SOLICITATION NOTICE
16 -- Anti Icing Test Stand for P&W J52 Engines
- Notice Date
- 1/22/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, JACKSONVILLE NAVAL AVIATION DEPOT, 6206 Avaiation Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32212
- ZIP Code
- 32212
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-N65886-03-P5-AC064
- Response Due
- 2/10/2003
- Archive Date
- 2/25/2003
- Point of Contact
- Jennifer Reeder, Contract Specialist, Phone (904) 317-1987, Fax (904) 317-1991, - Jennifer Reeder, Contract Specialist, Phone (904) 317-1987, Fax (904) 317-1991,
- E-Mail Address
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ReederJL2@navair.navy.mil, ReederJL2@navair.navy.mil
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information contained in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-11. This action is not a set aside for small business. The applicable NAICS is 541330 and the small business size standard is $4 million. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract for this effort. The item being acquired is one (1) new J52 Fuel Heater/Anti-Icing Test Stand for use at the Naval Air Depot (NADEP), Jacksonville, FL. The required specifications are as follows: The contractor shall be responsible for the design, fabrication, delivery, installation and acceptance testing, including training on operation, maintenance and repair, of the new test stand which will be used to troubleshoot and verify performance of the J52 engine fuel accessories listed below. The contractor shall also be responsible for the removal and preservation of the NADEP?s existing J52 Fuel Heater/Anti-Icing Test Stand and movement of the preserved stand to Building 277 at the NADEP. The new test stand shall perform all tests required by each of the following component?s Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) in accordance with the applicable NAVAIR manual. Part Number Nomenclature Manufacturer NAVAIR Manual 506313 Fuel Heater Pratt&Whitney 02B-10DAD-6-2V6 559531 Fuel Heater Connet. Pratt&Whitney 02B-10DAD-6-2V6 55822-1 Speed Governor P&W, Hamilton, 03-110AD-23 Sunstrand Proposal shall describe proposed test stand capabilities, features, and general design and how it will meet the design requirements listed below. Any required pumping modules, adapters, and calibration equipment needed for operation of the test stand shall be included in the proposal cost. Proposal cost shall also include the services and deliverables listed below and the proposal shall contain a description of what will be provided by the contractor to meet these requirements. Testing Summary. Test Fluid shall be MIL-C-7024D, Type II Calibration Fluid, @ 35 - 115 deg F, filtered to 10 microns nominal or 15 microns absolute. Fuel Heater Assembly, P/N 506313 Details of testing requirements for the Fuel Heater are contained in the NAVAIR Manual 02B-10DAD-6-2V6, work package 173 00. Testing of the Fuel Heater Assembly requires the use of calibration fluid at different temperatures (35 to 110 deg F), and capability to step the temperature up or down at 2 deg F increments and to hold the set temperature within plus or minus 1 deg F. Procedure for testing the heater requires the following: ? Temperature controlled hydraulic supply rated to 3,000 pounds per hour (pph) at pressures to 500 psig. ? Temperature controlled hydraulic supply rated to 15,000 pph at pressures to 125 psig. ? Pressure regulation valves capable of regulating hydraulic pressures of 0 - 350 psig at flows from 0-14,000 pph. ? Temperature controllers capable to regulate fuel temperature between 35 ? 110 deg F. ? Flow meters capable of measuring fuel flow in the range of 0 ? 14,000 pph. ? Pneumatic pressure measurement capability up to 400 psig. ? Delta pressure measurement capability up to 50 psid. ? Two delta pressure measurement capabilities up to 150 inches of water. ? Timer capable of measuring minutes and seconds. Fuel Heater Connector, P/N 559531 ? Details of testing requirements for the Fuel Heater Connector are contained in the NAVAIR Manual 02B-10DAD-6-2V6, work package 173 00. ? Testing requirements for the Fuel Heater Connector are the same as for the Fuel Heater Assembly. Speed Governor, P/N 55822-1 ? Details of testing requirements for the Speed Governor are contained in the NAVAIR Manual 03-110AD-23. Available Facilities. Building 795 located at the NADEP, Jacksonville, Florida. Electrical, 480 VAC, 60Hz, three phase; shop air 90-100 psig, medium pressure air 300 to 320 psig; 50 deg F water @ 35 psi; 30 psi steam; 30 psi calibration fluid pressure fill; and available footprint is 8 feet by 10 feet. Test Stand Design. General. All parts used to build the test stand shall be new. The test stand shall be designed to have a useful operating life of 15 years. As such, availability of replacement parts over the operational life of the test stand shall be considered in parts selection. Commercial or MIL standard parts and threads shall be used whenever possible. If test stand size requires it, the test stand shall be designed in modules or sections to allow transportation by forklifts and forklift lifting points to facilitate such movement shall be included in the design of each module or section. Installation requirements shall be compatible with existing shop facilities without the requirement for adapters. The test stand shall be designed for use in a hazardous area per NEC Class 1, Division 1, Group D. The contractor shall provide necessary fixtures, adapters and restraints to perform the tests required by the Unit Under Test (UUT) ATP. Specific. Reliability. The stand shall have a minimum 521 hours mean time between failure (MTBF). Frequency of Lubrication. The test stand shall not require lubrication intervals of less than one month when operated a minimum of 8 hours per day. Pumps/Motors. Pumps and motors shall be sized to operate at 90% of their rated speed and loads under the maximum speed or load required by the above UUT ATP?s. Filtration. Filtration will be provided before the UUT input, after the UUT outlet (before return to reservoir), at the facility calibration fluid pressure fill inlet to the stand, and for return of sink area fluids to the reservoir. Fluid Servicing. The facility provides a pressurized calibrating fluid service from a central location. The operator shall be able to visually determine fluid level at the reservoir before startup of the test stand without the use of dipsticks. A manual valve shall be provided for the operator to fill the reservoir from the facility pressure fill service. Temperature Control. The test stand shall require no more than 20 minutes of warm-up or cool-down time to be capable of testing a UUT. UUT fluid inlet temperature shall be automatically controlled (heated or cooled) to the operator?s selected temperature. Vibration. Vibration from equipment operation shall not interfere with the accuracy of sensors or control operation. Suitable shock mounts, resistant to the fluids used in the test stand, shall be provided for all rotating equipment (motors, drives, pumps 15 hp or larger). Mounts made from sheet stock type material are not acceptable. Operating Attitude. The test stand shall perform its intended function when its normal operating plane is tilted 3 degrees from the horizontal in any direction. Drip Pan. The test stand shall have an integral drip pan covering the entire bottom of the test stand to catch overflows, leaks, etc. The drip pan shall be pitched towards the rear of the stand to the drain opening. The drain opening will be equipped with a mesh strainer at the point where the drain line is attached to prevent clogging of the facility drains. The pan drain shall terminate in a 1-inch female pipe fitting at the rear of the test stand. Ventilation. Air vents shall be provided in the test stand cabinet near floor level and near the top to promote conductive air circulation or cabinet shall be provided with forced air ventilation to prevent overheating of test stand components or build-up of hazardous fumes. Air Exhaust System. An air exhaust system (fan and ducting) shall be provided on the test stand to vent hazardous vapors to the facility air exhaust system. General Piping. Rigid lines, hoses, fittings and other pressurized components shall withstand a minimum of twice their normal operational pressures without leakage or permanent distortion. Sufficient unions to facilitate component maintenance and provide for section interconnection shall be provided. All lines and hoses shall be routed to facilitate access to internal components. Bends, fittings, and hose length shall be kept to the minimum practical. When possible, hoses and lines routed in similar and adjacent paths shall be bundled together. Fluid loss during replacement of components that require periodic replacement shall be minimal. General Electrical. Wiring, junctions and connections shall be selected to withstand a minimum of twice their normal operating current. Non-solder connections are preferred to facilitate maintenance. Wires shall be routed to facilitate access to internal components. Wire lengths shall be kept to a minimum. When possible, wires routed in similar and adjacent paths shall be bundled together. Circuit breakers are preferred over fuses. If required, electrical connectors shall be provided to facilitate interconnection between any separate test stand modules or sections. The test stand and any control cabinets shall provide their own protection against damage caused by any electrical surges. Instrumentation/Controls. Readouts shall be digital and/or via display touch screen. The control and display panels and each instrument or control shall be designed to allow removal from the front of the test stand by one person. Such panels may be hinged at the bottom or sides in order to gain access to mounting fixtures. All electrical/electrical-mechanical instruments and controls shall be provided with non-solder connections to permit easy installation and removal of the panels. The test stand shall indicate when a facility service is not sufficient for test stand operation and display its status in such cases. UUT Measurements. Flow shall be measured by turbine type flow meters. Flow measurement indicating systems shall provide selection of units for readout. Units available, at a minimum, shall be: liters per minute, cubic centimeters per minute, pounds per hour and gallons per minute. Each flow measurement system shall be designed to operate with the test fluid at the required density, viscosity and temperature limits. Pressure measuring and indicating systems shall provide readout in psig, psid and inches of water. Other measurements include: temperature in degrees Centigrade and Fahrenheit and time in minutes and seconds. Calibration. If required, calibration taps shall be provided on the front panel for calibration of pressure transducers. Safety. The test stand shall not present any hazards to the operator. Provisions for the safety of personnel shall be incorporated to the maximum extent possible with regard to anticipated operating conditions and capability of operating personnel. Warning labels shall be provided at hazardous locations inside and outside the test stand as necessary to comply with OSHA, ASME pressure vessel code and NEC codes. Operator and Maintenance Personnel Protection. All components and lines containing test fluid exceeding 100 deg F shall be insulated to protect operating and maintenance personnel from burns. All control handles, knobs and similar devices shall be maintained below 100 deg F. A tempered safety glass or equivalent shield shall be provided at the sink area to protect the operator from inadvertent leakage of high pressure or hot test fluid that exceeds 100 deg F. A containment shield shall also be provided for protection from component failure during pressure testing. Guards. Suitable guards shall be provided over pressurized hoses and moving parts such as belts, chains, gears and linkages with which the operator may be exposed to or come in contact with. Guards shall allow the operator to inspect the UUT from three sides during tests. Sharp Edges. Sharp edges, projection and hinged devices with hazardous characteristics shall be avoided in the design and construction of the stand. Hot Test Fluid. Hot test fluid (test fluid temperature above 97% of the fluid flash point) shall be permitted only when required by the UUT to be tested. The temperature of the test fluid shall not exceed 80% of its auto-ignition temperature. Pressure Relief. When the test stand is manually or automatically shut down, all internal pressures will be automatically relieved. Sound Attenuation (noise levels). Sound levels shall be no more than 75 dbA at the operator?s location. Interlocks. Where there is more that one motor in the test stand and possible damage may be caused by the stoppage of any one motor, interlocks shall be provided so that the stoppage of one motor in the circuit will not endanger or damage the test stand. Interlocks shall be provided to ensure proper sequencing of components during start-up and shutdown to prevent damage to the test stand. Automatic Interlocks. Where air purging, cooling water, hydraulic or lubrications systems are required for test stand components, the controls for these systems shall automatically shut down the test stand to prevent damage to the test stand or unsafe conditions due to operator error, low fluid level, over temperature or over/ under pressure conditions. If the test stand automatically shuts down, the reason for shutdown shall be displayed on the control panel. Emergency Stop Switches. A minimum of one emergency switch shall be provided on test stands having a maximum length of 8 feet. A minimum of two emergency switches shall be provided on test stands greater than 8 feet in length. Emergency switches shall be red, palm operated, push button type and shall be located at the normal operator position(s). Each emergency switch shall de-energize all electrical, air, water and hydraulic systems in the stand. Fire Suppression The test stand shall come equipped with a carbon dioxide fire suppression system. System shall activate automatically and manually. Manual activation switches shall be provided next to each stop button. The activated system shall also notify the building fire alarm system with 24VDC. Human Engineering. Murphy Proof. Where improper installation of an item could cause malfunctioning of that item or system, in which it is installed, it shall be a design objective that the item can only be installed in its proper operating position. Human Engineering. Only one operator shall be required to install a UUT and operate the test stand. The test stand design shall prevent fatigue or strain of the operator during a work shift. The test stand design shall be such as to prevent excessive or unreasonable fatigue or strain of the operator during a regular work shift. Handles and controls shall be sized and located for ease of use and shall not endanger the operator during test stand operation. Instrumentation and controls required to perform UUT testing shall be arranged to afford maximum visibility and operation of all instruments from one operator position with a minimum amount of effort by the operator. Identification Marking. Metal identification nameplates shall be permanently attached to the exterior of the test stand and any separate modules, sections and control boxes. These plates and their markings will be durable and able to withstand any cleaning procedure. The nameplates shall be marked using engraving or metal stamps and filled with black engraver?s ink. Depth of marking shall be 0.004 to 0.010 inch. Character size shall be at least 3/16 inch. The identification plates will contain: manufacturer?s name, stand model and/or part number, nomenclature, CAGE code, national stock number (if available), serial number (if applicable) and basic operating characteristics and requirements of the test stand, module, section or control box. All metal labels used to identify ports, controls, readouts, etc. will be durable and will not fade or break due to normal test stand operation and maintenance. Characters used for labels will be etched or stamped as above. All pressure hoses will be marked with diameter size and capacity rating. All wires will be marked with size and capacity rating. Fluid filling locations will be marked with fluid type and the reservoir?s capacity. Maintainability Requirements. The stand shall be designed so that it minimizes the effort required for maintenance. All maintenance, servicing, calibration and adjustments shall be capable of being performed using common hand tools and equipment commonly expected in shops doing maintenance of similar equipment. No major components shall be located or installed so as to make it necessary to remove a second major component to repair/replace the first. Major components are defined as compressors, pumps, motors, heat exchangers, storage tanks and filters. The design and selection of disconnecting means for wires, tubing and control cables shall be that incorrect assembly is avoided. Access to all components shall be provided by hand opened, removable panels and doors. Maintainability Demonstration. Accessibility of test stand components for servicing, removal, testing, maintenance and replacement will be demonstrated by the contractor at the factory prior to shipment. The Government reserves the right to request removal and replacement demonstration of selected components. Removal/ replacement of filters, transducers and flow meters and resetting of circuit breakers shall be demonstrated. No peculiar or unique tools shall be required for servicing, maintenance or repair of the test stand. Mean Time to Repair. The test stand shall be designed and constructed to achieve scheduled or corrective maintenance, including troubleshooting or calibration, with a mean time to repair (MTTR) of three hours or less and a maximum time to repair of four hours at the 95th percentile at the operational level. No more than two technicians shall be required simultaneously for any maintenance task. PLEASE SEE MODIFICATION # 1 FOR CONTINUATION OF THIS RFP PLEASE SEE MODIFICATION # 1 FOR CONTINUATION OF THIS RFP PLEASE SEE MODIFICATION # 1 FOR CONTINUATION OF THIS RFP
- Place of Performance
- Address: Naval Air Depot Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL
- Zip Code: 32212-0016
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 32212-0016
- Record
- SN00244766-W 20030124/030122213657 (fbodaily.com)
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