B08_Attachment__A_-__BPA_SOW_-_EMRF_Install.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

This blanket purchase agreement (BPA) is for commercial supplies and services in the area of industrial compressed gases, gas handling, delivery, hardware, accessories and related supplies and services for USGS operations. The Contractor shall furnish specialty gases in cylinders, dewars, or other containers at the quantity or size specified in the Attachment 1 Price List in accordance with industry standards and practices. The total not to exceed amount of this BPA is not to exceed a maximum amount of $500,000 over five (5) years.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES AND PRICES

The contractor shall furnish specialty gases and related accessories for the U.S. Geological Survey Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center’s laboratory facilities located in Lakewood, Golden, and Boulder, CO. Estimated quantities in the Attachment 1 Price List are for the basic contract period. No claims shall be made against the U.S. Geological Survey for an excess or deficiency of such quantities within the limitations set forth herein. The Government reserves the right to require less than the quantities set forth or to unilaterally order additional quantities at the unit prices specified. Orders for supplies to be furnished under this contract shall be placed unilaterally by the Contracting Officer or authorized callers. All prices for each type of gas shall include all transportation costs and any other delivery charges normally assessed.

PRICING INFORMATION

The prices listed in Attachment 1 will be the established prices once accepted.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall furnish all facilities, labor, supervision, and materials to provide specialty gases in accordance with the terms and conditions herein and the specifications set forth below:

SPECIFICATIONS

All cylinders, dewars, and containers shall be labeled by the contractor in a manner that identifies each as belonging exclusively to the contractor or subcontractor. Department of Transportation (DOT) labels shall be in good condition and in place at all times.

Each cylinder, dewar, and container shall have identification to the specialty gas contained.

Wherein a specialty gas may be hazardous in delivery, storage, or in temperature-controlled elements, that cylinder, dewar, or container shall be marked accordingly.

The contractor shall employ an inventory control system that utilizes a unique tracking number for each individual cylinder, dewar and container and a control number unique to each U.S.

Geological Survey end user or laboratory. The unique tracking number affixed to the cylinder, dewar, or container shall be traceable to the serial number stenciled on the cylinder, dewar, or container at the time of manufacture. The control system shall be able to cross-reference original delivery order numbers, end user control numbers, and unique tracking numbers to accurately determine the location of any cylinder, dewar, or container and assess their rental fees at any given time.

All cylinders, dewars, and accessory valves furnished by the contractor shall be free from impurities, have been periodically pressure tested at the contractor's expense, be guaranteed in good working order, be free of any malfunctions such as leaks and rust. Leakage on dewars shall be less than 0.56 lbs/hr or 13.41 lbs in a 24-hour period (Union Carbide NAR test) and bleeding and shall meet industry standards. In the event of deficiencies concerning bulk tanks (venting, etc.), the contractor shall respond within four (4) hours of notification by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or the Contracting Officer (CO).

For cylinder deficiencies, any product loss resulting from contractor equipment malfunction shall be replaced at no cost within eight (8) working hours.

SUBSTITUTION OF CYLINDERS

Substitution of cylinder size is not allowable unless prior approval is received from the CO or duly authorized representative. This non-allowance for variation in cylinder sizes applies to all line items.

CONTAINER IDENTIFICATION

All cylinders, dewars, and containers shall be delivered with a unique tracking number and shall be tagged at the time of drop-off with some kind of identification as to the date of delivery, the delivery order number, the end user’s control number, and the end user’s name.

EMPTY PICK-UP

The contractor shall provide empty pick-up services at time of delivery, or at least once a week.

Each empty cylinder and dewar picked up by the contractor shall be identified for rental assessment fees in accordance with the contractor's established billing cycle. A pick-up receipt documenting the cylinder/dewar tracking number and signed by the carrier shall be left with the site designated representative.

DELIVERY ORDER REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall furnish specialty gases in prescribed cylinders and dewars by receipt of orders issued by the authorized USGS Personnel with each order documented as follows:

Date of the order

The name and contact information of the USGS individual for whom the order is placed.

The control number of the individual or laboratory for whom the gas is for.

The delivery address, Type of gas, cylinder, or dewar size, quantity, and price.

PLACE OF DELIVERY - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS/DELIVERY SCHEDULE

The place(s) of delivery for items ordered under this contract shall be specified on the individual delivery order. Control numbers and USGS representatives will be assigned/designated at the time of delivery order issuance. The contractor is obligated to make delivery FOB destination (within consignee's premises) at the prices shown in Attachment 1- "Addendum to SF-1449, Blocks 19-24 Schedule of Supplies" to any of the following locations (delivery addresses may be added or deleted during the life of the contract):

U.S. Geological Survey Delivery Locations:

Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center Bldg.20 Door S2 Denver Federal Center Lakewood, CO 80225

Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center Bldg.95 Denver Federal Center Lakewood, CO 80225

Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center 3215 Marine Street Boulder, CO 80303

Energy and Minerals Research Facility- EMRF (under construction) 1000 18th St Colorado School of Mines Campus, Golden CO 80401

Addresses may be added, removed, or modified at the discretion and needs of the US Geological Survey through the life of the contract. Deliveries shall be made during the hours of 8:00 a.m.

and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except for cylinder deliveries to Bldg. 95 (7:00 am-3:00

pm) and except when the Government facility is closed due to weather or a holiday. All items shall be delivered within one (1) working day from the time the order was issued, except custom mixtures (3-5 blends) which shall be delivered within three (3) working days from the time the order was issued. Oral orders are authorized under the contract but can only be placed by the designated USGS representative of the delivery order. The designated USGS representative at the time of placing the oral order shall document the time/date and provide a delivery order number and follow-up with a hard copy of the order. All orders placed by 12 noon of a working day shall be delivered by 5:00 p.m. the next working day or subsequent three days for custom mixtures. Any change from these schedules shall require the contractor to contact the designated USGS representative immediately for rescheduling a new date if possible.

Authorized callers align with current laboratories who utilize this BPA. Staffing changes may occur and this list may require updating during the life of the contract

EMRF INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

The EMRF is currently under construction, and the bulk Nitrogen and Argon storage tanks and associated equipment will need to be installed to aide in building commissioning and permit inspections/acceptance which begins in August 2026. The vendor will be required to coordinate installation of bulk storage tanks and associated equipment with the USGS, Colorado School of Mines, and the construction contractor Adolphson Peterson in accordance with the attached drawings.

INVOICING REQUIREMENTS/PAYMENT FREQUENCY

Separate invoices for all orders placed during the previous month shall be submitted by the 15th of the following month. The invoices shall contain the delivery order number, appropriate control number, invoice date, service start and end dates (the period which is being invoiced), and a description that includes a complete list of cylinder and dewar tracking numbers being invoiced (either shipped, returned, or accruing rent for that period).

Rental assessment fees shall be invoiced monthly on a separate invoice, rental fee listed and subtotaled by end user's control numbers given at the time of order.

All invoices submitted by the contractor will be paid by IPP and shall contain a copy of the contractor's invoice as an attachment.