What this opportunity is
The Department of Homeland Security is seeking quotations for propulsion shaft sleeves, specifically three different types, each made from copper nickel alloy. This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses, making it suitable for small manufacturers or suppliers in the metal fabrication sector. The notice type is a combined synopsis/solicitation, indicating that interested vendors should prepare to submit bids rather than simply track the opportunity. Each item requires individual packaging and marking, with specified part numbers and weights provided.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
MAL_1025
WORK ITEM 1: 2010-01-340-6083, Sleeve Tail Propulsion Shaft,
Purchase
1. SCOPE
1.1 Intent. This supply item sets forth the requirements for the Manufacturing, Testing, Inspection,
Packaging, and Marking of a propulsion shaft aft tail sleeve used on US Coast Guard 270 WMEC A & B
class cutters.
1.2 Government-Furnished Property. None.
2. REFERENCES
COAST GUARD DRAWINGS
Coast Guard Drawing 905 WMEC 243-12, Rev A, Controllable Pitch Propeller Shafting Details
COAST GUARD PUBLICATIONS
None
OTHER REFERENCES
SAE J448, Dated 01 Aug 2011 - Surface Texture
ASQ/ISO/IEC 17025:2005, General requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration
Laboratories
ISO 9001, Dated 15 Sep 2015, Quality Management Systems – Requirements
ASTM E1003, Dated 15 Jan 2013, Standard Practice for Hydrostatic Leak Testing
ASTM B369, Dated 01 Apr 2009 (R 2016), Standard Specification for Copper-Nickel Alloy
Castings
ASTM D6880/D6880M, Dated 2011, Standard Specification for Wood Boxes
ASTM D7478/D7478M, Dated 2011, Standard Specification for Heavy Duty Sheathed Wood
Crates
MIL-STD-129R, Feb 2014 Military Marking for Shipment and Storage
MIL-STD-2073-1E Change 1, January 2011, Standard Practice for Military Packaging
MTI ITEM DESCRIPTION NSN
P/N
CAGE
QTY
(EA.)
ESTIMATED COST
($/UNIT)
N Sleeve Tail Propulsion
Shaft
NSN: 2010-01-340-6083
PN: 901-WMEC-243-004-PIECE 5
1
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2.1 Specification order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this specification and
the references cited herein, this specification shall take precedence.
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 General. The Contractor shall provide all labor and materials to manufacture the item listed in section
1.2 above. Manufacturing shall be in accordance with this specification and the applicable detail for piece
number 5 of drawing 905 WMEC 243-12 for each Tail Shaft Propulsion Sleeve (Fwd End Stern Tube).
The quantity of each item to be manufactured shall be as required by the contract.
3.1.1 Tech rep. Not applicable.
3.2 Material. All sleeves manufactured under this specification shall be cast in accordance with
specification ASTM B369 using UNS alloy C96400, centrifugal casting rotating mold only. Only tests
specified herein shall apply.
3.3 Size, finish and tolerances. The sleeves manufactured using this specification shall be in accordance
with table 1 below.
TABLE 1 – SIZE, TOLERANCE AND FINISH REQUIREMENTS
SIZE TOLERANCE FINISH
LENGTH 49.000” +0.250” - 0.000”
OUTSIDE
DIAMETER 12.250” +0.050” – 0.000” 1000 RMS or
smoother
INSIDE
DIAMETER 10.500” +0.000” - 0.020” 600 RMS or
smoother
3.3.1 Finish. All finishes shall be in accordance with SAE J448 and as listed in table 1unless otherwise
specified.
3.3.2 Run-out. All sleeves provided shall have a run-out of 0.002” variation per foot, but not to exceed a
maximum of 0.010” for any sleeve.
3.3.3 Concentricity. The outside diameter and inside diameter of each sleeve shall be concentric with the
axis of rotation to within 0.010” over the sleeve length.
3.4 Material certification. The contractor shall provide a chemical analysis of the material used, to the
Contracting Officer, for each delivery order.
3.4.1 Heat. If more than one heat is used, a chemical analysis of the content of each heat shall be
provided.
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3.4.2 Chemical analysis. Each chemical analysis shall be labeled with the applicable delivery order
number and the ladle capacity.
3.5 Performance characteristics. The shaft sleeves shall not exhibit any indications of porosity, and
leakage during the hydro tests.
3.5.1 Repairs. No repairs of sleeves shall be allowed, nor shall non-conforming sleeves be offered to the
Coast Guard for acceptance.
3.6 Tests and inspections. The contractor shall perform the following tests and inspections.
3.6.1 Hydrostatic inspection/test. Each shaft sleeve manufactured under this specification shall have a
hydrostatic inspection/test in accordance with ASTM E1003.
• This test shall maintain a minimum of 50 lbs of water pressure for a minimum of ten minutes.
• During this time sleeves shall show no signs of leakage or porosity.
3.6.2 Dimensional inspection. Each shaft sleeve manufactured under this specification shall have a
dimensional inspection.
3.6.3 Weldability testing. Weldability testing in accordance with ASTM B369 is not required for this
shaft sleeve.
3.6.4 Mechanical testing. Mechanical testing in accordance with ASTM B369 is not required for this shaft
sleeve.
3.7 Notifications and inspections. The contractor shall be responsible for notifying the Contracting
Officer at least ten (10) working days prior to said contractor being ready for any inspections or testing.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE
4.1 General. The contractor shall maintain an inspection system which shall insure that each item offered
to the Coast Guard for acceptance or approval conforms to the contract requirements. The inspection
system shall be documented and meet the requirements of ISO 9001 and available for review by the Coast
Guard.
4.2 Records. The contractor shall maintain records of all inspections and tests. The records at a minimum
shall indicate the nature and number of observations made, the number and type of deficiencies found,
and the corrective action taken.
4.3 Calibration system. The contractor as well as any subcontractors shall be required to maintain a test
equipment calibration program in compliance with ASQ/ISO/IEC 17025. The program shall be
documented and traceable to the National Institute of Standards (NIST).
4.4 Responsibility for inspection. The contractor shall be responsible for the performance of all inspection
requirements specified herein. The Contractor shall provide space, personnel and test equipment for the
conduct of all inspection requirements. All inspection and testing shall be performed at the contractors
facility prior to the Coast Guar…
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