ABRASIVE WATERJET CUTTING CENTER

This solicitation is issued as unrestricted. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 333515. This announcement serves to notify offerors that the government contemplates awarding a firm-fixed-price contract resulting from this solicitation for the product defined herein. Prospective offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation and any amendments. It is offerors' responsibility to monitor the FedBizOpps website for the release of any amendments to this solicitation. In consideration of satisfactory performance of the work as described throughout this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a fixed price for each CLIN (if exercised). If the options are exercised, funding will be obligated by modification to the contract. The base period and option periods are priced as follows: Contract Period 120 days after award Fixed Price CLIN 1 Abrasive Water Jet Cutting Table Payment shall be made upon the delivery and acceptance of the product with installment and training required in accordance with the following payment schedule: Description/Specifications/Statement of Work PURCHASE DESCRIPTION For ABRASIVE WATERJET CUTTING CENTER 1.0 SCOPE 1.1 Scope: The following establishes the minimum requirements for the purchase of an abrasive waterjet machine with equipment and accessories specified herein. 2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS U. S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 29 CFR 1910 - General Industry, OSHA Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910), 1998 or most recent edition. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) NFPA-79 - Electrical Standards for Industrial Machinery, 1997 or most recent edition. ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE (EIA) STANDARD EIA TIA/EIA-232-F - Interface between Data Terminal Equipment and Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment Employing Serial Binary Data Interchange, 1997 or most recent edition. AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD INSTITUTE ANSI/NEMA MG-1 - National Standards for Motors and Generators, 1998 or most recent edition ANSI/NFPA/JIC T2.24.1 - Hydraulic Fluid Power-Systems Standard for Stationary Industrial Machinery, 1991 or most recent edition. 2.2 Order of Precedence: In the event of a conflict between the text of this specification and the reference cited herein, the text of this specification takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exception has been obtained. 3.0 REQUIREMENTS 3.1 General: The waterjet abrasive cutting machine shall be new (not a prototype) and one of the manufacturer's standard current production models capable of operations in accordance with the requirements herein. The machine shall be complete, so that when connected to the utilities identified herein, it can be used for any function for which it is designed and constructed. Designs with separate catcher tank (independent of cutting unit) will not be allowed. 3.1.1 Measuring/Indicating Devices: All measuring and indicating devices such as dial indicators, pressure gages, temperature indicators, depth stops, and other similar devices used on the machine shall be graduated in dual, inch-pound units. Marking on all measuring and indicating devices shall be permanently and legibly engraved or etched on a non-glare background. All dials and other type indicating devices shall be securely mounted in place. Such devices shall be located so as to allow reading from the operator's normal workstation. 3.1.2 Safety and Health: Covers, guards, and other safety devices shall be provided for all parts of the machine that present safety hazards. The safety devices shall not interfere with the operation of the machine. The safety devices shall prevent unintentional contact with the guarded part and shall be removable to facilitate inspection, maintenance, and repair of the parts. All machine parts, components, mechanisms, and assemblies furnished on the machine shall comply with all of the requirements of 29 CFR 1910. 3.1.3 Caution-Warning Plates: Corrosion resistant "Caution" or "Warning" plates shall be securely attached to the equipment in visible locations, with any safety precautions to be observed by the operator or maintenance personnel permanently marked on the plates. 3.1.4 Audible Noise: Audible noise emitted by the equipment under no load shall not exceed 80 dBA at the operator's workstation or at any other point at a distance of three (3) feet from the equipment as measured on the "A" weighted scale of a standard Type II sound level meter. Please provide factory specification for audible noise. 3.1.5 Prohibited Materials: Asbestos, mercury, lithium or polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) shall not be used in any part or component of the system. Lithium batteries used in the computer system are exempt from this requirement. 3.1.6 Environmental Protection: The machine shall be so designed and constructed that under the operating, service, transportation and storage conditions described herein, the machine shall not emit materials hazardous to the ecological system as prescribed by federal, state, or local statutes in effect at location of installation. 3.1.7 Nameplate: A corrosion resistant metal nameplate identifying the machine shall be securely attached to the machine. The nameplate shall contain the following information: Nomenclature Contractor's Name Contractor's Model Designation Contractor's Serial Number Power Input (volts, total amps, phase) Date of Manufacture 3.2 Construction: The abrasive waterjet cutting machine shall be constructed of parts which are new, without defects, and free of repairs. The cutting axes and tank shall be one unit to guarantee the cutting accuracy listed herein. The machine structure shall be capable of withstanding all forces encountered during operation of the machine at its maximum rating and capacity without distortion. Processes such as welding, plugging, or filling with solder or paste shall not be used for reclaiming any defective part(s). All screws, pins, bolts, and other fasteners shall be installed in a manner as to prevent change of tightness. The machine shall be manufactured, tested and shipped as a complete unit from the manufacturer's location within the USA. 3.2.1 Castings/Forgings: All castings/forgings shall be free from defects, scale, or mismatching. Processes such as welding, peening, plugging, or filling with solders or paste shall not be used on casting or forgings for reclaiming any parts of the machine. 3.2.2 Welding, Brazing or Soldering: Welding, brazing or soldering shall be employed only where those operations are included in fabrication of the original design. These operations shall not be employed as repair measures for defective parts. 3.2.3 Surfaces: All surfaces of castings, forgings, molded parts, stampings and welded parts shall be clean and free from sand, dirt, fins, sprues, flux, and other harmful or extraneous materials. External surfaces shall be smooth, and all edges shall be either rounded or beveled unless sharpness is required to perform a function. 3.2.4 Gears: All gears and pinions, shall be designed and manufactured of a suitable ferrous material with proper width and size to transmit full-rated torque and horsepower throughout the speed ranges without failure for the expected service life of the machine. All parts shall be of the Original equipment manufacturer. 3.2.5 Painting: The machine shall be painted in accordance with the manufacturer's commercial practice. Yellow or orange safety color-coding shall be used for designating physical hazards. 3.2.6 Threads: All threaded parts used on the machine and its related attachments and accessories shall conform to FED-STD-H28. 3.2.7 Interchangeability: All replaceable parts shall be Original Equipment Manufacturer to definite standards, tolerances and clearances in order that any such parts of a particular type or model can be replaced or adjusted without modification of the equipment. 3.2.8 Maintainability: The machine shall be designed and constructed to permit effective maintenance. The machine shall be equipped with access covers (if applicable) to facilitate inspection, cleaning, and repair of parts. The quote shall provide a maintain plan and pricing to include an option for services after warranty is completed. The quote shall be for future planning purposes and shall be evaluated for the cost of life cycle of equipment. Please provide specification of what is covered under the different options of the plans. 3.3 Components: The abrasive waterjet cutting machine shall consist of, but not limited to, the following described principle components, attachments, and accessories necessary to meet the operational and performance requirements specified herein. 3.3.1 Table: The machine footprint shall be at a maximum of 13" x 8" and provide a working envelope capable of housing a 10'6" x 5'5" piece of material. The bed shall have 4" x 14 gage galvanized steel support slats. The bed shall have means for leveling the machine on a flat mounting surface. The base shall have access doors or removable plates as necessary for servicing components housed within. The table must be capable of supporting at least a minimum of 400 pounds per square foot of load. The contractor shall provide the necessary anchor bolts, leveling screws and related hardware to secure machine components to the floor, if design requires. 3.3.2 Y-axis: The cantilever Y axis shall be controlled by closed loop, digital drive motors that requires no periodic tuning. The resolution shall be 1 micron with linear scale. The y-axis shall have full travel and a motor controlled, precision Z-axis. 3.3.3 Computer Control System (CCS): The waterjet abrasive cutting system shall be provided with a fully automatic, solid-state, integrated circuit, 32-bit, multiple microprocessor based-type personal computer integrated with CAD/CAM software and 17 inch color LCD flat panel display. The unit shall provide for 3-axis simultaneous contouring capabilities and automatic control for all machine functions. The Computer Control System (CCS) shall consist of, but not limited to, the following functions and features: a. Ergonomic swivel pendant mount b. Inch/Metric switchable c. 160GB part program storage d. 17 inch color LCD flat panel display (min) e. Built-in DVD ROM/CD-RW & USB mass storage device ports f. On-screen help including operation, programming and alarm help g. Hour meter h. Real time 3D graphics i. Sequence stop j. 99 programmable homes k. Unidirectional positioning l. Helical interpolation m. Feedrate programming n. Cycle time reduction function o. Graphical data input of fixed cycles and 2D graphics display p. Coordinate calculation q. Coordinate shift-rotation-copy r. User defined logical operators, variables, math and trig functions s. Linear & circular interpolation t. Decimal point programming u. Automatic zero referencing v. Manual Data Input (MDI) capabilities w. Positioning display - all axis x. Linear feed display - ipm y. Automatic acceleration and deceleration all axis z. Software travel limits aa. Array nesting bb. Interactive, menu driven screen(s) w/inputs cc. Graphical display of input values and online help dd. Programmable mirror image ee. Geometry enlargement/reduction ff. Controlled depth etch capabilities gg. Nozzle Taper control of up to ?59 (If A-Jet Option Selected) hh. Controlled high/low pierce pressure ii. Scribe capabilities jj. Part Preview kk. Collision detection/prevention ll. Corner compensation and automatic corner passing mm. Saw cut operation nn. Percent utilization 3.3.4 Software: Software shall run on the latest version of Windows and be specifically designed for abrasivejet and waterjet machining. Contractor shall provide all mandatory upgrade, optional upgrade, and mandatory 50 minimum seats for the machine. Specification sheet shall be provided for this. 3.3.5 Pump System: The pump shall be a minimum of a 30 HP direct drive crankshaft type pump with variable frequency drive controller (no other type shall be allowed) or devianted from this description), capable of obtaining and maintaining the designed operating pressure of minimum of 60,000 psi, without the use of hydraulic assistance. Pressure attenuators are not allowed to maintain operating pressure (mandatory). Pump must drive 0.012" orifice at 60,000 psi. SAFETY ITEM: When unit is shut down must release high pressure water from the entire system including all waterlines and head unit. 3.3.6 High Pressure Tubing: The high pressure tubing that supplies pressurized water to the cutting head via the X and Y axis must be made of a mandatory 3/8" stainless steel tubing (no deviation shall be allowed from this requirement), " tubing supply lines will not be allowed. 3.3.7 Electrical System: The machine shall be designed to operate from a single 460 volt (3%), 3 phase, 60-hertz (Hz) (1 hertz) power source. The machine shall consist of independent electric servo drives. All electrical equipment shall comply with NFPA-79 standards. A step up 75KVA -208V transformer will be listed in the quote to ramp up the 208VAC in the building to the required voltage. 3.3.8 Cutting Head: No more than a one piece nozzle body with integrated diamond orifice warranted to last minimum of 500 hours. This one-piece integrated nozzle eliminates the need for rebuilding the nozzle assembly, simply replace the whole assembly when needed. 3.3.9 600 pound abrasive delivery: Pressurized abrasive tank for holding 600 pounds of garnet must be supplied. The tank must include the appropriate air valves and pressure regulators to provide pressure sufficient to move garnet from the tank to the z-axis from up to 20 feet away. Axis requirement of .001 to comply. 3.4 Capacities: The sizes and capacities of the machining center shall meet the minimum requirements of Table I below: TABLE 1 TRAVELS X-Y Travel 8'4" x 4'7" TABLE Table Size (W x L) 10'6" x 5'5" Footprint 13' x 8" Operating Weight 22,000 lbs. Maximum Material Load 400 lbs/sq. ft. NOZZLE Z-axis travel, min (L) 8" SPEED Traverse rate 180 ipm 3.5 Accuracy/Repeatability: The machining center shall conform to the following accuracies/alignments of Table 2: TABLE 2 AXIS POSITIONING REQUIREMENT X, Y, & Z Linear axes +/-0.001"x96" AXIS REPEATABILITY X, Y, & Z Linear axes +/-0.001"x96"" 3.6 Optional Equipment: The following optional equipment shall be separately priced items: 3.6.1 Reverse Osmosis System w/Water Softener: The System shall have a Reverse Osmosis system due to the water type at Dugway Proving Ground.. The minimum capable of removing no less than 90% to 95% of the total dissolved solids from water supply. Designed to protect waterjet equipment from damage caused by dissolved particles in water. 3.6.2 Pump and Nozzle Spares: Spares for the nozzle and pump are required. Include any special tooling for maintenance. Include first set of filter changes, nozzle muffs, and abrasive tubing along with minor pump rebuild kit and nozzle spares. A compartmented box for storage of spares must be included. 3.6.3 Variable Speed Solids Removal System: The solids removal system shall be a - yd hopper and of steel construction. The system shall be operated by a - hp motor with a garnet removal rate up to 5.6 lbs/min. The solids removal system shall have a steel shielding over the suction line and have gravity return to main water tank. The solids removal system shall use 230 VAC 10 A and have a variable frequency drive/motor combination that allows for automated back flushing of the cutting tank. 3.6.4 Precision Optical Locator: The system shall have an optical device locator to allow for accurate location of parts on the machining table or specific features on existing parts will be included. The locator must provide precise and accurate locating then the original manufacturer machine specifications. The software shall be able to automatically have capability to rotate to any placement necessary to or orientation when the part is place on the table. Mandatory to accurately detect features less than 0.001". USB camera with microscope lens shall be provided to zoom in on features, locate, and select with software integrated into the cutting program. Camera resolution shall be capable of supporting at minimum 2592 x 1944 pixels.(provide specifications from Original Equipment Manufacturer that demonstrates this capability. 3.6.5 Laser Feature Finder: A means for performing simple dry runs with a laser attached to the nozzle before cutting parts on valuable stock shall be included. Provides a rough visual reference of where the jet stream will begin cutting by locating material features without special software. 3.6.6 Tilting Head for Taper Elimination: Method for eliminating taper must be provided. A nozzle that automatically rotates up to 9 degrees controlled by the software is required. The software can easily enable this mode with a single click. The software calculates the taper requirements continuously, not by average. 3.6.7 Precision Calibration Kit: Calibration methods shall be provided to calibrate and align the Tilt-A-Jet taper control head will be included to insure the system operates at factory tolerances during the cutting process. Provide list of specification and material provided in a Precision Calibration kit along with all manuals and tool list. On-site provisioning for training to calibrate shall be provided an option pricing on quote. The pricing shall be listed as an optional item. 3.6.8 Collision Sensor/Terrain Follower: A Collision Sensing Terrain Follower shall allow the waterjet to automatically and accurately cut parts from materials with irregular or warped surfaces without the need for special programming. The close proximity to existing components make this a mandatory item. No deviation is allowed. The device shall have a ring that fits around the nozzle body and automatically sets the appropriate stand-off height to achieve accurate cutting. The device must be smaller than 3" in diameter (no deviation shall be allowed for this specification) Please provide a specification from the Original Equipment Manufacturer for this item. 3.6.9 Closed Loop System. The closed loop system shall minimum 60,000 BTU chiller (Mandatory) no deviation is allowed, settling weir, 1HP Centrifugal Filter Pump, temperature/total dissolved solids meter and a spare consumables startup kit. The weir tank shall be a minimum of a 135 gallon functional capacity tank constructed of non-rusting components (Mandatory) please provide specifications. The system shall have a way to prevent dissolved solids or water from entering the drain. All overflow water must be filtered and reused. Industrial metalworking application system shall be used with this systems. Provide original equipment manufacturer specification for this item. 4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS 4.1 Responsibility for Inspection: The contractor shall be responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements (examinations and tests) as specified herein. The contractor may utilize his own or any other facility suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein. Purchaser reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification when such action is deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements. The contractor shall provide all tooling, fixturing, measurement indicating devices, material and programs required of the compliance, accuracy alignment and machining acceptance tests. 4.2 Responsibility for Compliance: The machine shall meet all requirements of Section 3. The inspections set forth in this specification shall become a part of the contractors overall inspection system or quality program. 4.3 Quality Conformance Inspection: Quality conformance inspection shall be conducted on machine prior to being offered for acceptance under the contract. Quality conformance inspection shall be conducted at origin and could be monitored by purchasing personnel. The inspection shall be in accordance with par. 4.5, 4.6. 4.4.1 Origin Acceptance Test: All components (pump, table, and controller) must be tested together as a complete system prior to shipment. Cut a sample part using the complete system to ensure adherence to specifications before shipment. 4.4.2 Destination Acceptance Test: Final inspection, testing and acceptance shall occur at destination. The acceptance test shall be in accordance with par. 4.5 through 4.6. 4.5 Test Conditions: All tests shall be performed in an indoor facility with ambient conditions of 41'F to 104'F and 20% to 95% relative humidity. 4.6 Examination: The machine shall be visually examined to determine compliance with all requirements within Section 3. Buyer may select part for cutting to specification during installation. 4.7 Training: In-shop training must be provided during machine installation. Additional 24 hours of in-shop training to cover operations and maintenance. Follow on in-shop maintenance for first filter change. Training at factory location must be offered to unlimited individuals for the life of the machine. 4.8 Warranty: The machine shall have a two year parts and labor limited warranty. 5.0 TECHNICAL DATA 5.1 Manuals/Drawings: The contractor shall furnish one (1) hard copies of all technical manuals/drawings containing all information necessary for the programming, operation and maintenance (parts lists, electrical schematics, ladder logic and I/O diagrams) of the waterjet abrasive cutting system. One (1) complete set of manuals/drawings shall be sent to the receiving activity concurrent with machine delivery. 5.2 Installation Drawings: The contractor shall provide to the receiving facility, engineering installation drawings showing the necessary compressed air, water, and electrical utilities of the waterjet abrasive cutting system. 5.3 Documentation: All documentation, i.e. operation manuals, maintenance manuals, programming manuals, student training materials, drawings, vendor literature, laminated note cards, metal name and service plates, service bulletins, upgrade bulletins, and all associated charts/graphs, shall be written in the English language and grammatically correct. RESPONSIBILITIES Contractor Responsibility a. Provide estimated time of arrival of machine to the facility. b. Set and rough level the machine on its location. c. Level and align machine. d. Connect machine to the provided air and water hook-up. Purchaser Responsibility a. Provide unobstructed utilities hook-up to machine location. b. Provide electrical hook-up to machine at intended location. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO CONSIDER: INSTALLATION AND SETUP, AND TRAINING, AND SHIPPING SHALL BE PROVIDED IN THE PRICE WITH BREAK DOWN OF ALL ITEMS ASK FOR IN THIS QUOTE TO BE DEEMED ACCEPTABLE. QUOTE SHALL PROVIDE SEPARATION OF THE OPTIONAL ITEMS FOR MAINTENANCE, AND CALIBRATION TRAINING AND OPERATIONAL TRAINING. Packaging and Marking PACKAGING AND MARKING All deliverables shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) identified in Section G and shall be marked as follows: 1. Name and address of the Contractor; 2. Contract Number; 3. Description of item contained therein; and 4. Consignee's name and address. PAYMENT OF POSTAGE AND FEES All postage and fees related to submitting information including forms, reports, etc. to the Contracting Officer or COR shall be paid by the Contractor. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE Pursuant to FAR clause 52.212-4, all work described in Section C to be delivered under this contract is subject to final inspection and acceptance by an authorized representative of the Government. The authorized representative of the Government is the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), who is responsible for inspection and acceptance of all services, materials, or supplies to be provided by the Contractor. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria Final inspection and acceptance of all work performed, reports and other deliverables will be performed at the place of delivery by the COR. General Acceptance Criteria General quality measures, as set forth below, will be applied to each work product received from the Contractor under this Statement of Work. - Accuracy - Work Products shall be accurate in presentation, technical content, and adherence to accepted elements of style. - Clarity - Work Products shall be clear and concise. Any/all diagrams shall be easy to understand and be relevant to the supporting narrative. - Consistency to Requirements - All work products must satisfy the requirements of this Statement of Work. - File Editing - All text and diagrammatic files shall be editable by the Government. - Format - Work Products shall be submitted in hard copy and electronic copy. The electronic copy must be in a format as indicated in the Deliverables Table. Deliveries Non=Severable Services PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Delivery and Installation is Dugway Proving Ground. Tba at West Desert Test Center. DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE The contractor shall submit all required report(s)/deliverables in accordance with the following schedule: All reports shall reference and cite the contract number. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA Final inspection and acceptance of all work performed, reports and other deliverables will be performed at the place of delivery by the COR. ? GENERAL ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA General quality measures, as set forth below, will be applied to each work product received from the contractor under this statement of work. - Accuracy - Work Products shall be accurate in presentation, technical content, and adherence to accepted elements of style. - Clarity - Work Products shall be clear and concise. Any/All diagrams shall be easy to understand and be relevant to the supporting narrative. - Consistency to Requirements - All work products must satisfy the requirements of this statement of work. - File Editing - All text and diagrammatic files shall be editable by the Government. - Format - Work Products shall be submitted in hard copy and electronic copy. The electronic copy must be in a format as indicated in the Deliverables table - Timeliness - Work Products shall be submitted on or before the due date specified in this statement of work or submitted in accordance with a later scheduled date determined by the Government. Note: All deliverables/reports shall be conveyed to the Government in the format (electronic or paper) mutually agreed upon by the parties at the time of contract award. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS Pickup and delivery of items under this contract shall be accomplished between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday unless changed by mutual agreement between the COR and the contractor. No deliveries shall be made on Saturdays, Sundays, and days of government closure or Federal legal holidays found at: http://www.opm.gov/operating_status_schedules. F.4 OBSERVANCE OF LEGAL HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF GOVERNMENT CLOSURE - ONSITE CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES (a)(1) The performance of this contract requires contractor employees of the prime contractor or any subcontractor, affiliate, partner, joint venture, or team member with which the contractor is associated, including consultants engaged by any of these entities, to have access to, physical entry into, and to the extent authorized, mobility within, a Federal facility. (2) HHS may close and or deny contractor access to a Federal facility for a portion of a business day or longer due to any one of the following events: (i) Federal public holidays for federal employees in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 6103. (ii) Fires, floods, earthquakes, unusually severe weather to include snow storms, tornadoes and hurricanes. (iii) Occupational safety or health hazards. (iv) Any other reason. (3) In such events, the contractor employees may be denied access to a Federal facility, in part or in whole, to perform work required by the contract. Contractor personnel already present at a Federal facility during such events may be required to leave the facility. (b) In all instances where contractor employees are denied access or required to vacate a Federal facility, in part or in whole, the contractor shall be responsible to ensure contractor personnel working under the contract comply. If the circumstances permit, the contracting officer will provide direction to the contractor, which could include continuing on-site performance during the Federal facility closure period. In the absence of such direction, the contractor shall exercise sound judgment to minimize unnecessary contract costs and performance impacts by, for example, performing required work off-site if possible or reassigning personnel to other activities if appropriate. (c) The contractor shall be responsible for monitoring when the Federal facility becomes accessible and shall resume contract performance as required by the contract. (d) For the period that Federal facilities were not accessible to contractor employees, the contracting officer may- (1) Adjust the contract performance or delivery schedule for a period equivalent to the period the Federal facility was not accessible; (2) Forego the work; (3) Reschedule the work by mutual agreement of the parties; or (4) Consider properly documented requests for equitable adjustment, claim, or any other remedy pursuant to the terms and conditions of the contract. TRAVEL All travel must be in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations and approved by the COR, prior to commencement. Contract Administration Data AUTHORITIES OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL Notwithstanding the Contractor's responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of this contract will require maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor. The following individuals will be the Government's points of contact during the performance of this contract. All communications pertaining to contractual and/or administrative matters under this contract shall be sent to: Contracting Officer's Representative Name: TBD Address: TBD Phone: TBD Email: TBD Note: The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to modify the contract. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) AUTHORITY (a) Performance of work under this contract must be subject to the technical direction of the Contracting Officer's Representative identified above, or a representative designated in writing. The term "technical direction" includes, without limitation, direction to the contractor that directs or redirects the labor effort, shifts the work between work areas or locations, fills in details and otherwise serves to ensure that tasks outlined in the work statement are accomplished satisfactorily. (b) Technical direction must be within the scope of the specification(s)/work statement. The Contracting Officer's Representative does not have authority to issue technical direction that: (1) Constitutes a change of assignment or additional work outside the specification(s)/statement of work; (2) Constitutes a change as defined in the clause entitled "Changes"; (3) In any manner causes an increase or decrease in the contract price, or the time required for contract performance; (4) Changes any of the terms, conditions, or specification(s)/work statement of the contract; (5) Interferes with the contractor's right to perform under the terms and conditions of the contract; or (6) Directs, supervises or otherwise controls the actions of the contractor's employees. (c) Technical direction may be oral or in writing. The Contracting Officer's Representative shall confirm oral direction in writing within five work days, with a copy to the Contracting Officer. (d) The contractor shall proceed promptly with performance resulting from the technical direction issued by the Contracting Officers, Representative. If, in the opinion of the contractor, any direction of the Contracting Off...