TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.docx

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MCNARY LOCK & DAM

MCNARY NAVIGATION LOCK TAINTER VALVE SEAL COMPONENTS PURCHASE

1.0 INTENT

McNary Lock and Dam will purchase replacement seals for the Navigation Lock Tainter Valves in Fiscal Year 2026. It is the intent of the US Army Corps of Engineers to award a contract for the seals components. The Contract will also include the shipping of all Government Furnished Property (GFP) known as the seal molds.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall supply McNary Dam with seals to accomplish the work during the extended outage period. The Contractor will manufacture seal assemblies for Paragraphs 5.1 through 5.9 using GFP seal molds All GFP supplied seal molds will be inspected for damage. A report will be sent to McNary Dam detailing the need for repairs or replacement. No additional work will be accomplished on the seal molds unless approved beforehand by the Government. The Contractor shall also ensure the GFP molds are cleaned and preserved for long term storage after manufacturing the seal as described in Paragraph 5.0.

3.0 COORDINATION AND CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

Post-Award Coordination Meeting: The contractor shall attend a post award coordination meeting. The meeting may take place telephonically, shall last no longer than three hours and shall be scheduled within seven calendar days after contract award. The purpose of this meeting is for the Government and Contractor to review the contract requirements, discuss coordination details, and for the Contractor to outline its work schedule. The contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer Representative an electronic copy of their schedule for review during the post-award coordination meeting.

Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this scope of work.

Government Quality Assurance: The Government will monitor the contractor's performance under this contract using quality assurance procedures developed by the Government. Typical procedures might include random sampling, checklists, customer complaints, and observations.

The Government reserves the right to inspect and test all services called for in the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government will perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government will request the contractor to perform the services again, where appropriate, in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may (1) require the contractor to take necessary action to ensure future performance conforms to contract requirements and (2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

If the contractor fails to promptly re-perform the services or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the government may by contract, or otherwise (1) perform the services and charge to the contractor any cost incurred by the government that is directly related to the performance of such service or (2) terminate the contract in whole or in part.

Key Contractor Personnel: The management of contractor activities and any required subcontractors and suppliers is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall provide the name and contact information for a contract manager who will regularly coordinate with the Government representative.

4.0 SEAL COMPOSITION AND MANUFACTURING

4.1 Seal manufacturing

4.1.1 All seals shall be molded, not extruded.

4.1.2 All seal corners shall be molded in one piece and not spliced together.

4.1.3 Rubber shall be free from reclaim, silica and other coarse materials.

4.1.4 Seals shall be compounded of natural rubber and contain carbon black, zinc oxide, accelerators, vulcanizing agents, antioxidants, and plasticizers.

4.1.5 The rubber seal profile shall be properly cured into a homogeneous form and kept free of oils, grease, or other materials that would deteriorate the rubber.

4.1.6 All seals shall be solid bulb with no reinforcing cloth.

4.1.7 The physical characteristics of the rubber compound shall meet or exceed the following specifications:

4.1.8 The contractor shall maintain dimensions shown and noted on the drawings for the seals. Irregularities in the form of contour, ridges, or mold marks will be cause for rejection of the seals.

5.0 NAVIGATION LOCK TAINTER VALVE SEALS

5.1 Navigation Lock Tainter Valve Number 1 Upper Right Corner.

5.1.1 Drawing MDN-1-5-6/6.

5.1.2 Mold 203D1010RTV1 (Upper Right Corner). Government Furnished Property.

5.1.3 Transition style seal. 3” J-Bulb x 1” Tail x 7-1/4” OAW to 3” J-Bulb x 1” Tail x 5-3/4” OAW.

5.1.4 Quantity of SIX (6) each Upper Right Corner Seal.

5.2 Navigation Lock Tainter Valve Number 1 Upper Left Corner.

5.2.1 Drawing MDN-1-5-6/6.

5.2.2 Mold 203D1010LTV1 (Upper Left Corner). Government Furnished Property.

5.2.3 Transition style seal. 3” J-Bulb x 1” Tail x 7-1/4” OAW to 3” J-Bulb x 1” Tail x 5-3/4” OAW.

5.2.4 Quantity of SIX (6) each Upper Left Corner Seal.

5.3 Navigation Lock Tainter Valve Number 2, 3, and 4 Upper Right Corner.

5.3.1 Drawing 203D1010R.

5.3.2 Mold 203D1010R (Upper Right Corner). Government Furnished Property.

5.3.3 Transition style seal. 3” J-Bulb x 1” Tail x 7-1/4” OAW to 3” J-Bulb x 1” Tail x 5-3/4” OAW.

5.3.4 Quantity of SIX (6) each Upper Right Corner Seal.

5.4 Navigation Lock Tainter Valve Number 2, 3, and 4 Upper Left Corner.

5.4.1 Drawing 203D1010R.

5.4.2 Mold 203D1010L (Upper Left Corner). Government Furnished Property.

5.4.3 Transition style seal. 3” J-Bulb x 1” Tail x 7-1/4” OAW to 3” J-Bulb x 1” Tail x 5-3/4” OAW.

5.4.4 Quantity of SIX (6) each Upper Left Corner Seal.

5.5 Navigation Lock Tainter Valve Number 1, 2, 3, and 4 Bottom Right Corner.

5.5.1 Drawing 203D1011R.

5.5.2 Mold 203D-1011R (Bottom Right Corner). Government Furnished Property.

5.5.3 Transition style seal. 3” J-Bulb x 1” Tail x 7-1/4” OAW to 1” Flat Bullnose x 6” OAW.

5.5.4 Quantity of SIX (6) each Bottom Right Corner Seal.

5.6 Navigation Lock Tainter Valve Number 1, 2, 3, and 4 Bottom Left Corner.

5.6.1 Drawing 203D1011R.

5.6.2 Mold 203D-1011L (Bottom Left Corner). Government Furnished Property.

5.6.3 Transition style seal. 3” J-Bulb x 1” Tail x 7-1/4” OAW to 1” Flat Bullnose x 6” OAW.

5.6.4 Quantity of SIX (6) each Bottom Left Corner Seal.

5.7 Navigation Lock Tainter Valve Number 1, 2, 3, and 4 Bottom Horizontal.

5.7.1 Drawing 203D1007.

5.7.2 Mold 203D-1007 (Bottom Center). Government Furnished Property.

5.7.3 1” Flat Bullnose x 6” OAW x 10 Feet Long.

5.7.4 Quantity of SIX (6) each Bottom Center Seal.

5.8 Navigation Lock Tainter Valve Number 1, 2, 3, and 4 Vertical Side Seal.

5.8.1 Drawing 203D1009R.

5.8.2 Mold 3848 (Side Seal). Government Furnished Property.

5.8.3 3” J-Bulb x 1” Tail x 7-1/4” OAW x 12 Feet Long.

5.8.4 Quantity of EIGHTEEN (18) each Side Seal.

5.9 Navigation Lock Tainter Valve Number 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horizontal Top Seal.

5.9.1 Drawing 203D1008.

5.9.2 Mold 3848 (Top Seal). Government Furnished Property.

5.9.3 3” J-Bulb x 1” Tail x 5-3/4” OAW x 12 Feet Long.

5.9.4 Quantity of EIGHTEEN (18) each Top Seal.

6.0 INSPECTION OF SEAL MOLDS

6.1 All seal molds shall be inspected for serviceability prior to the manufacture of seals.

6.2 A report will be provided on each mold and provided to the Government in accordance with paragraph 8.0, Exhibit A, Deliverable Item #2.

6.3 All seal molds shall be cleaned and preserved after completion of seal manufacture with materials appropriate for the base metal of the seal mold.

6.4 A Material Safety data Sheet (MSDS) shall be provided to the government for the type of preservation compound used on the seal molds.

7.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY – SEAL MOLD IDENTIFICATION AND WEIGHTS

7.1 Navigation Lock Tainter Valve #1 Upper Right Corner – Mold number 203D1010RTV1.

7.1.1 Mold Weight = 3,235 lbs. Crate Weight = 165 lbs. Total Weight = 3,400 lbs.

7.1.2 Crate dimension 43” wide x 32” deep x 26” tall

7.1.3 Mold dimension 41” wide x 29” deep x 14” tall.

7.1.4 Approximate value - $35,000.

7.2 Navigation Lock Tainter Valve #1 Upper Left Corner – 3,410 lbs. Mold number 203D1010LTV1.

7.2.1 Mold Weight = 3,235 lbs. Crate Weight = 175 lbs. Total Weight = 3,410 lbs.

7.2.2 Crate dimension 43” wide x 32” deep x 26” tall

7.2.3 Mold dimension 41” wide x 29” deep x 14” tall.

7.2.4 Approximate value - $35,000.

7.3 Navigation Lock Tainter valve #2, 3, & 4 Upper Right Corner – Mold number 203D1010R.

7.3.1 Mold Weight = 1,960 lbs. Crate Weight = 185 lbs. Total Weight = 2,140 lbs.

7.3.2 Crate dimension 48” wide x 38” deep x 22” tall.

7.3.3 Mold dimension 42” wide x 38” deep x 13” tall.

7.3.4 Approximate value - $35,000.

7.4 Navigation Lock Tainter Valve #2, 3, & 4 Upper Left Corner – Mold number 203D1010L.

7.4.1 Mold Weight = 1,955 lbs. Crate Weight = 180 lbs. Total Weight = 2,140 lbs.

7.4.2 Crate dimension 48” wide x 38” deep x 22” tall.

7.4.3 Mold dimension 42” wide x 38” deep x 13” tall.

7.4.4 Approximate value - $35,000.

7.5 Navigation Lock Tainter Valve Bottom Right Corner – Mold number 203D1011R

7.5.1 Mold Weight = 1,730 lbs. Crate Weight = 140 lbs. Total Weight = 1,870 lbs.

7.5.2 Crate dimension 39” wide x 34” deep x 21” tall

7.5.3 Mold dimension 35” wide x 26” deep x 10” tall.

7.5.4 Approximate value - $35,000.

7.6 Navigation Lock Tainter Valve Bottom Left Corner – Mold number 203D1011L

7.6.1 Mold Weight = 1,730 lbs. Crate Weight = 140 lbs. Total Weight = 1,870 lbs.

7.6.2 Crate dimension 39” wide x 34” deep x 21” tall

7.6.3 Mold dimension 35” wide x 26” deep x 10” tall.

7.6.4 Approximate value - $35,000.

7.7 Navigation Lock Tainter Valve Bottom Seal – Mold number 203D1007

7.7.1 Mold Weight = 1,150 lbs. Crate Weight = 185 lbs. Total Weight = 1,335 lbs.

7.7.2 Crate Dimension – 134” long x 18.5” deep x 15” tall.

7.7.3 Mold dimension – 124” long x 10” deep x 4” tall.

7.7.4 Approximate value - $20,000.

7.8 Navigation Lock Tainter Valve Side and Top Seal w/Insert – Mold number 3848

7.8.1 Mold Weight = 2,500 lbs. Crate Weight = 250 lbs. Total Weight = 2,750 lbs.

7.8.2 Crate Dimension – 164” long x 27” deep x 23” tall.

7.8.3 Mold dimension – 127” long x 12” deep x 6” tall.

7.8.4 Approximate value - $35,000

8.0 DELIVERABLES

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT A

DELIVERABLES

NAVIGATION LOCK TAINTER VALVE SEALS

Contractor Deliverables

Inspection and Condition Reports (Paragraph 6.0)

Once 5 business days after completion of inspections

Electronic Format (.pdf)

1 electronic copy

COR

9.0 CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: performs inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintains written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issues written interpretations of technical requirements, monitors Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinates availability of government furnished property, and provides site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially regarding changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

10.0 TRANSPORTATION - SHIPPING AND DELIVERY

Site Access: The contractor’s pick-up and delivery resource shall comply with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s projects’ security policies. The Government project sites are secured areas and access onto the projects is restricted. The security measures affect all the contractor's vehicles and personnel. There will be delays when entering projects due to locked gates, vehicle inspections, and personnel checks. Inspections and checks may include inspection of toolboxes, briefcases, lunch boxes, and other containers. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordination with each Government Project site prior to arrival. See Paragraph 3.0 of this scope of work for coordination details.

Loading & Unloading Support: The Government can provide equipment support (forklift, crane, etc.) to the contractor for the loading of the seal molds onto the contractor’s transport vehicle at time of initial pick-up at McNary Dam. The Government will provide equipment support (forklift, crane, etc.) to the contractor for the unloading of the seal molds and seal assemblies from the contractor’s transport vehicle at time of final delivery to McNary Dam. The contractor shall provide the COR written notice (email) at least 72-hours prior to the dates requiring the Government loading and unloading support.

Transport of Equipment: The contractor shall furnish the transportation services required for pick-up at McNary Dam, delivery to the refurbishment facilities, and for final delivery to McNary Dam. The contractor shall be responsible for all shoring, blocking, bracing, strapping, dunnage, tarps, etc. required to secure and protect the Government equipment on the transport vehicle. If the contractor intends to use a box van type transport vehicle (equipped with walls and roof), the contractor is responsible for furnishing a pallet jack or similar equipment for maneuvering the seal molds and seal assemblies inside the transport vehicle cargo area.

The Contractor shall be responsible for packing and shipping the components in a manner that will ensure undamaged and complete arrival to McNary Lock and Dam. Seals shall be shipped to minimize distortion. Packaging and shipping shall not cause a permanent set detrimental to the intended use of the seal. Special packaging applies to the following manner:

All items shall be FOB Destination within FIFTEEN (15) weeks of award of contract. Shipments are only allowed during normal business hours of Monday – Thursday 7:00am to 4:00pm.

All shipments shall be delivered to:

McNary Lock and Dam