Purchase Description 28 Apr 2025.pdf

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

BAF# 77811-Fluid Cell Overhaul: B140 Quintus

28 APRIL 2025

1.0 DESCRIPTION. The Contractor shall overhaul the B140 Quintis Fluid Cell to include all tools, parts, materials, labor, travel, training, and installation for the Maintenance Support Group (MXSG) at Robins Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia. Plant Services will work with contractor and coordinate all visits, shutdowns, etc. to complete the task.

1.1 The contractor shall provide a new chiller unit, Chiller Unit Q24-019940, for press type QFP 1.6 x 4-1000.

2.0 Service Support.

2.1 Delivery.

2.1.1 Government Representatives. The following individuals will serve as the Primary and Alternate Government Representatives as the points of contact through which all contractor-provided services will be requested and accomplished for MXSG.

Government Representatives will not supervise the Contractor, and they are not empowered to make any contractual commitments or to authorize any contractual changes on the Government’s behalf. The following individuals will serve as Government Representatives for MXSG.

2.2 Shipping/Delivery/Period of Performance. The Contractor shall provide delivery of the chiller within 16 weeks ARO, FOB Destination. Once the chiller is received, on-site work and training will require 30 days to complete.

2.3 Ship To Address.

DODAAC:F3QCCM

Attn: David Carter

402 MXSG/MXDEQ

First Street, Bldg 140, Floor 1 (Southwest Side) Robins AFB, GA 31098

2.4 Incidental Services.

Primary Government Representative Alternate Government Representative Name: David Carter Name: Micah Graves Unit: 402 MXSG/MXDEQ Unit: 402 MXSG/MXDEQ Phone: 478-327-5017 Phone: 478-222-4075 Email: david.carter.64@us.af.mil Email: micah.graves @us.af.mil mailto:%20david.carter.64@us.af.mil mailto:email@us.af.mil

2.4.1 Installation. The contractor shall install the tray drive components, provided by the Government, for the fluid cell (serial number: QFC.6X4-1000) in combination with the supervision of the 100K cycles periodic service. The Government will be responsible for any spare or wear parts.

2.4.1.1 The 100K cycles periodic service shall include the following:

• Remove pressing plate and diaphragm

• Remove upper filler

• Clean ID of cylinder

• Measure cylinder at three angles to ensure dimensional integrity

• Replacement of upper filler piece Teflon

• Replacement of press plate Teflon

• Replacement of safety valves

• Crack inspection of tray

• Crack inspection of pressing plate

• Lubrication of inner surfaces of cylinder wall and upper and lower filler pieces

• Lubrication of inner surfaces of the cylinder and the lower filler piece

• Reinstall upper filler

• Reinstall pressing plate and diaphragm

• Double lubrication of bottom wedges and bottom plates

• Double lubrication of side rails

• Replacement of oil in grease pump gear box

• Test operate press to ensure proper operation

2.4.2 The contractor shall install the chiller listed in paragraph 1.1. The contractor shall include rigging, electrical, and pipefitting installation as part of the chiller upgrade.

The existing process water lines will be reused where possible. RAFB will be responsible for clearing a space behind the press, adjacent to the wall for the chiller unit. The Government will be responsible for supply and installation of a floor level disconnect and connection to the facility buss. This disconnect will be located not more than 20’ from the chiller location.

2.4.3 The contractor shall be responsible for the replacement of the press mounted heat exchanger.

2.4.4 Training. The contractor will provide the following training:

2.4.4.1 Maintenance training- 2 days of basic maintenance training for up to 5 attendees.

2.4.4.2 Flexform Process and Tool Design Process Training- 5 days training for 6-8 attendees.

This training is based on the comprehensive unique Quintus Flexform sheet metal forming manuals, including:

Tray loading practice o Tool height considerations o Recommended tool loading for maximum production efficiency, at optimum process cost o Throw pad impact on the forming Air evacuation principles Considerations when transferring tools from rubber pad presses or from old low pressure fluid cell presses to a new high pressure Quintus press

The principles of the Flexform process o Forming of various materials and tempers o Metal forming principles. Draw ratio, forming limit diaphragm etc.

Basic tool design principles How to choose the optimum tool material o Punch dies, cavity dies, expansion dies and dies with blank holders o Basic design criteria for stretch flanges, shrink flanges, return flanges and joggles

2.4.4.3 Advanced Tool Design Process Training- 3 days training for 6-8 attendees.

Repetition of the first initial training “Introduction to the Flexform process”, see above.

Review of actual Purchaser parts in order to discuss potential process improvements and optimizations.

o Forming result and improvement opportunities with reference to

Quintus Flexform manuals Review possibilities to use forming simulation in the part fabrication development and in the tool design process.

2.4.5 Technical support. None.

2.5 Warranty. The Contractor shall provide a twelve (12) month warranty beginning at the completion (and acceptance by the Government) of the installation.

2.6 Options. None.

3.0 Government Furnished Equipment and Services or Government Furnished Property

(GFP) and services. None.

4.0 General Information.

4.1 Contractor Program Manager. The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager who shall be the single point of contact between the Contractor and the Government. The name and phone number of the Contractor’s Program Manager shall be provided in writing to the Contracting Officer, Government Representatives, and COR no later than five (5) calendar days after contract award date.

4.2 Place of Performance and Hours of Work. On-site contract services shall be performed at the Warner Robins Air Logistic Complex. The work will take place in building 140 at Robins Air Force Base, GA. The Contractor’s work hours (shifts) shall normally be from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (EST), Monday through Friday. The Government may adjust the Contractor’s work hours based on workload requirements, with the flexibility to start work earlier, work odd shifts, and/or work weekends. The Government will provide the Contractor the required work hours (schedule) for contractor personnel, and will provide a 48-hour notice prior to changing any work hours.

4.3 Recognized Holidays. Unless otherwise required by the Government, the Contractor shall not have access to Government facilities to work or telework on all federal holidays or during facility closings as authorized by the Government. If the holiday falls on Saturday, it is observed on Friday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on Monday.

4.4 Security Requirements.

4.4.1 Government Security Regulations. The Contractor shall ensure personnel, information, system, facility, and international security requirements are met in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Department of the Air Force Instruction (DAFI) 31-101, Integrated Defense.

4.4.2 Communications Security (COMSEC). The Contractor shall use only secure communications methods and/or equipment to transmit or otherwise transfer classified and/or sensitive, but unclassified, information in accordance with 2 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).

4.4.3 Foreign Nationals must meet the requirements of DoDM5200.02 DAFMAN 16- 1405, Air Force Personnel Security Program, prior to access.

4.4.4 Visitors Only – No Badging ID. The Air Force has mandated all visitors consent to a check of their criminal history prior to being allowed access to installations. The check will be conducted at the Visitor Control Center (VCC) off Watson Boulevard, Robins AFB, GA. Visitors requiring unescorted access will need their driver’s license or state-issued ID along with insurance and registration if driving on base. The pass issued by the Visitor Control Center authorizes unescorted entry to Robins AFB for the bearer only.

For visitors, a short term pass is up to 60 days. Any time greater than 60 days requires a secondary form of ID (Social security card, birth certificate or passport).

4.4.5 Operations Security (OPSEC). The purpose of OPSEC is to reduce the vulnerability of USAF missions to adversary collection and exploitation of critical information. The Contractor shall comply with DoDD 5205.02E “DoD Operations Security”, DoD Manual 5205.02-M and AFI 10-701 “Operations Security” to protect United States (U.S. Government interest. The Contractor shall ensure compliance with

OPSEC requirements including procedures to protect classified and/or sensitive, but unclassified, Government projects and/or programs. The Contractor shall ensure Contractor personnel who perform work at Robins AFB or another Government facility comply with the OPSEC procedures of the facility.

4.4.6 Security Incident or Violation. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government Security Office of any potential or actual security incidents or violations including potential or actual unauthorized disclosure or compromise of classified and/or sensitive, but unclassified, information.

4.5 Supply Chain Risk Management. The Contractor shall implement risk management procedures to ensure that system, equipment, components, software, maintenance equipment, and supplies do not incorporate counterfeit parts, malicious code, or other elements that would allow adversaries to gain access to data and critical program information and disrupt operations. Contractor risk management procedures shall comply with:

DoDI5000.83 DAFI 63-113, Program Protection Planning for Life Cycle

Management, SAE Aerospace Standard AS5553D, Counterfeit Electrical, Electronic, and

Electromechanical (EEE) Parts; Avoidance, Detection, Mitigation and Disposition, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53

Rev 5, Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations.

4.6 Contractor Identification. Contractor personnel shall wear visible identification designating them as contractors at all times while on Robins Air Force Base.

4.7 Contractor Vehicle Entry. The Contractor shall contact the Robins Air Force Base Visitor's Center to and comply with local procedures for obtaining credentials and vehicle entry. Information may be obtained by calling the following phone number: Commercial 478-222-1972.

4.8 Agency Affirmative Procurement Program. In accordance with FAR 23.404(b)(1), 100% of purchases of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-designated products included in the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) list [https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program] and/or United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-designated products included in the bio based product listings [http://www.biopreferred.gov] shall, at a minimum, meet the EPA or USDA standards for recovered materials or bio based content, respectively, unless an item cannot be acquired competitively within a realistic timeframe, meet appropriate performance standards, and/or be acquired at a reasonable price.

4.8.1 In accordance with FAR 23.107-1, the Contractor shall provide estimates and verification of recovered material for EPA-designated CPG products and certification for both EPA-designated CPG products and USDA-designated bio based products. In accordance with the Robins Air Force Base, Georgia / Affirmative Procurement http://www.biopreferred.gov/

Program (formerly Green Procurement Program (GPP)) Plan, the Contractor shall provide estimates and certifications to the Government for completion of the applicable attachment(s) to be included in the Purchase Request (PR) package.

4.9 Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Awareness. Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Awareness Training: All contractor personnel working on Robins AFB who perform activities on the installation are required to complete Air Force-provided initial EMS Awareness Training. It is the responsibility of the Prime Contractor to ensure that all sub-contractors, vendors, and employees complete this training prior to beginning work on Robins AFB. Notification of training completion shall be sent to the Robins AFB Contracting Officer (CO) to be maintained in the contract file for tracking purposes. Failure to provide documentation of EMS Training may result in termination of the contract.

4.9.1 EMS training is provided by Environmental Management. Request for Robins EMS Awareness training through email at 78ceg.cev.FrontOfc@us.af.mil.

Contractors have two options to satisfy the mandatory EMS Awareness Training requirement. (Front Desk: 478-926-8178.)

4.9.2 Option 1: Contractors can register for an account through The Environmental Awareness Course Hub (TEACH), the Air Force training database: https://usaf.learningbuilder.com/account/login/?ReturnUrl=%2f Search for Course ID: EMS110UHHZ00293 Directions:

1. Hover your mouse over the Courses and Transcripts tab.

2. Click on Transcripts

3. Click into the TEACH Course Completion Log by clicking the orange Continue or Begin button.

4. When you are on the transcript, click on the blue “Search for Course” button.

5. When the pop up appears enter the course name or course number and press search.

6. Once you find the course you want to add, click on the +Select button to add the course to your transcript.

(Note: TEACH may not supported by Internet Explorer; recommend using Chrome.)

4.9.3 Option 2: Contractor requests a copy of the Robins EMS Awareness Training PowerPoint Presentation from Environmental Management. The request should be sent to the Environment Management Workflow Box at the following email address, 78ceg.cev.FrontOfc@us.af.mil. Once the presentation is received, the contractor is responsible for ensuring that all his/her employees view the training. (CDRL A001 DI-MGMT-80368A/T, Status Report/EMS Training)

4.10 ISO 50001-Energy Management System. Due to the WR-ALC being ISO 50001 certified, all contractors are subject to the Energy Management System (EnMS) requirements and shall abide by certification guidelines whenever applicable.

mailto:78ceg.cev.FrontOfc@us.af.mil https://usaf.learningbuilder.com/account/login/?ReturnUrl=%2f mailto:78ceg.cev.FrontOfc@us.af.mil

4.10.1. EnMS Training. All contractor personnel working on Robins AFB who perform activities on the installation are required to complete Air Force provided initial EnMS Training. It is the responsibility of the Prime Contractor to ensure that all sub-contractors, vendors, and employees complete this training prior to beginning work on Robins AFB.

4.10.1.1. EnMS training is provided by the Energy Assurance Office. The Contractor shall request the training by sending an email to 402MXSG.MXDEA.EnergyAssurance@us.af.mil.

4.10.2. Notification of training completion shall be sent to the Energy Assurance Office (402MXSG.MXDEA.EnergyAssurance@us.af.mil) and the CSMO POC to be maintained for tracking purposes. Failure to provide documentation of EnMS Training prior to beginning work may result in termination of the contract. (CDRL A002 DI- MGMT-80368A/T, Status Report/EnMS Training)

4.11 Contractor’s Safety Program. (See Appendix C, Part II, Para 7) The Contractor shall establish and maintain an acceptable safety program in accordance with their accepted Safety and Health Plan. The Air Force is part of the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).

All shall familiarize themselves with the requirements of VPP. Information on the VPP can be accessed at http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/vpp/index.html. Additionally, the Contractor is responsible for the safety and health of all subcontractor employees. No more than two Class C mishaps per contract year and Zero Class A or B mishaps will be tolerated. All changes to the plan must also be submitted in writing and approved by the Government.

4.11.1 Safety and Health Plan: Within 10 calendar days after contract award, the contractor shall email a copy of their company Safety Plan that is required to ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) (Public Law 91-596) to 402mxw.se.wf@us.af.mil. The Safety Plan will be provided to the Safety Office for review. The Safety Office will provide acceptance or non-acceptance within 5 working days of receipt to the government point-of-contact who will notify the CO. (CDRL A003, DI-SAFT-82080/T NOT 1, Contractor's Safety Plan).

4.11.2 The Contractor Safety Plan shall address in detail the items listed in the Contract Appendix C, Part II through Part IV as applicable. For task specific procedures identified in the Contract Appendix C, the contractor’s internal procedures for those tasks must be identifiable within the submitted Safety Plan or shall be provided in an amendment or addendum to the company’s Safety Plan. If task specific procedures identified in the Contract Appendix C, are not submitted with the contractor’s Safety Plan, the submitted Safety Plan will be returned as NOT ACCEPTED. The contractor will have 5 working days to resubmit the Safety Plan, amendment or addendum to address or correct issues identified for non-acceptance. The Safety Office will provide acceptance or non-acceptance of the resubmission within 5 workings days of receipt to the government POC who will notify the CO.

mailto:402MXSG.MXDEA.EnergyAssurance@us.af.mil mailto:402MXSG.MXDEA.EnergyAssurance@us.af.mil http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/vpp/index.html mailto:402mxw.se.wf@us.af.mil

4.12 Mishap Notification. (See Appendix C, Part II, Para 5) The Contractor shall notify the Robins AFB Safety Office telephonically at (478)327-4862 during duty hours and (478)926- 3567 after hours, within four (4) hour after initial notification of all mishaps or incidents for damage to DoD property (material plus labor) entrusted by this contract and employee injuries as a result of the contract operation. A follow-up (written or e-mail) of this mishap/incident notification shall be sent within three calendar days to the Government Representative, the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO), Contract Surveillance Management Office (CSMO) Representative (with a copy to program manager), who will forward it to the Safety Office. The information that is not available at the time of the initial notification shall be provided within 20 calendar days after the mishap. Mishap notification shall contain, as a minimum, the following information:

a. Contract, Contract Number, Name and Title of Person(s) Reporting

b. Date, Time and exact location of accident/incident

c. Brief Narrative of accident/incident (Events leading to accident/incident)

d. Cause of accident/incident, if known

e. Estimated cost of accident/incident (material and labor to repair/replace)

f. Impound Authority Name and Phone Number (as applicable)

g. Nomenclature of equipment and personnel involved in accident/incident

h. Corrective actions (taken or proposed)

i. Other pertinent information

(CDRL A004, DI-SAFT-81563 NOT 2, Accident/Incident Report)

4.13 Essential Services During Crisis. The Services Acquisition Lead (SAL) has determined, by placing in writing their decision, that this requirement is not Mission Essential (M-E) in accordance with DFARS 237.76, Continuation of Essential Contractor Services.

4.14 Inspection of Services/Inspection of Supply: In accordance with the Inspection of Supply/Services clause(s) identified in the contract/order, the Government reserves the right to inspect Contractor performance.

4.15 Invoice/Payment and Receipt/Acceptance: In accordance with DFARS clause 252.232-7003, Electronic submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports, the Contractor shall submit/process payment requests (invoices, Receiving Reports or combos) and receipt/acceptance documents via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) through module Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Access at the following site:

https://piee.eb.mil/. Please note, payment terms are Net 30.

5.0 Appendices – None.

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