Amendment 001-W911PT-21-R-0012.pdf

W911PT21R0012

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 01-Sep-2021

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W911PT21R0012

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07-Jul-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

01-Sep-2021

CODE

ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND-WARREN (WVA)

CCTA-CPA-A - MS 304

6501 E. 11MILE RD

DETROIT ARSENAL MI 48397-5000

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CODE

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 23-Aug-2021 10:00 AM to 07-Sep-2021 10:00 AM.

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 001 NARRATIVE

The purpose of Amendment 001 to Solicitation W911PT-21-R-0012 for Watervliet (WVA) Magnetic Particle Inspection Booth;

1. Remove 3.2.8 Diagnostic Capabilities from the Scope of Work, this capability is no longer needed in Offerors proposals.

2. The Government will not be adding Installment or Interim Payments for this requirement, it does not meet all the authorizations in FAR 32.2021-1(b).

3. Update the date of delivery for CLIN 0001 from 120 days after contract award to 150 days after contract award.

4. Extend the solicitation closing date, original closing date was 23-August-2021 at 10AM (Eastern Daylight Time) to 7-September-2021 at 10AM (Eastern Daylight Time).

5. All other terms and conditions of Solicitation W911PT-21-R-0012 except those addressed by this amendment remain in full force and effect. -

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

SCOPE OF WORK

Specification for New Magnetic Particle Inspection Booth

Spec. # 14-21-6625

Industrial Manufacturing Engineering Watervliet Arsenal

Watervliet, New York 12189 13 May, 2021

Department of the Army

TACOM

U.S. ARMY

Watervliet Arsenal

Watervliet, NY Equip. Eng. Spec #14-21-6625

Date: 13 May, 2021

New Magnetic Particle Inspection Booth

Table of Contents

1. Scope

1.1. Abbreviated Description

2. Applicable Standards and Publications

2.1. Clarification

3. Requirements

3.1. General Requirements

3.2. Machine Specific Requirements

3.3. Machine Size, Options, and Accessories

3.4. Requirements for Demonstration of Conformance

4. Quality Assurance Provisions

4.1. Responsibility for Inspection

4.2. Preliminary Acceptance Inspection

4.3. Arsenal Participation in Preliminary and Final Acceptance Inspection

4.4. Re-Inspection Provisions

4.5. Post Preliminary Inspection Procedures

4.6. Final Acceptance Inspection

4.7. Warranty

5. Preservation, Packaging and Delivery Instructions

6. Instructions to Offerors

6.1. Contents of Proposals

6.2. Offeror's Statement of Compliance

6.3. Required Supplementary Information

6.4. Prior Customer List

6.5. Special Foundations

6.6. Standard or Optional Equipment

6.7. Procurements of More Than One Machine

Document A Document B Document C Document D

1. Scope:

1.1. Abbreviated Description: The equipment purchased by this specification shall be a new Magnetic Particle Inspection Booth Gould Bass 3509A-01 or equal with the option for a second machine. The machine shall be of the wet, horizontal type. The machine shall have the capacity to inspect the Watervliet Arsenal’s 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm mortar tubes.

2. Applicable Standards and Publications: All work performed and procedures followed in association with this project shall meet or exceed all applicable and current Watervliet Arsenal, 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. The offeror shall be an authorized service center for the equipment sold, and proof of this authorized shall be provided. Where applicable the machine shall meet requirements of ASTM E1444 and ASNT level III certified operators shall be used.

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.

3.1.5.1. Shimming: Shims that do not appear on the engineering drawings shall not be incorporated in the machine.

3.1.5.2. Spacing: Spacers that do appear on the engineering drawings are permissible.

3.1.6. Castings and Forgings: All castings and forgings shall be free of defects, scale, and mismatching. Weldments, if used, shall be braced, ribbed and gusseted to obtain strength equal to or better than the strength of castings, and shall be properly stressed relieved.

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

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

3.1.9. 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.

3.1.9.1. 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.

3.1.9.2. 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. All transformers must meet NEMA TP 1-2002 energy efficiency requirements.

3.1.9.3. 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.

3.1.9.4. 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.

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

3.1.9.6. 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 in the operator inspection enclosure and easily accessible. A “noise" suppression device shall be provided.

3.1.9.7. Cabinet Enclosure for Electronic Equipment: All separate electrical hardware/circuitry are to be housed in a NEMA rated enclosure/cabinet. Should forced ventilation be necessary to maintain the interior of the enclosure at a temperature to ensure good product reliability, filtered air shall be forced into the cabinet to maintain an over pressure condition in the cabinet. Cabinet shall not inhibit operator access to the controls and/or adjustments.

3.1.9.8. Interconnecting Wiring: All wiring shall comply with accepted Joint Industry Code (JIC), National Machine Tool Builders Association (NMTBA), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards.

3.1.10. Safety and Environmental Features: The contractor shall review the environmental requirements documented in Document D and comply as applicable.

3.1.10.1. 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.

3.1.10.2. 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.

3.1.10.3. 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.

3.1.10.4. 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. Document B is a list of the restricted Class I CFC's and Halons. All shall be replaced by 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.

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

3.1.10.6. 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).

3.1.10.7. 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).

3.1.10.8. 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).

3.1.10.9. 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.

3.1.11. 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 total amps) Government Contract Number Date of Manufacture

3.1.12. 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.

3.1.13. 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.

3.1.14. 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.

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

3.1.15.1. 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 Document C and complete.

3.1.15.2. 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 (i.e. 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.

3.1.15.3. 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.

3.1.16. 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.

3.1.16.1. 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.

3.1.16.2. 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 Document A, enclosed or where designated 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 (CDRL A005).

3.1.17. 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 degrees 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 under pressure. 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.

3.1.18. 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.

3.1.19. 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.

3.1.20. 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.

3.1.21. 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.

3.1.22. 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 2014 or later, 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 or 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 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 in section 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 30 after receipt of contract WITH Document C. (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 (CDRL A008). (Two hardcopies).

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. (CDRL A009) (One hardcopy and one AutoCAD electronic copy).

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 (CDRL A010). (One hardcopy and one AutoCAD electronic copy).

F. Lubrication Diagram or Instruction: To be delivered to the technical POC at time of machine delivery (CDRL A011). (One hardcopy and one AutoCAD electronic copy).

G. Operating Instructions: These instructions shall be in provided in separate manuals from other technical data provided. To be delivered upon machine delivery (CDRL A012). (Four hardcopies).

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 (CDRL A013). (Two hard copies and two electronic copies).

I. Electrical and Hydraulic Schematics to be Furnished: 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 (CDRL A014). (One hardcopy and one electronic copy).

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 (CDRL A015). (Two hardcopies).

3.1.23. 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". 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 or operating the machine to its productive capacity. If specialized off site trained is offered please specify as an option. 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 section 3.1.22) 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.

3.1.24. Repair/Replacement Parts and Service: The offeror shall also agree to provide parts and/or service for the contracted equipment within 72 hours 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.

Government reserves the right to obtain the data and use it to support operation of the machine tool(s) purchased under this contract.

NOTE: The offeror shall supply a list of recommended spare machine parts as an option with the offer.

3.1.25. Special Tools: If any element of machine operation or maintenance requires the use of specially designed tools, these tools shall be provided with the machine and shall become the property of the Government.

3.1.26. Site Conditions: The machine covered by this specification will be installed in general machine shop space and in most cases there will be no environmental conditioning. Temperatures will range from 65 degrees F to 95 degrees F and relative humidity will range from 20% or less to 95%. On any given day, the temperature in the machine shop may change as much as 4 degrees F per hour. These are the conditions under which the machine is expected to perform as specified, and the contractor shall be responsible for supplying whatever is required to meet the specified performance. The only permissible exception is positioning accuracy for numerically controlled machines. For this performance factor, allowances may be made for the effects of temperature fluctuation.

3.1.27. Machine Installation, Startup and Testing:

3.1.27.1. Work to be Performed at the Arsenal:

3.1.27.1.1. Site Designation: Upon receipt of the required installation and foundation drawings (see section 3.1.22), Watervliet Arsenal will designate an installation site and outline a general machine location on the shop floor.

3.1.27.1.2. Utilities: Once the machine is installed, positioned and rough leveled by the contractor or their designated rigging crew Watervliet personnel will run utilities (power and air) to first points of connection on the machine. Watervliet must be provided with sufficient time to accomplish these connections. Sufficient time may be up to 10 working days depending on Watervliet personnel availability. However, if the installation instructions supplied by the contractor are incomplete or insufficiently detailed, installation work will stop and the contractor will be required to dispatch a service engineer. Installation will resume upon his arrival and continue under his guidance.

NOTE: If installation instructions, foundation drawings and electrical and hydraulic schematics are not delivered at or before the times specified (see section 3.1.22), the Government reserves the right to forestall delivery and/or final acceptance testing of the machine by an amount of time equal to the delay in receipt of instructions, drawings or schematics.

3.1.27.2. Work to be Performed by the Contractor: This project is classified as a turn-key with the contractor being responsible for all costs and work associated with the installation unless otherwise stated. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for all costs associated with skidding and shipment, rigging, and installation at WVA. Contractor personnel shall adhere to the WVA requirements to wear OSHA approved non-tinted safety glasses with side shields, to wear safety shoes, and to refrain from wearing loose clothing (i.e. “hoodies”) and jewelry while in the manufacturing shop areas. The contractor shall ensure they bring all equipment/material necessary for the installation of the machine.

3.1.27.2.1. Site Preparation: Once an installation site is identified by Watervliet personnel and if a special foundation is not constructed, the contractor or their designated third party shall layout and core drill the holes for the machine anchor bolts. Please note that the majority of the Watervliet Arsenal’s shop floor is covered with 2.0” thick wood block. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to cut out and remove wood block and to supply and install any leveling pads necessary for installation.

3.1.27.2.2. Rigging: Contractor personnel shall arrange for rigging services to off load the machine and contractor personnel shall be on-site at Watervliet when the machine arrives and is off loaded to supervise the placement of the machine on the installation site by the rigging service. Outside rigging services should be advised that only certified grade 8 chains are permitted to be used at the Arsenal and that all rigging slings must be tagged and certified for the weights being lifted. Only propane powered forklifts are permitted and must also be equipped with a roll cage.

Operators of forklifts shall have and be able to produce valid forklift licenses. The contractor shall ensure they bring all equipment/material necessary for the rigging of the machine. If necessary, the Watervliet Arsenal can provide the contractor with information for local rigging companies.

NOTE: The contractor shall remove from WVA and dispose of all wastes (other than hazardous wastes) generated from uncrating and unpacking the machine at a permitted off-post disposal facility, in accordance with Document D of this specification and the document "WATERVLIET ARSENAL (WVA) INFORMATION FOR CONTRACTORS" which is available on the Watervliet Arsenal website.

3.1.27.2.3. Installation: Once the machine is positioned and rough leveled by the contractor WVA personnel will run utilities to the machine. Watervliet must be provided with sufficient time to accomplish these connections. The contractor, through his own service personnel shall be fully responsible for the startup and testing of the machine, conduct any acceptance tests specified in sections 3 & 4 and perform the required on-site training. The contractor and the service personnel shall remain until the machine activation and testing have been successfully completed.

Under no circumstances should the contractor plan on gratuitous Arsenal assistance for diagnosis, troubleshooting or repair of the equipment during activation and testing. Should such activity prove necessary, it shall be the contractor's responsibility to provide the appropriate labor and materials. If the contractor chooses to request Arsenal assistance in lieu of providing their own resources, the request will be reviewed by the Technical POC who shall reserve the right to impose a charge for the assistance. Approvals, even on a charge basis, should not be taken for granted since there is no guarantee that appropriate Arsenal personnel will be readily available. In such cases, the Arsenal will not be held responsible for delays in acceptance of the equipment resulting from non availability of Arsenal personnel or Arsenal furnished equipment.

IMPORTANT: Under normal circumstances the contractor will be allowed to work as long as is desired during normal work days. Contractor work outside Watervliet’s normal work days cannot be guaranteed. Watervliet is on a condensed work schedule. Normal work hours/days for this schedule are four 9-hour workdays (Friday off) one week and four 9-hour days, one 8-hour day (Friday) the following week. Contractor work on the Friday off and weekends cannot be guaranteed. Contractor’s classified as foreign nationals may further restrict work hours and days available. If the contractor requests Watervliet Arsenal to ship misc. material via UPS, FedEx or by other similar carrier then the contractor shall provide their carrier account number for this purpose.

3.2. Machine Specific Requirements: The new Magnetic Particle Inspection Booth shall be capable of inspecting the outer surface and the internal bore of the mortar tubes manufactured at the Watervliet Arsenal.

Important: Offered machine must meet or exceed the following general characteristics. If additional features, equipment and/or options not specifically mentioned in sections 3.2.2 through 3.3 are required to successfully and efficiently produce the workpieces detailed in section 3.2.1 then the additional features, equipment and/or options shall be provided with the offered system and shall be detailed in the proposal submitted for this project. Also, the sole intent of this purchase is to produce the workpieces specified herein. Therefore, if anything within this specification conflicts with this intent then those conflicting areas shall be detailed in the proposals submitted.

3.2.1. Physical Characteristics: The machine shall be able to work on inserts and rings up to 17-18” in diameter as well as mortars of the following characteristics:

Workpiece weight…………………………………up to 1,000 lbs.

Workpiece length………………………………….72” Workpiece outside diameter………………………3” to 8” Workpiece inside diameter………………………..2” to 7” Height from floor to workpiece centerline………..between 42” and 48”

3.2.2. Headstock: The headstock shall have an opening size of 100”. The headstock shall come equipped with a v-block for workpiece loading/unloading and accommodate workpieces of the different lengths, diameters, and weights as described in section 3.2.1.

3.2.3. Tailstock: The tailstock shall have an opening size of 100”. The tailstock shall be capable of travelling the length of the machine and have the ability to be locked into place at any desired position along the length of the machine by the operator. The tailstock shall accommodate workpieces of the different lengths, diameters, and weights as described in section 3.2.1.

3.2.4. Workpiece Magnetization: Magnetizing current shall be 3-phase rectified to 6000 amps of full wave direct current (FWDC).

3.2.4.1. Magnetization Coil: The magnetization coil shall be of sufficient strength and size, to magnetize and demagnetize the Watervliet Arsenal mortar tubes as described in section 3.2.1. The magnetization coil shall be 20” in diameter. The magnetization coil shall be capable of traversing the length of the workpieces during inspections.

The operation and movement of the coil shall be controlled by the operator from the machine’s inspection enclosure.

3.2.4.2. Auxiliary Connection: The machine shall come equipped with auxiliary output bus bars at the rear of the machine. The machine shall come with two 4/o cables that are oil resistance to connect auxiliary output to center conductor.

3.2.4.3. Workpiece Demagnetization: The machine shall perform demagnetization using a one-touch system using AC current. The magnetization coil shall traverse the workpiece as needed.

3.2.5. Inspection Enclosure: The machine’s controls shall be located in an inspection enclosure. The inspection enclosure shall block out ambient light and have a theater-style, curtain entrance with flame resistant curtains with a hood assist feature that can pneumatically raise and lower the hood assembly. The inspection enclosure shall come with two REL C4 Magnum Go or equal 120 volt plug in lights, with dual UV-A and white light capabilities, Domer protective cover or equal, bolt on cord support, safety glasses, and card board case.

3.2.6. Magnetic Particle Solution System: The machine shall come equipped with a minimum 50 gallon stainless steel tank for the magnetic particle solution. A pump system shall recirculate and agitate the solution such that the magnetic particles will not accumulate or settle during operation. The agitation system shall allow the magnetic particle solution to remain within ±3% of theoretical level. The machine shall come equipped with a fluid catch tray to collect the magnetic particle solution that is applied to the workpiece. The machine shall come equipped with a nozzle/hose used to “soak” the workpiece in the solution located in the inspection enclosure. The nozzle shall be hung above the catch tray when not in use. The magnetic particle solution shall not spill or splash onto the floor during normal operation. The machine shall come with six (6) 55 gallon drums of Magnaflux Carrier II or equal.

3.2.7. Borescope: One MZ-5 FS 120M Inspection System or equal borescope shall be supplied with the machine suitable for internal inspection of Watervliet Arsenal mortar tubes. The borescope shall utilize a video display. The borescope shall include a digital camera with picture capture capability. The digital camera shall be capable of storing pictures on a removable memory card. The borescope shall have an ultraviolet light and a white light in the same head. The borescope shall be capable of easily switching between a 90° and a 360° view.

3.2.8. Reserved:

3.2.9. Control Box: The machine shall come with an additional control panel with three options: head, coil, and aux.

These options shall control the flow of the current through the machine and should be easily switched through either turning a knob or pressing a button.

3.3. Machine Size, Options, and Accessories: The machine shall be approximately 124” long, 30” wide, 42” high and come with the following options and accessories:

Two (2) rail steady rests for the center conductor Copper pad assemblies Centrifuge tube & stand Six (6) cases of Magnaflux 14A powder or equal Five (5) Castrol strips or equal Twenty (20) Magnaflux KSC-430 QQI or equal test pieces Infinitely variable current control Digital ammeter with a hold feature A quick break feature Current assurance indicator Heavy duty headstock/tailstock with crank Hip/push bar for mag shot Footswitch headstock activation Front/rear hardwood grilles

3.4. Requirements for Demonstration of Conformance:

3.4.1. Certification of…