systems.
c.
Testing will include field tests and performance verification
tests. Field tests shall demonstrate proper calibration of input
and output devices, and the operation of specific equipment.
Performance verification test shall ensure proper execution of the
sequence of operation and proper tuning of control loops.
d.
Before scheduling the performance verification test, furnish field
test documentation and written Certified Statement of Field Test
Completion to the Contracting Officer for approval. The
statement, certified by the DDC system provider, states that the
installed system has been calibrated, tested, and is ready for the
performance verification test. Do not start the performance
verification test prior to receiving written permission from the
Government.
e.
Tests are subject to oversight and approval by the Contracting
Officer. The testing shall not be run during scheduled seasonal
off-periods of heating and cooling systems.
3.3.2
Test Reporting for Field Testing and Performance Verification Tests
a.
During and after completion of the Field Tests, and again after
the Performance Verification Tests, identify, determine causes,
replace, repair or calibrate equipment that fails to meet the
specification, and submit a written report to the Government.
b.
Document all tests with detailed test results. Explain in detail
the nature of each failure and corrective action taken. Provide a
written report containing test documentation after the Field Tests
and again after the Performance Verification Tests. Convene a
test review meeting at the job site to present the results to the
Government. As part of this test review meeting, demonstrate by
performing all portions of the field tests or performance
verification test that each failure has been corrected. Based on
the report and test review meeting, the Government will determine
either the restart point or successful completion of testing. Do
not retest until after receipt of written notification by the
Government. At the conclusion of retest, assessment will be
repeated.
3.3.3
Field Test Plan
Obtain approval of the field test plan for each phase of testing before
beginning that phase of testing. Give to the Contracting Officer written
notification of planned testing at least 45 days prior to test.
Notification shall be accompanied by the proposed test procedures. In no
case will the Contractor be allowed to start testing without written
Government approval of test procedures.
The field test plan shall consist
of detailed instructions for complete testing to prove performance of the
heating, ventilating and air-conditioning system and digital control system
and shall include tests requirements specified in the PART 3 paragraph
entitled "Contractor's Field Tests".
3.3.4
Performance Verification Test Plan
Obtain approval of the performance verification test plan for each phase of
testing before beginning that phase of testing. These test phases shall
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