N6660420R8176 (1).pdf

1300844790

PROJECT TITLE AND DESCRIPTION: Installation of (2) 6” Class 1500 control valves, associated f langes, piping, supports, radiographic & ultrasonic testing of w elds.

SITE VISIT: 01 May 2020, 10:00 AM, EST-See Section A for instructions. Please note-Due to current COVID-19 situation, all attendees should follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Please see attached questionaire that may assist you in determining w hether to attend the site visit. Also, please see attachmnet for face covering requirements on DoD installations. We may need to hold more than one visit depending on the number of attendees. These w ould be conduted back-to-back to minimize imact to an attendee's schedule.

PROPOSAL DUE:22 May 2020, 4:00 PM EST; E-mail to: leslie.brazil@navy.mil and michael.h.broomfield@navy.mil

MAGNITUDE: IAW FAR 36.204, BETWEEN $25,000 AND $100,000.

THE METHOD OF PAYMENT WILL BE WIDE AREA WORKFLOW.

THIS IS A 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE; NAICS 236220; $39.5 MII

MPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE THAT TECHNICAL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED WITH SUBMIISSION OF OFFEROR. SEE SECTIONS AND L AND M

FOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS. OFFERORS NOT SUBMITTING THIS INFORMATION RISK BEING EXCLUDED FROM CONSIDERATION FOR

AWARD

MICHAEL H. BROOMFIELD 401-832-8469

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

20-Apr-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 ________60 calendar days after receiving aw ard, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________

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 __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________22 May 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 offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, X 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 _______90 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

MICHAEL BROOMFIELD, CODE 0222

CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT

1176 HOWELL STREET, BLDG. 1258

NEWPORT RI 02841

N66604

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1 OF

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)

401-832-4820FAX:TEL: 401-832-8469 TEL: FAX:

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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

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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

GENERAL INFORMATION SITE VISIT

PREBID/PREPROPOSAL SITE VISIT

The Contracting Officer will conduct a site visit at NUWC Division Newport. All prospective offerors are highly urged to attend this site visit.

Check-in will begin at 1000 AM (EST), 01 May 2020, in the lobby of NUWCDIVNPT Building 80, Newport, RI. Interested attendees must pre-register by e-mail to lesie.brazil@navy.mil and michael.h.broomfield@navy.mil.

Please provide the individual’s name, company, phone and e-mail address. Registrations will be accepted until 5:00 PM (EST) on 27 April 2020.

The following rules apply for the site visit:

• This will be an Unclassified site visit

• The site visit will be scripted, no questions will be allowed during the tour

• Follow-up questions can be submitted via email to michael.h.broomfield@navy.mil and leslie.brazil@navy.mil.

• The use of any type of camera during the site visit is prohibited.

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.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

ATF VALVE REPLACEMENT

FFP

The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, labor, and supervision to repipe and replace high pressure valves for the ATF tank in Building 1171C in accordance with the Statement of Work and NUWC Drawing Number 19-039A (4

Sheets) FY OF FUNDING: N/A; TYPE OF FUNDING: NUWCDIVNPT

Overhead: Sponsor & Technical Code: 1021

FOB: Destination

VENDOR PART NR: 300000101763-0010

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 1300844790

PSC CD: Z2HB

NET AMT

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

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 repipe and replace high pressure valves for the ATF tank. The work includes the installation of (2) 6” Class 1500 control valves, associated flanges, piping, supports, radiographic & ultrasonic testing of welds.

• All work to be performed at Building 1171C.

• Work to be performed in accordance with NUWCDIVNPT Drawings 19-039A (4 sheets) 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 coordinate with the NUWC Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) identified in contract clause G-

242-H001 prior to commencement of work to ensure no scheduling or access issues.

• Questions regarding worksite shall only be directed to the NUWC TPOC

• All questions regarding contract performance shall be directed to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO).

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

Within seven (7) days of contract award, the contractor shall provide two (2) copies of each of the below submittals for Government approval. Submittals shall be provided to NUWC TPOC and approved prior to the start of work.

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)

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

2.1.5 Weekly Payrolls

2.2. Time of Completion: Work shall be prosecuted diligently and shall be completed diligently. Commencement, prosecution, and completion of the work shall be 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 Government inspector 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 th1e 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.

2.6. 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. 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.

Provide a Warranty Letter guaranteeing the contractor’s responsibility to remedy, at the contractor’s expense, any damage to Government-owned or controlled property when the damage is the result of the contractor’s failure to conform to contract requirements or defective equipment, material, or workmanship. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of project acceptance and continue for one full year. The contractor shall respond to warranty items within 48 hours of being notified.

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 Scope 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.

Naval Station requires one of the following in order to enter the base, along with your NUWC visitor badge:

(a) CAC card

(b) DBIDS card

(c) Retired Military ID

A Visit Request is mandatory for all visitors to NUWCDIVNPT, government and civilian, regardless of the duration or classification of the visit. Access to NUWCDIVNPT will not be granted under any circumstances without a valid visit authorization request on file. Due to the number of visit requests received, along with current vetting requirements, FIFTEEN (15) WORKING DAYS PROCESSING TIME is required for all visit requests whether received through the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), or by email. All incomplete visit requests will be denied. Resubmissions will also require fifteen workings for processing. Visitors who arrive prior to the fifteen-day processing window will not be guaranteed access. For questions regarding visit requests, contact NUWCDIVNPT Visitor Control at (401) 832-2152.

To submit a visit request, either:

a. Submit through JPAS. Use SMO code 666045

b. Send an encrypted email file through the Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) located at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE

Send email to: nuwc_npt_access_control@navy.mil Regardless of how the request is submitted, the request https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE mailto:nuwc_npt_access_control@navy.mil

MUST BE ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD. If your company does not have company letterhead, either stamp the paper with a company address stamp or attach a business card; something to demonstrate that you are a legitimate business. TYPE the Visitor Request so the information can be legible.

Include ALL of the following information on your visit request:

Company or Organization Name, Complete Address, Telephone Number, and Fax Number

Facility to be visited (Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, RI)

Facility Sponsor (NUWC Government Employee)

Visitor(s) Full Name(s) (As it appears on government issued ID -i.e. Driver's License)

Visitor(s) Full Social Security Number Visitor(s) Date of Birth

Visitor(s) Place of Birth (City & State) If born outside the U.S., you MUST provide a Naturalization

Number or Passport Number

Visitor(s) Citizenship

Level of Clearance Required (UNCLASSIFIED) Visitor(s) in possession of a CAC card Visitor(s) in possession of a Military ID Visitor(s) in possession of a DBIDS card Visitor(s) Email Address

Specific Date(s) of Visit, Including Year Purpose of Visit

Contract / Purchase Order Number (N/A or as appropriate) - if there is no contract number, visits will be limited to a maximum of 30 days.

Authorized Signature: Name, Title, and Signature of Requesting Company Authorizing Official (MUST be a US Citizen). Individuals MUST NOT sign their own request.

Additional Identification

In addition to a visit request, individuals not in possession of a Common Access Card or Military ID will be required to obtain a Defense Biometric Identification Data System (DBIDS) card for positive identification.

Access will NOT be granted without a valid CAC, Military ID, or DBIDS card.

Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) Application

Requirements for Contractor employee registration, and transition for employees currently under Navy

Commercial Access Control System (NCACS), are available at https://www.cnic.navy.mil/om/dbids.html. No fees are associated with obtaining a DBIDS credential.

Registration for DBIDS

DBIDS registration is processed at the Naval Station Newport (NAVSTA) Pass and ID Office. Procedure includes:

a. Provide completed SECNAV FORM 5512/1 to NUWCDIVNPT Security along with your NUWC Visit

Request (if visiting NUWC). This form is available for download at https://www.cnic.navy.mil/om/dbids.html and must be submitted http://www.cnic.navy.mil/om/dbids.html http://www.cnic.navy.mil/om/dbids.html using the Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) located at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE.

b. Present valid identification, such as a passport or Real ID Act- compliant state driver's license.

c. Upon successful completion of the background check, the Government will complete the DBIDS enrollment process, which includes Contractor employee photo, finger prints, base restriction and several other assessments. Processing time is FIFTEEN (15) WORKING DAYS and is concurrent with the

NUWCDIVNPT Visit Request Process.

d. Upon successful completion of the enrollment process, the Contractor employee will be issued a DBIDS credential, and will be allowed to proceed to worksite. DBIDS credential may be obtained from the

NAVSTA Pass and ID Office located in Building 1377, Cloyne Ct, Newport, RI 02840.

For more information or to check on the status of your DBIDS application contact NAVSTA Pass & ID

Office at (401) 841-3126.

Notes:

(1) Each individual must be on their own SECNAV 5512/1 form.

(2) DBIDS vetting is valid up to 179 days after which a new request must be submitted.

(3) SECNAV 5512/1 must be filled out using Adobe Acrobat. Versions that have been altered (for example, converted to word and then filled out) will not be accepted.

(4) SECNAV 5512/1 must be dated and signed within 7 calendar days of submission.

DBIDS Eligibility Requirements

Throughout the length of the contract, the Contractor employee must continue to meet background screen standards. Periodic background screenings are conducted to verify continued DBIDS participation and installation access privileges. DBIDS access privileges will be immediately suspended or revoked if at any time a Contractor employee becomes ineligible.

An adjudication process may be initiated when a background screen failure results in disqualification from participation in the DBIDS, and Contractor employee does not agree with the reason for disqualification. The

Government is the final authority.

DBIDS Notification Requirements

a. Immediately report instances of lost or stolen badges to the Contracting Officer.

b. Immediately collect DBIDS credentials and notify the Contracting Officer in writing under the following circumstances:

(1) An employee has departed the company without having properly returned or surrendered their

DBIDS credentials.

(2) There is a reasonable basis to conclude that an employee, or former employee, might pose a risk, compromise, or threat to the safety or security of the Installation or anyone therein.

Contractor & Delivery Vehicle Access

Vehicles in need of access to NUWCDIVNPT are required to obtain a vehicle pass. Passenger vehicles and vehicles up to and including box trucks shall obtain their vehicle pass at the NAVSTA Pass & ID Office. Delivery vehicles and other vehicles larger than a box truck shall obtain their vehicle pass and DBIDS credentials at the Commercial

Vehicle Inspection Station (CVIS) located at NAVSTA Gate 17.

Upon arrival at CVIS, the driver must physically present a work/purchase order or contract to verify the legitimacy of the visit. They must be in a commercial vehicle and will need to go through the commercial vehicle lane.

Arrival Instructions

Confirm the acceptance of a valid NUWCDIVNPT Visit Request with the NUWCDIVNPT Project Manager prior to attempting access to NUWCDIVNPT. Additionally, if DBIDS card(s) are required, confirm the status with the NAVSTA Pass & ID prior to attempting to access NUWCDIVNPT.

Upon arrival, proceed directly to NUWCDIVNPT Visitor Control located in NUWCDIVNPT Building 80 to obtain your NUWCDIVNPT Visitor Badge. If a DBIDS card is required, proceed to NAVSTA Pass & ID or

CVIS as stated above. Once all badging is complete, contact the NUWCDIVNPT Project Manager to coordinate your arrival.

Facility Access Determinations (FAD): The program above allows contractors to work on the NUWC grounds outside of buildings. In order to perform work within existing buildings, a FAD must be submitted. The FAD is a process whereby commanding officers, in their responsibilities under the Internal Security Act of 1950 to protect persons and property under their command against the actions of untrustworthy persons, may request personnel scrutiny investigations and review the results to determine whether to allow the identified person(s) access to facilities under their control. The FAD program also complies with the requirements of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12

(HSPD-12) to have a background investigation on all individuals who access federal facilities. FADs are required when: Unescorted access to the installation is required for a non-classified contract. A request for a photo ID is submitted. Photo ID’s are only given when the contractor will be on site for a minimum of 3 days per week for a period not less than 90 days. When there is no other background investigation that meets the requirement of HSPD-

12 such as a prior NAC, NACI, or TWIC.

The FAD Process consists of the following:

Company submits a complete visit request for the individual. Visit request forms are available from the Security

Department or NUWC Website.

The NUWC POC submits a badge card for the individual after verifying that the individual needs access for a minimum of three days per week for a period of at least 90 days.

During the badge card review process, the individual does not have a background investigation that meets the requirements of HSPD-12.

The individual, and the individual’s company, are provided the SF-85 form through the electronic Questionnaire for

Investigation Processing (eQip)

The eQip is reviewed and the individual is fingerprinted to verify citizenship through a valid birth certificate or US

Passport.

OPM conducts the NAC or NACI. Only a determination of Favorable will result in the individual’s unescorted access to NUWCDIVNPT.

If derogatory information occurs after the badge is issued, the contractor will be advised that the issuance of a NUWC badge is the sole prerogative of the commanding officer. If the commanding officer determines, upon review of the facts, that allowing a person to perform certain duties or to access certain areas, would pose an unacceptable risk, that decision is final. No due process procedures are required.

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. Inside the building the

Contractor shall remain with the assigned escort at all times. Make accommodations to limit the disturbance to the building occupants. The schedule of the work will have to be carefully coordinated to coincide with the building occupants and the scheduling of the work being performed by the building occupants.

3. PRODUCT AND MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR PIPING AND SPECIALTIES

3.1 Pipe and specialties.

Standard Products

Provide materials and equipment which are the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of such products and that essentially duplicate items that have been in satisfactory use for at least 2 years prior to bid opening. Equipment shall be supported by a service organization that is, in the opinion of the Contracting

Officer, reasonably convenient to the site.

Nameplates

Place a plate on each major item of equipment having the manufacturer's name, address, type or style, model or serial number, and catalog number secured to the item of equipment.

General

Piping, tubing, and fittings shall be as follows:

Stainless Steel Pipe

Stainless steel pipe shall meet the requirements of ASTM A312/A312M, seamless ASTM A814/A814M for flanged and cold-bending quality, Grade TP304, Schedule 160 with dimensions conforming to ASME B36.19M.

Stainless Steel Flanges

Flanged fittings including flanges, bolts, nuts, bolt patterns., etc. shall be in accordance with ASME B16.5 class 150 and shall have the manufacturers trademark affixed in accordance with MSS SP-25.

The internal diameter bores of flanges and flanged fittings shall be the same as that of the associated pipe. The flanges shall be welding neck type. Flanges and flanged fittings shall be forged austenitic stainless steel, ASTM

A182/A182M Grade TP304 Class 1500, drilled to ASME B16.5. For tie-in to existing flanges, field check existing flanges for non-standard bolt hole configurations and design as required to assure new pipe and flange mate properly. Bolting shall be ASTM A193 Grade B7 hex head bolts and ASTM A194 Grade B7 hex head nuts. When mating flange on valves or equipment is cast iron, ASTM A193 Grade 8 Class 1 bolts and ASTM A194 Grade 8 heavy hex head nuts shall be used. Bolts shall be provided with washers of the same material as the bolts. Gaskets shall be spiral wound similar to Flexitallic Style CG, ASME B16.20, 6” pipe, 1500# flange, 304 windings, Flexicarb

(graphite) filler, CS outer ring.

3.2. Miscellaneous Materials. Miscellaneous materials shall conform to the following:

Pipe hangers

Pipe hangers, inserts, and supports shall conform to MSS SP-58.

3.3. Installation for Piping and Specialties

Piping

Unless otherwise specified, pipe and fittings installation shall conform to the requirements of ASME B31.1. Pipe shall be cut accurately to measurements established at the job site and worked into place without springing or forcing, completely clearing all existing equipment. Cuttings or other weakening of the building structure to facilitate piping installation will not be permitted without written approval. Pipe or tubing shall be cut square, shall have burrs removed by reaming, and shall be so installed as to permit free expansion and contraction without causing damage to building structure, pipe, joints, or hangers. Changes in direction shall be made with welding fittings. The bends shall be all long radius elbows.

Supports

Hangers used to support piping 2 inches and larger shall be fabricated to permit adequate adjustment after erection while supporting the load. Pipe guides and anchors shall be installed to keep pipes in accurate alignment, to direct the expansion movement, and to prevent buckling, swaying, and undue strain. All piping subjected to vertical movement when operating temperatures exceed ambient temperatures, shall be supported by variable spring hangers and supports or by constant support hangers. Where threaded rods are used for support, they shall not be formed or bent. Pipe hangers, inserts and supports shall conform to MSS SP-58.

Pipe hangers on horizontal insulated pipe shall be the size of the outside diameter of the insulation.

Manufacturer's Services.

Provide the services of a manufacturer's representative who is experienced in the installation, adjustment, and operation of the equipment specified. The representative shall supervise the installation, adjustment, and testing of the equipment.

Testing and Cleaning

Submit performance test reports in booklet form showing all field tests performed to adjust each component and all field tests performed to prove compliance with the specified performance criteria, upon completion and testing of the installed system. Indicate in each test report the final position of controls.

Cleaning

After the tests have been made and prior to the operating tests, the piping shall be thoroughly cleaned and the system thoroughly flushed out with fresh water. Equipment shall be wiped clean, with all traces of oil, dust, dirt, or paint spots removed. The Contractor will be responsible for maintaining the system in a clean condition until final acceptance.

4.0 WELDING PRESSURE PIPING

4.1 References

American Welding Society (Aws)

AWS A2.4 (2012) Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing and

Nondestructive Examination

AWS A3.0M/A3.0 (2010) Standard Welding Terms and Definitions

AWS B2.1/B2.1M (2014; Errata 2015) Specification for Welding

Procedure and Performance Qualification

AWS D1.1/D1.1M (2015; Errata 1 2015; Errata 2 2016)

Structural Welding Code - Steel

AWS QC1 (2016) Specification for AWS Certification of Welding

Inspectors

AWS Z49.1 (2012) Safety in Welding and Cutting and Allied Processes

ASME International (ASME)

ASME B31.1 (2016; Errata 2016) Power Piping

ASME B31.3 (2016) Process Piping

ASME B31.4 (2016) Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquid

Hydrocarbons and Other Liquid

ASME B31.5 (2016) Refrigeration Piping and Heat Transfer

Components

ASME B31.9 (2017) Building Services Piping

ASME BPVC SEC I (2017) BPVC Section I-Rules for

Construction of Power Boilers

ASME BPVC SEC II-C (2017) BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-

Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler

Metals

ASME BPVC SEC IX (2017; Errata 2018) BPVC Section

IX-Welding, Brazing and Fusing Qualifications

ASME BPVC SEC V (2017) BPVC Section V-Nondestructive Examination

4.2 Procedures

Develop and qualify procedures for welding metals included in the work. Do not start welding until welding procedures, welders, and welding operators have been qualified. Unless otherwise specified, the choice of welding process shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

4.3 Previous Qualifications

Welding procedures, welders, and welding operators previously qualified by test may be accepted for the work without requalification provided that the following conditions are fulfilled:

a. Copies of welding procedures, procedure qualification test records, and welder and welding operator performance qualification test records are submitted and approved in accordance with the paragraph entitled "Submittals."

b. Testing was performed by an approved testing laboratory or technical consultant or by the

Contractor's approved quality control organization.

c. The welding procedures, welders, and welding operators were qualified in accordance with ASME

BPVC SEC IX or AWS B2.1/B2.1M, AR-2 level; and base materials, filler materials, electrodes, equipment, and processes conformed to the applicable requirements of this specification.

d. The requirements of paragraph entitled "Welder and Welding Operator Performance Qualification" for renewal of qualification were met, and records showing name of employer and period of employment using the process for which qualified are submitted as evidence of conformance.

4.4 Performance

The Contractor shall be responsible for the quality of joint preparation, welding, and examination. Clearly identify and record materials used in the welding operations. The examination and testing defined in this specification are minimum requirements. Provide additional examination and testing as necessary to achieve the quality required.

4.5 Welding Procedures Qualification

Qualification of the welding procedures for each group of materials to be welded is required as indicated in

ASME BPVC SEC IX. Record in detail and qualify the "Welding Procedure Specifications" for every welding procedure proposed. Qualification for each welding procedure shall conform to the requirements of ANSI

Standards and to this specification. The welding procedures shall specify end preparation for welds, including cleaning, alignments, and root openings. Preheat, interpass temperature control, and postheat treatment of welds shall be as required by ANSI Piping documents, unless otherwise indicated or specified. Describe the type of backing rings or consumable inserts, if used, and, if they are to be removed, the removal process. Welding procedure qualifications shall be identified individually and referenced on the shop drawings or suitably keyed to the contract drawings.

Qualification of Inspection and (NDE) Personnel Qualification of Inspection and Nondestructive Examination

(NDE)Personnel: Qualify inspection and nondestructive examination personnel in accordance with the following requirements:

4.5.1 Inspector Certification

Qualify welding inspectors in accordance with AWS QC1.

4.5.2 NDE Personnel Certification Procedures

Certify NDE personnel and establish a written procedure for the control and administration of NDE personnel training, examination, and certification. Base procedures on appropriate specific and general guidelines of training and experience recommended by ASNT SNT-TC-1A, Supplement A-Radiographic, Supplement B-

Magnetic particle, Supplement C-Ultrasonic and Supplement D-Liquid Penetrant.

4.5.3 Welding Procedures and Qualifications

Specifications and Test Results: Submit copies of the welding procedure specifications and procedure qualification test results for each type of welding required. Approval of any procedure does not relieve the

Contractor of the responsibility for producing acceptable welds. Submit this information on the forms printed in

ASME BPVC SEC IX or their equivalent.

Certification: Before assigning welders or welding operators to the work, submit their names, together with certification that each individual is performance qualified as specified. Do not start welding work prior to procedure qualification. The certification shall state the type of welding and positions for which each is qualified, the code and procedure under which each is qualified, date qualified, and the firm and individual certifying the qualification tests.

4.6 Welding Materials

Comply with ASME BPVC SEC II-C. Welding equipment, electrodes, welding wire, and fluxes shall be capable of producing satisfactory welds when used by a qualified welder or welding operator using qualified welding procedures.

4.6.1 Welding

Do not deviate from applicable codes, approved procedures and approved shop drawings without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer. Materials or components with welds made off the site will not be accepted if the welding does not conform to the requirements of this specification unless otherwise specified. Assign each welder or welding operator an identifying number, letter, or symbol that shall be used to identify his welds. Each welder or welding operator shall apply his mark adjacent to his weld using an approved rubber stamp or felt-tipped marker with permanent, weatherproof ink or other approved methods that do not deform the metal. For seam welds, place identification marks adjacent to the welds at one meter 3 foot intervals. Confine identification by die stamps or electric etchers to the weld reinforcing crown, preferably in the finished crater.

4.6.2 Welding Operators

Perform welding in accordance with qualified procedures using qualified welders and welding operators.

4.6.3 Examinations and Tests

Visual and nondestructive examinations shall be performed by the Contractor to detect surface and internal discontinuities in completed welds. Employ the services of a qualified commercial inspection or testing laboratory or technical consultant approved by the Contracting Officer. Visually examine welds by Radiographic, Liquid penetrant, Magnetic particle, or Ultrasonic examination shall be required as indicated in Tables [IV] [and]

[V] attached to this section or in accordance with the ASME BPVC and other sections where detailed requirements are specified. Random NDE testing applies to ASME B31.3 and ASME B31.4 piping unless specified otherwise. When examination and testing indicates defects in a weld joint, a qualified welder shall repair the weld in accordance with the paragraph entitled "Corrections and Repairs" of this section.

4.6.4 Nondestructive Examination

NDE shall be in accordance with written procedures. Procedures for radiographic, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, or ultrasonic tests and methods shall conform to ASME BPVC SEC V. The approved procedure shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Government personnel. In addition to the information required in ASME

BPVC SEC V, the written procedures shall include:

Timing of the nondestructive examination in relation to the welding operations.

Safety precautions.

4.6.5 Piping Subject to 100 Percent NDE

ASME B31.4 and ASME B31.3 Piping Subject to 100 Percent NDE: 100 percent of each day's girth welds installed in the following locations shall be nondestructively examined 100 percent by radiographic, magnetic particle, or liquid penetrant examination unless impracticable, in which case at least 90 percent must be examined. Nondestructive examination must be impracticable for each girth weld not examined.

4.7 Acceptance Standards

4.7.1 Visual

The following indications are unacceptable:

Cracks--external surface.

Undercut on surface which is greater than 25 percent for ASME B31.3 and 12.5 percent for ASME B31.4 and ASME B31.9 of the wall thickness, whichever is less, provided that the remaining wall thickness is not less than the minimum design thickness. For ASME B31.4 and in accordance with API Std 1104, undercuts over 1/64 inch through 1/32 inch or over 6 to 12.5 percent of the pipe wall thickness, whichever is smaller, shall not exceed 2 inches in a continuous weld length of 12 inches or 1/6 the length of the weld, whichever is smaller; and undercuts 1/64 inch or 6 percent of the wall thickness, whichever is smaller, are acceptable regardless of length.

4.7.2 Weld reinforcement

(1) ASME B31.1, conform to Table I.

TABLE I REINFORCEMENT OF GIRTH AND LONGITUDINAL BUTT WELDS

Maximum Thickness of Reinforcement for Design

Temperature

Thickness of Base

Metal, inches

Greater than

750 degrees F

350 degrees F -

750 degrees F

Less than 350 degrees C inch inch inch

Up to 1/8, incl. 1/16 3/32 3/16

Over 1/8 to 3/16, incl. 1/16 1/8 3/16

Over 3/16 to 1/2, incl. 1/16 5/32 3/16

TABLE I REINFORCEMENT OF GIRTH AND LONGITUDINAL BUTT WELDS

Maximum Thickness of Reinforcement for Design

Temperature

Thickness of Base

Metal, inches

Greater than

750 degrees F

350 degrees F -

750 degrees F

Less than 350 degrees C inch inch inch

Over 1/2 to 1, incl. 3/32 3/16 3/16

Over 1 to 2, incl. 1/8 1/4 1/4

Over 2 5/32 The greater of 1/4 inch or 1/8 times the width of the weld in inches.

NOTES:

1. For double welded butt joints, this limitation on reinforcement given above shall apply separately to both inside and outside surfaces of the joint.

2. For single welded butt joints, the reinforcement limits given above shall apply to the outside surface of the joint only.

3. The thickness of weld reinforcement shall be based on the thickness of the thinner of the materials being joined.

4. The weld reinforcement thicknesses shall be determined from the higher of the abutting surfaces involved.

5. Weld reinforcement may be removed if so desired.

(2) ASME B31.3, conform to Table II.

TABLE II

Wall Thickness, inches Height, inches

Less than or equal to 1/4 Less than or equal to 1/16

Greater than 1/4, is less than or equal to 1/2 Less than or equal to 1/8

Greater than 1/2, is less than or equal to 1 Less than or equal to 5/32

Greater than 1 Less than or equal to 3/16

NOTES:

1. Wall thickness is the nominal wall thickness of the thinner of components joined by butt weld.

2. Height: For "Normal Service" and "Severe Cyclic" conditions, use the listed value. For

"Category D Fluid Service," use twice the listed value. Measure from surfaces of adjacent components. The lesser of the two measurements, in any plane through the weld, shall not exceed the applicable value at right. Weld metal shall merge smoothly into component surfaces.

(3) ASME B31.4, conform to Table I for under 175 degrees C 350 degrees F.

(4) ASME B31.5, conform to Table III.

TABLE III

Pipe Wall Thickness, inches Reinforcement

Thickness, inches

1/4 and under 1/16

Over 1/4 through 1/2 3/32

Over 1/2, through 1 1/8

Over 1 3/16

(5) ASME B31.9: Thickness of weld reinforcement shall not exceed

3/16 inch.

Lack of fusion on surface.

Incomplete penetration (applies only when inside surface is readily accessible).

Convexity of fillet weld surface greater than 10 percent of longest leg plus 0.03 inch.

Concavity in groove welds.

Concavity in fillet welds greater than 1/16 inch.

Fillet weld size less than indicated or greater than 1 1/4 times the minimum specified fillet leg length.

4.7.2 Magnetic Particle Examination

The following relevant indications are unacceptable:

Any cracks and linear indications.

Rounded indications with dimensions greater than 3/16 inch.

Four or more rounded indications in a line separated by 1/16 inch or less edge-to-edge.

Ten or more rounded indications in any 6 square inches of surface, with the major dimension of this area not to exceed 6 inches, with the area taken in the most unfavorable location relative to the indications being evaluated.

4.7.3 Liquid Penetrant Examination

Indications whose major dimensions are greater than 1/16 inch shall be considered relevant. The following relevant indications are unacceptable:

Any cracks or linear indications.

Rounded indications with dimensions greater than 3/16 inch.

Four or more rounded indications in a line separated by 1/16 inch or less edge-to-edge.

Ten or more rounded indications in any 6 square inches of surface, with the major dimension of this area not to exceed 6 inches, with the area taken in the most unfavorable location relative to the indications being evaluated.

4.7.4 Radiography

Welds that are shown by radiography to have any of the following discontinuities are unacceptable:

Any type of crack or zone of incomplete fusion or penetration.

Any other elongated indication which has a length greater than:

(6) 1/4 inch for t up to 3/4 inch, inclusive;

(7) 1/3 t for t from 3/4 inch to 2 1/4 inches, inclusive;

(8) 3/4 inch for t over 2 1/4 inches where t is the thickness of the thinner portion of the weld.

("t" pertains to the thickness of the weld being examined. If a weld joins two members having different thickness at the weld, "t" is the thinner of these two thicknesses.)

Any group of indications in line that have an aggregate length greater than t in a length of 12t, except where the distance between the successive indications exceeds 6L where L is the longest indication in the group.

Porosity in excess of that shown acceptable in Appendix A-250, Acceptance Standard for

Radiographically Determined Rounded Indications in Welds, ASME BPVC SEC I.

4.7.5 Ultrasonic Examination

Permitted for ASME B31.3 and ASME B31.4 piping only. Linear type discontinuities are unacceptable if the amplitude exceeds the reference level and discontinuities have lengths which exceed the following:

1/4 inch for t up to 3/4 inch

1/3 t for t from 3/4 inch to 2 1/4 inches

3/4 inch for t over 2 1/4 inches

("t" is the thickness of the weld being examined. If the weld joins two members having different thickness at the weld, "t" is the thinner of these two thicknesses. Discontinuities are interpreted to be cracks, lack of fusion, and incomplete penetration are unacceptable regardless of length.)

4.8 Corrections And Repairs

Remove defects and replace welds as specified in ANSI Piping Standards, unless otherwise specified. Repair defects discovered between weld passes before additional weld material is deposited. Wherever a defect is removed, and repair by welding is not required, the affected area shall be blended into the surrounding surface eliminating sharp notches, crevices, or corners. After defect removal is complete and before rewelding, reexamine the area by the same test methods which first revealed the defect to ensure that the defect has been eliminated. After rewelding, reexamine the repaired area by the same test methods originally used for that area.

For repairs to base material, the minimum examination shall be the same as required for butt welds. Indication of a defect shall be regarded as a defect unless reevaluation by NDE or by surface conditioning shows that no unacceptable indications are present. The use of foreign material to mask, fill in, seal, or disguise welding defects will not be permitted.

TABLE IV - EXAMINATIONS AND TESTS FOR VARIOUS MATERIALS AND SERVICES

Examinations or Tests Required

Material or

Application Visual Radiographic Magnetic

Particle or

Liquid

Penetrant

Ultrasonic

High-alloy austenitic or nickel steels or nickel alloys for cryogenic service and vacuum service

a. Tack welds Yes No No No

b. Root passes Yes No Yes No

c. Intermediate passes Yes No

No No

Completed weld Yes 100 percent for NPS over

1-1/4 inches 60 percent for

NAPA PS 1-1/4 inches and less

Yes(PT only);

1/2 inch…