Karl Fischer Titrator - SOW.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Karl Fischer Titrator

17 July 2025

I. BACKGROUND

The AFPET/PTPLH lab provides a full range of technical and professional services related to fuels, propellants, chemicals, lubricants, gases, and cryogenics for all aerospace vehicles, systems, and equipment. As such, it is critical to ensure the quality, purity, and reliability of aviation fuels in accordance with military standards to help minimize the risk of mission failure and ensure the safety and success of the launch mission at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

II. SCOPE - MINIMUM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

a. AFPET/PTPLH Has a requirement for one (1) Karl Fischer titration system

b. This system shall, at a minimum, meet all the following requirements:

i. Fully comply with the testing specifications of ASTM D6304, “Standard Test

Method for Determination of Water in Petroleum Products, Lubricating Oils, and Additives by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration.” (Consist of a fritless Karl Fisher titration system)

ii. Be a benchtop unit

1. Not to exceed the following dimensions

a) 18 in. (W)

b) 14 in (D)

2. Dimensions do not include balance

iii. Operate on power requirements of 90-120 VAC, 50/60Hz

iv. Provide serial interface for communication to dedicated balance (RS-232)

1. Shall include options to customize balance type/manufacturer.

v. Provide interface for communication to a dedicated computer for recording/processing of data.

1. USB or

2. RS-232

vi. Provide automatic titration control

1. automatic background correction

2. a measuring range of 10 µg to 50 mg water

3. sensitivity of no less than 0.1 µg water

vii. Capable of calculating

1. Concentration in µg, %, ppm, and mg/L based on manual sample mass input from user or automated mass input from connected balance

2. Mean Standard Deviation of measurements

3. Coefficient of Variation of measurements

viii. Equipped with a printer for recording instrument output

ix. Equipped with a multi-line display for entry of mass and results display

x. Employ staff qualified to qualified to perform all the following due to the technical nature of the requested product

1. Install Karl Fischer titrator

2. Train on Karl Fischer titrator usage

3. Troubleshoot Karl Fischer titrator

III. QUALIFYING COUNTRY PRODUCTS

a. All products delivered to satisfy this requirement shall be manufactured in a qualifying country source in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

(DFARS) 225.872.

b. Products from other than qualifying countries will not be accepted, and any costs associated with products from other than qualifying countries, including shipping, etc., shall be at the contractor’s expense.

IV. LEAD TIME – DELIVERY – INSTALLATION – TRAINING

a. The contractor shall deliver and install the product within 12 weeks after contract award

b. Product should be delivered to location at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL

i. Delivery Address

AFPET/PTPLH (FP2078)

15251 Scrub Jay Rd. Bld. 54800 Cape Canaveral SFS, FL 32925

ii. Delivery shall include an electronic copy of all manuals and instructions for instrument operation

c. Installation shall include:

i. Verification of functionality

ii. Familiarization

iii. All consumables required for setup and qualification.

V. WARRANTY

a. The contractor shall include at least a one (1) year warranty for parts and services.

VI. INVOICE & PAYMENT

a. The contractor shall be paid upon submission of a properly prepared invoice and after final inspection and acceptance has been made.

b. A proper invoice shall cite the contractor’s name and address, invoice number, invoice date, order number, contract line item (CLIN), description of the supplies or services, unit of issue, unit price, extended price, terms of any prompt payment discount offered, and who to notify in the event the invoice is defective.

c. The invoice shall be submitted into Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) in accordance with the clauses of the final contract award.

VII. DELIVERY PROCEDURES

a. All vehicles larger than a large pick-up truck are required to be inspected by the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Commercial Vehicle Delivery Gate (CVDG) prior to entering the installation.

b. Vehicles to be inspected include, but are not limited to, the following:

i. Step van/panel truck

ii. Tractor/trailer, box and flatbed containing cargo

iii. Tanker trucks

iv. Box trucks

v. Tour buses

vi. Garbage/recycled waste trucks

vii. Concrete trucks/mixers, dump trucks

viii. Cranes, recreational vehicles, petroleum tanker

c. The inspection will be conducted at Pass and ID facility: 1068 FL-401, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 0800-1500

d. Exemptions to vehicles utilizing the CVDG

i. If the vehicle has the product inside (concrete and asphalt trucks) and

ii. Timely delivery is necessary due to product deterioration

1. To bypass the CVDG,

a. The contractor shall submit a list containing drivers’ names, social security numbers and the state in which the driver's license is held for those drivers who will be entering the base.

b. The contractor shall submit list 24 hours prior to requested entry time. If entry is requested on Monday, this list must be submitted by Friday at 1630 hours.

c. If the driver's name is not on the list, he/she will not be allowed access to the installation through these gates and the base will not assume liability for denied access.

e. All irregular deliveries will be sent for inspection

f. All visitors, which include contractors and commercial vendors without proper background checks and contractor passes, will not be allowed