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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 FBO #2488
SOLICITATION NOTICE

34 -- This requirement is for fabricate six (6) Ductile Iron Castings to specifications for replacement of Bearing Housings.

Notice Date

9/16/2008
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

331511 — Iron Foundries
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army Engineer District, Walla Walla, US Army Engineer District, Walla Walla, 201 N. Third Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362-1876
 

ZIP Code

99362-1876
 

Solicitation Number

W912EF1892047
 

Response Due

9/22/2008
 

Archive Date

11/21/2008
 

Point of Contact

Stephen Yoder, 509 527-7205<br />
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-26. The solicitation number is W912EF1892047 and is issued as a request for quotes. This requirement is set aside 100% for Small Business Concerns. The associated North American Industrial Classification System code for this procurement is 331511 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. All quotes need to be received by 22 September 2008 at the Contracting Division, Walla Walla District Corps of Engineers, 201 N. 3rd, Walla Walla, WA 99362, Attn: S. Yoder, Stephen.m.yoder@usace.army.mil. Please submit the required Representations and Certifications under FAR 52.212-3 with the quote. FOB Destination shall be Kahlotus, WA 99335. Line Item 0001: Cast Replacement Housings 6 each. SEND REQUEST FOR SHOP DRAWINGS TO: Stephen.m.yoder@usace.army.mil STATEMENT OF WORK SCOPE Provide all supervision, labor, materials, plant and equipment to fabricate and deliver the following work items to Lower Monumental Lock and Dam: WORK ITEM 1 - Fishway Pump Bearing Housings Ductile Iron Castings (technical specifications, attached) cast, fabricated and machined to the dimensions indicated on the following Government furnished shop drawings: Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton drawing 550-5-45316 (sheet 1 of 2 sheets), SPLIT BEARING HOUSING, Drawing digital file: 65141086.tif Provide Piece No. 1 (bearing housing), omitting the following work on drawing (work will be accomplished by Lower Monumental Project) a.Field assembly work. b.Pieces 2 through 12. c.The location, drilling and facing work described by the following note (at the CAUTION note): DRILL 8-17/32inches DIA. HOLES IN EACH BEARING HOUSING HALF & SPOTFACE EACH HOLE 1inch DIA. AS SHOWN. LOCATE HOLES BY ASSEMBLING A BEARING HALF IN EACH HALF HOUSING AND USE THE EIGHT TAPPED HOLES IN EACH BEARING HALF AS A TEMPLATE. REMOVE BEARING HALF BEFORE DRILLING AND SPOT FACING. Patterns for the SPLIT BEARING HOUSING (shown on Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton drawing 550-5-45316/ sheet 1 of 2) are available for the Contractor's use and are located at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam. All patterns shall remain the property of the Government after all foundry and machine work is completed and shall not be used for any other work unless specifically authorized. Return these patterns with the delivery of the finished Fishway Pump Bearing Housings. COMPLETION OF WORK Complete the fabrication and delivery of the work items to Lower Monumental Lock and Dam within 120 days after being given Notice to Proceed for each work item. SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Complete the following tasks prior to shipping the work items to Lower Monumental Lock and Dam: 1.Two days in advance of departure of each shipment, notify the Contracting officer of the expected shipping date. 2.Request the names and telephone numbers of the Authorized Receivers at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam from the Contracting Officer. 3.Provide the Contracting Officer and all the Authorized Receivers with the name(s) of the truck driver(s) and license number(s) of the vehicle(s) that will be used to deliver the work items. 4.Just prior to departure of each shipment of pipe, notify the Authorized Receivers at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam of the expected delivery schedule (date and time of day) and confirm the availability of resources to unload and store the work items when the shipment is expected to arrive. DELIVERY SCHEDULE Except for federal holidays, receiving of the completed work items at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam shall only take place from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. DUCTILE IRON CASTINGS PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 REFERENCES The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only. ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME) ASME B4.1 (1967; R 2004) Preferred Limits and Fits for Cylindrical Parts ASME B46.1 (2002) Surface Texture (Surface Roughness, Waviness and Lay) ASME BPV IX (2007) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code; Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM) ASTM A 536 (1984; R 2004el) Ductile Iron Castings ASTM E 186 (1998; R 2004e1) Reference Radiographs for Ductile Iron Castings ASTM E 446 (1998; R 2004e1) Radiographs for Steel Castings Up to 2 In. (51mm) in Thickness ASTM E 689 (1995; R 2004e1) Reference Radiographs for Heavy-Walled (2 to 4.5-in (51 to 114-mm)) Steel Castings ASTM E 94 (2004) Radiographic Examination MANUFACTURERS STANDARDIZATION SOCIETY OF THE VALVE AND FITTINGS INDUSTRY, INC. (MSS) MSS SP-55 (2006) Quality Standard for Valves, Flanges, and Fittings and Other Piping Components - Visual Method for Evaluation of Surface Irregularities 1.2 NOTIFICATIONS Notify the Contracting Officer at least 10 calendar days in advance of the following phases of work: 1. After castings are completed and before machining has started. 2. Prior to radiographic inspections of castings. 3. Prior to shop assembly. 1.3 NOTICE TO PROCEED Do not proceed with prosecution of the casting work until notified by the Contracting Officer in writing. The contracting Officer will not give notice to proceed until all submittals have been approved by the Government. 1.4 PREPERFORMANCE SUBMITTALS Submit the following documents to the Contracting Officer for Government approval: Test Reports Tests, Inspections, and Verifications (subpart 3.2) Submit certified test reports authored by an independent testing laboratory for materials to be used in the casting. Tests shall be performed to insure materials comply with the specified requirements. Reports shall contain the test site address and the name of the testing agency. Certificates Qualification of Welders and Welding Operators (subpart 1.5) 1.5 QUALIFICATION OF WELDERS AND WELDING OPERATORS The Contractor shall certify that the qualification of welders and welding operators and tack welders who will perform welding have been qualified for the particular type of work to be done in accordance with the requirements of AWS D1.1, Section 5, or ASME BPV IX, Section IX, prior to commencing fabrication. The certificate shall list the qualified welders by name and shall specify the code and procedures under which qualified and the date of qualification. Prior qualification will be accepted if welders have performed satisfactory work under the code for which qualified within the preceding three months. The Contractor shall require welders to repeat the qualifying tests when their work indicates a reasonable doubt as to proficiency. Those passing the requalification tests will be recertified. Those not passing will be disqualified until passing. All expenses in connection with qualification and requalification shall be borne by the Contractor. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 MATERIALS ASTM A 536 Ductile Iron, Grade 65-45-12 PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 FABRICATION 3.1.1 Disposition of Patterns, Core Boxes, and Templates Boxes and crates for the packing and shipment of patterns, core boxes and templates shall be substantially made and put together with screws so that they can be used several times. Each box and crate shall be plainly marked to indicate its contents. All patterns, core boxes and templates used shall be thoroughly cleaned, crated and delivered in first-class condition with a list of same in duplicate to Lower Monumental Lock and Dam at the same time the castings are delivered. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to withhold payment for final parts made from any pattern until such pattern is delivered. Patterns and core boxes shall be varnished and all templates given a coat of an approved paint before being crated. Any pattern, core box or template lost in shipment or damaged by the Contractor shall be replaced by the Contractor without charge to the Government. 3.1.2 Castings Each casting shall bear cast or stamped mark numbers. Castings weighing more than 500 required pounds shall also bear cast or stamped heat numbers. Deviations from the dimensions of castings shown shall not exceed amounts that will impair the strength of castings by more than 10 percent as computed from the dimensions shown. Dimensions of castings shown on approved detail drawings shall be finished dimensions. Castings that are warped or otherwise distorted or that are oversize to an extent that will interfere with proper fit with other parts of the machinery or structure will be rejected. The structure of metal in castings shall be homogeneous and free from excessive nonmetallic inclusions. Excessive segregation of impurities or alloys at critical points in castings will be cause for rejection. Repairs to castings shall not be made prior to approval. Minor surface imperfections not affecting the strength of casting may be welded in the green if approved. Surface imperfections shall be considered minor when the depth of the cavity prepared for welding is the littlest of 20 percent of the actual wall thickness or 1 inch. Defects other than minor surface imperfections may be welded only when specifically authorized in accordance with the following requirements: a.Defects that do not meet the specified acceptance criteria shall be removed to the extent necessary for compliance with the specified quality level. b.The proposed welding procedure, stress relief and method of examination of the repair work have been submitted and approved. 3.2 TESTS, INSPECTIONS, AND VERIFICATIONS The Contractor shall have required material tests and analyses performed and certified by an approved laboratory to demonstrate that materials are in conformity with the specifications. These tests and analyses shall be performed and certified at the Contractor's expense. Tests, inspections, and verifications shall conform to the requirements of the particular sections of these specifications for the respective items of work unless otherwise specified or authorized. Tests shall be conducted in the presence of the Contracting Officer if so required. The Contractor shall furnish specimens and samples for additional independent tests and analyses upon request by the Contracting Officer. Specimens and samples shall be properly labeled and prepared for shipment. 3.2.1Nondestructive Testing When doubt exists as to the soundness of any material part such part may be subjected to any form of nondestructive testing determined by the Contracting Officer. This may include ultrasonic, magnaflux, dye penetrant, x-ray, gamma ray or any other test that will thoroughly investigate the part in question. The cost of such investigation will be borne by the Government. Any defects will be cause for rejection and rejected parts shall be replaced and retested at the Contractor's expense. 3.2.2 Inspection of Castings The Contractor shall perform visual and radiographic inspection of castings. Visual inspection and acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with MSS SP-55. The procedure for making, evaluating and reporting the radiographic inspection shall conform to the requirements of ASTM E 94 and ASTM E 689. The radiographic shooting diagram shall be in accordance with industry standards. Unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officers Representative, the castings shall be unacceptable if shown to have defects of greater severity than the applicable reference standard specified in the following tables: Thicknesses up to 2-inches:ASTM E 446 CATEGORYDISCRIPTION SEVERITY LEVEL ___________ _____________ ________________ A GAS POROSITY 3 B SAND AND SLAG INCLUSIONS 3 C SHRINKAGE CA 2 CB 1 CC 2 CD 1 D CRACKS None allowed E HOT TEARS None allowed F INSERTS None allowed Thicknesses 2-inches to 4.5-inches: ASTM E 186 CATEGORYDISCRIPTION SEVERITY LEVEL ___________ _____________ ________________ A GAS POROSITY 3 B SAND AND SLAG INCLUSIONS 3 C SHRINKAGE Type 1 2 Type 2 1 Type 3 2 D CRACKS None allowed E HOT TEARS None allowed F INSERTS None allowed The evaluation of the radiographs shall be subject to approval and all records shall become the property of the Government. 3.2.3 Flaws on Machined Surfaces All flaws on surfaces with a machined finish shall be repaired and machined to the required finish. The Contracting Officers Representative may waive the requirement to repair specific individual flaws if determined to be insignificant. 3.2.4 Government Evaluation of Inspection Data The Contractor shall provide a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to notice of all inspection of all castings. Unless otherwise waived by the Contracting Officer, the Government shall perform an on site evaluation of all inspection data for each casting. Government evaluation of inspection data shall be completed within 14 calendar days of the Contractor's inspection. All inspection data, evaluation criteria, shooting diagrams, and reference photographs for severity levels and quality levels shall be made available by the Contractor for government use during the on site evaluation of inspection data. Evaluation and interpretation of the inspection data shall be subject to approval by the Contracting Officers Representative. All inspection data records, photographs, shooting diagrams, and radiographic photographs shall be submitted to the Government and shall become the property of the Government. 3.2.5 Machine Work Tolerances, allowances and gauges for metal fits between plain, non-threaded, cylindrical parts shall conform to ASME B4.1 for the class of fit shown or required unless otherwise shown on approved detail drawings. Where fits are not shown they shall be suitable as approved. Tolerances for machine-finished surfaces designated by non-decimal dimensions shall be within 1/64 inch. Sufficient machining stock shall be allowed on placing pads to ensure true surfaces of solid material. Finished contact or bearing surfaces shall be true and exact to secure full contact. All drilled holes shall be accurately located. 3.2.5.1 Finished Surfaces Surface finishes indicated or specified shall be in accordance with ASME B46.1. Values of required roughness heights are arithmetical average deviations expressed in micro-inches (maximum values). Lesser degrees will be satisfactory unless otherwise indicated. Compliance with surface requirements shall be determined by sense of feel and visual inspection of the work compared to Roughness Comparison Specimens in accordance with the provisions of ASME B46.1. Values of roughness width and waviness height shall be consistent with the general type of finish specified by roughness height. Where the finish is not indicated or specified it shall be that which is most suitable for the particular surface, provide the class of fit required and be indicated on the detail drawings by a symbol which conforms to ASME B46.1 when machine finishing is provided. Flaws such as scratches, ridges, holes, peaks, cracks or checks which will make the part unsuitable for the intended use will be cause for rejection. 3.2.5.2Unfinished Surfaces All work shall be laid out to secure proper matching of adjoining unfinished surfaces unless otherwise directed. Where there is a large discrepancy between adjoining unfinished surfaces they shall be chipped and ground smooth or machined to secure proper alignment. Unfinished surfaces shall be true to the lines and dimensions shown and shall be chipped or ground free of all projections and rough spots. Depressions or holes not affecting the strength or usefulness of the parts shall be filled in an approved manner. 3.2.6 Shop Assembly Each assembly shall be assembled in the shop to determine the correctness of the fabrication and matching of the component parts. Tolerances shall not exceed those shown. Each unit assembled shall be closely checked to ensure that all necessary clearances have been provided. Assembly in the shop shall be in the same position as final installation in the field. Errors or defects disclosed shall be immediately remedied by the Contractor without cost to the Government. Before disassembly for shipment each part shall be match-marked to facilitate assembly in the field. 3.3 PROTECTION AND PACKAGING OF FINISHED WORK Machined surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned of foreign matter. All finished surfaces shall be protected by suitable means. Finished surfaces of ferrous metals to be in bolted contact shall be washed with an approved rust inhibitor and coated with an approved rust resisting compound for temporary protection during fabrication, shipping and storage periods. Packaging for shipping shall allow the shipping package to be loaded onto and unloaded off of a flatbed trailer using a forklift. Offeror must be registered on Central Contractor Registration before an award can be made to them. If offeror is not registered in CCR, you may do so by going to the CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following Provisions will apply: FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The following clauses will apply: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, and in FAR 52.212-5(b), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, the referenced clauses: 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.225-13, 52.232-33. Other applicable clauses: FAR 52.211-6, 52.252-2, DFAR 252.204-7004A, 252.212-7001. As per FAR 52:212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items: This solicitation will be awarded based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable, and most expeditious delivery. Delivery shall be made not later than 30 October 2008.
 

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Place of Performance

Address: US Army Engineer District, Walla Walla 201 N. Third Avenue, Walla Walla WA<br />

Zip Code: 99362-1876<br />
 

Record

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