b. Attachment 1_ Statement of Work-Laboratory Gases BPA_19DEC22.pdf

Attachment 1: Statement of Work

STATEMENT OF WORK

LABORATORY GASES

I. Introduction

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) is the Nation's federal health sciences university and is committed to excellence in military medicine and public health during peace and war. As a medical school, which includes several multi-disciplinary research laboratories, USUHS requires the delivery and related services of liquid nitrogen, liquid argon, and other laboratory gases, refer to the table below in Section VIII.

II. Scope of Services

The contractor shall perform all necessary services, qualified personnel, materials, facilities, and equipment not otherwise provided by the Government as needed to perform the work described below:

1. The contractor shall pick up various gas cylinders that are owned by USU and AFRRI.

2. Provide refill of gas cylinders and deliver gases to USUHS and AFRRI, refer to addresses below.

3. Painting services are provided by the vendor upon request.

4. Cylinder static testing and valve replacements are to be performed in accordance with industry standards for all cylinders on an as needed basis.

5. Turnaround time for cylinders shall be no more than one week for all gases. Any deviations from this schedule must be approved by the USU Point of Contact (POC).

6. Contractor delivery representatives will meet directly with USU receiving personnel when exchanging cylinders to verify cylinders are being picked up, delivered and recorded. This is performed to maintain accountability and ensure turnaround times are being met.

7. The contractor shall notify the USU Point of Contact, the receiving supervisor, when items are identified as out of standards.

8. A level reading must be taken before and after filling the tanks at both USU and AFFRI. The readings must be provided with the invoice. A USU or AFFRI representative may be present.

9. The contractor shall provide a monthly summary of the USU and AFRRI Delivery Log which will identify the quantity of items processed, item charges, and total charges for each call. This summary will be provided to the Receiving Point of Contact (or Authorized Caller as back-up), who will verify accuracy and provide return confirmation to the vendor at the time of delivery. The contractor must then issue a formal monthly invoice to the BPA Caller. Once the invoice is received, processing for payment will be initiated by the authorized caller.

III. Contractor Qualification Requirements

The contractor shall be solely responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the execution of the work to be performed under this Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

IV. Scheduling

All scheduling will be in accordance with the BPA Ordering Instructions.

Liquid Nitrogen:

Liquid Nitrogen shall be delivered to the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) once per week on Tuesday of each week. Delivery shall be made on Wednesday of each week if Tuesday is a federal holiday. Liquid nitrogen shall be introduced directly into the bulk liquid nitrogen storage tank at USU until the tank is full.

Liquid Nitrogen shall be delivered to the Armed Forces Radiobiological Research Institute (AFRRI) once per week on Tuesday of each week. Delivery shall be made on Wednesday if Tuesday is a federal holiday. Liquid nitrogen shall be introduced directly into the bulk liquid nitrogen storage tank at AFRRI until the tank is full.

Liquid Argon:

Liquid Argon shall be delivered to AFRRI in Dewar tanks on a call-in basis. AFRRI points of contact, provided at award, will place individual requests and identify days of delivery. Deliveries are not to exceed 12 within the specified year.

Delivery also includes removal of used gas Dewar tanks. Containers will be 180 liter tanks.

For All Other Gases:

Empty cylinders are to be picked up from the USUHS and AFRRI logistics holding area on Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week.

Cylinders are to be refilled and returned to the same location on Tuesday and Thursday of each week.

Deliveries and cylinder pick-ups are to be scheduled during normal business hours, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Deliveries and cylinder pick-ups outside of normal business hours may only be done with the approval of the Technical Point of Contact.

V. Delivery Locations

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) USU Receiving Dock 4301 Jones Bridge Road Bethesda, MD 20814-4799 FOB: Destination

Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI) AFRRI Receiving Dock 8902 Wisconsin Avenue, Bldg 42 Bethesda, MD 20814-4799 FOB: Destination

VI. Transportation

All vehicles and drivers must meet Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bethesda base access requirements. The contractor shall assure that all vehicles used for the transportation of hazardous wastes are properly registered and that operators are currently licensed for the class of vehicle being operated. All contractors' vehicles shall be placarded and equipped in accordance with the Department of Transportation regulations of the applicable state and of the Department of Transportation. Vehicles shall contain any emergency equipment required by the Department of Transportation.

VII. Insurance

Pursuant to the FAR Clause, 52.228-5, the Contractor shall be required to present evidence to show, as a minimum, the amounts of insurance coverage indicated below:

Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability.

The Contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with the contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000.00 shall be required, except in states with compensation to be written by private carriers.

General Liability.

The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

Property Damage liability insurance shall be required in the amount of $500,000.

Automobile Liability.

The Contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of the policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering the vehicles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person; $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $100,000 for property damage. The amount of liability coverage on other policies shall be commensurate with any legal requirements of the locality and sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

VIII. Estimated Annual Usage

Gas Tank/Size Estimated Annual Refill

Carbon Dioxide USP 99.9%, CO2, 50 lbs., Size “G” 1,350 lbs.

Oxygen USP, 99.5%, Size “H”

160 lbs.

5% Carbon Dioxide USP, 95% Oxygen USP, Size “H” 90 lbs.

Oxygen Gaseous, USP, 99.9% Purity Medical, Size “E” 150 lbs.

Nitrous Oxide USP, Size “E” 10 lbs.

Argon-Ultra High Purity, Size 300 50 lbs.

P10 Standard (90% Argon, 10% Methane) Size “G” 10 lbs.

Carbon Dioxide, Size “E” 60 lbs.

Carbon Dioxide Medical Grade 75 Cylinder 10 lbs, Carbon Dioxide USP Grade, 50 lbs. with siphon; CGA 320 10 lbs.

Argon UHP Grade, 250 cu. ft. CGA 580 10 lbs.

Compressed Nitrogen 2.2 Size 200, NF200C 96 lbs.

Compressed Air, 260 CU FT, G cylinder USP Grade 200 lbs.

Propane for Forklifts 2,000 lbs.

Helium Compressed 2.2, Size 300, UHP300C 12 lbs.

Liquid Nitrogen 200,000 lbs.

Liquid Argon 2,200 lbs.

5% CO2, 21% O2, 74%N2 4 cylinders

Nitrogen, UHP Carrier Grade, Sz 300 5 cylinders

10% Methane, 90% Argon 5 cylinders

5% CO2, 5% O2, Bal N2 (Blood Gas) 8 cylinders

5% CO2, 1% O2, 94% N2 4 cylinders

Helium, UHP 300 Size – R103B3 5 cylinders

Air Breathing Quality 310 C.F. (Medical Grade Air) – R61 5 cylinders

Carbon Monoxide (300 PPM, Bal Air 5 cylinders

Hydrogen, UHP Carrier Grade (99.99%) 200 C.F. 5 cylinders

Nitrous Oxide (65 lbs, Certified, 99.9%) 4 cylinders

2% O2, Bal N2 (300 C.F.) 5 cylinders

2% O2, 5% CO2, 93% N2 5 cylinders

Helium Balloon 300C CGA 580 6 cylinders

3.2% Nitrogen, 32.4% Carbon Dioxide, Balance Methane 1 cylinder

Ethane Research Grade 4.0 Size 80, 99.99% Purity 1 cylinder

Required Services

Cylinder Valve Replacement 20 services

Cylinder Painting 20 services

Cylinder Static Testing 20 services

Liquid Nitrogen Telemetry Fee (USUHS) 12 services

Liquid Nitrogen Telemetry Fee (AFRRI) 12 services

Liquid Argon Container Rental Fee (AFRRI) 12 services

IX. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

The Contractor’s performance will be assessed based on the following measures:

Task/Performance Objective Performance Standard &

Acceptable Performance level

(AQL)

Method of Surveillance

Timely and accurate performance of work as outlined in the Statement of Work.

Timely and accurately delivery supplies and scheduled services.

AQL: 99%

Customer complaint and/or review of other available reports.

Coordinate all scheduled services with the Government’s point of contact.

As stated in the BPA Ordering Instructions and Statement of Work.

AQL: 99%

Customer complaint and/or review of other available reports.

Provide all required documents as outlined within the Statement of Work and BPA Ordering Instructions and within the required timelines to the Tech POC (e.g. shipping documentation, etc.).

Provides all reports via email to the Tech POC for all services performed.

AQL: 99%.

Customer complaint and/or review of other available reports.

Ensure compliance with all safety and insurance requirements set forth in

As stated in the Statement of Work.

AQL: 99%.

Customer complaint and/or review of other available reports.

applicable State, Federal, and Local Laws and Regulations.