16-Q-7095_Attachment_2.docx

SPEC-982-16-009

SPECIFICATION FOR

Versathane Mixer (Shop)

SCOPE

1.1 Scope - This specification covers the general design and performance requirements for the purchase of a liquid chemical mixer for use by the PNSY Rubber Shop.

1.2 Intended Application - The system will be used to mix liquid chemical materials for application of rubber tiles/coverings and is intended to be used in a fixed location during overhauls.

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Issues of Publications - The following documents of the issue date in effect on the date of request for proposal form a part of this specification to the extent applicable, or as specified herein. Within the specification, they shall be referred to by their basic designation only.

Government Publications

Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1910 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1926 – Safety and Health Regulations for Construction 40 CFR 261 – Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

Federal Standards FED-STD-H28A – Screw Tread Standards for Federal Service (1994) FED-STD-313D – Material Safety Data, Transportation Data, And Disposal Data For Hazardous Materials Furnished To Government Activities FED-RR-C-271D – Chains and Attachments, Welded and Weldless MIL-STD-2035A – Nondestructive Testing Acceptance Criteria MIL-A-8625F (1) – Anodic Coatings for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys, Sept. 15, 2003

(Application for copies should be addressed to Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402)

Nongovernment Publications

American National Standards institute Inc. (ANSI) ANSI/AMT B11.19 – Performance Criteria for Safeguarding ANSI/AMT B11.22 – Safety requirements for Turning Centers and Automatic Numerically Controlled Turning Machines ANSI/ASME B20.1 – Safety Standards for Conveyors and Related Equipment ANSI MH 10.8.2 – Data Application Identifier Standard

American Welding Society (AWS AWS-D1.1 – Structural Welding Code

National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA) ICS – Industrial Controls and Systems MG1 – Motors and Generators

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code NFPA 79 – Electrical Standards for Industrial Equipment

Order of Precedence – In the event of conflict between the text of this specification and that of the references cited above, the text of this specification shall take precedence. Nothing in this specification, however, shall supersede applicable laws or regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

REQUIREMENTS

General Description of System – The equipment shall be used to store, mix and dispense Versalink P-1000 and Isonate 143L in a 4.5 to 1 ratio by volume. The equipment will be used in a stationary location inside of the shop. The mix ratio will be fixed with the ability to modify the ratio in 1% increments (if required for future use). The material output ratio will be verified periodically via measurement of each of the separate materials at a location prior to the mixing head/component in order to comply with local procedures. The system must be designed for ease of assembly, disassembly and cleaning. The machine must maintain materials within the desired temperature range throughout the storage and dispensing process (see par 3.3.3.3). The mixed materials must comply with local inspection requirements (see par 3.1.2) once cured.

Conditions of Service and Performance – The following service and operational conditions shall apply to the equipment delivered under this specification.

Cured Material Inspection Requirements— A material output ratio of 4.5 to 1 by volume (Versalink P-1000 to Isonate 143L) must be verified prior to performing sample batches. Once mixed and cured, observe the material to ensure the mixture is free of defects, uniform in color, streak free, crack free, and with no unmixed, soft or gummy material. Over the entirety of the surface, the cured material must pass hardness test in accordance with ASTM D-2240 Shore D durometer of 41-50. Material must be cured at 77 degrees F (+/- 5 degrees F) for a minimum of 24 hours. Inspection must be performed by PNSY Rubber Shop or C250 employee. Cured samples may vary in size and shape, but a thickness of 2” +/- ¼” must be maintained for inspection.

Operating Environment – The proposed system will be operated in a heavy industrial shipyard environment and shall be capable of continuous operation over an extended period of time with minimal maintenance and upkeep. The equipment shall be suitable for operation in an indoor industrial environment, at variable ambient temperatures of 50oF to 90oF, with high humidity.

Electrical – The equipment delivered and all accessary parts shall operate from a single source of primary power.

Grounding – All exposed, non-current carrying metal parts on the equipment shall be maintained at common, zero ground potential. None of the primary circuits in the equipment shall be connected to ground. A grounding stud/lug on the equipment shall provide a means for grounding the equipment.

Overcurrent Protection – All electrical components shall be fused or circuit breaker protected in each phase conductor for AC circuits and both DC circuit conductors. Overloads, fuses and circuit breakers shall be coordinated for maximum component protection and minimum circuit disruption.

Motors – All electric motors shall be the totally enclosed, fan cooled style, rated for continuous duty, and equipped with ball bearings. Bearings shall be of the sealed for life and permanently lubricated type. Motors shall be in accordance with NEMA MG-1 requirements. Servomotors are servomechanisms and shall not be required to be in accordance with NEMA MG-1.

General Equipment Requirements – All materials and parts comprising the system shall be new, of current design and manufacture, and shall not have been in prior service except as required for factory testing. Standard, off the shelf components with proven reliability shall be used wherever possible to increase performance, reliability and cost. The equipment shall be one of the manufacturer’s current production models which, on the day this solicitation is issued, has been designed, engineered and sold, or is being offered for sale through advertisements or manufacturer’s published catalogs or brochures. Products such as prototype unit, preproduction model, or experimental unit do not qualify as meeting this requirement. The equipment shall be complete, so that when connected to the utilities identified herein, it can be used for the function for which it is designed and constructed. Machine must be one unit construction vice multiple pieces of equipment for ease of transportability.

Personnel Safety and Health Requirements – All machine parts, components, mechanisms, and assemblies furnished on the unit shall comply with all specific requirements of “OSHA Safety and Health Standard (29CFR1910), General Industry” , ANSI/AMT B11.19, ANSI/AMT B11.22, and ANSI/AMT B11.23, and ANSI/AMT B20.1 that are applicable to the equipment itself. Covers, platforms, guard rails, belt guards, and safety devices shall be provided for all parts of the equipment that present a safety hazard. The safety devices shall not interfere with the operation or maintenance of the equipment. The safety devices shall be removable to facilitate inspection, maintenance, and repair of the part. Additional safety and health requirements shall be as specified in other paragraphs of this specification.

Enclosure – The control system shall be housed in a NEMA rated electrical enclosure that is NRTL approved per OSHA 29CFR1910. A standard NRTL field evaluation is allowed for approval.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) – In accordance with FAR 23.3, offeror's and contractors are required to submit Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s) whenever the supplies being acquired or supplies used during performance are identified as hazardous materials. Hazardous Materials shall include any material which, by virtue of its potentially dangerous nature (e.g., toxic, flammable, corrosive, oxidizing,p irritating, sensitizing, reactive), requires controls in its use, packaging, handling, storage, or stowage, to assure adequate safety to life and property. This definition is intended to apply to proprietary industrial, commercial, or locally prepared blends, mixtures, formulations, or compounds of gases, liquids, and solids intended for use at the job site. Any other material that has been designated by a Government technical representative as potentially hazardous and requiring safety controls shall also be supplied with a MSDS. MSDS’s are to be available at work sites where materials are being used.

Energy Isolating Devices – Equipment provided by the contract shall provide energy isolating devices (e.g. safety switches, valves, etc.), to protect personnel from hazardous energy. The devices shall be designed and manufactured such that the device can be locked in the user selected position (ON/OFF) to prevent inadvertent or unauthorized change. The contractor shall ensure that all energy isolating devices installed or modified are capable of being locked. This includes both mechanical and electrical devices.

Audible Noise Levels – During normal operation, the equipment shall not produce noise levels greater than 84 dB(A) at any point three feet from the unit, as measured on the “A” scale of a standard sound level meter at slow response (29 CFR 1910.95, Occupational Noise Exposure Standard). The noise levels shall be measured for the equipment on and in use, understanding that noise levels vary with the material used.

Environmental Protection – The unit shall be designed and constructed so that during operation, service, transportation and storage conditions described herein, including final disposal, the equipment will comply with all applicable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) restrictions for materials classified as hazardous to the environment in effect on the date of the contract. The equipment described herein shall not contain or emit material hazardous to the ecological system as prescribed by federal, state, and local statutes in effect at the point of installation.

Hazardous Material Exclusions – Supplies being used in the performance of this contract, or materials being provided as part of the equipment shall be free of known hazardous materials. Definitions of hazardous materials are specified in the latest version, including revisions adopted during the term of the contract, of Federal Standard No. 313. Notwithstanding any other hazardous material usage permitted in this contract, radioactive materials or instruments capable of producing ionizing radiation as well as materials which contain asbestos, mercury, cadmium, lithium, methylene chloride, lead (=or>0.06%), or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s) are prohibited.

Painting – The exterior and interior of all enclosures, and all components, shall be painted or fabricated of materials which are corrosion resistant. The painting may be in accordance with the manufacturer’s standard practice provided it results in a highly wear resistant finish which ensures continued protection against the shipyard operating environment under all service conditions. Prior to painting, surfaces shall be properly cleaned, prepared and primed. Lead base or chromium base paints are prohibited.

Caution - Warning Plates – Corrosion resistant “Caution” or “Warning” plates or labels shall be securely attached to the equipment in visible locations, with any safety precautions to be observed by the operator or maintenance personnel permanently marked on the plates.

Identification Plate – An identification plate shall be furnished with the equipment. A nameplate shall be affixed to each major component of the system showing the manufacturer’s name, equipment model, year of manufacture, amp rating of largest motor, and any other pertinent information for identifying the part as a unique component of the system.

Equipment and Services to be Provided – The equipment specified herein shall include, but is not limited to the following components, attachments, and accessories.

Utilities – The equipment shall be designed and constructed to be complete for operation on following available utilities:

Electric: 220 volts (+10%), 3 Phase, 60 Hertz

Compressed Air: 90 to 110 PSI Condition Upon Receipt – The equipment shall be shipped and arrive in one piece, totally fabricated, completely wired and painted. The equipment shall be capable of being off loaded from the delivery truck by a fork lift.

General Positive displacement gear pumps - The equipment shall dispense liquid chemical materials via the use of (2) positive displacement precision gear type metering pumps. These pumps shall be designed with wet cup chambers for moisture protection of the drive shaft and packings. The drive motor shall be variable speed operating via reducer. A material ratio of 4.5 to 1 (Versalink P-1000 Isonate 143L) is required. The adjustable drive ratio mechanism shall have a safety shut off switch when accessed. Ability to adjust drive ratio in 1% increments is a requirement.

Mixing head – The equipment will have a mixing head that utilizes a variable high speed pre-mix blade as well as disposable static mixer and shroud for ease of cleaning and ensuring a proper mix of materials. The mixing head must also be able to be utilized to mix materials without the dynamic pre-mix blade in a static manner for the ability to further facilitate cleanup process. A six month supply of disposable mix blades and static mixers should be supplied with the equipment. The shop must have the ability to dispense the individual materials separately prior to the mixing element in order for the user to ensure the correct mix ratio periodically. A minimum of 10 ft of hose is required between the metering pumps and the mixing head.

Temperature Control– The equipment shall have the ability to heat the Isonate 143L wetted parts/components between 75 and 95 degrees F. Each heat zone shall be equipped with a J thermocouple and precision heat controller with an on/off switch for each zone. The components to be heated are as follows:

Iso suction hose Iso Day Tank/Storage Tank Iso feed hose Iso gear pump Iso dispense hose Dispensing gun Shot Volume Control – The mixer shall have the capability to dispense selected volumes of material. There shall be a controller able to monitor the positive displacement gear pump/motor position to calculate the volume of fluid being dispensed and to interact with the machine controls to dispense a desired volume of mixed material dictated via user input. There shall be a selector switch to change to operator shot control mode.

Vacuum Pump – The mixer shall have a suitable vacuum pump (>6 C.F.M) outfitted with inlet filter, exhaust filter, on/off switch, motor starter and vacuum hoses to the storage tanks for both materials.

Portability– All components of the mixing equipment must have the ability to be stored in one portable package. A wheeled cart or the like may be used, and must have suitable storage provisions for all hoses/tanks/pumps/etc when not in use. Machine must be easily lifted/moved with a standard fork truck Versalink P-1000 – The equipment requires the ability to transfer bulk material via suction hose. A shut off valve and 8 ft minimum vacuum hose is required and provisions for extraction of liquid from standard storage drums to be included (sealed drum bung adapter, desiccant cartridge for drum vent port, etc). A min 15 gallon stainless steel pressure/vacuum tank is required with pressure/vacuum selector valve, gauge, and high/low level sensors with audio/visual alarm. Electronically actuated valves must be installed in all fluid lines to/from the storage tank.

Isonate 143L – The equipment requires the ability to transfer bulk material via suction hose. A shut off valve and 8 ft minimum vacuum hose is required and provisions for extraction of liquid from standard storage drums to be included (sealed drum bung adapter, desiccant cartridge for drum vent port, etc). A min 5 gallon stainless steel pressure/vacuum tank is required with pressure/vacuum selector valve, gauge, motor driven agitator, and high/low level sensors with audio/visual alarm. Electronically actuated valves must be installed in all fluid lines to/from the storage tank.

Equipment Footprint – The equipment shall maintain the minimum footprint required to contain all necessary components while allowing adequate room for maintenance.

Control System – The control system for the router shall have the capabilities, features and characteristics described below:

a) There shall be a software interface via which the machine is able to operate with minimal user input. Startup, priming, sampling, shot volume use, user controlled volume use, and cleaning procedure should be intuitive.

b) There shall be provisions to operate all electrical devices via controller interface.

Fork Lift -- Machine must be easily lifted/moved with a standard fork truck.

Training – There shall be onsite training (1 day at PNSY) to fully train all pertinent rubber shop personnel on how to operate the equipment. The POC for scheduling training is David Veino, GF (207)-451-3850. Training will be scheduled within 1 month of acceptance of machine.

Maintenance – The equipment shall be easy to maintain. The user shall be able to perform the daily/weekly/monthly maintenance without lockout tag out capability.

Technical Data to be Provided Data required for review – All the performance characteristics identified and requirements specified in section 3.3, following sections and in the list below shall be provided for technical review.

· A picture or drawing showing a similar unit

· Footprint Area

· Electrical Requirements of all equipment. Including, HP and FLA to size CB

· Description of Operator Controls

· Controller and software description

· Description of heating components and controls

· DWG & description of mixing head

· Description of material flow path through equipment from start to finish Requirements for technical proposals – Offerors shall submit, technical proposals written in the English language. The proposal shall enable government personnel to make a thorough evaluation and determination as to whether or not the proposed equipment fully meets the requirements of the solicitation. To this end, each proposal shall be so specific, detailed and complete as to demonstrate that the offeror has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the requirements. Statements that paraphrase the specifications or attest that "standard procedures will be employed", etc., are inadequate. Each proposal must be sufficiently adequate to demonstrate full compliance with the technical requirements of the specifications. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in rejection of an offer.

Operator / Maintenance Manuals - The contractor shall supply and deliver with the machine manuals, drawings, and schematics on CD-Rom and three (3) original hard copies each of “as built” standard manuals written in English language containing all necessary electrical wiring diagrams (drawn according to NFPA standards), hydraulic schematic diagrams, operator's manuals, parts lists, preventive maintenance instructions, part programming manuals (if applicable), and drawings of machine components, and all other instructions for operation and maintenance of the machine and its peripheral equipment

a) All instructions and illustrations necessary for proper operation of the equipment.

b) Instructions, diagrams, and electrical/electronic schematics required to troubleshoot and repair the unit in the event of malfunction or breakdown.

c) Complete parts list(s) cross indexed to indicate part application by circuit symbol. Procurement information shall be provided for all replacement components.

NRTL Compliance Certification – The Contractor Shall Provide Signed, Written Certification Of Compliance As Required In Paragraph 3.2.2. Failure To Provide This Certification Will Delay Acceptance Of The Equipment, And Could Result In Rejection For Failure To Comply With The Terms Of The Contract.

Warranty – Supplies and services furnished shall be covered by warranty from defects in design, materials and workmanship. The warranty shall be the manufacturer’s standard commercial warranty which shall conform to all requirements of the contract. Acceptance of the manufacturer’s standard commercial warranty shall not minimize the rights of the government under clauses in the contract, and in any conflict that arises between the terms and conditions of the contract and manufacturer’s warranty, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence. The warranty period shall commence from the date of acceptance as cited on a properly executed DD Form 250.

QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

Proof of Concept Testing – (To be performed at vendor location upon initial selection) The mixing machine design must be proven to adequately mix the liquid chemicals IAW paragraph 3.1.2. of this document. If the mixing equipment is unable to perform satisfactory results, then the design will be declared technically unsatisfactory.

The mixing equipment shall be observed by representative/s of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to produce a SAT sample per paragraph 3.1.2 of this document. The mixing equipment used to prove the proof of design concept must share both metering pump, drive, and mixing head design with the equipment to be furnished to PNSY.

Material procurement will be the responsibility of the vendor and is commercially available (DOW: ISONATE 143L, AIR PRODUCTS: VERSALINK P-1000 CURATIVE). Testing must be performed within 3 weeks of notification of company selection. PNSY will allow (1) 8 hour work day to perform sample mixes, if a SAT sample is not produced, it is up to the discretion of the PNSY representative/s whether or not additional time will be allotted to supply a SAT sample. Failure to produce a SAT sample will be determined as failure to comply with this equipment specification.

Acceptance Testing at Destination – The equipment shall be supplied FOB Destination (Portsmouth Naval Shipyard). Upon receipt, the equipment shall be inspected for shipping damage, verification of quantities, mechanical and electrical integrity, and the requirements of section 3. Within fifteen (15) days of delivery, the equipment will be connected to the appropriate utilities, and operated to sufficiently demonstrate conformance to the requirements of the specification. Any discrepancies on any item of equipment supplied shall be promptly corrected by the manufacturer at no cost to the government.

In Service testing – Upon completion of installation at the receiving activity, the equipment shall be placed in service, in the actual application, for a period of two (2) weeks. This test shall be used to demonstrate reliable operation and performance.

Final Acceptance – Upon satisfactory completion of inspection and test of the equipment, the authorized Government Representative (Portsmouth Naval Shipyard) will sign and forward the acceptance document(s) to the paying office.

DELIVERYs Preparation for delivery – The supplies shall be prepared for shipment in accordance with the provisions identified herein. Yellow packaging, packing, preservation and marking, in any form or manner, regardless of the method of preparation specified, is prohibited.

Packaging and Marking – Material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner to insure acceptance by common carrier and safe delivery at destination. Containers and closures shall comply with Interstate Commerce Commission regulations, Uniform Freight Classification Rules or regulations of other carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation.

Packing Material – The use of shredded paper, whether newspaper, office scrap, computer sheets, or wax paper, in packing materials for shipment to Navy activities, is prohibited.

Special Delivery Instructions – The contractor shall notify the receiving activity of the scheduled arrival date of the equipment and any special handling requirements. Notification shall be made not less than 72 hours prior to the delivery date. This notification is necessary to ensure off-loading services are arranged. If proper notification is not given, the Government will not responsible for any delays and expenses caused by the inability to off-load the supplies upon delivery. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard will not accept deliveries after 1500 hours Monday through Friday. No deliveries will be accepted on Saturday or Sunday.

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