Attachment 1 Product Description VA 250813.pdf

Naval Special Warfare Command Product Description

Airgas Cylinders Virginia

1. BACKGROUND

1.0 Naval Special Warfare Command requires cylinders containing different gases in order to support diving operations and maintenance activities conducted in Virginia.

2. OBJECTIVE

2.1. Establish a 5-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for Airgas cylinders to support diving and maintenance requirements. This will provide a consistent source of gas for diving training, operations, and equipment maintenance. Contractor must be considered an Industrial Gas Company.

3. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

3.1. The following Air gasses are required in Virginia:

3.1.1. Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen (MIL-PRF-27210J)

3.1.2. Helium Oxygen Mix (MIL-PRF-27407E & MIL-PRF-27210J)

3.1.3. Nitrogen (A-A-59155)

3.1.4. Argon (MIL-DTL-18455D)

3.1.5. Acetylene Technical Grade (BB-A-106E)

3.1.6. Geotech Mixed Calibration Gas

3.1.7. TVA Mixed Calibration Gas

3.1.8. Hydrogen (Ultra-High Purity Grade)

3.1.9. Nitrox Mixed 60 /40 (60% Nitrogen A-A-59155 & 40% Oxygen MIL-PRF-27210J)

3.1.10. Nitrox Mixed 50 /50 (50% Nitrogen A-A-59155 & 50% Oxygen MIL-PRF-27210J)

3.2. REQUIREMENT:

3.2.1. Provide gas refills of the required gases to the required specification.

3.2.2. Provide all required certification paperwork with the required gases.

3.2.3. Provide requested quantity of refilled cylinders within a one-week turnaround time.

3.2.4. Pick up empty containers and return filled containers within one week (the Government will accept a “one for one” (an empty for a full) swap out of cylinders).

3.2.5. Provide maintenance and testing of compressed gas cylinders.

3.2.6. Maintain 16 cylinders of ABO, HeO2 88/12, and Nitrox 60/40 at Portsmouth facility for swap.

3.2.7. Disposal of condemned compressed gas cylinders.

3.2.8. The contractor shall be able to provide the following:

3.2.8.1. New containers of ABO Bottles and HeO2 Mix, Nitrogen, Argon, Acetylene cylinders, Geotech, TVA, Hydrogen and Nitrox 60/40 or 50/50. A breakdown of refill containers and new containers is provided in Exhibit A-E ELIN Price List.

3.2.9. Additional items may be included on a to be negotiated basis.

3.3. Contractor shall provide the required gases in accordance with the technical standards as published in the MILSPECS and Navy Diving Manual.

DESCRIPTION MILSPEC

ABO Tube Skid Trailer Fill MIL-PRF-27210J

ABO 16 Pack Rack MIL-PRF-27210J

3.4. SAFETY

3.4.1. Cylinders shall be handled with care and avoid dropping or hitting them against any other surface.

3.4.2. Follow proper procedures and use the right equipment, including safety glasses, heavy-duty gloves, and protective footwear.

3.4.3. Ensure safety measures, such as caps or guards, are securely installed.

3.4.4. Use a cart or hand truck instead of dragging or rolling cylinders.

3.4.5. Use proper cradles, nets or platforms if using a crane.

3.4.6. Avoid lifting cylinders by their caps or guards or with magnets or slings, which can damage the valves.

3.5. SPECIAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

3.5.1. Contractor shall be able to test Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen and provide this information on the test certificates.

3.5.2. Contractor shall be able to test HeO2 and provide this information on the test certificates.

3.5.3. Contractor shall be able to test Nitrogen and provide this information on the test certificates.

3.5.4. Contractor shall be able to test Argon and provide this information on the test certificates.

3.5.5. Contractor shall be able to test Acetylene and provide this information on the test certificates.

3.5.6. Contractor shall be able to test Hydrogen and provide this information on the test certificates

3.5.7. Contractor shall be able to test Nitrox and provide this information on the test certificates.

ABO Bottles MIL-PRF-27210J

Mixed HeO2 88/12 (88% Helium & 12% Oxygen)

MIL-PRF-27210J and MIL-PRF-27407E

Mixed HeO2 50/50 (50% Helium & 50% Oxygen)

MIL-PRF-27210J and MIL-PRF-27407E

Nitrogen A-A-59155

Argon MIL-DTL-18455D

Acetylene BB-A-106E

Geotech Mixed Calibration Gas Carbon Dioxide 15,000 PPM, Oxygen 21%, Nitrogen balance

TVA Mixed Calibration Gas Isobutylene 10.00 PPM, Carbon Dioxide 1,000 PPM, Oxygen 21%, Nitrogen balance

Hydrogen Ultra-High Purity Grade- See paragraph 11.6

Pre-Mixed NITROX 60 /40 (60% Nitrogen & 40% Oxygen)

MIL-PRF-27210J and A-A-59155

Pre-Mixed NITROX 50 /50 (50% Nitrogen & 50% Oxygen)

MIL-PRF-27210J and A-A-59155

Inspection and Maintenance of Compressed Gas Cylinders

MIL-STD-1330E(SH) and MIL-STD-1411C

Valves, Cylinders, Gas (For Compressed or Liquefied Gases

A-A-59860

3.5.8. ABO provided by the vendor must meet oxygen purity requirements established by MIL-PRF-27210J. The certificate of analysis must include test results for purity, odor, moisture content and cylinder leak testing.

Additionally, the certification must include test results for all constituents specified in Table I of MIL-PRF- 27210J. Vendor certificate of analysis is acceptable only if the sample was taken from the delivered storage container. This requirement provides assurance that vendor cleaning processes used to clean storage containers and filling equipment does not introduce unacceptable contaminants into the breathing gas.

3.5.8.1. Sample results shall be verified from the DELIVERY bottle(s), not the source the delivery bottle(s) was (were) filled from. If a rack of bottles is delivered each bottle must be sampled and certified if each bottle is independently connected to the unit being charged. If all the bottles are connected together in series and then connected to the unit being charged, the rack may be sampled and certified as one unit provided all of the bottles are aligned at the time of the sample.

3.5.8.2. Certificates will reflect the following minimum elements and specifications:

Purity Not less than 99.5% O2 Odor None Moisture Content Shall not exceed 7ppm water vapor or maximum dew point of 82°F when tested as specified in paragraph 4.5 of MIL-PRF-27210J.

Cylinder Leakage None

Reference: MIL-PRF-27210J; Table I. Constituent Concentrations Constituent Maximum Concentrations in

Parts Per Million

Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) 10 Methane (CH₄) 50 Acetylene (C₂H₂) 0.1 Ethylene (C₂H₄) 0.4 Ethane (C₂H₆) and other hydrocarbons as ethane equivalents 6

Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) 4 Halogenated Compounds Refrigerants and Similar Solvents 2

Other Solvents 0.2 Other Compounds (each discernible from background noise on infrared spectrophotometer)

0.2

3.5.8.3. Classification of inspections to be conducted per MIL-PRF-27210J. The inspections specified therein are classified and can be found in the following paragraphs of the instruction:

3.5.8.4. First article inspection (Paragraph 4.2.1)

3.5.8.5. Periodic inspection (Paragraph 4.2.2)

3.5.8.6. Conformance Inspection (Paragraph 4.2.3)

3.5.8.7. Sampling inspection per lot. Randomly selected samples of Type I oxygen per MIL-

PRF-27210J as specified in Table IV of the instruction shall be subjected to the following inspection:

3.5.8.8. Odor test (Paragraph 4.5)

3.5.8.9. Fill pressure (Paragraph 4.4.1)

3.5.8.10. Purity (Paragraph 4.5)

3.5.8.11. Moisture (Paragraph 4.5)

3.5.8.12. The fill pressure test shall be performed prior to the odor, purity, and moisture tests. The cylinder pressure shall be checked after completion of all tests. If the sample cylinder pressure is then found to be below the minimum acceptable value, the cylinder shall be filled to within the acceptable range.

3.5.9. Helium (For HeO2) provided by the vendor must meet oxygen purity requirements established by MIL-PRF- 27407E. The certificate of analysis must include test results for purity and cylinder leak testing. Additionally, the certification must include test results for all constituents specified in Table I of MIL-PRF-27407E. Vendor certificate of analysis is acceptable only if the sample was taken from the delivered storage container. This requirement provides assurance that vendor cleaning processes used to clean storage containers and filling equipment does not introduce unacceptable contaminants into the breathing gas.

3.5.9.1. Specifically, sample results shall be verified from the DELIVERY bottle(s), not the source the delivery bottle(s) was (were) filled from. If a rack of bottles is delivered each bottle must be sampled and certified if each bottle is independently connected to the unit being charged. If all the bottles are connected together in series and then connected to the unit being charged, the rack may be sampled and certified as one unit provided all of the bottles are aligned at the time of the sample.

3.5.9.2. Certificates will reflect the following minimum elements and specifications

3.5.9.2.1. Purity > 99.995%

Reference: MIL-PRF-272407E; Table I. Constituent Concentrations Constituent Maximum Concentrations in Parts

Per Million Impurities, ppm by volume max 50 Water, ppm by volume, max 9 Hydrocarbons (as Methane) 5 Oxygen 3 Nitrogen and Argon 14 Neon 23 Hydrogen 1 Carbon Dioxide 1 Carbon Monoxide 1

3.5.9.2.2. Classification of inspections to be conducted per MIL-PRF-27407E.

Conformance inspection.

3.5.9.2.3. The instruction quality conformance tests shall consist of the following:

3.5.9.2.3.1. Individual tests (Type I only) (Paragraph 4.2.1)

3.5.9.2.3.2. Sampling tests (Paragraph 4.2.2)

3.5.9.2.3.3. Per MIL-PRF-27407E sampling inspection per lot in the following paragraphs of the instruction. Type I helium shall be selected according to paragraph 4.2.2.1 and tested for the requirements of Table I as specified in paragraph 4.4. Type II helium shall be selected according to paragraph 4.2.2.2 and tested for the requirements of paragraph 3.1.2 as specified in paragraph 4.5.

3.5.9.2.3.4. Sampling plan (Type I). The number of helium containers sampled from each lot, as defined in paragraph 4.2.3, shall be selected in accordance with Table II.

3.5.9.2.3.5. Each sample shall be of sufficient size to conduct all the quality conformance tests as specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the quality conformance tests shall be performed on each required sample (see paragraph 6.2). When required, an equivalent sample shall be forwarded to a laboratory designated by the procuring activity for testing. Each sample taken for analysis shall be representative of the entire contents of the container being sampled.

3.5.9.2.3.6. Unless otherwise specified in the acquisition requirements, sampling shall be accomplished by one of the following methods.

3.5.9.2.3.7. Type I, gaseous helium may be sampled in accordance with ASTM F307 and Type II, liquid helium may be sampled in accordance with ASTM F310. It is critical that the sampling port be clean and free of contaminants.

3.5.9.2.3.7.1. The fill pressure test shall be performed prior to the odor, purity, and moisture tests. The cylinder pressure shall be checked after completion of all tests. If the sample cylinder pressure is then found to be below the minimum acceptable value, the cylinder shall be filled to within the acceptable range.

3.5.9.2.3.8. Leakage. Each Type I helium container shall be tested for leaks at the neck threads, stem packing, and safety device of the valve with leak detection fluid. Valve seat leakage shall be tested after filling has been completed by connecting a hose to the valve outlet and placing the other end of the hose under the surface of a liquid. Methods of leak detection and/or the leak check guidance in CGA P-15 may also be used.

3.5.9.2.3.9. When a Premix of Helium and Oxygen is requested, the oxygen used shall Meet MIL-PRF-27210J requirements and Helium shall meet MIL- PRF-27407E requirements.

3.5.9.2.4. Nitrogen provided by the vendor must meet oxygen purity requirements established by A-A- 59155. The certificate of analysis must include test results for purity, odor, moisture content and cylinder leak testing. Additionally, the certification must include test results for all constituents specified in Table A of A-A-59155. Vendor certificate of analysis is acceptable only if the sample was taken from the delivered storage container. This requirement provides assurance that vendor cleaning processes used to clean storage containers and filling equipment does not introduce unacceptable contaminants into the gas.

3.5.9.2.4.1. Specifically, sample results shall be verified from the DELIVERY bottle(s), not the source the delivery bottle(s) was (were) filled from. If a rack of bottles is delivered each bottle must be sampled and certified if each bottle is independently connected to the unit being charged. If all the bottles are connected together in series and then connected to the unit being charged, the rack may be sampled and certified as one unit provided all of the bottles are aligned at the time of the sample.

3.5.9.2.4.2. Type I nitrogen shall contain no solid particles whose maximum dimensions are greater than 50 microns in size assured by the use of a 10 micron or better filter at or close to the cylinder charging manifold that is capable of removing foreign material.

3.5.9.2.4.3. Certificates will reflect the following minimum elements and specifications

Reference: A-A-59155; Table A

Characteristics for Type I-Gaseous and Type II-Liquid Nitrogen

Constituent Maximum Concentrations in Parts Per Million

Purity 99.95% Minimum by Volume

Argon, Neon and Helium Includes Trace Quantities

Oxygen Content 0.05 % Maximum by Volume

Moisture Content 0.02 mg/L Maximum Oil Oil Free Odor None Hydrocarbon Content < 50 ppm as Methane by Volume Particulate Content < 50 Microns in Size

3.5.9.2.4.4. Classification of inspections to be conducted per A-A-59155. The inspections specified therein are classified as follows:

3.5.9.2.4.4.1. Inspection System Requirements. The vendor shall maintain complete records for all inspections and tests performed on the product. The records shall be traceable by the vendor's lot or batch number. These records shall indicate the nature and number of observations made, the number and type of deficiencies found, the quantities approved and rejected, and the specific actions taken to correct the deficiencies.

3.5.9.2.4.4.2. Test Equipment Requirements. All gages, measuring and test equipment used in the tests, inspection and processing of the product shall be calibrated to certified standards that have known, valid relationships to nationally accepted industry standards. The calibration frequency for each device shall be based on its stability, purpose, and usage. A positive means (such as stickers) shall be provided to identify the calibration interval, last date of calibration and date calibration is due for each device. Complete written records of calibration data traceable to the individual test devices shall be available for Contracting Agency review.

3.5.9.2.4.4.3. All gages, measuring and test equipment used in the tests, inspection and processing of the product shall be calibrated to certified standards that have known, valid relationships to nationally accepted industry standards. The calibration frequency for each device shall be based on its stability, purpose, and usage. A positive means (such as stickers) shall be provided to identify the calibration interval, last date of calibration and date calibration is due for each device. Complete written records of calibration data traceable to the individual test devices shall be available for Contracting Agency review. Conformance Inspection (Paragraph 4.2.3 of instruction).

3.5.9.2.4.4.4. Inspection Requirements. Sampling for visual inspection of Type I containers shall be performed on those containers that are ready for delivery. Per A-A-59155 samples shall be chosen randomly and in accordance with Table 1 in instruction. Type I containers should be sampled from near the beginning and end of the production run, and if more than two containers are required, from points in between.

3.5.9.2.4.4.5. Testing Requirements. Per A-A-59155 sampling for testing of a lot of Type I gaseous nitrogen shall be from containers that are ready for delivery in accordance with the requirements specified in paragraph 4.4 of instruction. Before any test is performed, sufficient nitrogen shall be permitted to flow to displace any other gas present in the test equipment lines. Liquid nitrogen shall be in the vapor form when tested. The following tests shall be performed on each sample selected for testing per the designated procedure.

3.5.9.2.4.5. Argon provided by the vendor must meet argon purity requirements as established by MIL- DTL-18455D. The argon shall conform to the requirements of gaseous argon as specified in MIL-DTL-18455D Table 1.

3.5.9.2.4.5.1. Composition of Argon

Reference: MIL-DTL-18455D; Table I Composition of Argon Oxygen Maximum 50 ppm

Hydrogen Maximum 50 ppm

Nitrogen Maximum 50 ppm

Purity 99.985 % Minimum by Volume

Moisture Content 0.02mg/L Maximum at 70 degrees Fahrenheit

3.5.9.2.4.5.2. Cylinder maintenance. Government-owned and furnished cylinders shall be inspected, maintained, and when necessary, reconditioned in accordance with MIL- STD-1411 to meet all serviceability requirements of 49 CFR 100-199. The services to be performed shall be verified and deemed necessary by applicable Government quality assurance representative or a qualified agent of the purchaser prior to their accomplishment.

3.5.9.2.4.5.3. Inspection responsibility. The supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified, the supplier may utilize his own or any other inspection facilities and services acceptable to the government. The government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure that supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.

3.5.9.2.4.5.4. Container maintenance. Unless otherwise specified containers that require maintenance shall be processed by the contractor for serviceability to meet requirements of MIL-A-18455D and 49 CFR 171-190.

3.5.9.2.4.5.5. Sampling. Sample cylinders shall be selected from each inspection lot in accordance with MIL-STD-1916 at Verification Level IV, ASQ H1331 at Index Value 1.0 (associated AQLs), or other similar accept at zero (c=0) plan to verify conformance with all requirements of this specification regarding the closure, marking, and other requirements not involving testing of the argon.

3.5.9.2.4.5.6. Testing Requirements.

3.5.9.2.4.5.6.1. Moisture impurity. Argon gas from each sample filled cylinder shall be tested for moisture.

3.5.9.2.4.5.6.2. Oxygen impurity. The argon gas from each sample filled cylinder shall be subject to test procedures for determination of the oxygen impurity.

3.5.9.2.4.5.6.3. Hydrogen impurity. The argon gas from each sample filled cylinders shall be subject to test methods for the determination of hydrogen impurity.

3.5.9.2.4.5.6.4. Nitrogen impurity. The argon gas from each sample filled cylinder shall be subject to test procedures for determination of the nitrogen impurity.

3.5.9.2.4.6. Acetylene provided by the vendor must meet oxygen purity requirements established by

BB-A-106E. The argon shall conform to the requirements of gaseous acetylene as specified in CGA G-1.1 and shown in table I of BB-A-106E.

3.5.9.2.4.6.1. Properties of acetylene.

Reference: BB-A-106E; Table I CGA G-1.1 Quality Verification Level QVL H

Acetylene (C₂H₂) 99.6% by Vol Minimum Phosphine (PH₃) and Arsine (AsH₃)³ 0.0025% by Vol Maximum Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S)³ 0.0025% by Vol Maximum

3.5.9.2.4.7. Cylinder maintenance. Government-owned and furnished cylinders shall be inspected, maintained, and when necessary, reconditioned in accordance with MIL-STD-1411 to meet all serviceability requirements of 49 CFR 171-185. Supplier-owned cylinders shall be processed using CGA C-13, CGA G-1.9, and the supplier's own approved procedures to meet all serviceability requirements of 49 CFR 171-185.

3.5.9.2.4.8. Inspection responsibility. The supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified, the supplier may utilize his own or any other inspection facilities and services acceptable to the government. The government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure that supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.

3.5.9.2.4.9. Component and material inspection. The supplier is responsible for ensuring that components and materials used are manufactured, examined, and tested in accordance with referenced specifications and standards. The supplier shall verify that the production facility will produce acetylene that complies with the percent by volume (v/v) acetylene purity requirements of paragraph 3.1 of the instruction for the grade supplied. Current analytical records of acetylene production by the facility may be used to perform the verification. The analytical records shall be considered current if taken within 180 days preceding the date of contract or purchase order. When current analytical records are not available, or in case of process upset or equipment malfunction which affects the product purity, not less than one acetylene sample from the production facility shall be tested as specified prior to starting or continuing production.

3.5.9.2.5. Hydrogen provided by the vendor must meets the following requirements:

Hydrogen- Ultra High Purity Grade 99.999% Oxygen < 2 ppm THC (as Methane) < 0.5 ppm Nitrogen < 7 ppm Moisture < 3 ppm

3.5.10. Each filled cylinder, tube trailer, and 16 pack rack will be examined for the following upon receipt from vendor and prior to assuming custody:

3.5.10.1. Correct certification paperwork.

3.5.10.2. Constituent concentrations are within standards.

3.5.10.3. Cylinder, tube trailer and/or 16 pack rack serial numbers are correct and documented on certification paper.

3.5.10.4. One or more defects shall be cause for rejection of product.

3.5.10.5. Military standards referenced will be by reviewed annually by the requestor. Reference documents will be provided upon request by vendor.

4. DELIVERY INFORMATION

4.1.1. Pick up empty containers and return refilled containers or provide new filled containers at the SDVT-2 / IMD located at 1875 Cove Rd, Bldg 3806, Virginia Beach, VA 23459. Additional locations may be added if necessary.

4.1.2. Be able to provide up to a quantity of 30 refilled cylinders no later than 30 days from delivery order award.

4.1.3. All deliveries shall include a Certificate of Analysis.

4.1.4. All gases and containers shall be verified, inspected, packaged, and labeled in accordance with applicable documents listed as references.

5. MARKINGS AND LIMITED USE OF DATA

5.1. The Contractor shall refrain from using “Naval Special Warfare Command” (NSWC), reference to any NSWC personnel by title or position within NSWC, or this contract in any of its publications, websites, materials, media, or advertising media. The Contractor shall not use or reproduce the Department of the Navy’s trademarks or trade secrets with respect to Naval Special Warfare, Naval Special Warfare training, and the Navy SEALs/SWCCs (i.e., there are several U.S. trademark registrations in connection with the words NAVY SEALS, the Trident logo, and the SWCC logo).

6. QUALITY ASSURANCE

6.1. The Government reserves the right to perform inspections and surveillance to evaluate the Contractor’s compliance to the contract terms to include proper delivery of quantity and type of goods. The Government will make every effort to ensure that the surveillance methods used are conducted in an objective, fair, and consistent manner.

7. APPLICABLE REFERENCES

MIL-PRF-27210J

(Performance Specification Oxygen, Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen, Liquid and Gas)

MIL SPEC MIL-PRF-27407E

(Performance Specification Propellant Pressurizing Agent, Helium)

MIL SPEC A-A-59155

(Commercial Item Description Nitrogen, High Purity, Special Purpose)

MIL SPEC BB-A-106E

(Federal Specification Acetylene, Technical, Dissolved)

MIL-STD-1330E(SH)

(Precision Cleaning and Testing of Shipboard Oxygen, Helium, Helium-Oxygen, Nitrogen and Hydrogen Systems) MESA Certification of Conformance for Hydrogen, Dated 02 July 2024

MESA Certification of Conformance for Geotech Calibration Gas, Dated 22 Mar 2017 MESA Certification of Conformance for TVA Calibration Gas, Dated 03 Sep 2019

MIL-STD-1411C

(Inspection and Maintenance of Compressed Gas Cylinders) Navy Dive Manual (SS521-AG-PRO-010) A-A-59860 Valves, Cylinder, Gas (For Compressed or Liquefied Gases)