Statement of Work - Thermal Battery Shipping DRAFT.docx

Statement of Work (SOW) Thermal Battery Shipping from Greece to the United States 27 January 2026

1.0 Objective

The objective of this SOW is to outline the requirements for a contractor to safely and securely transport Cartridge Actuated Devices and Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD) devices, specifically thirty-four (34) thermal batteries (NSN: 6135-00-488-4478ES; P/N: NAV1A1), from Greece to the designated testing facility located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The contractor must adhere to all U.S. and international regulations regarding the transport of hazardous materials.

2.0 Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, equipment, and expertise to perform the following tasks:

2.1 Project Planning: The contractor shall develop a detailed transportation plan, including route, schedule, and all necessary documentation for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other regulatory bodies per the referenced Data Item Description D-PACK-80877B (CDRL A001).

2.2 Documentation and Compliance:

2.2.1 The contractor shall complete all required documentation, such as but not limited to the Bill of Lading (BOL), commercial invoice, and dangerous goods declaration.

2.2.2 The contractor shall prepare a Foreign Shipper's Declaration of U.S. Goods Returned, indicating the items were not advanced in value or improved while abroad.

2.2.3 The contractor shall obtain necessary licenses or permits from the Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), if applicable. A broker, partner, or subcontractor who is performing the export/import activities shall be the one holding the DDTC registration.

2.2.4 The contractor shall ensure all Human Readable Information (HRI) and machine-readable data matrix marking requirements are met, as per military specifications (e.g., MIL-STD-1168).

2.2.5 USG will accept subcontracts or partnerships in the proposal.

2.3 Packaging, Handling and Labeling:

2.3.1 The contractor shall inspect and verify the identity and condition of all CAD/PAD Thermal Battery devices.

2.3.2 The contractor shall package all items according to regulations for shipping hazardous materials, using appropriate containers and markings.

2.3.3 The thermal batteries will already be packaged in two boxes, each .27 x .27 x .42m (10.6 x 10.6 x 16in); weight 7 kg (15.4 lbs). However, the contractor shall be responsible for the condition and contents of the packaging upon arrival and shall inspect/verify the contents and re-package as appropriate per the SPI 004884478 (see Attachment 2).

2.3.4 Per the MSDS (Attachment 1), the thermal batteries shall be kept between 100 degrees Celsius and -70 degrees Celsius. There are no humidity control or vibration measures associated with thermal batteries.

2.3.5 The contractor shall maintain chain of custody from pickup in Greece to the delivery at Hill AFB.

2.4 Transportation and Logistics:

2.4.1 The Incoterms shall be delivered at place.

2.4.2 The contractor shall arrange for the transport of the items via an approved carrier, such as an express courier or freight forwarder with dangerous goods certification.

2.4.3 There is no preferred mode of transit; speed and technical capability are more important than price, though price will be a factor.

2.4.4 The estimated value of the shipment is $74,800.

2.4.5 The contactor shall ensure proper chain-of-custody for all items throughout the transportation process.

2.4.6 Pick up location is:

204 Ammunition Supply Depot Vathi Avlidas P.C. 34150 Evoia Island

GREECE

2.5 Customs and Entry into the US:

2.5.1 The contractor shall file the appropriate entry documents with CBP within 15 calendar days of the shipment's arrival.

2.5.2 The contractor shall coordinate customs clearance and navigate all inspection requirements.

2.5.3 The contractor shall manage any import duties or taxes that may be incurred.

2.5.3.1 The USG is the importer of record. The LOA acts as the import/export document when combined with the third-party transfer.

2.6 Final Delivery and Acceptance:

2.6.1 The contractor shall transport the items from the U.S. port of entry to the final designated depot located at:

FV2171

Explosive Ordnance Test Lab 6024 Pine Lane Bldg 1377 Bay 2 Attn: Joseph Dolim or SSgt Brandon Pearl Hill AFB UT 84056

2.6.2 The contractor shall contact the program office POC listed below this paragraph 24 hours before expected delivery to Hill AFB. The program office will, at that time, arrange to meet the transportation driver at the Hill AFB North (Roy) Gate Visitor’s Center and escort them to the delivery destination.

Program Office POC Maxine Christensen (801)586-2051 / (801) 510-2937

2.6.3 Asset custody transfer will be accomplished at the delivery destination at Hill AFB upon Material Inspection and Receiving Report, DD Form 250 acceptance.

3.0 Schedule

The contractor shall complete the project within 45 days of the contract award. Key milestones include:

3.1 Phase 1: Planning and Documentation (Days 1–15): Submit transportation plan and all initial paperwork.

3.2 Phase 2: Packing and Shipping (Days 16–30): Execute the shipment from origin.

3.3 Phase 3: Customs and Final Delivery (Days 31–45): Complete U.S. customs clearance and delivery to the final destination.

4.0 Services Summary

The final deliverable is considered complete upon written acceptance by the program office. Acceptance is contingent upon:

4.1 All CAD/PAD devices being accounted for and delivered to the correct location.

4.2 Successful customs clearance without incident.

4.3 All documentation being correctly completed and submitted.

5.0 Roles and Responsibilities

5.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for executing all tasks outlined in the Scope of Work.

5.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for all transportation, customs, clearance, and delivery to the final destination as outlined in Section 2.

5.3 The Program Office shall be responsible for providing the initial inventory list and coordinating with the contractor.

6.0 Terms and Conditions

6.1 Hazardous Materials: The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all hazardous material handling and transportation regulations.

6.1.1 The thermal batteries have a US DOT hazard classification of 1.4. The UN 3178, packing group II classification is 4.1 (flammable solids, inorganic). The MSDS indicates the UN 4.1 classification and the US DOT is 1.4.

6.2 Liability: The contractor shall be liable for any damages, penalties, or fines incurred due to negligence or non-compliance with regulations.

6.3 Confidentiality: The contractor shall maintain the confidentiality of all information related to the shipment.

7.0 Combating Trafficking in Persons

The contractor shall stay in compliance with FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (CTIP). All DoD military and civilians must receive CTIP awareness training; it is highly recommended that DoD contractors receive CTIP awareness training. The military has zero (0) tolerance for human trafficking. The CO shall convey all violations immediately to the DoD Combat Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) Law Enforcement Support Office of Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD) Personnel and Readiness (P&R) Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA), http://ctip.defense.gov. Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Person is http://www.state.gov/j/tip.

8.0 CDRL Summary

(Transportation Plan)

9.0 Attachment 1: MSDS

Attachment 2: Special Packaging Instruction image1.png image2.emf

SEC. CLASS.: U.C

BUSINESS CLASS: U.C

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

THERMAL BATTERY

MSDS

(1 OUT OF 2)

FILE NAME: MSDS

FILE NO.: MSDS-ASBESTFUSEROLL DOC. REV.: B

1. IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: Thermal Battery MANUFACTURER: Rafael Ordnance Systems Division Material & Processes Dep. 27 P.O.B. 2250 Haifa 31021, Israel

INFORMATION: 972-4-8794780

2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredient Name CASE # Formula Max weight percentage Zirconium 7440-67-7 Zr 0.01% Barium Chromate 10294-40-3 BaCr2O7 0.01% Iron 7439-89-6 Fe Pyrite 1309-36-0 FeS2 Asbestos 012001-28-4 0.0025% Potassium Perchlorate 7778-74-7 KCIO4 Lithium 7439-93-2 Li 0.2% Aluminum 7429-90-5 Al Lithium Salts Potassium Chloride 65567-96-6 KCl Magnesia 1309-48-4 MgO Stainless Steel Alumina 1344-28-1 Al2O3 Silica 7631-86-9 SiO2

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Thermal: On activation, the case of the thermal battery can reach a temperature of 660°F (350°C) within 5 to 20 minutes.

Bursting: The worst case associated with thermal battery would be when the hermetic seal of the battery is damaged and gases are emitted (H2S and SO2). The venting will occur through the glass beads that serve as safety vents.

Hazard: The Thermal Battery is not harmful as long as it is not activated nor opened.

When activated the Thermal Battery can cause burns if it is in contact with skin.

The inner components are hazardous.

R 34 - Can cause burns.

S 37 - Use protective gloves.

Activation: Avoid short-circuiting, charging or applying loads out of the battery specification.

Protective shield (5 mm glass / 2 mm poly-carbonate) is recommended for laboratory experiments.

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

In the case of

Inhaling Remove to fresh air. Refer to medical attention

Skin damage Rinse with plenty of water. Refer to medical attention.

Eye damage Rinse with plenty of water. Refer to medical attention.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

In the event of a fire, it must be extinguished in the vicinity of the battery by using a yellow, Class D META-L-X type extinguisher.

Do not use water or any other fire extinguishing devices.

After activation the battery must be allowed to cool down for approx. 4 hours. and then removed from its place.

6. SPILLAGE, ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

In the event of an accident, bursting or gas leak, clear the area immediately and acoid breathing the developed toxic gases. If you must enter the work area, use an open respiration system or an ABC mask.

Keep the battery contents away from water and place in sealed metal container.

A sudden increase in the case temperature is cause for alarm. If the case temperature exceeds 660°F (350°C) at any time, (2 OUT OF 2) cease testing and clear the area. In the case of a breakup in voltage clear the area immediately. This may indicate of a cell shorting.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling/storage temperature range: Avoid conditioning/heating/cooling at temperatures higher than 100°C or lower than -

70°C. Until usage store in unit packaging containers.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Ventilation Control: Use with adequate ventilation.

Respiratory Protection: Special respiratory protection is not generally needed.

Eye Protection: Eye Protection is needed.

Hand Protection: Use glass cloth gloves to protect hands from heat.

Body Protection: Use body protection appropriate for task (apron or suit) When activating the battery use safety chambers capable of protecting test personnel from products of a rupture or a vent.

Test personnel should be at a safe distance from the chamber.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling Point: N/A Solubility in Water: Not soluble in water Vapor Pressure: N/A Appearance: N/A Vapor Density: N/A Specific Gravity: >1

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: stable Incompatibility: N/A Conditions to Avoid: The battery is hermetically sealed. Avoid any condition that would damage the case/sealing.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Suspected Cancer Agent: According to NOSHA regulations fibrous glass is potential carcinogens.

Irritancy of Agents: Lithium Aluminum alloy is expected to cause severe irritancy to skin and eyes.

Recommendations to Physicians: Treat symptoms and reduce over-exposure.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental Stability: If the case of the Thermal battery is not ruptured it will not react with the environment. If

Damaged, the lithium inside will react with air, moist and CO2 to form stable lithium salts and other inorganic compounds.

Effect on Plants and Animals: If activated next to an animal or a plant, will cause burns.

Degradability: No data currently available.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste disposal methods:

1. Detoxification

2. Hazardous landfill

3. Dump in ocean > 50 miles at > 600 fathoms

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Thermal batteries should be transported in an inner soft packaging to prevent damage to the battery's body.

Each battery should be packed separately.

U.N. 3178, packing group II class 4.1 Flammable solids Inorganic N.O.S.

15. NATIONAL REGULATIONS AND REFERENCES

N/A

16. OTHER INFORMATION

The information given in this MSDS is to the best of our knowledge.

Name Signature Date Prepared By: Avital Ophir D1OP 29/3/05 Approved By: Shlomo Golan D1GS 29/3/05 Safety Eng: Ygal Londner D1LY 30/3/05 image3.emf

(2 OUT OF 2)

cease testing and clear the area. In the case of a breakup in voltage clear the area immediately. This may indicate of a cell shorting.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling/storage temperature range: Avoid conditioning/heating/cooling at temperatures higher than 100°C or lower than -

70°C. Until usage store in unit packaging containers.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Ventilation Control: Use with adequate ventilation.

Respiratory Protection: Special respiratory protection is not generally needed.

Eye Protection: Eye Protection is needed.

Hand Protection: Use glass cloth gloves to protect hands from heat.

Body Protection: Use body protection appropriate for task (apron or suit) When activating the battery use safety chambers capable of protecting test personnel from products of a rupture or a vent.

Test personnel should be at a safe distance from the chamber.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling Point: N/A Solubility in Water: Not soluble in water Vapor Pressure: N/A Appearance: N/A Vapor Density: N/A Specific Gravity: >1

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: stable Incompatibility: N/A Conditions to Avoid: The battery is hermetically sealed. Avoid any condition that would damage the case/sealing.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Suspected Cancer Agent: According to NOSHA regulations fibrous glass is potential carcinogens.

Irritancy of Agents: Lithium Aluminum alloy is expected to cause severe irritancy to skin and eyes.

Recommendations to Physicians: Treat symptoms and reduce over-exposure.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental Stability: If the case of the Thermal battery is not ruptured it will not react with the environment. If

Damaged, the lithium inside will react with air, moist and CO2 to form stable lithium salts and other inorganic compounds.

Effect on Plants and Animals: If activated next to an animal or a plant, will cause burns.

Degradability: No data currently available.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste disposal methods:

1. Detoxification

2. Hazardous landfill

3. Dump in ocean > 50 miles at > 600 fathoms

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Thermal batteries should be transported in an inner soft packaging to prevent damage to the battery's body.

Each battery should be packed separately.

U.N. 3178, packing group II class 4.1 Flammable solids Inorganic N.O.S.

15. NATIONAL REGULATIONS AND REFERENCES

N/A

16. OTHER INFORMATION

The information given in this MSDS is to the best of our knowledge.

Name Signature Date Prepared By: Avital Ophir D1OP 29/3/05 Approved By: Shlomo Golan D1GS 29/3/05 Safety Eng: Ygal Londner D1LY 30/3/05 image4.emf

CONTROLLED BY: 406 SCMS

CONTROLLED BY: GULAA-HILL AFB

CONTROLLED BY: CUI/SP-CTI

DISTRIBUTION/DISSEMINATION CONTROL: FEDCON

POC: 406SCMS.GULAA.CONTRACTSHILL@US.AF.MIL

NOTE: THE ABOVE POP MARKINGS

ARE FOR DOD USE ONLY.

CUI

MUNITION NOTICES

NOTICE 1: LEVEL A PROTECTION REQUIRED TO MEET THE MOST SEVERE WORLDWIDE SHIPMENT, HANDLING, AND STORAGE CONDITIONS. EXAMPLES OF SITUATIONS ARE: WAR RESERVE MATERIAL, MOBILIZATION, STRATEGIC AND THEATER DEPLOYMENT, OPEN STORAGE AND DECK LOADING. SECURITY ASSISTANCE ITEMS, INCLUDING FMS, ARE ESPECIALLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE DUE TO UNKNOWN AND UNFAVORABLE TRANSPORTATION, CLIMATIC, AND STORAGE CONDITIONS. PROVIDE LEVEL B PACKING UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE PROCURING COUNTRY.

NOTICE 2: FOR LEVEL A PACKING REQUIREMENTS: THE LEVEL B PACKS SHALL BE OVERBOXED IN A LEVEL A SPECIFIED CONTAINER SHOWN ON PAGE 1 UNDER PACKAGING LEVEL A. MARK THE OUTSIDE OF THE OVERBOX "OVERPACK." THE SIZE AND WEIGHT OF THE OVERBOX WILL VARY DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF ITEMS BEING SHIPPED. USE FILLER PAD OF ASTM D4727, CF, DOM, GR 275 (OR EQUAL) TO ENSURE A TIGHT FIT IN THE OVERBOX.

NOTICE 3: ASSETS PACKAGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PREVIOUS EDITION OF THIS SPI DO NOT REQUIRE

REPACKAGING IF THE INTEGRITY OF THE SPI IS MAINTAINED.

NOTICE 4: SEE SPIRES FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF NSN's ASSIGNED TO THIS SPI.

NOTICE 5: THIS SPI IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE WITHOUT PROPER HAZARD CLASSIFICATION. UNLESS A FINAL HAZARD CLASSIFICATION HAS BEEN ISSUED, A COPY OF THE VALID INTERIM HAZARD CLASSIFICATION LETTER ALONG

WITH DOT SP 15448 MUST ACCOMPANY EACH SHIPMENT.

NOTICE 6: PALLETIZATION AND UNIT LOADS SHALL BE IAW MIL-STD-1660 FOR AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES.

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR PHYTOSANITARY MEASURES

REVISION OF ISPM NO. 15

REVISION OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNITED NATIONS-IMPLEMENTED RESTRICTIONS ON WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL (WPM). THIS REQUIREMENT IS SPECIFICALLY CONCERNED WITH INVASIVE SPECIES SUCH AS THE PINEWOOD NEMATODE. WPM IS DEFINED AS WOOD PALLETS, SKIDS, LOAD BOARDS, PALLET COLLARS, WOODEN BOXES, REELS, DUNNAGE, CRATES, FRAMES, AND CLEATS. THE STATEMENT BELOW CITES THE REQUIREMENTS IN DETAIL AND COVERS LUMBER FOR BUILDING CONTAINERS AND PALLETS USED FOR DELIVERIES, RESULTING IN SHIPMENTS WORLDWIDE (DIRECT, OR THROUGH AIR LOGISTICS CENTERS (ALC), CONTAINER CONSOLIDATION POINTS (CCP), OR OTHER BASES).

WOODEN LUMBER, WOODEN PALLET AND PACKAGING/CONTAINER STATEMENT:

ALL WOODEN LUMBER, WOODEN PALLETS, AND WOODEN CONTAINERS PRODUCED ENTIRELY OR IN PART OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL (WPM) SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED FROM DEBARKED WOOD IN ADDITION TO THE APPLICATION OF HEAT-TREATED (HT) MATERIAL (HT TO 56 DEGREES CENTIGRADE OR 133 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT FOR 30 MINUTES).

CERTIFICATION/MARKING IS REQUIRED BY AN ACCREDITED AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY THE AMERICAN LUMBER STANDARDS COMMITTEE (ALSC). FOR REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION, SEE LATEST REVISION OF "INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR PHYTOSANITARY MEASURES (ISPM NO. 15), "REGULATION OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE."

NOTES

1. WRAP BATTERY IN REF.-3.

2. PLACE WRAPPED ITEM IN BAG, REF.-2, REMOVE AIR AND SEAL.

3. USE REF.-1, CUSHIONING TO ENSURE A SNUG FIT. PLACE UP TO 20 (TWENTY) BAGGED ITEMS IN SHIPPING CONTAINER.

REFER TO MIL-STD-129 FOR MARKING

REQUIREMENTS OF PALLETIZED UNIT

LOADS OF AMMUNITION.