SOW Chlorine.doc

STATEMENT OF WORK

CHLORINE GAS CYLINDERS

Prepared by:

Water, Gas and Fuels Section Base Civil Engineering

Edwards Air Force Base, California

STATEMENT OF WORK

CHLORINE GAS CYLINDERS

A. SCOPE: This statement of work (SOW) details and outlines the requirements for filling/refilling, delivering and hydrostatic testing all government-owned 150 lb chlorine gas cylinders utilized by the Water, Gas and Fuels Section of Base Civil Engineering on Edwards Air Force Base. The work shall be performed in accordance with this SOW. Chlorine gas cylinders shall be serviced in a manner which ensures their reusability and which prevents them from deteriorating in value and reliability. Chlorine gas cylinders shall be serviced, hydrostatically tested and stamped as needed. There are twenty-five cylinders that need hydrostatic testing once every five years. The estimated amount of chlorine gas to be delivered per year is 8100 lbs.

B. PERFORMANCE OF WORK: All work shall comply with state, local and federal laws as well as the manufacturer’s recommendations. Work shall be accomplished without divergence from established schedules unless prior approval has been received from the designated government representative. Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring maximum protection of government personnel and government property while working.

1. Government-owned 150 lb chlorine gas cylinders shall be picked up and delivered to buildings 791 and 4004 at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Work shall be performed in a shop owned, operated or subcontracted by the contractor at a location other than Edwards Air Force Base.

2. A list identifying each individual chlorine gas cylinder and the required service(s) must be provided to the contractor upon pickup.

3. The contractor shall notify the government prior to repairing, replacing or testing the government-owned 150 lb chlorine gas cylinders as required by this contract.

C. QUALIFICATIONS: All work shall be accomplished by a licensed and experienced firm which regularly engages in the inspection, maintenance, testing, filling and delivering of 150 lb chlorine gas cylinders in compliance with state, local and federal laws and manufacturer’s criteria.

1. Personnel performing and supervising these services shall be thoroughly trained and experienced in the maintenance, repair and filling of 150 lb chlorine gas cylinders.

2. The Government reserves the right to restrict the employment of any current or prospective contractor employee perceived as a potential threat towards the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of Edwards Air Force Base and its population.

D. SALVAGEABLE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT: Government-owned 150 lb chlorine cylinders that fail hydrostatic tests or are otherwise determined to be unserviceable shall be returned to Building 791 at no additional cost on the next scheduled delivery date. Parts which fail and are replaced shall not be returned unless specifically requested in writing. Disposable materials shall become the property of the contractor and shall be disposed of at the contractor’s expense in a legal manner that is compliant with all applicable state, local and federal laws.

E. CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED MATERIALS: The contractor shall furnish all supervision, equipment, tools, labor, materials and supplies necessary to perform the required work as well as the transportation for pickup and delivery of the gas cylinders. Replacement parts shall be equal to the original in workmanship and composition in accordance with state, local and federal laws.

F. CONDUCT OF WORK: Government-owned 150 lb chlorine gas cylinders shall be picked up and serviced only after the representative has been contacted. Pick up shall occur no later than (10) working days after notification.

G. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED: The chlorine gas cylinders must be returned to buildings 791 and 4004 inspected and serviceable upon delivery.

1. Reports: A complete report of all inspections, testing, maintenance, and replacement parts utilized shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative upon delivery of the chlorine gas cylinders to buildings 791 and 4004. The report shall include a record of conditions found, adjustments, repairs and all replacement parts used. Pertinent recommendations shall also be included in this report. Copies of the report shall be provided in duplicate and available in electronic format.

2. Billing: The contractor shall charge for services as specified in the written contract. The contractor is responsible for providing all required information and is required to set up electronic billing and payment account details using information provided by the contracting officer.