Attachment_1_-_SOW_-_Compressed_Gases.docx

Statement of Work (SOW)

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Title of Project: Compressed Gas Deliveries

2. Background Information: The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. The Intramural Research Program (IRP) of the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) provides a stimulating setting for a comprehensive effort to understand drug addiction through multidisciplinary investigator-initiated research, in this regard.

3. Purpose or Objective of the Requirement: The purpose of this requirement is to provide an efficient Compressed Gas Delivery service that must be adequate to the needs of the National Institute of Drug Addiction (NIDA), in Baltimore, MD. The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the tasks and deliverables described in this Statement of Work (SOW).

4. Type of Contract Contemplated: Purchase Order, Open Market, expected to exceed $60,000 (inclusive of options), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type of contract with fixed pricing is anticipated. Contract will contain a stated Maximum and Minimum total dollar value.

5. Period of Performance: Period of performance is for one year plus one (1) option year. Estimated as follows:

B. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS (SCOPE OF WORK)

Independently and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall be required to furnish all the necessary services, qualified personnel, material, equipment, and facilities, not otherwise provided by the Government, as needed to perform the tasks as specified herein. Specifically, the contractor shall:

· Contractor is to provide rental compressed gas cylinders. Contractor shall provide the following required gases in cylinders that meet the following dimensions:

· Oxygen, 282 CU FT

· 02-N2 Gas Mixture size 200 30/70 certified standard

· Hydrogen, UHP carrier grade; grade 5.0 size 300

· Hydrogen, UHP carrier grade; grade 5.0 size 80

· Hydrogen, zero grade; grade 4.5 size 200

· Helium, high purity; grade 4.5 size 300

· Helium, UHP carrier grade; grade 5.0 size 300

· Nitrogen, zero grade; grade 4.8 size 300

· Nitrogen, UHP carrier grade; grade 5.0 size 300

· Argon, zero grade; grade 4.8 size 300

· Helium, 5.5 grade; grade 99.9995 size 300

· Air, zero grade, 260 CU FT; THC< 2.0 ppm

· Air, zero grade, 310 CU FT; THC < 2.0 ppm

· CO2-02 Gas mixture size 200; 5/95 analyzed

· E-med Oxygen, USP 25CF

· Nitrogen-CO2 mixture, 200 CU FT 75/25

· E-Med Oxygen, USP 25CF Alum; aluminum for non-magnetic use

· Carbon Dioxide, extra dry 20 LB

· Carbon Dioxide, extra dry 50 LB

· Carbon Dioxide, syphon 50 LB

· Carbon Dioxide, USP 6.5 LB

· Nitrogen, 255 CU FT; grade 4.5 high purity

· Argon, 336 CU FT; Grade 4.5. high purity

· Nitrous Oxide, USP 65 LB

· E. Nitrous Oxide, USP 6.5 LB

· Therapy Oxygen, USP 282 CU FT

· Air, compressed 260 CU FT

· Air, breathing quality 310 CF

· Hydrogen, 216 CU Ft

· Liquid Helium 60 liter (per liter)

· Air USP, 260 CU FT

· Oxygen, “medical grade” will be needed on an as-needed or requested basis. Other gases (including oxygen) are mixed high purity or above.

· Customized Blends: Mixed gases will be required per the customer’s request and will be tailored to the specific proportion of gases as requested. All gases to be used in the mixed blends are included in the above list of required gases. The customized blends of gases will include but not be limited to the following:

· 02-N2 Gas Mixture size 200 30/70 certified standard

· CO2-02 Gas mixture size 200; 5/95 analyzed

· As needed or requested

· Refills of Liquid Nitrogen for NIDA/IRP customer owned dewars filled at the BRC Building, 251 Bayview Blvd., loading dock and Triad Building, 333 Cassell Drive, loading dock as follows:

· 60 liters

· 160 – 240 liters

· No additional hazmat fees

· Standard next day delivery service

· Automatic Weekly delivery date for Thursday

· Deliveries for cylinder gases will be made within 24 hours from the time ordered (via telephone and/or online) by a NIDA representative between 8:30am-4:00pm

· Deliveries will be made to NIDA on the second floor of the Biomedical Research Center (BRC) building, Room 02B408, 251 Bayview Blvd., Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224 & Triad Building, 333 Cassell Drive, Room 1902, Baltimore, MD 21224.

· Demurrage/cylinder charges will apply to the following rentals:

· High Pressure Cylinders

· Specialty Gas Cylinders

· D & E Cylinders

· Liquid Helium Cylinders

· Removal of empty cylinders; During each delivery, contractor shall remove all empty cylinders stores in the Biomedical Research Center (BRC) building, Room 02B408, 251 Bayview Blvd., Suite 200 and Triad Building, 333 Cassell Drive, Room 1902 and return to vendor.

· Emergency Deliveries: The service shall include emergency deliveries, when requested by a NIDA representative. Contractor must be capable of providing Same Day service upon emergency requests as well as nights, weekends and holiday. Emergency delivery fees will be charged for the following:

· Emergency Delivery Fees: (Same Day service during business hours)

· Emergency Delivery Fees: (Nights, Weekends and Holidays)

C. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

NIDA will grant the contractor access to the second floor of the Biomedical Research Center (BRC) building, Room 02B408, 251 Bayview Blvd., Suite 200 and to the Triad Building, 333 Cassel Drive, Room 1902.

D. DELIVERY OR DELIVERABLES

1. Description of Tasks and Associated Deliverables:

The contractor is to provide the requested compressed gas cylinders upon NIDA’s request. Contractor shall provide a monthly delivery report to the NIDA point of contact indicating type of gas, quantity, cost, and delivery date of all gas cylinders delivered monthly.

The contractor shall also assist the customer in monitoring gas levels and report on gas levels as monitored during deliveries. The tank volume can be read from pressure regulators attached to each tank.

E. TRAVEL

Not applicable

F. CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Delivery personnel should be trained in the proper handling of compressed gas cylinders. This training should meet or exceed OSHA training standards. All deliveries must be in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations.

G. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

1. The following Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will represent the Government for the purpose of this contract: TBD at time of award

2. Alternate COR: TBD at time of award

3. The Contracting Officer is the only person with authority to act as agent of the Government under this contract. Only the Contracting Officer has authority to: (1) direct or negotiate any changes in the statement of work; (2) modify or extend the period of performance; (3) change the delivery schedule; (4) authorize reimbursement to the Contractor for any costs incurred during the performance of this contract; (5) otherwise change any terms and conditions of this contract; or (6) sign written licensing agreements. Any signed agreement shall be incorporated by reference in Section K of the contract

4. The Government may unilaterally change the COR designation for this contract.