SOW-Drums and other large QL-B containers-Rev 1 5.11.26.docx

APPENDIX B – Statement of Work

Description:

Argonne National Laboratory (Argonne) seeks a vendor to provide manufacture and/or source carbon steel drums and other large packagings utilized by Waste Management Operations in the Nuclear, Waste, and Site Services (NWS) Division at Argonne. These packagings shall adhere to Federal and United Nations (UN) regulations and have manufacturing traceability through a quality assurance program compliant with the applicable provisions of ASME NQA-1, including implementation procedures and objective evidence.

This will be a BPA agreement with call managers.

APPENDIX B – Statement of Work

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Introduction Argonne National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research laboratory located in Lemont Illinois that is operated by UChicago Argonne, LLC. The Laboratory is funded by the United States Department of Energy and is subject to the requirements in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR).

Argonne National Laboratory (Argonne) Waste Management Operations utilizes packagings that comply with Federal and International regulation for storage and transport in order to meet U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requirements. Site-specific procedures and technical standards establish the requirements for specific packagings based on intended use.

Scope The vendor shall furnish the packagings and, as applicable, component parts identified in releases issued under the BPA. The vendor shall provide all required engineering drawings, material traceability documentation, testing procedures and results, quality assurance program documentation, and certificates of conformance for supplied items. The vendor shall permit Argonne, upon request, to perform source surveillance, inspection, or audit of the vendor’s quality-related activities and records.

Objectives The objective of this procurement is to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under which the vendor shall furnish compliant packagings and associated Certificates of Conformance in accordance with individual releases issued by Argonne.

Applicable Documents Regulatory and technical requirements

· 49 CFR 173 – Shippers – General Requirements of Shipments and Packagings

· 49 CFR 178 – Specifications for Packagings

· ASTM A307 – Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolt, Studs, and Threaded Rod 60,000 PSI Tensile Strength

· Guiding Principles for the Development of the Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Quality assurance requirements

· American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA-1 – Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications, 2008 version (ASME NQA-1-2008)

· Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications Addenda 1a (ASME NQA-1a-2009).

Reference and procurement guidance

· WMO-DOC-35 Rev5 Carbon Steel Drum Specification

· Argonne Metal Drums List for line item 1

· Other Container List for line item 2 Definitions “end item’ complete drum or container “component” closure ring, bot, gasket, lid, liner, etc.

“packaging” UN/DOT-regulated complete packaging system Deliverables and Documentation Drawings The vendor shall submit engineering drawings for each drum or container packaging design to be furnished under this procurement. Drawings shall include dimensions, materials of construction, surface coating specifications, and applicable fabrication details, including forming and welding details where relevant. When individual component parts are requested, drawings for those component parts shall be provided upon request. Drawings shall be submitted to Argonne for review and approval prior to fabrication. Argonne review or approval shall not relieve the vendor of responsibility for compliance with procurement requirements.

Procedural documentation The vendor shall submit applicable fabrication, welding, inspection, and testing procedures for Argonne review and approval prior to fabrication of containers. Where the vendor is not the original manufacturer, the vendor shall provide the manufacturer’s applicable procedures.

Certificate of Conformance (CoC) The vendor shall provide material traceability documentation from the original material manufacturer or supplier, as applicable, to the finished product. The vendor shall also provide a Certificate of Conformance signed by the manufacturer’s Quality Assurance Manager or authorized designee certifying that the items furnished are not counterfeit and conform to applicable drawings, specifications, material requirements, test results, and marking requirements. Documentation shall be submitted to Argonne for review and approval prior to shipment.

Packaging marking and labeling The vendor shall mark each end item with the applicable UN specification marking. In addition, each end item shall be durably identified with the purchase order number, release number, serial number, and applicable closure instruction number and revision.

Shipment and delivery The vendor shall palletize and securely strap end items for shipment in a manner that prevents damage during handling and transport. The vendor shall provide at least one business day advance notice prior to delivery.

Receipt inspection Argonne will perform receipt inspection of delivered items. The vendor shall cooperate in resolving any identified nonconforming condition associated with delivered items. Nonconformances will be documented and communicated in writing through applicable quality processes. Receipt inspection will include:

· compliant documentation received

· required markings verified

· no shipping damage

· correct quantity received

· general dimensions/materials meet drawing/specification

· closure instructions included

· receipt inspection acceptable Record of inspections The vendor shall document all quality-related inspections and tests performed during fabrication, manufacturing, and finishing, and shall retain such records in accordance with the vendor’s Quality Assurance Program and applicable procurement requirements. These records shall be made available to Argonne upon request.

Quality Assurance Quality assurance program The vendor shall establish, implement, and maintain a documented Quality Assurance Program consistent with the applicable requirements and rigor of ASME NQA-1-2008 and ASME NQA-1a-2009. Prior to award, the vendor shall provide objective evidence of implementation of the Quality Assurance Program for evaluation and listing on Argonne’s evaluated supplier list. The vendor shall permit Argonne to perform surveillance of the Quality Assurance Program and its implementation upon request.

Audits The vendor shall permit Argonne to perform audits or assessments of the vendor’s Quality Assurance Program and its implementation for this procurement. Such audits or assessments may be conducted to verify conformance with applicable procurement and quality assurance requirements.

Government-Owned Property No Government-furnished property will be provided under this procurement.

Security Delivery driver identification All persons entering the Argonne site shall present acceptable identification. Delivery drivers and other visitors must provide a REAL ID-compliant credential or other acceptable identification required for site access.

Gate Pass Visitors must obtain a gate pass for site access. The vendor shall coordinate delivery driver arrival with the responsible Argonne Technical Representative (Tech Rep) to obtain prior approval and gate pass processing.

BPA Period of Performance July 14, 2026 – July 31, 2027 Base Year August 1, 2027 – July 31, 2028 Option year 1 August 1, 2028 – July 31, 2029 Option year 2 Argonne Technical Representative (Tech Rep) The Argonne Technical Representative (Tech Rep) will serve as the primary technical point of contact after award. The Tech Rep will coordinate releases, route vendor submittals for review, communicate review results, and coordinate delivery authorization. The Tech Rep may designate authorized Call Managers to issue releases under the BPA.

The Tech Rep does not have authority to modify the terms, conditions, scope, or price of the procurement instrument. Only the authorized procurement representative may direct changes to contractual requirements.

Pricing

Pricing shall be based on the attached pricing schedule unless otherwise negotiated in writing.

Any charges not included in the pricing schedule must be approved in writing by ANL before they are incurred. Any negotiated discount shall be specified in the resulting contract or order.

Invoicing

Invoicing shall be submitted per service and in accordance with pricing confirmed on the awarded Price Schedule. Invoice must first be sent to the Argonne technical representative, as known as the Call Manager, who initiated the service for approval.

Invoices shall include, at a minimum:

• Purchase order or contract number

• Date(s) of service

• Description of service performed

• Labor categories used

• Number of units billed (hours, days, or weeks, as applicable)

• Equipment used

• Total charges No charges outside the approved scope, service request, or pricing shall be invoiced without prior written authorization from ANL.

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