RIPD 22-9-26 3 Point Bend Tester for Lab AM R1.docx

3 POINT BEND TEST KITS for Lab And Additive Manufacturing

1. GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: The purpose of the project is to obtain MTS 3 Point Bend Tester (3PBT) Kits or equivalents for our existing MTS servo hydraulic load frame machine for the lab and Additive Manufacturing at RIA-JMTC. This 3PBT will allow for safe handling and testing of samples for lab personnel to perform routine and non-routine lab requirements. The 3PBT kits shall be new and unused.

1.1 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 bidder in writing to the contracting officer BEFORE THE DATE SCHEDULED FOR CLOSE OR 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.

2. Specifications And Performance Requirements For 3PBT for the Lab and Additive Manufacturing

`2.1 The 3PBT #1 of 3 Specifications:

2.1.1 The 3PBT Kit #1 of 3 shall provide a dynamic force rating of 100 kN (22 kip), a static force of 300 kN (67 kip), have a lower fixture span of 1.5” – 12.0” (38 mm – 305 mm), temperature range of -200 Degrees F to 350 Degrees F (-129 Degrees C to 177 Degrees C) with a threaded mounting of ½” – 20” (M12 x 1.25mm) as minimum and standard.

2.1.2 The 3PBT Kit #1 of 3 shall provide for the following bend fixture rollers, 0.25 in, roll diameter, 0.375 in, roll diameter, 0.5 in, roll diameter, 0.75 in, roll diameter, and a 1.00 in, roll diameter, as minimums and standard.

2.1.3 The 3PBT Kit #1 of 3 shall provide for an attachment grip to actuator kit, attachment grip to load cell kit as minimum and standard.

2.2 The 3PBT Kit #2 of 3 Fixture Specifications:

2.2.1 The 3PBT Kit #2 of 3 test fixture shall provide for test fixture with a dynamic force rating of 250 kN (55 kip), a static force of 310 kN (70 kip), have a lower fixture span of 3.12” – 24.0” (79 mm – 610 mm), temperature range of -200 Degrees F to 350 Degrees F (-129 Degrees C to 177 Degrees C) with a threaded mounting of ½” – 20” (M12 x 1.25mm) as minimum and standard.

2.2.2 The 3PBT Kit #2 of 3 test fixture shall provide for the following bend fixture rollers, 0.75 in. roll diameter, 1.00 in. roll diameter, and 1.75 in. roll diameter as minimums and standard.

2.2.3 The 3PBT Kit #2 of 3 test fixture shall provide for an attachment grip to actuator kit and attachment grip to load cell kit as minimum and standard.

2.3 The 3PBT Kit #3 of 3 Fixture Specifications:

2.3.1 The 3PBT Kit #3 of 3 test fixture shall provide for test fixture with a dynamic force rating of 10 kN (2.2 kip), a static force of 30 kN (6.7 kip), have a lower fixture span of 0.94” – 6.0” (24 mm – 152 mm), temperature range of -200 Degrees F to 300 Degrees F (-129 Degrees C to 149 Degrees C) with a threaded mounting of ½” – 20” (M12 x 1.25mm) as minimum and standard.

2.3.2 The 3PBT Kit #3 of 3 shall provide for the following bend fixture rollers, 0.25 in. roll diameter and 0.50 in. roll diameter as minimums and standard.

2.3.3 The 3PBT Kit #3 of 3 test fixture shall provide for an attachment grip to actuator kit and attachment grip to load cell kit as minimum and standard.

3. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT: RIA-JMTC IT Support Staff will be engaged in the event any interaction with RIA-JMTC information systems or associated computing devices is required. The JMTC Requirement POC will send a notification to the RIA-JMTC Help Desk (usarmy.RIA.usamc.mbx.ria-jmtc-helpdesk@army.mil) following the scheduling of a vendor visit. This request will notify RIA-JMTC IT Support Staff that there will be an upcoming requirement to accompany the vendor on the scheduled dates. The vendor shall notify their technician that access to the workstation may not be available outside of normal business hours. The technician will be accompanied by an appropriately trained RIA-JMTC IT Support Staff member at all times while at the workstation. 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). Vendor 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.

3.1 SOFTWARE SUPPORT: Equipment identified by the JMTC Requirement POC as causing RIA-JMTC to not meet its customers’ orders or security non-compliant shall have the repair service prioritized. The contractor will provide complimentary software diagnosis, software updates, and major upgrades. RIA-JMTC will have access to software and firmware for accreditation. The contractor will notify COR within 15 days of a security update for firmware and or software.

3.2 INSPECTION/FINAL ACCEPTANCE: The JMTC Requirement POC will monitor contractor performance on this contract, in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

3.2.1 Upon successful completion of install of the new controller and software/firmware change the JMTC Requirement POC will inspect the work and if acceptable sign the contractors service report. The contractor invoicing shall take place after the Service report is received by the COR.

3.3 INFORMATION ASSURANCE AND ACCREDITATION: 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 the COR’s 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.

3.3.1 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.

4 Security, Training , Delivery And Warranty:

4.3 Security: The Rock Island Arsenal is an Army installation subject to Department of Defense safe-guards, various precautions and plant protection measures. At all times during execution of this equipment purchase and delivery, the contractor will maintain adequate plant protection devices to minimize espionage, sabotage, and other malicious destruction and damage. When delivering the MHE to Rock Island Arsenal, the contractor shall comply with all security requirements of the Rock Island Arsenal. Rock Island Arsenal Island–Wide Force Protection levels may be adjusted/changes at any time, which may cause possible delays and will directly affect procedures for accessing Rock Island Arsenal.

4.4 For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, 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 on-site or remotely; (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.

4.5 For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center interstate identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

4.6 Foot note #1 AT Level I Training. This provision/contract text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facility, or area. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 60 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR (or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned) within 60 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I Awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil.

4.7 Foot note #3 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facility, or area. The contractor and all associated subcontractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security office. The contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DoD, HQDA, and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the change clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

4.8 Foot note #4 IWATCH (See Something, Say Something) Training. This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facility, or area. The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR.

This training shall be completed within 60 calendar days of contract award and within 60 calendar days of new employees commencing performance, with the results reported to the COR no later than 60 calendar days after contract award.

4.9 Footnote #5 Impact on contractor performance during increased FPCON during periods of increased threat (contractor personnel working on an installation). During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, services may be discontinued/postponed due to higher threat. Services will resume when FPCON level is reduced to level Bravo or lower.

4.10 Footnote #6 Random Antiterrorism Measures Program (RAMP) participation. Contractor personnel working on an installation are subject to participation in installation RAMP security program (e.g. vehicles searches, wearing of ID badges, etc.).

4.11 Footnote #12 Contractor will acquire and need to return all issued U.S. Government Common Access Cards, installation badges, and/or access passes. Use FAR 52.204-9 or PADDS Clause IF00015.

4.12 Training: Operator and maintenance training is required prior to acceptance of the boom lift. Training to take place at RIA-JMTC for up to 6 people for a full day.

4.13 Delivery: The MHE provided under this purchase description shall be delivered to Rock Island Arsenal (Building 240). Deliveries will only be allowed from 0600-1530 hours, Monday – Thursday weekdays, excluding Federal Holidays. These hours are subject to change, however, the Government will notify the contractor of such changes. The vendor will contact the designated Contracting Officer’s Representative (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 business hours stated above will be coordinated with the COR to address emergency situations.

4.14 Warranty: The Fork Lifts shall be provided with a part and labor warranty for one-year, or one-thousand hours (whichever comes first). The contractor shall repair all manufacturing defects in the equipment during that period, free of charge.