A02 RIPD E4000-24-3-29 - Cobot REVISED FINAL.pdf

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL RIPD: E4000-24-3-29

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION DATE: 30-Sept-24

COBOT WELDER(S)

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

4. CLIN 001- Small Collaborative Robot

4.1 Collaborative Robot System Specifications:

4.2 Additional Accessories:

5. CLIN 002- Small Collaborative Robot (Aluminum)

5.1 Collaborative Robot Specifications:

5.2 Additional Accessories:

6. CLIN 003 Large Collaborative Robot

6.1 Collaborative Robot Specifications:

6.2 Additional Accessories:

7. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT

7.1 Installation IT Support:

7.2 INSPECTION/FINAL ACCEPTANCE:

7.3 Media/ Devices

7.3 INFORMATION ASSURANCE AND ACCREDITATION:

8. APPROVAL/SHIPPING

8.1 Shipping

8.2 Installation

8.3 Completion

9. TRAINING

9.1 Schedule

9.2 Location

9.3 Type

10. SERVICE

10.1 Service/Support Requirements

1. GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

This project is to acquire (3) Collaborative Robots (Cobots) to be used for the purpose of performing welding operations in assistance to our weld operators. The intent of the project would be to install Cobots in welding areas in order for the cobots to perform final weld operations.

2. STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONS

2.1 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 contractor in writing to the contracting officer BEFORE THE DATE SCHEDULED FOR CLOSING OF THE SOLICITATION.

Submission of a response package 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.

2.2 National Standards and Specifications

The following specifications in effect on the date of the solicitation form a part of this purchase description. In the case of conflicting requirements, the more stringent shall apply.

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

2.2.2 American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM).

2.2.3 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

2.2.4 American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

2.2.5 National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standards (NEMA).

2.2.6 Electronic Industries Association (EIA).

2.2.7 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

2.2.8 American Code for Information Exchange (ASCII).

2.2.9 American Welding Society (AWS).

2.2.10 American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA).

2.2.11 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

2.2.11.1 NFPA-70 National Electrical Code

2.2.11.2 NFPA-79 Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery.

2.2.12 International Standards Organization (ISO).

3. DESIGN

3.1 Ownership

3.1.1 This equipment is a standard product of the manufacturer and shall require either no change or minor design changes to meet requirements of these specifications. Therefore, ownership of the design will remain with the manufacturer.

3.2 General Design Standards

3.2.1 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.

3.2.2 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.

3.2.3 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).

3.2.4 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.

3.2.5 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.

3.2.6 UTILITY CONNECTION: Equipment supplied to the (RIA) 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 http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/ https://wawftraining.eb.mil/ 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.

3.2.7 UTILITY CONNECTION LABOR: RIA 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 contractor will be responsible for all connections beyond the point of first connection for each utility.

3.2.8 UTILITIES AVAILABLE: RIA shall be responsible for providing the following:

3.2.8.1 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.

3.2.8.2 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.

3.2.8.3 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.

3.2.8.4 Connection of 1.5-in diameter natural gas pipe to a single point for each system, if needed. Connection does not include filters or any peripheral equipment necessary to make the equipment functional.

3.2.8.5 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.

3.2.9 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.

3.2.10 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.

3.2.11 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.

3.2.12 DEFLECTION: The system shall recover from distortion and deflection at no load. The machine and its components shall be sufficiently rigid that work piece finish and tolerances are not impaired by machine vibration.

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

3.2.14 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.

3.2.15 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.

3.2.16 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.

3.2.17 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.

3.2.18 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.

3.2.19 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.

3.2.20 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.

3.2.21 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.

3.3 Safety, Security and Environmental

3.3.1 SECURITY: The RIA- Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (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 RIA. RIA 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.

3.3.1.1 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.

3.3.1.1.1 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/ Contracting Officer Representative (COR) shall provide guidance to complete the Access Control Records Check request Form though the RIA Directorate of Emergency Services.

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

3.3.1.1.3 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.

3.3.1.1.4 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.

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

3.3.1.2.1 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 RIA –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.

3.3.1.2.2 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.

3.3.1.3 For Contractors requiring CAC: Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks onsite, or remotely or (2) Remote access via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures, or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple Non-DoD Federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6-months, or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management. Contractors needing a NACI or equivalent investigation or higher investigation will coordinate this investigation through their COR.

Contractor personnel shall turn in CAC cards upon completion of their contractual obligations, or at the request by the COR, or at the request of the Contracting Officer.

3.3.2 FEDERAL MARIJUANA LAWS REMAIN UNCHANGED: Note: RIA 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 RIA may be criminally prosecuted in federal district court. In addition, such individuals may be permanently barred from entering RIA.

3.3.3 REAL ID: Starting 03-May-2025 all personnel entering RIA will be required to show a Real ID form of identification.

3.3.4 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 COR. 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.

3.3.5 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.

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

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

3.3.8 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.

3.3.9 LOSS OF PRESSURE: Hydraulic and pneumatic circuits shall be designed such that loss of pressure, or pressure surges, shall not cause a hazard. Means shall be provided to prevent operation of the equipment with insufficient pressure, if such operation could cause a hazard.

3.3.10 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, counter balances and flywheels. When appropriate, a label shall be affixed to the stored energy source to identify the hazard.

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

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

3.3.13 BRAKES: Braking systems shall be designed to “fail-on”. This means, energy supplied to the brake shall be used to disengage the brake. Loss of energy shall therefore cause the brake to activate.

3.3.14 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.

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

3.3.16 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.

3.3.17 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.

3.4 Responsibilities

3.4.1 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. RIA will support this function through the Point of Contact POC 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.

4. CLIN 001- SMALL COLLABORATIVE ROBOT

4.1 Collaborative Robot System Specifications:

4.1.1 CONSTRUCTION: The Cobot system shall be mobile and mounted on a wheeled cart for ease of mobility. The casters shall be heavy duty casters capable of handling manufacturing shop floor environments. The cart shall be made up of the weld unit, the Cobot robotic welding arm, any controls or system hardware necessary to run the system, as well as auxiliary cooling for the system and the work table that makes up the complete unit.

4.1.1.1 Palm Reset: The system shall include a palm reset in the event of a system fault.

4.1.1.2 Stabilization: The system shall have a means of stabilizing itself when in use. A kickstand or caster locks are considered acceptable as long as this restricts movement when in use.

4.1.1.3 Water-cooled system: The welding system shall include a water cooled system to assist in operation of the equipment.

4.1.1.4 On-Torch Fume Extraction: The system shall include a means of fume extraction with the system and it shall be mounted to be used with the torch located on the robotic arm.

4.1.1.5 Automatic Wire Feeding: The system shall include automatic wire feeding

4.1.2 PAYLOAD: The robotic arm shall have a max payload of at least 22 lbs.

4.1.3 ARM REACH: The robotic arm shall have a reach of at least 55.8 inches. The robotic arm shall be a 6 controlled axes arm

4.1.4 REPEATABILITY: The robotic arm shall have a repeatability of 0.0016 in. or better.

4.1.5 WORK ENVELOPE: The system shall have a work envelope of at least 44in x 35in

4.1.6 WORK TABLE PAYLOAD: The work table that is included with the unit shall have a payload of at least 500 lbs.

4.1.7 PROCESSES: The Cobot Robotic welding system shall at minimum be able to perform the following processes:

4.1.7.1 Linear Welds

4.1.7.2 Circular Welds

4.1.7.3 Multipass Welds

4.1.7.4 Stitch Welds

4.1.8 PROGRAMMING: The collaborative robot system shall include a tablet based teach pendant system. The controller shall have the capability to edit/customize presets, optimize angles for welds included work and travel angles. The system shall also include pre-loaded presets based on common material type/ thickness, gas mix etc. The system shall be programmed via movement of the robotic arm and designating teach points.

4.1.8.1 Torch Grip: The system shall include an ergonomic torch grip with integrated buttons to allow the operator to program the system from the torch.

The programming system for this collaborative robot shall include the above functions in a single plug-in, with presets. The plug-in shall also include automatic air motion recording in order for the operator to program the robot without setting program points for each air move. This shall include a simplified touch sensing tool to accommodate this function.

4.1.8.2 Touch sensing shall include 2D picture instruction. All of these functions and abilities shall be available in one place to allow streamlined extremely easy programming of the system.

4.1.8.3 The system shall include path-smoothing operations to reduce unwanted motion from the recording.

4.1.8.4 Torch angles shall be automatically mirrored based on an initial user-taught weld point for all other weld points in the toolpath.

4.1.8.5 System plug-in shall assist with program modifications via step by step guidance to modify torch position

4.1.8.6 Automatic trajectory adjustments shall be available to help provide better bead placements on non-linear weld paths and misaligned parts.

4.1.8.7 Pattern Replication shall be available for weld paths that are identical allowing the operator to only have to program the first path for parts with numerous paths of the same geometry.

4.2 Additional Accessories:

4.2.1 DRIVE ROLL AND GUIDE: The contractor shall include quantity (1) Drive roll and guide kit. V-Groove 0.04 in. to 0.045 in.

4.2.2 GAS NOZZLE: The contractor shall include quantity (1) Aluminum recessed gas nozzle.

4.2.3 GAS DIFFUSER: The contractor shall include the appropriate gas diffuser

4.2.4 CABLE LINER: The contractor shall include quantity (1) 0.035-0.045 in. cable liner.

4.2.5 CONTACT TIPS: The contractor shall include quantity (100) 0.045in. contact tips.

4.2.6 TAPERED CONTACT TIPS: The contractor shall include quantity (100) 3/64 in Aluminum tapered contact tips

5. CLIN 002- SMALL COLLABORATIVE ROBOT (ALUMINUM)

5.1 Collaborative Robot Specifications:

The machine represented in Section 5 of this document shall follow the same specifications as that in section 4.1 EXCEPT in the case of the wire feeder. The wire feeder on this machine shall be as such that it is compatible with aluminum wire to allow for aluminum welding. This can be done via means of a push/pull type wire feeder.

5.2 Additional Accessories:

5.2.1 STELL DRIVE ROLL: The contractor shall include quantity (1) 0.045 in. V Groove Steel drive roll kit.

5.2.2 ALUMINUM DRIVE ROLL: The contractor shall include quantity (1) 3/64 in. U Groove Aluminum Drive Roll kit.

5.2.3 ALUMINUM ALLOY: The types of aluminum alloy that may be used with this equipment is 6061 Aluminum or Cast Aluminum. Occasionally it may be possible for it to be used in Aluminum Bronze applications.

6. CLIN 003 LARGE COLLABORATIVE ROBOT

6.1 Collaborative Robot Specifications:

6.1.1 CONSTRUCTION: The Cobot system shall be mobile and mounted on a wheeled cart for ease of mobility. The casters shall be heavy duty casters capable of handling manufacturing shop floor environments. The cart shall be made up of the weld unit, the Cobot robotic welding arm, any controls or system hardware necessary to run the system, as well as auxiliary cooling for the system and the work table that makes up the complete unit.

6.1.1.1 Palm Reset: The system shall include a palm reset in the event of a system fault.

6.1.1.2 Stabilization: The system shall have a means of stabilizing itself when in use. A kickstand or caster locks are considered acceptable as long as this restricts movement when in use.

6.1.1.3 Water-cooled system: The welding system shall include a water cooled system to assist in operation of the equipment.

6.1.1.4 On-Torch Fume Extraction: The system shall include a means of fume extraction with the system and it shall be mounted to be used with the torch located on the robotic arm.

6.1.1.5 Wire Break: The system shall include a wire brake to apply pressure on the wire when not performing a welding operation. The wire brake will disengage during welding operations.

6.1.1.6 Automatic Wire Feeding: The system shall include automatic wire feeding

6.1.2 PAYLOAD: The robotic arm shall have a max payload of at least 55 lbs.

6.1.3 ARM REACH: The robotic arm shall have a reach of at least 74.4 inches. The robotic arm shall be a 6 controlled axes arm

6.1.4 REPEATABILITY: The robotic arm shall have a repeatability of 0.0016 in. or better.

6.1.5 WORK ENVELOPE: The system shall have a work envelope of at least 64in x 55in

6.1.6 PROCESSES: The Cobot Robotic welding system shall at minimum be able to perform the following processes:

6.1.6.1 Linear Welds

6.1.6.2 Circular Welds

6.1.6.3 Multipass Welds

6.1.6.4 Stitch Welds

6.1.7 PROGRAMMING: The collaborative robot system shall include a tablet based teach pendant system. The controller shall have the capability to edit/customize presets, optimize angles for welds included work and travel angles. The system shall also include pre-loaded presets based on common material type/ thickness, gas mix etc. The system shall be programmed via movement of the robotic arm and designating teach points.

6.1.7.1 Torch Grip: The system shall include an ergonomic torch grip with integrated buttons to allow the operator to program the system from the torch.

6.2 Additional Accessories:

6.2.1 THICK PLATE SOFTWARE: The system shall include thick plate software for thick plate weld operations.

6.2.2 PASSWORD PROTECTION: The system shall include the capabilities to be password protected.

6.2.3 CONTACT TIPS: The system shall come with quantity (100) .045 in contact tips.

6.2.4 GAS NOZZLES: The system shall come with quantity (5) Thread on gas nozzles.

6.2.5 GAS DIFFUSERS: The system shall come with quantity (25) appropriate gas diffusers for the system.

7. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT

7.1 Installation IT Support:

7.1.1 PERSONNEL: RIA-JMTC will not provide the technician credentials to access the workstation. Access to the workstation will be provided by the RIA-JMTC IT Support Staff escort. Removable Media e.g., CD/DVD/USB/SD/External hard drive will be scanned prior to use. Programs and software must be ran from RIA-JMTC approved/provided media or CD/DVD(s). Contractor Devices will not be allowed to connect to the RIA-JMTC network nor will they be allowed to connect to RIA-JMTC equipment other than to scan and transfer media.

7.2 INSPECTION/FINAL ACCEPTANCE:

7.2.1 LICENSING: The software/ hardware license shall not have an internet connection. A license dongle or license file must be provided for offline use.

7.3 Media/ Devices

7.3.1 REMOVABLE MEDIA: Removable media consists of the following: CD, DVD, USB, SD, and External Hard Drives. Removable media shall be scanned prior to use. Programs and software must be ran from RIA-JMTC approved/ provided media or CD/ DVD(s).

7.3.2 CONTRACTOR DEVICES: Contractor Devices will not be allowed to connect to the RIA-JMTC network and they will not be allowed to connect to RIA-JMTC equipment other than to scan and transfer media.

7.3.3 NON-GOVERNMENT OWNED SYSTEMS OR DEVICES: The contractor shall comply with AR 25-1 and AR 25-2. The contractor shall not install or connect non- Government-owned computing systems or devices to Government networks without the COR’s coordination and obtaining the proper authorization from the appropriate Information System Security Manager (ISSM), ensuring that all software has a Government Assess Only Authorization. The non-Government-owned computing systems or devices include, but are not limited to, personal or Contractor-owned thumb drives e.g., memory sticks, flash drives, Universal Serial Bus (USB) drives, jump drives, pen drives, removable or external hard drives, Personal Digital Assistants (PDA), PC Cards/Express Cards, MP3 players, cell phones, digital media, floppy disks, compact disc (CD)/digital video disk (DVD) burners, optical recordings, photo flash cards, laptops, or any devices that can store data.

7.3 INFORMATION ASSURANCE AND ACCREDITATION:

7.3.1 Non-Government-Owned computing systems or devices: The Contractor shall comply with AR 25-1 and AR 25-2. The Contractor shall not install or connect non-Government-owned computing systems or devices to Government networks without a government representative coordinating and obtaining proper authorization from the appropriate Information System Security Manager (ISSM), ensuring that all software has a Government Assess Only Authorization. The non-Government-owned computing systems or devices include, but are not limited to, personal or Contractor-owned thumb drives e.g., memory sticks, flash drives, Universal Serial Bus (USB) drives, jump drives, pen drives, removable or external hard drives, Personal Digital Assistants (PDA), PC Cards/Express Cards, MP3 players, cell phones, digital media, floppy disks, compact disc (CD)/digital video disk (DVD) burners, optical recordings, photo flash cards, laptops, or any devices that can store data.

7.3.2 System Accreditation and Re-Accreditation: The Contractor shall assist in providing system accreditation documentation such as required artifacts and shall answer technical questions required for registration for accreditation. All documents shall be IAW Chapter 5, and Appendices D and E, AR 25-2, Information Systems Security (dated 3 August 2007) and DOD Instruction 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) Program or future DOD regulation that supersedes these regulations. The Contractor shall assist in performing yearly reviews of the accreditation, or whenever changes/additions are made to the system. The Contractor will assist in preparing risk assessments, as required.

8. APPROVAL/SHIPPING

8.1 Shipping

8.1.1 RESPONSIBILITY: The contractor is responsible for delivery of the equipment to the RIA. 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.

8.1.2 SHIPPING SCHEDULE: Be aware, the RIA 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.

8.1.3 RECEIVER: All shipments to RIA including installation tools and/or replacement parts, as well as the original shipment of the equipment, shall be marked “ATTN: Mr. Robert Mcclure”. Items not correctly marked are subject to being returned at the contractor’s expense.

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

8.2 Installation

8.2.1 PREPARATION EXECUTION SUPPORT: RIA will support the preparation portion of the installation by providing utilities to the points of first connection.

8.2.2 LABOR AND MATERIAL: The contractor 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 RIA.

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

8.2.4 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.

8.2.5 OFF-LOADING/PLACEMENT OPTION: At the request of the contractor, RIA will perform the off-loading and placement of the equipment.

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

8.2.5.2 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 RRIA.

Off-loading and placement shall not be delayed to allow arrival of the contractor or his representative.

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

8.2.6 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 RIA, except in the case of intentional damage and/or gross negligence on the part of RIA personnel.

8.2.7 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.

8.2.8 SECURITY: The RIA-JMTC is an Army installation subject to DoD safe guards, various precautions, and plant protection measures. At all times during the execution of this purchase description, 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 RIA. RIA 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.

8.2.9 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 contractor 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."

8.3 Completion

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

8.3.1.1 Set-up completion by the contractor.

8.3.1.2 Successful completion of performance testing at RIA.

8.3.1.3 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 insure 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.

8.3.1.4 All required training is complete.

8.3.1.5 Complete documentation packages are delivered.

9. 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.

9.1 Schedule

Training shall training shall be coordinated with the RIA. 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).

9.2 Location

All training shall be performed at the RIA. It shall be performed using the equipment purchased in this description.

9.3 Type

Each type of training shall be given independently. RIA 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.

9.3.1 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.)

9.3.2 PROGRAMMING: If the equipment includes a programmable controller, programmer training shall be provided, separate from the operator training for (2) personnel. If programming is normally performed by the operator only, then this training may be combined with the operator training.

9.3.3 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.

10. SERVICE

10.1 Service/Support Requirements

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

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

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

10.1.3 ON-SITE RESPONSE: Physical, on-site response shall be possible within 24-hrs of notification that service/repair of the equipment is necessary and 8 hours if an emergency situation arises.

10.1.4 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.

10.1.5 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.

10.1.6 CALIBRATION: The contractor shall be responsible for handling the calibration, inspection, and certification of the unit during the warranty period. The contractor shall include this in their price for each CLIN.

10.1.7 WARRANTY: The contractor shall provide a warranty that at minimum, represents one year parts and labor.