DOR_FINAL.pdf

Description of Requirement for

Engineer Research and Development Center

Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory

Directional Spectra Wave Generator

The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, is in need of purchasing a new piston-type, multi-element directional spectra wave generator (DSWG) with active absorption for an existing basin, measuring 28-m (92-ft) wide, 50-m (164-ft) long (could be expanded to 80-m (262 ft) in the future), and 1.4-m (4.6-ft) deep. This multi-element wave system is to replace a system of four antiquated, unidirectional wave generators that lack wave absorption and modern wave generation capability/technologies.

A new modular piston-type, multi-element directional spectra wave generator for a basin measuring 28-m (92-ft) wide, up to 80-m (262-ft) long, and 1.4-m (4.6-ft) deep. The new DSWG is to be an electric-driven system with second-order wave generation and active wave absorption capabilities. The DSWG should meet the following capabilities:

Modular, multi-element paddle system designed to cover the full width of a basin measuring 28-m (92-ft) wide, with a length up to 80-m (262-ft), and 1.4-m (4.6-ft) deep. Each paddle should measure no larger than 0.50-m wide.

Stroke: piston-type paddles with minimum 1.1-m stroke driven by electric servomotors.

Wave Height Generation:

capable of generating solitary waves and unidirectional and directional waves including regular longcrested waves, irregular longcrested waves, shortcrested waves, bimodal seas

Monochromatic: minimum wave height of 0.35 m at 1.5 sec period; 0.50 m at 2.0 sec period; 0.45 m at 3.5 sec period at a water depth of 1.0 m.

Spectral: minimum significant wave height of 0.17 at 1.5 sec period; 0.21 at 2.0 sec period, and 0.21 at 3.5 sec period at a water depth of 0.80 m.

utilize the snack principle to generate waves in oblique principal wave directions

Mounting: The paddle system will be installed inside an existing concrete basin.

Framework will be stainless steel and/or aluminum. The paddle system should be organized into smaller modules with a lifting point that would allow the modules to be lifted into position or to other locations within the basin using mobile lifting equipment (e.g., forklift/telehandler – no crane available) to allow for a broader testing of incident wave angles and/or configurations. Target installation time between moves and including anchoring into existing structural concrete floor is a maximum of five working days with three personnel. Framework should also include removable passive wave absorption fixed behind the paddles to prevent splashing from the rearward movement of the paddles.

Paddle system: Paddles will be stainless steel.

Controls: DSWG will be operable from a remote location via Ethernet, including remote start-up, calibration of wave probes on the paddles, and monitoring of the paddles’ positions, demand signals, and wave height signals. Emergency stop buttons will be available near the DSWG and in the remote control room. Each module/paddle should be able to operate independently/individually, allowing for a modular configuration dictated by individual projects and troubleshooting.

Software: DSWG will include second-order wave generation software for generation of monochromatic, irregular (predefined sea states including JONSWAP, TMA, Pierson- Moskowitz with directional spreading or user-defined directional spectrum), and solitary waves, and for active absorption of reflected waves.

Operating Conditions: System should be able to operate in ambient temperatures of 0 deg C up to 40 deg C as it will be housed in a metal hangar lacking climate control.

Humidity control is also necessary.

Basis of Award: Award is based upon the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation.

Delivery:

All items are to be delivered to:

Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), ATTN Duncan Bryant, Hanger 3281 3909 Halls Ferry Road Vicksburg, MS 39180-6199

On-Site Installation:

Installation is to be completed within 45 weeks of contract award. Technical coordination is required for to ensure proper power requirements are met prior to installation.

Electrical Connections– necessary power and/or Ethernet availability will be provided to the breaker panel or appropriate terminals. Should any change to a transformer or adding breakers be require it will be handled by ERDC. Final electrical hookup to the breaker will be coordinated with ERDC.

Old Wave Generators – ERDC will have the machines removed prior to installation

Basin preparation – ERDC will handle basin preparations should any be required.

On-site Commissioning and Training:

On-site commissioning and training will be provided to the ERDC in Vicksburg, MS upon delivery. The commissioning and training should be completed within 48 weeks of award.

Warranty for Directional Spectra Wave Generator:

Warranty shall last a minimum of one (1) calendar year from the date of commissioning the

DSWG.

Security Requirements:

Contractor personnel allowed on site shall follow all sign-in and security regulations as directed by the ERDC Security Office and the TPOC, and as listed below.

1. AT Level I Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, 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 is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/ launch.html.

2. U.S. Citizens/Foreign Nationals – U. S. Citizens are allowed on site with advanced notice, proper ID, completed iWatch training and pre-screening. Foreign Nationals need prior approval to enter a government installation. A scanned copy of the foreign nationals passport, dates of visit and reason for visit must be provided to the ERDC Security Office at least 30 days prior to the visit so a visit request can be sent to HQ, USACE for approval.

3. Personnel List – Contractor shall supply the TPOC with a list of his employees who will be working on the ERDC site.

4. Positive Picture ID – Contract personnel shall provide a positive picture ID prior to site access.

5. Identification Badges – Contractor personnel are required to sign in with Security and to obtain and wear security identification badges while on government site.

6. Weapons – No weapons of any kind are allowed on site either in vehicles or on persons.

7. Access/Deliveries – Contractor shall notify the TPOC the day before or as soon as possible when contractor or his subcontractors are to arrive or deliveries of equipment and/or supplies are to occur. Contractor must receive his or his subcontractor’s own deliveries. Government personnel are not allowed to receive deliveries for any contractor.

8. General Disruption – General disruption by contractor is limited to the immediate work areas. Contractor products, tools, and/or equipment shall stay within the immediate work areas.

9. Tools/Equipment – Contractor is strictly responsible for the security of all products, tools, and/or equipment used during the duration of this contract.

10. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: The contractor and all associated subcontractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, access and local security policies and procedures. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

11. iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the USACE iWATCH program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 45 calendar days of contract award and within 45 days of new employees commencing performance on the contract. The contractor shall provide certification of completion to the COR within 10 days of training completion. Training documents will be provided by the Security Office.

12. Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award. *When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.