DRAFT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR BATTERY MONITORING SYSTEM FOR TYPE-II BATTERIES ONBOARD SHISHUMAR CLASS SUBMARINES

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1 DRAFT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR BATTERY MONITORING SYSTEM FOR TYPE-II BATTERIES ONBOARD SHISHUMAR CLASS SUBMARINES 1. The Ministry of Defence, Government of India intends to procure four Battery Monitoring Systems (BMS) along with associated equipment and services for Type-II batteries installed onboard Shishumar Class Submarines. 2. This Request for Information (RFI) consists of two parts as indicated below:- (a) Part I. The first part of the RFI incorporates operational characteristics and features that should be met by the equipment. A few important technical parameters of the proposed equipment are also mentioned. (b) Part II. The second part of the RFI states the methodology seeking response of vendors. Submission of incomplete response format will render the vendor liable for rejection. Part I 3. The Intended Use of Equipment. The Battery Monitoring System is required to be installed onboard IN Submarines for measurement and display through data logging of cell parameters such as cell voltage, cell current, electrolyte temperature, electrolyte level, & insulation resistance of the cell as well as the battery group. 4. Important Parameters. This document solicits information regarding compliance with critical technical specifications of a Battery Monitoring System. A detailed response is essential so as to analyze the proposed solution of the vendor with regards to technical capabilities and features of the Battery Monitoring System. The Battery Monitoring System would be installed onboard Shishumar Class Submarines based in Mumbai. (a) Indicative budgetary and cost Implication. The indicative cost (on unit basis) for battery monitoring system should be provided. It shall take into account all aspects of supply, installation, integration, training, trials, acceptance, services and life cycle support is to be stated. Details that go into determining indicative cost of the scheme, including factors such as Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC), product support package, training etc must be provided in response to this RFI. Other aspects considered relevant (if any), may be mentioned specifically.

2 2 (b) Vendors are to indicate availability of the equipment in the Indian market, its level of indigenization and the vendor s delivery capability, maintenance support, life-time support etc. (c) Capability to undertake ToT, along with scope, range and depth of ToT for technologies envisaged in this RFI is to be indicated. (d) Capability of Indian Vendors to indigenously design and develop the required equipment is to be indicated. (e) Vendors are to indicate the key technologies and materials required for manufacturing the Battery Monitoring System and the extent of their availability, or accessibility in case they are not available in India. (f) Vendors are to indicate whether they have supplied the same or similar equipment to any other customer and to include brief details of the same. Additionally, vendors are to indicate if their similar equipment is already in use in any other Navy. (g) Vendors are to indicate the manpower required to operate and maintain the Battery Monitoring System facility. Additionally, the details of training required for such personnel are also to be indicated. (h) Vendors are to indicate whether they would be able to comply with all provisions of DPP-16 or not. If not, which Para/Clause of DPP-16 would not be complied is to be indicated with reasons. (j) Willingness to offer offsets. Should the requirement of Offsets as stipulated in DPP 2016 become applicable, the vendor is to indicate his willingness to comply with and undertake the same as stipulated in the DPP (k) Vendors may consider this RFI as advance intimation for obtaining requisite government clearances. (l) Vendors are to indicate if the equipment is being designed, developed and manufactured in India. If yes, necessary supporting documents to establish indigenous design, development and manufacture be attached with the response. (m) Tentative Delivery Schedule. The overall timeframe of production, delivery with stage wise break-up of the entire project post signing of contract along with Programme Evaluation details is required to be submitted. (n) Payment Terms. Vendor is to indicate acceptability to the terms of payment as per DPP-16. (p) Vendor is to indicate its capability to execute the project and provide product support including:-

3 3 (i) Technical support being provided for maintenance and support of the facility during its service life, including warranty. The service life of the facility should be at least 20 years. (ii) Modalities for Annual Maintenance Contract including spares, post warranty period. (q) Vendor is to indicate the provisions for upgradeability of equipment to avoid system obsolescence. (r) Vendors are to indicate restrictions related to exports in respective country and how long will it take to get clearance. (s) Earliest date by which OEM is willing to give a presentation on product/solution offered at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi 5. Vendors should confirm that the following conditions are acceptable:- (a) The solicitation of offers will be as per Single Stage Two Bid System. It would imply that a Request for Proposal would be issued soliciting the technical and commercial offers together, but in two separate sealed envelopes. The validity of commercial offers would be at least 18 months from the date of submission of offers. (b) The technical offers would be evaluated by a Technical evaluation Committee (TEC) to check its compliance with RFP. (c) The equipment of all TEC cleared vendors would be put through a trial evaluation in India on a No Cost No Commitment basis. A staff evaluation would be carried out by Services Headquarters to analyse the result of the field evalution and shortlist the equipment for introduction into service. (d) Amongst the vendors cleared by staff evaluation, a Commercial Negotiation Committee (CNC) would decide the lowest cost bidder (L1) and conclude the appropriate contract. (e) Vendor would be bound to provide product support for time period specified in the RFP, which includes spares and maintenance tools/jigs/fixtures for field and component level repairs. (f) The vendor would be required to accept the general conditions of contract given in the Standard Contract Document at Chapter VII of DPP 2016 placed at (g) Offsets (if applicable). The vendor has to undertake offsets contracts as mandated by DPP 2016 based on the value of commercial proposals.

4 4 (h) Integrity Pact. An Integrity Pact along with appropriate Integrity Pact Bank Guarantee (IPBG) is a mandatory requirement in the instant case (Refer Annexure I to Appendix M of Schedule I of Chapter II of DPP 2016 which is to be promulgated). (i) Performance-cum-Warranty Bond. A performance-cum-warranty Bond of 5% of value of the Contract would be furnished by the seller in the form of a Bank Guarantee after signing of the contract. (j) Transfer of Technology (ToT) (if applicable). Government of India is desirous of license production of equipment after acquiring ToT in the case. 6. Procedure for Response Part II (a) Vendor must fill the form of response as given in Appendix E of Chapter I DPP 2013 (details placed at Appendix B). Apart from filling details about company, details about the exact product meeting our generic technical specifications should also be carefully filled. Additional literature on the product can also be attached with the form. (b) The filled form should be dispatched at under mentioned address:- Principal Director Submarine Acquisition Directorate of Submarine Acquisition IHQ MoD (Navy) Room No. 120, 'C' wing Sena Bhawan New Delhi Tel: Fax No.: dsmaq-navy@nic.in (c) The last date of acceptance of filled form is 6 weeks from the date of hoisting RFI in MoD website. The vendors shortlisted for issue of RFP would be intimated. A presentation on the subject may be sought in case it is felt that certain parameters mentioned in your RFI need further clarification. 7. The Government of India invites responses to this request only from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) / Authorised Vendors / Government Sponsored Export Agencies (in case of countries where domestic laws do not permit direct export by OEMs) / Vendors with

5 5 experience of production of Training Simulators of equivalent complexity. The end user of the equipment is the Indian Navy. 8. This information is being issued with no financial commitment and the Ministry of Defence reserve the right to change or vary any part thereof at any stage. The Government of India also reserves the right to withdraw it should it be so necessary at any stage. The acquisition process would be carried out under the provisions of DPP-2016.

6 6 ENVISAGED OPERATIONAL / QUALITATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR BATTERY MONITORING SYSTEM FOR TYPE-II BATTERIES Appendix A (Refers to Para 4) 1. A Battery Monitoring System is required to be procured for Type II batteries onboard Shishumar Class Submarines. The BMS is designed for monitoring the parameters of individual cells and spatially separated battery groups located in spaces called battery compartments. The main batteries onboard are distributed in two battery compartments each with two battery groups consisting of 132 Type-II cells. The words cell and battery have been used interchangeably in this document. 1.2 Functional Requirements. The BMS is required to continuously carry out the following functions: - (a) Battery associated functions. Measurement and logging of cell parameters Viz. Cell Voltage, Electrolyte Temperature, Electrolyte Level, Charge/ Discharge current & Battery Group Insulation Resistance Measurement. (b) Computation oriented functions. The computation of average voltage, group voltage, average temperature, residual capacity and battery endurance based on measured parameters and inputs fed by operator such as constants required while battery charging/ discharging, temperature correction factors and initial data. Sick cells would also be required to be identified. (c) Warning related functions. Warnings to be generated whenever Cell Voltage, Electrolyte Temperature, Electrolyte Level, Percentage of Hydrogen are not within predefined input values. (d) Other functions. Facility for logging of all parameters and transferring logged/ calculated data to an external data logging system in spread sheet format is to be provided. BITE for health monitoring of equipment and communication networks is also required to be provided. 2.1 Physical and General Characteristics. The configuration is to include the following: - (a) Peripheral Devices (PDs). The PD would measure the cell parameters viz. terminal voltage, electrolyte temperature and electrolyte level for each cell. The PD

7 7 would be located in the battery compartment. The cable and connectors for the PD should be intrinsically safe and suitable for the battery pit environment. The units should qualify EMI/EMC specifications (MIL 461/F). (b) Main control unit (MCU). MCU will be the data logging and processing system. This would also house the power supply unit and the Man Machine interface (MMI). The MCU should have Single Board Computer (SBC) suitable for embedded system available in the market with adequate primary and secondary storage capability to support continuous data archiving. (c) Laptop PC. This would be utilised for trouble shooting, reloading the system software as well as act as repository for storing data of the BMS. The device should be of military grade for operating in harsh marine environment. Configuration should be latest available in the market at the time of contract. The laptop should have sufficient memory and processing resources to enable fault finding, storing and reloading of operating system and functional software. 2.2 Software and Design requirements. Design requirements to be incorporated in the system are as follows:- (a) The system should operate on LlNUX operating System (Version 6.0 or above). (b) External system interfaces will be hardwired for communication (Charging / Discharging, Insulation measurement and Indication of charging stages). (c) The architecture should permit online digital data exchange between MCUs of both battery rooms onboard via data bus for monitoring only. (d) The system cabinets and panels should be able to facilitate interchangeability of parts and components such as SBC and Data Acquisition Conversion Board (DACB). (e) Main components of the system equipment should be manufactured in the form of easily removable assembly units/ modules. Modules should have guiding/locating pins at the rear. The design of the modules must ensure that modules housing one type of components cannot be inserted in a space provided for a different type of module. Replacement of changeable assemblies and modules should not require soldering and subsequent adjustment of the system. All components like switches, light indications, indicating instruments and digital displays should be housed in separate modules with end connectors at the rear.

8 8 (f) Maintenance of the panel and equipment should be provided from the front side only. The modules should be connected to the cabinet wiring by means of a telescopic patch cord and are to be mounted in cradles, which slide in/out along guides with locking arrangement so as to permit their checking & fault finding when the system is live. (g) The material being used for magnetic, electric and mechanical parts should be approved for Naval warship application. MIL grade components should be used as far as feasible. In case of non-mil grade components are used, these need to be suitably ruggedised to meet overall ET/ESS requirements. (h) The equipment should be able to pass through a hatch of diameter 750 mm. (j) The cable to panels, and devices housing sensitive electronics should terminate in an External connection Module. Also all the major devices and panels of the system should be mounted on standard back frames by suitable securing arrangements. This is to ensure that the main panels and devices housing sensitive electronics can be positioned after the completion of cabling and hot work in the vicinity. (k) The systems should provide protection against short circuit currents, voltage surges and overloads. (l) Commonality. The manufacturer to mention the level of commonality achieved within the system at the following levels. (i) (ii) (iii) Module/sub module level. PCB level. Component level. 2.3 Software Requirements. The software should meet the requirements for software development as given in IEEE-STD One set of all firmware of the system, duly documented and coordinated with individual PCB's shall be supplied as Master (EPROM media) and in soft copy. It should be open architecture type capable of incorporation of modifications/ upgradations as required. All the software (both operating and functional software) should be available on CD's for reloading in the event of the software corruption/ system crashing. The software should be adequately protected with anti-virus software/ firewalls. The software developed should be subject to an independent third party audit and QA with DQN (N) as coordinating agency for Independent Verification and Validation. Costing for conduct of Independent Verification and Validation are required to be borne by the vendor.

9 9 2.4 Interfacing with External Systems. Signals from external systems (battery switchboards, should be galvanically isolated. 2.5 Environmental Conditions. The equipment should meet all specification as per standards indicated at Para 2.15 below. 2.6 Toxicity of Non-Metallic Materials. Toxicity of non-metallic materials should not be more than index level Earth Protection. External earthling studs are to be provided. 2.8 Cables. The cable entry to the panels and devices should be from top rear side. Cable entry for MCU should be from top. Cable entry for PDs should be from both sides. All power cables will be EBXL type and all other cables viz. control/ inter-unit/ inter-system cables would be LFH type. All internal wiring of the panels and units should be provided with proper identification by colour code and tag number. Sufficient spare cores should be available for internal wiring. All the units of the system and its interfaced elements are located in various compartments of the platform. The system design should account for the signal loss, attenuation and degradation. so that the functionality of the system is not compromised. All wire terminals shall be with compression or clamp type connectors. All power and control wiring terminations shall be done through lugs. Ring types of lugs are to be used for power connections. 2.9 Internal Wiring. The internal cabling is required to conform to Def. Stan and internal wiring to Defence Standard (Part 18) both ensuring use of Low Fire Hazard (LFH) cables/wires. Use of non LFH cables is to be avoided; exception if any is to be brought to the notice of IHQ/MoD (Navy) for approval Lifting Arrangement. Eye-bolts are to be provided for main assembly and any sub assembly. The eyebolts may be removable type for subassemblies Humisealinq. The following are to be ensured:- (a) Application of both conformal coating and solder masking on all PCBs is mandatory and should be followed for all equipment. Solder masking in lieu of conformal coating is also not permissible. (b) Techniques for removal of conformal coating also need to be incorporated at QAP stage. Materials for removal should be procured in adequate quantity along with the equipment.

10 10 (c) Alternate environment friendly products and manufacturing technologies available in the industry are to be followed Components. All components shall be of MIL grade approved type for use on warships. Standard specification and grade of material of each component used shall be indicated in the binding drawings. Make and type of components are to be listed in the binding drawings. Use of non-mil grade components is to be avoided; exception if any is to be brought to the notice of IHQ/MoD (Navy) for approval Standards/ Specifications. The following relevant standards/ specifications are to be adhered to:- (a) IEEE (b) JSS (c) ISO (d) MIL STD 461F. (e) JSS Hardware Specifications. The technical specifications of Peripheral Devices (PD) are as follows:- (a) Input Specifications. The voltage value of each cell would be made available from the terminals of the cell. Each PD is to be designed to measure the parameters from one cell. (b) Configuration. Each PD is to be designed to log data from each cell on MODBUS. The device is to be fitted on top of the cell using a dedicated holder. Resetting of PDs is to be available from MCU. Further all PDs (with data) should be available on the display. Each PD should be capable of giving visual light indications corresponding to low level, high level and within normal range of cell electrolyte to facilitate monitoring during topping up. (c) Dimensions. The dimension of PD is to be such that it can be mounted on the service plugs of Type II cells and when fitted would not in any way obstruct the fitment/ removal of other accessories and smooth movement of trolley. Further, the design and mounting of PD is to be such that they are not vulnerable to damage during fitment/ removal and when qualified electricians are undertaking routine maintenance/ topping up of cells in battery rooms.

11 11 (d) Type of Enclosure. The PDs are required to be hermetically sealed. The enclosure protection level should be IP-66 or greater. Protection levels will be tested with connectors, both male and female, in place. Since PD is to be mounted on the cell, the material of the same is to be non-metallic and non- conducting. (e) Fire and Spark. The ambient environment in the battery compartment would have high content of hydrogen concentration and acid vapour and is therefore potentially explosive and corrosive. Therefore, peripheral devices are required to be acid proof, spark proof and non-metallic. Further, insulated ruggedised connectors are to be supplied with PDs in compliance with safety requirements. (f) Range and Accuracy. The range, accuracy and resolution requirements for the measured parameters of Type II batteries are as follows:- S.No Parameter Range Accuracy Resolution (a) Cell Voltage 1.5 to 3 V ±0.005V 0.001V (b) Electrolyte Temperature 0 to 65 C ±1 C 0.5 C (c) Electrolyte Level (from normal level) -25 to +25mm ±5mm 1mm (g) Power Supply. The basic power supply for the PD would be drawn from the cell. Special supplies as required internally should be generated within the PD. (h) Special Features. Provision for a test jig/debugger laptop is to be provided to undertake serviceability checks of the PD by bringing the PD outside the battery pit. To account for outages of voltage inputs, voltage input less than 1.5 V is to be considered as spurious input and the cell is to be shown as abnormal/ failed. The PD should have self reset function in case of software malfunction. Further, redundancy to store data offline during PC or UPS failure is to be provided. 3.2 The technical specifications of Main Control Unit (MCU) are as follows:- (a) Power Supplies. The input power supply, without neutral (Main and reserve) is 115 V, 60 Hz, 1 phase onboard submarine respectively. Each MCU of the system shall receive power supplies from two separate feeders. An automatic change over switch shall be incorporated in the MCU to enable receipt of supply from either of the feeders such that functioning of the BMS is not interrupted. (b) Enclosure Protection. The panel should confirm to IP-54 enclosure protection level.

12 12 (c) Dimensions and Weight. The overall profile of Master Control Unit including lifting hooks of each MCU should be kept to the minimum possible. (d) Panel Design. The design of the display, and layout of controls for the panels should take into consideration aspects of human engineering. The design should cater for monitoring and control by an operator of average height.

13 13 INFORMATION PERFORMA (INDIAN VENDOR) 1. Name of the Vendor/Company/Firm. Appendix B (Refers Para 6) (Company profile, in brief, to be attached) 2. Type (Tick the relevant category). Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Authorised Vendor of foreign Firm Yes/No Yes/No (attach details, if yes) Others (give specific details) 3. Contact Details. Postal Address:- City : State : Pin Code : Tele : Fax : URL/Web Site: 4. Local Branch/Liaison Office / Authorised Representatives in India (if any). Name & Address: Pin code : Tel : Fax : 5. Financial Details. (a) Category of Industry (Large/medium/small Scale) : (b) Annual turnover : USD (INR for Indian Vendor) (c) Number of employees in firm: (d) Details of manufacturing infrastructure :

14 14 (e) Earlier contracts with Indian Ministry of Defence/Government agencies : - Agency Contract Number Equipment Quantity Cost 6. Certification by Quality Assurance Organisation (If Applicable). Name of Agency Certification Applicable from (date & Year) Valid till (date & year) 7. Details of Registration (Only for Indian Vendors) Agency Registration No Validity (Date) Equipment DGS&D DGQA/DGAQA/DGNAI OFB DRDO Any other Government Agency 8. Membership of FICCI/ASSOCHAM/CII or other Industrial Associations Name of Organization Membership Number 9. Equipment/Product Profile (a) Name of Product : (Should be given category wise for e.g., All products under night vision devices to be mentioned together) (b) Description (attach technical literature): (c) Whether OEM or Integrator :

15 15 (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (j) (k) Name and address of Foreign collaborator(if any): Industrial License Number: Indigenous component of the product (in percentage): Status (in service /design & development stage): Production capacity per annum: Countries/agencies where equipment supplied earlier (give details of quantity supplied): Estimated price of the equipment 10. Alternatives for meeting the objectives of the equipment set forth in the RFI. 11. Any other relevant information: 12. Declaration. It is certified that the above information is true and any changes will be intimated within five (05) working days of occurrence. (Authorised Signatory)

16 16 INFORMATION PROFORMA (FOREIGN VENDORS) 1. Name of the Vendor /Company /firm. (Company profile, in brief, to be attached) 2. Type (Tick the relevant category). Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Government Sponsored Export Agency Authorised Vendor of OEM Yes/No Yes/No (Details of Registration to be provided) Yes/No (attach details) Others (give specific details) 3. Contact Details. Postal Address: City : Province: Country: Pin/Zip Code: Tele: Fax: URL/Web Site: 4. Local Branch /Liaison Office/Authorised Representatives, in India (if any). Name & Address: City: Province: Pin Code: Tel: Fax: 5. Financial Details. (a) (b) (c) Annual Turnover: USD Number of Employees in firm Details of manufacturing infrastructure available

17 17 (d) Earlier contracts with Indian Ministry of Defence/Government agencies: Agency Contract Number Equipment Quantity Cost 6. Certification by Quality Assurance Organisation (if applicable). Name of Agency Certification Applicable from (Date & Year) Valid till (Date & Year) 7. Equipment /Product Profile (to be submitted for each product separately) (a) Name of Product: (Should be given category wise for e.g. all products under night vision devices to be mentioned together) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) Description (attach technical literature): Whether OEM or Integrator: Status (in Service/Design Development stage): Production capacity per annum: Countries where equipment is in service: Whether export clearance is required from respective Government: (h) Any Collaboration/Joint Venture/Co-production/Authorised dealer with Indian Industry (give details): Name & Address: Tel: Fax: (j) Estimated price of the equipment 8. Alternatives for meeting the objectives of the equipment set forth in the RFI. 9. Any other relevant information 10. Declaration. It is certified that the above information is true and any changes will be intimated within five (05) working days of occurrence. (Authorized Signatory)