1 RFQ 472310.pdf

February 2025 AMS-Template-003 Rev. 4

Procurement & Property Management Division Building SUSC P.O. Box 5000

Upton, NY 11973-5000 Phone 631-344-2762 bclemmer@bnl.gov managed by Brookhaven Science Associates for the U.S. Department of Energy www.bnl.gov

January 23, 2026

REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) NUMBER 472310

DESCRIPTION: Laser Amplifier System

Issued By:

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC Brookhaven National Laboratory P.O. Box 5000 Upton, NY 11973-5000

Buyer/Contracts Specialist:

Name: Blake Clemmer Telephone No.: 631-344-2762 Email: bclemmer@bnl.gov

Ship To Address:

Brookhaven National Laboratory Receiving: Bldg. 98 Rochester Street Upton, New York 11973-5000

Anticipated Freight Terms:

FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid

Anticipated Period of Performance: Contract Award through 09/30/2026

Questions Due Date: 01/28/2026 @ 11:59

PM ET

Quote Due Date & Time: 02/07/2026 @ 11:59

PM ET

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Payment Terms: TBD

*Brookhaven is a tax-exempt entity.

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC (herein known as “BSA”), operator of Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) under a Prime Contract (DE-SC0012704) with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), herewith solicits your quote for the subject requirement as outlined in the Enclosure A, Draft Contract 472310.

NAICS: The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this RFQ is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). The stated size standard is 1,000 employees. The stated size shall be the sole determining factor as to classification (small or large business) of an Offeror. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to affirm its Representations and Certifications and size status are accurate and up to date in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.SAM.gov).

This procurement is being solicited for full and open competition.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The Offeror shall provide a laser amplifier system capable of increasing the pulse energy of an existing in-house seed laser from 0.85 J to 2.9 J per pulse in strict accordance with the attached Draft Contract 472310 (Enclosure A).

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3.0 BASIS OF AWARD

BSA will make award to the responsive and responsible Offeror who submits the lowest total price and who meets all of BSA’s technical requirements. Total price will be evaluated to determine the lowest price.

The resultant award shall be subject to the terms & conditions of Enclosure A.

An Offeror that takes exceptions to BSA terms & conditions or fails to provide all requirements of this RFQ may be deemed non-responsive and may not be considered for award.

4.0 FORMS OF QUOTATION AND MANNER OF SUBMISSION

A complete quotation, including the signed Quotation Pricing Sheet (Enclosure C), must be received by BSA no later than the due date and time listed on page 1 of this RFQ. Please ensure you add your SAM UEI Number to Enclosure C where stated.

Any offer received after this time and date may not be considered. Quotations will be opened in private. Quotations, including their withdrawal or modification, received after the closing date shall be considered late. Such responses will only be considered for award if it is in BSA’s best interest to do so.

BSA will only accept email submissions of formal quotations:

• Email submissions must include the signed Quotation Pricing Sheet

(Enclosure C). Emails will be sent to Contracts Specialist listed on page 1 of this RFQ with the BSA RFQ Number 472310 in the Subject Line.

All questions must be submitted via email. Replies to questions will be provided in writing and, if considered to be of general interest, will be transmitted to all other Offerors.

5.0 PRICING AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

5.1 Pricing Quotation and Supporting Documentation:

The Offeror shall complete and return the Quotation Pricing Sheet (Enclosure C) attached to this document. Prices shall be all inclusive and quoted in U.S.

dollars, FOB, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, Long Island, New York (freight included), including any import duties, customs, and associated costs, if applicable.

5.2 System For Award Management (SAM):

In order to support DOE reporting requirements, BSA requires all its vendors/contractors to be registered in the U.S. Government supplier database entitled System for Award Management (SAM) with their Unique Entity ID number (UEI #). Registration can be performed online at www.SAM.gov. If not already registered, please register as soon as possible since failure to do so may preclude BSA from doing business with your organization. Please note that there is no charge for SAM registration. When registering, you are strongly urged to copy and paste www.SAM.gov onto your browser address rather than utilizing your search engine. Utilizing your search engine may

February 2025 3 of 3 AMS-Template-003 Rev. 4 redirect you to an erroneous site. You may obtain assistance in completing your registration by contacting the Federal Help Desk at 866-606-8220 or by contacting your local APEX Accelerator Representative (formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), which can be found at https://napex.us.

* Foreign vendors are not required to be registered in SAM but must fill out AMS-Form-050 (Enclosure B).

5.3 Representations and Certifications:

AMS-Form-050 (Enclosure B) is only required for vendors that are not currently active and registered in SAM.gov. A current copy (less than 12 months prior to the date of solicitation) of Supplier Specific Representations & Certifications AMS-Form-050 (Enclosure B) must be on file with BSA’s Procurement and Property Management (PPM) Division before a purchase order/contract can be placed. The attached AMS-Form-050 (Enclosure B) has been included for informational purposes. At the time of award, the successful Offeror will be asked to complete AMS-Form-050 (Enclosure B) if it is not already on file.

6.0 OTHER REQUIRED FORMS AND DOCUMENTS

At the time of Award, the successful Offeror will be required to complete the following forms:

• Vendor ACH Authorization Form, Enclosure D.

• W-9 Form, Enclosure E.

• W-8 Form, Enclosure F, will need to be completed in lieu of the W-9

Form only if Vendor is foreign.

7.0 CLOSURE

We trust that the information contained herein is sufficient to permit your company to prepare a complete and definitive quotation; however, should you have any questions, please contact the undersigned.

Enclosures: A. Draft Purchase Order/Contract B. AMS Form 050 Reps and Certs C. AMS Form 043 Quotation Pricing Sheet D. Vendor ACH Authorization Form E. W-9 Form (Domestic Vendors) F. W-8 Form (Foreign Vendors only) https://napex.us/

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BSA’s Contractual Representative

Overall Value Amount

Contract Type Contract Number

Blake Clemmer TBD Firm-Fixed Price 472310

BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY

Brookhaven Science Associates

P.O. Box 5000

UPTON, L.I., N.Y. 11973-5000

Name and Address of Contractor (TBD)

CONTRACT

This Contract (the “Contract”) is between the party named above (the “Contractor”), and Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC (“BSA”), the latter acting under a Prime Contract with the United States of America (the “Government”) represented by the United States Department of Energy (“DOE”).

I. SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide a laser amplifier system capable of increasing the pulse energy of an existing in-house seed laser from 0.85 J to 2.9 J per pulse for Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA).

All work shall be conducted in strict accordance with the following exhibits attached hereto:

• Exhibit A – Statement of Work (SOW)

• Exhibit B – BNL Supplier Quality Assurance Requirements (BNL-QA-101), dated 04/2025; and

A. Reports/Deliverables: The Contractor shall provide the following deliverable(s) to BSA’s Technical Representative (Tech Rep):

The Contractor shall supply one laser amplifier meeting the specified requirements, along with all electrical, mechanical, and optical components necessary for its operation.

The Contractor shall also provide an electronics rack to house the required support equipment; the rack shall be capable of housing equipment for two (2) laser amplifiers, April 9, 2025 2 Rev. 10 shall be shipped fully populated and internally wired for one (1) laser amplifier, and shall include all cabling required to support a second laser amplifier. External cables, each five

(5) meters in length, shall be provided to connect the electronics rack to the laser amplifier.

The Contractor shall not provide any on-site work associated with installation or commissioning. The Contractor shall provide comprehensive system documentation, including operating manuals, maintenance procedures, and test data. Acceptance shall be based on the successful demonstration of compliance with the specified output requirements.

II. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

This Contract shall be effective upon execution of both parties (BSA and Contractor) and shall remain in effect through September 30, 2026.

III. FIRM FIXED PRICE AND PAYMENT

A. Firm Fixed Price: In full consideration of the Contractor's performance hereunder, BSA shall pay the Contractor the firm fixed price of TBD U.S. Dollars ($TBD).

The said sum shall constitute full compensation for all services and materials furnished hereunder.

B. Payment: Payment will be made upon receipt and approval of properly certified invoices and upon receipt and approval of deliveries of PCB assemblies at the unit price below.

Description Qty Unit Price Total

1. REA22008-5P200 1

2. eDrive ED2P-ADA 2

3. AST300-6 1

4. AST400-4.3 1

5. 850W Chiller - CA02A1T3-21CA1N 1

6. Electronics Rack for Support Equipment for REA22008-5P200 Module(s) 1

Payment terms are Net (TBD).

Invoices shall be directed to BSA’s Accounts Payable Department via electronic or regular mail.

Electronic invoice submittal is preferred by BSA. The Contractor shall make every effort to have systems in place that allow for electronic invoice transmittal.

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Invoices shall be submitted in PDF format, via email, to apinvoices@bnl.gov.

Hard copy invoices, if applicable, shall be directed to BSA's Accounts Payable Department, Contracts Division, Bldg. No. 400D.

The Contractor shall indicate the final invoice by clearly marking such invoice as “FINAL.” A copy of the final invoice must be submitted to BSA’s Contractual Representative.

C. Freight: Freight terms shall be (for North American shipments insert: ) FOB BSA

National Laboratory, 98 Rochester Street, Upton, Long Island, New York. Freight Prepaid, (for foreign shipments insert: ) “DAP” Delivered At Place, BSA National Laboratory, 98 Rochester Street, Upton, Long Island, New York.

D. Labelling, Packing, and Notification Requirements:

More detailed instructions are available at https://www.bnl.gov/shipping/ or by emailing WarehouseOperations@bnl.gov.

Labeling Requirements

All shipments must comply with the following labelling requirements. Failure to do so may result in delayed payments. Labels must be placed on the upper left portion of the container when possible and contain:

Brookhaven National Laboratory Brookhaven’s Contract Number 98 Rochester St.

Upton, NY 11973 Box Number / Number of Boxes

Packing List Requirements

Every shipping container must include a packing list. The packing list must be clearly identified and affixed to a side of the shipping container. At a minimum, the packing list should contain the following information:

• Ship from company name and address

• Supplier contact name

• Supplier telephone number

• Ship to address as instructed by Buyer/Contracts Specialist

• Brookhaven’s Contract number

• Part number, description, quantity, unit of measure, and corresponding BNL

Contract line number

Special Notification of Delivery mailto:apinvoices@bnl.gov https://www.bnl.gov/shipping/ mailto:WarehouseOperations@bnl.gov

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If a shipment is heavier than 3,000 lbs., longer than 8 feet in any direction, or has a high center of gravity, it will require rigging upon receipt and the shipper shall provide a minimum of 3 days’ advance notice of delivery to BNL’s Receiving Department via email to WarehouseOperations@bnl.gov. The shipper must obtain acknowledgement from BNL that delivery notification was received. Failure to contact BNL will result in delays during delivery and any resulting demurrage will be at the shipper’s expense.

Marking of Outer Package

Each shipping container (transport package) with a gross weight equal to or greater than 400 lbs. (180 kilograms) must be marked with the center of gravity location and gross weight on at least one side or end panel. It must also meet the requirements of the latest revision of ASTM Standard D 3951, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. This applies to any item shipped (originally packaged or repackaged) to BNL or other locations cited in the Contract.

Protection of Material and Equipment

The Contractor shall employ procedures which ensure adequate protection of material and equipment during shipment and while in storage. Such protection shall include special environmental packaging as necessary. All items shipped (originally packaged or repackaged) to BNL or other locations cited in the PO or Contract shall comply with the requirements for preservation, packaging, and marking as stated in the latest revision of ASTM Standard D 3951-10, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging.

Unacceptable Packing Material

Do not use vermiculite as a packaging material inside any shipments to BNL unless required by shipping regulation. “Vermiculite” as defined in this specification means the hydrous, silicate mineral classified as a phyllosilicate that has been expanded by heating. Vermiculite used as a packaging material in shipments must be determined to be free of asbestos (<1% chrysolite, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, anthophyllite, and actinolite). All shipments containing vermiculite must be accompanied by documentation stating that the vermiculite used is certified asbestos-free. This documentation must be affixed to the outside of the package.

Radioactive Shipments

Shipments to Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) containing radioactive material require pre-authorization prior to shipment. Contact the following staff in the Packaging & Transportation Group for instructions:

https://www.astm.org/Standards/D3951.htm https://www.astm.org/Standards/D3951.htm

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• Brett Fagan, Ext. 5645, bfagan@bnl.gov

• Kenneth Hansen, khansen2@bnl.gov

• Steven Woodburn, Ext. 3271, woodburn@bnl.gov

Ocean Shipments

Foreign shipments transported via ocean freight must use the 10+2 REQUIREMENTS Form (PDF). The form must be completed by the Contractor 72 hours before departure of the vessel. Send form to the following:

Interfreight Harmonized Logistics, Inc.

Fax: 516-371-6880 bnl@interfreight.net

Brookhaven National Laboratory WarehouseOperations@bnl.gov

Once the form is submitted to customs, an acceptance number will be provided.

Freight will not be loaded onto a vessel without an acceptance number. Failure to submit the 10+2 form may result in fines. It is the Contractor's responsibility to make sure the 10+2 form is submitted 72 hours prior to the vessel sailing. BSA shall withhold payment from the Contractor's final invoice for any penalties incurred by BSA due to late or incorrect ISF filing by the Contractor.

IV. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES

A. BSA’s Technical Representative: ____________, telephone no. __________, ___________(email), is BSA's Technical Representative, and shall act as liaison between BSA and the Contractor in technical matters only.

B. BSA’s Contractual Representative: Blake Clemmer, telephone no. 631-344-

2762, bclemmer@bnl.gov (email), is BSA's Contractual Representative. Any change or modification in the terms and conditions of this Contract shall require the written approval of BSA's Contractual Representative or designee.

C. Contractor’s Technical Representative: ________, telephone no. __________, ___________(email), is the Contractor’s authorized Technical Representative, and shall act as point of contact between BSA and the Contractor in technical matters only.

D. Contractor’s Contractual Representative: ______________, telephone no.

__________, ___________(email), is the Contractor’s authorized Contractual Representative and shall act as liaison between BSA and the Contractor.

VII. ADDITIONAL TERMS

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The provisions of Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC, General Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items and Services, Rev. 23.0 May 2025, are incorporated herein and made a part hereof.

This Contract is issued pursuant to Brookhaven Science Associates General and/or Supplemental Terms and Conditions listed above, which are incorporated herein by reference. The complete text of these terms and conditions can be viewed at PPM | Terms and Conditions. Should the Contractor have any questions and/or not have access to these terms and conditions, contact the Buyer or Contracts Specialist immediately.

The following documents attached hereto and made a part hereof, contain additional provisions of this Contract:

• Exhibit A – Statement of Work (SOW)

• Exhibit B – BNL Supplier Quality Assurance Requirements (BNL-QA-101), dated 04/2025; and

This Contract does not bind nor purport to bind the Government of the United States.

ACCEPTED:

CONTRACTOR BROOKHAVEN SCIENCE

ASSOCIATES, LLC.

By: By:

Name: Name:

Title: Title:

Date: Date:

Should you accept this Contract without exception or alteration, a copy of the Contract shall be returned to BSA's Contractual Representative, Blake Clemmer, at bclemmer@bnl.gov. Should you take any exceptions or attempt to alter the Contract in any manner, BSA’s execution thereof shall be null and void. Should you wish to take exception(s)/alteration(s), you shall notify BSA’s Contractual Representative. BSA will consider the requested exception(s)/alteration(s) and notify you accordingly. No Contract shall exist unless and until such differences are resolved.

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P.O. Box 5000 Upton, NY 11973-5000 managed by Brookhaven Science Associates for the U.S. Department of Energy

EXHIBIT A- Subject: Statement of Work for Laser Amplifier

The Contractor shall provide a laser amplifier system capable of increasing the pulse energy of an existing in-house seed laser from 0.85 J to 2.9 J per pulse.

Existing Seed Laser Parameters The amplifier shall be compatible with the following input laser parameters:

Wavelength: 1064 nm Pulse duration: 6 ns Repetition rate: 5 Hz Pulse temporal profile: gaussian (6 ns at FWHM) Beam diameter: 9 mm at the output of the laser Beam spatial profile (fit to gaussian): Near field 0.70 at 1 m from the laser output

Far field 0.90 at focal plane of a 2m focus lens Polarization: linear horizontal polarization Input pulse energy: 850 mJ Divergence: 0.5 mrad full angle, at 1/e2 of the peak, 85 % of total energy

Amplified Output Requirements After amplification, the laser system shall meet the following minimum output requirements:

Repetition rate: 5 – 10 Hz Beam diameter: < 22 mm Output beam quality (M²): < 5 Output beam profile: gaussian Energy stability: 2 %

Deliverables

1. The Contractor shall supply one laser amplifier meeting the specified requirements.

2. The Contractor shall supply all required electrical, mechanical, and optical components necessary for operation of the laser amplifier.

3. The Contractor shall supply an electronics rack to house the support equipment. The rack shall be shipped populated and internally wired. The Contractor shall supply external cables 5 meters in length that connect from electronics rack to laser amplifier.

4. The electronics rack shall be capable of housing equipment for two (2) laser amplifiers.

The electronics rack shall be populated with equipment for one (1) laser amplifier. The Contractor shall supply cabling for a second laser amplifier.

Installation and Commissioning The Contractor shall not provide on-site work during installation and commissioning.

Documentation and Acceptance The Contractor shall provide detailed system documentation, including operating manuals, maintenance procedures, and test data.

Acceptance shall be based on successful demonstration of compliance with the specified output requirements.

EXHIBIT B - BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL

LABORATORY SUPPLIER QUALITY ASSURANCE

REQUIREMENTS

(BNL-QA-101)

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PO/Contract No.: 472310

INSTRUCTIONS: At least one sub-clause in Clause 3.1 must be selected which will automatically invoke Clauses 3.2 through 3.22 collectively on purchase orders. If applicable, the Special Requirements of Section 4.0 need to be individually selected and can be modified as required.

1.0 PURPOSE & SCOPE

1.1 This document establishes quality assurance requirements to which Suppliers to Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) must conform when specified in the procurement documentation.

1.2 This document contains two main sections. Section 3.0 covers the general requirements that are applicable to all Suppliers.

Section 4.0 contains special quality requirements that are applicable only when specifically invoked in the procurement documentation.

2.0 DEFINITIONS

2.1 The term Procurement documentation means the purchase order

(PO), contract, subcontract, Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ) or other written agreement with the Supplier (seller) in which the requirements of BSA are incorporated.

2.2 The term Buyer means BSA operating Brookhaven National

Laboratory, acting by and through its Procurement & Property Management Division (PPM) issuing the PO/contract.

2.3 The term Supplier (seller) means the legal entity, which is the contracting party, with the Buyer with respect to the procurement documentation.

2.4 The term article or item means a product and/or a service.

3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Unless otherwise specified in the procurement documentation, the following General Requirements apply:

3.1 Supplier’s Quality System and Quality Requirements

The Supplier must have and maintain an effective quality system that will, as a minimum, comply with all of the requirements as designated by the following:

3.1.1 A quality system certified/registered to the ISO

9001 standard: (latest revision as of the date of issuing the procurement documentation).

3.1.2 A quality system that meets the requirements of the

ISO 9001 standard: “Quality Management Systems – Requirements” (latest revision as of the date of issuing the procurement documentation).

3.1.3 Conformance to Supplier’s/Manufacturer’s quality

program or system.

3.1.4 Other: Refer to procurement documentation, (e.g. PO, Statement of Work [SOW], specifications, drawings) for quality requirements.

NOTE: Clauses 3.2 through 3.22 apply to all POs and will be included collectively in other procurement documentation when required/specified.

3.2 Assessment by Buyer

The Supplier’s quality system is subject to assessments by the Buyer’s Representative(s) for conformance with the requirements of the PO. Supplier or Distributor must allow BSA representatives, BSA customers, and regulatory agencies right of entry into the Supplier’s facilities to determine and verify product, processes, records, personnel, material, procedures, and systems.

3.3 Change Approval

No change(s) are permitted to be made to any Buyer requirements, (e.g. part number, model number, etc.) without the prior written approval of the Buyer.

3.4 Responsibility for Subcontractors

It is the responsibility of the Supplier to impose applicable requirements from this document upon their subcontractors.

Additionally, the Buyer reserves the right to disapprove, in writing, any subcontractor. For nuclear facility requirements per NQA-1, the Supplier must incorporate NQA-1 requirements in sub-tier procurement documents.

3.5 Responsibility for Conformance

The Supplier is responsible to provide items that conform to the requirements of the PO regardless of any assessments, surveillances, inspections and/or tests by the Buyer or its representatives at either the Supplier’ or Buyer’s facility. The Buyer reserves the right to request failure analysis and corrective action for non-conforming articles or items submitted or supplied to the Buyer. The Supplier is responsible for notifying the Buyer of any recalls or alerts associated with this

PO.

When NQA-1 requirements are imposed, prior to shipment, the Supplier must report any nonconformance that cannot be corrected to full conformance and obtain approval from BNL for possible Use-As-Is or Repair dispositions. Additionally, for commercial grade services, a service performance record must be provided that documents the adequacy of the service performed to the identified critical characteristics documented in the PO/contract.

3.6 Protection of Material and Equipment

The Supplier must employ procedures that assure adequate protection of material and equipment during shipment and while in storage. Such protection must include special environmental packaging, as necessary. All items shipped (originally packaged or repackaged) to BNL or other locations cited in the PO or contract, must comply with the requirements for preservation, packaging and marking as stated in the latest revision of ASTM Standard D 3951 Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging.

3.7 Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE) Calibration

The Supplier must calibrate any M&TE used in the fulfillment of the PO requirements against certified standards that are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), or some other recognized national or international standard, or physical constant. The Supplier must notify the Buyer of any condition found during the calibration, servicing or

SUPPLIER QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS BNL-QA-101

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3.8 Suspect Counterfeit Parts

The Supplier shall verify the procurement source and associated documentation certifying authenticity.

Appropriate incoming inspection and / or test methods shall be used to detect potential suspect counterfeit items.

The Supplier shall flow this requirement down to all sub-tier suppliers to prevent the inadvertent use of suspect counterfeit items.

Distributors shall not modify, rework or repair any items shipped on this order.

For reference only, a list of authorized/franchised distributors for electronic components can be found at:

https://www.trustedparts.com/

* For more information refer to the following Department of Energy website: https://www.energy.gov/ehss/corporate-reporting-analysis/databases/suspectcounterfeit-and-defective-items

3.9 Electrostatic Discharge Control

Items that are susceptible/sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESDS) must be handled and packaged to protect them from damage. Items and/or packages must be labeled to indicate the susceptibility to electrostatic discharge.

3.10 Electrical or Fire Protection Equipment, Material, and

Systems All electrical or fire protection equipment, material, and systems delivered to BNL must be certified, listed, or labeled by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). The CE mark is NOT a recognized NRTL certification mark. (For a listing of OSHA-recognized NRTLs, refer to http://www.osha.gov/)

For electrical or fire protection equipment, material, and systems which no NRTL accepts, certifies, lists, labels, or otherwise determined to be safe, the Supplier must determine the equipment to be safe for its intended use. The determination must be made on the basis of test data. The determination and test data documents must be made available to BSA prior to or upon delivery for review and acceptance by the applicable BSA Authority Having Jurisdiction

(AHJ).

In accordance with 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(2)(iii) whenever new machines or equipment are provided with energy isolating devices, those devices must be designed to accept a lockout device.

3.11 Hoisting & Rigging Equipment

All hoisting & rigging equipment used at BNL must meet the requirements of the latest applicable OSHA Regulations and ASME B30 Series standards for design, construction, markings, and proof load testing.

When proof load testing is required by the standards, a certificate must be provided upon delivery documenting the proof test.

3.12 Deleted – requirements were added to each Purchase Order as the “Advance Notification of Delivery.”

3.13 Powered Machine Shop Equipment

All powered machine shop equipment (e.g., lathe) delivered to BNL must meet the requirements of the latest applicable OSHA 1910 Regulations (e.g., part subpart O). Equipment purchased must include an integrated NFPA 79 compliant emergency stop and an anti-restart device.

3.14 Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices

All vehicle-mounted and rotating aerial devices equipment used at BNL must meet the requirements of ANSI A92.2.

3.15 Self-propelled Elevating Work Platform Equipment

All self-propelled elevating work platform equipment (e.g., scissor lift) used at BNL must meet the requirements of ANSI A92.6.

3.16 Manually Propelled Elevating Aerial Platform Equipment

All manually propelled elevating aerial platform equipment used at BNL must meet the requirements of ANSI 92.3.

3.17 Boom Supported Elevating Work Platform Equipment

All boom supported elevating work platform equipment used at BNL must meet the requirements of ANSI 92.5.

3.18 Powered Industrial Trucks and Attachments

Powered industrial trucks (e.g. forklifts, hi-lows) must meet the requirements of the ANSI/ITSDF B56 series for design, construction, markings, and test loading. Industrial truck attachments must be approved by the truck manufacturer and supplied with an attachment data plate indicating the new truck capacities.

3.19 Used Industrial Equipment

For used industrial equipment (e.g. scissor lifts, forklifts, etc.), a Certificate of Conformance as defined in clause 4.16 must be provided as objective evidence and must additionally state that all maintenance and manufacturing alerts have been screened and all required repairs and improvements have been completed. The Supplier must provide records of the last year of maintenance.

3.20 Global Harmonized System Compliance

The supplier of chemicals must deliver the chemical in full compliance with the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)’s Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Hazard Communication Standard (29CFR1910.1200), available at:

https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/HCSFinalRegTxt.html

All hazardous chemicals delivered to BNL must be accompanied by an GHS Safety Data Sheets (SDS) with the format and content specified in 29CFR1910.1200. For information on the GHS SDS see OSHA Brief- Hazard Communication Standard: Safety Data Sheets Publication 3514 available at:

https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3514.pdf

All hazardous chemicals delivered to BNL after 12/01/2015 must have a label with the elements specified in 29CFR1910.1200 [product identifier; pictograms; signal words; hazard statement(s);

precautionary statement(s); and manufacturer, importer, or distributor’s name, address, and telephone number]. For information on the GHS label, see OSHA Brief- Hazard Communication Standard: Labels and Pictograms Publication 3636 available at:

https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3636.pdf

3.21 Age/Shelf Life and Storage Control

The Supplier must have an effective storage and age control system for items where acceptability is limited by the age or manner of storage of the item. The system must include a method of identifying the expiration date on the containers in which material is delivered to the Buyer. Special handling conditions must be recorded on certifications and shipping documents covering the material delivered to the Buyer. At the time of receipt, the material must not have less than three-quarters of its shelf life remaining, without prior written approval from the Buyer for each shipment.

3.22 Product Recalls/Product Bulletins/Safety Alerts

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Any and all product recall alerts, product bulletins, or safety alerts must be communicated by email directly to ProductRecallAlert@BNL.gov. Provide the Purchase Order Number(s) and names of purchasers with notification to assist BNL in locating and identifying the subject material.

mailto:ProductRecallAlert@BNL.gov

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4.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The following Special Requirements are applicable only when specified in the procurement documentation or as indicated by check mark hereon. These Requirements can be modified as required.

INSTRUCTIONS: Since sub-clauses (e.g., 4.4.1) are tied to the main clause (e.g., 4.4), the requirements of the main clause will apply by default whenever any sub-clause is selected (regardless of whether the main clause was selected/checked).

4.1 Quality Assurance Program or Manual

The Supplier must submit a copy of their Quality Assurance Program or Manual with their proposal for review and evaluation.

Suppliers providing A1/A2 but without a quality system compliant with NQA-1, i.e., Commercial Grade Supplier, must follow applicable Commercial Grade Dedication Instructions as defined in the SOW.

OR

Supplier must utilize the QA Program audited and approved by BNL.

4.2 Configuration Control System

The Supplier must establish and maintain a system to assure that all end items (including spares) are of the proper configuration, and that all approved configuration changes are incorporated at the specified effectivity points. Records must be maintained to verify the configuration of each item.

4.3 Process Sheets, Travelers, etc.

The Supplier must maintain a system of process sheets, shop travelers, or equivalent means to define the sequence of manufacturing, inspection, installation and test activities to be performed. Flow sheets, or equivalent, must be provided for sign-off by designated inspection personnel at specified inspection and test points, including, as required, re-inspection and re-test points, to assure completion as well as proper sequencing of required operations.

4.4 Manufacturing/Inspection/Test Plan

Sixty (60) calendar days prior to performance of work, the Supplier must submit for the Buyer’s approval a Manufacturing/Inspection/ Test Plan for the item(s) to be produced. Once approved, changes/ revisions must be approved by the Buyer prior to implementation.

The Plan must satisfy one or more of the following as selected:

4.4.1 Identification of parts and subassemblies showing

integrated flow into end item(s).

4.4.2 Identification of critical manufacturing operations, as well as inspection and test checkpoints.

4.4.3 The Plan may be a single document, or may make use

of existing “travelers,” or other suitable planning and control documents.

4.5 “Witness” Points

The Buyer reserves the right to designate selected manufacturing, inspection, and/or test operations as “witness” points. The Supplier must provide the Buyer with five (5) working days’ notice in advance of reaching such witness points during the manufacturing and test cycle of each item. For nuclear facility applications (NQA-1), witness points are required when Source Inspection is invoked. (see Clause 4.14)

4.6 Test and Inspection Procedures

Test and inspection procedures required to demonstrate satisfactory completion of requirements must be prepared by the Supplier and submitted to the Buyer for approval sixty (60) calendar days prior to use of such procedures. Once approved, changes/revisions must be approved in writing by the Buyer prior to implementation.

4.7 Special Processes

Processes (e.g., welding, brazing, bonding, plating, chemical machining, chemical coating, chemical cleaning, precision cleaning, heat treating, or waste processing) that either cannot be verified non-destructively or require a unique (special) non-destructive test/inspection (e.g., radiographic inspection, ultrasonic testing, pressure leak testing) must be performed in accordance with detailed written procedures. These procedures must specifically describe the exact manner in which the processes are to be performed.

Additionally, the following requirements apply as selected:

4.7.1 Copies of special process procedures must be made

available on request for review by the Buyer’s representative.

4.7.2 At least sixty (60) calendar days prior to use on items deliverable to the Buyer, the Supplier must submit to the Buyer copies of all applicable process procedures for review and approval. Revisions or changes to Buyer-approved special process procedures must be submitted to the Buyer for review and approval prior to implementation.

4.7.3 Qualification of Procedures, Facilities, Equipment

and Personnel The Supplier must, prior to use, qualify the procedures/specifications, facilities, equipment and personnel that will be used for the performance of special processes. Only those personnel who have been qualified to perform a specific special process must be used to perform that process. Records of such qualification must be available to the Buyer’s representative upon request.

4.8 Qualification of Procedures, Facilities, Equipment

Superseded by Sub-clause 4.7.3

4.9 Qualification of Special Process Personnel

Superseded by Sub-clause 4.7.3

4.10 End-Item Documentation Package

The Supplier must provide a documentation package for each shipment of the item(s) supplied, which consists of objective evidence of compliance with PO requirements. This documentation package must be complete, legible, indexed, and traceable to the item supplied. Additionally, the following requirements apply as selected:

4.10.1 Copies of reports of all required or necessary

inspections, examinations and tests, properly validated by the Supplier’s authorized personnel.

4.10.2 A listing of the as-built configuration of

each delivered item; this may be defined by the use of drawing numbers and revisions, unique parts lists or other such means of positive identification.

4.10.3 Copies of nonconformance reports dispositioned as

“rework/repair” or “use-as-is”, and all BSA approved deviation/waivers.

4.10.4 Copies of material test certificates for specified

materials, showing physical and chemical properties.

4.10.5 – Superseded by Clause 4.16

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4.11 Release for Shipment

The documentation package required in Clause 4.10 must be approved by the Buyer’s representative prior to release of the item for shipment.

4.12 Shipment of Documentation Package to Buyer

Three (3) copies of the documentation package required in Clause

4.10 must be shipped to the Buyer with or prior to each shipment of the purchased items.

4.13 Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action

The Supplier must maintain a failure reporting, analysis and corrective action system that must, at a minimum, evaluate, analyze and correct failures occurring during qualification, first article and end-item acceptance testing and inspection. The results of all failure evaluations and analyses must be documented and available for review by the Buyer.

4.14 Source Inspection/Verification

Items to be delivered require inspection, tests or surveillance by the Buyer’s representative at the Supplier’s facility. Five (5) working days advance notice, for acceptance inspections and tests, must be provided by the Supplier to the Buyer to permit scheduling of source inspection. For nuclear facility applications (NQA-1), source verification must be conducted in accordance with a Verification Plan to inspect, test, or examine at predetermined/Witness points (see Clause 4.5). Documented evidence of acceptance must be provided upon completion of all verifications.

4.15 Chemical and Physical Test Report

One copy of the actual chemical and physical test report(s) for each heat, batch or lot must accompany each shipment. Test reports must list the actual parameters tested, the acceptable limits for each parameter, and must contain the actual readings taken during test.

4.16 Certificate of Conformance (C of C)

With each shipment, per the procurement documentation, the Supplier must submit a Certificate of Conformance (C of C). In case of drop shipment, a copy of the certificate must be submitted to the Buyer at the time of shipment. The certificate must identify the purchased item/material/equipment by PO number and quantity, include the title of and be signed by an authorized representative of the company, and must constitute a representation by the Supplier that:

A. Materials used are those which have been specified by the Buyer, and that the items delivered were produced from materials for which the Supplier has on file, reports of chemical or physical analysis, or any other equivalent evidence of conformance of such items to applicable specifications;

B. Processes used in the fabrication of items delivered were in compliance with applicable specifications included as part of the PO/contract, or Buyer-approved procedures or specifications;

C. The items as delivered comply with all applicable drawings, specifications, deviations/waivers and other requirements of the procurement documentation; and-

D. When specified, cleaning and cleanliness requirements have been completely satisfied. The C of C must reference the Supplier’s applicable cleaning procedures.

4.16.1 Additional C of C Requirements for Nuclear

(NQA-1) Purchases

A. The certificate must be signed by the person responsible for the quality function and whose function and position is described by the supplier’s QA program/system.

B. The Supplier’s Certification system must be described in their QA Program/system documentation and include the process for completing the C of C along with the review and Approval of the C of C prior to delivery.

C. The Buyer reserves the right to verify the validity of Supplier’s certificates and the effectiveness of the Supplier’s certification system. This verification will be commensurate with the Supplier’s quality performance/history.

4.17 Report with Each Shipment

Superseded by Clause 4.10

4.18 First Article Acceptance

Buyer acceptance of first article(s) is required prior to the production run. The first article(s) must be identified as such, including the PO number/contract, part number, and part name. The Supplier is required to:

4.18.1 Submit the first article(s) to the Buyer’s

representative for test/inspection to be conducted at the Supplier’s facility by the Buyer’s representative.

4.18.2 Submit the first article(s) to the Buyer for test /

inspection by the Buyer at the Buyer’s facility.

4.18.3 Submit the first article(s) to the Buyer together

with documents showing data representing results of the Supplier’s first article(s) test/inspection, including the actual dimension or value for each specified characteristic.

4.18.4 After Buyer acceptance of first article(s), all of the remaining units required by the PO/contract must be produced by the Supplier and the Supplier’s suppliers using the same design, materials, processes, methods and tooling that were used to manufacture the approved first article(s). Any changes must have prior written approval from the Buyer.

4.19 Notification of Change to Design, Methods, or Processes

The Supplier must immediately notify the Buyer of any significant changes (those that may affect form, fit, function, reliability, safety, or interchangeability) in product design, fabrication methods, materials, or processing from those used by the Supplier at time of Supplier’s quotation or offer to the Buyer, which resulted in the PO.

4.20 Age/Shelf Life and Storage Control

Superseded by Clause 3.21

4.21 Serial Numbers

The Supplier must assign/mark a separate and distinct serial number to each end-item in accordance with the procurement documentation.

A record of the serial number, for each part number, must be maintained by the Supplier.

4.22 Lot or Batch Numbers

For items furnished in accordance with the procurement documentation, the manufacturing lot or batch number must be indicated on the packing list, certifications and other applicable documents. Where impractical to mark individual parts due to size or shape, the lot or batch number must be marked on identifying tags or the smallest unit package.

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4.23 Material Traceability

Materials used must be identified by material type, applicable specification and revision number, and be traceable to their lot and/or heat number(s). Traceability records must be available for review by the Buyer’s representative.

4.24 Shipment Destination Other than BNL

The material ordered is to be shipped to other than the Buyer’s facilities. Copies of the data required in accordance with the procurement documentation must accompany the shipment; in addition, one copy of such data must be mailed to the Buyer on the same day that shipment is made.

4.25 Heat Treat Bars

Superseded by Clause 4.7

4.26 Burn-in

Burn-in must be performed on each completed item, per the procurement specification or Supplier’s Burn-In process approved by the Buyer. Records of burn-in testing, repairs and test results must be maintained and must be available to the Buyer’s representative upon request.

4.27 Welding Procedures

Superseded by Clause 4.7

4.28 Weld/Braze Inspection Report

A report(s) must be submitted that indicates the complete inspection of welds or brazes from the initial fit-up stage through final inspection. Inspection reports must be accompanied by all radiographic films, filler metal reports etc. The reports must contain the signature or stamp, and title of an authorized Supplier representative.

4.29 Radiographic Quality Requirements

Items requiring radiographic inspection must be radiographed and processed in accordance with the Supplier’s special process procedures that satisfy design specifications, standards or other procurement documentation requirements. Personnel reading and interpreting film must have been examined and certified.

Responsibility for this certification must rest with the Supplier, whether the Supplier does the work or subcontracts to a specialized laboratory. A report of the findings must include the name of the reader and the signature and title of a responsible representative. The radiographic film and a reproducible copy of the report must accompany each shipment. An adequate method of identifying and cross-referencing each film exposure, report, and item must be provided. When parts are serialized, serial numbers must appear on the report and the film.

4.30 Nondestructive Test Reports

All nondestructive testing must be conducted in compliance with the Supplier’s special process procedures that satisfy the applicable provisions of the design specifications, or other procurement documentation requirements. Personnel and equipment utilized in performance of such tests must be qualified for the type of test performed. The Supplier must furnish with, or prior to, each shipment reports of such nondestructive examination of material or items furnished. These reports must be identifiable to the respective item or material including the specific section, joints or views of the item furnished. These reports must contain the signature and title of an authorized Supplier representative. When items are serialized, the serial numbers must appear on the reports.

4.31 Pressure or Leak Test Reports

Test reports must be prepared for all pressure and leak tests. Such reports must state the requirement, the Supplier’s test procedure number, and the observed result for each item, joint or connection tested. When items are serialized, the serial numbers must appear on the report. Reports must contain the signature/title of an authorized Supplier representative and must accompany each shipment.

4.32 Cleaning Certification

Superseded by Clause 4.16 D

4.33 Calibration Certification

The Supplier must submit with each instrument/system a certification that the instrument/system has been calibrated and is ready for use.

The certification must contain, at a minimum, the identity of the instrument/system, identification of the calibration procedure used, identification of the standards and/or equipment utilized for the calibration, and a statement that the calibration of the standards and/or equipment used is traceable to the NIST or some other recognized national or international standard, or physical constant.

Unless otherwise specified, detailed support data must remain on file for minimum of three (3) years with the Supplier and must be available for review by the Buyer. The certification must also contain the signature and title of an authorized Supplier representative.

4.33.1 The Supplier will provide “As Found” (i.e., before)

and “As Left” (i.e., after) measurements with the certification.

4.33.2 Additional NQA-1 Calibration Certification

Requirements The certificate must be signed by the person responsible for the quality function and whose function and position is described by the supplier’s QA program/system.

The Supplier’s Certification system must be described in their QA Program/system documentation and include the process for completing the C of C along with the review and Approval of the C of C prior to delivery.

The Buyer reserves the right to verify the validity of Supplier’s certificates and the effectiveness of the Supplier’s certification system. This verification will be commensurate with the Supplier’s quality performance/history.

The certificate must include the following:

• M&TE ID or Asset number

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