401-6066-200-00026 SOW.docx

Statement of Work (SOW) USDA/ARS/Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit Bulk Liquid Oxygen, Medical Grade

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 BACKGROUND

The mission of the Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit (WARU) is to develop technologies that improve the efficiency, profitability, and sustainability of fish farming in the United States. This mission is accomplished by developing improved fish strains and hybrids and by developing better production technologies. Advances in applied breeding relies on information derived from research in quantitative and qualitative genetics, reproduction, physiology, immunology, molecular and cellular genetics, and bioinformatics. Hatchery and pond management technologies are developed to provide environmental conditions that maximize performance of genetically improved fish.

An uninterrupted supply of Medical Grade Bulk Liquid Oxygen is needed to feed an ozone generator as part of a Recirculating Aquaculture System located within the WARU Hatchery Facility in Stoneville Mississippi. This liquid oxygen is also used to increase oxygen levels in the water that is returned to fish being housed within the system. The Bulk Oxygen is also used to fill smaller oxygen tanks located on fish hauling equipment used at the WARU research pond facility.

WARU is currently under a contract with MATHESON TRI-GAS to provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supervision and other items and services necessary to provide medical grade (>99% pure) bulk liquid oxygen for use at the USDA/ARS/Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit in Stoneville, MS. This SOW is to ensure payment to MATHESON for providing the Oxygen product, Tank, Vaporizer, Telemetry system, inspection, calibration, and annual certifications of all gauges and alarms to furnish an uninterrupted supply of Bulk Liquid Oxygen to WARU.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

A. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

MATHESON owns the tank and equipment currently on site. Government does not own the tank and equipment currently on site.

· 1500gal Bulk Oxygen Tank

· Telemetry System – To monitor oxygen levels on hand and to signal when deliveries need to be made to provide an uninterrupted supply of liquid oxygen.

· Vaporizer Estimated annual usage is 1,500,000 CF. This number is based on WARU history of usage, and final actual usage is subject to change. This is expected to be about 10 deliveries.

The USDA does not own the tank or equipment.

B. AREAS TO BE MAINTAINED:

WARU Bulk Oxygen storage facility.

C. TASK FREQUENCY AND INSTRUCTIONS:

Fill bulk oxygen tank with medical grade oxygen as needed – provide telemetry for automatic refill notifications and/or remote alarms. Liquid Oxygen handling must be in accordance with NFPA & CGA.

D. SPECIAL WORK REQUIREMENTS:

Upon the delivery of oxygen supply, maintenance or repair, MATHESON shall provide a signed, legible, written report to WARU personnel indicating the date and what work was completed. The report for deliveries will include quantity, quality of product, time in, time out and signature. All reports will indicate the status of the Oxygen supply and delivery system. Prior to departing the station, all bulk oxygen system components will be checked for proper functioning.

QUALITY OF SERVICE: MATHESON shall have competent, documented experience as a medical grade oxygen delivery, maintenance, and repair provider per NFPA & CGA.

E. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

January 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024

F. PROPERTY DAMAGE:

MATHESON shall take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to any government property.

3.0 PLACE OF DELIVERY

USDA/ARS/Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit, 141 Experiment Station Rd, Stoneville, MS 38776. Delivery should not be made on Federal Holidays or weekends.

4.0 EVALUATION FACTORS

5.0 TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

Danny Oberle: 662.686.5479 danny.oberle@usda.gov