W911PT-21-R-0014 Solicitation Document.pdf

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5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

10-Aug-2021

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MARK WROBBEL

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30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND-WARREN (WVA)

CCTA-CPA-A - MS 304

6501 E. 11MILE RD

DETROIT ARSENAL MI 48397-5000

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RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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RFQ IFB RFPX

TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

FRANK SALVATORE

WATERVLIET ARSENAL

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SHIPPING AND RECEIVING

WATERVLIET NY 12189-4000

TEL: (518) 266-4109 FAX:

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DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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ITEM NO.

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Instruction to Offerors

1. General Information:

This combined Synopsis/Solicitation is for the procurement of procurement of one (1) Horizontal Machining Center and one (1) Multi-Tasking Machining Center, with the option to purchase one (1) additional Multi-Tasking Machining Center for Watervliet Arsenal (WVA), in Watervliet, NY. These machines must be configured and installed in accordance with Spec #13-32-3417 and Spec #11-21-3416.

2. Delivery Dates:

This machine shall be delivered, installed, tested and commissioned at WVA within one year after award issuance.

Early delivery is acceptable.

3. How to Propose:

The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price type contract on a Lowest Price Eligible basis. Instructions for completing and submitting an offer are contained in Section L, Instruction to Offerors. The way the Government will select a proposal for award is further described in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award. Offerors are required to: propose on CLIN 0001, CLIN 0002, CLIN 1001, sign the cover page, and complete the attached control excel spreadsheet and the statements of compliance.

IMPORTANT! OFFERS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED USING THE FOLLOWING METHODS:

(a) Email to: Mark.t.wrobbel.civ@mail.mil

(b) Request for Quotes must be filled out completely and sent in their entirety to be considered responsive.

4. Required Technical Documentation with Each Proposal:

WVA Engineering staff have requested a significant amount of technical information for this machine, which each proposal must include to be considered for award. Offerors are instructed to review the entire specification package (See Spec #13-32-3417 and Spec #11-21-3416 included in this Solicitation) for the machine proposed, and ensure all requested information is present with the proposal submission. Proposed machines must comply with each point of the relevant Statement of Compliance and Control Spreadsheet, Attachments 001, 002, 003 and 004), with the technical equivalence of any deviation clearly stated on the spreadsheet. Instructions for completing this process are available in Section L, Instructions, Conditions, and Notice to Offerors.

5. Questions and Comments:

Due to the technical nature of this requirement, the Government cannot answer questions by phone. Offerors are required to email all questions to Contract Specialist Mark Wrobbel at Mark.t.wrobbel.civ@mail.mil

A.1__ NOTICE OF WATERVLIET ARSENAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS

(a) IMPORTANT DELIVERY/QUALITY REQUIREMENTS:

(1) ALL OFFERORS MUST CAREFULLY REVIEW THE DELIVERY REQUIREMENT IN THE REQUEST

FOR QUOTE OR SOLICITATION. WHEN SUBMITTING AN OFFER/BID, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU

CAN MEET THE DELIVERY SCHEDULE.

(2) ON TIME DELIVERY IS VERY CRITICAL. THEREFORE, YOU MUST ADHERE TO THE DELIVERY

REQUIREMENTS INDICATED IN ANY RESULTANT AWARD. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE

CONTRACTUAL DELIVERY SCHEDULE, MAY RESULT IN TERMINATION OF THE ORDER OR

REQUIRE CONSIDERATION IF THE GOVERNMENT ELECTS TO EXTEND DELIVERY. (NOTE: Non-availability of raw materials, subcontractor issues, scheduling conflicts, should be considered at the time you are submitting your offer/bid. They are not acceptable excuses for failing to meet the delivery after award).

(3) PROVIDING QUALITY PRODUCTS THAT CONFORM TO THE CONTRACT ARE JUST AS

IMPORTANT AS MEETING THE REQUIRED DELIVERY. DELIVERY OF NON-CONFORMING

PRODUCTS RESULTS IN DELIVERY DELAYS AND INCREASED COSTS TO THE ARSENAL.

(4) PAST PERFORMANCE FOR QUALITY AND DELIVERY MAY BE A MAJOR CONSIDERATION IN

MAKING DETERMINATIONS FOR FUTURE CONTRACT AWARDS.

NOTICE: Throughout this document we may use the terms “we” and “you”, the term “we” means the government of the United States of America, and the term “you” means the contractor.

(b) WATERVLIET ARSENAL INFORMATION FOR CONTRACTORS:

“Watervliet Arsenal Information for Contractors” document is incorporated by reference in all solicitations and contracts. The full text version of the instructions is available at Internet address:

http://www.wva.army.mil/Documents/Contracting/WAIC.pdf Upon request, the contracting officer will make its full text available.”

POC - CONTRACT SPECIALIST/BUYER: Mark Wrobbel E-MAIL ADDRESS: Mark.t.wrobbel.civ@mail.mil

CONTRACTOR DUNS NUMBER/CAGE CODE/FAX NUMBER:

Please provide the following information for your company.

VENDOR NAME: _________________________

VENDOR POC: __________________________

POC PHONE: ____________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS (see note below): __________________________

DUNS NUMBER _______________________

CAGE CODE (if known) __________________

TAX ID NUMBER ________________________

VENDOR FAX NUMBER ________________

NOTE: Your e-mail address is required so that in the event you receive the resultant award, we can e-mail it to you.

If we experience difficulties with e-mail, it will be data faxed.

(c) AWCF BULK FUND ____ DOES _X___ DOES NOT APPLY

(d) POSTERS:

(1) Contracts for Material, Supplies, Articles and Equipment Exceeding $15,000/Service Contract Labor Standards.

Orders subject to these Acts require contractors to post WH Publication 1313, “Employee Rights on Government Contracts”.

(2) Construction Orders. Orders for construction require contractors to post WH Publication 1321, “Employee Rights under the Davis Bacon” and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance poster on “Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law.”

(3) These posters can be accessed electronically at http://www.dol.gov .

(4) Hard copies of the posters will be made available upon request to the contracting officer.

(e) PAYMENTS:

Any vendor that receives an award (except those paid by credit card or accommodation check) can view invoice payments made by DFAS at https://wawf.eb.mil/ using the “my invoice” system. You will be required to register in order to view payments. Payment information is maintained for 120 days from invoice payment. Vendors can find out when invoices have been paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), etc. This website can save valuable time and frustration over billing questions and it is a free service.

(f) RELEASE OF INFORMATION:

The contractor shall not release or authorize release of DoD specifications; acceptance test results; information involving critical military technology; or any other information in which the DoD maintains proprietary rights, or is otherwise confidential or classified. This restriction includes any endorsement by the Department of Army of a contractor. Release of information under the circumstances referenced above requires the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer responsible for this contract. It is the contractor’s responsibility to be familiar with, and comply with the requirements of Chapter 5, page 22, paragraph 5-48, of AR 360-1 may be found at http://www.usapa.army.mil/pdffiles/r360_1.pdf

A.2__ ALL OR NONE-COMMERCIAL ITEM ACQUISITION

(a) This provision serves as an addendum that modifies paragraph (h) of FAR 52.212-1, entitled INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS. Paragraph (h) is modified to say that the proposal or quote must offer to provide the total quantity of the items in this solicitation.

(b) Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. Offers submitted for less than the total quantities of all the items in this solicitation will NOT be considered for award.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

(a) NOTICE: NORMAL DELIVERY HOURS FOR RECEIPT OF SUPPLIES AT WATERVLIET ARSENAL

ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Monday through Thursday Business Hours: 6:30 A.M. EST to 3:30 P.M. EST

Friday Business Hours: Every other Friday from 6:30 A.M. EST to 2:00 P.M. EST

Fridays will be staggered with every other Friday being a closed business day. The first Friday of 2021 to be closed is January 1, 2021.

BASED ON THE ABOVE, CONTRACTORS SHOULD CALL THE CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER

ADMINISTRATOR IN ADVANCE IF DELIVERY IS SCHEDULED FOR A FRIDAY TO FIND OUT IF THE

ARSENAL WILL BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS.

Also, when a federal holiday is normally observed on a Friday, the arsenal may be closed on the preceding

Thursday. In these instances, please contact the contract/purchase order administrator in advance of delivery if Thursday delivery is anticipated to determine if the arsenal will be open for business.

THE ABOVE INFORMATION SHOULD BE NOTED WHEN SCHEDULING DELIVERIES AS WATERVLIET

ARSENAL WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY STORAGE, DEMURRAGE OR SHIPPER LABOR COSTS

INCURRED AS A RESULT OF CONTRACTOR ATTEMPTED DELIVERIES ARRIVING DURING NON-

BUSINESS HOURS.

(b) ITEM DESCRIPTION:

The material delivered hereon must be tagged or otherwise identified by placing the purchase order/contract number on the packing slip or it will be returned at the contractor’s expense. If more than one item is involved, material must be segregated by item and must be tagged or otherwise identified by item number. National stock number, when applicable, must be shown on all vendor’s documents, such as Bill of Lading, Notice of Shipment, delivery or packing slip, etc.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Each Horizontal CNC Machining Center

FFP

One DMG Mori Horizontal CNC Machining Center in accordance with Spec #13- 32-3417 in Section C.

Early Delivery is acceptable at no additional cost to the Government

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

FOB: Destination

MFR PART NR: DMG MORI NHX8000

SPEC NR: 13-21-3417

PSC CD: 3412

NET AMT

0002 1 Each Multi-Tasking Milling & Turning Machine

FFP

One DMG Mori CNC Multi-Tasking Milling and Turning Machning Center in accordance with Spec #11-21-3416 in Section C.

Early Delivery is acceptable at no additional cost to the Government

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: DMG Mori NT4250 DCG

SPEC NR: #11-21-3416

Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL)

FFP

FFP CDRLs A001 through A020 are to be NOT SEPERATELY PRICED. Only CLIN 0001, CLIN 0002, and CLIN 1001 will make up the total proposed price.

FOB: Destination

Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL)

FFP

FFP CDRLs B001 through B020 are to be NOT SEPERATELY PRICED. Only CLIN 0001, CLIN 0002, and CLIN 1001 will make up the total proposed price.

FOB: Destination

1001 1 Each OPTION Multi-Tasking Milling & Turning Machine

FFP

One DMG Mori CNC Multi-Tasking Milling and Turning Machning Center in accordance with Spec #11-21-3416 in Section C.

Early Delivery is acceptable at no additional cost to the Government

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

FOB: Destination MFR PART NR: DMG Mori NT4250 DCG

SPEC NR: #11-21-3416

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

SECTION C NARRATIVE

REQUEST FOR QUOTE RESPONSES

ALL RESPONSES MUST BE ELECTRONIC. YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR QUOTE RESPONSES USING

THE FOLLOWING METHODS:

(a) Email to: Mark.t.wrobbel.civ@mail.mil - Contract Specialist

(b) Request for Quotes must be filled out completely and sent in its entirety to be considered responsive.

ANTI-TERRORISM (AT) LEVEL I TRAINING REQUIREMENT

All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within [30]*** 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 contractor employee and subcontractor employee requiring access to Army installations, facilities, or controlled access areas to the COR (or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned) within [30]*** calendar days after completion of training. AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil Course #JS-US007-14.

iWATCH TRAINING

The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity Anti-Terrorism Officer (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, if assigned, or the Contracting Officer. This training shall be completed within [30]*** calendar days of contract award and within [30]*** calendar days of new employees’ commencing performance, with the results reported to the COR, or Contracting Officer, no later than [30]*** calendar days after contract award. Training may be obtained at http://www.myarmyonesource.com/familyprogramsandservices/iwatchprogram/default.aspx.

SPEC. # 13-21-3417

Horizontal CNC Machining Center

Spec. # 13-21-3417

Manufacturing Engineering Work Group Watervliet Arsenal

Watervliet, New York 12189 05/13/2021

Department of the Army

TACOM

1 Scope:

1.1 Abbreviated Description: This specification defines the requirements for One New DMG Mori NHX8000 4-Axis (X, Y, Z, and B) Single Spindle Horizontal CNC Machining Centers. The machine shall be equipped to share a Linear Pallet Pool (LPP) System consisting of between 36 and 40 pallets and two independent set-up stations for future use.

This procurement shall be a complete turn-key project with the contractor providing all options, accessories, and other equipment as described in this specification.

2 Applicable Standards and Publications: All work performed and procedures followed in association with this project shall meet or exceed all applicable and current OSHA, local, state, and federal government codes and laws relative to fire, safety, environmental, and electrical issues. The quality of all work performed and material provided shall meet or exceed the latest applicable industry standards and engineering practices for this type of equipment and its intended function. In all instances material, quality, and workmanship shall meet or exceed OEM specifications.

2.1 Clarification: If there are any ambiguities or discrepancies between sections of this purchase description, drawings, national or industry standards discovered by the contractor in reviewing this purchase description prior to submitting an offer, such ambiguities or discrepancies shall be reported to the contracting officer by the contractor 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 been foreseen had such reasonable examinations been made, may be denied.

3 Requirements: All requirements are mandatory from the standpoint of intended function.

Wherever a specific requirement would force an offeror to depart from his standard practice or configuration, the arsenal will accept, for evaluation, alternative offers for achieving the intended function. Any such alternative offers must be accompanied by sufficient technical information to allow the evaluator to reach a definite conclusion that the alternative is equal to or better than that specified.

3.1 General Requirements: This equipment shall be a standard product of the manufacturer and shall require either no change or minor design changes to meet requirements of these specifications. Therefore, ownerships of the design will remain with the manufacturer.

Equipment incorporating new or unproven technology is subject to rejection at the discretion of the contracting officer.

3.1.1 Design and Engineering: The machine shall be designed and engineered in accordance with latest standards recognized or adopted by the Association for Manufacturing Technology (formerly the National Machine Tool Builders Association). The design and engineering shall incorporate only concepts, systems, materials and new components which have been proven in prior use.

3.1.2 Materials: Materials incorporated in the construction of the machine shall be of sound and uniform quality, free from defects and shall conform in specification, heat treatment and suitability.

3.1.3 Construction: All parts of the machine shall be new and unused and shall be constructed so as to be capable of withstanding all forces encountered during operation to its maximum rated capacity. The structure and assembly of the machine and its components shall be sufficiently rigid that workpiece finish and accuracy are not impaired by machine vibrations.

3.1.3.1 Alignment Retention: Non-integral machine components, including but not limited to columns, heads and ways which are separately assembled and whose alignments determine the squareness and/or parallelism of machine geometry shall utilize a positive means for retaining alignments and regaining them in the event of accidental dislocation.

3.1.4 Slideway Design and Construction: All precision ways which guide and bear the rated design loads shall adhere to the hardness criteria shown in the following examples of acceptable way systems. Please state in your proposal details of the way system being offered.

A. Integral cast iron ways shall be hardened to RC 50 to RC 54 to a depth of .100 inch or more.

B. Hardened and ground steel ways for mating with Turcite, Rulon or other such low friction forgiving materials shall be hardened within the range of RC 55 to RC 62. Actual hardness within this range shall not very more than 5 RC points.

C. Hardened and ground steel ways for use with anti-friction roller bearings shall be to a hardness of RC 62 to RC 65 to a depth of 1/8 inch or more. Slideway systems other than the three (3) referred to above may be offered provided that their design is consistent with all specified performance characteristics of the machine. All slideway systems having less than a 60-degree incline to the horizontal shall be protected by way covers unless it can be substantiated that covers will interfere with the functions of the machine.

3.1.4.1 Replaceable Ways: If the machine being offered is portrayed as having replaceable ways, the assembly of the way bars to the machine frame shall be such that finish ground ways are fastened to a precision ground or scraped surface to permit field replacement without additional grinding.

3.1.4.2 Way Wipers: All way systems, regardless of type shall be equipped with wipers designed to prevent intrusion of foreign material. Wipers shall be adjustable to compensate for wear. Wipers shall also be easily removable and replaceable.

3.1.5 Workmanship: Workmanship throughout the machine and its equipment shall be of good quality and in conformance to the manufacturer's engineering drawings and to standards recognized or adopted by the Association for Manufacturing Technology. Shims that do not appear on the engineering drawings shall not be incorporated in the machine. Spacers that do appear on the engineering drawings are permissible.

3.1.6 Maintainability: All parts subject to wear, distortion or failure and all parts which require periodic adjustment shall be readily and safely accessible for replacement or adjustment as applicable. Instructions for maintenance and adjustments shall be clear, concise and definite in application.

3.1.7 Interchangeability: All parts bearing the same part number shall be functionally interchangeable.

3.1.8 Applicable Power Source: The power source to which the machine will be connected furnishes a nominal 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 Hz AC. However, the machine shall be tolerant enough of line fluctuations to operate normally at source voltages ranging from 432 to 504 volts.

3.1.8.1 Electrical Safety Devices: The machine and its equipment shall be protected with circuit breakers which comply with NEMA standards for thermal magnetic types and shall have a minimum interrupting capacity of 25,000 RMS symmetrical amperes for 480 volt, 3-phase system. Breaker terminals shall be UL listed as suitable for the type of conductors provided. Plug-in circuit breakers or current-limiting fuses are not acceptable.

3.1.8.2 Conversion Equipment: If DC or reduced voltage AC is required to meet any specified requirement, the necessary conversion or transformation equipment shall be furnished with the machine by the contractor.

3.1.9 Motors: All motors provided shall be of the optimum type and horsepower rating to meet intended application and usage based on accepted engineering practice. All motors shall be rated for continuous duty. Motors shall not operate in an overload condition during normal operation of the equipment and shall be equipped with thermal overload protection. Motor starters and controls shall operate at no greater than 120-VAC. It is preferred that they operate at 24-VDC. Motor starters shall provide drop-out protection.

This means that in the event of power loss, the equipment shall be re-energized only by deliberate action of the operator. Manual or mechanical motor starters are not acceptable.

All motors shall be housed in enclosures of the appropriate NEMA type for class and severity of service. All AC unidirectional motor housing shall bear a directional arrow to indicate proper rotation direction when correctly wired. All AC motors rated at 25 hp or greater shall be equipped with a “soft-start” mechanism which provides for reduced voltage starting. All polyphase AC motors rated at 1 hp or greater shall be tested per IEEE Standard 112-Method B and must meet Premium Efficiency requirements per NEMA MG 1-2006 Table 12-12 or IE3 9IEC 60034-30:2008. All motors are to be permanently lubricated and sealed.

3.1.9.1 Motor I.D. Plates: Each motor shall bear an identification plate containing the identity of the manufacturer, model number, serial number, input voltage, amperage, horsepower, phase, frequency, duty cycle, and frame size or mounting identification.

3.1.10 Operator Control Voltage: All electrical controls meant for use by the operator of the machine shall carry 120 volts AC maximum.

3.1.11 Utility Outlet: The machine shall be provided with an operational 120-volt single-phase, 20-ampere dual-receptacle 3-wire utility outlet. This outlet shall be protected by a ground-fault interrupter and shall be externally mounted on the operator control panel and easily accessible. A “noise" suppression device shall be provided.

3.1.12 Safety and Environmental Requirements: The contractor shall review the environmental requirements documented in Appendix D and comply as applicable

3.1.12.1 Protection of Machine Operator: Protection of the machine operator and other personnel shall be accomplished in accordance with all pertinent state, federal, local laws and regulations.

3.1.12.2 Protection of the Machine: The machine shall be fully equipped with the devices necessary to prevent self-damage in the event of malfunction and/or ordinary operator negligence insofar as practical.

3.1.12.3 Noise Levels: Noise levels at a distance not exceeding one meter from the nearest point on the machine shall, under no circumstances, exceed a maximum of 85 dba when measured by a properly calibrated sound level meter set for "A" weighting and slow response. Any shields, baffles, enclosures or other devices required to bring the machine into conformance with this noise level requirement shall be furnished by the contractor. Any such devices shall not interfere with the proper operation of the machine and shall be designed to preserve the visibility needed for safe operation and ease of maintenance.

3.1.12.4 Ozone Depleting Substances: Section 326 of Public Law 102-484 precludes the Dept. of Defense from awarding any contract that directly or indirectly requires the use of a class I ozone-depleting substance within the Government specification or standards set forth in the contract. Appendix B is a list of the restricted Class I CFC's and Halons.

This machine shall utilize new functionally equivalent substances or systems, that are approved for use by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and have an "Ozone-Depletion-Potential" (ODP) rating of zero. Material Safety Data sheets (MSDS) shall be submitted for approval to Watervliet Arsenal at the time of the submission of proposal. (CDRL A001)

Definition: Ozone-Depletion-Potential (ODP). The relative capacity of a substance, per unit weight, for destroying the earth's stratospheric ozone layer, in comparison with CFC-11, CFC-12 and CFC- 114, each having been assigned an ODP of 1.00.

Note: Offerors are responsible to obtain and adhere to the most current list of prohibited substances as of the date of the submission of bids or proposals.

3.1.12.5 Asbestos and Mercury Free Certification: All materials utilized in the system shall be certified as free unless substitute materials do not exist. This certification shall be provided prior to machine delivery. (CDRL A002)

3.1.12.6 Material Safety Data Sheets: The offeror shall provide Watervliet Arsenal with all material safety data sheets at the time of the submission of their proposal. (CDRL A001)

3.1.12.7 Lead-Free and Chromium-Free Paint Certification: All paints and primers applied to the system shall be certified as lead free and chromium-free. Lead based paint is paint that contains more than six one hundredths of one percent (0.06%) lead by weight. This certification shall be provided prior to machine delivery. (CDRL A003)

3.1.12.8 PCB-Free Certification: To the extent that the machine may have been charged with lubrication and/or hydraulic fluids at the contractor's plant for preliminary acceptance inspection (see section 3.4), these fluids shall not contain Polychlorinated Biphenyl’s (PCB’s). The machine and its equipment shall be certified as PCB-free prior to being shipped. (CDRL A004)

3.1.12.9 Lockout/Tagout Procedures: The manufacturer is required to provide the proper control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147. This information shall be incorporated into the maintenance manual. The control of hazardous energy sources includes electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, chemical, mechanical, UV, electromagnetic and thermal.

3.1.13 Identification Plate: A corrosion-resistant metal plate shall be securely attached to the machine in a visible location in the vicinity of the operator's workstation. This plate shall bear, as a minimum, the information called for as follows, with space at the bottom for one additional line of information to be applied by the government.

Nomenclature Manufacturer's name Model Manufacturer's Serial Number Power Input (voltage, phase, frequency, and full load amps) Government Contract Number Date of Manufacture

3.1.14 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 plan, bold face lettering. Lettering shall be permanent and have a contrasting background.

3.1.15 Utility Connections: Equipment supplied to the Watervliet Arsenal 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 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.

3.1.16 Utility Connection Labor: Watervliet Arsenal 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 supplier will be responsible for all connections beyond the point of first connection for each utility.

3.1.17 Utilities Available: Watervliet Arsenal shall be responsible for providing the following:

3.1.17.1 Electrical: The power source to which the machine will be connected furnishes a nominal 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 Hz AC to the fused or breaker type disconnect switch.

However, the machine shall be tolerant enough of line fluctuations to operate normally at source voltages ranging from 432 to 504 volts. Connection does not include filters, surge protection, or any peripheral equipment necessary to make the equipment functional. OFFEROR IS TO STATE REQUIRED POWER/ELECTRICAL

REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFERED MACHINE (VOLTAGE, FULL LOAD AMPS,

KVA, ETC.). See Appendix C and complete.

3.1.17.2 Pneumatics/Air: If air is needed for any machine operation or function, the machine shall be fully equipped with all necessary accessories, fully installed to the point of connection to which the Arsenal will connect shop air. Available shop air at the Arsenal is 85 psi and if higher or lower pressure is needed at the machine or a different air flow rate is needed, the machine shall be fully equipped with the devices needed to modify the supply pressure and volume. The machine shall also be equipped with devices (ie. air dryer) to remove the normal moisture and other contaminants usually present in shop air supplies. Normal moisture is defined as that moisture produced when air at a relative humidity of 75% has been compressed to 85 psig.

3.1.17.3 Electrical Conversion Equipment/Transformers: If DC or reduced voltage AC is required to meet any specified requirement, the necessary conversion or transformation equipment shall be furnished with the machine by the contractor. All transformers must meet NEMA TP 1-2002 energy efficiency requirements. Equipment which requires a high quality constant power source shall have proper isolation and/or power conditioning equipment for the power service designated in this description. All electrical equipment shall have a power factor (ratio of real power to apparent power) of no less than 80%, as read at the equipment main disconnect. Equipment with a power factor of less than 80% shall be fitted with suitable power factor correction capacitance, sized on the basis of the equipment inductive AC load.

3.1.17.4 Air Booster Unit: If the machine offered requires more than 85 psi at a particular volume then an air booster unit shall be provided with the machine. If necessary, an accumulator tank shall be provided with the booster. Please state in your proposal what the machine requirements will be and if a booster and tank will be required. All installation shall be provided and included. If the use of an air booster is not possible and air compressor is required, the contractor must state this in their proposal and provide justification detailing CFM, psi, application, and duration of air usage.

3.1.17.5 Air Dryers/Filtration: Regardless if a separate air supply is required, the machine shall be provided with an appropriately sized refrigerated air dryer system complete with input and output filter cartridges. Industrial air dryers are to be of the latest technology that will result in the most energy efficient design such as advanced heat exchangers, use of heat sink reservoir to allow on/off cycling, reduce pressure drop by use of multi-pass flow patterns, and alternative configurations such as desiccant media.

Equipment which requires compressed air shall have a regenerative type desiccant or refrigerated compressed air dryer capable of drying air down to 35-deg-F pressure dew point, minimum, from air entering the equipment at 110-deg-F, and capable of supplying air to the rated standard cubic feet per minute (SCFM) of the equipment. The unit shall purge condensate automatically. In the case of the latter, the refrigerant used shall not be a Class I, ozone depleting substance. The air dryer shall be connected and/or piped to the equipment by the contractor. All designs are to be supplied by manufacturers participating in the CAGI Refrigerated Dryer Performance Verification Program and have been tested and rated in accordance with CAGI ADF 100. Power for the refrigerated air dryer unit shall be 110 V AC and shall be wired and powered through the machine electrics. Common industrial air dryers that are used at the Watervliet Arsenal include the ZEKS HSE and Ingersoll-Rand D31NC models.

3.1.18 Lubrication: The machine shall be equipped to provide sufficient lubrication to every moving part where lubrication is essential to prevent damage. Slideways shall be lubricated by an automatically cycled distribution system such as that manufactured by Trabon Inc. Gearboxes or transmission cases shall be lubricated by the wet-sump splash method. Spindle bearings shall be lubricated by recirculating pressure spray systems.

Systems of the foregoing types are considered automatic systems and they shall be equipped to be fail safe to the maximum extent possible. Any sensors or other devices used to detect the presence (or absence) of lubrication shall be accessible for test or replacement without major disassembly. Manual lubrication methods (e.g. Grease fittings, oil cups etc.) are permissible for lubrication points not practically served by automatic systems. For non-recirculating automatic systems (such as slideway lubrication), the reservoirs shall be sized to provide lubrication reserve equivalent to 80 operating hours and shall be located at floor level. For recirculating automatic systems (such as pressure spray), easily cleanable or replaceable filtration devices shall be provided. Wet-sump type systems shall be equipped with means to confirm proper oil level. Sight gages, if used, shall be of the external standing tube type rather than the flush-mounted porthole type. Standing tube sight gages shall be protected against accidental breakage.

3.1.18.1 Lubrication Plate: A lubrication plate (or plates) shall be permanently fastened to the machine and shall clearly indicate the type and viscosity of lubricant and the service interval for all automatic and manual lubrication reservoirs and fittings. The plate shall include a simple diagram which depicts the physical location of all lubrication points on the machine structure.

3.1.18.2 Lubricants, Hydraulic Fluids, Oils and Coolants: Watervliet Arsenal established a standardized list of lubricants, hydraulic fluids, oils and coolants. The contractor is requested to choose the required lubricants, hydraulic fluids, oils and coolants from Appendix “A”, enclosed or where designated (*see note) approved industry/commercial equivalents. If a substitute is required, the contractor shall provide, at time of machine delivery, justification which shall include the manufacturer, type and specification number as well as the reason for the substitution. Contractor shall be responsible for initial fill of machine fluids at Watervliet Arsenal. (CDRL A005)

3.1.19 Hydraulic System: Hydraulic systems provided shall be sized and powered for the intended application and shall conform industry standards. The system shall incorporate cleanable or replaceable filtration devices to insure fluid cleanliness. Reservoirs shall be equipped with easily visible gages to indicate fluid level. If duty cycle of the system under maximum usage will cause the hydraulic fluid to exceed 120° F in temperature, a suitable heat exchanger shall be provided to maintain fluid temperature at or below this level. The system shall be protected against overpressure as well as underpressure.

System pressure in any hydraulic device shall be as low as is practical for the intended application but shall not exceed 3000 PSI in any case. In any system which utilizes hydraulics to produce thrust or direct linear motion, anti-surge devices or circuits shall be incorporated to insure uniformity of motion under varying loads. These devices or circuits shall be adjustable. All reservoirs shall be easily accessible for cleaning and flushing and shall be located at floor level.

3.1.20 Painting: All exterior machine surfaces shall be painted except where bright metal is required for machine function or to otherwise adhere to the requirements of this specification. Paint shall be chromium-free and lead-free. Quality and manner of application shall be such as to afford protection throughout the normal life of the machine. Paint shall be "semi-gloss", and selected by the Government, from a list of standard colors supplied by the offeror with their proposal. This selection shall be made after contract award. Danger areas shall be painted red and caution areas shall be painted yellow in accordance with OSHA Standard 1910.144. Appropriate warning signs, tags or emblems will be affixed to respective areas of the machine in accordance with OSHA Standard 1910.145.

3.1.21 Machine Hold Down and Leveling: The machine base shall be provided with sufficient and properly located holes for positive hold-down when operating at full rated capacity. In addition, for each hole in the machine base, the contractor shall provide a set of his recommended hold-down and leveling hardware.

3.1.22 Gears: All gears used in the machine and its components shall meet or exceed the standards recommended by the American Gear Manufacturers Association for the type and severity of service required.

3.1.23 Handwheels: Where power feed and/or rapid traverse of a machine component is provided or specified, associated handwheels or cranks, if any, shall not rotate when power feed or rapid traverse is engaged.

3.1.24 Technical Data: All data shall be in the English language and shall be furnished in accordance with the quantities, formats and delivery dates below. All data shall be packaged and delivered separately from the machine itself marked to the attention of the Technical POC.

The contractor shall provide full documentation in the form of (as-built) drawings and manuals. Drawings shall not be generic. Drawings/schematics shall be provided in the quantities indicated below. A “hardcopy” refers to a reproducible printed, paper copy. An “electronic copy” refers to a document saved on CD. All AutoCAD drawings shall be provided in AutoCAD version 2009, shall be of one-to-one scale, shall be dimensioned in English units, and shall not utilize the color yellow. “On-line” technical data will not be acceptable as the sole means of providing technical data for any of the systems provided. The Government contract number shall be printed in a conspicuous place on the covers of every manual, on each drawing/schematic, and on all disks/CDs provided.

a.) Foundation Drawings, Standard of Special (see note): A signed foundation print shall be in sufficient detail to permit pricing and construction by a general contractor and shall be furnished within 30 days of contract award machine. (One hardcopy and one AutoCAD electronic copy) (CDRL A006)

Note: A special foundation is one which exceeds, in required load bearing capability and vibration insulation, Watervliet Arsenal's standard 8”-10” monolithic concrete flooring of 1,000 pounds per square foot load rating and/or one which requires specifically-shaped excavations for coolant housings, chip conveyors, electrical circuits and conductors, etc. Important: See instruction par. 6.5.

b.) Machine and Equipment Floor Plan: Machine and equipment floor plan AutoCAD drawing shall contain the dimensioned bolt-hole pattern of the holddown bolts for the machine. This AutoCAD drawing(s) shall also contain information that indicates the type, magnitude, and connection points of all plant utilities (electrical power, air, water, etc.) required to operate the machine. This data shall be furnished with offeror’s proposal (see 3.2.4.2). (One hardcopy and one AutoCAD electronic copy) (CDRL A007) c.) Catalog of Standard Tooling and Accessories: Shall be furnished 30 days after award of contract. For offers of foreign built machine tools (i.e. machines built outside the United States, its possessions or Canada), the catalog shall set forth U.S. domestic sources of supply. (Two hardcopies)(CRDL A008) d.) Non-Standard (Special) Tooling and Accessories: To the extent that this specification requires the development of unique tooling and/or accessories not generally available commercially, a set of drawings and specifications sufficiently complete to permit manufacture of such tooling and accessories shall be furnished at the time of machine delivery. (One hardcopy and one AutoCAD electronic copy) (CDRL A009) e.) Installation Instructions and Drawings: Instructions containing all necessary information to install the equipment. This shall include a drawing containing the certified dimensioned locations of all equipment mounting/holddown holes. To be furnished 60 days prior to scheduled delivery of the machine. (One hardcopy and one AutoCAD electronic copy)(CDRL A010) f.) Lubrication Diagram and Instruction: To be delivered to the technical POC at time of machine delivery. (One hardcopy and one AutoCAD electronic copy)

(CDRL A011)

g.) Operating Instructions: These instructions shall be in provided in separate manuals from other technical data provided. To be delivered upon machine delivery. (Four hardcopies) (CDRL A012) h.) Maintenance and Troubleshooting Instructions: To be supplied for all machine and control systems. These instructions shall include the machine’s mechanical assembly drawings. To be delivered at time of machine delivery. (Two hard copies and two electronic copies) (CDRL A013) i.) Electronic and Hydraulic Schematics: To be considered acceptable, these schematics must clearly portray all as-built electrical and hydraulic ties to their respective main systems. To be delivered at time of machine delivery. (One hardcopy and one electronic copy) (CDRL A014)

Note: If, during installation and testing, the actual electrical and/or hydraulic systems are configured differently than depicted on the schematics, receipt of the revised "As-Built" schematics shall be a condition of final acceptance.

j.) Repair Parts Catalog: This catalog shall encompass every replaceable part in the machine and shall include appropriate identification and ordering data. Items which can normally be purchased locally may be so indicated provided they are sufficiently described. The repair parts catalog shall include illustrations which clearly locate parts within larger sub-assemblies. To be delivered at time of machine delivery. (Two hardcopies) (CDRL A015) k.) Program Manuals: Where a CNC machine is offered or specified, programming manuals shall be supplied. These manuals shall include, or be supplemented by, a clear summary of the control functions actually implemented and usable on the system offered or specified. To be delivered at time of machine delivery. (Two electronic copies) (CDRL A016) l.) Software Documentation: The offeror shall provide documentation of all system software and/or ladder logic developed to control and interface with the control/drives with the machine tool. To be delivered 30 days after delivery of the machine. (One hardcopy and two electronic copies) Two copies of the system memory backup (S-Ram) shall be provided on compact flash drive at startup of machine. (CDRL A017)

3.1.25 Training Required: The contractor shall be responsible for providing acceptable training of Arsenal personnel. The type and extent of training shall depend upon whether the machine specified or offered is equipped with numerical control. All instructions and materials, oral or written, shall be in English. "On-Site" means "At Watervliet Arsenal" and "Off-Site" means "a location within the U.S. away from Watervliet Arsenal as determined and arranged for by the contractor". If specialized formal “off-site” training is available, specify on offer, availability and price as an option. The quality of the training shall be such that at the conclusion of the specified training time, each individual within their assigned category shall be capable of repairing, operating or programming the machine to its productive capacity. Training shall be in accordance with the applicable areas of the following schedule:

Type of training Number of persons When required Training location

Machine operation 4 During or after machine performance testing

On site

Mechanical maintenance

2 During startup On site

Hydraulic maintenance

(if applicable)

2 During startup On site

Electrical maintenance 2 During startup On site

Electronics (CNC) maintenance

2 During Installation On site

Spindle/Axes Drives (if applicable)

2 During Installation On site

Programming training 2 During Installation On site

Note: For all types of training, the associated technical data (see 3.1.17) shall be on hand at the time of instruction and its use and interpretation shall be covered during the training. A training schedule showing the hours of training for each person under their assigned category, shall be sent in with proposals for review.

3.1.26 Repair/Replacement Parts and Service: The offeror shall also agree to provide parts and/or service for the contracted equipment within 72 hrs of notification of a problem.

Watervliet Arsenal recognizes that it may be hard to fulfill this requirement for major machine components. The offeror further agrees, as part of the contract, to store complete ordering data to include specifications, engineering drawings and other information for the contracted machine tools/parts. This data shall be stored within the U.S. or Canada and be sufficient in detail to permit successful acquisition of the parts and associated repair service. In the event of a national emergency the U.S.