RIPD E4000-24-3-24 - B212 Rectifier Controls Replace Upgrade Chrome Tank 127.pdf

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL RIPD: E4000-24-3-24

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION DATE: 11-JAN-20

RECTIFIER REPLACEMENT & CONTROLS UPGRADE

FOR BLDG 212 PLATING SHOP CHROME TANK #127

1. GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

2. STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONS

2.1 Clarification

2.2 National Standards and Specifications

3. DESIGN

3.1 Ownership

3.2 General Design Standards

3.3 Safety, Security and Environmental

3.4 Responsibilities

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4.1 Dimensions:

5. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT…………………………………………… 10

6. APPROVAL/SHIPPING

6.1 Shipping

6.2 Installation

6.3 Completion

7. TRAINING

7.1 Schedule

7.2 Location

7.3 Type

8. SERVICE

8.1 Service/Support Requirements

GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

This requirement is to replace a failed rectifier in the plating shop for the chrome tank.

1. STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONS

1.1 Clarification

Any ambiguities, questions, requests for clarification or discrepancies between sections of this purchase description, drawings, national or industry standards discovered by the contractor in reviewing this purchase description shall be reported by the bidder in writing to the contracting officer BEFORE THE DATE SCHEDULED FOR CLOSE OF BIDDING/receipt of proposal.

Submission of a proposal or bid shall be construed as evidence that such examination has been made. Therefore, later claims for labor, material, or equipment required, or for difficulties encountered, which could have been foreseen had such reasonable examination been made, may be denied.

1.2 National Standards and Specifications

The following specifications in effect on the Date of Invitation for Bid/Request for Proposal form a part of this purchase description. In the case of conflicting requirements, the more stringent shall apply.

1.2.1 Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA).

1.2.2 American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM).

1.2.3 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

1.2.4 American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

1.2.5 National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standards (NEMA).

1.2.6 Electronic Industries Association (EIA).

1.2.7 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

1.2.8 American Code for Information Exchange (ASCII).

1.2.9 American Welding Society (AWS).

1.2.10 American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA).

1.2.11 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

1.2.11.1 NFPA-70 National Electrical Code

1.2.11.2 NFPA-79 Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery.

1.2.12 International Standards Organization (ISO).

2. DESIGN

2.1 Ownership

2.1.1 This equipment a custom designed system and is to be designed for use by the Rock Island Arsenal by the supplier.

2.2 General Design Standards

2.2.1 DEVIATION FROM PRODUCT: Modifications to the manufacturer’s standard design to achieve requirements as specified in this document are only permissible as dictated by good design practice. For example, mounting a 20-hp motor in a power train designed and normally using a 10-hp motor would not be acceptable.

2.2.2 UNITS OF MEASURE: Dimensions and capacities in this purchase description are given in the English-US (in-lb) system. All dials, gauges, and drawings shall be in the English- US system or both the English-US and the metric systems, unless otherwise specified in this document.

2.2.3 ID DATA PLATE: The equipment shall include a main data plate which will include the following data as a minimum requirement (additional information is acceptable):

Manufacturer Name, Manufacturer’s Dunns and Bradstreet Number, Manufacturer’s Model Number, Manufacturer’s Serial Number, Year of Manufacture, Contract Number, Machine Weight. This information is necessary for compliance with the governments Unique Identification Program (UID).

2.2.4 DATA PLATES: All instruction, data, and identification plates and labels attached to this equipment and its controls shall be manufactured of corrosion and oil resistant metal or plastic material. All wording shall be in the English language using plain, bold face lettering.

Lettering shall be permanent and have a contrasting background.

2.2.5 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION (IUID) REGISTRATION: The contractor shall register the equipment in the IUID Registry (as one single system). IUID registration requires the contractor to input Cage Code, Model Number, and Serial Number into a Government Database to allow for asset and inventory tracking. IUID Registry of the equipment shall be performed at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/. Training for IUID is available in https://wawftraining.eb.mil. IUID registration of this equipment is required prior to final payment in the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). The contractor shall also affix a machine readable 2-dimensional (2-D) matrix representing the IUID registry to the machine. The IUID 2-D matrix may be included on the ID Data Plate outlined in paragraph 3.2.4.

2.2.6 UTILITY CONNECTION: Equipment supplied to the Rock Island Arsenal will have single point shut-off for each utility supplied to a system. This means that equipment constituting a single system shall be wired to a single main electrical disconnect point, plumbed to a single pneumatic shut-off valve, etc… This will be referred to as the “point of first connection”. Each type of power source may have only one point of first connection. E.g. (1) pneumatic shut-off valve, (1) water supply shut-off valve, (1) electrical disconnect, etc… Each point of first connection shall be clearly labeled on the system and shown in the safety lockout portion of the documentation package. These points must be located on a stationary component and positioned such that they will not create a hazard to personnel during normal operation of the system. The first connection points shall be accessible from the shop floor without the use of ladders, steps, or stools. Access cannot be hampered by operation of the system.

2.2.7 UTILITY CONNECTION LABOR: Rock Island Arsenal shall provide only such labor and materials as will be needed to connect facility utilities to each point of first connection of the system. The supplier will be responsible for all connections beyond the point of first connection for each utility.

2.2.8 UTILITIES AVAILABLE: Rock Island Arsenal shall be responsible for providing the following:

2.2.8.1 Connection of 460-V, 60-Hz, 3-Ph AC electrical power to the fused or breaker type disconnect switch required in the ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT paragraph of this purchase description. Connection does not include filters, surge protection, or any peripheral equipment necessary to make the equipment functional.

2.2.8.2 Connection of approximately 80-psi compressed air to a single point for each system, if needed. Connection does not include filters, dryers, or any peripheral equipment necessary to make the equipment functional.

2.2.8.3 Connection of approximately 65-psi water to a single point for each system, if needed. Connection does not include filters or any peripheral equipment necessary to make the equipment functional. If water is required, the contractor shall be responsible for installing a back-flow limiting device sufficient to prevent possible contamination of the water system. This is necessary to maintain IEPA compliance.

2.2.8.4 If, due to contractor caused problems, the equipment or components of the equipment must be moved or removed and replaced, by RIA after initial placement, the contractor shall be billed for such work at current RIA labor and overhead rates.

2.2.9 ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT: The equipment shall be equipped with a manual, fused or breaker type disconnect switch, readily accessible to the operator, which will deactivate the entire equipment. It shall be located no more than 6-ft 7-in from the floor to the highest point the control device. It shall be capable of being locked in the de-energized state (OFF) only.

2.2.10 CONDUIT: Flexible conduit is not permitted in exposed areas. All wires, cables, and hoses will be enclosed by rigid, oil-proof protection, except where flexibility is necessary for operation of the equipment. Flexible wires, cables and hoses shall be arranged to prevent draping or tripping hazards.

2.2.11 SERVICE ACCESS: Components subject to periodic adjustment, replacement, or servicing shall be readily accessible. Meaning that experienced personnel can access the part after no more than 30-min of labor. If any special tools or equipment are necessary to access these components, said equipment will be supplied as part of the system and provided with a proper storage location within the system.

2.2.12 NEW EQUIPMENT: The equipment furnished under this purchase description shall be new and unused.

2.2.13 COMPONENT ENVIRONMENT: Under no circumstances shall a component be used in an application not recommended by the component manufacturer. Components shall not be subjected to conditions of operation beyond the recommendations of the manufacturer, such as excessive heat, lack of lubrication, over-loading.

2.2.14 REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS: All replaceable components shall be manufactured to definite standards for tolerance, clearance, and finish, enabling components to be field installed without further machining.

2.2.15 CASTINGS AND FORGINGS: All castings and forgings shall be free of defects, scale, and mismatching. No process such as welding, peening, plugging, or filling shall be used for reclaiming any defective part for use in this equipment without the prior written consent of the contracting officer.

2.2.16 SURFACE BUILDING AND COATINGS: Welding, brazing, soldering, coating or plating shall be employed only where specified in the original design. These operations may not be employed as a means of reclaiming a defective part.

2.2.17 FASTENING DEVICES: All screws, pins, bolts, and similar parts shall be installed in such a manner as to prevent change in tightness. Those devices subject to removal or adjustment shall not be swaged, peened, staked, or otherwise permanently deformed. They shall not be installed using permanent bonding adhesives.

2.2.18 CLEANING AND DEBURRING: All surfaces of castings, forgings, molded parts, stampings, and welded components shall be cleaned and free from sand, dirt, fins, flash, scale, flux, and other harmful or extraneous materials. All edges shall be either rounded or beveled unless sharpness is required to perform a necessary function. Except as specified herein, the condition and finish of all surfaces shall be commensurate with the manufacturer’s commercial practice.

2.2.19 PAINTING: All unfinished surfaces of the equipment shall be painted with a lead free and chromium free commercial grade of metal primer and a minimum of one finish coat. The color shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s standard commercial practice, or as necessary to maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, as applicable.

2.2.20 LUBRICATION: Components specified as requiring lubrication by the original manufacturer shall have an appropriate means of providing said lubrication included in the design of the machine.

2.2.20.1 The lubrication points will be labeled on the lubrication drawing provided as part of the maintenance documentation and will also be labeled on the machine at the lubrication point and on any access panel covering the lubrication point. These labels will include as a minimum standard, the specific type of lubricant, the quantity to be used, the frequency for change, and the maintenance manual reference for detailed instructions. The lettering shall be English, and the units shall be English standard (i.e. pints, quarts, and gallons)

2.2.20.2 If an automatic circulation system is used, it shall be complete, including, but not limited to the following: reservoir, valves, nozzles, filters, pumps, sight gages, and other components as necessary to make the system completely functional.

2.2.20.2.1 A system allowing blockages or inadequacies to go undetected is unacceptable. The system shall be interlocked to the machine control, providing an alarm that lubrication failure has occurred. The system shall not initiate immediate shutdown of the affected function during a cutting cycle. It shall allow completion of the cycle and shutdown in an orderly sequence.

2.2.20.2.2 The reservoir shall be sized to allow no less than 80-hrs of machine run time before requiring refill. It shall also have a means provided for draining and cleaning. A means shall be provided to enable the operator to determine the fluid level.

2.2.20.2.3 All filters shall be either cleanable or replaceable.

2.2.20.2.4 All pumps shall be self-priming.

2.2.21 FILTRATION/REGULATION: Equipment requiring filtered or regulated energy sources shall be supplied with the components necessary to perform this function. E.g. the equipment shall be supplied with a Filter, Regulator, Lubricator (FRL) device, if filtered, lubricated, regulated pressurized air is required for the efficient, proper operation of the equipment. These devices shall be located on the equipment side of the lockout devices at the points of first connections.

2.2.21.1 Equipment which requires compressed air shall have a regenerative type desiccant or refrigerated compressed air dryer capable of drying air down to 35°F pressure dew point, minimum, from air entering the equipment at 110°F, and capable of supplying air to the rated standard cubic feet per minute (SCFM) of the equipment. The unit shall purge condensate automatically. In the case of the latter, the refrigerant used shall not be a Class I or Class II, ozone depleting substance. The air dryer shall be connected and/or piped to the equipment by the contractor.

2.2.21.2 Equipment which requires a high-quality constant power source shall have proper isolation and/or power conditioning equipment for the power service designated in this description. All electrical equipment shall have a power factor (ratio of real power to apparent power) of no less than 80%, as read at the equipment main disconnect. Equipment with a power factor of less than 80% shall be fitted with suitable power factor correction capacitance, sized on the basis of the equipment inductive AC load.

2.2.21.3 All pumps shall be self-priming.

2.2.22 MOTORS:

2.2.22.1 All motors shall be rated for continuous duty.

2.2.22.2 Motors shall not operate in an overload condition during normal operation of the equipment and shall be equipped with overload protection.

2.2.22.3 Each motor shall bear an identification plate containing the identity of the manufacturer, model number, serial number, input voltage, amperage, horsepower, phase, frequency, duty cycle, and frame size or mounting identification.

2.2.22.4 Motor starters and controls shall operate at no greater than 120-VAC. It is preferred that they operate at 24-VDC.

2.2.22.5 Motor starters shall provide drop-out protection. This means that, in the event of a loss of power, the equipment shall be re-energized only by the deliberate action of the operator. Manual or mechanical motor starters shall not be deemed acceptable.

2.2.23 DIALS AND GAUGES: All scales, dials, and gauges shall be manufactured of corrosion and oil resistant material. All wording shall be in the English language using plain, bold face lettering. Lettering shall be permanent and have a contrasting background.

2.2.24 HANDWHEELS: Hand-wheels turned in a clockwise rotation shall produce a linear motion, of the controlled component, to the right, away, or upwards. If rotary motion is produced by the hand-wheel, clockwise rotation of the hand-wheel shall produce clockwise movement of the controlled component.

2.2.25 CONTROL LEVERS: Control levers shall move in the same direction as the motion of the controlled component.

2.2.26 FOUNDATION: The requirement for a separate foundation or floor alteration is not permissible. The system shall be capable of being installed on an existing steel grate mezzanine floor without modification to the system or the floor.

2.3 Safety, Security and Environmental

2.3.1 SECURITY: The RIA-JMTC is an Army installation subject to Department of Defense safeguards, various precautions, and plant protection measures. All of the below requirements will be necessary of contractors visiting RIA to satisfy requirements of this purchase description; Additional requirements will be placed on contractors requiring access to the Army Network, or Common Access Card (CAC), as specifically detailed below. At all times during the execution of this work, contractor personnel will maintain adequate plant protection devises to minimize espionage, sabotage, and other malicious destruction and damage. The contractor shall comply with all security requirements of the Rock Island Arsenal. Rock Island Arsenal island-wide Force Protection levels may be adjusted/changed at any time, which may cause possible delays and will directly affect procedures for accessing the island.

2.3.1.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: The contractor and any associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Director of Emergency Services. All contractor employees must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (IAW FAR clause 52.204-9) as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), and any local policy. If the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) changes, the Government may require changes in contractor installation access, security matters, or security processes.

2.3.1.1.1 Access to RIA: Contractor and all subcontractor employees performing work at RIA shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) and any applicable installation, facility access screening and local security policies and procedures. The JMTC Representative/ COR shall provide guidance to complete the Access Control Records Check Request Form though the Rock Island Arsenal Directorate of Emergency Services.

2.3.1.1.2 Random Antiterrorist Measures Program (RAMP) participation: Contractor personnel are subject to RAMP security program (i.e. vehicle searches, wearing of ID badges, etc.). Contractor shall comply with any, and all instructions issued by the Rock

Island Arsenal Police Department. The RAMP is discussed in the RIA-JMTC Anti- Terrorism Training.

2.3.1.1.3 During FPCONs levels of Charlie or Delta, services may be discontinued/postponed due to a higher National or local security threat. Services will resume when FPCON Level is reduced to Bravo, or lower. FPCON levels are described in Anti-Terrorism Level I Training.

2.3.1.1.4 Contractor personnel shall return all Installation Badges and access passes as soon as possible prior to contract completion. RIA-JMTC electronic keys and access passes are accountable items, shad shall be returned within 24-hours of no longer being needed. Items will be returned to the COR, or paced in a drop box at a RIA-JMTC access point.

2.3.1.2 Security Training: The contractor shall complete the following training:

2.3.1.2.1 Anti-Terrorism, Level I: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access areas shall complete Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Awareness training. The COR will be provided a copy of the Rock Island Arsenal –Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC) AT Level I Awareness Training and assure that the training is complete.

The contractor shall sign a memorandum of record for each contractor employees and subcontractor employee to the RIA-JMTC Operations Center prior issuing any electronic keys, or access pass being authorized.

2.3.1.2.2 iWatch (See Something, Say Something) Training: The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall complete iWatch Training. iWatch Training shall be provided during the Anti-Terrorism Training.

2.3.2 FEDERAL MARIJUANA LAWS REMAIN UNCHANGED: Note: Rock Island Arsenal is under the exclusive federal jurisdiction of the United States. Under federal law, marijuana is still defined as a Schedule I drug, and possession and use of marijuana is still illegal. Any person using or in possession of marijuana on Rock Island Arsenal may be criminally prosecuted in federal district court. In addition, such individuals may be permanently barred from entering Rock Island Arsenal.

2.3.3 REAL ID: Starting 03-May-2025 all personnel entering Rock Island Arsenal will be required to show a Real ID form of identification.

2.3.4 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION: The contractor shall comply with all fire prevention measures prescribed in the installation Fire Regulations, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Contracting Officer. A written fire permit shall be obtained from the installation Fire Marshall for use of open flame devices, such as torches, portable furnaces, tar kettles, or gas and electric welding and cutting equipment, in, on, or within 15-ft of the building. The contractor shall be liable for any fire loss to the Government properly attributable to negligence on the part of the contractor, including failure to comp1y with fire prevention measure described by the terms of this purchase description.

2.3.5 INDUSTRY AND REGULATIONS: The equipment shall comply with the most current of all local, state, and federal laws and regulations listed in Standards and Publications.

2.3.6 MATERIAL EXCLUSIONS: The equipment shall not contain polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), ozone depleting substances (Class I or Class II), or asbestos materials.

2.3.7 SAFETY REGULATION COMPLIANCE: The contractor shall comply with standard OSHA and RIA safety standards, including conforming to confined space work requirements when applicable.

2.3.8 SAFETY LOCKOUTS: Each point of first connection shall be designed and constructed to allow the utility to be completely isolated from the equipment. This isolation shall be insured by application of a standard key locking padlock. The device(s) shall only be lockable in the de-energized (OFF) condition.

2.3.9 TRAPPED ENERGY: Means shall be provided for the controlled release of stored energy. This energy may be in the form of, but not limited to, air and hydraulic pressure accumulators, capacitors, springs, counterbalances and flywheels. When appropriate, a label shall be affixed to the stored energy source to identify the hazard.

2.3.10 WORKING RANGE: Hydraulic and pneumatic components shall be selected, which cannot be adjusted outside the safe working range of the circuit and/or equipment.

2.3.11 ACCUMULATORS: Gas charged accumulators operating above 200-psi charging pressure shall be charged with inert gas.

2.3.12 EMERGENCY STOP: The system will incorporate a clearly identified, red, mushroomed, control button with a yellow backing plate at every operator work station. Upon momentary operation, any emergency stop button shall de-energize all machine motions and override all other controls without creating additional hazards. All motion stopped shall be restarted by the deliberate action of the operator (requiring manual reset). No other red mushroomed buttons shall be allowed on the equipment. It is preferred that there is no other red buttons of any type.

2.3.13 CONTROL GUARDS: Controls shall be guarded against accidental operation.

2.3.14 OPERATOR REACH: Controls shall be within reach and located such that the operator, when in the normal operating position, is not required to reach past moving parts, which may cause injury.

2.3.15 AUDIBLE NOISE: The equipment noise level during normal operation shall not exceed 85-dbs, “A” scale. Tests shall be conducted around the entire equipment 60-in to 65-in above the floor within 3-ft of any major sound source. Metal removal equipment shall comply with the standard noise requirement while making a midrange horsepower cut on rigidly clamped mild steel. The contractor shall furnish shields, baffles, enclosures, or other devices necessary to bring the equipment into conformance. Any such device shall not interfere with the proper operation of the equipment and shall be designed to preserve the visibility necessary for safe operation of the system.

2.4 Responsibilities

2.4.1 SITE INSPECTION: Any site inspections and/or measurements, which must be taken in order to determine the suitability of the proposed location or to perform the design of the system, are the sole responsibility of the contractor. This may begin prior to completing the bidding process. Rock Island Arsenal will support this function through the POC (point of contact) by guiding personnel, facilitating security registration, and providing general assistance. The contractor will be responsible for providing any and all equipment necessary for this process.

3. COMPONENT SPECIFICATION

Equipment: The supplier shall furnish all equipment normally considered by him to be standard for his machine unless identified in this requirement to be of specific manufacture. The following equipment shall be provided in addition to the equipment specified in other sections of this purchase description, which may not be standard. The inclusion of standard equipment in this paragraph is inadvertent and should not be construed to allow duplication.

3.1 Dimensions:

3.1.1 DOOR ACCESS: The equipment shall be shipped either assembled or disassembled to pass through a door 12-ft wide by 12-ft high and shall not exceed 25-ft in length.

3.1.2 COMPONENT WEIGHT: The maximum weight of any one piece shall not exceed 25,000-lbs.

3.1.3 INSTALLED FLOORSPACE: When installed complete, the rectifier shall be contained in an area 56-in wide by 32-in deep and 79-“tall, as maximums. Width is defined as front to back from the operator’s normal operating position.

3.2 Component Specifications:

3.2.1 Provide and install a water-cooled power rectifier with reverse polarity and ¾” water connections on the back side of cabinet.

3.2.1.1 The water-cooling rectifier specifications shall be as follows:

3.2.1.1.1 The rectifier shall be fully electronic IGBT based rectifier, designed for industrial applications, atomically perform load sharing between power modules, provide for an input contactor and EMC filters for each power module.

3.2.1.1.2 Provide for water conductivity range of 300 – 400 µS/cm.

3.2.1.1.3 Provide for water pH value range of 6-8 .

3.2.1.1.4 Provide for water hardness value range of 4-10 dH and oxygen range of 4-6 mg/l as a minimums

3.2.1.1.5 Provide for 0 or not present aggressive carbonic acid as a minimum

3.2.1.1.6 Provide chlorides of 20 mg/l, sulphate of 50 mg/l and nitrate of 50 mg/l as maximums.

3.2.1.1.7 Provide for a lockable disconnect for the cabinet.

3.2.1.1.8 The rectifier shall be constructed in a modular concept with all power cables made of copper with all connections for the power modules to the front for maximum accessibility.

3.2.1.1.9 The rectifier shall be installed in an industrial cabinet providing a door, removable side panels and plinth.

3.2.1.1.10 Provide for a chemically neutral rectifier and a mesh maximum width of 0.3 mm mechanically.

3.2.1.1.11 The ac input shall be fed into the rectifier at the top of the rectifier to the input MCCB with the solid copper DC output buss bar located inside the enclosure with the modules fixed to the cabinet frame with the power cables laid to one side of the cabinet allowing quick and easy removal and or replacement of the rectifier modules.

3.2.2 Input Voltage shall be 480 V, 3 phase, 50-60 Hz plus ground, with a power factor of greater than 0.94 with a duty factor of 100% with 1-100% adjustment range, constant current and voltage control with a control accuracy or less than 1% of rated output, output voltage shall be +/- 12 Vdc at 5,000 A with an AC line current of 135 amps/phase, a ripple of less than 2% of full scale voltage over the range of voltage with an inductive load and a kVA rating of 110 .

3.2.2.1 A rectifier UPC 5000 PLC controller shall be provided to replace the existing control scheme with the following salient characteristics:

3.2.2.1.1 Provide for water cooled flow rate of 6 gpm, with a water inlet temperature of 20 – 30 degrees C above dew point and water outlet temperatures of 30-40 degrees C .

3.2.2.1.2 Provide for inlet and outlet water distribution manifolds for direct cooling to each module.

3.2.2.1.3 Provide for power distribution within the cabinet, separate circuit breakers for each separate 19’ high efficient power modules.

3.2.2.1.4 Provide an EMC filter to reduce the given EMC noise to the power grid, fully electronic current and voltage control loop for constant current and voltage control and ultra-fast electronic DC over current limitation.

3.2.2.1.5 Provide for the ramp, cycle mode with anodic/cathodic operations, and a global amp x time modes in hours, minutes and seconds.

3.2.2.1.6 Provide a amp x time resettable readout and non-resettable totalizer.

3.2.2.1.7 Provide a monitor/status screens.

3.2.2.1.8 Provide current and voltage set points with bath temperature readout.

3.2.2.1.9 Provide rectifier start and stop commands with fault indication.

3.2.2.1.10 Provide 8 – eight programable rectifier relays and 2 dosing relay timers (Amp x Time Mode only) .

3.2.2.1.11 Provide Operator & Supervisor Password Protection with 20 Recipes with 20 Segments (V & I Control Only), .

3.2.2.1.12 Provide end of process indicator and buzzer, data logging.

3.2.2.1.13 Provide a bath temperature monitoring device that will be wired back to the controller.

3.2.2.1.14 Provide for protection devices for each module to have separate circuit brakers, temperature monitoring, over current and short-circuit protection and over temperature supervision of each modules.

3.2.2.1.15 The system interface to provide for set-point adjustment and actual feedback values both for V + A and an “on/off” main input contactor and feedback fault supplied by Rock Island Arsenal.

3.2.2.1.16 Provide a minimum of 50 foot of cabling to connect the remote to the rectifier.

3.2.3 Contractor to provide full two days for the rectifier start up and commissioning.

4. APPROVAL/SHIPPING

4.1 Shipping

4.1.1 RESPONSIBILITY: The contractor is responsible for delivery of the equipment to the Rock Island Arsenal. Adequate preserving of equipment surfaces, packing, marking, and skidding of materials for shipment shall be the responsibility of the contractor. If special lifting devices, such as hooks or eyes, are required for ease of handling, they shall be supplied with the equipment. Any special devices shall be returned to the contractor upon request only if they will not be required for future movement of the equipment, and at the contractor’s expense.

4.1.2 SHIPPING SCHEDULE: Be aware, the Rock Island Arsenal will only off-load equipment arriving between 6:00 am and 12:00 am (noon), local time on Mondays through Thursdays except holidays. For information concerning holidays, the contractor should consult the contracting officer. There is no place to stage transporting vehicles awaiting the arrival of contractors. All equipment shall be delivered at the same time, meaning the same day (multiple trucks are acceptable) unless pre-authorized to deliver on multiple days by the RIA-JMTC contracting officer.

4.1.3 RECEIVER: All shipments to Rock Island Arsenal including installation tools and/or replacement parts, as well as the original shipment of the equipment, shall be marked “ATTN:

Mr. Robert Mcclure or Mr. Dave Holgorsen TARA-LGC”. Items not correctly marked are subject to being returned at the vendor’s expense.

4.1.4 ARRIVAL INSPECTION: Upon receipt of equipment at Rock Island Arsenal, a preliminary inspection shall be performed to determine condition and/or count. This inspection shall be performed by Rock Island Arsenal personnel.

4.2 Installation

4.2.1 SITE PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall be solely responsible for any necessary site inspections required for determining the specifications of work that must be completed prior to final system installation. The contractor will then provide detailed information of any preparation work that the vendor must perform prior to system installation to Rock Island Arsenal.

4.2.2 PREPARATION EXECUTION SUPPORT: Rock Island Arsenal will support the preparation portion of the installation by providing utilities to the points of first connection.

4.2.3 LABOR AND MATERIAL: The supplier is solely responsible for providing all labor, materials, hardware, tools, and equipment necessary for complete installation of this system except as specifically listed in this document as being provided by the Rock Island Arsenal.

4.2.4 SUPERVISION: Supervision of the installation process will be the responsibility of the contractor. Rock Island Arsenal shall retain the right to periodic inspection and evaluation of the process, as it deems necessary.

4.2.5 OFF-LOADING/PLACEMENT: Off-loading of the equipment from the delivery vehicle, and placement of the equipment in position for the installation is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall not be allowed to use government equipment to accomplish this work.

4.2.6 OFF-LOADING/PLACEMENT OPTION: At the request of the contractor, Rock Island Arsenal will perform the off-loading and placement of the equipment.

4.2.6.1 Any special requirements or precautions to be observed shall be the responsibility of the contractor to provide.

4.2.6.2 The contractor or his representative may be present during this process; however, such person will be responsible for being present upon arrival of the equipment at Rock Island Arsenal. Off-loading and placement shall not be delayed to allow arrival of the contractor or his representative.

4.2.6.3 If, due to contractor caused difficulties, the equipment or components of the equipment must be moved, removed or replaced by Rock Island Arsenal after initial placement, the contractor shall be billed for such work at current Rock Island Arsenal labor and overhead rates.

4.2.7 LIABILITY: In any case, the equipment remains the property of the contractor, and the contractor shall assume all responsibility and liability for the equipment and the work performed upon it. The government shall be held harmless for any damage done to the equipment at any time up until final acceptance of the equipment by Rock Island Arsenal, except in the case of intentional damage and/or gross negligence on the part of Rock Island Arsenal personnel.

4.2.8 SET-UP: The contractor shall be responsible for set-up and connection of the equipment beyond connections of the utilities to the points of first connection.

4.2.9 SECURITY: The RIA-JMTC is an Army installation subject to Department of Defense safe guards, various precautions, and plant protection measures. At all times during the execution of this SOW, the contractor will maintain adequate plant protection devises to minimize espionage, sabotage, and other malicious destruction and damage. The contractor shall comply with all security requirements of the Rock Island Arsenal. Rock Island Arsenal Island-wide Force Protection levels may be adjusted/changed at any time, which may cause possible delays and will directly affect procedures for accessing the Island.

4.2.10 Delivery Hours or Service Hours: Service calls, equipment installation, training, and equipment delivery (where the contractor offloads) will only be allowed from 0600 – 1530, Monday through Thursday, except for Government Holidays. Deliveries of items where the contractor has opted for Government “off-loading option”, must be received before 1200 hours.

These hours are subject to change, however, the Government will notify the contractor of such changes. The vendor will contact the designated Performance Certifier/ COR to obtain an electronic key for their representative (i.e. delivery driver) in order to have access to the facility.

Deliveries and service calls outside the normal hours stated above will be coordinated with the Performance Certifier/ COR to address any emergency situations."

4.3 Completion

4.3.1 Final acceptance of the equipment shall occur after the following:

4.3.1.1 Set-up completion by the contractor.

4.3.1.2 Successful completion of performance testing at Rock Island Arsenal.

4.3.1.3 Final inspection approval by the government representative or inspector. This is to verify full compliance with this description to include amendments and modifications to the final contract. The government representative shall perform any and all tests he deems necessary to ensure compliance with this description and industry standards to include, but not limited to ease of control, convenience of operation, safe operation, and adequacy of lubrication devices.

4.3.1.4 All required training is complete.

4.3.1.5 Complete documentation packages are delivered.

5. TRAINING

The contractor shall provide instruction in proper operation and maintenance of the equipment without additional cost to the government. Training shall be of sufficient duration that the recipients are able to demonstrate a reasonable level of competence as determined by the equipment installer and/or the inspector. Acceptance may be delayed as a result of inadequate training.

5.1 Schedule

Training shall training shall be coordinated with the Rock Island Arsenal. Daily training shall begin no later than 6:30 a.m. CST and shall continue until at least 2:15 p.m. CST. This is required to get full coverage of the 1st shift of operation at RIA-JMTC. If training does not begin until after the stated time, RIA-JMTC may at its option require additional training at a different time to compensate for the loss of training caused by the late start. This may include more time than what is represented by the delay (e.g. a 1-hr delay may require 2-hrs later to impart the knowledge lost).

5.2 Location

All training shall be performed at the Rock Island Arsenal. It shall be performed using the equipment purchased in this description.

5.3 Type

Each type of training shall be given independently. Rock Island Arsenal shall coordinate with the contractor to provide the proper personnel for each type of training. The following types of training shall be provided by the contractor.

5.3.1 OPERATOR: Training shall be provided by the contractor for (5) operators. This shall include instruction on the safe, efficient operation of the equipment delivered. The trainees supplied by RIA-JMTC shall be familiar with machine operation, but not necessarily with the style or type of controls provided with the equipment. (E.g. for a new CNC lathe, the operator will be familiar with CNC lathe operation, but may have no experience with a Fanuc control system.)

5.3.2 .MAINTENANCE: Mechanical and electrical control and diagnostic maintenance training shall be provided by the contractor. This shall include information on troubleshooting and preventive maintenance procedures. This shall be provided for (2) personnel.

6. SERVICE

6.1 Service/Support Requirements

The contractor shall have as a minimum, a verifiable service/repair capability which meets or exceeds the following requirements:

6.1.1 STAFF: Staffed by qualified, English speaking personnel fully knowledgeable in the service/repair of the equipment offered.

6.1.2 TELEPHONE ACCESS: Telephone access to service/repair personnel shall be available for consultation during Rock Island Arsenal normal working hours. Rock Island Arsenal normal working hours are 8:00 am CST to 3:00 pm CST, Monday through Friday, except legal federal holidays.

6.1.3 ON-SITE RESPONSE: Physical, on-site response shall be possible within 48-hrs of notification that service/repair of the equipment is necessary.

6.1.4 MAINTENANCE PARTS: Parts necessary for periodic replacement such as belts, hoses, filters, and other parts normally considered as spare parts, by the manufacturer, shall be stocked and available for shipment.

6.1.5 PRIOR HISTORY: Said service/repair capability shall have been available to the general public prior to the issue date of this purchase description. Adequate proof of prior availability shall be provided upon request.