RFP W15QKN-20-R-0144 - SOW High Energy Attrition Milling.pdf

Period STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

For

High Energy Attrition Milling Equipment

1. BACKGROUND

The Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (CCDC-AC)

Armaments Engineering Analysis & Manufacturing Directorate (AEA&MD) has been, and continues to be responsible for advanced manufacturing technologies of armaments components. The new equipment specified will provide state of the art technology to support the engineering and development of novel manufactured components for the Warfighter.

High Energy Attrition Milling is an enabling technology that allows for advanced powder microstructures that are not attainable in legacy manufacturing methods. These powders can be used to produce components with material properties unobtainable by traditional manufacturing methods.

2. SCOPE

This SOW sets forth the work efforts required for the supply, delivery, installation, and training for High Energy Attrition Milling Equipment that will be used to further technology development at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments

Center (CCDC-AC). The equipment required under this effort is: one (1) High Energy

Milling System. The Contractor shall provide a standard manufacturer’s warranty for a period of on 1 year from the date of installation for the equipment for parts and labor. The contractor shall also be responsible for installation and training.

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

3.1 Instructional Systems Development/Systems Approach To Training And Education

MIL-HDBK-29612-2A

3.2 The Army Physical Security Program Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13

3.3 Arms Export Control Act

3.4 Withholding of Unclassified Technical Data From Public Disclosure DoD Directive

5230.25

3.5 Operations Security AR 530-1 (or DoDM 5205.02-M)

4. REQUIREMENTS

4.1 The Contractor shall supply, deliver, install, provide training and support, and technical documentation for one (1) High Energy Milling System that meets the following technical performance requirements:

4.1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

4.1.1.1 Horizontal rotary ball mill

4.1.1.2 Grinding chamber volume of 20 liters

4.1.1.3 Grinding chamber must have active recirculated cooling

4.1.1.4 Capable of running in inert-gas or vacuum

4.1.1.5 Working pressure range of grinding chamber between 10-4 mbar and 2 bar

4.1.1.6 Maximum system footprint of 14’ wide x 16’ deep x 18’ high (4.3 m x 5 m x 5.5 m)

4.1.1.7 The equipment shall be Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory

(NRTL) approved or Conformitè Europëenne (CE) certified

4.1.1.8 Milling system must include a sound absorption enclosure

4.1.1.9 Milling system must be capable of running in an auto-batch configuration for increased production efficiency

4.1.1.10 System must come with a table lift for grinding unit with a capacity of 100 kg.

4.1.1.11 System must come with a vacuum pump to vacuum and purge grinding chamber to a minimum pressure of 10-3 mbar

4.1.2 AUTO-BATCH OPERATIONAL MODE

4.1.2.1 System must have a series of valves and interlocks that are computer controlled to allow for automatic powder charging

4.1.2.2 System must have a series of valves and interlocks that are computer controlled to allow for gas-assisted discharging

4.1.3 POWER-TRAIN

4.1.3.1 Minimum 22kW motor (3-phase, 4 line, 480V)

4.1.3.2 Maximum drive shaft rotational speed 750 rpm

4.1.4 GAS SYSTEM

4.1.4.1 Must be capable of handling compressed inert gas

4.1.4.2 System must have a pressure relief valve in the grinding chamber

4.1.4.3 Discharging system must be assisted by carrier gas

4.1.4.4 System must be capable of operating in a vacuum (10-4 mbar maximum)

4.1.5 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTATION

4.1.5.1 System must be controlled by a stand-alone, Windows-based PC

4.1.5.2 Emergency override controls must be on grinding unit

4.1.5.3 Human-machine-interface will primarily be on the stand-alone PC

4.1.5.4 All process controls and variables must be operable from the computer

4.1.6 UTIILTY REQUIREMENTS:

4.1.6.1 480V, 3 Phase plus ground, 50-60 Hz service single point connection to system’s disconnecting device.

4.1.6.2 Capable of connecting to compressed air at 80 to 100 psig.

4.1.7 HARDWARE

4.1.7.1 Spare grinding chamber, rotor, and valve assemblies for grinding volume of 20 L liters for operation in auto-batch mode

4.1.7.1.1 Capable of operating in auto-batch mode with carrier-gas assisted discharge

4.1.7.1.2 Grinding chamber must have active recirculated cooling

4.1.7.1.3 Grinding chamber must have horizontal rotor

4.1.7.1.4 Capable of running in inert-gas or vacuum

4.1.7.1.5 Working pressure range of grinding chamber between 10-4 mbar and 2 bar

4.1.7.2 Grinding chamber, rotor, and valve assemblies for grinding volume of 8 liters for operation in manual mode

4.1.7.2.1 Grinding chamber must have active recirculated cooling

4.1.7.2.2 Grinding chamber must have horizontal rotor

4.1.7.2.3 Capable of running in inert-gas or vacuum

4.1.7.2.4 Working pressure range of grinding chamber between 10-4 mbar and 2 bar

4.1.8 COOLING SYSTEMS

4.1.8.1 Two (2) Julabo Presto W91 Chiller Systems or equivalent

4.1.8.1.1 Closed looped recirculated chiller

4.1.8.1.2 480V, 3 Phase, 60 Hz

4.1.8.1.3 Flow rate of 26-80 liter per minute

4.1.8.1.4 Working temperature of -92 to +250°C

4.1.8.1.5 Temperature stability of +/- 0.05 to 0.2 degree

4.1.8.1.6 Cooling capacity: 20 kW at 0°C; 11 kW @ -20°C; 8 kW at -60°C;

0.5 kW at -90°C

4.1.8.1.7 Heating capacity: 31 kW at 200°C; 29 kW at 100°C; 20 kW at 0°C

4.1.8.1.8 Thermal fluid P90 Presto or equivalent. Bath fluid thermal capacity of -90 to +170°C

4.1.8.1.9 Metal tubing, triple insulated with fittings to connect W91 chiller to grinding chamber

4.1.8.2 Two (2) Industrial recirculating Chillers – secondary chiller to support

W91 chiller or equivalent system

4.1.8.2.1 Closed looped recirculated chiller

4.1.8.2.2 460 V, 3 Phase, 60 Hz

4.1.8.2.3 Working temperature of 0 to +25°C, or equivalent to support W91 chiller

4.1.8.2.4 Temperature stability of +/- 1.0 to 2.0 degree

4.1.8.2.5 Cooling capacity of 26 kW at 10°C (7.5 tons of refrigeration) or equivalent

4.1.8.2.6 Thermal fluid P90 Presto or equivalent. Bath fluid thermal capacity of -90 to +170°C

4.1.8.2.7 Metal tubing, triple insulated or braided tubing with fittings to connect this industrial chiller to the W91 chiller

4.2 OPTIONAL HARDWARE: The following equipment is optional for purchase within the period of performance (POP) of this contract if funding is available.

4.2.1 OPTION 1: COLLECT AND MONITOR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE FOR 20L

GRINDING OPERATION IN AUTO-BATCH OPERATION

4.2.1.1 Capable of operating in auto-batch mode with carrier-gas assisted discharge

4.2.1.2 Pressure transducer to monitor Ar gas pressure

4.2.1.3 3psi spring-loaded pressure relief valve for Ar gas pressure

4.2.1.4 Low pressure regulator for the argon cylinder (0 - 5psig)

4.2.1.5 A check valve at the low-pressure regulator

4.2.1.6 A filter for the argon supply line (in case of backflow)

4.2.1.7 A medium and fine particle filter up stream of the vacuum pump

4.2.1.8 Thermocouple vacuum transducer and readout for the vacuum system

4.2.1.9 Electronic combination gage that measures from vacuum to +15 psig

4.2.2 OPTION 2: CRYOMILLING FOR 20L GRINDING OPERATION IN AUTO-

BATCH OPERATION

4.2.2.1 Capable of operating in auto-batch mode with carrier-gas assisted discharge

4.2.2.2 Chamber valve modification to include the addition of four heaters and two thermocouples to prevent the Teflon seals from becoming hard and leaking

4.2.2.3 6 ungrounded type K thermocouples to monitor cryo temperature of grinding chamber and cartridge heaters for valve body and milling bearing housing

4.2.2.4 LabVIEW program to monitor Ar gas pressure, 6 type K thermocouples, and control liquid nitrogen (LN2) solenoid valve to maintain proper cryomilling temperature control

4.2.2.5 Computer with control software

4.2.2.6 Two cryogenic transfer hoses with pressure relief valve

4.2.2.7 Warning lights and audible alarms are programmed into the LabVIEW program to alert the user of Ar pressure, LN2 lower limit, and heater overheating conditions

4.2.2.8 LabVIEW program plots and log real time data for all thermocouples, Ar gas pressure and milling speed schedule

4.2.2.9 Electrical control box for heaters

4.2.2.10 Electrical control box for LabVIEW data acquisition and control

4.2.3 OPTION 3: COLLECT AND MONITOR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE FOR 8L

GRINDING OPERATION IN MANUAL OPERATION

4.2.3.1 Pressure transducer to monitor Ar gas pressure

4.2.3.2 3psi spring-loaded pressure relief valve for Ar gas pressure

4.2.3.3 Low pressure regulator for the argon cylinder (0 - 5psig)

4.2.3.4 A check valve at the low-pressure regulator

4.2.3.5 A filter for the argon supply line (in case of backflow)

4.2.3.6 A medium and fine particle filter up stream of the vacuum pump

4.2.3.7 Thermocouple vacuum transducer and readout for the vacuum system

4.2.3.8 Electronic combination gage that measures from vacuum to +15 psig

4.2.4 OPTION 4: CRYOMILLING FOR 8L GRINDING OPERATION IN MANUAL

OPERATION

4.2.4.1 Chamber valve modification to include the addition of four heaters and two thermocouples to prevent the Teflon seals from becoming hard and leaking

4.2.4.2 6 ungrounded type K thermocouples to monitor cryo temperature of grinding chamber and cartridge heaters for valve body and milling bearing housing

4.2.4.3 LabVIEW program to monitor Ar gas pressure, 6 type K thermocouples, and control liquid nitrogen (LN2) solenoid valve to maintain proper cryomilling temperature control

4.2.4.4 Computer with control software

4.2.4.5 Two cryogenic transfer hoses with pressure relief valve

4.2.4.6 Warning lights and audible alarms are programmed into the LabVIEW program to alert the user of Ar pressure, LN2 lower limit, and heater overheating conditions

4.2.4.7 LabVIEW program plots and log real time data for all thermocouples, Ar gas pressure and milling speed schedule

4.2.4.8 Electrical control box for heaters

4.2.4.9 Electrical control box for LabVIEW data acquisition and control

4.2.4.10

4.3 Installation, Training, and Maintenance on new equipment: The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary to deliver, unload, install, connect, power-up, and prove out the equipment for the base and all optional hardware, if options are exercised. The Contractor shall provide installation of one (1)

High Energy Milling System.

4.3.1 The Contractor shall provide all wires, tubing, and other materials necessary to connect the machine to main power, air, and water.

4.3.2 The Contractor will provide rigging to move new equipment in place.

4.3.3 The Government will provide all power, air, water, and other fluid connection points to the equipment.

4.3.4 The Government will provide the foundation and anchoring points for the equipment.

4.3.5 The Contractor shall be on site at Picatinny Arsenal’s Advanced Materials

Technology Branch’s Building 1090A, for installation and basic training for the base and all optional hardware, if options are exercised. Basic training shall be two (2) days for four (4) CCDC personnel. The contractor shall develop training instruction (e.g., manuals), training criteria (e.g., desired learning outcomes and performance goals), and evaluation methods and metrics to verify training effectiveness in accordance with criteria (e.g., performance measurements such as number of tasks correctly completed within a prescribed time). The contractor may use MIL-HDBK-29612-2A - Department of

Defense Handbook, Instructional Systems Development/Systems Approach to

Training and Education (Part 2 of 5 Parts), 31 August 2001 as guidance.

4.3.6 The Contractor shall ensure that the equipment is working properly after installation.

4.3.7 The CCDC AC Industrial Hygiene Office (i.e., the Government) will conduct a Workplace Ergonomics Evaluation subsequent to equipment installation.

4.3.8 The CCDC AC Risk Management Office (i.e., the Government) will administer a Safety Inspection as part of the equipment installation.

4.4 Commercial Warranty: The Contractor shall provide a standard manufacturer warranty for the following: one (1) High Energy Milling System. The Contractor shall provide a 1 year manufacturer warranty from date of commissioning.

4.5 The Contractor shall provide a 1 year manufacturer warranty on all equipment for all optional hardware, if options are exercised. The warranty for options 1 through 4 shall be 1 year from date of commissioning.

5. DELIVERABLES

5.1 One (1) High Energy Milling System.

5.2 Technical Documentation as per CDRL A001 (DI-TMSS-80527C) for the High

Energy Milling System.

5.3 Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-81356A) per CDRL A002 with the delivery of the High Energy Milling System.

5.4 Training Documentation as per CDRL A003 (DI-ILSS-80872) for the High Energy

Milling System.

5.5 Security Training Requirements as per CDRL A004 (DI-MISC-80678) and SOW

Section 7.

5.6 Accident/Incident Report as per CDRL A005.

5.6.1 The contractor shall prepare an Accident/Incident Report (DI-SAFT-81563, Tailored) for each incident, Reference CDRL A005.

5.6.2 The contractor shall report immediately (within 24 hours) any accident/incident

(including fire) resulting damage or degraded Government property under contract or potential hazard requiring corrective action which are related to this contract.

6. GENERAL INFORMATION

6.1 Period of Performance.

Base – The contractor shall delivery the equipment within twelve (12) weeks after award. The period of performance installation, prove-out and basic training, shall be twelve (12) months from contract award.

Optional Hardware – Optional Hardware includes Option 1 through Option 4 delineated below:

OPTION 1: COLLECT AND MONITOR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE FOR 20L

GRINDING OPERATION IN AUTO-BATCH OPERATION

OPTION 2: CRYOMILLING FOR 20L GRINDING OPERATION IN AUTO-

BATCH OPERATION

OPTION 3: COLLECT AND MONITOR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE FOR 8L

GRINDING OPERATION IN MANUAL OPERATION

OPTION 4: CRYOMILLING FOR 8L GRINDING OPERATION IN MANUAL

OPERATION

The contractor shall delivery the equipment under Optional Hardware within twelve

(12) weeks after award for each option, if option is exercised. The period of performance for Optional hardware for installation, prove-out, and training shall be twelve (12) months from award of option, if option is exercised.

Optional hardware may be exercised any time prior to the end of the period of performance of the base or prior to the end of the period of performance for any optional hardware that was exercised. Optional hardware may be exercised in any order.

Place of Performance: US ARMY CCDC AC, Building 1090, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ

07806-5000

6.2 Contract Information: This is a firm fixed price contract.

6.3 Delivery Information. Due to COVID-19 and the uncertainty when Picatinny will reopen, contractor shall not deliver any item(s) or begin performance at Picatinny until official authorization is provided by the PCO that work can commence. The date would be subject to further delay via contract modification depending upon the

COVID-19 situation.

6.3.1 Unless otherwise specified, all deliveries shall be F.O.B. destination to the following address:

DODAAC: W15BW9

US ARMY CCDC AC

Attn: TBD

Building 1090

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

6.4 Technical Point of Contact:

US ARMY CCDC AC

Attn: TBD

Contracting Officers Representative:

TBD

6.5 The Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-81356A CDRL

A002) with the delivery of the equipment.

6.6 Packaging and Marking. The Contractor shall provide standard commercial packing required for shipment and safe delivery to the destination listed in section 5.3.

6.7 Security Classification: The highest security classification level for this effort is

UNCLASSIFIED.

7. SECURITY

7.1 AT Level I Training: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Department of Defense installations, facilities, or controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 45 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies and within 12 months prior to travel outside of the US, then annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR (or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned) within 14 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at http://jkodirect.jten.mil/ (CDRL A004 (DI-MISC-

80678)

7.2 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, shall comply with all installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the

Government representative), and security/emergency management exercises. The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost mailto:delfin.j.quijano.civ@mail.mil http://jkodirect.jten.mil/

Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (CFR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contract Personnel) as directed by

DoD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, services/installation access may be discontinued/postponed due to higher threat.

Services will resume when FPCON level and or threat is reduced to an acceptable level as determined by the Installation Commander. Contractor personnel working on an installation are required to participate in the Installation Random Antiterrorism

Measures Program as directed. Contractors may be subject to and must comply with vehicle searches, wearing of ID badges, etc. Failure to comply with policies and procedures could result in barred access onto the installation.

7.3 iWATCH (See Something, Say Something) Training: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, shall receive training and participate in the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 45 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, and then annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the

COR (or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned) within 14 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel.” Slides available to COR at https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-284984 (CDRL A004

(DI-MISC-80678)

7.4 For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information

Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database

(Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13); applicable installation, facility and area commander installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures

(provided by Government representative); or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status-of-forces agreements and other theater regulations.

7.5 Export Control Laws/International Traffic in Arms Regulation: DFARS Clause

252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items applies to this effort. All documents determined to contain export controlled technical data will be marked with the following notice: WARNING: - This document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq.

Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25.

7.6 For Contracts that require a Government Provided OPSEC Standing Operating https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-284984

Procedure/Plan: The contractor is subject to compliance with the CCDC

Armaments Center Operations Security Plan, per AR 530-1 (or DoDM 5205.02-M)’.

This SOP/Plan will specify the goverhment’s critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it.

7.7 For Contracts that require OPSEC Training: Per AR 530-1 (or DoDM 5205.02-

M), new contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, must complete initial (Level I) OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty and must also complete annual OPSEC awareness training as provided by the appropriately designated OPSEC level II trained OPSEC Officer/Coordinator. The

Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Agreements Officer Representative

(AOR) can request CCDC Armaments Center OPSEC training from CCDC

Armaments Center OPSEC POC e-mail: usarmy.pica.rdecomardec.mbx.ardec-opsec@mail.mil. (CDRL A004 (DI-MISC-80678)

7.8 For Contracts that Involve the Public Release of Information. Per AR 530-1 (or

DoDM 5205.02-M), an OPSEC review is required prior to all public releases. All government information intended for public release by a contractor will undergo a government OPSEC review prior to release.

8.0 ENVIRONMENTAL

8.1 The contractor shall adhere to all local, county, state, Army and federal policies, directives, executive orders and regulations required including, but not limited to 32 CFR

Part 651, AR 200-1 (Environmental Protection and Enhancement), 40 CFR Code of

Federal Regulations, and Picatinny Arsenal local policies/regulations in order to maintain environmental compliance for the duration of the contract. Local policies that must be adhered to include the Picatinny Environmental Bulletin and the Installation

Environmental Policy. These documents can be found on the Picatinny Environmental

Management System website (https://picac2w5.pica.army.mil/pems) or can be obtained from the contracting officer representative (COR).

8.2 The contractor shall be responsible to identify, obtain, and adhere to any required local, state, and federal permits/notifications/certifications/licenses prior to beginning work. The permit applications/submittals/plans shall be made available to the Picatinny

Environmental Affairs Division (EAD) for review along with the final permit at the time of issuance.

8.3 The contractor shall comply with all Affirmative and Green Procurement policies and procedures when ordering materials. Picatinny’s Green Procurement Plan is located at https://picac2w5.pica.army.mil/pems/docs/GPProcedures.pdf or can be obtained from the

COR.

8.4 The contractor shall report immediately any spills of chemicals (including oils, paints, etc.) to the Picatinny Arsenal Police Department at 911. Immediately report any noncompliance with applicable Federal, State or Local environmental laws, Army or installation environmental regulations or policies to the COR and EAD.

mailto:usarmy.pica.rdecomardec.mbx.ardec-opsec@mail.mil mailto:usarmy.pica.rdecomardec.mbx.ardec-opsec@mail.mil

9.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

The Contractor shall establish policies and procedures for ensuring its employees do not engage in or support trafficking in persons or use forced labor in the performance of this contract.

NON UNITED STATES (US) CITIZEN EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENT

For the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall utilize only employees who are US citizens, or lawfully admitted and employed non-citizens. Non US citizens will not be allowed to perform work on contracts or subcontracts involving access (or possible access) to sensitive data, software or equipment without prior approval from Headquarters, Army Material

Command (HQ-AMC).