Statement_of_Work_Dual_Centrifual_Mixer.pdf

June 22, 2016

Dual-axis Centrifugal Mixer for High-viscosity Products

Statement of Work

BACKGROUND: The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) supports formulation and development work for new inks, coatings, and materials for application in future security products. The BEP is seeking to acquire a mixer capable of mixing small batches of high-viscosity products quickly and with minimal clean-up.

C. 1. SCOPE: The mixer will be used to prepare batches of high-viscosity mixtures in batch-sizes between a half-gallon and a gallon (in metric units between 2 and 4 Liters)

C. 2. SPECIFICATIONS: The mixer needs to have the following features and functions:

Capable of handling high-viscosity materials (over 1 million centipoise)

Mixing capacity up to 2500 grams

Able to mix batch sizes in both half-gallon and one-gallon containers; with the use of pails and/or adapters if needed

Blade-free mixing to minimize clean-up and air entrainment

Works with closed-pail containers (reducing exposure to chemicals and contamination in the mixer)

Variable speed setting to set mixing cycles for a variety of consistencies.

Set-up and operator training materials to be provided. Operator manual to be provided (soft copy or hard).

Technical support available by telephone and/or email.

Minimum of one-year warranty.

C. 3. SCOPE OF INSPECTION

C.3.1 All deliverables will be inspected for contents, and conformance to specifications.

Condition, safety, and function of the equipment will be verified, including the use of any adapters to handle the half-gallon batch capacity.

C.3.2 The Government requires a period not to exceed fifteen (15) work days after receipt of final deliverable items for inspection and acceptance or rejection. If the machine presents any faulty operation during this trial period, contractor will replace the equipment at no cost to the government.

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C.4 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The site for this project shall be the Eastern Currency Facility in Washington, D.C.

located at:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing 14th & C Street, S.W.

Washington, DC 20228

A designated Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will be assigned upon award.

C.5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this contract is 45 days upon award.

C.6 SPECIAL DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS

C.6.1 The Contractor shall deliver all equipment Freight on Board (FOB) to Washington, D. C. All customs duties and delivery costs shall be borne by the Contractor.

C.7 GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

C.7.1 Site Access: Subject to the security requirements and regulations of the BEP, the Government will permit contractor personnel access to the equipment covered under this SOW; however, the Government may restrict the access of contractor personnel if deemed in the best interest of the Government. In such cases, the Government will notify the contractor concerning such access restriction.

C.7.2 Security Requirements: No special requirements are identified. Personnel performing under this contract will be escorted by BEP personnel. Personnel performing under this contract shall not have any pending criminal charges nor have been a convicted felon.

C.7.4 Escort. All Contractor personnel will be escorted at all times while on BEP premises. Under unusual circumstances an escort may be provided by a uniformed officer or other authorized BEP personnel.

C.8 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

C.8.1 Vehicle Parking. Vehicle Parking Permits will be required of all Contractor and Contractor employee vehicles entering the facility.