Ipsen Furnaces Upgrade SOW revB.docx

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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal, seeking information from industry on upgrading the Ipsen vacuum furnace control systems at the Anniston Army Depot. The purpose is to establish the requirements for upgrading the furnace control systems, including replacing the Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.

The RFI requests capability statements, recommended contracting strategies, and input on details such as hardware and software pricing, the transition plan, and the period of performance. Responses are due by August 8, 2024, and should include administrative information like company details and business type. The government may hold industry discussions to further clarify capabilities. This RFI is for information purposes only and does not commit the government to a future procurement.

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Statement of Work Ipsen Vacuum Furnace Upgrade

1.0 Scope:

The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to establish the requirements for the upgrade of the Ipsen vacuum furnace control systems with the model numbers of BM1344 and BM1815, located at Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) in building 128, with a replacement of the Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) System furnished and installed.

1.1 Scope Changes:

The Contractor shall not proceed with any verbal or written change(s) to the scope of work from sources other than the Contracting Officer, who will provide changes in writing.

2.0 Government Responsibilities:

2.1 The Government will provide all utilities required for proper operations of the vacuum furnace’s cabinet control systems.

2.2 The Government will provide all shipping cost for transportation of the control cabinet systems and SCADA System from the manufacturer to the ANAD through using the ANAD choice of carrier and account number.

2.3 The Government will provide access to the furnaces during working hours from 0700-1630 for Monday to Thursday and 0700-1530 for every working Friday for a total of 80 hours per two weeks.

3.0 Contractor Responsibilities:

3.1 Vacuum Furnace Upgrade

3.1.1 The contractor shall be responsible for all the design and fabrication of all equipment for the vacuum furnace control cabinets upgrade. This shall include replacement of all obsolete parts and for new parts to be maintenance serviceable for at least five to ten years.

3.1.2 The contractor shall provide all tools and equipment required to perform this scope of work.

3.1.3 The contractor shall provide and install two free standing, two door NEMA 12 type enclosure housing, for the vacuum furnace of BM1344 and BM1815, all new components and instrumentation to include the following:

· CompuVac controls system that is configured for each furnace

· Logix controller system, CompactLogix or equivalent, equipped with I/O modules, power supply, and rack

· Mounted computer with at least 8GB RAM and 480GB solid state drive, using Microsoft Windows 10

· Data collection and trending software compatible with Windows 10

· Scalable modular block I/O data acquisition system and data-logging platform

· Mid-level temperature controller UT55A or equivalent

· General purpose temperature controller UT35A or equivalent

· Single device protocol converter

· Uninterruptible power supply

· Three new Power Control Units for BM1344

· Five new Power Control Units for BM1815

· Televac MX200 Vacuum Gauge Assembly or equivalent

· Graceport, Ethernet switches and cables

· Extensive software engineering for converting the PLC and HMI programs and screens to Ipsen’s current CompuVac furnace control cabinet system

· The programs shall replicate the existing system’s programs

· Control cabinet printer must be operational without the use of internet and/or network connectivity

· Technical Data Package related to cabinet design, specifications, parts releases and drawing updates

3.1.4 The contractor shall provide a Supervisory System (SCADA) to be used to connect the BM1344 and BM1815 and send information to one data collection location. The system shall include the following:

· Remote computer with at least 8GB RAM, 400 GB solid state drive, and a 24-inch monitor that can be install at a designated space.

3.2 Applicable Documents

The contractor shall ensure all equipment and installation activities are accomplished in accordance with the following applicable documents and standards:

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

· IEEE C2: (2023) National Electrical Safety Code

· IEEE C62.41: (1991; R 1995) Recommend Practice on Surge Voltages in Low-Voltage AC Power Circuits

· IEEE Std 142: (2007) Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

· NEMA ICS 1: (2022) Industrial Control and Systems General Requirements

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

· NFPA 70: (2023) National Electrical Code

· NFPA 79: (2024) Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery

3.3 Safety Guidelines:

3.3.1 The contractor shall conform to all federal OSHA standards applicable to the work performed and all safety practices and guidelines contained within this Statement of Work. Contractor shall strictly adhere to the contract clause entitled “Accident Prevention”, Army Material Command (AMC) Regulation (R) 385-100, Engineering Manual (EM) 385-1-1, 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1926/1910, other related Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations (49 CFR), and all local policies to include the ANAD Series of Safety and Health Regulation.

3.3.2 If a contractor employee is observed performing an activity in a manner inconsistent with any of the above cited regulations or is engaged in any activity that is dangerous to life, limb, or government property, the ANAD Safety Representative has the authority to notify the employee and/or the contractor’s on-site supervisor of the hazardous activity and require correction of the hazardous activity. This authority does not preclude the Safety Representative from notifying the Contracting Officer’s Representative of the hazardous condition or safety violation in appropriate situations.

3.3.3 If necessary, the ANAD Safety Representative will have the authority on behalf of the Contracting Officer to require the contractor and/or its employee to stop the hazardous activity until corrective action is taken to eliminate a hazardous condition or safety violation. Said action shall not be the basis of a claim and shall be at no cost to the Government.

3.3.4 The contractor shall notify the ANAD Safety Office immediately of Reports of Inspections and/or Notices of Violation or other enforcement actions (including warning letters) received from by local, State, and Federal Regulators in which the violation is attributed to the action of the contractor or its subcontractors while working or providing services on the ANAD installation.

3.3.5 The contractor shall provide ANAD with a copy of the Inspection Report, Notice of Violation or other enforcement action, and all supporting documentation.

3.3.6 The contractor shall comply with all national, state, and local Environmental Laws and Regulations. Contractor shall comply with Green Procurement Requirements. Verification will be made to ensure adherence to National Environmental Policy Act Documentation. Contractor shall conform with Environmental Management System and have an assigned Environmental Compliance Officer Point of Contact (ECOPC). All contractor employee on site will be trained on generation of solid waste, generation of hazardous waste, use of hazardous materials, protection of worksite resources, prevention of spills, corrective action for noncompliance, noise, mercury material, universal waste, and pollution prevention.

3.4 ANAD Access:

3.4.1 The contractor shall adhere to Entry, Exit and Internal Control of Persons, Vehicles, and Property ANADR 190-5.

3.4.2 Contactor personnel requiring access the ANAD shall be able to pass background check to be granted No Escort Required access.

3.5 Unloading and Loading:

3.5.1 The contractor shall witness the ANAD removal and placement of the old and new control cabinets respectively.

3.5.2 The contractor shall prep the old control cabinets for disassembly and connect the furnaces to the new control cabinets.

3.6 Damage Property:

The contractor shall be responsible for all damages occurred, from the contractor to government property due to this scope of work.

3.7 Waste and Recycling:

The contractor shall request and properly segregate recyclable commodities, such as, metals, wood, construction debris, and solid waste into the appropriate containers.

3.8 Install Verification:

Upon installation of all parts and software, the contractor shall verify all items are operational by conducting 3 consecutive test events without failure. The contractor shall ensure repeatability of test results and shall document that the results fall within required limits.

3.9 Training:

The contractor shall provide training to ANAD employees on proper operation of all software and equipment. ANAD will provide two vacuum furnace operators, one maintenance specialist, and one engineer for training at ANAD. The contractor shall coordinate the time and date of training with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

3.10 Warranty:

The contractor shall provide a warranty on all parts and software for a term of no less than one year from contract completion.

3.11 Emergency Maintenance:

The contractor shall provide support within two working days of notification in event of the vacuum furnace is not operational during warranty period.

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