SOURCES SOUGHT
J -- Blast Containment Monitoring System Maintenance
- Notice Date
- 4/4/2013
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 811219
— Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFNWC/PZI - Kirtland, Installation Contracting Division, AFNWC/PZI, 8500 Gibson SE, Bldg 20202, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, 87117-5606, United States
- ZIP Code
- 87117-5606
- Solicitation Number
- BlastContainmentMonitoringSystem
- Point of Contact
- Ambros D. Montoya, Phone: 5058532478, Elizabeth H Sanchez, Phone: (505) 853-7505
- E-Mail Address
-
ambros.montoya@kirtland.af.mil, elizabeth.sanchez@kirtland.af.mil
(ambros.montoya@kirtland.af.mil, elizabeth.sanchez@kirtland.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 1. GENERAL INFORMATION: For planning and information purposes, the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) is seeking potential sources for the maintenance of the Blast Containment and Management System, (BCMS) for the Kirtland Underground Munitions Maintenance Storage Complex (KUMMSC) located at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. 2. BACKGROUND: The Blast Control and Monitoring System (BCMS) is controlled by two Allen-Bradley ControlLogix redundant Programmable Logic Controllers. Located inside of cabinet PLC-4 is the redundant processors, mounted to the door of PLC-4 is the alarm horn, alarm silence and test pushbuttons. Pushbuttons for mechanical plenum isolation valve control and blast alarm resets are also face mounted on the door of PLC-4. Alarm and valves' status indications are displayed at all the I-Fix SCADA Nodes. The PLC "Ladder Logic" software diagrams and PLC configurations schematics are provided in the "Diagrams and Schematics" section of this volume. Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)-The Blast Control and Management System (BCMS) is controlled via a PLC network. The network consists of four PLC cabinets located throughout the Storage Facility. PLC-4 is the central control/monitoring location for the PLC network, housing the main processors (Allen-Bradley Redundant ControlLogix Processors), main communication modules (Radnet, Controlnet, and Ethernet), GE I-Fix SCADA Server, alarm horn, alarm silence and test pushbuttons. Pushbuttons for mechanical plenum isolation valves control and blast alarm resets are also face mounted. All alarm and valve status indications will be displayed at the SCADA nodes. In addition, facility air and water isolation valves, exhaust blast valve bypass valves, and lift station plug and air vent valves may be operated Via I-Fix SCADA control. PLC-1 through 4 are the interface points between the BCMS and the Temperature Control System (TCS), as well as the interface point between the Security System and the BCMS. 3. REQUESTED CAPABILITY: The Contractor shall-Analyze error and alarm logs and reset upon completion; complete communication checks for faults; conduct Data base Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and HMI backups, PLC/HMI preventative and maintenance, Backup Battery/Power checks, service and maintenance, Bi-annual calibrations will be performed to the 20 Blast Sensors, chilled and hot water temperature controls and Zone 1-8 Monitoring system; Conduction cooling unit services and maintenance The Contractor shall procure, coordinate receipt, and perform verification of the following material to be delivered and installed annually- Carbon Filters ‘FV-SG-242416-62/787 Carbon Absorber' Qty of 46; Provide annual air listed unit #3 Requested Capabilities balance of system and provide documentation; Calibration on an annual basis will be performed to the 11 AHU-differential pressure switches; All services shall be in accordance with the TCP AND BCMS'S manufacturer's procedures and guidelines. Contractor shall be responsible for performing annual and semi-annual system checks of the programmable logic controllers, the blast sensors, the temperature controllers, the input, output devices and to recalibrate as needed the sequence of operations for each. The contractor will provide written verification that the system is in 100% readiness and also if a need for a repair, change or upgrade will be needed in the future. The maintenance shall only be worked on by skilled, qualified technicians knowledgeable of the KUMMSC Advanced Entry Control Security System (AECS) which interfaces with the BCMS and the GE GlobalCare Software Support and Rockwell Tech Connect Software Support., GE I-Fix SCADA, The PLC "Ladder Logic", software and, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix. 4. RESPONSES: Please submit written responses no later than 17 days from issuance of this synopsis. Contractor format is acceptable, E-mail to ambros.montoya@kirtland.af.mil and elizabeth.sanchez@kirtland.af.mil. The Government will review industry responses in detail. If the Government would like to discuss your response to this sources sought synopsis, you will be contacted for additional information. Responses received after 17 days may not be reviewed. No phone responses will be accepted. No additional information is available at this time. There are no other prescribed format requirements for the response to this announcement. Submit detailed capabilities of your firm to meet the requirements listed in the paragraphs above to include the following information: 1. Provide contact information with your submission: company name, address, and primary points of contact (including name, phone number, and email address). 2. Detail relevant experience in government and commercial sectors. Include the following information: a) Government contract number b) Contract value c) Role your company played d) Point of contact and current telephone number (PCO or Program Manager) 3. Address your company's resource capacity to support the Blast Containment Management System maintenance effort over an anticipated five (5) year contract period. 4. Address your company's software experience with GE GlobalCare Software Support and Rockwell Tech Connect Software Support for maintenance purposes. 5. The NAICS code for this effort is 811219 with a size standard of $19.0 Million. a) Interested firms must provide their CAGE code and DUNS number. Respondents must indicate their size of business pursuant to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Please indicate whether you are a large or small business. If a small business, please specify the type (e.g. Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), 8(a), HUB Zone, WOSB, and VOSB.). The general definition of a small business is one that is independently owned and operated, is not dominant in the field of operation in which it is proposing on Air Force contracts and with its affiliates. b) Please indicate whether your company is interested in participating as the prime contractor or as a subcontractor or whether your company is interested in participating as part of a teaming arrangement. 6. Please provide any additional information you feel would assist the government in determining your ability to support this type of workload. Failure to respond to this sources sought does not preclude participation in any future competition, nor will information provided in response to this sources sought be used to exclude anyone from responding to any future Request for Proposals. Communications with AFNWC with regard to this sources sought will only be permitted in writing during the sources sought response period. 5. REQUESTED INFORMATION: This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB); it is only to obtain market capabilities/industry comments and is to be used for informational purposes only. The Air Force does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request, nor will the Air Force pay for the information requested. Your answers are intended to be used to help construct our acquisition strategy and may be used to structure the Government's RFP. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. AFNWC will use the responses to the announcement to make an informed decision concerning the strategy it will pursue to meet its objectives and, if AFNWC elects to proceed, to structure the solicitation to maximize commercial sector interest and small business utilization. All firms responding to this announcement will be notified if a requirement is solicited. The governments' evaluation of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses, or any particular small business designation (e.g. SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WOSB, VOSB, etc.) results will be utilized to determine small business set-aside opportunities. All types of small business set-asides will be considered. 5. QUESTIONS: The Government will consider and attempt to respond to all questions, but reserves the right not to respond. All answers to submitted questions will be posted on the FedBizOpps (FBO) website on a non-attribution basis. Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to ambros.montoya@kirtland.af.mil and elizabeth.sanchez@kirtland.af.mil within the 17 day period. Verbal questions will not be accepted.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Kirtland Air Force Base NM, 87117, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, 87112, United States
- Zip Code: 87112
- Zip Code: 87112
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