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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 30, 2007 FBO #2103
SOLICITATION NOTICE

23 -- Realistic Battle Environments Shielded Trailer for the Electronic Proving Ground (EPG), Fort Huachuca, Arizona 85613

Notice Date

8/28/2007
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

NAICS

339999 — All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
 

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-07-R-EPGRST
 

Response Due

9/11/2007
 

Archive Date

11/10/2007
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

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: 1 each, Realistic Battle Environments Shielded Trailer; Requirements: These trailer will be used to house high power amplifiers, signal generator, probes interface and personnel both for storage and testing; Size: 7 ft wide by 18 ft long, ceiling height 7 ft, wheel wells inboard; Trailer must be towed by a standard heavy 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: Trailer will require 3 phase 208 Volts AC, 300 Amp service; Insulation: Line and insulate walls, ceiling, end cap, and doors; Doors: Double swing out doors in rear and single 36in side door; 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 Department 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 item with fittings and hardware necessary for a complete and operable RFSET. Where two or more units of the same ty pe, class, and size of equipment are required, units shall be products of a single manufacturer; Mechanical Work Provide complete RFSET including adequate cooling system work specified in Section 13930 and 15801 and as shown; Electrical Work - Provide com plete RFSET conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code; SUBMITTALS - Customers technical representative 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, clea ning 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; RELIABILITY: Reliability to maintain high shielding effectiveness for long term usage with minimum maintenance shall be stressed throughout the design and fabrication of the specified RFSET. Particular attention shall be paid to the total project so that corrosion and the installation of elec trical service, power line filters, ventilation and connector panels do not derate the required shielding effectiveness. The enclosures will be subject to varying moveable live floor loads and use of the ventilation system and ac power line filters; DELIVE RY AND STORAGE : Deliver materials to the job site in undamaged condition. Store material to ensure proper alignment, and protect material against dampness and accumulated moisture before and after delivery. Store materials under cover in a well-ventilate d enclosure, and do not allow materials to be exposed to extreme changes in temperature and humidity; SD-02 Shop Drawings; G: The design drawings for the RFSET shall be prepared by a commercial trailer manufacture and shielding manufacturer fabricator exp erienced in the installation of electro magnetic interference (EMI) shielded enclosures and who has supervised the installation of two such enclosures which hav e 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 fixtures; Test Reports; Door static load test; Door sag test; Swinging door closure test; EMI factory tests for line filters; Attenuation t esting ; Certificates Performance test plan; Qualifications of shielding enclosure testing agency; Qualifications of installation supervision personnel ; Components of shielded enclosure individually and as a system, meet specified attenuation requirements ; QUALITY ASSURANCE: Certifications : Performance Test Plan: Submit a performance test plan for MIL-STD 285 testing of the RFSET.The test plan shall include tester qualifications, equipment listings (including calibration dates and antenna factors), an d 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 shal l be submitted to the customer technical representative in the EMI Shielding Test Final Report; Qualifications of the 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; Door 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 t he 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; Door Sag Test: The door and its frame shall be installed normally and opened 90 degrees. 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. Th e 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; Swinging Door Closure Test: Door sha ll be operated 100 complete open-close cycles. The door will not be acceptable if closure test causes 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 dimensi on; PART 2 PRODUCTS: SHIELDED ENCLOSURE CHARACTERISTICS: Radio Frequency Interference Attenuation : 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, and 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; STEEL AND WELDING MATERIALS: Shielding Steel shall be non-corrosi ve sheets; 24 Gauge or greater; Welding Electrodes Not Applicable; Floor : Provide shielded steel floor that is flat and free from warping and buckling to su pport the intended floor finish without damage under design traffic and loads; 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; DOOR ASSEMBLIES: The RFSET door shall be non sagging and non warping and shall afford shielded 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 fing ers that form a contact between the door and door frame shall be located to minimize from damage due to physical contact; 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; Latching Type: Heavy Duty upper / lower cam latch and handle, with ?in diameter pad lock hasp; LINE FILTERS: Power Line Filters: RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE POWER LINE FILTERS will be rated at current and voltages specif ied above; Telephone and Signal Line 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; 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 enclosure 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; GROUNDING STU D : 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 insid e and outside of the shielded enclosure; 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; NAMEPLATES Major com ponents of equipment shall have 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; LIGHTING: P rovide lighting fixtures as indicated by customers technical representative; 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: 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 condu its 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; Surface Preparation Clean and buff surfaces to ensure firm contact with shielding steel. Remove paint or other coverings on mating surfaces; LINE FILTERS: Provide filters for incoming electrical power lines, including neutrals, and for incoming telephone and signal lines. Support filters independently of the shielding; WAVEGUI DE-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; CONDUCTOR INSTALLATION Provide filtered conductors in conduit, except for coaxial cable, from filter to shielding and penetrate the enclosure through steel conduits; 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 ; SERVICE ENTRANCE PLATE Install RF connectors from coaxial cable and other RF shielded cable on entrance plat e. Soft solder connectors to the plate. If location of plate is not indicated, mount plate in wall panel adjacent to power line filters; FIELD TESTS : Attenuation Testing Furnish the services of an independent testing laboratory, approved by the Contracti ng 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 additio n, 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); Test Procedure, Frequencies, and Equipment ; The test procedure, frequen cies, 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 /signal lines, RF filters, and waveguide vents. Conduct test with doors closed and the filters under normal load conditions; Additional Test Points: Measure additional test points beyond those specified in MIL-STD 285. 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; Attenuation Testing: Furnish the services of an independent testing laboratory, approved b y 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 penetrati ons. 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) Test Procedure, Frequencies, and Equipment: The test pro cedure, 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 installation of services, power/t elephone/signal lines, RF filters, and waveguide vents. Conduct test with doors closed and the filters under normal load conditions. (Provided by CSI); Additional Test Points: Measure additional test points beyond those specified in IEEE Std 299. Test poi nts 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 H uachuca, Arizona. Payment will be made by Government credit card under Net 30 Terms. Offers are due no later than 12 noon, Mountain Standard Time, Tuesday, 11 September 2007. Offers shall be submitted electronically at: virginia.miller@epg.army.mil. EVA LUATION CRITERIA/PROCEDURES: Offers will be evaluated based on the following best value criteria in descending order of importance: Meeting the requirement, Proposed Delivery Schedule, Past Performance, and Price. The result of the award will be posted in Fedbizopps(http://www.fbo.gov/) under Award Notices. Questions pertaining to the Award Notice must be submitted in writing. For additional information, con tact Virginia J. Miller, Contracting Officer, at (520) 538-3978 or virginia.miller@epg.army.mil. The synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-16. This is a total small business set aside. The NAICS code is 339999. The solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFP) and will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price. All Electronic and Information Technology will be Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 com pliant. The following FAR provision 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial items, applies to the acquisition. FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items, applies to the acquisition (See evaluation criteria above). Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3,Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, and furnish Offeror's Tax Identification Number, CAGE Code, Central Contractor Registration Number, DUNS Number, and applicable FSC Codes with its offer . FAR clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required Implementing Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Busi ness Concerns apply. The government reserves the right to select for award, all, some, or none of the proposals 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: 85613-7063

Country: US
 

Record

SN01387754-W 20070830/070828221938 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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