N66604-20-Q-8218.pdf

1300847763

PROJECT TITLE & DESCRIPTION: Dust Collection System-The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, labor, and supervision to install a new dust collection system in the w ood shop of Building 47, Naval Station New port.

Magnitude per FAR 36.204: Betw een $100,000-#250,000

This requirement is a 100% Small Business set Aside; NAICS 238220; $16.5 Mil

SITE VISIT: Please note-Due to current COVID-19 situation, all attendees should follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Please see attached questionnaire (Attachment #2) that may assist you in determining w hether to attend the site visit. Also, please see attachment #3 for face covering requirements on DoD installations. We may need to hold more than one visit depending on the number of attendees. These site visits w ill be conducted back to back to minimize schedule impacts for all attendees.

Date: 30 June 2020, 1:00 PM, Meet at Bldg 80, NUWC New port; See Section A for important details

Proposal Due Date: 7/17/2020, 4:00 PM, EDT. E-mail to leslie.brazil@navy.mil

NOTE: An of feror must be registered in the System for Aw ard Management (SAM) to be considered for aw ard.

LESLIE M BRAZIL (401)-832-2907

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

17-Jun-2020

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

X

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________150 calendar days after receiving aw ard, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________52.211-10

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________0 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________17 Jul 2020 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time of fers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

LESLIE BRAZIL, CODE 0224

CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT

1176 HOWELL STREET, BLDG. 1258

NEWPORT RI 02841-1708

N66604

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CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

04:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: 401-832-2907 TEL: FAX:

N6660420Q8218 63

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

GENERAL INFORMATION

NUWCDIVNPT CONTROL NUMBER: 208218

NUWCDIVNPT REQUISITION NUMBER: 1300847763

NUWCDIVNPT PID: N66604-20-SIMACQ-NPT-10-0168

NUWCDIVNPT POC: Leslie Brazil, leslie.brazil@navy.mil

SITE VISIT INSTRUCTIONS

Check-in will begin at 12:50 PM, 30 June 2020 in the lobby of NUWCDIVNPT Building 80, Newport, RI. Interested attendees must pre-register by e-mail to leslie.brazil@navy.mil and leslie.brazil@navy.mil. Please provide the individual’s name, company, phone and e-mail address. Registrations will be accepted until 5:00 PM (EST) on 25 June 2020.

The following rules apply for the site visit:

(a) This will be an Unclassified site visit

(b) The site visit will be scripted, no questions will be allowed during the tour

(c) Follow-up questions can be submitted via email to ashley.zannikos@navy.mil and leslie.brazil@navy.mil.

(d) The use of any type of camera during the site visit is prohibited.

** (1) In addition to pre-registration and in order to participate in the Site Visit, participants MUST have an approved Visit Request. Instructions for submitting a visit request can be found at the following link:

http://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NUWC-Newport/Contact-Us/Mandatory-Visit- Request/ Access to NUWC Division Newport WILL NOT be granted under any circumstances without a valid visit authorization request on file. Please list Leslie Brazil, Code 0232, as the Government POC when submitting the visit request.

(2) Participants must also submit a SECNAV Form 5512-1 (provided as solicitation attachment #4) to nuwc_npt_access_control@navy.mil or via the DOD Safe Site (safe.apps.mil). NUWC Division Newport Visitor Control consolidates all inputs and submits them to Naval Station Newport for vetting daily. Please note 7 days are required to process this request. DO NOT SUBMIT THIS INFORMATION DIRECTLY TO NAVAL

STATION NEWPORT.

DBIDS cards must be picked up AFTER obtaining the NUWC Division Newport visitor badge, and may only be picked up at the Naval Station Newport Pass and ID Office, located outside Naval Station Newport Gate 1.

Please allow for enough time to do this on the date of the site visit **

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job B47 Dust Collection

FFP

B47 Dust Collection The contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, labor and supervision for the provision and installation of a dust collector system in accordance with NUWC Drawing 20-005A and statement of work included in Section C.

FOB: Destination

VENDOR PART NR: 300000112803-0010

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 1300847763

PSC CD: Z2QA

NET AMT

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. BACKGROUND

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is a Naval research activity operating under the direction of the Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). We provide research, development, test and evaluation, engineering, analysis and assessment, as well as Fleet support capabilities for submarines, autonomous underwater systems, and offensive and defensive undersea weapon systems, and stewards existing and emerging technologies in support of undersea warfare.

2. SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, labor, and supervision to install a new dust collection system in the wood shop of building 47.

• All work to be performed at Building 47 wood shop and adjacent spaces.

• Work to be performed in accordance with NUWCDIVNPT Drawings 20-005A and this Statement of Work.

• NUWCDIVNPT to provide area for equipment and material storage.

• NUWCDIVNPT to provide access to area for workers and equipment.

• All Work to be in accordance with OSHA and Army Corp of Engineers Safety Manual, EM-385-1-1 Current Edition Safety requirements.

• All work to be completed in accordance with Safety and Health Standards for Construction Industry (29 CFR PART 1929 2007).

• Contractor shall inspect all work in accordance with FAR 52.245-12 "Inspection of Construction."

• Contractor shall coordinate with the contracting officers representative prior to commencement of work to ensure all scheduling and access issues have been worked out properly.

2.1. Submittals: The Contractor shall submit the following within 7 days after award:

2.1.1 For all materials to be used on the project, the contractor shall provide the following information:

(1) Manufactures name

(2) Catalog number

(3) Specifications

(4) Any other information necessary to approve the materials

(5) Safety Data Sheets (SDS) shall be submitted along with the product data for any potentially hazardous materials such as adhesives and flux materials. Use Low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) materials wherever possible.

2.1.2 Work Schedule

2.1.3 Accident Protection Plan (APP), as detailed in EM-385

2.1.4 Activity Hazard Analysis as detailed in paragraph 5.6.4 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS

Submittals shall be approved by the Government Technical Point of Contact (TPOC)prior to the start of work.

2.2. Time of Completion: Work shall be prosecuted diligently. Commencement, prosecution, and completion of the work shall be completed in accordance with clause 52.211-10. Contractor is required to furnish proof of any cause for delay and must request an extension of the completion date in writing through the Contracting Officer.

2.3. Clean-Up of Site. Shall be performed on a daily basis. Contractors are not permitted to use Government dumpsters or other Contractor dumpsters for disposal of debris.

2.4. Hot Work. A hot work permit is required as needed. A permit may be obtained through the Naval Station Fire Department with 48 hours’ prior notice. Hot work in electrical or mechanical room space will require a gas-free test prior to the Government fire inspector granting approval. In accordance with the Government fire inspector's requirements, the Contractor must perform this test daily. The Government fire inspector shall approve the instrument used.

2.5. Dust Control. The amount of dust resulting from demolition shall be controlled to prevent the spread of dust to occupied portions of the construction site and to avoid creation of a nuisance in the surrounding area. Use of water will not be permitted when it will result in, or create, hazardous or objectionable conditions such as ice, flooding and pollution.

2.5. Warranties. The contractor shall provide warranty services for all new items installed for one (1) year following acceptance by the Government. Warranty period begins at final system acceptance. If there is a failure of the system, the contractor shall respond within 48 hours of notification.

2.7. Radio Transmitter Restrictions. The contractor shall conform to the restrictions and procedures for the use of radio transmitting equipment as directed. The contractor shall not use transmitters without prior approval from the Explosive Safety Officer.

2.8 Pre Construction Conference. The contractor shall attend a pre-construction conference at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center to discuss all aspects of the project, including phasing, scheduling, safety concerns, fire department concerns, submission of submittals and the approval process, security concerns, environmental issues, customer concerns, and any concerns that the contractor may have.

2.9 Safety. The contractor is responsible for the safety of his personnel and the safety of NUWC personnel during the course of this project. The contractor shall comply with the most recent Army Corps of Engineers COE-EM-385- 1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual for all aspects of this project. The contractor will be responsible for any exterior work or to any work which involves the closing of a building’s entrance, the contractor shall be responsible for the provision of temporary chain link construction fencing set into moveable concrete blocks, meeting the requirements of COE-EM-385-1-1, around the complete work area to prevent NUWC personnel from entering the work zone and/or any unsafe areas. The fence shall be equipped with signage as required by COE-EM-385-1-1.

Provide gates where necessary for access by emergency personnel or to allow personnel to escape during an emergency. Sawhorses and/or construction tape is not sufficient for exterior closings or barriers.

2.10. Weather Protection. The contractor shall take necessary precautions to ensure any critical openings are monitored carefully. Take immediate actions required to seal off such openings when rain or other detrimental weather is imminent, and at the end of each workday. Ensure that the openings are completely sealed off to protect materials and equipment in the building from damage. When a warning of gale force winds is issued, take precautions to minimize danger to persons, and protect the work and nearby Government property. Precautions shall include, but are not limited to, closing openings; removing loose materials, tools and equipment from exposed locations; and removing or securing scaffolding and other temporary work. Close openings in the work when storms of lesser intensity pose a threat to the work or any nearby “Government property.

2.11. Closeout Procedures. Prior to receiving final payment, the contractor shall be responsible for the following at the completion of the project:

The provision of one full size set of marked up drawings to be used as “As Built” construction conditions.

The provision of an “As Built” Record of Materials, which will include a list of items, along with the Manufacturer’s name, Manufacturer’s model numbers, etc.

The provision of Warranty Information including the warranty duration, the actual date of warranty expiration, warranty contact information, and any items that have an extended warranty beyond the standard one year.

2.12. Existing Work. Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of all existing structures, equipment, finishes, etc. not to be removed as part of this project from damage during construction. Any items not included in the Statement of Work that are damaged or altered during construction shall be restored to their pre-construction condition at the contractor’s expense and verified as such by the Government.

2.13. Contractor Access and Use of Premises. Ensure that Contractor personnel employed on the Activity become familiar with and obey Activity regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. Wear hard hats in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. Mark Contractor equipment for identification.

2.14. Subcontractors and Personnel Contacts. Provide a list of contact personnel of the Contractor and subcontractors including addresses and telephone numbers for use in the event of an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.

2.15. Identification Badges and Installation Access.

To gain access to NAVSTA Newport and NUWCDIVNPT grounds, contractors shall follow all instructions under paragraphs VISIT AUTHORIZATION REQUEST and IDENTIFICATION CARDS/ BADGES. This will allow contractors to work on the grounds outside of buildings only.

For access to buildings, see paragraph FACILITY ACCESS DETERMINATIONS.

VISIT AUTHORIZATION REQUEST (VAR)

A visit request is MANDATORY for all visitors to NUWCDIVNPT, regardless of the duration or classification of the visit. Access to NUWCDIVNPT will not be granted under any circumstances without a valid VAR on file.

Separate VAR need to be submitted for the site visit and contract performance.

Visitors shall submit a VAR via one of the below methods AT LEAST SEVEN (7) BUSINESS DAYS prior to the visit.

For more information about VAR, contact NUWCDIVNPT Visitor Control at:

nuwc_npt_access_control@navy.mil

JPAS VAR SUBMISSION

The preferred method to submit your VAR is through the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS).

All VAR must contain all information listed under paragraph entitled REQUIRED

INFORMATION FOR VAR.

JPAS Security Management Office (SMO) Code: 666045

SAFE VAR SUBMISSION

If you company does not have access to JPAS, the preferred way to submit a VAR is via the Department of Defense (DOD) Secure Access File Exchanges (SAFE) accessed at:

https://safe.apps.mil/.

All VAR must contain all information listed under paragraph entitled REQUIRED

INFORMATION FOR VAR.

Send VAR to the following: nuwc_npt_access_control@navy.mil

EMAIL VAR SUBMISSION

If your company does not have access to JPAS and DOD SAFE is offline, you may also submit a VAR via email.

NOTE: the VAR contains Personally Identifiable Information (PII) which should be protected. If you have the ability to password individual files, send two emails as follows:

(1) Send password protected form(s)

(2) Send password All VAR must contain all information listed under paragraph entitled REQUIRED

INFORMATION FOR VAR.

Send VAR to the following: nuwc_npt_access_control@navy.mil

REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR VAR

Unless submitted via JPAS, VAR must be on COMPANY LETTERHEAD.

The contractor shall include all of the below information on each VAR submitted.

-Company/Organization Name, Address, Telephone, and FAX Number -Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code -Visitor(s) Full Name (as it appears on State or Federal Government issued ID) -Visitor(s) Full Social Security Number Visitor(s) Date of Birth -Visitor(s) Place of Birth (City & State)

- If born outside the United States you MUST provide a Naturalization Number or US Passport -Visitor(s) Citizenship

- Level of Clearance: UNCLASSIFIED -Specify which Identification (ID) card each visitor(s) have. See paragraph- ID

CARD.

-NUWCDIVNPT Point of Contact (Sponsor):

-Keith Boulds, keith.boulds@navy.mil, (401) 832-5468 -Specific Date(s) of Visit:

[TBD] for Contract Performance -Purpose of Visit: Site Visit or Contract Performance -Contract Number:

N66604-20-Q-8218 for Site Visit [TBD] for Contract Performance Authorized Signature

- Name, Title, Signature, and Date of Requesting Company/Organization Authorizing Official (MUST be a US Citizen)

- Smaller companies that do not have a Security Officer to sign may use another Official or Secretary.

- Individuals SHALL NOT Sign their own request

NUWCDIVNPT VISITOR PASS

Once VAR is approved, visitors can pick up their Visitor Pass at NUWCDIVNPT Building 80 located at 80 Fleet Access Road, Newport, RI 02841. Visitor must present an ‘Acceptable Identification Document’ when picking up their Visitor Pass.

For more detail on ‘Acceptable Identification Documents’ contact NUWCDIVNPT Visitor Control at: nuwc_npt_access_control@navy.mil Visitor Passes for the site visit are only available and active the day of the site visit. See Section A for more Site Visit information.

Visitor Passes for contract performance will be active for the period each individual requires access to the site, and will not be available for pick up until the beginning of that specified period.

IDENTIFICATION (ID) CARDS/BADGES

ID CARD

For contract performance, each visitor is REQUIRED to have one of the below forms of ID for access to NAVSTA Newport and NUWCDIVNPT.

This requirement DOES NOT apply to site visits.

(1) Common Access Card (CAC)

(2) Retired Military or dependent ID (Teslin) Card

(3) Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Card. See paragraph 3.2.2 DBIDS

CARD.

Immediately following contract award, the contractor shall request additional details regarding DBIDS Card Requests from the following address:

nuwc_npt_access_control@navy.mil DBIDS Card Requests are made via SECNAV 5512 (APR 2014) / NSNPT (JUN 2019).

DBIDS Card Requests can take up to seven (7) business days to process, this does not include the date of request submission, the start date, weekends, or holiday .

Visitors must stop at NUWCDIVNPT Building 80 and get their NUWCDIVNPT Visitor Pass before going to NAVSTA Newport Pass and ID to get a DBIDS card.

The address for NUWCDIVNPT Building 80 is 80 Fleet Access Road, Newport, RI 02841 The address for NAVSTA Newport Pass and ID is 299 Cloyne Ct, Newport, RI 02840

SAFE DBIDS SUBMISSION

The preferred way to submit each DBIDS Card request form is via DOD SAFE.

Send form to NUWCDIVNPT Visitor Control at the following email:

nuwc_npt_access_control@navy.mil DOD SAFE can be accessed at: https://safe.apps.mil/

EMAIL DBIDS SUBMISSION

If DOD SAFE is offline, you may submit each DBIDS Card request form via email.

NOTE: the DBIDS Card Request form contains Personally Identifiable Information (PII) which should be protected. If you have the ability to password individual files, send two emails as follows:

(1) Send password protected form(s)

(2) Send password Send form to NUWCDIVNPT Visitor Control at the following email:

nuwc_npt_access_control@navy.mil

FACILITY ACCESS DETERMINATIONS (FAD)

In order to perform work unescorted within existing buildings, a FAD must be submitted. Contractors that do not submit a FAD but are vetted/cleared through the DBIDS process will receive a ‘Exterior Work Only’ pass, and will require a NUWCDIVNPT Government escort while inside buildings.

Please contact NUWCDIVNPT Visitor Control for additional information at the following email:

nuwc_npt_access_control@navy.mil

2.16. No Smoking Policy. Smoking is prohibited within and immediately outside of all buildings on installations under the cognizance of NAVFAC, except in designated exterior smoking areas. This applies to existing buildings, buildings under construction and buildings under renovation. Discarding tobacco materials other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and is subject to fines.

2.17. Working Hours. Regular working hours must consist of an 8 1/2-hour period between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays.

2.18. Work Outside Regular Hours. If required, work outside regular working hours requires government approval.

Make application 15 calendar days prior to such work, giving the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title, to allow arrangements to be made by the Government. Based on the justification provided, the Government may approve work outside regular hours. During periods of darkness, the work must be lighted in a manner approved by the Government.

2.19. Occupied Existing Building. The Contractor will be working at an existing building and will require a government provided escort during construction. Inside the building the Contractor shall remain with the assigned escort at all times. Make accommodations to limit the disturbance to the building occupants.

3. PRODUCT AND MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 Duct Systems

Provide metal ductwork construction, including all fittings and components, that complies with SMACNA 1955, as supplemented and modified by this specification.

a. Ductwork shall be constructed meeting the requirements for the duct system static pressure.

b. Provide radius type elbows with a centerline radius of 1.5 times the width or diameter of the duct where space permits. Otherwise, elbows having a minimum radius equal to the width or diameter of the duct or square elbows with factory fabricated turning vanes are allowed.

c. Provide ductwork that meets the requirements of Seal Class A.

d. Provide sealants that conform to fire hazard classification specified and are suitable for the range of air distribution and ambient temperatures to which it is exposed. Do not use pressure sensitive tape as a sealant.

e. Make spiral lock seam duct, and flat oval with duct sealant and lock with not less than 3 equally spaced drive screws or other approved methods indicated in SMACNA 1955. Apply the sealant to the exposed male part of the fitting collar so that the sealer is on the inside of the joint and fully protected by the metal of the duct fitting. Apply one brush coat of the sealant over the outside of the joint to at least 2-inch band width covering all screw heads and joint gap.

Dents in the male portion of the slip fitting collar are not acceptable. Fabricate outdoor air intake ducts and plenums with watertight soldered or brazed joints and seams.

General Service Duct Connectors

Provide a flexible duct connector approximately 5 inches in width where sheet metal connections are made to fans or where ducts of dissimilar metals are connected. For round/oval ducts, secure the flexible material by stainless steel or zinc-coated, iron clinch-type draw bands. For rectangular ducts, install the flexible material locked to metal collars using normal duct construction methods. Provide a composite connector system that complies with NFPA 701 and is classified as "flame-retardant fabrics" in UL Bld Mat Dir.

Ductwork Installation

Install all work as indicated and in accordance with the manufacturer's diagrams and recommendations.

Equipment

Provide frames and supports for ductwork and equipment, and other similar items requiring supports.

Ductwork

Install according to SMACNA 1955 unless otherwise indicated. Install duct supports for sheet metal ductwork according to SMACNA 1955, unless otherwise specified. Do not use friction beam clamps indicated in SMACNA 1955. Anchor risers on high velocity ducts in the center of the vertical run to allow ends of riser to move due to thermal expansion. Erect supports on the risers that allow free vertical movement of the duct. Attach supports only to structural framing members and concrete slabs. Do not anchor supports to metal decking unless a means is provided and approved for preventing the anchor from puncturing the metal decking. Where supports are required between structural framing members, provide suitable intermediate metal framing. Where C-clamps are used, provide retainer clips.

Cutting and Patching

Installation shall be in such a manner and at such time that a minimum of cutting and patching of the building structure is required. Make holes in exposed locations, in or through existing floors, by drilling and smooth by sanding. Use of a jackhammer is permitted only where specifically approved. Make holes through masonry walls to accommodate sleeves with an iron pipe masonry core saw.

Cleaning

Thoroughly surfaces of piping and equipment that have become covered with dirt, plaster, or other material during handling and construction before such surfaces are prepared for final finish painting or are enclosed within the building structure. Before final acceptance, clean mechanical equipment, including piping, ducting, and fixtures, and free from dirt, grease, and finger marks. Protect all furniture and equipment from dirt and debris. Incorporate housekeeping for field construction work which leaves all furniture and equipment in the affected area free of construction generated dust and debris; and, all floor surfaces vacuum-swept clean.

Penetrations

Provide sleeves and prepared openings for duct mains, branches, and other penetrating items, and install during the construction of the surface to be penetrated. Cut sleeves flush with each surface. Place sleeves for round duct 15 inches and smaller. Build framed, prepared openings for round duct larger than 15 inches and square, rectangular or oval ducts. Provide one-inch clearance between penetrating and penetrated surfaces. Pack spaces between sleeve or opening and duct or duct insulation with mineral fiber conforming with ASTM C553, Type 1, Class B-2.

Sleeves

Where sleeves are installed in bearing walls or partitions, provide black steel pipe conforming with ASTM A53/A53M, Schedule 40.

Fabricate framed prepared openings from 20 gauge galvanized steel, unless otherwise indicated.

Identification Systems

Provide identification tags made of brass, engraved laminated plastic, or engraved anodized aluminum, indicating service and item number on all equipment. Provide tags that are 1-3/8-inch minimum diameter with stamped or engraved markings. Make indentations black for reading clarity.

Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing

The requirements for testing, adjusting, and balancing. Begin testing, adjusting, and balancing only when the air supply and distribution, including controls, has been completed, with the exception of performance tests.

Cleaning and Adjusting

Wipe equipment clean, with no traces of oil, dust, dirt, or paint spots. Provide temporary filters prior to startup of all fans that are operated during construction, and install new filters after all construction dirt has been removed from the building, and the ducts, plenums, casings, and other items specified have been vacuum cleaned. Maintain system in this clean condition until final acceptance. Properly lubricate bearings with oil or grease as recommended by the manufacturer. Tighten belts to proper tension. Adjust control valves and other miscellaneous equipment requiring adjustment to setting indicated or directed. Adjust fans to the speed indicated by the manufacturer to meet specified conditions. Maintain all equipment installed under the contract until close out documentation is received, the project is completed and the building has been documented as beneficially occupied.

3.2 Self Contained Dust Collection System

The dust collector shall be a completely self-contained fabric type consisting of a collector housing, fan, motor, filter cartridges, and automatic shaker. The unit shall also include a funnel bottom for dust disposal. Overall construction shall be of Hot Rolled Steel with polyester powder coat paint on the interior and exterior for maximum corrosion resistance. Air inlets shall be on the back of the funnel section opposite the doors. The air outlet shall be on top of the unit with horizontal flow through the fan outlet. Cartridge access shall be through full height doors with quick opening, flush latches for speed and security. Integral lifting lugs shall be included for placement of the equipment.

The fan shall be backwardly inclined for non-overloading operation. The fan shall be fitted with a scroll for maximum efficiency and quiet operation. It shall be direct driven by a 3600-rpm TEFC motor and both fan and motor shall be dynamically balanced for smooth vibration free operation. A fan outlet silencer and transition piece shall be provided for sound attenuation. Silencer and transition are shipped separate for field installation. They are designed to be structurally supported by others. The silencer will be galvanized material and will not be painted.

The filter cartridge shall consist of individual pockets sewn from one piece of 8.2-ounce Polyester fabric designed to deliver in excess of 99% efficiency by weight on fine industrial dusts. The cartridge shall be available in Standard Wide (528 square feet) spacing with 16 pockets respectively for maximum application flexibility. The filter cartridges shall have rigid corrugated separators to prevent pocket collapse and to channel the cleaned air in a laminar flow profile into the fan inlet cone. Adjacent pockets shall be positioned by steel bars at the top and a shaker comb at the bottom to keep the pockets open and separated. Dust shall be collected on the outside of the filter media. The cartridge fabric shall be fitted over a galvanized steel locking frame and all separators securely positioned by a galvanized steel retainer resulting in a tight pocket assembly to minimize pressure drop and maximize dust release.

Each cartridge assembly shall be locked in place by two lever actuated over-center cam assemblies which force the steel header frame securely against a ¾"x 1¼" neoprene gasket surface.

Shaking action shall be delivered by a horizontal contact system that distributes shaking force throughout the entire surface of each individual filter pocket. Pockets shall be held tightly by the shaker comb which imparts acceleration equal to a minimum of 7 G's from a motorized eccentric driven shaker assembly. Operation of the automatic shaker shall be controlled by a UL-508 labeled control panel with built in starter, transformer, and shaker control. The control shall include a fan delay cycle adjustable from 10 to 20 seconds and an automatic shaker cycle adjustable from 6 to 60 seconds. A hand-off auto switch shall be included for maximum operator flexibility. The shaker control panel, mounted transformer and starter shall match the fan motor voltage. Panel shall be factory installed in a NEMA 4 enclosure with all wiring to be done at the factory except the wiring to the fan. Fan mounting and wiring shall be done in the field.

Funnel Bottom Units shall be designed with a steep 45-degree funnel terminating in a 12" diameter drum connection device without gates or doors to permit immediate downflow of dislodged dust into the dust disposal container. The unit shall be designed to accommodate four standard 55 gallon drums (option) with quick opening, positive locking barrel top adaptors to prevent air or dust leakage.

Integral Final Filter Housing shall be factory mounted between the cartridges section and the fan section. Filters shall be AstroCel I HEPA 99.97% efficient filters and are shipped separate for field installation. The after filter housing is a side loading housing with positive locking arms for high efficiency.

Silencer Weather Hood shall be shipped loose for field installation by others.

Explosion Vent shall consist of two factory installed rear door panels with Brixon spring latches and guards. The latches are factory set and field adjustable.

Magnehelic Gage – A Dwyer 2010 Magnehelic gage shall be factory installed to read the pressure across the main filter cartridge.

Remote Start/Stop – A remote start/stop pushbutton station shall ship separate for field installation. NEMA 4 Pushbutton station with indicating light The collector shall be shipped as a cartridge (/final filter) section, fan, and knocked down hopper assembly for ease of handling. Each major subassembly shall be plastic wrapped and banded to a skid for protection and shipping. The fan and silencer/transition will ship loose for field installation. When installed the unit shall occupy floor area no greater than 25 sq. ft.

4. INTERIOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

Conduit and Fittings_: Conform to the following: Rigid, Threaded, Zinc-Coated Steel Conduit - ANSI C80.1, UL

5. Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal Conduit, Steel - UL 350.

Fittings for Metal Conduit and Flexible Metal Conduit - UL 514B. Ferrous fittings: cadmium or zinc coated in accordance with UL 514B. Fittings for Rigid Metal Conduit shall be the threaded-type. Split couplings unacceptable.

Fittings for EMT: Steel compression type. Set screw fittings or Die Cast fittings will not be allowed.

Cabinets, Junction Boxes, and Pull Boxes. Volume greater than 100 cubic inches, UL 50, hot-dip, zinc-coated, if sheet steel.

Wires and Cables. Provide wires and cables in accordance applicable requirements of NFPA 70 and UL for type of insulation, jacket, and conductor specified or indicated. Do not use wires and cables manufactured more than 12 months prior to date of delivery to site.

Conductors. Provide the following:

Conductor sizes and capacities shown are based on copper, unless indicated otherwise.

Conductors No. 8 AWG and larger diameter: stranded.

Conductors No. 10 AWG and smaller diameter: solid.

Conductors for remote control, alarm, and signal circuits, classes 1, 2, and 3: stranded unless specifically indicated otherwise.

All conductors: copper.

Minimum Conductor Sizes. Provide minimum conductor size in accordance with the following:

Branch circuits: No. 12 AWG.

Class 1 remote-control and signal circuits: No. 14 AWG.

Class 2 low-energy, remote-control and signal circuits: No. 16 AWG.

Class 3 low-energy, remote-control, alarm and signal circuits: No. 22 AWG.

Color Coding Provide color coding for service, feeder, branch, control, and signaling circuit conductors.

Ground and Neutral Conductors. Provide color coding of ground and neutral conductors as follows:

Grounding conductors: Green.

Neutral conductors: White.

Exception, where neutrals of more than one system are installed in same raceway or box, other neutrals color coding:

white with a different colored (not green) stripe for each.

Ungrounded Conductors Provide color coding of ungrounded conductors in different voltage systems as follows:

208/120 volt, three-phase

Phase A – black.

Phase B – red.

Phase C – blue

Insulation. Unless specified or indicated otherwise or required by NFPA 70, provide power and lighting wires rated for 600-volts, Type THWN-2 conforming to UL 83, except that grounding wire may be type TW conforming to UL 83; remote-control and signal circuits: Type TW or TF, conforming to UL 83.

Bonding Conductors. ASTM B1, solid bare copper wire for sizes No. 8 AWG and smaller diameter; ASTM B8, Class B, stranded bare copper wire for sizes No. 5 AWG and larger diameter.

Disconnect Switches NEMA KS 1. Provide heavy duty-type switches where indicated, and where switches are rated higher than 240 volts. Utilize Class R fuse holders and fuses for fused switches, unless indicated otherwise. Provide horsepower rated for switches serving as the motor-disconnect means. Provide switches in NEMA 1 for interior switches and NEMA 4X (stainless steel) for exterior locations per NEMA ICS 5.

Fuses. NEMA FU 1. Provide complete set of fuses for each fusible switch. Coordinate time-current characteristics curves of fuses serving motors or connected in series with circuit breakers for proper operation. Submit coordination data for approval. Provide fuses with a voltage rating not less than circuit voltage.

Fuse holders Provide in accordance with UL 4248-1.

Cartridge Fuses, Current Limiting Type (Class R)

UL 198M, Class RK-5 time-delay type. Provide only Class R associated fuse holders in accordance with UL 4248- 12.

Motors. Provide motors in accordance with the following:

NEMA MG 1. Hermetic-type sealed motor compressors: Also comply with UL 984.

Provide the size in terms of kW HP, or kVA, or full-load current, or a combination of these characteristics, and other characteristics, of each motor as indicated or specified.

Determine specific motor characteristics to ensure provision of correctly sized starters and overload heaters.

Rate motors for operation on 208-volt, 3-phase circuits with a terminal voltage rating of 200 volts, and those for operation on 480-volt, 3-phase circuits with a terminal voltage rating of 450 volts.

Use motors designed to operate at full capacity with voltage variation of plus or minus 10 percent of motor voltage rating.

Unless otherwise indicated, use continuous duty type motors if rated 745 Watts 1 HP and above.

Where fuse protection is specifically recommended by the equipment manufacturer, provide fused switches in lieu of non-fused switches indicated.

Premium Efficiency Polyphaser Motors. Select polyphaser motors based on high efficiency characteristics relative to typical characteristics and applications as listed in NEMA MG 10. In addition, continuous rated, polyphaser squirrel-cage medium induction motors must meet the requirements for premium efficiency electric motors in accordance with NEMA MG 1, including the NEMA full load efficiency ratings. In exception, for motor-driven equipment with a minimum seasonal or overall efficiency rating, such as a SEER rating, provide equipment with motor to meet the overall system rating indicated.

Motor Sizes. Provide size for duty to be performed, not exceeding the full-load nameplate current rating when driven equipment is operated at specified capacity under most severe conditions likely to be encountered. When motor size provided differs from size indicated or specified, make adjustments to wiring, disconnect devices, and branch circuit protection to accommodate equipment actually provided. Provide controllers for motors rated 1-hp and above with electronic phase-voltage monitors designed to protect motors from phase-loss, under voltage, and overvoltage. Provide protection for motors from immediate restart by a time adjustable restart relay.

Wiring and Conduit. Provide internal wiring for components of packaged equipment as an integral part of the equipment. Provide power wiring and conduit for field-installed equipment as specified herein. Power wiring and conduit: conform to the requirements specified herein. Control wiring: provided under, and conform to, the requirements of the section specifying the associated equipment.

Lockout Requirements. Provide disconnecting means capable of being locked out for machines and other equipment to prevent unexpected startup or release of stored energy in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.147. Comply with requirements of Division 23, "Mechanical" for mechanical isolation of machines and other equipment.

Manufacturer's Nameplate. Provide on each item of equipment a nameplate bearing the manufacturer's name, address, model number, and serial number securely affixed in a conspicuous place; the nameplate of the distributing agent will not be acceptable.

Wiring Methods. Provide insulated conductors installed in rigid steel conduit, except where specifically indicated or specified otherwise or required by NFPA 70 to be installed otherwise.

Grounding conductor: separate from electrical system neutral conductor. Provide insulated green equipment grounding conductor for circuit(s) installed in conduit and raceways. Shared neutral, or multi-wire branch circuits, are not permitted. Minimum conduit size is 3/4 inch in diameter Firestop conduit which penetrates fire-rated walls, fire-rated partitions, or fire-rated floors with 2 hour rated components.

Conduit Installation. Unless indicated otherwise, conceal conduit within finished walls, ceilings, and floors. Keep conduit minimum 5 inches away from parallel runs of steam or hot water pipes. Install conduit parallel with or at right angles to ceilings, walls, and structural members where located above accessible ceilings and where conduit will be visible after completion of project Restrictions Applicable to EMT

Do not install underground.

Do not encase in concrete, mortar, grout, or other cementitious materials.

Do not use in areas subject to severe physical damage including but not limited to equipment rooms where moving or replacing equipment could physically damage the EMT.

Do not use in hazardous areas.

Do not use outdoors.

Restrictions Applicable to Flexible Conduit

Use only as specified in paragraph FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS.

Conduit Support. Support conduit by pipe straps, wall brackets, threaded rod conduit hangers, or ceiling trapeze.

Fasten by wood screws to wood; by toggle bolts on hollow masonry units; by concrete inserts or expansion bolts on concrete or brick; and by machine screws, welded threaded studs, or spring-tension clamps on steel work. Threaded C-clamps may be used on rigid steel conduit only. Do not weld conduits or pipe straps to steel structures. Do not exceed one-fourth proof test load for load applied to fasteners. Provide vibration resistant and shock-resistant fasteners attached to concrete ceiling. Do not cut main reinforcing bars for any holes cut to depth of more than 1 1/2 inches in reinforced concrete beams or to depth of more than 3/4 inch in concrete joints. Fill unused holes. In partitions of light steel construction, use sheet metal screws. In suspended-ceiling construction, run conduit above ceiling. Do not support conduit by ceiling support system. Conduit and box systems: supported independently of both (a) tie wires supporting ceiling grid system, and (b) ceiling grid system into which ceiling panels are placed. Do not share supporting means between electrical raceways and mechanical piping or ducts. Coordinate installation with above-ceiling mechanical systems to assure maximum accessibility to all systems. Where conduit crosses building expansion joints, provide suitable expansion fitting that maintains conduit electrical continuity by bonding jumpers or other means. For conduits greater than 2 1/2 inches inside diameter, provide supports to resist forces of 0.5 times the equipment weight in any direction and 1.5 times the equipment weight in the downward direction.

Directional Changes in Conduit Runs Make changes in direction of runs with symmetrical bends or cast-metal fittings. Make field-made bends and offsets with hickey or conduit-bending machine. Do not install crushed or deformed conduits. Avoid trapped conduits.

Prevent plaster, dirt, or trash from lodging in conduits, boxes, fittings, and equipment during construction. Free clogged conduits of obstructions.

Locknuts and Bushings. Fasten conduits to sheet metal boxes and cabinets with two locknuts where required by NFPA 70, where insulated bushings are used, and where bushings cannot be brought into firm contact with the box;

otherwise, use at least minimum single locknut and bushing. Provide locknuts with sharp edges for digging into wall of metal enclosures. Install bushings on ends of conduits, and provide insulating type where required by NFPA 70.

Flexible Connections. Provide liquid tight flexible metal conduit between 3 and 5 feet in length for equipment subject to vibration, noise transmission, or movement; and for motors. Install conduit to allow 20 percent slack. Minimum liquid tight flexible steel conduit size: 1/2-inch diameter. Provide separate ground conductor across flexible connections.

Grounding and Bonding. Provide in accordance with NFPA 70. Ground exposed, non-current-carrying metallic parts of electrical equipment, metallic raceway systems, grounding conductor in metallic and nonmetallic raceways, and neutral conductor of wiring systems. Make ground connection at main service equipment. Where ground fault protection is employed, ensure that connection of ground and neutral does not interfere with correct operation of fault protection.

Equipment Connections. Provide power wiring for the connection of motors and control equipment under this section of the specification. Except as otherwise specifically noted or specified, automatic control wiring, control devices, and protective devices within the control circuitry are not included in this section of the specifications and are provided under the section specifying the associated equipment.

Existing Concealed Wiring to be Removed. Disconnect existing concealed wiring to be removed from its source.

Remove conductors; cut conduit flush with floor, underside of floor, and through walls; and seal openings.

Removal of Existing Electrical Distribution System. Removal of existing electrical distribution system equipment includes equipment's associated wiring, including conductors, cables, exposed conduit, boxes, and fittings, back to equipment's power source as indicated.

Continuation of Service. Maintain continuity of existing circuits of equipment to remain. Maintain existing circuits of equipment energized. Restore circuits wiring and power which are to remain but were disturbed during demolition back to original condition.

5. ADMINISTRATIVE AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

5.1. Directives. The Contractor and his employees shall comply with all referenced regulations, directives, and Instructions. Applicable Department of Defense (DOD), Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV), and other directives, instructions, and regulations are available from the Contracting Officer.

5.2. Station Regulations

5.2.1. The Contractor and his employees shall become acquainted with and obey all Government regulations as posted or as requested by the Contracting Officer.

5.2.2. The Contractor shall participate actively in the activity energy conservation program. The Contractor shall comply with the base energy conservation program and shall become familiar with its requirements. Use of high-energy consuming tools or equipment must be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to use.

5.3. Fire Protection. The Contractor and his employees shall know where fire alarms are located and how to turn them on. The Contractor shall handle and store all combustible supplies, materials, waste and trash in a manner that prevents…