Solicitation 89503122QWA000186 Attachment 1 - PWS - DSW Heavy Equipment Inspections - 09 Dec 2021.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Heavy Equipment Inspection Services

1. GENERAL

1.1. INTRODUCTION

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) requires heavy equipment inspection services at its Desert Southwest Region (DSW). The work, as described further in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) herein, will be performed at various substations/DSW buildings in Arizona, California and Nevada. WAPA and the Government are used interchangeably in this document, and all have the same meaning.

1.2. Background

WAPA, part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is a Federal power marketing administration that markets and delivers reliable, cost-based hydroelectric power and related services to wholesale customers in 15 states. WAPA also services the Colorado River Storage Project Management Center (CRSP-MC) in Salt Lake City, Utah. The CRSP-MC provides transmission services to facilities in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming.

1.2.1. Desert Southwest Region (DSW). DSW serves preference customers in Arizona, California, and Nevada. DSW’s mission includes maintenance and operation of the high-voltage transmission system including nearly 40 substations and 3,100 miles of high-voltage power transmission lines that deliver power from power plants to its wholesale customers.

1.2.2. Rocky Mountain Region (RMR). RMR serves preference customers in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Kansas. RMR’s mission includes maintenance and operation of the high-voltage transmission system including 80 substations and over 5,400 miles of high-voltage power transmission lines that deliver power from CRSP-MC and over 19 power plants to its wholesale customers.

1.2.3. Sierra Nevada Region (SNR). SNR serves preference customers in California. SNR’s mission includes maintenance and operation of the high-voltage transmission system including nearly 18 substations and over 884 miles of high-voltage power transmission lines that deliver power from 11 power plants to its wholesale customers.

1.2.4. Upper Great Plains Region (UGP). UGP serves preference customers in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska. UGP’s mission includes maintenance and operation of the high-voltage transmission system including 100 substations and over 7,800 miles of high-voltage power transmission lines that deliver power from 8 power plants to its wholesale customers.

1.3. Description of Services

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, transportation, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform heavy equipment inspections as described in section 2. Scope of Work herein. The Contractor shall perform all services in accordance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), and original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) specifications.

1.4. Government Personnel

1.4.1. The Contracting Officer (CO) is the individual executing this contract on behalf of the Government and is responsible for the overall administration of the contract. He/she is the only person authorized to make any changes in the prices, terms, or other conditions of the contract.

1.4.2. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is responsible for giving the Contractor any special technical instructions or guidance necessary to ensure contract execution. The COR has no authority to alter the terms of conditions of the contract.

1.5. Contractor Personnel

1.5.1. The Contractor shall furnish adequate supervision at the premises to ensure that work is performed in a satisfactory manner. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to maintain close surveillance over personnel employed to perform work on the contract.

1.5.2. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance, wear distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company, and be easily recognized as Contractor employees. Employees must be clearly able to read, write, speak, and understand English. The Contractor shall have a competent on-site representative authorized to act on behalf of the Contractor, available to the CO or COR to receive instructions or information regarding work under the contract.

1.5.3. No unauthorized personnel are permitted on the premises.

1.5.4. Point of Contact. Contractor shall provide point of contact that will be responsible for performance of the work. The name of the contract manager and an alternate(s) shall be designated in writing to the CO, no later than 15 calendar days after contract award.

1.6. Schedule and Place of Performance

1.6.1. Inspection Schedule. It is planned to inspect and test each of the units described in Attachment 3 within a one (1) year period from the date of contract award and within one (1) year of any option exercises. The inspection schedule will be jointly developed and agreed upon. The contractor shall submit their proposed inspection schedule to the COR and CO for review and approval within 15 calendar days after contract award and within 15 calendar days of any option period exercise thereafter. Any changes to the inspection schedule throughout the Period of Performance will require coordination with the COR and acceptance by the CO.

1.6.2. Place of Performance. The work is located at various communication sites throughout WAPA, some of which are inside energized high voltage electrical substations. States in which the sites are located include the following: Arizona, California and Nevada.

1.6.3. Hours of Work. Normal work hours for Maintenance personnel are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, Monday through Thursday, with exception of US Federal Holidays, for DSW, RMR, and UGP; and 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, Tuesday through Friday for SNR. WAPA designated personnel from each Region will escort Contractor at each site of inspection, so the normal work hours shall be taken into consideration in developing the inspection schedule. Differing from this schedule may be authorized on a case-by-case basis with the COR’s or CO’s prior approval. The Contractor will be notified by the COR or CO seven (7) calendar days in advance if work is to be conducted outside of the normal work hours. Should the Contractor find it needs to work outside the normal work hours once it has started performing its scheduled inspections, it will contact the COR or CO immediately so arrangements can be made. Additionally, if the Contractor knows it will need to work outside normal work hours prior to arriving to CAFB, a request must be submitted to the COR or CO a minimum of seven (7) calendar days prior to the requested day.

1.6.4. Federal Holidays.

1.6.4.1. New Year’s Day – 1 January

1.6.4.2. Martin Luther King Day – 3rd Monday in January

1.6.4.3. Washington’s Birthday – 3rd Monday in February

1.6.4.4. Memorial Day – last Monday in May

1.6.4.5. Juneteenth National Independence Day – 19 June

1.6.4.6. Independence Day – 4 July

1.6.4.7. Labor Day – 1st Monday in September

1.6.4.8. Columbus Day – 2nd Monday in October

1.6.4.9. Veterans Day – 11 November

1.6.4.10. Thanksgiving Day – 4th Thursday in November

1.6.4.11. Christmas Day – 25 December

1.7. Submittals.

1.7.1. Safety and Health Plan. A Safety Plan is required to be submitted to the CO and COR no later than 10 calendar days after contract award. WAPA’s approval of the plan is required prior to the commencement of work.

1.7.1.1. “DSW Service Contract Safety & Health Inspection Checklist Abbreviated Incident Prevention Plan (APP).pdf”. <Use for Moderate and High Risk DSW Service Contracts ONLY>

1.7.2. List of Employees. Contractor shall furnish names of all personnel performing work on this contract no later than 10 calendar days after contract award. List of employees shall be submitted to the CO and COR no later than 10 calendar days after contract award. The list shall include the Contractor’s confirmation that all proposed employees are U.S. citizens. Any Foreign Nationals proposed to work at WAPA sites, must submit their information to the CO, at least 30 days prior to starting work. All Foreign Nationals must be approved by the Government, prior to starting work. No unidentified or unauthorized personnel shall be allowed or permitted on the work site.

1.7.3. Work Schedule. See Section 1.6.1 above.

1.8. Pre-Performance Meeting

The COR and/or CO will schedule a meeting with the Contractor within 15 days following the contract award to discuss the requirements of the contract, to include safety department, and other administrative matters, prior to start of work.

1.9. Quality Control and Quality Assurance

1.9.1. The Contractor is responsible for quality control and shall utilize its own internal quality control processes in the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure all services are performed in accordance with the Government’s performance standards outlined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) section of this PWS.

1.9.2. Government Performance Standards. See Exhibit 1. The PRS is a listing of significant performance objectives with associated performance standards that will be monitored and inspected by Government personnel. Each performance objective represents a critical function as identified by the Government at the time of contract award. The performance standard represents the minimum acceptable level of Contractor performance. The performance objectives and standards represent only the critical components of this Contract, and do not excuse the Contractor from performance of other responsibilities identified in the PWS. All services described in this PWS are subject to inspection/surveillance by the Government.

1.9.3. Government Surveillance of Contractor Performance. In order to supplement the Contractor’s QCP, WAPA personnel will verify Contractor compliance with essential performance requirements. The Government may use various methods to perform surveillance of Contractor performance, including customer input, random sampling, periodic inspection, Contractor reporting, etc.

1.9.4. Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). A CDR (PWS Exhibit 2) will be initiated by the CO or COR if, at any time during the performance, the results of WAPA’s surveillance show the number of observations of unacceptable performance during the period exceeds the threshold specified in the PRS, and the CO/COR determines that the unacceptable performance was not caused by the Government. In the case of unacceptable performance, the Contractor may be required to re-accomplish the tasks that were deemed unacceptable at no additional cost to the Government. Instructions for completing the CDR are as follows:

1.9.4.1. The COR completes Blocks l through 6 and sends the form to the CO. Block 6 must include the PRS number corresponding to the discrepancy, the threshold of that PRS item, the number of discrepancies documented, and the PWS paragraph reference describing the Government’s expectations for that PRS item.

1.9.4.2. The CO evaluates the CDR, and if appropriate, signs it and sends it to the Contractor with a cover letter requesting a response within a specified number of days.

1.9.4.3. The Contractor must complete Blocks 7 through 10 and return the CDR to the CO within the specified period on the cover letter.

1.9.4.4. Upon receipt of the Contractor’s response, the CO, in consultation with the COR, will evaluate the Contractor’s response and take appropriate action. The CO will document the evaluation in Block 11 and action taken in Block 12.

1.9.4.5. In most cases, the preferred action is re-performance by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government. If deduction from payment is the appropriate action, the COR and CO will calculate the payment deduction based on the performance period in which the discrepancy occurred. The deduction is taken from the Contractor’s payment as close as possible to the month in which the discrepancy occurred, but not necessarily the same month. The Government should not withhold payment of an invoice while calculating the deduction.

1.9.4.6. The COR will complete Blocks 13a and 13b. The CO signs the CDR in Block 13c. These signatures indicate concurrence with the actions taken.

1.9.4.7. In the event the CO determines that issuance of a CDR is not appropriate; the CO shall document the contract file indicating why such action is not appropriate.

1.10. Compliance with Regulations

In performing the work required by this Contract, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

1.11. Licenses and Permits

The Contractor shall obtain and maintain, at its sole expense, all necessary licenses and permits required to meet the requirements of the contract.

1.12. Materials, Equipment and Storage

1.12.1. The Contractor shall furnish all materials and supplies required for the performance of work under this contract.

1.12.2. The Contractor shall determine and furnish all equipment required for the performance of the work under this contract. All equipment shall comply with applicable OSHA guidelines and shall be in good operating condition. The Contractor shall operate the equipment in accordance with the original manufacturer’s recommendation and applicable laws and regulations.

1.12.3. At a minimum, the following equipment is required to support a nondestructive testing program for aerial manlifts and crane manlifts (digger-derricks):

1.12.3.1. Portable (or van-mounted) equipment for conducting acoustic emissions (AE) tests on steel and fiberglass boom sections, including, but not limited to:

1.12.3.1.1. Sensors – AE sensors shall be temperature stable over the range of use and shall not exhibit sensitivity changes greater than three (3) decibels (dB) over this range. Sensors shall be shielded against radio frequency and electromagnetic noise interference through proper shielding practice and/or differential (anti-coincident) element design. Sensors shall have omnidirectional response, with variations not exceeding four (4) dB from the peak response.

1.12.3.1.1.1. High-Frequency Sensors used on metal components of the aerial device shall have high sensitivity between 100 kilohertz (kHz) and 400 kHz. Minimum sensitivity shall be -80dB referred to 1 volt/microbar, determined by face-to-face ultrasonic calibration. AE sensors used in the same test should not vary in peak sensitivity more than 3dB from the average.

1.12.3.1.1.2. Low-Frequency Sensors used on fiberglass components of the aerial device shall have peak sensitivity between 20kHz and 75kHz. Minimum sensitivity shall be equivalent or greater than high-sensitivity accelerometers with frequency response in that range. High-frequency sensors with resonant response not greater than 200kHz may be substituted for low-frequency sensors, provided that area coverage is adjusted accordingly.

1.12.3.1.1.3. Up to two (2) sensors may be communed into a single channel.

1.12.3.1.2. Signal Cable – The signal cable from sensor to preamp shall not exceed six (6) feet in length and shall be shielded against electromagnetic interference. This requirement is omitted when the preamplifier is mounted in the sensor housing or a line-driving (matched impedance) sensor is used.

1.12.3.1.3. Preamplifier – The preamplifier may be separate or may be mounted in the sensor housing. If the preamp is of differential design, a minimum of 40dB of common-mode noise rejection shall be provided. Unfiltered frequency response shall not vary more than 3dB over the frequency range of 20kHz to 400kHz and over the temperature range of use.

For sensors with integral preamps, frequency response characteristics may be confined to a range consistent with the operational frequency of the sensor.

1.12.3.1.4. Filter – Filters shall be of the band pass or high pass type and shall provide a minimum of -24 dB/octave signal attenuation. Filters may be located in preamplifier or post-preamplifier circuits or may be integrated into the component design of the sensor, preamp, or processor to limit frequency response. Filters and/or integral design characteristics shall ensure that the principal processing frequency from metal sensors is of less than 100 kHz, and for low-frequency sensors not less than 25 kHz.

1.12.3.1.5. Power-Signal Cable – The cable providing power to the preamplifier and conducting the amplified signal to the main processor shall be shielded against electromagnetic noise. Signal loss shall be no more than one (1) dB per 100 feet of cable length. Five hundred (500) feet is the recommended maximum cable length to avoid excessive signal attenuation. Digital or radio transmission of signals is allowed consistent with standard practice in transmitting those signal forms.

1.12.3.1.6. Main Amplifiers. The main amplifier, if used, shall have signal response with variations not exceeding three (3) dB over the frequency range of 20 kHz to 400 kHz and temperature range of use. The main amplifier shall have adjustable gain or an adjustable threshold for event detection and counting.

1.12.3.1.7. Main Processor

1.12.3.1.7.1. General. The main processors shall have a minimum of eight (8) independent channel inputs for signal processing of events. If mixer(s) are used, first-hit event processing for each channel must be provided.

Independent processing of counts, events, and amplitude (per event) for each channel is preferred; but as a minimum, two (2) active processing circuits shall process counts and amplitude information from metal and fiberglass channels independently. The system shall be capable of processing and storing at least 100 events per second for limited period of time.

1.12.3.1.7.2. Peak Amplitude Detection. Usable dynamic range shall be a minimum of 60 dB with five (5)-dB resolution over the frequency band of 20 kHz to 400kHz and the temperature range of use. Not more than a 2-dB variation in peak detection accuracy shall be allowed over the stated temperature range. Amplitude values may be stated in volts or dB but must be referenced to a flexed gain output of the system (sensor or preamp).

1.12.3.1.7.3. Source Location. Emission sources must be located. Other methods of nondestructive testing may be used or source location using time difference processing between channels may be used. However, use of the source location algorithms shall not prohibit processing of individual or first-hit sensor information.

1.12.3.1.7.4. Signal Outputs and Recording. The processor shall provide, as a minimum, outputs for permanent recording of:

1.12.3.1.7.4.1. Events by channel (events versus time).

1.12.3.1.7.4.2. Counts versus time or load for metal channels.

1.12.3.1.7.4.3. Counts versus time or load for fiberglass channels.

1.12.3.1.7.4.4. Amplitude distribution for metal channels.

1.12.3.1.7.4.5. Amplitude distribution for fiberglass channels.

1.12.3.1.7.4.6. Load versus time

The required outputs should be based on first-hit information.

1.12.3.1.7.5. Load Measuring Device. The load cell or other load measuring device shall be capable of registering the loads applied during testing within its calibration range. The device shall be calibrated in a manner and at intervals recommended by the manufacturer’s specifications. The percent error for loads within the loading range of the load cell and readout shall not exceed ±1.0 percent of reading. An electronic output of the load-measuring device, proportional to applied load, shall be properly conditioned and amplified to match the requirements of the recording device used.

1.12.3.2. Portable (truck or trailer-mounted) hydraulic or electric winch loading unit, capable of loading booms to at least 7,000 pounds, or other means to safely apply the required load.

1.12.3.3. Ultrasonic equipment for inspecting accessible pins, including pare pins when provided.

1.12.3.4. Magnetic particle test equipment for inspection of critical welds and castings.

1.13. Interference with Business

1.13.1. The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with such other Contractors and Government employees and carefully schedule its own work to such additional work as may be directed by the COR. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by any other Contractor or by Government employees.

1.13.2. The services under this contract shall be performed in such a way that there will be no interruption to or interference with the normal operation of Government business on the premises. Persons employed by the Contractor shall, while on the premises, comply with all applicable regulations.

1.14. Government Furnished Property, Equipment, Materials and Utilities

1.14.1. The Government will not furnish any property, equipment, or materials for use under this contract.

1.14.2. The Government will provide electrical power at sites with existing power outlets for the operation of equipment as necessary to perform services. Contractor shall furnish and provide power for those sites without electrical power.

1.14.3. The Government will provide water at sites where it is available from an existing outdoor source. Contractor shall furnish and provide water for those sites without existing water.

1.14.4. Sanitation facilities are available at some sites.

1.15. Security of Facilities

Security of Government facilities is a shared responsibility of all employees, both Federal and Contractor.

1.15.1. Contractor personnel shall be alert to surroundings and notify the CO, COR, regional Safety/Security Office, or on-duty Contractor security staff after hours of suspicious activity, including unescorted persons who do not have a visitor’s badge, or known or suspected unauthorized removal of Government property from the facility.

1.15.2. Contractor personnel shall notify the CO, COR and regional Safety/Security Office, or on-duty Contractor security staff after hours, if they have any security issues or concerns.

1.15.3. Contractor personnel shall protect identification badges and card keys and notify the Regional Security Manager within 24 hours if card keys or badges are lost. Badges and card keys shall be returned to the Regional Security Manager when employment is terminated.

1.15.4. Contractor personnel shall not prop open doors, and when entering or leaving the complex shall ensure that doors and gates are secure. Contract staff shall notify the Regional Security Manager if they are unable to secure a door or gate.

1.15.5. Contractor personnel shall not allow any person to enter WAPA property without proper clearance from the Regional Security Office.

1.15.6. The Government may require immediate removal of the employee from the contract and the job site for conduct issues deemed by the Government to be serious (for example, violent behavior or comments, theft, misuse of Government equipment, unsafe work practices, fraudulent activity, etc.).

1.15.7. Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition. Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their Contractor-owned vehicles or privately-owned vehicle while on WAPA property

1.16. Safety and Reporting Requirements

1.16.1. High. Working with or around hazards such as exposure to the following risks: (1) Equipment rollover; (2) Crane or rigging failure; (3) Energized high voltage (over 600 volts) electrical equipment which is not expected but can occur through equipment failure or operator error; (4) Heights over 4-feet requiring a Fall Protection Plan; or (5) Work with handheld electrical equipment in wet or highly conductive locations. Examples of high-risk hazards include building construction projects and footings or pad construction in areas of energized yards with overhead or adjacent energized electrical parts en route to the site or within 50-feet of the worksite.

1.16.1.1.1. Work considered too dangerous to be performed without joint pre-planning and constant oversight by a qualified and trained WAPA Observer. Examples of such hazards may include the following: (1) Confined spaces; (2) Chemicals or substances requiring airline respirator protection; (3) Heights above 4-feet requiring a Fall Protection Plan include items such as personal fall arrest system, work positioning equipment or fall restraint system; (4) Over water; (5) Trenches and excavations requiring Occupational Safety and Health Administration protections such as sloping, benching or shoring activities; (6) Requiring personal protective equipment requirements capable of inducing heat stress; or (7) Energized yards with overhead or adjacent energized electrical equipment which is en route to, or in the proximity of, energized electrical equipment. Examples of work considered too dangerous include, but not limited to; work in close proximity to overhead busses, line insulator replacement, epoxy application inside of water tanks, use of isocyanate paints, sandblasting, tower removal and pentachlorophenol applicators.

1.16.2. The Contractor shall comply with the latest effective standards promulgated by the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1925, and shall comply with all applicable safety and health regulations and requirements, including DOE and WAPA requirements.

1.16.3. The Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions in the performance of the work under this contract to protect the safety and health of employees and members of the public and shall comply with all applicable safety and health regulations and requirements, including DOE and WAPA requirements.

1.16.4. The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of and shall immediately report to the COR and the CO, all cases of death, occupational disease, or traumatic injury to employees or the public, and any property damage as a result of performance under this contract.

1.16.5. The Contractor shall ensure that its employees are provided with personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary in accordance with established regulations and procedures. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, occupational foot protection and eye and face protection as required by OSHA Standards, 29 CFR 1910 and as required by WAPA safety standards and directives.

1.16.6. The Contractor shall ensure that its employees have been appropriately instructed and trained in the proper use of any equipment, vehicles, and/or personal protective equipment needed for the performance of their duties. The Contractor shall ensure that its employees comply with all applicable Federal, State, and/or local safety rules and regulations in the performance of their duties.

1.16.7. The Contractor shall report all near misses to the CO, COR within 24 hours of the occurrence. These near-miss reports, identifying the nature of the hazard and the corrective actions which have been implemented to prevent a reoccurrence in the future, may be generic, with no mention of individual employees involved in the incident. Near-miss reports are used as an information tool and are distributed regionally.

1.16.8. The Contractor is required to establish a Safety Plan/Program which includes, in addition to other requirements, a monthly safety meeting for all employees (with the exception of office staff). The Contractor's Safety Plan shall be documented and available for the CO and COR to review at any time.

1.16.9. The Contractor is required to complete and submit to CO and COR to review “DSW Service Contract Safety & Health Inspection Checklist Abbreviated Incident Prevention Plan (APP).pdf”.

1.17. Environmental Requirements

1.17.1. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local environmental laws and regulations, and current WAPA policies and procedures.

1.17.2. The Contractor shall dispose of or recycle hazardous, universal, and non-hazardous waste material in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and ordinances and current policies and procedures identified by WAPA. Wastes shall be reduced by recycling, reusing, or reprocessing to the maximum extent practicable.

1.17.3. Hazardous, Universal, and Non-Hazardous Wastes. The Contractor shall manage hazardous, universal, and non-hazardous wastes in accordance with all applicable State, Federal and Local regulations, and existing policies and procedures identified by WAPA.

1.17.4. Contractor’s Liability for Regulated Material Incidents. The Contractor is solely liable for all expenses related to spills, mishandling, or incidents of regulated material (such as, but not limited to petroleum products and pesticides) attributable to its employees’ actions or the actions of its Subcontractors. This includes all response, investigation, cleanup, disposal, permitting, reporting, and requirements from applicable environmental regulation agencies.

1.18. Other Reviews

2. Scope of Work

The Contractor shall provide qualified, trained, skilled personnel for heavy equipment inspections in accordance with the following paragraphs.

2.1. General

2.1.1. The Contractor shall perform AE and other nondestructive testing and inspection of all equipment identified in Attachments 3 and 4 (equipment list is duplicated on the bid sheet) per each manufacturer’s specifications and in accordance with applicable standards.

2.1.2. Attachments 3 and 4 may be modified from time to time to remove a requirement no longer in Western’s inventory or to add newly acquired equipment. The CO is the only authorized individual to modify Attachments 3 and 4 and other parts of the contract.

2.1.3. AE and nondestructive testing and inspection shall be in accordance with paragraphs below. Western will provide personnel to operate the equipment being tested. Western reserves the right to witness all tests. Whenever possible, Western will provide inspection forms for specific manufacturers or types of tests.

2.2. Tests and Inspections.

The Contractor shall perform the following tests and inspections:

2.2.1. Department of Transportation (DOT) annual inspection for on-road vehicles. Units requiring this test are identified as “On” in the “Off-Road/On-Road” column of Attachment 2.

2.2.2. Acoustic Emissions (AE) tests in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. Units requiring this test are identified as “Y” in the “Acoustic Emissions Test” column of Attachment 3.

2.2.2.1. Ultrasonic inspections will be made on all accessible structural pins, including the outrigger pins. The ultrasonic testing will comply with ASTM E-114-75 and subsequent revisions.

2.2.2.2. Magnetic particle and/or fluorescent dye penetrant inspections will be made on critical welds and castings and on other suspect areas including but not limited to:

· Outrigger Welds

· Pedestal Welds

· Current Welds

· Hydraulic Cylinder Head and Ram Welds

· Hydraulic Cylinder Ears

· Welding Around Knuckle Assembly

· Welded Anchor Points

2.2.2.3. Magnetic particle inspections will be made in compliance with ASTM E709-80 and American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 and subsequent revisions. Fluorescent dye inspections will be made in compliance with ASTM E 165-80.

2.2.3. A live load test will be conducted on all equipment indicated in Attachment 3.

2.2.4. A winch line/jib test will be conducted on all equipment possessing a synthetic or wire rope. Units requiring this test are identified as “Y” in the “Winch Line/Jib” column of Attachment 3.

2.2.5. A dielectric test on each hydraulic system will be made on units used for bare hand work in compliance with ASTM 01816-79 (VDE). Units requiring this test are identified as “Y” in the “Insulated” column of Attachment 3.

2.2.6. An electrical evaluation will be made of the insulated boom on units for bare-hand work. The DC high-potential test guidelines shall be used in Appendix B, Section B4.

2.2.7. The contractor will not repair or attempt to repair any of the defects discovered during the above inspections and tests.

2.3. Reporting Requirements.

The Contractor shall furnish report(s) on each unit tested in accordance with the following criteria:

2.3.1. If the inspection of, and/or test on, any unit identifies a defect which might lead to a failure which could be life threatening, the contractor will immediately notify the appropriate field office site representative and the COR. The contractor shall follow up with a written report on such defect within one week.

2.3.2. Upon completion of the tests, the contractor shall furnish the COR a preliminary report on each unit tested. Each report shall cover all the inspection and tests required above.

2.3.3. Within 30 days of the actual tests, the contractor shall furnish to the appropriate COR a complete written report on each unit tested covering the entirety of the required inspection and tests. Each report shall include a certification that the equipment is structurally adequate for continued safe use. All reports shall be in bound booklet form.

3. PWS Exhibits

The exhibits listed below are attached to and incorporated into this PWS.

Exhibit 1: Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The purpose of the PRS is to communicate the Government’s quality expectations and the process to evaluate the Contractor’s performance. The PRS describes the minimally acceptable level of service for each requirement.

Exhibit 2: Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR)

WAPA DSW Heavy Equipment Inspections Solicitation 89503122QWA000186 Attachment 1

EXHIBIT 1

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS)

EXHIBIT 2

Contract Discrepancy Report

Contractor’s Name:

2. From: (Name of Contracting Officer representative)

Dates

3. Prepared:

4. Returned by Contractor:

5. Action Complete:

6. Discrepancy or Problem: (Describe in detail; include reference to PWS directive; attach continuation sheet, if necessary):

Signature of CO:

7. To: (Contracting Officer)

8. From: (Contractor)

9. Contractor Response as to Cause, Corrective Action and Actions to Prevent Recurrence (Attach Continuation Sheet if Necessary)

10. Signature of Contractor Representative:

Date:

11. Government Evaluation:

12. Government Actions:

13. Close Out

(13a) Contractor Notified

(13b) COR

(13c) CO