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SCOPE OF WORK

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR

OHIO RIVER TAINTER GATE WIRE ROPE

Updated 04 September 2025

1. General: Wire Rope shall have a nominal diameter of 1 3/8” and shall conform to the applicable requirements of Federal Spec No RR-W-410H for “Wire Rope and Strand” and shall be type IV, Class 3, Style G, 6x30, Regular Lay, Flattened Strand, Except it shall be constructed of type 304 CRCS steel with Corrosion Resistant IWRC and the Breaking Strength of the wire rope shall not be less than 149,000 pounds. All wire rope shall be domestically made in the U.S. Contractor shall provide all labor and materials necessary to deliver 8,430 linear feet of wire rope that meets the specification herein.

a. Technical POC: All technical questions regarding this contract shall be directed to Travis McKim at (502)315-6587, email: travis.l.mckim@usace.army.mil. All other questions shall be directed to the Contracting Officer designated in the contract. Invoice must be sent to Technical POC after delivery.

b. Delivery Date: The contractor shall deliver the specified product to the delivery location no later than 29 May 2026. All products must be delivered to the below location.

c. Delivery:

i. Deliver to the Louisville Repair Station (LRS), 2605 Shippingport Drive, Louisville, KY

40212-1010. Contact Will Chapman, Warehouseman. prior to delivery at 502-416-5880.

2. Materials Specifications:

Wire Rope MUST meet the following Criteria:

a. Nominal diameter of 1 3/8”

b. Federal Spec No RR-W-410H for “Wire Rope and Strand” compliant

c. Type 304 CRCS steel with Corrosion Resistant IWRC

d. Type IV

e. Class 3

f. Style G

g. 6x30

h. Regular Lay

i. Flattened Strand

j. Minimum Breaking Strength 149,000 pounds

k. Domestically made

l. Delivered as a continuous run of wire rope on three (3) separate steel spools

I. Wire Rope shall have a nominal diameter of 1 3/8” and shall conform to the applicable requirements of Federal Spec No RR-W-410 for “Wire Rope and Strand” and shall be Regular Lay, Flattened Strand, except it shall be constructed of type 304 CRCS steel with Corrosion Resistant IWRC and the Breaking Strength of the wire rope shall not be less than 149,000 pounds.

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II. Material. Wire rope and strand shall be made of corrosion-resistant steel as specified in the detail requirements for the individual wire ropes and strands. 304 alloy corrosion-resistant steel wire ropes shall be made of wires of 304 composition as specified in SAE AIR4127.

III. Wire rope grades improved plow steel, extra improved plow steel, and extra improved plow steel shall be in accordance with ASTM A1023/A1023M.

IV. The total length of 8,430 lineal feet of wire rope shall be delivered on three (3) separate spools.

Each spool shall contain 2,810 lineal feet of the specified wire rope in a continuous run on each spool. Spools to be constructed of steel. Spools to be marked with the total weight, as well as the total lineal feet of wire rope on each spool.

3. Submittals: Contractor submittals shall be furnished in accordance with the specifications and as herein specified.

a. List of Materials: The contractor shall submit the proposed wire rope type with their bid, or the bid would be non-responsive. Contractor to also submit evidence, satisfactory to the technical representative that all materials conform to the requirements of these specifications. The contractor shall also furnish a shipping bill or memorandum of each shipment of finished pieces or members, giving the designation mark and weight of each piece, the number of pieces, and the total weight. Wire rope shall conform to FAR 52.225-5 Trade Agreements.

b. Wire Strength and Ductility: Perform testing in accordance with FS RR-W-410 to verify wire strength and ductility. Submit test results.

c. Tension Testing: Submit rope tension test report. Perform a tension test conforming to ASTM A931 to verify the wire rope meets the accepted industry standards for nominal strength. Test two rope samples to failure to be sure the expected performance level has been met. Perform the test using suitable tension testing equipment and by qualified personnel. Submit certification of rope tension testing device. Cut the rope samples to no less than 3 feet of length. The test will not be considered valid if the failure occurs less than 2 inches from either socket or holding mechanism. Relative speed between the machine heads must not exceed 1 inch per minute.

d. Lubrication: Submit manufacturer’s literature for factory and field lubricant. The field and factory lubricants must be compatible. Lubricate the wire ropes at the manufacturing facility.

Apply the lubricant with equipment capable of forcing the lubricant between the rope wires, including the center strand.

4. Applicable Publications: The following publications of the issues listed below, but referred to thereafter by basic designation only, form a part of this specification to the extent indicated by the references thereto or as required.

a. Federal Specification: RR-W410H – Wire Rope and Strand

b. USACE Engineering Manual: EM 1110-2-3200 – Wire Rope Selection Criteria for Gate-

Operating Devices

c. USACE Engineering Manual: EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual

d. Wire Rope Technical Board: WRTB – Wire Rope Users Manual

5. Quality Assurance:

a. Testing of Materials: The Contractor shall, at his expense, perform analyses and tests to demonstrate that all materials are in conformity with the specifications. Should the Contractor desire to use stock materials not manufactured specifically for the work covered by these specifications, he shall submit evidence, satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, that such material conforms to the requirements of the specifications. Detailed tests of these materials will then not be required, if so approved by the Contracting Officer. Tests, except where modified shall be made as indicated in the respective detailed specification or on the drawing and, unless otherwise authorized, in the presence of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer certified reports in duplicate of all required analyses and tests.

b. Nondestructive Testing. When doubt exists as to the soundness of any material or part provided by the contractor, such part may be subjected to any form of nondestructive testing permitted by the Contracting Officer. This may include ultrasonic, magnaflux, dye penetrant, x-ray, gamma ray or any other test that will thoroughly investigate the material or part in question. Any defects will be cause for rejection and rejected parts shall be replaced and re-tested at the Contractor’s expense. The contractor may re-use the existing connection sockets if they pass a Non- Destructive Test (NDT) by Magnetic Particle in accordance with ASTM E709 or Ultrasonic Inspection in accordance with ASTM E114, E164, & E797, by a qualified Level II, Non- Destructive Technician after they are removed from the existing wire rope and cleaned. If new connection sockets are necessary, they shall be certified by NDT, adhere to Federal Specification RR-S-550D, Grade A.

c. Workmanship. Workmanship shall be of the highest grade, and in accordance with the best modern practices, to conform with the specifications for the item of work being furnished.

d. Quality Control. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system to assure compliance with the contract requirements and shall submit records of all quality control operations for the items covered by these specifications.

6. Corps of Engineers Inspection: Corps of Engineers personnel shall be allowed to inspect the progress of any portion of this project at the Contractor’s work site. All parts or assemblies shall not be shipped until the units have been inspected and approved by the Contractor Quality Control Representative (CQCR), unless the Technical Representative states otherwise. The CQCR shall provide reports to the Technical Representative prior to the shipment of any part or assembly certifying that the part or assembly meets or exceeds the Contract requirements.

7. Quality Control: The Contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system to assure compliance with the contract requirement. The Contractor’s Quality Control staff will ensure that workmanship is of the highest quality and provide documentation that supports this quality for all work performed by the Contractor, any Sub-Contractor, Fabricator or Supplier.

8. General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

9. Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the

RA.

10. SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: All Contractors and subcontractor employee(s) working on this contract who require access to any Louisville District Lake Projects and Lock and Dam

Projects shall receive authorization to be on site at these facilities based upon a favorable background investigation in accordance with “Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12: Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors” (HSPD 12). The Louisville District Security Management Office shall submit contractor(s) personal information to complete the basic background investigation in order to make a recommendation to the Contracting Office of an employee’s suitability for work on Government property. The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) has the right to deny any contractor or subcontractor employee from working on the contract based upon the results of the background investigation provided by the Louisville District Security Office. The Government, Contractor, and subcontractors shall not permit any employee(s) access to drawings, blueprints, records, photos, sites, or projects until the Louisville District Security Management Office has completed an Operations Security (OPSEC) review of such items and determined they can be released.

11. FOR ALL LOUISVILLE DISTRICT CONTRACTS: Contractors shall submit a complete investigation packet for each contractor and subcontractor employee to the Louisville District Security Management office within 10 working days after award of any contract, or prior to the individual being permitted access to Louisville District facilities.

The Contractor must also provide the following: (1) Name of the Contract Specialist with whom he/she is working, (2) Project Name, (3) Contract Number (4) Task Order Number when applicable, and (5) US Citizens Security Access Form each employee working on site must have a background investigation form submitted directly to the Louisville District Security Office.

The Contractor must provide a full legal name, complete SSN#, Date of Birth, Place of Birth (City and State) and Driver’s license number if available. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the above information is accurate and legible, otherwise delays may occur.

Contractors shall have background checks completed for their employees annually in the case of Contracts with an initial period of performance (POP) greater than 1 year and those Contracts with Options or Modifications Which Extend the POP beyond 1 year. For instance, if the employee was cleared in May of 2022, they shall be cleared again in May of 2023. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that each employee’s security is up to date. Failure to comply may lead to possible removal from the project/jobsite.

The Contractor must ensure if new employees are brought in to work on an existing Contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), they must process the employee through the Louisville District USACE Security Office for background purposes.

FOREIGN NATIONALS

The Contractor shall provide the package listed above, as well as additional materials noted below for all Foreign Nationals. The Contractor is to expect additional time in the approval process for all Foreign Nationals due to the level of review and elevation of the review to Headquarters staff to complete. All Foreign Nationals must comply with the following paragraph:

In accordance with Engineering Regulation 380-1-18, “Technology Transfer, Disclosure of Information and Contacts with Foreign Representatives” dated 1 August 1996, Section 4, all foreign nationals who work on Corps of Engineers’ contracts shall be approved by the Headquarters US Army Corps of Engineers (HQ USACE) Foreign Disclosure Officer before beginning work on this contract; this regulation includes subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall submit to the Security Management Office, the names of all foreign nationals proposed for performance under this contract, along with documentation to verify legal admittance into the United States. Such documentation shall include at least one of the following: a U.S. passport, Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N-561), Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N- 550 or N-570), Alien Registration Card with photograph (INS Form I-151 or I-551), Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I-688A), etc.

In order to assure forms are properly completed, and to minimize time delays, the Contractor is encouraged to work closely with the Louisville District Security Office. The Government will return for correction incomplete forms, illegible forms, etc. which will delay the contractor / subcontractor from beginning work.

Security requirements are subject to change in accordance with HSPD-12, Office of Personnel Management, regulation, or policy changes, etc. The Government shall add any changes to security requirements by modification to the contract.

The Contractor shall contact the Louisville District Security Office by phone, letter, or email at the following numbers/addresses:

CELRL-SM

600 Martin Luther King Jr. Pl Louisville, KY 40202

Primary Email: DLL-CELRL-Security-SM@usace.army.mil

Alternate (if no response in 72 hours):

James R. Milner, phone (502) 315-6916; James.R.Milner@usace.army.mil Jason Almodovar, phone (502) 315-6754; Jason.Almodovar@usace.army.mil