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ASME Standards Technology, LLC is soliciting proposals to develop consistent nozzle design rules for ASME Section VIII Divisions 1 and 2. The project aims to minimize reinforcement needs, extend rules to large nozzles, cover flat head and external pressure vessel reinforcement, and provide rational weld analysis. The deliverable is a technical report due by June 30, 2008. Proposals are due by June 15, 2007 and selection will occur within 2 weeks thereafter based on technical capabilities, experience, price, and schedule. The budget is approximately $50,000.

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Rainforcement of Nozzle

ASME Standards Technology, LLC is soliciting proposals to develop consistent nozzle design rules for ASME Section VIII Divisions 1 and 2. The project aims to minimize reinforcement needs, extend rules to large nozzles, cover flat head and external pressure vessel reinforcement, and provide rational weld analysis. The deliverable is a technical report due by June 30, 2008. Proposals are due by June 15, 2007 and selection will occur within 2 weeks thereafter based on technical capabilities, experience, price, and schedule. The budget is approximately $50,000.

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ASME Standards Technology, LLC

Request for Proposals


RFP-ASMEST-07-10
BPVC(#4) – Nozzle Design Rules

Date Posted: May 11, 2007


Proposal Due Date: June 15, 2007
1. Summary
ASME Standards Technology, LLC is soliciting proposals to develop a consistent set of nozzle
design rules for ASME Section VIII Divisions 1 and 2.
This project has resulted from ASME Pressure Technology Codes & Standards (PTCS)
Standards Committee requests to identify, prioritize, and address technology gaps in current or
new PTCS Codes, Standards and Guidelines. This project is one of several included for ASME
FY08 funding and intended to establish and maintain the technical relevance of ASME codes &
standards products. An overview of the annual ASME PTCS project selection process is
included at http://files.asme.org/STLLC/10192.pdf.
2. Scope of Work
a. Scope Description
Rectify the differences in the current ASME Section VIII Division 1 and 2 nozzle design
rules. Develop a consistent set of rules that can be used in both codes that:
• minimizes the need for reinforcement while achieving safe and reliable designs
• can be extended to large d/D ratios
• covers reinforcement of nozzles in flat heads
• provides a rational weld strength analysis
• covers reinforcement requirements for vessels subject to external pressure
Leverage off of the vast amount of work already performed in as part of the ASME Section
VIII Division 2 Rewrite project (Div 2 Rewrite). This work includes stress analysis of
numerous nozzle configurations in cylinders and spheres, and the development of an initial
set of design rules. The Div 2 Rewrite work will be reviewed, extended, and documented to
cover the design aspects required in the Div 2 Rewrite. Explicit rules will be developed for
design of nozzles with external loads from piping. The rules will be stress based. The
primary local stress at the nozzle will be computed and this stress can be utilized in brittle
fracture assessment.
Additionally, develop design rules for nozzles in spherical shells subject to pressure and
external loads. Based on the success of this part of the project, outline a project proposal to
develop design rules for nozzles in cylindrical shells subject to pressure and external loads.
Development of a consistent approach that can be used in all ASME design codes that result
in more efficient nozzle designs with less welding and reduced reinforcement.

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b. Deliverable
The project deliverable shall be a technical report provided as an electronic file in MS Word
format. The report outline shall be approved by ASME ST-LLC. One peer review cycle is
anticipated and modifications required to the report, as a result of the review cycle, are the
responsibility of the contractor awarded the contract.
c. Schedule
Investigators shall submit a schedule with their proposal describing the major milestones and
reporting schedule. ASME ST-LLC desires that the final deliverable be provided no later
than June 30, 2008.
d. Reporting:
Progress reports shall be provided at ASME B&PVC code week meetings.
e. Travel Requirements
Current travel is anticipated to present project results to ASME C&S committees during
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) code week meetings. Travel expenses shall
be reimbursed, within the project budget, per the project Travel Policy.
f. Budget
The total budget is approximately $50,000.
3. Applicant Eligibility Requirements
ASME ST-LLC is seeking proposals from all qualified organizations including, but not limited
to, engineering firms, consultants, academic institutions and Federally Funded Research and
Development Centers. In addition to relevant technical qualifications and experience, applicants
must possess an understanding of relevant ASME Codes and Standards.
4. Basis for Selection and Award
Selection of a proposal by ASME ST-LLC will be achieved through a process of evaluating and
comparing the relative merits of the applicant’s complete responses. This process reflects ASME
ST-LLC’s desire to accept an application based on its potential in best achieving program
objectives, rather than solely on evaluated technical merit or cost. Evaluation criteria includes,
but is not limited to, the following:
• Technical capabilities
• Experience
• Price
• Schedule
• Agreement with Terms and Conditions
ASME ST-LLC reserves the right to award, in whole or in part, any, all, or none of the
applications submitted in response to this solicitation.

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5. Contract Terms and Conditions


A fixed-price contract is preferred, however labor hour and expenses-type proposals will also be
considered. Draft terms and conditions are attached. The final contractual terms and conditions
will be negotiated between ASME ST-LLC and the selected applicant(s) following award.
ASME ST-LLC shall provide required access to codes and standards and other technical
references necessary for performance of the work.
6. Submission Requirements
a. Proposal Due Date: Proposals and amendments of proposals must be received by June 15,
2007. Applicants are encouraged to transmit their proposal well before the deadline.
b. Anticipated Selection and Award Date: It is anticipated that selection and award will be
made within 2 weeks of the proposal due date.
c. Application Preparation Costs: This solicitation does not obligate ASME ST-LLC to pay any
costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals or in making necessary studies
or designs for the preparation thereof or to acquire, or contract for any services.
d. Application Clarification: ASME ST-LLC reserves the right to require proposals to be
clarified or supplemented to the extent considered necessary. The award may be made after
few or no exchanges, discussions or negotiations. Therefore, all applicants are advised to
submit their most favorable application to ASME ST-LLC. ASME ST-LLC reserves the
right, without qualification, to reject any or all proposals received in response to this
solicitation and to select any proposal, in whole or in part, as a basis for negotiation and or
award. ASME ST-LLC reserves the right to modify or cancel this solicitation. All questions
relating to the solicitation must be submitted to the contact below. Any amendments to the
solicitation will be posted on the ASME ST-LLC web site
(http://stllc.asme.org/Requests_Proposals_RFPs.cfm).
e. Treatment of Proprietary Information: A proposal may include technical data and other data,
including trade secrets and/or privileged or confidential commercial or financial information,
which the applicant does not want disclosed to the public or used by ASME ST-LLC for any
purpose other than proposal evaluation. To protect such data, the applicant should
specifically identify the data to be protected.
f. Proposal Preparation and Submittal Instructions:
ASME ST-LLC may form a committee of subject matter experts to evaluate the technical
qualifications of applicants. To help facilitate this evaluation, responses should include two
separate documents, a Technical Proposal, and a Financial Proposal.
1. Technical Proposal
(a) Provide organization name and contact information.
(b) Provide evidence of technical capabilities: the credentials, qualifications,
capabilities, and experience of individuals and the organization.
(c) Describe approach to accomplishment of the Scope of Work.
(d) Confirm agreement with the Scope of Work for the specified task(s)

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2. Financial Proposal
(a) Provide a fixed price quotation or an hourly billing rate quotation and estimated
project maximum.
(b) Confirm agreement with the draft Terms and Conditions, or state any specific
exceptions.
3. Submit Technical and Financial Proposals via e-mail to the ASME ST-LLC contact
below.
4. Responses must be received on or before the deadline.
7. ASME Standards Technology, LLC Contact Information:
Name: John Koehr
President
ASME Standards Technology, LLC
Three Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016 USA
Telephone: 212-591-8511
Fax: 212-591-7196
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.stllc.asme.org

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