Attachment 0001.pdf

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL RIPD: E4000-25-3-23

PURCHASE DESCRIPTION DATE: 09-Feb-25

LIFTING COLUMNS

1. GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

This project will provide a wirelessly connected set of four mobile lifting columns to be used by JMTC assembly operations. The system will lift FSRS containers with standard ISO corners so that equipment may be mounted to the bottom of the container.

2. CLARIFICATIONS

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 bidder in writing to the contracting officer BEFORE THE DATE SCHEDULED FOR CLOSE OF BIDDING/receipt of proposal.

Submission of a proposal or bid 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.

3. DESIGN

3.1 General Design Standards

3.1.1 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.

3.1.2 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).

3.1.3 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.

3.1.4 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.

3.1.5 UTILITIES AVAILABLE: Rock Island Arsenal shall be responsible for providing the following:

http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/ https://wawftraining.eb.mil/

3.1.5.1 Standard 110-V electrical power.

3.2 Safety, Security and Environmental

3.2.1 SECURITY: The RIA-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 Rock Island Arsenal. Rock Island Arsenal 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.

3.2.1.1 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.

3.2.1.1.1 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/ COR shall provide guidance to complete the Access Control Records Check request Form though the Rock Island Arsenal Directorate of Emergency Services.

3.2.1.1.2 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 Rock Island Arsenal Police Department. The RAMP is discussed in the RIA-JMTC Anti- Terrorism Training.

3.2.1.1.3 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.

3.2.1.1.4 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.

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

3.2.1.2.1 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 Rock Island Arsenal –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.

3.2.1.2.2 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.

3.2.1.3 For Contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC): No CAC will be issued as part of this project.

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

3.2.3 REAL ID: Starting 03-May-2025 all personnel entering Rock Island Arsenal will be required to show a Real ID form of identification.

3.2.4 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.

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

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

3.2.7 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.

3.2.8 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.

3.2.9 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.

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

3.2.11 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.

3.2.12 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.

4. COMPONENT SPECIFICATION

The supplier shall furnish all equipment normally considered by him to be standard for his machine unless identified in this requirement to be of specific manufacture. The following equipment shall be provided in addition to the equipment specified in other sections of this purchase description, which may not be standard. The inclusion of standard equipment in this paragraph is inadvertent and should not be construed to allow duplication.

4.1 Salient Characteristics:

4.1.1 CAPACITY: The system will initially consist of (4) columns. Each column will be capable of safely lifting at least 22,000-lbs with a system total of at least 88,000-lbs.

4.1.2 RANGE: Must be capable of lifting the full rated load at least 67-in from floor level to the bottom of the standard forks.

4.1.3 LIFTING SPEED: The columns shall have a lifting speed of at least 26-in/min.

4.1.4 MOBILITY: The lifting columns shall be easily moved by one small person using an integrated pallet jack system. Pallet jack mechanism shall have an overload valve that will automatically lower the jack if the operator attempts to raise a vehicle with the pallet jack in the raised position.

4.2 Controls:

4.2.1 WIRELESS CONNECTION: The columns must be capable of communication with each other by means of a wireless connection (cable connections will not be acceptable for purposes of maneuverability and safety). The system must not communicate with any other networks or devices except the other column lifts.

4.2.2 CONTROL: Columns must be able to be operated individually, in pairs or as a complete set. Each column will have its own controller (a separate system controller will not be acceptable).

4.2.3 ADJUSTABLE LOWERING SPEED: The system will allow the operator to control the speed that the payload is lowered.

4.2.4 CONTROL PANEL: The control panel shall be a full color touch screen capable of being operated while wearing standard work gloves.

4.2.5 DISPLAY INFO: The controls will display at least the following information:

4.2.5.1 Operation Mode: Single, Pair or All (including how many columns are connected)

4.2.5.2 Height of the Fork Yolk.

4.2.5.3 Speed of travel.

4.2.5.4 Battery Status.

4.2.5.5 ID Key currently enabled.

4.2.6 EXPANDABILITY: The system must be capable of expanding to operate at least (8) columns simultaneously.

4.3 Safety:

4.3.1 POWER OUTAGE CONTROL: Columns must be able to be manually lowered in the event of an electrical outage.

4.3.2 RETRACTABLE WHEELS: Each column will include the ability to retract the wheels used for mobility. This will allow the column frame to rest on the concrete floor with surface to surface contact, thereby distributing the load. Units which, when loaded, have weight on the wheels will not be acceptable.

4.3.3 SYNCHRONIZATION: The system shall include a synchronization system that will automatically adjust the speed of the individual columns as necessary to maintain a level load.

This will prevent columns from being more than ±0.5 different in travel height.

4.3.4 OVERLOAD PROTECTION: The controls will include an automatic protection that will prevent the system from lifting loads that exceed the rated limits.

4.3.5 LOCKING SYSTEM: Each column shall have an automatic multi-position mechanical locking system that will automatically engage whether the lift is in operation or not. The locking positions will begin at 12-in from floor level or lower and will be no greater than 3-in apart throughout the entire travel of the mechanism. This safety device shall be totally independent from the lifting drive system and will function if the power is on or off.

4.3.6 LOW VOLTAGE: The system shall include a low voltage alarm to indicate if the system

4.3.7 HOLD-to-RUN OPERATION: The system will be designed to lift/lower only when the operator is actively engaging the control.

4.4 Accessories:

4.4.1 ISO CONNECTORS: The system shall be supplied with a ISO Corner Locking Connector (used for locking standard shipping containers together) for each column in addition to the standard 12-in or longer wheel forks. The wheel forks will be stored for possible future use but the system will be initially configured to use the ISO Corner connections.

4.4.2 CHARGING STATION: The individual columns will operate independent of direct utility connection (not plugged in during operation). It is preferred that the columns be chargeable using standard 110-V electrical power. If the system requires a separate charger system in order to charge the columns, this will be supplied as part of the system.

5. APPROVAL/SHIPPING

5.1 Shipping

5.1.1 RESPONSIBILITY: The contractor is responsible for delivery of the equipment to the Rock Island Arsenal. 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.

5.1.2 SHIPPING SCHEDULE: Be aware, the Rock Island Arsenal 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.

5.1.3 RECEIVER: All shipments to Rock Island Arsenal including installation tools and/or replacement parts, as well as the original shipment of the equipment, shall be marked “ATTN:

Mr. Robert Mcclure TARA-LGC”. Items not correctly marked are subject to being returned at the vendor’s expense.

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

5.2 Installation

5.2.1 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.

5.2.2 OFF-LOADING/PLACEMENT OPTION: At the request of the contractor, Rock Island Arsenal will perform the off-loading and placement of the equipment.

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

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

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

5.2.3 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 Rock Island Arsenal, except in the case of intentional damage and/or gross negligence on the part of Rock Island Arsenal personnel.

5.2.4 SET-UP: The contractor shall be responsible for initial set-up and connection of the equipment.

5.3 Completion

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

5.3.1.1 Set-up completion by the contractor.

5.3.1.2 Successful completion of performance testing at Rock Island Arsenal.

5.3.1.3 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.

5.3.1.4 All required training is complete.

5.3.1.5 Complete documentation packages are delivered.

6. 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.

6.1 Schedule

Training shall training shall be coordinated with the Rock Island Arsenal. 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.

6.2 Location

All training shall be performed at the Rock Island Arsenal. It shall be performed using the equipment purchased in this description.

6.3 Type

Each type of training shall be given independently. Rock Island Arsenal 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.

6.3.1 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.)

6.3.2 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.

7. SERVICE

7.1 Service/Support Requirements

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

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

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

7.1.3 ON-SITE RESPONSE: Physical, on-site response shall be possible within 48-hrs of notification that service/repair of the equipment is necessary.

7.1.4 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.

7.1.5 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.