Attachment_A_-Statement_of_Work.pdf

Attachment A

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STATEMENT OF WORK

Supplies for Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Equipment:

Van-TG Non-Paraffin and Bronco Cut X Wire

C.1 PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND

The Office of Engraving’s Plate Manufacturing Division makes Surface Pieces for Over- Printing of the Seals on all of the United States Currency. These Surface Pieces have a critical thickness and surface finish requirement.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (“BEP”) has a requirement for two (2) types of Electronic Discharge Machining (EDM) supplies which are critical in producing these surface pieces.

C.2 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

C.2.1 Contractor shall supply the following items or an approved equivalent:

A. Van-TG Non-Paraffin (VAN TG NP) (Hard Brass Wire non-paraffin coating),

0.01 inch diameter 22.0 pound spools

B. Bronco Cut X, 0.01 inch diameter 17.5 pound spools of wire

C.2.2 The wires shall meet the following specifications:

A. Van-TG Premium Brass NP Wire (0.01 in. diameter wire, 22 pound spool)

• Consistent straightness to ensure threading

• Cuts up to 10 degrees

Item Core Material

Coating Material

Tensile Strength

Elongation Color

Van-TG Premium NP

CuZn35 Paraffin-free 900 N/mm2

148,000 PSI

1% Gold

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B. Bronco Cut Type X (0.01 inc. diameter wire, 17.5 pound spool)

• High-performance, multipurpose spark erosion wire with CuZn coating

• Suited for precision cutting as well as high-speed cutting

Item Core Material Coating Material Tensile Strength Elongation Color

Bronco Cut Type X

Cu CuZn50 520 mPa

75,500 PSI

1% Brown

C.2.3 Any wires supplied other than the items listed above must first be tested by the BEP.

Vendor must provide a spool of each equivalent item for test cutting. The wire must perform with current programmed paths with no change to existing parameters. No compensation will be provided for wire that meets different performance needs or could possibly affect the quality of current production.

C.2.4 Contractor shall provide the supplies within eight (8) weeks after receipt of award.

C.2.5 Spools shall be delivered in cases, two (2) spools per case. For example, 18 spools = 9 cases.

C.2.6 Contractor shall be responsible for contacting the Loading Dock 24 hours in advance of the scheduled delivery to arrange access to the facility.

C.3 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The contractor shall deliver all equipment to:

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, 14th and C Streets, SW Room 602-13 Annex Washington D.C.20228 Attention: COR (TO BE DETERMINED UPON AWARD)

C.4 SPECIAL DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS

C.4.1 Delivery must take place between the hours of 9:00am and 2:00pm Monday through

Friday.

C.4.2 Contractor shall notify the COR prior scheduling delivery.

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C.4.3 BEP Delivery Instruction: The Contractor shall contact the BEP Receiving Section on 202-874-2333 at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance to schedule all deliveries.

Receiving hours for deliveries to the BEP are 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., local time, Monday through Friday, excluding U.S. Federal Holidays and the BEP Year-End-Shutdown Period. The following Delivery information shall be provided when scheduling delivery appointments to the BEP:

Name of Sender (e.g. Contractor) Name of Carrier Contract/Purchase Order # Total number of cartons and/or pallets Total weight Date and time of delivery Mode of Transportation (e.g., van, truck, automobile) Point of Contact Information

C.4.4 Shipping shall be F.O.B. Destination within Consignee's Premises.

C.5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance is a base period of twelve months plus four (4) 12-month option years. The anticipated award period is 15 May 2018 – 14 May 2023.

C.6 GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

C.6.1 Site Access: Subject to the security requirements and regulations of the BEP, the

Government will permit contractor personnel access to the equipment covered under this SOW; however, the Government may restrict the access of contractor personnel if deemed in the best interest of the Government. In such cases, the Government will notify the contractor concerning such access restriction.

C.6.2 Security Requirements: No special requirements are identified. Personnel performing under this contract will be escorted by BEP personnel. Personnel performing under this contract shall not have any pending criminal charges nor have been a convicted felon.

C.7 PERFORMANCE REQUIRED

C.7.1 Responsibility for Inspection and Testing: The BEP reserves the right to perform any inspections and tests set forth for this equipment, to include inventory of parts list and supplies listed in contract.

C.7.2 BEP Testing: The BEP will evaluate the Bronco X and VAN TG NP Supplies for compliance with the requirements as stated in Section C.2 above. If any item is deemed insufficient or damaged, the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will notify the contractor and all part found insufficient or damaged must be replace at the Contractor’s expense.