PSM Electrical System SOO.pdf

Statement of Objectives

Request for Quotation (RFQ) Installation of Physical Scale Modeling (PSM) Electrical Infrastructure

Naval Research Lab - Key West

1. Purpose and Location of Solicitation

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is refurbishing electrical infrastructure in our Physical Scale Modeling (PSM) test facility. The electrical infrastructure is a critical component used to measure electric fields associated with cathodic protection systems. This Statement of Objectives is to provide potential contractors guidance in the design and installation of this electrical infrastructure.

The contractor shall be responsible for the design and installation of an electrical system in support of Naval Research Laboratory’s test facility requirements at the following location:

Naval Research Lab – Key West

Bldg F-15, Fleming Key

Trumbo Point Annex, NASKW

Key West, Florida 33040

2. Type of Proposal and Period of Performance

Contractor period of performance schedule will be included in the in the contractors bid. The Government will consider the period of performance in selection and will look favorably on minimizing the time to install the electrical system. Key milestones and a schedule will be provided by potential contractors in their proposals.

3. Responsibility

Potential contractors shall be licensed and insured to perform all installation operations and comply with all State of Florida and Federal Laws and rules covering the installation of electrical systems at Naval Research Lab

(NRL).

Contractor shall comply with Naval Research Lab (NRL) requirements as defined in the contract terms and conditions and proposal response instructions.

4. Base Access Requirement

Prospective Contractor’s employees requiring access to Naval Research Lab Key West (NRL-KW) shall have or be able to obtain DBIDS access to Naval Air Station Key West, Trumbo Point Annex.

Quotations for this solicitation will show evidence that employees providing service have or will be able to obtain base access.

Failure to obtain or maintain base access may result in contract cancelation.

5. Equipment, Materials, and Supplies

The Contractor shall provide all tools, equipment, materials, supplies, and supervision for the duties required to install the electrical system at NRL-KW. The equipment, materials, and supplies used in the installation or fabrication shall be of good commercial value and unless otherwise specified, properly stored in the area designated by the Government Representative. Contractor will be responsible for all equipment used during the installation.

A Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) will be provided for all chemicals used on site.

Contractor shall be responsible for managing all waste associated with the installation and disposal in a lawful and compliant manner.

NRL-Key West will make available access to 120V power, fresh water and access to a port-a-let during installation.

6. Access to Site and Work Hours

Services under this contract must be performed in such a way that will minimize interruption to, or interference with, the normal operation of Government business on the premises to the extent possible. The contractor shall coordinate with the NRL onsite Facility Manager to coordinate activities and provide status against the schedule.

All installation activities will be conducted during normal business hours of the laboratory (7:30am – 4:00pm)

Monday through Friday.

The Facility will be closed on Federal Holidays and the Contractor will not be able to access the site during these holidays:

Wednesday, January 01 New Year’s Day

Monday, January 20 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, January 20 Inauguration Day

Monday, February 17 Washington’s Birthday

Monday, May 26 Memorial Day

Thursday, June 19 Juneteenth National Independence Day

Friday, July 04 Independence Day

Monday, September 01 Labor Day

Monday, October 13 Columbus Day

Tuesday, November 11 Veterans Day

Thursday, November 27 Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, December 25 Christmas Day

NRL follows the NASKW tropical cyclone (Hurricane) risk management posture. In the case of a Hurricane, the

Contractor shall assist NRL in preparing for inclement weather and possible storm surge, by securing production materials and equipment belonging to the contractor. The Contractor should be aware that they may not have access to the Base during a tropical cyclone event.

7. Quality and Warranty

The Contractor will execute a Quality Plan to ensure workmanship and materials meet industry standard quality control metrics and standards.

The contractor shall warranty all materials and workmanship associated with the electrical system installation for a minimum of 3 years.

8. Electrical System Requirements

General Electrical Requirements:

The intent of this project is to install electrical infrastructure in support of the PSM test capability. It is to be built inside of an existing structure (BLDG F-15) located at the US Naval Research Laboratory in Key West, FL

(NRLKW). The existing building is steel frame construction with an existing concrete floor. The building contains an inground pool and a steel mezzanine.

Any damage to the existing infrastructure caused by the contractor will be repaired at the contractor’s expense.

The following requirements shall be included in the Contractor’s bid:

GENERAL REQURIEMENTS FOR NRLKW F-15C ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION

1. The electrical installation shall meet applicable electrical safety codes unless specifically exempted by NRL in support of a test requirement.

2. All activities performed on-site shall be in a safe manner and in accordance with the latest OSHA regulations.

3. Prior to submitting proposals, contractors will travel on site to NRLKW to inspect the project site to discuss the proposed work with cognizant NRL engineer and satisfy themselves as to the general and local conditions that may affect the cost of performance of the work.

4. Deviations from the NRL provided drawings shall be coordinated with cognizant engineering personnel at

NRLKW.

5. The offeror’s proposal shall include detail sufficient to determine the technical feasibility of their approach and a schedule including key milestones.

Detail Electrical Requirements:

The following are detail requirements to assist perspective contractors in developing their bids. Please reference

Appendix 1 for specific equipment that will be Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). With the exception of these GFE items, the Contractor should assume that they will provide all other hardware and to run power to a junction box in proximity to the GFE’s planned location. Appendix 2 provides a schematic layout of the facility and can be referenced for locations of installation locations.

8.1 Electrical Overview

8.1.1 All work shall be performed in conformance to NEC 2020 edition or newer.

8.1.2 Provide operational electrical systems to include: Feeder, Branch Panels/breakers, EMT conduit (unless specified otherwise), fixtures as specified, mounting hardware, wiring and circuit testing.

8.1.3 Appendix 1 is provided as an engineering schematic to guide contractors in the specific desired layout of the electrical system for the PSM facility. Technical details of the electrical subsystem are provided in the following sections.

8.2. 480 VAC 3 Ø System (NEW Branch Panel)

8.2.1 Install 200A Branch Panelboard on east wall location as designated on Ground level drawing. To include:

Outdoor PVC conduit, feeder, 200A breaker and mount fittings from source panel located in adjacent Pump Room building. Panel Board should have a minimum of 42 spaces.

8.2.1.1 Install access to conduit run to contractor supplied 75KVA 3Ø, 480 to 208 transformer. (see ground level drawing and section 8.4)

8.2.2 Install conduit, breakers, wiring, mount fittings and terminations as required to locations defined on Ground level drawing for the following Government Furnished Equipment (GFE): (i.e. 8.2.2.1 - 8.2.2.4). Contractor shall supply safety switch disconnect as necessary for 480 VAC 3Ø service and appropriate amperage. Devices shall conform to Square D VHU361DSGL non-fused or equivalent:

8.2.2.1 (GFE item 1) Pool Pump Filter System (NEMA 4X, 480 VAC 3Ø, 20A, 2 Circuits), to include: PVC conduit to (2) wall level disconnects (exterior 4’ off pad, per Ground level drawing), provide grounded flex cable to device as required. Exterior conduit run.

8.2.2.2 (GFE item 2) Building A/C Unit (NEMA 4X, 480 VAC 3Ø), Compatible with 10-ton package unit to include: EMT (interior) and PVC (exterior) conduit to unit, (exterior at S wall on adjacent building roof ) and provide grounded flex cable to device as necessary. Exterior conduit run.

8.2.2.3 (GFE item 3) Garage Door Control (NEMA 4X, 480), to include: EMT conduit to disconnect (interior at N wall, per Ground level drawing) exterior conduit run to junction box on North wall.

8.3. Isolated Ground 240/120 VAC 1Ø System (NEW Branch Panel MB)

8.3.1. Replace EE2 200A Panel Board with new 208/120 3Ø, 42 slot unit to the South wall.

8.3.2. Remove existing 200A EE2 Branch Panel and EE2a panels exterior to the new lab space.

8.3.3 Install 125A Branch Load Center and 30KVA Isolation Transformer (Isolation Transformer is GFE) on

South wall location as designated on Ground level drawing. To include:

8.3.3.1. From new EE2 panel, provide new feeder (125A) to 30KVA Isolation Transformer and corresponding new

MB load center (240/120 1Ø, 125 A), location identified in Ground level drawing. Provide appropriate MB breaker at new EE2 panel. Load Center shall conform to Square D QO130M200P or equiv.

8.3.3.2. Install new Cu ground rod for 30KVA Isolation Transformer secondary side.

8.3.4 Battery Backup/Signal Conditioner (GFE - 30A 240V) Wire (4) wall mounted, hardwired battery backup units as identified in Ground level drawing. Installation to include:

8.3.4.1. EMT conduit from MB branch panel to each unit and additionally conduit (3/4” min) between each adjoining unit, provide 30A breakers, wire and associated mounting fixtures.

8.3.4.2 Each unit contains (6) 20A isolated circuit breakers to be wired to special receptacles (See Upper and

Lower level drawing).

8.3.5. Special Isolated Receptacles (20A each, 120VAC) All special receptacles shall be wired using EMT conduit and metallic boxes sized to contain two Hubbel IG5362 NEMA 5-15/20 or equiv. receptacles (Quad configuration), with metallic covers.

8.3.5.1. Quad receptacles shall be configured only as a single circuit each or a single circuit Quad receptacle pair, and located as designated on the Ground level and Mezzanine upper level drawings (locations designated in green).

Each Quad receptacle shall have a dedicated ground wire which services only the ground pins for the two Hubbel

IG5362 NEMA 5-15/20 or equiv. receptacles in the quad. Where Quad pairs exist, each quad shall have individual ground wires. All grounds shall terminate at the battery backup isolated ground point to minimize possible ground loops.

8.3.5.1.1 Ground Level: There shall be (8) 120 VAC 20A Quad receptacles utilizing 6 circuits in the battery backups. Each circuit shall be wired directly into the battery backups/signal conditioners, wired as designated. Per drawing, Ground level quad receptacles are mounted: 1) along the underside mezzanine ceiling (4 locations), 2) exterior pool wall (3 locations), and 3) E wall mount (1 location).

8.3.5.1.2 Upper Mezzanine level: The mezzanine level houses considerable electronic equipment.

There shall be (16) 120 VAC 20A Quad receptacles, utilizing 16 circuits in the battery backups, wired as designated. Mezzanine level quad receptacles shall be all mounted along the underside of the PSM mezzanine and come up through floor. West side row (5 locations), Center zones (4 locations), and East side row (4 locations).

8.3.6. ACCM ROOM Provide 120 VAC service for Receptacles, lighting and A/C (Ground Level Drawing).

8.3.7. Lenel Security and Door Control System Provide 120 VAC, 2 circuits 20A. (Ground Level Drawing)

8.3.8 LED Lighting for the PSM facility shall be divided into four areas with feeds from EE2 panel: 1) Under

Mezzanine area lights, 2) Mezzanine deck ceiling lights and 3) over pool lights 4) ACCM room. All high bay light areas shall be controlled from 2 locations for convenience: 1) ground level switches (S, by lab entrance door), 2) upper mezzanine level switches (SW by stairs). ACCM lights will be controlled from inside ACCM structure by entrance door.

8.3.8.1. Lighting shall be installed using EMT conduit and fastened to building support structure. LED light tubes shall be enclosed, having 3000-3500K color with 85 or better CRI, and not of ballast type.

8.3.8.2. Fixture quantity and distribution TBD by lighting consultant based on industrial site requirements.

8.4 General Use Wiring 208/120 VAC 3Ø System (Existing Branch Panel EE2)

8.4.1. Install contractor supplied Transformer for EE3 Load Center. Transformer, 75 KVA, 460/480 3Ø VAC

Input 200A, 120/208 3Ø VAC Output 200A, hardwired on Southeast corner. (see ground level drawing)

8.4.2. Install 42 slot breaker panel next to transformer on East wall (see ground level drawing). Panel referenced as

EE3.

8.4.3 Quad Wall Receptacles General use 120 VAC 20A wall receptacles shall be wired using EMT conduit and metallic boxes sized to contain two 20A industrial grade or equiv. receptacles (Quad configuration), with metallic covers. Each quad box shall have 2-20A circuits, 1 for each receptacle and wired using separate neutrals. Conduit originates at Branch Panel EE3.

8.4.3.1. All breakers should be GFI protected.

8.4.3.2. 26 Ground Level Quad receptacles shall be interior wall mounted along the PSM building structure at approximate spacing detailed in Ground level and Mezzanine Deck level drawings. Metallic boxes and conduit should be located no lower than 4 feet above grade, with a minimum of 8 circuits

8.4.3.3. 11 Mezzanine Deck Level Quad receptacles shall be mounted along the PSM building structure at approximate spacing detailed in Ground level and Mezzanine Deck level drawings. Metallic boxes and conduit should be located a minimum of 2’ above deck floor level, with a minimum of 4 circuits. Mid deck Quad boxes can be ceiling mounted or mounted to protective railing, but should not protrude into walking space.

8.4.4. Exit Lighting

8.4.2.1. Contractor shall supply two overdoor Emergency Exit fixtures and wiring. Fixtures to lighted readily visible above the two exit doors as indicated on ground level drawing. Fixtures should have battery backup in case of power failure.

Appendix 1 – Government Furnished Equipment

1. Isolation Transformer for MB Load Center. ANG Marine Isolation ISO Boost Transformer, 30 KVA, 208

VAC Input 125A, 120/240 VAC Output 125A, hardwired. ANG

2. Battery Back-up/Conditioner Medi-Products or equiv. Silent Sentry #SSH4440MS 4400 watts, 4.8 kwh, wall mount, hard wired, pure waveform, 240VAC, 30A with 6 independent hard wired 20A circuit breaker outputs

120/240. 18" x 64" x10" with capability to add increased battery sections. www.mediproducts.net

GFE ITEMS (Terminate wiring at Junction box per Electrical Layout Schematic Appendix 2)

3. Pool Pump 10HP (480 VAC 3Ø, 2 circuits @ 20A)

4. Pool recirculation 3HP (480/208 VAC 1Ø, 15-20A)

5. MEZANINE Equipment Cabinets (All) (120 VAC 1Ø, 20A special quad)

6. Building A/C (480 VAC 3Ø)

Appendix 2 – Electrical Layout

See Files:

- PSM Electrical Layout rev6.pdf

- PSM Isolation transformer and battery backup detail rev1.pdf

- PSM-facility layout for reference.pdf

- Mezzanine drawing for reference.pdf