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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 19, 2009 FBO #2917
MODIFICATION

K -- Engine Test Cell Upgrade & Sustainment, Building 100, USCG Aviation Logistics Center, Elizabeth City, NC

Notice Date

11/17/2009
 

Notice Type

Modification/Amendment
 

NAICS

488190 — Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
 

Contracting Office

Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer, USCG Aviation Logistics Center, HU25, HH65, H60J, C130, ESD, IOD, ISD, CASA or ALD, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 27909-5001, United States
 

ZIP Code

27909-5001
 

Solicitation Number

HSCG38-10-R-410009
 

Point of Contact

Ginger G Woodington,
 

E-Mail Address

ginger.g.woodington@uscg.mil
(ginger.g.woodington@uscg.mil)
 

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Total Small Business
 

Description

Q38: Is there an existing transducer enclosure for pressure transducers? Will it or the transducers be re-used? A38: There is currently an enclosure for the pressure transducers in both test cells. The minimum requirements for the upgrade shall consist of replacement of the pressure subsystem including both the hydraulic and the pneumatic systems. The enclosure is not addressed in the SOO. See SOO Section 2.0. Q39: Are there any connection boxes for sensors or power to the engine? A39: There are currently enclosures for the pressure transducers in both test cells as well as raceways for electrical, temperature, and pressure lines. In the ATF3 test cell there are also a Hoffman type 12 electrical junction box, a hoist controls box, and an adapter controls box. The T700 also has connection boxes for the vibration system, and the camera controls. Q40: Will the contractor provide all new sensors or re-use existing? Pressure Transducers; Thermocouples; RTD's; Load Cells; Frequency pickups A40: The minimum requirements for the upgrade shall consist of replacement of the Engine Monitoring Sensor System to include temperature, pressure (hydraulic and pneumatic), and vibration systems. See SOO Section 2.0. The upgrade should also include the Load Cell system. See SOO Section 5.0. Q41: What kind of power is available within the facility? Voltage? Current? DC/AC? A41: The main power is supplied to the test cells through a 250 amp 480/277 Volt 3 PH. 4W. main breaker in the Motor Control Center, drawing T22 of Engine Test & Repair Facility plans. This supplies power to the motors, pumps, Toshiba 4200 FA 3 phase 30 kVA uninterruptable power system, which provides power to both test cell consoles, and a 28.5 Vdc 400 amp DC rectifier that provides power to the starters of the ATF3 and LTS-101 test cells. Q42: Is it programmable/selectable? A42: No. Q43: What is the condition of the current hardware? A43: The current hardware is in minimally acceptable condition. Q44: Will clean 120VAC be provided for the control console? A44: There is currently a 3 phase 30 kVA Toshiba 4200 FA uninterruptable power system providing power to both test cells. Q45: Is external Ethernet access desired? Does the contractor provide LAN drops for the Ethernet connection? A45: The minimum requirements for the upgrade do not address external Ethernet connections. Q46: What is the current model and manufacturer of the current vibration system? A46: The ATF3's current vibration system is manufactured by Vibro-Meter. There is also a Helitune RT5 JS+ which is used to balance the fan. The T700 vibration system uses an Endevco charge converter, P/N 2777A-2-10, to provide an input to a CMCP530A-100V-10R-H2500-L10 vibration velocity monitor that provides an input to the ADAS system. Q47: Do instrumentation cabinets need to be NEMA12 (plant floor) or laboratory grade? A47: The minimum requirements for the upgrade require the cabinets meet NEC and federal regulations. Current instrumentation in the control room is housed in Optima R series cabinets. Electronics used inside the test cell is housed in NEMA 12 enclosures. Q48: How much existing test cell wiring can be re-used? A48: None. Q49: Does the USCG test T700 Series engines using calculated air flow? A49: The USCG does not use calculated air flow to test T700engines. Q50: Can the existing test cell fuel conditioning and delivery units be reused? (flow meters, connectors, hoses, etc.) A50: Possibly if they are sustainable and meet the requirements as stated in the SOO. In accordance with the SOO section 2, Scope, paragraph 2. The objective is to enable ALC to have a modernized test cell facility to meet OEM Standards and support the United States Coast Guard engines for the next decade. Our goal is to utilize the latest versions of sustainable "Commercial-off-the-shelf" (COTS) technology. Award recipient should project sustainability of selected equipment, hardware, software, and spare parts for a term of at least 5 years from Test Cell Upgrade Acceptance. Q51: Are the fuel system safeties reusable? A51: Maybe if they are sustainable and meet the requirements as stated in the SOO. In accordance with the SOO section 2, Scope, paragraph 2. The objective is to enable ALC to have a modernized test cell facility to meet OEM Standards and support the United States Coast Guard engines for the next decade. Our goal is to utilize the latest versions of sustainable "Commercial-off-the-shelf" (COTS) technology. Award recipient should project sustainability of selected equipment, hardware, software, and spare parts for a term of at least 5 years from Test Cell Upgrade Acceptance. Q52: To what degree are the electronic fuel system controls required to be separated and made independent? A52: Ideally the system should be modified to single power control point for activation of the one shared fuel pump and supply system. Each test cell should maintain control of its own flow control valves, monitoring system, and meters. Q53: Is there a specification for the fuel system controls change? A53: No, ideally the system should be modified to single power control point for activation of the one shared fuel pump and supply system. Each test cell should maintain control of its own flow control valves, monitoring system, and meters. In accordance with the SOO section 2, Scope, paragraph 2. The objective is to enable ALC to have a modernized test cell facility to meet OEM Standards and support the United States Coast Guard engines for the next decade. Our goal is to utilize the latest versions of sustainable "Commercial-off-the-shelf" (COTS) technology. Award recipient should project sustainability of selected equipment, hardware, software, and spare parts for a term of at least 5 years from Test Cell Upgrade Acceptance. Q54: Please provide electrical drawings available for existing system? A54: In accordance with the SOO section 3, Government Documents, paragraph 3. All GE and Honeywell technical manuals are proprietary to the OEM. The Contractor must be able to obtain independently. In addition to the above mentioned manuals the ASE, CMR, Vibro-meter, and Helitune manuals are also proprietary. Q55: Are the drawings up to date or do they need to be recreated electronically? A55: Most of the drawings have not been updated and are not in electronic format. On page 6 of the SOO under DRAWINGS, it states that copies of the Facility Drawings will be provided to the contractor through the Contracting Officer. These drawings were uploaded to the FBO site. Q56: Are fuel delivery drawings available for existing system? A56: Most of the original building drawings have not been updated and are not currently available in an electronic format. On page 6 of the SOO under DRAWINGS, it states that copies of the Facility Drawings will be provided to the contractor through the Contracting Officer. These drawings were uploaded to the FBO site. Q57: Are existing mechanical drawings available? A57: Most of the original building drawings have not been updated and are not currently available in an electronic format. On page 6 of the SOO under DRAWINGS, it states that copies of the Facility Drawings will be provided to the contractor through the Contracting Officer. These drawings were uploaded to the FBO site. Q58: Are existing facilities drawings available? A58: Most of the original building drawings have not been updated and are not currently available in an electronic format. On page 6 of the SOO under DRAWINGS, it states that copies of the Facility Drawings will be provided to the contractor through the Contracting Officer. These drawings were uploaded to the FBO site. Q59: Are existing water/air/fire systems drawings available? A59: Most of the original building drawings have not been updated and are not currently available in an electronic format. On page 6 of the SOO under DRAWINGS, it states that copies of the Facility Drawings will be provided to the contractor through the Contracting Officer. These drawings were uploaded to the FBO site. Q60: How much field wiring will be re-used vs. new? A60: None of the existing test cell wiring maybe reused. Q61: Can we re-use air inlets and outlets without modification? A61: Reuse of the air inlets and outlets would be dependent upon the contractors proposed solution to testing the engines. Q62: Can we-use test fixturing, hoist systems? A62: Please define use and the word fixturing. Q63: To what degree is "Test Cell component Inter-Changeability between the two Test Cells is required." (Reference Section 2) applied? Does this just refer to componentry as in the water cooling system or to actual product test interchangeability? A63: In accordance with the SOO section 5.5 DESIGN, both Test cells are required to have interchangeable current versions of operating systems, hardware, software, peripherals and electronic devices. Interchangeable parts and components should be used wherever possible between the two test cells. They are also required to provide identical user interface and console set-up. Q64: What are the data reporting requirements? If this is not listed in the test specification can you document these separately? A64: Please see the SOO sections 5.1 DATA COLLECTION and 5.3 DATA RECORDING. Q65: What is the current operating condition of the existing ATF3-6 test cell hoists? The SOO states a requirement to have these components replaced. Is the requirement to replace both hoists trolley units or is the scope limited to only the hoist interface and controls? A65: The current operating condition of the existing ATF3-6 test cell hoists is minimally acceptable. In accordance with the SOO section 5.0 REQUIREMENTS, This upgrade should include, but is not limited to, the following systems: 24. Hoist System and Controls. Q66: What is the load rating for each hoist? A66: The load rating for each hoist is 3000lbs. Q67: What is the Coast Guards preferred method of T700/ CT7 engine handling and transport within the test cell? A67: The USCG seeks innovative solutions to handling and transporting engines within the test cell. Q68: Section 5 of the SOO mentions "refurbishment" for the ATF3 adapters and inlet bell. Please clarify what you mean by "refurbishment." This is very open ended and could result in a wide range of scope and price. A68: In accordance with the SOO section 5.0 REQUIREMENTS, This upgrade should include, but is not limited to, the following systems: 3. Electrical: (Test Cell and Adapters), 5. Pneumatic: (Test Cell and Adapters), 6. Hydraulic: (Test Cell and Adapters), 7. Sensor: (RTD's, Pressure, and Temperature), and 26. Test Cell Adapter Refurbishment (ATF3 Only). The USCG seeks innovative solutions to refurbishing the Adapters. Q69: Does the Coast Guard have drawings of your existing FOD screen? If so, will these be made available to contractors? A69: The USCG does not have any current drawings for the FOD screen. Q70: Does the coast Guard have a T700 bellmouth suitable for use with a water break dynamometer? If so, please send pictures of the bellmouth. A70: The bellmouth that the USCG currently uses is currently used with the T24 test stand, which has an air dynamometer. The inner nozzle P/N is 21C7726P12 and the outer nozzle P/N is 21C7726P17. Q71: What type of coupling shaft does the Coast Guard have for connecting the T700 to the dynamometer? A71: The torque shaft is P/N 21C7363P02. Q72 : Is it correct to assume that the required software changes and all other modifications to the ATF3 test cell and any additional equipment and fixtures necessary to support the testing of another engine using the ATF3 test cell are not within the current scope of work? A72: Yes. Q73: The SOO requires that the Inlet Bell for the ATF3-6-4 engine be refurbished. Has the existing Inlet Bell been evaluated by the OEM or other qualified source to assess the present metallurgical condition and define the exact nature of required repairs? A73: No. Q74: Is there a preference for the type of dynamometer loading system for the T-700 test cell: Air, Water or Electrical? A74: No. The USCG is looking for innovative solutions to testing jet engines. Solutions will be evaluated on their technical merit. The current air dynamometer is expensive to maintain, overhaul, or replace. Q75: Does your team have drawings for the hot duct and bypass duct on the ATF3? A75: Yes, but they contain proprietary information belonging to Garrett Airesearch Manufacturing Company and they are marked "FOR REFERENCE ONLY". Q76: Can you please provide the model number for your test cell cameras? A76: The ATF3 test cell has a COHU model 1620B-Z06N and the T700 uses a Pelco model EH5520-1 with a Toshiba camera and a Computar TV zoom lens. Q77: Is the Toshiba backup power supply available for reuse? A77: Yes. Q78: Are the acoustic baffles still in place in the T700 cell as shown in the 400185 drawing, Sheet 53? A78: Yes. Q79: Is the diffuser/blast basket in the T700 cell shown in drawing 400185, Sheet 53 still in place? A79: The diffuser/blast basket was removed when the system was upgraded to the T700.
 

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Place of Performance

Address: United States Coast Guard Base, 1664 Weeksville Road, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 27909, United States

Zip Code: 27909
 

Record

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