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NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CRANE DIV

E. DOCKENDORF (812-854-5661)

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Section 1.0 - Schedule/Inspection & Acceptance/Delivery

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY U/I UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Strainer Inspection and Cleaning

IAW SOW 3.2.8.1 and 3.2.8.2, FF10, Strainer screens shall be removed for inspection and cleaning. Distilled water shall be used to clean strainer screens. MIN QTY: 1, MAX QTY: 10

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0002 Strainer Inspection and Cleaning

IAW SOW 3.2.8.1 and 3.2.8.2, FF11, Strainer screens shall be removed for inspection and

0003 Strainer Inspection and Cleaning

IAW SOW 3.2.8.1 and 3.2.8.2, FF12, Strainer screens shall be removed for inspection and

0004 Filter Cartridge Replacement

IAW SOW 3.2.9.1-FF1-(Brand Name or Equal to Filterite DFN10-30-AN):

10 micron filtration and 90 percent minimum efficiency, 2-3/5 inch diameter (nominal), 30 inch length (nominal), core material is 304 stainless, gasket/O-ring material is Buna N, minimum operating temperature is 250 deg. C., minimum operating differential pressure is 75 psid. Fully compatible for high purity water.

MIN QTY: 1, MAX QTY: 10

0005 Filter Cartridge Replacement

IAW SOW 3.2.9.2-FF4-(Brand Name or Equal to Minntech 279-20-033 and 200-20-3):

Absolute removal of brevundimonas diminuta bacteria, 0.2 micron filtration, 20 inch length (nominal), 2.9 inch diameter, SOE flat, closed end external 222 polyurethane O-ring seals, polypropylene case and end caps.

Fully compatible for high purity water. MIN

QTY: 1, MAX QTY: 10

0006 Filter Cartridge Replacement

IAW SOW 3.2.9.3-FF7-(Brand Name or Equal to Minntech 279-20-033 and 200-20-3):

Absolute removal of brevundimonas diminuta bacteria, 0.2 micron filtration, 20 inch length (nominal), 2.9 inch diameter, SOE flat, closed end external 222 polyurethane O-ring seals, polypropylene case and end caps. MIN QTY:

1, MAX QTY: 10

Fully compatible for high purity water.

0007 Air Filter Cartridge Replacement

IAW SOW 3.2.9.4-FF13 (Brand Name or Equal to Norgren P/N 3161-16): 5 micron polypropylene filter element. Must fit Norgren F55-201-L0DA oil removal filter housing.

MIN QTY: 1, MAX QTY: 10

0008 Air Filter Cartridge Replacement

IAW SOW 3.2.9.4-FF14 (Brand Name or Equal to Norgren P/N 5349-05): Coalescing filter element Must fit Norgren F08-200-A3DA coalescing filter housing. MIN QTY: 1, MAX

QTY: 10

0009 Resin Replacement

IAW SOW 3.2.10.4-FF2 (Brand Name or Equal to Purolite A310LC:

Particle Size 300 micron, minimum. The Chloride level must be less than 0.1%. Vendor must provide references were they have successfully applied their combination of resins for production of a closed-loop, high capacity, ultrapure-water system, similar in size and purpose of the LL-7000 Heat Exchanger. MIN

QTY: 9, MAX QTY: 300.

0010 Resin Replacement

IAW SOW 3.2.10.4-FF5 (Brand Name or Equal to Purolite A310LC:

Particle Size 300 micron, minimum. The Chloride level must be less than 0.1%. Vendor must provide references were they have successfully applied their combination of resins for production of a closed-loop, high capacity, ultrapure-water system, similar in size and purpose of the LL-7000 Heat Exchanger. MIN

QTY: 9, MAX QTY: 300.

0011 Resin Replacement

IAW SOW 3.2.10.5-FF3-(Brand Name or Equal to Purolite UCW9964):

Particle Size 550 micron, minimum Cation/Anion Chemical Equivalent Ratio, 1:1 Resin must achieve 17 MO.cm and less than 1 ppb TOC (Total Organic Carbon) within 100 BVs (Bed Volumes) of rinse at 30 BV/hr.

Vendor must provide references were they have successfully applied their combination of resins for production of a closed-loop, high capacity, ultrapure-water system, similar in size and purpose of the LL-7000 Heat Exchanger. MIN QTY: 9, MAX QTY: 300.

0012 Resin Replacement

IAW SOW 3.2.10.5-FF6-(Brand Name or Equal to Purolite UCW9964):

Particle Size 550 micron, minimum Cation/Anion Chemical Equivalent Ratio, 1:1 Resin must achieve 17 MO.cm and less than 1 ppb TOC (Total Organic Carbon) within 100 BVs (Bed Volumes) of rinse at 30 BV/hr.

Vendor must provide references were they have successfully applied their combination of resins for production of a closed-loop, high capacity, ultrapure-water system, similar in size and purpose of the LL-7000 Heat Exchanger. MIN QTY: 9, MAX QTY: 300.

0013 Replacement Strainer Screen

IAW SOW 3.2.8.3, FF10, (Brand Name or Equal to Mueller Steam Specialty P/N S-6.0- 1205-B-6-I-0-0): Must fit a Mueller 6", 851MM Y-STRAINER. 304 or 316 Stainless Steel, 6 inch diameter, 0.045 inch diameter perforation. MIN QTY: 0, MAX QTY: 5.

0014 Replacement Strainer Screen

IAW SOW 3.2.8.3, FF11, (Brand Name or Equal to Mueller Steam Specialty P/N S-6.0- 1205-B-6-I-0-0): Must fit a Mueller 6", 851MM Y-STRAINER. 304 or 316 Stainless Steel, 6 inch diameter, 0.045 inch diameter

0015 Replacement Strainer Screen

IAW SOW 3.2.8.3, FF12, (Brand Name or Equal to Mueller Steam Specialty P/N S-2.0- 1205-B-6-I-0-0): Must fit a Mueller 2", 851MM Y-STRAINER, 304 or 316 Stainless Steel, 2 inch diameter, 0.045 inch diameter

0016 CDRLs

Technical Data Requirements for CLIN(s) 0001 thru 00015 in accordance With (IAW) the Statement of Work (SOW) Paragraph(s) 3.2.3, 3.2.5, 3.2.6, 3.2.7, and 3.2.10.6, CDRL(s) A001 thru A003 provided in Section 4 and applicable DID(s). The price/costs for all technical data generated by the contractor directly or indirectly in its performance of this procurement effort is included in the price/costs paid by the Government under CLIN(s) 0001 thru 00015."

1 Lot

See Exhibit A

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

MAINTENANCE OF LL-7000 HEAT EXCHANGER AS RELATED TO WATER QUALITY

26 MARCH 2015

1. SCOPE

This statement of work (SOW) specifies services and maintenance as they relate to water quality for the Engineered Environments, Inc. LL-7000 Pure Water Heat Exchanger, located in the Mechanical room (Room 58) of Building 3168 at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane, Indiana.

The RF Power Module Sustainment Branch of the Radar Technologies Division requires high purity, de-ionized water for cooling high-voltage, microwave devices being operated in Building 3168. A critical part of the system performing the required cooling and water purification is the LL-7000 Heat Exchanger (hereafter referred to as the LL-7000) manufactured by Engineered Environments, Inc. The LL-7000 requires periodic filtration service through routine maintenance to ensure the water it purifies is supplied to the point of use with minimal presence of dissolved oxygen and mineral ions.

Tasks specific to maintaining and /or improving the quality of the de-oxygenated and de-ionized water within the LL-7000 are the focus of this SOW. Time lost to maintenance and repair of the LL-7000 is very costly. It is important that the services be performed quickly and efficiently or during hours that least impact normal operations.

In general, system maintenance and repairs shall be performed between 0700 - 1500 hours Monday through Friday.

On occasion, it may be necessary to schedule maintenance around critical system operations between 1500 - 0700 hours Monday through Friday or on the weekend.

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2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following document of the exact issue shown forms a part of this SOW to the extent specified herein. In the event of conflict between this document referenced herein and the contents of this SOW, the contents of this SOW shall be considered a superseding requirement.

2.1 Federal Specifications

O-I-1279B Ion Exchange Resins, 30 Jun 93 (Excluding Sections 3.1, 4.2.3, 4.3, 4.4, 5.2.1, 5.3.1, 5.4, 5.5.1, 5.6, 6.2(c), 6.2(d), 6.2(g), 6.2(i) and 6.2(k))

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General

3.1.1 Unless otherwise stated, the contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, and labor necessary to safely and thoroughly fulfill each task described in this SOW.

3.1.2 The contractor shall supply appropriate personal protective equipment and associated training to all personnel sent to perform work on the LL-7000. Only personnel trained and actively practicing mitigation of the job related hazards shall perform work on the LL-7000. Contractor personnel shall not work alone on the LL-7000.

The work is highly physical in nature and the environment can be above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. All personnel shall be qualified and willing to administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Each employee that performs work on the LL-7000 shall provide proof of current CPR certification upon request of the Government representative. At the discretion of the Government representative, the contractor may be required to replace those on-site employees who cannot provide proof of current CPR certification.

3.1.3 All workmanship and repairs to the LL-7000 and/or associated equipment shall conform to professional industry standards.

3.1.4 Contractor shall be proficient in performing the processes for installing contractor provided materials, equipment, and make-up water.

3.1.5 Each maintenance and/or repair task shall restore associated components and/or equipment of the LL-7000 to like-new or better performance condition.

3.1.6 The contractor supplying services or performing maintenance shall fully understand and comply with proper operating procedures associated with the LL-7000. Damage caused by the contractor to the LL-7000 or associated piping and connected equipment, shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor to replace and/or repair at no additional cost to the Government. All such repairs shall be accomplished by the contractor in the shortest time possible and prior to payment for scheduled services.

3.1.7 Following each service, the contractor shall supply and install, at no additional cost, enough make-up water to fully replenish what was lost from the system during maintenance. The contractor shall take an initial reading of the water level from the sight glass at the reservoir while the system is operational. When maintenance is completed, and all system valves are returned to their normal positions, the contactor shall be responsible for supplying enough make-up water to return the system to this initial operational level. If the initial operational level is not pre-determined by the contractor, enough makeup water shall be supplied to fill the reservoir to five feet. All sight glass measurements shall be made with the system in operation, circulating water throughout the piping that supplies the Vacuum Electron Devices laboratory and while five lbs. of pressure is measured on M20 of the system reservoir. Prior to installation, the contractor shall demonstrate that their supplied make-up water does not contain particles larger that 0.5 micron. The contactor shall demonstrate the conductivity of their supplied water as metered by a calibrated standard is less than one micromho/cm (or resistivity greater than 1 megohm-cm). The contractor shall demonstrate, using a calibrated pH meter that the pH of the make-up water is between 6.0 and 8.0. Any make-up water not meeting these criteria will be exchanged by the contractor for water which does.

3.1.8 The contractor shall repair any air or water leaks that develop in components of the LL-7000 that have been physically disturbed during maintenance and/or services performed. This requirement shall be binding for any leaks that develop in fittings or components disturbed by the contractor through the tenth calendar day following the work performed by the contractor. All such repairs shall be accomplished by the contractor in the shortest time possible, at no additional cost to the Government and prior to payment for scheduled services.

3.1.9 All cleanup and disposal of materials associated with completing the requirements of this SOW shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall remove and dispose of all loose debris on the system and floor that was a direct result of the maintenance performed. Cleanup shall be accomplished to prevent debris from being swept or washed down floor drains and beyond the exterior doors of the Mechanical room (Room 58). All material waste and by-products associated with maintenance and/or services performed shall be removed by the contractor from NSWC Crane and shall be disposed of in accordance with Federal, State, and Local Regulations.

3.1.10 The contractor shall prepare a written report following the completion of each work order. The purpose of each report is to document services provided. Each report shall list the date(s) services were performed, specify the initial meter readings of the system, (sight-glass level of water in reservoir while system is operational, conductivity/resistivity, pH and dissolved oxygen), summarize the services and/or maintenance, identify each component serviced or replaced (manufacturer’s nomenclature, part/model number, and quantity), explain why service/maintenance was needed, describe specific findings, specify the meter readings of the system at completion of service, list contractor personnel involved in the maintenance performed, and list associated concerns and/or recommendations for further consideration. Specific details as prescribed in Paragraph 3.2 as they relate to a performed task are to be included in each report. These detailed reports are to be completed and submitted on company letterhead to the designated Government representative prior to payment for services rendered.

Amendments to the initial report shall be provided if any follow-up visits are required to resolve unplanned repairs or maintenance. Each amendment to the initial report shall include full details of the follow-up maintenance and/or repairs, including the description of any additional materials and services supplied at the contractor’s expense.

(CDRL A001)

3.2 Filters - Strainer Screens, Elements, and Ion Exchange Resins

3.2.1 Following work performed on system filters, the contractor shall provide a report as required by Paragraph

3.1.10. Information recorded throughout this section shall be included in the report. (CDRL A001)

3.2.2 Upon removal of strainer screens, filter cartridges, and/or resins, each strainer housing and filter canister shall be cleaned to facilitate inspection, and to avoid newly installed strainer screens, filter elements, resins, and/or system water from being inadvertently contaminated.

3.2.3 The condition of each removed strainer screen, filter cartridge, and/or resin shall be recorded in the report required by Paragraph 3.1.10. (CDRL A001)

3.2.4 A visual inspection of strainer screens and interior and exterior of each strainer housing and filter canister shall be performed after each has been cleaned. Following final visual inspection, the contractor shall ensure each strainer screen and interior of each housing/canister is free of debris and damage.

3.2.5 The condition of each inspected strainer screen and strainer housing and filter canister shall be recorded for inclusion in the report as specified in Paragraph 3.1.10. All strainer screen and housing/canister defects shall be noted for inclusion in the written report. If a strainer screen or housing/canister defect renders it unusable, it shall be replaced. In the event a strainer screen or canister/housing is unusable, the contractor shall recommend a work-around that will allow the LL-7000 to operate until a replacement can be obtained. (CDRL A001)

3.2.6 If a replacement strainer screen, strainer housing, filter canister, new O-rings, gaskets, springs and/or seals are required, the contractor shall perform the necessary market research and prepare an all-inclusive written cost quote. This cost quote shall include the following information: recommended vendor name(s), nomenclature and Part Number (P/N) of the item(s) to be replaced, price of item(s), delivery schedule(s), installation and verification costs (including all materials and labor), and recommended installation schedule(s). Any material changes or upgrades shall provide equal or better performance and service life as compared to the original equipment. Cost quotes shall be submitted to the designated Government representative. (CDRL A002)

3.2.7 All water or air leaks associated with the reassembly of strainer housing and filter canister shall be resolved by the contractor. Water that is lost from the system shall be replaced by the contractor in accordance with the requirements of Paragraph 3.1.7. Any leaks and associated repairs shall be noted and included in the details of the follow-up report required by Paragraph 3.1.10. (CDRL A001)

3.2.8 Strainer Screens

3.2.8.1 FF10 (6”), FF11 (6”), and FF12 (2”) - Strainer screens shall be removed for inspection and cleaning.

Distilled water shall be used to clean strainer screens.

3.2.8.2 Evaluation Strainer Screens - If inspection reveals a worn, torn, rusted/corroded, or otherwise damaged strainer screen, it shall be discarded and replaced.

3.2.8.3 Replacement of Screens – In the event replacement strainer screens are required, the contractor shall provide an associate cost quote to the Government representative as specified in Paragraph 3.2.6. Once the Government has submitted a purchase order to the contractor for the quoted supplies, the contractor shall provide and install replacement strainer screens as required to resolve any deficiencies as described in Paragraph 3.2.8.2.

The six-inch strainer screen shall be replaced with Mueller Steam Specialty P/N S-6.0-1205-B-6-I-0-0 or equal.

Replacement two-inch strainer screen shall be Mueller Steam Specialty P/N S-2.0-1205-B-6-I-0-0 or equal.

3.2.9 Elements

3.2.9.1 FF1 - All filter cartridges (quantity 21) within filter canister FF1 shall be removed and replaced. The replacement ten-micron particulate cartridges shall be Filterite P/N DFN 10-30AN or equal. When deformed or signs of wear and/or age are noticeable, new O-rings, gaskets, springs and/or seals shall be installed to ensure proper fit and alignment of the new cartridges and a watertight seal of the filter canister. When the system is returned to operation, differential pressure as metered by M9, shall read less than 5.0 Pounds per Square Inch Gauge (PSIG) pressure. If M9 reading is above 5.0 PSIG, the contractor shall diagnose and resolve the above normal reading.

3.2.9.2 FF4 - All filter cartridges (quantity three) within the filter canisters denoted FF4 shall be removed and replaced. The new replacement 0.2-micron particulate cartridge shall be Minntech FiberFlo P/N 279-20-033/200- 20-3 or equal. When deformed or signs of wear and/or age are noticeable, new O-rings, gaskets, springs, and/or seals shall be installed to ensure proper fit and alignment of new cartridges and a watertight seal of the filter canisters.

3.2.9.3 FF7 - The filter cartridge (quantity one) within filter canister FF7 shall be removed and replaced. The replacement 0.2-micron particulate cartridge shall be Minntech FiberFlo P/N 279-20-033/200-20-3 or equal. When deformed or signs of wear and/or age are noticeable, new O-rings, gaskets, springs and/or seals shall be installed to ensure proper fit and alignment of the new cartridge and a watertight seal of the filter canister to prevent water leaks when the LL-7000 is returned to operation.

3.2.9.4 FF13 and FF14 - The filter cartridges (quantity one each) within filter canisters FF13 and FF14 shall be removed and replaced. The replacement for FF13 shall be a five-micron particulate cartridge Norgren P/N 3161-16 or equal. The replacement for FF14 shall be 0.01-micron coalescing cartridge Norgren P/N 5349-05, or equal.

When signs of wear and/or age are noticeable, new O-rings, gaskets, springs, and/or seals shall be installed to ensure proper fit and alignment of the new cartridges and an air-tight seal of the filter canisters.

3.2.10 Ion Exchange Resins

3.2.10.1 Applicable Requirements - All contractor supplied ion exchange resin (hereafter referred to as resins) shall be in accordance with the requirements of O-I-1279B. The following requirements of O-I-1279B shall be excluded :

3.1, 4.2.3, 4.3, 4.4, 5.2.1, 5.3.1, 5.4, 5.5.1, 5.6, 6.2(c), 6.2(d), 6.2(g), 6.2(i) and 6.2(k).

3.2.10.2 Material Packaging and Inspection - Resins shall arrive to the installation site in original commercial packaging. The Government and contractor representatives shall together inspect each package or resin for compliance with 5.1, 5.2, 5.3.2, 5.5.2, 5.5.3, and 5.6 of O-I-1279B.

3.2.10.3 MSDS Sheets - The contractor shall provide the manufacturer’s latest revision MSDS for each class of resin supplied at each delivery order in accordance with 3.5 and 5.6 of O-I-1279B. For each delivery the contractor shall add the following information on each MSDS: contract number, contract delivery order number, manufacturer’s product part number, lot or batch number, and product expiration date. (CDRL A003)

3.2.10.4 FF2 and FF5 - The contractor shall remove and replace the deoxygenating resin in each associated filter canister. The deoxygenating resin is a Class 2, as specified in O-I-1279B. The contractor shall only use fresh Purolite A310LC to refill the deoxygenating resin tanks. The large capacity resin deoxygenating tanks shall be filled with 7.5 cu. ft. and small deoxygenating resin tanks filled with one 1.5 cu. ft. of Purolite A310LC.

3.2.10.5 FF3 and FF6 - The contractor shall remove and replace the mixed bed resin in each associated filter canister. The mixed-bed resin is Class 3 as specified in O-I-1279B. The contractor shall only use fresh Purolite UCW-9964 (a.k.a., Picopure-56) to refill the mixed-bed resin tanks. The large capacity mixed bed resin tanks shall be filled with 7.5 cu. ft. and small mixed bed resin tanks filled with one 1.5 cu. ft. of Purolite UCW-9964.

3.2.10.6 Prescribed Schedule to Reach Acceptable Water Quality - When resins are replaced, the resistivity of the system water shall be greater than 10.0 megohm-cm (or, conductivity, less than 0.1 micromhos/cm) as metered at the output of the main purity loop by the associated system resistivity/conductivity monitor. The pH of the water shall be between 5.5 and 8.5 as measured by the system pH meter. Dissolved oxygen shall by 0.02 parts per million (PPM) or less as measured by the system dissolved oxygen meter. The water shall reach these levels within two days (48 hours) of normal operation of the LL-7000. These performance parameters shall be sustained for a period of not less than eight calendar days after the first 48 hours of run time has passed. If the prescribed readings are not attained within two days of running, or the performance parameters are not sustained for eight days following the initial 48 hours, it will be assumed that the resins in each of the four filter canisters (FF2, FF3, FF5 and FF6) were ineffective and shall all be replaced again by the contractor at no additional charge to the Government. Each successive resin replacement will be subject to the same performance parameters and time constraints as was the first. Details of the need to supply replacement resins shall be included in the final report as required by Paragraph

3.1.10. (CDRL A001)

4. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS (GFM)

No GFM will be provided.

5. DATA DELIVERABLES

CDRL: A001

DID Number: DI-ADMN-80447A DID Title: Contract Summary Report SOW Paragraph: 3.1.10, 3.2.1, 3.2.3, 3.2.5, 3.2.7, 3.2.10.6

CDRL: A002

DID Number: DI-MISC-80508B DID Title: Technical Report – Study/Services

DID Subtitle: Replacement Hardware Cost Quotes

CDRL: A002

Paragraph of SOW: 3.2.6

CDRL: A003

DID Number: DI-MISC-80508B DID Title: Technical Report – Study/Services DID Subtitle: Material Safety Data Sheets Paragraph of SOW: 3.2.10.3

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

CLIN 0004 Salient Characteristics (Brand Name or Equal to Filterite DFN10-30-AN):

10 micron filtration and 90 percent minimum efficiency 2-3/5 inch diameter (nominal) 30 inch length (nominal) Core Material is 304 stainless Gasket/O-ring material is Buna N Minimum operating temperature is 250 deg. C Minimum operating differential pressure is 75 psid Fully compatible for high purity water

CLINS 0005 & 0006, Salient Characteristics (Brand Name or Equal to Minntech 279-20-033 and 200-20-3):

Absolute removal of Brevundimonas diminuta bacteria

0.2 micron filtration 20 inch length (nominal)

2.9 inch diameter SOE flat, closed end External 222 Polyurethane O-ring seals Polypropylene case and end caps Fully compatible for high purity water

CLIN 0007 Salient Characteristics (Brand Name or Equal to Norgren P/N 3161-16):

5 micron polypropylene filter element Must fit Norgren F55-201-L0DA oil removal filter housing

CLIN 0008 Salient Characteristics (Brand Name or Equal to Norgren P/N 5349-05):

Coalescing filter element Must fit Norgren F08-200-A3DA coalescing filter housing

CLINS 0009 & 0010 - For the Deoxygenating Resin (Brand Name or Equal to Purolite A310LC:

Particle Size 300 micron, minimum The Chloride level must be less than 0.1%.

CLIN 0011 & 0012 - For the Mixed Bed Resin (Brand Name or Equal to Purolite UCW9964:

Particle Size 550 micron, minimum Cation/Anion Chemical Equivalent Ratio, 1:1 Resin must achieve 17 MΩ.cm and less than 1 ppb TOC (Total Organic Carbon) within 100 BVs (Bed Volumes) of rinse at 30 BV/hr.

CLIN 0013 & 0014- Salient Characteristics (Brand Name or Equal to Mueller Steam Specialty P/N S-6.0-1205-B-6- I-0-0):

Must fit a Mueller 6", 851MM Y-STRAINER 304 or 316 Stainless Steel 6 inch diameter

0.045 inch diameter perforation

CLIN 0015 Salient Characteristics (Brand Name or Equal to Mueller Steam Specialty P/N S-2.0-1205-B-6-I-0-0):

Must fit a Mueller 2", 851MM Y-STRAINER 304 or 316 Stainless Steel 2 inch diameter

0.045 inch diameter perforation

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government 0004 Destination Government Destination Government 0005 Destination Government Destination Government 0006 Destination Government Destination Government 0007 Destination Government Destination Government 0008 Destination Government Destination Government 0009 Destination Government Destination Government

0010 Destination Government Destination Government 0011 Destination Government Destination Government 0012 Destination Government Destination Government 0013 Destination Government Destination Government 0014 Destination Government Destination Government 0015 Destination Government Destination Government 0016 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS UIC

0001 14 dys. ADC N/A

0002 14 dys. ADC 10 N/A

0003 14 dys. ADC 10 N/A

0004 14 dys. ADC 10 N/A

0005 14 dys. ADC 10 N/A

0006 14 dys. ADC 10 N/A

0007 14 dys. ADC 10 N/A

0008 14 dys. ADC 10 N/A

0009 14 dys. ADC 300 N/A

0010 14 dys. ADC 300 N/A

0011 14 dys. ADC 300 N/A

0012 14 dys. ADC 300 N/A

0013 14 dys. ADC 5 N/A

0014 14 dys. ADC 5 N/A

0015 14 dys. ADC 5 N/A

0016 N/A N/A N/A N/A

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

CNIN-NOTICE-0002 NSWC CRANE GENERAL PROCUREMENT INFORMATION (APR 2014)

1. HANDLING OF INFORMATION BY CONTRACTOR SUPPORT PERSONNEL

Contractors are hereby notified that contractor support personnel within the NSWC Crane Contracting Department may be handling Bid and Proposal or Quote data as well as other correspondence and documentation concerning this action. Non-disclosure statements have been executed by all contractor support personnel participating in the process and are maintained by NSWC Crane.

2. BUSINESS HOURS

NSWC Crane Division allows flexible working hours for its employees. The core time when all employees are scheduled to work is 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (local time).

3. TAX EXEMPTION

Section 39(A) and Section 6 of the Indiana Gross Income Tax Act of 1933, specifically exempts NSWC Crane Division as a government activity from any payment of sales and use taxes.

The assigned Exemption Number is 0018103400015

4. VENDOR SURVEY

NSWC Crane Contracting Department’s mission is to provide responsive, best-value contracting and acquisition support for all customers, accomplished in partnership with industry, academia, and other Government activities, while maintaining the public's trust and fulfilling public policy objectives. In an effort to continually improve our services, the Contracting Office is conducting a survey of our vendors. Your comments will help us determine if we are accomplishing our mission and provide recommendations for ways to improve our processes. Please consider taking the time to complete the survey which can be accessed at the following address:

http://www.navsea.navy.mil/nswc/crane/working/contracting/Lists/Vendor%20Survey/overview.aspx.

5. NSWC CRANE VISITOR INFORMATION: PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY

NSWC Crane has implemented full compliance with the NAVSEA Access and Movement Control Instruction 5510.2C, dated 7 August 2012, which restricts the use of portable electronic devices (PEDs) in all NAVSEA spaces. In accordance with NSWC Crane Policy Letter 14-02 dated 20 March 2014, all government civilian, military and contractor personnel assigned to NSWC Crane and all visitors are prohibited from bringing any device or equipment capable of recording, transmitting or exporting photographic images or audible information of any kind into NSWC Crane spaces . This policy prohibits all personal electronic devices other than personal cell phones. For the purpose of this policy, “spaces” include outdoor ranges and test areas. NSWC Crane areas will be clearly marked. Prohibited devices include: MP3 players, e-readers, digital recording devices, laptop and tablet computers, and/or other electronic devices not provided by the government or specifically authorized.

One-way pagers are allowed for fire, safety and security purposes. These devices can be used in non-NSWC Crane areas.

6. RAPIDGate NSA/NSWC CRANE INSTALLATION ACCESS NSA/NSWC Crane is implementing the Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS) projects. The NCACS is the standard identity management and perimeter installation access control solution for the access management of vendors, contractors, suppliers and service providers who are not authorized a Common Access Card (CAC). The rationale for implementation of this system is to increase security while reducing impacts to the contractor community by improving efficiencies for base entry.

A new protocol being implemented to fulfill this NCACS requirement is the RAPIDGate system. The system meets Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) requirements by providing background checks of contractor personnel.

A personal badge that affords base access (and/or multiple base access) for one year will be issued to each Contractor employee that meets background check criteria. While Contractors are not required to participate in this program, those Contractors who choose not to participate will be required to obtain daily passes for base access.

For contracts which include the FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel or will otherwise require frequent access to the Naval Support Activity (NSA)/NSWC Crane site, contractors should consider taking advantage of the benefits available from the RAPIDGate program. A Government Sponsor is required to validate a Contractor’s request for RAPIDGate access, and shall be the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). If there is no COR, then the Government Sponsor is the Contracting Officer.

The Government does not guarantee the contractor’s successful enrollment or the successful enrollment of any contractor employees in the RAPIDGate program. Significant delays may result from choosing to access the installation by obtaining a one day pass. The Government will not be held responsible for any access delays associated with using the daily pass process. Please address any questions or concerns regarding RAPIDGate to the COR or the local Base Security Office personnel listed below.

NSA/NSWC Crane RAPIDGate Primary Program Point of Contact is Jon Thomas, and can be reached at Jon.M.Thomas@Navy.mil or at 812-854-5642.

Additional information is available at http://www.rapidgate.com/rapidgate

7. NSWC CRANE RECEIVING FACILITY SCHEDULE

Contractors shall schedule deliveries to ensure arrival at destination only on Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST). The receiving facility is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Contractors shall ensure deliveries of EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS arrive at destination only on Monday through Thursday (excluding holidays) between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. EST. The receiving facility for explosives is closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Section 2.0 - Accounting Information

252.204-0002 LINE ITEM SPECIFIC: SEQUENTIAL ACRN ORDER. (SEP 2009)

The payment office shall make payment in sequential ACRN order within the line item, exhausting all funds in the previous ACRN before paying from the next ACRN using the following sequential order: Alpha/Alpha;

Alpha/numeric; numeric/alpha; and numeric/numeric.

(End of clause)

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC) is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

Document type means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

Local processing office (LPO) is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system is the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall--

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this Web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/.

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via Web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor must use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract/order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall use the following document type(s).

COMBO

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable document type(s). Note: If a “Combo” document type is identified but not supportable by the Contractor's business systems, an “Invoice” (stand-alone) and “Receiving Report” (stand-alone) document type may be used instead.)

(2) Inspection/acceptance location. The Contractor shall select the following inspection/acceptance location(s) in WAWF, as specified by the contracting officer.

Inspection- Destination Acceptance-Destination

(Contracting Officer: Insert inspection and acceptance locations or “Not applicable”.)

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table* Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC TBD Issue By DoDAAC N00164 Admin DoDAAC TBD Inspect By DoDAAC N/A Ship To Code N00164 Ship From Code N/A Mark For Code N/A Service Approver (DoDAAC) N/A Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) N/A Accept at Other DoDAAC N/A LPO DoDAAC N/A DCAA Auditor DoDAAC N/A Other DoDAAC(s) N/A

(*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information or “See schedule” if multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, or “Not applicable.”)

(4) Payment request and supporting documentation. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes appropriate contract line item and subline item descriptions of the work performed or supplies delivered, unit price/cost per unit, fee (if applicable), and all relevant back-up documentation, as defined in DFARS Appendix F, (e.g. timesheets) in support of each payment request.

(5) WAWF email notifications. The Contractor shall enter the email address identified below in the “Send Additional Email Notifications” field of WAWF once a document is submitted in the system.

Cran_Acquisitn_WAWF@navy.mil

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable email addresses or “Not applicable.”)

(g) WAWF point of contact. (1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

Cran_Acquisitn_WAWF@navy.mil

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or “Not applicable.”)

(2) For technical WAWF help, contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988.

CNIN-G-0007 PROMPT PAYMENT CONSTRUCTIVE ACCEPTANCE (DEC 2013)

Paragraph (a)(5)(i) of the Prompt Payment Clause (FAR 52.232-25) is hereby changed from the 7th day to:

(i) For the sole purpose of computing an interest penalty that might be due the Contractor, Government acceptance is deemed to occur constructively on the 30th day after the Contractor delivers the supplies or performs the services in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, unless there is a disagreement over quantity, quality, or Contractor compliance with a contract provision. If actual acceptance occurs within the constructive acceptance period, the Government will base the determination of an interest penalty on the actual date of acceptance. The constructive acceptance requirement does not, however, compel Government officials to accept supplies or services, perform contract administration functions, or make payment prior to fulfilling their responsibilities.

CNIN-G-0014 PAYMENT STATUS INQUIRIES (DEC 2013)

The status of invoice payments can be obtained through MOCAS myInvoice at: https://myinvoice.csd.disa.mil/ myInvoice is a web-based application developed specifically for contractors/vendors and Government/Military employees to obtain invoice status and payment data. It is an interactive web-based system, accessible 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

Follow the website instructions and download “Getting Started with myInvoice” to assist in the registration process.

If you require additional assistance with accessing myInvoice, effective 17 Jun 2013, contact the Columbus Accounting System Helpdesk (CASH) at CCO-CASH@DFAS.MIL or Toll Free at (855) 211-6308.

The status of invoice payments may also be obtained by contacting the DFAS Paying Office designated on the contract cover page. DFAS Paying Office Vendor Pay Customer Service offices are listed below:

F03000 DFAS Dayton 1-800-756-4571 - option 2, option 3 F67100 DFAS Limestone 1-800-756-4571 - option 2, option 3 HQ0105 DFAS Indianapolis 1-888-332-7366

HQ0131 DFAS Columbus Caps 1-800-756-4571 - option 2, option 2 HQ0248 DFAS Rome 1-800-553-0527 HQ0250 DFAS Rome 1-800-553-0527 HQ0251 DFAS Columbus Navy 1-800-756-4571 - option 2, option 4 HQ0302 DFAS Rome 1-800-553-0527 HQ0303 DFAS Rock Island 1-800-756-4571 - option 2, option 5 HQ0304 DFAS St. Louis 1-800-756-4571 - option 2, option 5 HQ0337 DFAS Columbus North 1-800-756-4571 - option 1 HQ0338 DFAS Columbus South 1-800-756-4571 - option 1 HQ0339 DFAS Columbus West 1-800-756-4571 - option 1 HQ0347 DFAS Indianapolis 1-888-332-7366 HQ0490 DFAS Indianapolis 1-888-332-7366 HQ0672 DFAS Rome 1-800-553-0527 M67443 DFAS Kansas City 1-800-756-4571 - option 2, option 4 N0024B Navy_ERP NAVSEA HQ 1-202-781-3145 N62828 Navy_ERP NSWC Crane cran_vendorpay@navy.mil N64142 Navy_ERP NAWCAD 1-732-323-1082 (Patuxent River, Lakehurst and NAVAIR HQ) N68732 DFAS Cleveland 1-800-756-4571 - option 2 and 4

(Now pays DFAS Charleston N68892, DFAS Pensacola N68566, DFAS San Diego N68688) SL4701 DFAS Columbus EBS 1-800-756-4571 - option 2 and 2

HQ G-2-0009 SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ELECTRONIC INVOICING

(NAVSEA) (SEP 2012)

(a) The Contractor agrees to segregate costs incurred under this contract/task order (TO), as applicable, at the lowest level of performance, either at the technical instruction (TI), sub line item number (SLIN), or contract line item number (CLIN) level, rather than on a total contract/TO basis, and to submit invoices reflecting costs incurred at that level. Supporting documentation in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for invoices shall include summaries of work charged during the period covered as well as overall cumulative summaries by individual labor categories, rates, and hours (both straight time and overtime) invoiced; as well as, a cost breakdown of other direct costs (ODCs), materials, and travel, by TI, SLIN, or CLIN level. For other than firm fixed price subcontractors, subcontractors are also required to provide labor categories, rates, and hours (both straight time and overtime) invoiced; as well as, a cost breakdown of ODCs, materials, and travel invoiced. Supporting documentation may be encrypted before submission to the prime contractor for WAWF invoice submittal. Subcontractors may email encryption code information directly to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Should the subcontractor lack encryption capability, the subcontractor may also email detailed supporting cost information directly to the CO and COR; or other method as agreed to by the CO.

(b) Contractors submitting payment requests and receiving reports to WAWF using either Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) shall separately send an email notification to the COR and CO on the same date they submit the invoice in WAWF. No payments shall be due if the contractor does not provide the COR and CO email notification as required herein.

Section 3.0 - Clauses By Reference

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement

To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

APR 2014

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance JUL 2013 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic

Corporations

DEC 2014

52.211-15 Defense Priority And Allocation Requirements APR 2008 52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards OCT 1995 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation JUL 2013 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons MAR 2015 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification AUG 2013 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General DEC 2012 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Alt A System for Award Management Alternate A FEB 2014 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical

Information

NOV 2013

252.223-7006 Alt I Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials - Alternate I

SEP 2014

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JUN 2013 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities FEB 2013 252.225-7036 Buy American--Free Trade Agreement--Balance of Payments

Program--Basic (Nov 2014)

NOV 2014

252.227-7015 Technical Data--Commercial Items FEB 2014 252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data JUN 2013 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

JUN 2012

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012 252.246-7003 Notification of Potential Safety Issues JUN 2013 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea APR 2014

Section 4.0 - Clauses & Other Full Text Information

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC

2014)

The Contractor's representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2015)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights (1) within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes'', as amended (41 U.S.C. 601-613).

Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in…