99 -- BOTTLEFIELD UPGRADE, INSPECTION, TEST AND CERTIFICATION

Notice Date

March 7, 2001

Contracting Office

Navy Experimental Diving Unit, 321 Bullfinch Rd, Panama City, FL 32407-7015

ZIP Code

32407-7015

Solicitation Number

N0463A-01-Q-42015

Response Due

April 6, 2001

Point of Contact

Chris Diehl Contracting Officer (850)-230-3191

E-Mail Address

Contracting Officer (diehlc@nedu.navsea.navy.mil)

Description

The NAVY EXPERIMENTAL DIVING UNIT, Panama City, FL. is requesting Contractor support to perform Acoustic Emission (AE) Testing of seventy-two each DOT 107A high pressure gas storage cylinders. This is a best value Simplified Acquisition and may be awarded to other than low bid. Cylinders are located at the Navy Experimental Diving Unit and shall be inspected in place. Cylinders are 33' long x 18" OD (49.5 cu. ft. water volume) used for high-pressure (3000 psig) gas storage as follows: 36 cylinders Air, 12 cylinders Helium/Oxygen Mix, 24 cylinders Helium. Testing shall be in accordance with ASTM E1419-00 Standard Test Method for Examination of Seamless, Gas Filled Pressure Vessels Using Acoustic Emission, or other DOT or ASME approved standards for conducting AE testing. Any AE site, which produces significant AE events, shall be subjected to an ultrasonic inspection. The contractor shall submit test procedures detailing all test and inspections for Government review and approval. The Contractor shall submit a document pertaining to qualifications and experience in testing and inspection per DOT, ASTM, and ASME for pressure vessel testing, AE testing, and ultrasonic testing. During AE testing the pressure of the cylinders shall be raised from 1000 psig to 110% of the normal fill pressure. Normal fill pressure is 3000 psig. NEDU personnel shall perform disassembly and reassemble of piping and appurtenances. The pressurized gas source shall be supplied by NEDU. The contractor shall be responsible for providing all required test and inspection equipment. A test report documenting the results of all testing and inspection, and the condition of each pressure vessel shall be submitted within ten working days of completion of the tests. Test shall begin approximately 14 May 2001 and shall be completed within 30 days. Technical point of contact is Mr. Bob Johnston, (850)-230-3100. Send proposals including Firm Fixed Price, Testing Procedures and Qualification Documentation to above referenced address, attention Mr. Chris Diehl, Contracting Officer. NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010309/99SOL008.HTM (W-066 SN50F558)