SOLICITATION NOTICE
23 -- Realistic Battle Environments Shielded Trailers for the Electronic Proving Ground (EPG), Fort Huachuca, Arizona 85613
- Notice Date
- 8/23/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- ACA, White Sands Missile Range, Directorate of Contracting, Bldg 143, 2nd Floor, Crozier Street, White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002-5201
- ZIP Code
- 88002-5201
- Solicitation Number
- W9124Q-05-R-EPGSHR
- Response Due
- 8/30/2005
- Archive Date
- 10/29/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Electronic Proving Ground, Fort Huachuca, Arizona is soliciting proposals for the following requirement: Realistic Battle Environments Shielded Trailers. Requirements: These trailer will be used to house high power amplifiers, signal generator, probes interface and personnel both for storage and testing. Quantity: 4. Size: 7 ft wide by 18 ft long, ceiling height 7 ft, wheel wells inboard. Trailers must be towed by a standard he avy duty ? or 1 ton pickup truck. Weight: Must be able to carry own weight (which includes shielding, air conditioning, power systems, waveguide, etc) plus 3500 pounds. Air conditioning: 2 11,000 BTU rooftop mounted systems. Power: 1 Trailer will req uire 3 phase 208 Volts AC, 300 Amp service 3 additional trailers will require 3 phase, 208 Volts AC, 200 amp service. Insulation: Line and insulate walls, ceiling, end cap, and doors. Doors: Double swing out doors in rear and single 36 side door. S TATEMENT OF WORK. 1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS applies to this section, with the additions and modifications specified herein. Design and fabricate RF Shielded Equipment Trailer (RFSET) in accordance with applicable De partment of Transportation (DOT) and MIL-STD 285 standards. Provide RFSET complete with power line filters, power distribution panel, telephone/signal line filters, RF shielded air vents, coaxial-cables, lighting fixtures, and door assembly. Provide each i tem with fittings and hardware necessary for a complete and operable RFSET. Where two or more units of the same type, class, and size of equipment are required, units shall be products of a single manufacturer. 1.2.1 Mechanical Work Provide complete RFSET including adequate cooling system work specified in Section 13930 and 15801 and as shown. (Provided by others) 1.2.2 Electrical Work Provide complete RFSET conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code. 1.3 SUBMITTALS Customers technical rep resentative requires approval of the following Manufacturer's Instructions Radio frequency shielded enclosure Operation and Maintenance Data RFSET, Data Package 2 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA Indicating gross weight and allowable loads of RFSET including permissible weights of equipment that can be mounted on the floor and walls. Include prescribed method of attaching metal shielding, cleaning of seams and contact fingers, installing metallic items penetrating the shielding material without decreasing the attenuation characteristics. Closeout Submittals Submit a complete set of RFSET assembly drawings. 1.4 RELIABILITY Reliability to maintain high shielding effectiveness for long term usage with minimum maintenance shall be stressed throughout the design an d fabrication of the specified RFSET. Particular attention shall be paid to the total project so that corrosion and the installation of electrical service, power line filters, ventilation and connector panels do not derate the required shielding effectiven ess. The enclosures will be subject to varying moveable live floor loads and use of the ventilation system and ac power line filters. 1.5 DELIVERY AND STORAGE Deliver materials to the job site in undamaged condition. Store material to ensure proper alignme nt, and protect material against dampness and accumulated moisture before and after delivery. Store materials under cover in a well-ventilated enclosure, and do not allow materials to be exposed to extreme changes in temperature and humidity. SD-02 Shop Dr awings; G The design drawings for the RFSET shall be prepared by a commercial trailer manufacture and shielding manufacturer/fabricator experienced in the insta llation of electro magnetic interference (EMI) shielded enclosures and who has supervised the installation of two such enclosures which have operated satisfactorily. Prior to commencing work, and as a condition of continuing work, forward to the customers technical representative information demonstrating such experience. All drawings shall be approved by customers technical representative prior to the commencement of work. Product Data Power Distribution Panel RF filters Shielded air vents Lighting fixtu res Test Reports Door static load test Door sag test Swinging door closure test EMI factory tests for line filters Attenuation testing Certificates Performance test plan Qualifications of shielding enclosure testing agency Qualifications of installation su pervision personnel Components of shielded enclosure individually and as a system, meet specified attenuation requirements. 1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE 1.6.1 Certifications 1.6.1.1 Performance Test Plan Submit a performance test plan for MIL-STD 285 testing of t he RFSET.The test plan shall include tester qualifications, equipment listings (including calibration dates and antenna factors), and proposed test report format. The test plan shall indicate the proposed duration of the tests following installation of the RFSET. The customer technical representative may be available for these final acceptance tests. Results of EMI shield testing shall be submitted to the customer technical representative in the EMI Shielding Test Final Report. 1.6.1.2 Qualifications of t he Shielding Enclosure Testing Agency Submit the experience and qualifications of an independent testing agency for review and approval. The testing agency shall have recent experience in MIL-STD 285 shielded enclosure testing and shall list where and when the experience was obtained. Certify that laboratory is equipped and staffed to perform field tests of RF shielded enclosures and performs the tests as a normal service. Certify that test equipment has been calibrated within the last 12 months. 1.6.1.3 Do or Static Load Test The door and its frame shall be installed normally and opened 90 degrees. A load of 80 lb. load shall beapplied uniformly at the entire bottom edge of the door for at least 10 minutes. The door will not be considered acceptable if this load causes breakage, failure, or permanent deformation which varies the clearance between door leaf and stops to vary more than 1/8inch from the original dimension. 1.6.1.4 Door Sag Test The door and its frame shall be installed normally and opened 90 deg rees. Two 50 pound weights, one on each side of the door, shall be suspended from the door within 5 inches of the outer edge for at least 10 minutes. The door will not be considered acceptable if this test causes breakage, failure, or permanent deformation which varies the clearance between the door leaf and floor frame more than 1/8 inch from its original dimension. 1.6.1.5 Swinging Door Closure Test Door shall be operated 100 complete open-close cycles. The door will not be acceptable if closure test caus es any breakage, failure, or permanent deformation that causes the clearance between door and door frame to vary more than 1/4 inch from the original dimension. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 SHIELDED ENCLOSURE CHARACTERISTICS 2.1.1 Radio Frequency Interference Atten uation The attenuation and shielding effectiveness requirements apply to the finished RFSET and enclosure's components when all power line filters are installed and carrying current, ventilation systems are operating, the coaxial connector panels capped, a nd shielded doors are in normal operating position. Provide enclosure having the following minimum magnetic, electric, and plane wave attenuation: Magnetic - 60 dB at 10 KHz to 200 KHz Electric - 60 dB from one KHz to 50 MHz Plane Wave 60 dB 50 MHz to 1 GHz 30-60 dB between 1 GHz and 18 GHz 2.1.2 Sound Transmission Class (STC) Not Applicable 2.2 STEEL AND WELDING MATERIALS 2.2.1 Shielding Steel Steel shall be n on-corrosive sheets 24 Gauge or greater. 2.2.2 Welding Electrodes Not Applicable 2.2.3 Floor Provide shielded steel floor that is flat and free from warping and buckling to support the intended floor finish without damage under design traffic and loads. 2. 2.3.1 Subfloor Provide sub floor that is flat and free from warping and buckling to support the intended floor finish without damage under design traffic and loads. 2.4 DOOR ASSEMBLIES The RFSET door shall be non sagging and non warping and shall afford sh ielded effectiveness equal to the rest of the enclosure when the door is closed. Provide at least one row of RF finger stock or gasket around the shielded door or door frame. The fingers that form a contact between the door and door frame shall be located to minimize from damage due to physical contact. 2.4.1 Finger Stock The finger stock and or gaskets shall be secured to the door or frame without using special tools or soldering or adhesives and shall have a minimum overlap of 2 inches. 2.4.2 Latching Typ e Heavy Duty upper / lower cam latch and handle, with ? diameter pad lock hasp. 2.5 LINE FILTERS 2.5.1 Power Line FiltersRADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE POWER LINE FILTERS will be rated at current and voltages specified above. 2.5.2 Telephone and Signal Lin e Filters Filters shall have an insertion loss of 60 dB in the frequency range of 10 kHz to 1 GHz and 40 60 dB 1 GHz to 18 GHz measured according to MIL-STD-285, full load condition. Filters shall have a pass band of 0 KHz to 3 KHz with a characteristic impedance of 600 ohms. 2.6 WAVEGUIDE-TYPE AIR VENTS Provide honeycomb type with cores fabricated of brass or steel. Each waveguide shall be electrically and mechanically bonded to adjacent waveguides. Air vents shall be a permanent part of the shielded enc losure and shall have a shielding effectiveness equal to that of the total enclosure. Static pressure drop through the vents shall not exceed 0.02 inch water gage at an air velocity of 600 feet per minute. 2.7 GROUNDING STUD RFSET shall have a permanently installed, solid brass or bronze grounding stud complete with hardware and jamb nuts located in the entrance plate. The stud shall be 1/2 inch diameter double-threaded bolt which allows a full 2 inch running thread inside and outside of the shielded enclos ure. 2.8 SERVICE ENTRANCE PLATES (SET-UP PANELS) Shall be minimum 1/8 inch thick steel, sized 12 by 12 inches and shall have a 1/4 inch extruded brass frame for mounting to shielded enclosure wall panel. 2.9 NAMEPLATES Major components of equipment shall h ave manufacturer's name, address, catalog number, model, style, and type on a plate securely and conspicuously attached to each item of equipment. Nameplates for electrical apparatus shall conform to NEMA standards. 2.10 LIGHTING Provide lighting fixtures as indicated by customers technical representative. . 2.11 COAXIAL CABLE PENETRATIONS For each coaxial cable entering the shielded enclosures, provide RF waveguide threaded insert with cap and chain on shielded room side of enclosure. PART 3 EXECUTIONS 3.1 SHIELDING STEEL INSTALLATION Install in strict accordance with the shielding manufacturer's/fabricator's recommendations. Exercise care while handling and installing shielding steel to ensure against damage. Clean exposed surfaces of dirt, finger marks , and foreign matter resulting from manufacturing processes, handling, or installation. Inside the enclosure, mount items including boxes, conduits, fixtures, and switches directly to the structural steel members. Locate electrical conduits as close to RF shielding as possible. If materials and equipment penetrate the shielded enclosure, seam weld or solder materials and equipment to both surfaces or shielding steel. 3.1.1 Surface Preparation Clean and buff surfaces to ensure firm contact with shielding ste el. Remove paint or other coverings on mating surfaces. 3.3 LINE FILTERS Provide filters for incoming electrical power lines, including neutrals, and for incomi ng telephone and signal lines. Support filters independently of the shielding. 3.4 WAVEGUIDE-TYPE AIR VENTS Provide each inlet and return air duct with the number and size of waveguide-type air vents at each location where the ducts enter the RFSET. 3.5 CO NDUCTOR INSTALLATION Provide filtered conductors in conduit, except for coaxial cable, from filter to shielding and penetrate the enclosure through steel conduits. 3.6 GROUNDING Extend the grounding stud through and weld stud to the electrical power panel with a minimum No. 4 AWG insulated stranded copper conductor to effectively serve as a single grounding point for the completely assembled RFSET 3.7 SERVICE ENTRANCE PLATE Install RF connectors from coaxial cable and other RF shielded cable on entrance pla te. Soft solder connectors to the plate. If location of plate is not indicated, mount plate in wall panel adjacent to power line filters. 3.8 FIELD TESTS 3.8.3 Attenuation Testing Furnish the services of an independent testing laboratory, approved by the C ontracting Officer, to test the shielded enclosure. Final acceptance testing will be by the Government. Conduct the final shielding acceptance test after penetrations have been completed, specifically including electrical and other utility penetrations. In addition, the Contractor may schedule a complete or abbreviated test to verify that the shielding assembly is adequate prior to conducting final shielding acceptance test. (Provided by CSI) 3.8.3.1 Test Procedure, Frequencies, and Equipment The test proce dure, frequencies, and equipment shall be as specified in MIL-STD 285 plus the additional frequencies specified in the contract. Perform the test as soon as possible after completion of the RFSET, including installation of services, power / telephone /sign al lines, RF filters, and waveguide vents. Conduct test with doors closed and the filters under normal load conditions. 3.8.3.2 Additional Test Points Measure additional test points beyond those specified in MIL-STD 285. Test points include the periphery o f doors and covers, handles, latches, power filter penetrations, air vent filters, telephone and control line filter penetrations, and points of penetration by pipes, tubes, and bolts. 3.8.3 Attenuation Testing Furnish the services of an independent testin g laboratory, approved by the Contracting Officer, to test the shielded enclosure. Final acceptance testing will be by the Government. Conduct the final shielding acceptance test after penetrations have been completed, specifically including electrical and other utility penetrations. In addition, the Contractor may schedule a complete or abbreviated test to verify that the shielding assembly is adequate prior to conducting final shielding acceptance test. (Provided by CSI) 3.8.3.1 Test Procedure, Frequencie s, and EquipmentThe test procedure, frequencies, and equipment shall be as specified in IEEE Std 299 plus the additional frequencies specified in the contract. Perform the test as soon as possible after completion of the shielded enclosure, including insta llation of services, power/telephone/signal lines, RF filters, and waveguide vents. Conduct test with doors closed and the filters under normal load conditions. (Provided by CSI)3.8.3.2 Additional Test Points Measure additional test points beyond those spe cified in IEEE Std 299. Test points include the periphery of doors and covers, handles, latches, power filter penetrations, air vent filters, telephone and control line filter penetrations, and points of penetration by pipes, tubes, and bolts. (Provided by CSI) FOB Destination (Fort Huachuca, Arizona 85613). Payment will be made by Government Credit Card under Net 30 Terms. Offers are due no later than 1200 hours, Mountain Standard Time, Tuesday, 30 August 2005 and shall be submitted electronically at v irginia.miller@epg.army.mil. EVALUATION CRITERIA / PROCEDURES: Offers will be evaluated based on the following best value criteria in descending order of import ance: Meeting the Requirement, Proposed Delivery Schedule, Past Performance and Price. For additional information, contact Virginia J. Miller, Contracting Officer, at (520) 538-3978, (520) 559-2921 or virginia.miller@epg.army.mil. The Synopsis/ solicit ation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-22 and 2001-23. This is a Small Business Set Aside. The NAICs is 333924. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.21 2-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial items, and 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items, applies to the acquisition. Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, and furnish Offeror's Federal Tax Identification Number, Cage Code, Central Contractor Registration Number, DUNS Number and applicable FSC Codes with this offer. FAR Clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Te rms and Conditions Required Implementing Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns. The government reserves the right to select for award, all, some, or none of the pr oposals received in response to this announcement.
- Place of Performance
- Address: ACA, Southern Region, Electronic Proving Ground (EPG) Banister Hall, SFCA-SR-WS, 2000 Arizona Street Fort Huachuca AZ
- Zip Code: 85613
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 85613
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