). Each unit shall meet and demonstrate compliance with the requirements of MIL-STD-461 Rev G (dated 11 Dec 2015) for Surface

Ship, Below Deck, Metallic Hull installations. (CDRL A017, A018)

3.7 Materials: The materials used shall meet the requirements specified herein. The selected material shall conform to the requirements of MIL-STD-777 with the following exceptions: brazed base bosses are not allowed. The materials used in the nitrogen system shall be suitable for use in a marine environment at the pressures and temperatures specified. Incompatible oil or grease shall not be used. Pipe threaded (tapered threads) materials are not approved, except in certain auxiliary equipment approved by NSWCPD. Materials used shall be limited to 300 series corrosion resistant steels, copper and copper alloys, silicon-bronze, 70/30 Cu-Ni, brass, aluminum, ductile iron, or

Monel. Carbon steel alloys may be used for structural supports. Materials selected shall be treated to prevent corrosion and provide a corrosion allowance for a 25-year life. Cast iron shall not be used except when used in a lubricated environment not subject to marine contaminates.

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.

3.7.2 Nonmetallic Materials. Nylon, combustible materials, or nonmetallic materials adversely affected or deteriorated by continued use shall not be used. Materials, including gaskets and valve packing’s, shall be compatible with cleaning solvents as specified in

MIL-STD-1330D(1).

3.7.3 Compressor Heat Exchangers. Material in all heat exchanger tube bundles that contact seawater shall be titanium 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 their intended operating environment. Painted or coated carbon steel pipe and fittings shall not be used.

3.7.4 Toxic Chemicals, Hazardous Substances, or Ozone Depleting Chemicals

(ODC’s). The use of toxic chemicals, hazardous substances, or ODCs shall be avoided whenever 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.

3.7.5 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.

3.8 Compressors: All compressors shall be an oil free design. The compressor shall be capable of operating continuously at the maximum delivery pressure (5000 psig) under environmental conditions specified herein without having to stop for cool-down. The lubricants used shall be of an approved type listed in NAVSEA Technical manual S9086-H7-STM-010/CH-262.

3.9 Nitrogen Separation Modules: Membrane modules used in the generator shall be semi-permeable membrane gas separation modules capable of processing air from a suitable oil free air compressor and through its selectivity, permeability and solubility characteristic output a product gas conforming to the capacity and quality requirements indicated in paragraphs 3.3.1 and 3.3.2, respectively. The modules shall be capable of withstanding the environment in which they will be used. Otherwise, they shall be protected against chemical attacks from atmospheric contaminants, using known state of the art technology for their separation, such as dust filter, coalescent filter, ozone eliminators, etc.

3.10 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. Piping, valves and fittings containing tapered pipe threads are not approved. Piping/tubing joints and terminals shall use straight threads with a face type O-ring seal, gasket or equivalent. O-rings used in the system piping shall be made of fluorocarbon material. Flexible hose connections are acceptable where installation on resilient mounts is required.

3.11 Vessels. Pressure containing vessels shall be in accordance with the ASME Boiler

Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII for unfired pressure vessels.

3.12 Pressure Gauges: If used to manually operate the system, pressure gauges shall be simplex for indicating gauge pressure. Only pressure gauges utilizing a C-type bourdon tube as the elastic element shall be used for nitrogen service. The bore diameter throughout the element shall be not less than .025 inch. Liquid filled gauges shall not be used for nitrogen service. The gauge shall have a circular scale; dial configuration, style, pointer rotation and pointer interface shall be in accordance with ANSI B40.1.

3.13 Pressure Transmitters: Pressure transmitters shall be 4-20 mA, two-wire, loop powered type. Dedicated pressure transmitters shall be provided to measure critical pressures.

3.14 Flow Meters: Flow meters shall be two-wire differential pressure cell transmitter type, employing a rupture proof bellows design. Flow meters shall have a LCD indicator and shall generate a 4-20 mA output. Meters will read in inches of water or pounds per hour and shall be accurate to within plus or minus 4 percent of actual flow measurements. Normal operating readings shall be indicated within the middle one-third range of the indicator. The indicator shall be installed on a common instrumentation panel and/or the PLC display and measure, as a minimum, the production rate of the system in SCFM.

3.15 Temperature Indicating System: A temperature indicating system measuring critical temperatures within the system shall be provided for automatic and manual operation.

The system shall consist of individually installed resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) which are connected to one common temperature-indicating unit mounted on the front of the generator components and to the PLC input/output modules.

3.16 Intake Filter: Adequate intake filters shall be used to prevent particulate matter, fluids and other contaminants from potentially damaging membrane modules. The filter shall be removable and cleanable.

3.17 Product Filter: A 10-micron product filter shall be provided to prevent contaminating the shipboard nitrogen distribution system. The filter shall contain a removable and cleanable CRES

300 series filter element or suitable replacement element.

3.18 Product Purity Analyzer: The producer shall be provided with a gaseous analyzer that is capable of measuring the nitrogen gas streams. The analyzer shall be of paramagnetic type

(Servomex Model 1800) accurate to within plus or minus 0.1 percent for measuring nitrogen purity. When nitrogen purity drops below 99.5 percent, the analyzer shall send a signal to dispose of or recycle the impure nitrogen. The delivery of nitrogen to storage when within purity specifications shall be automatic. Analyzer calibration equipment suitable for ship operator use and stowage shall be provided with the nitrogen producer, and shall include: calibration gas, cylinders, associated hoses, fittings, regulators, etc.

3.19 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC): A PLC or similar device programmed for complete, safe and reliable operation shall be contained within the oxygen generation and storage system. The PLC shall automatically sense control system parameters (temperature, pressure, bulk purity, etc,) and energize the system, produce and store nitrogen product in accordance with the capacity and purity requirements of this specification. The PLC shall be designed so that installation, operation, inspection, maintenance and adjustments can be accomplished without causing injury or damage to equipment. It shall be designed so that one failure will not cause or produce an unsafe condition nor shall it cause a ripple effect. The PLC’s electrical system shall provide built-in safety features comprised of both hardware and software to guarantee safe system operation. The controller shall incorporate safety features for out of tolerance electrical voltages, and current. The PLC shall automatically detect out-of-specification conditions, record conditions, and secure the plant safely, at which time personnel actions would reestablish proper parameters.

All software executables (PLC and PC), PLC ladder logic and PC source code; software tools

(and/or licenses if applicable) and other software support information shall be provided with the producer. If PLC is password protected those passwords shall be supplied with the producer.

(CDRL A024, A025, A029)

3.19.1 Program Requirements: The PLC shall be programmed to include functionality for

Controlling, Alarming, and Data Storage (alarms and data). Data values shall be scaled in standard U.S. engineering units (PSI, Deg F, Gallons, Pounds, Feet/Inches etc.) in the PLC throughout the program, and made available to the operator interface and network as such.

The PLC shall detect and record alarm conditions and shutdown data (i.e. overpressure conditions, controller memory faults, controller execution faults, heater over temperature and out of specification product purity levels) in the central processing unit for failure analysis. The failure data (time and date of system failure/shutdown as well as vital information on temperature, pressure, flow, liquid levels and valve position) shall be available for downloading.

3.19.2 Inputs/Outputs (I/O): The controller shall have sufficient I/O capability to input all process variables required for safe operation and output all manipulated variables required to completely and safely control the nitrogen production system. In addition, inputs for the following process variables are required to be entered into the controller for monitoring and remote data acquisition purposes: temperature, pressure, flow rate, and product purity.

The generation system shall be provided with all necessary analog and digital interfaces to enable safe control of nitrogen production at the specified purity and rates. Provisions shall also be made to accept the analog/digital interface necessary as follows:

3.19.2.1 A remote emergency stop (kill) switch located just outside of the nitrogen producer compartment.

3.19.2.2 Signal interface from and to Damage Control (DC) Central to alert personnel staffing this space of an abnormal operational condition.

3.19.2.3 Ventilation failure alarm interlock.

3.19.3 Network: The PLC shall be provided with network interfaces for Ethernet and/or

Serial interfaces. The Ethernet interface must support both TCP/IP and UDP/IP protocols.

The serial interface must support IEEE 1174 standard which adds interface functionality to serial communication links. This communication port shall allow temporary installation of a portable laptop to enable displaying information in the event of display failures.

3.19.4 Memory: The PLC shall be equipped with sufficient memory to perform all of the above functions. The PLC microprocessor shall operate the producer, store pertinent data and transmit data to a graphical display via the computer.

3.19.5 Programming Interface: The PLC shall be equipped with a local programming interface for a standard laptop computer using programming software. Software shall conform to requirements detailed in section 3.19.8. Controller software shall not be used as a final safety check for over temperature and over pressure fault detection. The controller shall be programmed for data acquisition from pressure and temperature transducers, differential pressure transducers, analog inputs and outputs and any other pertinent data points. The PLC shall input system parameters and shall use this data to provide operator prompting for system start up, operation, shutdown, emergency start up and shut down via a PC computer interface.

3.19.6 Power Supply: The PLC power supply shall be sufficient to power all the modules

(Processor, I/O, Network). Controller, computer and graphics display power shall be obtained from the main input power of the producer. These power supplies shall be able to withstand/tolerate a 10% to 15% variation in line voltage and frequency change. When the voltage or frequency exceeds 1 to 3 AC cycles in duration the power supply shall issue a shutdown command to the processor.

3.19.7 Operator Interface (OI): The PLC shall be equipped with a direct interface to a programmable OI display in combination with switches and pushbuttons. The OI shall be a flat panel color touch screen display with programmable screen views. The OI shall contain graphical (programmable) pushbuttons and data displays as required for an operator to manually control and view all processes required for safe nitrogen producer operation such as failure messages and diagnostic information to assist in operation and troubleshooting. The OI shall have separate screen views for alarming, trending, operator control and process monitoring of the nitrogen producer. Furthermore, the following OI are required (combination OI display, switches, and buttons): Power ON/OFF, Auto/Manual, Start, Stop, and indicators for Power ON, Warm-up Mode, Running, Standing By, etc. The PLC shall be capable of accepting input from the operator to allow for emergency operation. The operator shall be able to monitor and modify maintenance requirement messages, access troubleshooting test functions and monitor alarm set points and incident histories. The controller shall also be capable of interfacing with a computer and/or a touch screen display to enable transmission of real time data when prompted. The data recorder shall be able to download and record information from the controller processor via a suitable and portable communication interface (e.g. an RS-232 or RJ-45 port).

3.19.7.1 Operator Screen View: The operator screen view shall provide a means for the operator to control the nitrogen producer. It shall have the ability to start and stop the producer via soft pushbuttons, and to manually take control of start up and shut down. Hard-wired buttons are acceptable provided they are located in close proximity to the PLC screen.

3.19.7.2 Alarm Screen View: The alarm screen view shall provide a display of all relevant alarm conditions associated with the nitrogen producer. The alarm screen shall provide a means for the operator to acknowledge and clear alarm conditions as appropriate.

3.19.7.3 Trend Screen View: The Trend screen view shall provide a means to graphically view several processes in real-time.

3.19.7.4 Process Monitoring Screen View: The process monitoring screen view shall provide a graphical view of the most relevant process variable to provide the operator a quick view of the nitrogen producer operation. It shall contain only the most relevant parameters (purity, pressures, temperatures, flows) needed to assess operation. Secondary level graphical views may be provided for display of additional detailed data parameters.

3.19.8 PLC/PC Software Documentation: All software (PLC and PC) shall be developed in compliance with IEEE/EIS 12207. If commercially available software meets all requirements specified herein, compliance to IEEE/EIS 12207 is not required. This would only be allowed if the commercially available software is utilized “as is” and NO software changes are required. Compliance with IEEE 12207 requires that all software development shall be planned, managed and documented appropriately throughout the software development life cycle. Those requirements of IEEE/EIS 12207 that are to be adhered to during the software development lifecycle shall be identified in the Statement of Work

(SOW), Contract Deliverable Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and the associated Data

Information Descriptions (DIDs). All developed software must have defined software requirements that are traceable from design to code and test. All software requirements must be consistent, feasible and verifiable. All developed software executables, source code and documentation shall be the property of the US Navy. The software shall NOT be considered proprietary. If passwords or other security measures are employed, those passwords, security measures and codes shall be delivered with the producer.

Commercially available software for PC and PLC communication can be used to enable the prompts/interactions stated herein. If this option is pursued, the government shall be supplied with all rights and licensing agreements for use of said software. All embedded software shall not be susceptible to potential viruses when using communication ports specified herein. (CDRL A023, A030)

3.20 Hour Meters: A cumulative hour meter capable of recording up to a minimum of

99,999 hours shall be provided.

3.21 Master Switch Shutdown: The producer shall be provided with a master switch to shutdown all production equipment in the event of an emergency.

3.22 Motors and Controllers: Motors and controllers shall be in accordance with paragraph 33.6 of IEEE 45: “Electrical equipment in hazardous locations should be of a type suitable for such locations (Class, Division, or Zone and Group) and be type tested and certified or listed to a specific American national product standard by an independent testing laboratory acceptable to the regulatory authority (authority having jurisdiction)”.

3.23 Enclosures: Enclosures shall be NEMA 3 as defined by NEMA 250.

3.24 Valves:

3.24.1 Control valves: Valves shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-777 and as specified herein. Gate valves shall not be used in any throttling service. Valves shall have replaceable seats and discs. All control valves shall be equipped with an actuator-positioner assembly for automatic operation.

3.24.2 Drain Valves: A valve for oil sampling with locking device on the valve or cap shall be included on the compressors. Drain valves shall also be supplied to enable draining the heat exchangers.

3.24.3 Automatic Shut Off and Safety Valves: Electrically operated automatic shut-off valves shall be furnished with electric actuators at the producer or compressor air inlet. The generation process shall be protected from abnormal pressures by safety valves. Safety valves shall be located in one region to facilitate inspection and shall be equipped with flanged or union type outlets connected to a single vent header. Safety valves shall conform to MIL-S-16032 or be approved by NAVSEA.

3.24.4 Check Valve: A check valve shall be supplied and installed on the nitrogen compressor discharge to protect the compressor from nitrogen distribution system surges.

3.25 Pressure Switch: A pressure switch capable of interacting with the PLC and the shipboard distribution system pressure shall be supplied with the unit to enable automatic start and stop of the generating system.

3.26 Welding/Brazing: Welding shall be in accordance with NAVSEA S9074-ARGIB-

010/278. All welding procedures and personnel shall be qualified in accordance with

S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248. All brazing shall be performed in accordance with MIL-HDBK-1890.

No component or piping system shall be soldered.

3.27 Paint: When tested the color shall match color number 26307 of FED-STD-595.

3.28 Flexibility: When tested in accordance with MIL-DTL-15090 the enamel shall show no evidence of cracking or flaking.

3.29 Ergonomics: MIL-STD-1472 takes precedence for ergonomics requirements not provided in this section. (CDRL A007)

3.29.1 Access: Adequate space shall be provided for personnel, their equipment, and free volume for the movements and activities that are required during operation and maintenance tasks under normal and emergency conditions.

3.29.2 Fail-safe: A fail-safe design shall be provided in those areas where failure can cause catastrophe through damage to equipment, injury to personnel, or inadvertent operation of critical equipment.

3.29.3 Simplicity of Design: The equipment shall represent the simplest design consistent with functional requirements and expected service conditions. It shall be capable of being operated, maintained and repaired in the specified operational environment by personnel with a minimum of training.

3.29.4 Functional Use of Colors: Where not in conflict with color codes specified herein, colors used for functional purposes (e.g. visual displays, controls, workspaces, equipment connections) shall accommodate users with color deficient vision.

3.29.5 Hazard Protection: Personnel protection from thermal, toxicological, radiological, mechanical, electrical, electromagnetic, pyrotechnic, visual, and other hazards shall be provided.

3.30 Reliability and Maintainability: The Mean Time between Failure (MTBF) shall not be less than 10,000 hours and a Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) of not greater than 4 hours. The scheduled general overhaul periodicity shall be at a minimum 10,000 operating hours for all wear parts excluding valves, rings, and filters. The minimum run time before maintenance of filters shall be

1000 hours. No more than 200 man-hours shall be required for all maintenance, planned and unplanned, between 10,000 hour overhauls. Required skill level for all maintenance, excluding overhauls, shall be shipboard level. Required skill level for overhauls shall be intermediate level.

(CDRL A004, A005)

3.31 Operating Cycle: The producer shall generate nitrogen at rated capacity within 15 to 20 minutes of start-up at ambient temperature. Upon starting the producer, it shall be capable of operating continuously and in a steady-state mode of operation for at least six hours at a time, with up to six start-ups per 24 hours. The producer shall power up automatically when system pressure drops to 4,000 psig and shall run until system pressure is restored to 5,000 psig. At that time, the producer shall run for 10-15 minutes in standby mode in anticipation of further demand. If no such demand is created, the producer shall safely shut down.

3.32 Identification Plates and Placards: Identification plates and placards shall be provided for the identification of all piping, valves, vessels and subcomponents in the system, for emergency shutdown and start-up operating procedures and flow schematic of the process components. The placards are to be installed on the generating system panels.

3.33 Logistics: The logistic data shall be provided in electronic formats as follows:

3.33.1 Drawings: System drawings shall be provided in Auto Cad format. Other formats may be acceptable with NAVSEA written approval. (CDRL A001)

3.33.2 Provisioning list: A detailed list of maintenance and repair parts shall be provided in electronic format, including all the drawings required to catalog parts in the US Navy supply system. (CDRL A022)

3.33.3…