Statement of Work Additive Injector Cart.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

POL (Petroleum, Oil, Lubricants) Fluid Powered Additive Injection Cart 87th LRS - Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey 25 May 2025

1.0 MISSION/BACKGROUND: The 87th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) Fuels Flight provides fueling equipment and manpower capabilities. One of those requirements is to provide the ability to take jet turbine fuel and convert it to military aircraft grade fuel, such as JP8. This fluid powered additive injector cart is designed to be portable/towable and inject 1 or more fuel additives into jet fuel when required at foreign commercial airports and austere locations that are supplied with jet turbine fuel that is not JP8. The fluid powered additive injector cart will allow us to meet deployment tasking requests from combatant commanders.

2.0 SCOPE: We expect to be provided with a fluid powered additive injector cart (FPAIC) as described in the project requirements below.

3.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS: The vendor will provide a fluid powered additive injector cart that conforms to the following specifications:

3.1 The frame of the cart will be made from materials not susceptible to deterioration when exposed to sunlight, weather, or operational conditions.

3.2 Unit must be able to hold all required additives onboard.

3.3 Overall cart must occupy no more than one 463L pallet position, 108 inches X 88 inches.

3.4 The cart’s ramp clearance will meet current ATLA requirements and be no taller than 60 inches when loading and be able to do so without shoring.

3.5 Dissimilar metals, as defined in MIL-STD-889, shall not be in contact with each other. Metal plating or metal spraying of dissimilar base metals to provide electromotive compatible abutting surfaces is acceptable. The use of dissimilar metals when separated by suitable insulating material is permitted, except in systems where bridging of insulation materials by an electrically conductive fluid can occur. Sealants or gel type gasket materials shall be used between faying surfaces and butt joints.

3.6 The cart shall have Unique Identification (UID) information permanently affixed on or near the respective identification plate(s) marked IAW MIL-STD-130. UID shall be marked as both a bar code and human readable markings and include the following information: Serial Number, Manufacturer’s Part Number, NSN, CAGE Code, Contract Number, Date of Warranty Expiration.

3.7 The weight of the cart should be kept under 2,200 lbs when fully loaded with liquid/additives.

3.8 The cart shall be capable of withstanding the mechanical shock and vibration characteristics of highway, rail and water transport, except that design for rail impact testing (see 5.2.5 of MIL-STD-1366) is not required.

3.9 Must be air transportable in a stored configuration on C-17, C-130J, C5, KC135, KC46 aircraft IAW MIL-STD-1791.

3.10 One dry chemical fire extinguishers, Type 1, Class 1, Size 20 IAW A-A-393, shall be mounted on the exterior of the unit.

3.11 The cart shall be equipped with grounding and bonding capabilities in order to reduce the possibility of electrostatic hazards.

3.12 The cart shall be clearly labeled with either stencils, markings, and/or labels detailing hazard/safety cautions and warnings regarding additives, equipment center of gravity, tie downs, pinch points, etc…

3.13 Materials that deteriorate when exposed to sunlight, weather, or operational conditions normally encountered during the service life of the cart shall not be used or shall have means of protection against such deterioration that does not prevent compliance with the performance requirements specified herein. Protective coatings that chip, crack, or scale with age or extremes of climatic conditions or when exposed to heat shall not be used. Exposed surfaces of fasteners, handles, and fittings shall also be primed and painted.

3.14 The exterior finish color of the cart and the inner surfaces shall be Tan and/or OD Green.

3.15 The painted color shall be semi-gloss Tan and or OD Green.

3.16 The FPAIC shall be capable of operating in ambient temperatures ranging from - 25° F to + 125° F.

3.17 The FPAIC shall be capable of being stored in ambient temperatures ranging from - 40° F to + 140° F.

3.18 All operations shall be able to be performed at 107° F and 5,000 foot altitude ambient conditions.

3.19 The FPAIC shall be capable of storage during rainfall of 5-inches per hour for three consecutive hours and 10- inches per hour for 10 consecutive minutes, with winds of up to 35 knots; and with 6-inches of rain per hour impinging on the FPAIC at angles from vertical to 45° for 30 consecutive minutes.

3.20 The FPAIC shall not be adversely affected by full time exposure to solar radiation, such as those conditions encountered in desert environments and high altitudes.

3.21 All materials used in the FPAIC shall be fungus resistant or shall be suitably treated to resist fungus. Materials treated for fungus resistance shall retain their original electronic and physical properties, shall not present toxic hazards, and treatment shall last for the entire service life of the part. The FPAIC shall be suitable for operation and storage in conditions encountered in a tropical environment.

3.22 The FPAIC shall be capable of storage and operation in high temperature, high humidity, salt laden, and seacoast environments without damage or deterioration of performance.

3.23 The FPAIC shall be capable of storage and operation during exposure to wind-blown sand or dust without damage or deterioration of performance. Connections, ports, openings, and all other potential internal exposure points shall be protected from dust and other particulates by coverings and/or caps.

3.24 The FPAIC shall be equipped with capability to receive an input of commercial grade jet fuel and be able to inject at least 3 additives utilizing fluid motors/additive injection motors in order to convert to MIL Spec JP8. The pumps shall be powered by fluid movement and capable of achieving desired injection amounts with limited calibration issues.

3.25 The FPAIC shall contain desiccant dryer system for all additive tanks which are capable of removing moisture from system.

3.26 The FPAIC will be a fluid powered mechanical system with the capability to receive an input of commercial grade jet fuel and be able to inject at least 3 additives in order to convert to MIL Spec JP8.

3.27 The FPAIC shall be equipped with check valves, adjustment valves, priming/purge and calibration valves in order to achieve desired injection levels. To the maximum extent possible, all valves should be manually operated with the exception of check valves.

3.28 Calibration valve(s) should contain multiple positions to allow for “calibration” or “bleed” positions.

3.29 The FPAIC shall be able to operate at flow rates between 300-750 gallons per minute. Additive inlet ports should be equipped with “manual adjustment valves/knobs” capable of adjusting injection rates to customer specifications. The injector should be capable of continuously flowing additive into product while operating.

3.30 The FPAIC shall be equipped with a calibration gauge, sight flow indicator, or additive meter to ensure that adequate additive flow is being achieved. To the maximum extent possible, manual (nonelectric/ automated) meters and gauges should be used.

3.31 The FPAIC shall consist of one SPR (D3) that will serve as entry point for fuel supply.

3.32 The FPAIC shall be capable of storing one 1 or 5 gallon Corrosion Inhibitor (CI) tank, one 1 or 5 gallon Static Dissipating Additive (SDA) tank and one 55 gallon Fuel System Icing Inhibitor (FSII) tank. FPAIC shall contain lifting assistance mechanism to assist in placement of 55 gallon FSII tank. Additive tank storage/placement areas shall contain structural support to allow for minimum vibration and movement when transported either by air, ground, or water movement.

3.33 The FPAIC shall be equipped with one D3 single point nozzle with the capability of limiting outlet pressure to 55 PSI attached to one 25’ minimum length 2 1/2” servicing hose Meeting EI Standard 1529, Grade 2 (300 psi WP), Type C hose. Quick-disconnect, sexless couplings. The sexless couplings shall be class A in accordance with AA- 59377. The couplings shall be reusable. Servicing hose shall be hydrostatically tested/certified in order to meet “hot refuel” requirements IAW MIL PRF 370L

3.34 The FPAIC shall be equipped with manual adjustment valves capable of adjusting injection rates to customer specifications. Additionally, a pressure relief tank shall be installed to alleviate excessive pressure on system components when not in use.

3.35 The FPAIC shall be designed IAW MIL-STD-1472 for ease of operation, inspection, and maintenance. Operation and inspection maintenance, including the use of arctic mittens and Mission-Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) Level 4 Chemical Warfare Gear. Chemical Warfare Gear is not required for preventive maintenance or major corrective maintenance.

3.36 Tie down points shall be rated at a minimum of 2,500 pounds, marked for capacity, with a clear opening compatible with MIL-PRF-27260 tie down device. Each end of each tie down device shall terminate at a tie down point and not pass through any other tie down point. There shall be no interference between tie down devices and the FPAIC. The tie down provisions shall be IAW 4.1 through 4.12 of MIL-STD-209.

3.37 The FPAIC shall be designed for a minimum service life of 15 years. Fluid pumps, valves and all mechanical pieces shall be capable of operating without lugging, stalling, clogging when operating at 5,000 feet altitude and 107°F ambient air condition. The FPAIC shall have the ability to inject additives into fuel that is being serviced to an aircraft through a single point nozzle via a single 25 foot x 2.5 inch hose.

3.38 The FPAIC shall be operable and certified for both cold and hot refuel operations and only require scheduled and periodic maintenance.

3.39 The FPAIC shall be designed for maintainability IAW 5.9 through 5.9.18 of MIL-STD-1472.

3.40 Routine service and preventative maintenance shall not require special tools. Critical items that require rapid maintenance shall be most accessible. When relative criticality is not a factor, items that require the most frequent access shall be most accessible. High failure rate items shall be accessible for replacement without moving non-failed items.

3.41 Maintenance shall not be more than one hour with a related maximum corrective downtime of no more than 3 hours.

3.42 All parts, consumables and equipment items which are considered/determined by proper engineering authorities to have a shelf life or use life must be coded as such to ensure proper life cycle management.

3.43 The FPAIC shall contain warnings on FPAIC regarding use and warnings outlining the need for protective safety equipment.

4.0 PLACE AND HOURS OF PERFORMANCE: Project location is Bldg. 1838/Fuels Management, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ 08641.

5.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance to fulfill this request will be within 60 days after the award.

6.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The delivery driver will have gain access to the base via check point 9 with valid ID, driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance.

7.0 DELIVERY: This machine and all the equipment associated with this request will be packaged on 1 pallet and delivered as soon as possible after contract award. The fluid powered additive injector cart will be delivered to the following address: 3101 Vandenberg Ave, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ 08641 and will be unpacked, and inspected for damage.