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Attachment 1 – Statement of Work (Basic Contract)

Statement of Work (SOW) Gas Cylinders for Naval Special Warfare Command

1.0 Background

1.1 Naval Special Warfare Command requires cylinders containing different gases in order to support diving operations and maintenance activities conducted to include the following gases:

1.1.1 Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen (MIL-PRF-27210J)

1.1.2 Helium Oxygen Mix (MIL-PRF-27407D)

1.1.3 Nitrogen (A-A-59155)

1.1.4 Argon (MIL-A-18455C)

1.1.5 Acetylene Technical Grade (BB-A-106D)

2.0 Objectives

2.1 To establish a 5 year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract through issuance of task orders, which will be used in direct support of diving and maintenance requirements. This IDIQ will provide a consistent source of gas to allow for the maintenance of Dry Deck Shelters and support the training of personnel.

3.0 Scope

3.1 The Contractor shall provide the requested gases in accordance with the required technical standards as published in the MILSPECS and Navy Diving Manual.

4.0 Requirements

4.1 The contractor shall:

4.1.1 Provide gas refills of the required gases to the required specification.

4.1.2 Provide all required certification paperwork with the required gases.

4.1.3 Provide requested quantity of refilled cylinders within a one week turnaround time.

4.1.4 Pick up empty containers and return filled containers within one week (the

Government will accept a “one for one” (an empty for a full) swap out of cylinders).

4.1.5 Provide maintenance and testing of compressed gas cylinders.

4.1.6 Disposal of condemned compressed gas cylinders.

4.1.7 The contractor shall be able to provide the following:

Attachment 1 – Statement of Work

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DESCRIPTION MILSPEC

ABO Tube Skid Trailer Fill (MIL-PRF-27210J)

ABO 16 Pack Rack (MIL-PRF-27210J)

ABO Bottles (MIL-PRF-27210J)

88/12 HeO2 (MIL-PRF-27210J and MIL-PRF-27407D)

50/50 HeO2 (MIL-PRF-27210J and MIL-PRF-27407D)

Nitrogen (A-A-59155)

Argon (MIL-A-18455C)

Acetylene (BB-A-106D)

Inspection and Maintenance of Compressed Gas Cylinders (MIL-STD- 1330D(SH and MIL-STD- 1411B)

Valves, Cylinders, Gas (For Compressed or Liquefied Gases A-A-59860 Delivery Charge N/A

Fuel Surcharge N/A

Purchase of New K Bottle N/A

Certificate Of Analysis N/A

Hazardous Material Fee N/A

4.1.8 Provide new containers if requested of ABO Bottles and HeO2, Nitrogen, Argon and Acetylene cylinders. A breakdown of refill containers and new containers is provided on Attachment 3 –ELINs.

4.1.9 Over and Above is To Be Negotiated (TBN) at time the requirement is needed. The requirement will be within scope of this SOW.

5.0 Delivery

5.1 Pick up empty containers and return refilled containers, or provide new filled containers at the Pearl City Peninsula located at 2001 Victor Wharf Access Road, Pearl City, HI 96782, Bldg 1012 and SDVT-2 located at 1875 Cove Rd, Bldg 3806, Virginia Beach, VA 23459. Additional locations may be added if necessary.

5.2 Provide up to quantity 30 refilled cylinders within a one week turnaround time if requested.

5.3 All deliveries shall include a Certificate of Analysis.

5.4 All gases and containers shall be verified, inspected, packaged and labeled in accordance with applicable documents listed as references.

6.0 Government-Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, or Information (GFP, GFM, GFE, or GFI)

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6.1 The Government will provide gas bottles to be refilled but will have the option to purchase additional bottles from the contractor under the provisions of this contract.

7.0 Contractor Travel

7.1 No anticipated travel requirements.

8.0 Security

8.1 The contractor shall be escorted while on the Pearl City Peninsula and Virginia Beach compound to pick-up and deliver containers. LOGSU-3 HAZMAT Program Manager will provide the escort. Contact information will be on the Task Order.

9.0 Safety

9.1 Cylinders to be handled with care and avoid dropping or hitting them against any other surface.

9.2 Follow proper procedures and use the right equipment, including safety glasses, heavy-duty gloves and protective footwear.

9.3 Ensure safety measures, such as caps or guards, are securely installed.

9.4 Use a cart or hand truck instead of dragging or rolling cylinders.

9.5 Use proper cradles, nets or platforms if using a crane.

9.6 Avoid lifting cylinders by their caps or guards or with magnets or slings, which can damage the valves.

10.0 Special Material Requirements

10.1 Contractor must be able to test Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen this information on the test certificates.

10.2 Contractor must be able to test HeO2 and provide this information on the test certificates.

10.3 Contractor must be able to test Nitrogen and provide this information on the test certificates.

10.4 Contractor must be able to test Argon and provide this information on the test certificates.

11.0 Quality Control

11.1 ABO provided by the vendor must meet oxygen purity requirements established by MIL-PRF-27210J. The certificate of analysis must include test results for purity, odor, moisture content and cylinder leak testing. Additionally, the certification must include test results for all constituents specified in Table I of MIL-PRF-27210J. Vendor certificate of analysis is acceptable only if the sample was taken from the delivered storage container. This requirement provides assurance that vendor cleaning processes used to clean storage containers and filling equipment does not introduce unacceptable contaminants into the breathing gas.

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11.1.1 Specifically, sample results shall be verified from the DELIVERY bottle(s), not the source the delivery bottle(s) was (were) filled from. If a rack of bottles is delivered each bottle must be sampled and certified if each bottle is independently connected to the unit being charged. If all the bottles are connected together in series and then connected to the unit being charged, the rack may be sampled and certified as one unit provided all of the bottles are aligned at the time of the sample.

11.1.2 Certificates will reflect the following minimum elements and specifications:

Purity > 99.5% O2 Odor None Moisture Content

<7ppm water vapor or maximum dew point - 82°F Cylinder Leakage None

Reference: MIL-PRF-27210J; Table I. Constituent Concentrations

Constituent Maximum Concentrations in Parts Per Million

Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) 10 Methane (CH₄) 50 Acetylene (C₂H₂) 0.1 Ethylene (C₂H₄) 0.4 Ethane (C₂H₆) and other hydrocarbons as ethane equivalents

Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) 4 Halogenated Compounds Refrigerants and Similar Solvents

Other Solvents 0.2 Other Compounds (each discernible from background noise on infrared spectrophotometer)

0.2

11.1.3 Classification of inspections to be conducted per MIL-PRF-27210J. The inspections specified therein are classified and can be found in the following paragraphs of the instruction:

- First article inspection (Paragraph 4.2.1)

- Periodic inspection (Paragraph 4.2.2)

- Conformance Inspection (Paragraph 4.2.3)

11.1.4 Sampling inspection per lot. Randomly selected samples of Type I oxygen per MIL-PRF-27210J as specified in Table IV of the instruction shall be subjected to the following inspection:

- Odor test (Paragraph 4.5)

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- Fill pressure (Paragraph 4.4.1)

- Purity (Paragraph 4.5)

- Moisture (Paragraph 4.5)

11.1.5 The fill pressure test shall be performed prior to the odor, purity, and moisture tests. The cylinder pressure shall be checked after completion of all tests. If the sample cylinder pressure is then found to be below the minimum acceptable value, the cylinder shall be filled to within the acceptable range.

11.2 Helium (For HeO2) provided by the vendor must meet oxygen purity requirements established by MIL-PRF-27407D. The certificate of analysis must include test results for purity and cylinder leak testing. Additionally, the certification must include test results for all constituents specified in Table I of MIL-PRF-27407D. Vendor certificate of analysis is acceptable only if the sample was taken from the delivered storage container. This requirement provides assurance that vendor cleaning processes used to clean storage containers and filling equipment does not introduce unacceptable contaminants into the breathing gas.

11.2.1 Specifically, sample results shall be verified from the DELIVERY rack of bottles is delivered each bottle must be sampled and certified if each bottle is independently connected to the unit being charged. If all the bottles are connected together in series and then connected to the unit being charged, the rack may be sampled and certified as one unit provided all of the bottles are aligned at the time of the sample.

11.2.2 Certificates will reflect the following minimum elements and specifications

11.2.3 Purity > 99.995%

Reference: MIL-PRF-272407D; Table I. Constituent Concentrations Constituent Maximum Concentrations in

Parts Per Million Impurities, ppm by vol max Water 50 Hydrocarbons (as Methane) 5 Oxygen 3 Nitrogen and Argon 14 Neon 23 Hydrogen 1 Carbon Dioxide 1 Carbon Monoxide 1

11.2.4 Classification of inspections to be conducted per MIL-PRF-

27407D. Conformance inspection. Per the instruction quality conformance tests shall consist of the following:

11.2.5 Individual tests (Type I only) (Paragraph 4.2.1)

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11.2.6 Sampling tests (Paragraph 4.2.2)

11.2.7 Per MIL-PRF-27407D sampling inspection per lot in the following paragraphs of the instruction. Type I helium shall be selected according to paragraph 4.2.2.1 and tested for the requirements of Table I as specified in paragraph 4.4. Type II helium shall be selected according to paragraph

4.2.2.2 and tested for the requirements of paragraph 3.1.2 as specified in paragraph 4.5.

11.2.8 Sampling plan (Type I). The number of helium containers sampled from each lot, as defined in paragraph 4.2.3, shall be selected in accordance with Table II.

11.2.9 Each sample shall be of sufficient size to conduct all the quality conformance tests as specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the quality conformance tests shall be performed on each required sample (see paragraph 6.2). When required, an equivalent sample shall be forwarded to a laboratory designated by the procuring activity for testing. Each sample taken for analysis shall be representative of the entire contents of the container being sampled.

11.2.10 Unless otherwise specified in the acquisition requirements, sampling shall be accomplished by one of the following methods.

11.2.11 Type I, gaseous helium may be sampled in accordance with ASTM F307 and Type II, liquid helium may be sampled in accordance with ASTM F310. It is critical that the sampling port be clean and free of contaminants.

11.2.12 The fill pressure test shall be performed prior to the odor, purity, and moisture tests. The cylinder pressure shall be checked after completion of all tests. If the sample cylinder pressure is then found to be below the minimum acceptable value, the cylinder shall be filled to within the acceptable range.

11.2.13 Leakage. Each Type I helium container shall be tested for leaks at the neck threads, stem packing, and safety device of the valve with leak detection fluid. Valve seat leakage shall be tested after filling has been completed by connecting a hose to the valve outlet and placing the other end of the hose under the surface of a liquid. Methods of leak detection and/or the leak check guidance in CGA P-15 may also be used.

11.3 Nitrogen provided by the vendor must meet oxygen purity requirements established by A-A-59155. The certificate of analysis must include test results

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11.3.1 Specifically, sample results shall be verified from the DELIVERY rack of bottles is delivered each bottle must be sampled and certified if each bottle is independently connected to the unit being charged. If all the bottles are connected together in series and then connected to the unit being charged, the rack may be sampled and certified as one unit provided all of the bottles are aligned at the time of the sample.

11.3.2 Certificates will reflect the following minimum elements and specifications

Reference: A-A-59155; Table A

Characteristics for Type I-Gaseous and Type II-Liquid Nitrogen Purity > 99.95% Minimum by Volume Odor None Moisture Content 0.02 mg/L Maximum

Constituent Maximum Concentrations in Parts

Per Million (Table A) Argon, Neon and Helium Includes Trace Quantities Oxygen Content 0.05 % Maximum by Volume Oil Oil Free Hydrocarbon Content < 50 ppm as Methane by Volume Particulate Content < 50 Microns in Size

11.3.3 Classification of inspections to be conducted per A-A-59155. The inspections specified therein are classified as follows:

11.3.4 Inspection System Requirements. The vendor shall maintain complete records for all inspections and tests performed on the product. The records shall be traceable by the vendor's lot or batch number. These records shall indicate the nature and number of observations made, the number and type of deficiencies found, the quantities approved and rejected, and the specific actions taken to correct the deficiencies.

11.3.5 Test Equipment Requirements. All gages, measuring and test equipment used in the tests, inspection and processing of the product shall be calibrated to certified standards that have known, valid relationships to nationally accepted industry standards. The calibration frequency for each

8 | P a g e device shall be based on its stability, purpose and usage. A positive means (such as stickers) shall be provided to identify the calibration interval, last date of calibration and date calibration is due for each device. Complete written records of calibration data traceable to the individual test devices shall be available for Contracting Agency review.

11.3.6 All gages, measuring and test equipment used in the tests, inspection and processing of the product shall be calibrated to certified standards that have known, valid relationships to nationally accepted industry standards.

The calibration frequency for each device shall be based on its stability, purpose and usage. A positive means (such as stickers) shall be provided to identify the calibration interval, last date of calibration and date calibration is due for each device. Complete written records of calibration data traceable to the individual test devices shall be available for Contracting Agency review. Conformance Inspection (Paragraph 4.2.3 of instruction).

11.3.7 Inspection Requirements. Sampling for visual inspection of Type I containers shall be performed on those containers that are ready for delivery. Per A-A-59155 samples shall be chosen randomly and in accordance with Table 1 in instruction. Type I containers should be sampled from near the beginning and end of the production run, and if more than two containers are required, from points in between.

11.3.8 Testing Requirements. Per A-A-59155 sampling for testing of a lot of

Type I gaseous nitrogen shall be from containers that are ready for delivery in accordance with the requirements specified in paragraph 4.4 of instruction. Before any test is performed, sufficient nitrogen shall be permitted to flow to displace any other gas present in the test equipment lines. Liquid nitrogen shall be in the vapor form when tested. The following tests shall be performed on each sample selected for testing per the designated procedure.

11.4 Argon provided by the vendor must meet argon purity requirements as established by MIL-A-18455C. The argon shall conform to the requirements of gaseous argon as specified in MIL-A-18455C Table 1.

11.4.1 Composition of Argon

Reference: MIL-A-18455C; Table I Composition of Argon Oxygen Maximum 0.005

Hydrogen Maximum 0.005

Nitrogen Maximum 0.005

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Purity 99.985 % Minimum by Volume

Moisture Content

0.02mg/L Maximum

11.4.2 Cylinder maintenance. Government-owned and furnished cylinders shall be inspected, maintained, and when necessary, reconditioned in accordance with MIL-STD-1411 to meet all serviceability requirements of 49 CFR 171-185. The services to be performed shall be verified and deemed necessary by applicable Government quality assurance representative or a qualified agent of the purchaser prior to their accomplishment.

11.4.3 Inspection responsibility. The supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified, the supplier may utilize his own or any other inspection facilities and services acceptable to the government. The government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure that supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.

11.4.4 Container maintenance. Unless otherwise specified containers that require maintenance shall be processed by the contractor for serviceability to meet requirements of MIL-A-18455C and 49 CFR 171- 185.

11.4.5 Sampling. Sample cylinders shall be selected from each inspection lot in accordance with MIL-STD-105 at inspection level and AQL of 6.5 percent for the tests specified in paragraph 4.3.2 of this instruction.

11.4.6 Testing Requirements.

11.4.7 Moisture impurity. Argon gas from each sample filled cylinder shall be tested for moisture.

11.4.8 Oxygen impurity. The argon gas from each sample filled cylinder shall be subject to test procedures for determination of the oxygen impurity.

11.4.9 Hydrogen impurity. The argon gas from each sample filled cylinders shall be subject to test methods for the determination of hydrogen impurity.

11.4.10 Nitrogen impurity. The argon gas from each sample filled cylinder shall be subject to test procedures for determination of the nitrogen impurity.

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11.5 Acetylene provided by the vendor must meet oxygen purity requirements established by BB-A-106D. The argon shall conform to the requirements of gaseous acetylene as specified in CGA G-1.1 and shown in table I of BB-A-106D.

11.5.1 Properties of acetylene.

Reference: BB-A-106D; Table I CGA G-1.1 Quality Verification Level

QCL H

Acetylene (C₂H₂) 99.6 Minimum Phosphine (PH₃) and Arsine (AsH₃)³ 0.0025 Maximum Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S)³ 0.25 imum

11.5.2 Cylinder maintenance. Government-owned and furnished cylinders shall be inspected, maintained, and when necessary, reconditioned in accordance with MIL-STD-1411 to meet all serviceability requirements of 49 CFR 171-185. Supplier-owned cylinders shall be processed using CGA C-13, CGA G-1.9, and the supplier's own approved procedures to meet all serviceability requirements of 49 CFR 171-185.

11.5.3 Inspection responsibility. The supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified, the supplier may utilize his own or any other inspection facilities and services acceptable to the government. The government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure that supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.

11.5.4 Component and material inspection. The supplier is responsible for insuring that components and materials used are manufactured, examined, and tested in accordance with referenced specifications and standards. Per MIL-STD-1411B the supplier shall verify that the production facility will produce acetylene that complies with the percent by volume (v/v) acetylene purity requirements of paragraph 3.1 of the instruction for the grade supplied. Current analytical records of acetylene production by the facility may be used to perform the verification. The analytical records shall be considered current if taken within 180 days preceding the date of contract or purchase order. When current analytical records are not available, or in case of process upset or equipment malfunction which affects the product purity, not less than one acetylene sample from the production facility shall be tested as specified prior to starting or continuing production.

12.0 Quality Assurance

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12.1 Each filled cylinder, tube trailer, and 16 pack rack will be examined for the following upon receipt from vendor and prior to assuming custody:

12.1.1 Correct certification paper work.

12.1.2 Constituent concentrations are within standards.

12.1.3 Cylinder, tube trailer and/or 16 pack rack serial numbers are correct and documented on certification paper.

12.1.4 One or more defects shall be cause for rejection of product.

12.2 Military standards referenced will be by reviewed annually by the requestor.

Reference documents will be provided upon request by vendor.

14.0 Applicable References

Document Reference

MIL-PRF-27210J

Performance Specification Oxygen, Aviator’s Breathing Oxygen, Liquid and Gas)

MIL SPEC MIL-PRF-27407D

(Performance Specification Propellant Pressurizing Agent, Helium)

MIL SPEC A-A-59155

(Commercial Item Description Nitrogen, High Purity, Special Purpose)

MIL SPEC BB-A-106D

(Federal Specification Acetylene, Technical, Dissolved)

MIL-STD-1330D(SH)

(Precision Cleaning and Testing of Shipboard Oxygen, Helium, Helium-Oxygen, Nitrogen and Hydrogen Systems )

MIL-STD-1411B

(Inspection and Maintenance of Compressed Gas Cylinders) Navy Dive Manual (SS521-AG-PRO-010)

15.0 Place of Performance

15.1 Place of performance is contractor facility. Contractor may fill gas containers at any location provided they are able to meet delivery timelines previously delineated and provide the required certification paperwork.

15.2 Pickup and drop off location will be provided at task order level.

16.0 Period of Performance

16.1 Contract shall have a five year ordering period. Per FAR 52.217-8, the Government may extend the ordering period up to 6 months.