DOCUMENT
J -- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Based System Support - SS-PLC-Attachments
- Notice Date
- 10/24/2008
- Notice Type
- SS-PLC-Attachments
- NAICS
- 238210
— Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, US Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, 1000 Liberty Avenue, W.S. Moorhead Federal Building, 21st Floor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222-4186
- ZIP Code
- 15222-4186
- Solicitation Number
- SS-PLC
- Response Due
- 11/24/2008 3:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 12/9/2008
- Point of Contact
- Carole M. Householder,, Phone: 412-395-7274
- E-Mail Address
-
carole.householder@usace.army.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE This Sources Sought (SS) Notice is for information and planning purposes only. The purpose of this SS is to identify qualified sources that are interested in and capable of performing the work described herein. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation. Response to this survey is voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this SS and any follow-on information requests. No solicitation document exists at this time, and calls requesting a solicitation will not be answered. DESCRIPTION The USACE Pittsburgh District is seeking qualified concerns capable of supporting PLC based control systems. Support of PLC based control systems shall consist of the following: 1. Proper operation, maintenance, repair and installation of the Pittsburgh District Operations Division’s electronic systems, subsystems and components at 39 field sites located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. Field sites with PLC based control systems are shown in Appendix A. The type of each PLC based control system and a brief description of each system is shown in Appendix B. These systems support the operation of navigation locks and dams, flood management reduction facilities, and hydroelectric power plant operating equipment and include Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Personal Computers (PCs), and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems and components, fiber optic systems and components, Remote Input/Output (I/O) racks and circuits, relay and limit switches, sensing systems, AC/DC variable frequency drives and controllers and other related equipment. 2. Testing, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of electronic and electrical systems integrated with mechanical machinery at all field sites with PLC based controls. Testing shall consist of acceptance and performance tests on newly installed and existing systems and components. Applying thorough knowledge of the theory, design characteristics, operation, and functions of the above systems to align, tune, and adjust circuits and relays as required. Determining methods and techniques required to accomplish tasks and solve moderately complex electronic circuitry problems. Monitoring the operation of complex interrelated subsystems, analyzing operating trends, proposing preventive maintenance down time to assure continued operating capability and recommending overhaul, replacement, or engineering evaluation of system components. Where commercially available equipment will not perform necessary functions, applying or adapting standard electronic principles and techniques to the problem and preparing general design sketches, schematics, and other drawings as necessary. Recognizing and judging the impact of repairs, changes, and adjustment on related integral devices in order to coordinate work efforts with technical and professional personnel on measurements affecting operational specifications of the overall system. 3. Conducting periodic inspections of operational systems and components to ensure reliable and efficient performance. Due to the geographic dispersion of the Pittsburgh District facilities, the contractor would frequently travel to remote sites to perform technical services and must be able to improvise and use available resources at the site if required. Identifying and dealing with modifications of equipment made subsequent to manufacture and incomplete or inadequate documentation or technical specifications. Determining whether the system(s) must be removed from service, allowed to remain in service, or restored to service. Analyzing how external forces such as geographical and climatic conditions and other electronic or physical devices affect the functioning of electronic equipment and what methods can be used to counteract such reactions. Providing input regarding equipment selection, installation, scheduling, testing, and modifications to insure compatibility with existing equipment and systems operational requirements. 4. Analyzing and evaluating test results, determining necessity for redesign, and making improvements to equipment being tested. Analyzing and evaluating technical manuals, schematics and data from blueprints for electronic equipment under development. Interpreting manufacturer's specifications and placing in effect specific schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, technical data from blueprints, and technical manuals. Schematics and specifications are analyzed for the purpose of improving operability. Schematics are generally moderate in complexity. Units assigned are generally complex electronic components and integrated circuit boards of the latest technology. Analyzing the technical data and making recommendations. 5. Repairing, maintaining, modifying, troubleshooting, and conducting operational testing of integrated electronic systems and subassemblies. Performing necessary maintenance and operational tests to secure proper equipment alignment. Assuring test equipment is accurately calibrated on an array of system connections and interconnections of various assemblies, subassemblies. Documentation available consists of schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, technical data from blueprints, technical manuals, manufacturing bulletins, and modification specifications. Improvising trade practices to solve maintenance problems peculiar to equipment service and furnishes data for detailed specifications including dimensions and tolerances on newly developed equipment. Maintaining complete records of tests, scheduling and maintenance performed. REQUESTED INFORMATION 1. General Information: Company Name Cage Code Company Address Point of Contact Phone Number Email Address Company Website 2. Interested and capable concerns should submit a description of your firm’s corporate experience with similar projects, including your firm’s general background, experience, and qualifications particularly with projects involving development and production of PLC based industrial control systems. A special notation should be made of similar or related programs performed for the Government including documentation with reference to the applicable contract numbers and the supervising agencies. 3. Submit a capability statement demonstrating an understanding and working knowledge of the development and production of PLC based industrial control systems. Capability statements shall demonstrate the knowledge and ability to: a. Program Allen-Bradley SLC 500 and Contrologix processors. Previous work experience involving commercially available PLC controllers and programming shall be submitted for evaluation. b. Program Modicon TSX Momentum M1E Ethernet PLC processors. Previous work experience involving commercially available PLC controllers and programming shall be submitted for evaluation. c. Program and develop HMI applications utilizing Rockwell Automation RS View software. RS View communications experience should include work performed utilizing serial drivers, DeviceNet, ControlNet and/or Ethernet protocols. Previous work experience integrating various components utilizing an industrial control network such as DeviceNet, ControlNet and/or Ethernet IP shall be submitted for evaluation. d. Program and develop HMI applications utilizing GE Fanuc iFIX 4.0 software. iFIX communications experience should include work performed utilizing serial drivers, Modbus and/or Ethernet protocols. Previous work experience integrating various components utilizing an industrial control network such as Ethernet IP shall be submitted for evaluation. e. Install and configure commercially available network firewalls such as the Cisco ASA 5500 series. Previous work experience networking computer equipment, programming, security and protection on MS Windows based operating systems shall be submitted for evaluation. f. Troubleshoot industrial control systems consisting of machinery, PLCs, various I/O types, and PC based HMI controls. Must possess a strong working knowledge of PLC programming languages compliant to IEC 61131-3 with specific experience using Schneider Electric and Allen-Bradley PLC applications. Knowledge of the following programming languages: Sequential Function Charts (SFC), Instruction List (IL), Ladder Diagram (LD), Function Block Diagram (FBD), and Structured Text (ST). g. Install, terminate, and test multimode fiber optic cables. Previous work experience installing fiber optic cables and conduits shall be submitted for evaluation. h. Install and configure a self healing, redundant Ethernet ring utilizing panel mounted industrial Ethernet switches. i. Apply a wide range of standards, concepts, principles, and practices of electronic and electrical systems and components to determine nature and extent of problems, work required, and the effects on related integral devices and overall system performance. j. Knowledge of variable frequency drives to include configuring and programming controls with respect to drive applications and motor characteristics. 4. Responses Due: Please submit all responses and any questions prior to full response to the Contract Specialist, Carole Householder, at Carole.Householder@usace.army.mil no later than November 24, 2008.
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