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Automatic Aqueous Parts Washer
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The contract, solicited by the Department of Defense through the Red River Army Depot (RRAD) in Texarkana, Texas, involves the procurement and turnkey installation of a new automatic aqueous parts washer, specifically a STINGRAY 4063 PARTS WASHER or an approved equivalent. This contract replaces an aging unit from 1993 located in Building B-421S. The contractor’s responsibilities include site preparation, delivery, offloading, positioning, full installation, planning, fabrication, testing, training of operators and maintenance personnel, commissioning, and ensuring the equipment is fully operational prior to government acceptance. The new system must meet stringent performance specifications such as operating on 460V 3-phase power with steam heating, a pump horsepower of at least 50 HP, minimum flow and pressure parameters, and advanced features like an oscillating wash pattern, automatic programmable oil skimmer, insulated stainless-steel cabinet internals, and an automatic steam drying cycle. The electrical system must comply with NFPA 79 safety standards and include features such as emergency stop with master control relay and safety power disconnect. Installation must be completed within a maximum of 12 months, subject to government approval of the project timeline, and must accommodate RRAD’s operating schedule. The contract is a firm-fixed-price solicitation under a total small business set-aside (NAICS 333310) requiring comprehensive documentation and compliance deliverables. These include a detailed project timeline, a machine-specific Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedure in accordance with OSHA regulations, thorough operator and maintenance training sessions, and provision of manuals including operations, wiring schematics, bill of materials, and maintenance instructions in both hardcopy and electronic formats. The government furnishes utilities within 20 feet of the installation site and all necessary test materials during startup and testing. Contractor packaging and preservation requirements aim to prevent transit damage, with the contractor responsible for removal of all shipping materials after delivery. Warranty coverage extends for at least one year or longer based on the manufacturer’s warranty and includes rapid replacement of defective parts. Evaluation factors for award emphasize technical capability, price reasonableness, and past performance, with the government reserving the right to select an offer that is most advantageous rather than lowest-priced. Compliance with applicable FAR clauses covering ethics, labor, trafficking, subcontracting, and reporting is mandated, reflecting comprehensive administrative and operational oversight. All training must be conducted on-site at RRAD, and the final acceptance and warranty period commence only after successful installation, testing, and training completion. The point of contact for the
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Place of Performance
Texarkana, TX, 75505, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Purchase Description (PD)
Automatic Aqueous Parts Washer
Commodity Section II, Combat Division, B-421S
Red River Army Depot (RRAD)
Texarkana, TX 75507-5000
- Scope
This Purchase Description is to define the specifications necessary to award a contract to purchase and install a new STINGRAY 4063 PARTS WASHER with upgrades or Equal automatic aqueous parts washer to replace system currently in place in B-421S, Serial # 3963 MART Tornado manufactured in 1993. Contractor shall perform any site preparation needed for new equipment, delivery of new equipment, offloading and positioning of new equipment, planning and designing, fabrication, testing, installation, training, and commissioning necessary to furnish one automatic aqueous parts washer. Contractor is required to have the adequate resources for the manufacture of a system, and upon completion, shall be installed in building (B-421South), and made fully operational (Turnkey), with operator and maintenance personnel training completed, prior to the Government’s acceptance.
1.1 Order of Precedence
In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.
2.0 Requirements
Design, fabricate, and install a new STINGRAY 4063 PARTS WASHER with upgrades or Equal automatic aqueous parts washer capable of meeting or exceeding current washer size and requirements, which are as follows:
Power- 460V 3PH
Heat Source- Steam
Pump HP- 50+
Flow- 320gpm+
Pressure- 150psi+
Temp Range- 140-190 degrees F
Reservoir Capacity- 180 gallons+
Heavy Duty Turntable w/anchoring attachments- 3500LB+
Oscillating non-synchronous wash pattern
Automatic Programmable Oil Skimmer
2.0 Requirements cont’d
Insulated Cabinet
Automatic Steam Drying Cycle
Stainless steel cabinet internals
Internal reservoir cover w/chip basket
Electrical system to meet NFPA 79 requirements to include:
Safety power disconnect
Hour meter
Turntable Jog
Lifting Lugs
Drain and Clock override
Stainless steel heat exchanger
Emergency Stop with Master Control Relay
3.0 Time Period
The machine shall be installed and operational within 12 months from contract award. The contractor shall submit a detailed project time chart that shows milestones for a completed machine installation within the 12 months. Any modifications or extensions shall be requested through the Contracting Officer for this contract. The contractor shall coordinate the proposed installation schedule with RRAD POC within sixty (60 Days) prior to delivery of the system. The installation schedule shall be subject to approval. Approval of the installation schedule shall not relieve the contractor of any responsibility for performance. RRAD works a four day, ten hour workweek, Mon-Thurs, 0630-1700. Working Friday is not guaranteed but will be taken into consideration. Contractor may request to work Friday with 48 hours prior notice to RRAD POC. In Accordance With (IAW) CDRL A0001
RRAD will be closed on all Federal Holidays which are:
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Birthday
President’s Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
3.1 Installation
Contractor shall offload, position, and make operational all equipment. Console/Stand shall be built or assembled on mobile stand so it can be relocated with minimal impact to production. Government will furnish all necessary utilities within 20 feet of the equipment site. Contractor shall make all connections to the utilities from the equipment to the provided hookup.
3.2 Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Contractor shall furnish a graphical, machine-specific LOTO procedure that clearly and specifically describes the steps necessary to establish a zero-energy state for the equipment in accordance with the requirements of OSHA Regulation CFR 1910.147. This procedure shall be printed on a durable laminated material suitable for posting on the equipment. All LOTO locations on the equipment shall be clearly identified with a durable label keyed to the LOTO procedure. Contractor shall furnish the procedure in an electronic format so the information can easily be transferred into a maintenance management. In Accordance With (IAW) CDRL A0002
3.3 Training
The contractor shall provide one or more qualified representatives who are thoroughly familiar with all aspects of equipment, installation, calibration, maintenance, and operation, for the purpose of training facility personnel. All printed training aids shall be supplied at no additional cost to the Government and shall be in English language. Training consist of a minimum of 5 hours for system operation personnel (10 people) and 5 hours for maintenance personnel (5 people). It shall consist of verbal instruction and hands-on operations by contractor representative. In Accordance With (IAW) CDRL A0004
3.3.1 Training Location
Training shall be performed at RRAD building 421-S, and shall commence after onsite training testing and run off of the system. Training shall be provided for machine tending operators on system operations and maintenance personnel on general maintenance schedule.
3.4 Manuals
The contractor shall provide three (3) hard copies and one electronic copy on CD/DVD of operations sequence, system program, Bill of Materials (BOM), wiring diagrams/schematics, maintenance manuals for contractor installed equipment including calibration information and procedures where applicable. In Accordance With (IAW) CDRL A0005
3.5 Government Furnished Materials (GFM)
The government will provide all necessary test materials during startup and testing.
3.6 Warranty
The machine furnished under this specification shall be guaranteed for a period of one (1) year or manufacturer’s standard warranty (whichever is greater) from defective materials, design, and workmanship. Upon receipt of notice from the Government of failure of any part of the machine during the warranty period, that parts shall be replaced within 7-10 business days with new parts at the expense of the contractor. All commercial OEM equipment included with the machine shall be guaranteed to the manufacturer’s normal warranty or covered under the one (1) year guarantee from the time of acceptance, whichever is longer. The warranty is to begin upon final acceptance by the Government.
3.7 Preparation
Packaging, preservation, and packing for shipment to RRAD shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Any damage to materials, components, equipment, or other parts of the machine due to contamination, oxidation, shifting loads, or other circumstances during transportation shall be repaired or replaced by the contractor at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. All packaging and any shipping material shall be the responsibility of the contractor to remove from Depot.
Responsibilities
Government Contractor
() (XX) a. Furnish labor and material handling equipment for
off-loading and placing item on location.
() (XX) b. Connect machine to the provided utilities hook-up.
() (XX) c. Provide all necessary materials, tools, gages and
instrumentation necessary to perform the required tests.
() (XX) d. Provide and charge all systems with fluids in accordance
with manufacturer's instructions.
(XX) () e. Provide unobstructed utilities hook-up within 20 feet of
system.
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