SOW_14T0139.doc

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

Di-N-Butyl Sebacate

1.0 PURPOSE

This document contains information necessary to procure Di-N-Butyl Sebacate(DBS) for the Indian Head Division (IHD), Naval Sea Systems Command (NSWC), and Indian Head MD 20640-5035.

2.0 INTRODUCTION

2.1 Background

Otto Fuel is a stable, liquid monopropellant composed of a nitrate ester in solution with a desensitizing agent and stabilizer. The propellant has a high flashpoint and other safety characteristics that permit it to be classified as a low fire hazard material. The DBS is the desensitizing agent that gives the Otto Fuel the above mentioned characteristics.

3.0 DI-N-BUTYL SEBACATE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Chemical and Physical Requirements:

The Chemical and Physical requirements of Di-N-Butyl Sebacate are covered in the Military Specification DOD-B-82669(OS).

4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

4.1 Witnessing of Vendors Analysis:

IHD NSWC reserves the right to witness any analysis of the Di-N-Butyl Sebacate performed by the vendor at the vendor’s facility at any time during the life of the contract.

4.2 Quality Documentation

Contractor shall perform all inspection requirements according to Federal Acquisition Regulations (Far 52.246-2). Vendor shall notify in writing NSWCIHMD of any changes to the process, equipment, and raw materials that may affect the quality of the Di-N-Butyl Sebacate throughout the life of the contract.

4.3 Pre-Qualification Process for New Sources:

In the event that the vendor has to obtain a new source of Di-N-Butyl Sebacate other than the already qualified vendor’s source the vendor shall immediately inform NSWC and the new source must be pre-qualified using NSWC standards. Qualification of the new source will be required before any delivery of the Di-N-Butyl Sebacate will be accepted at IHD NSWC. IHD NSWC reserves the right to reject the new source.

4.4 Quality Program Requirements

The vendor shall follow the following military standards and specifications during the life of the contract:

MIL-STD-129 P

MARKING FOR SHIPMENT AND STORAGE

MIL-STD-1916

SAMPLING PROCEDURES AND TABLES

FOR INSPECTION BY ATTRIBUTES

5.0 DI-N-BUTYL SEBACATE TRUCK FLEET

5.1 Management of Truck Fleet

Truck tankers transporting Di-N-Butyl Sebacate must be clean. Following contract award, IHD NSWC representatives may schedule a meeting with the vendor to discuss shipment methods.

5.2 Tanker Capacity

The truck tanker must be capable of delivering 40,000 pounds of Di-N-Butyl Sebacate.

5.3 Tank Truck Configuration

Each truck tanker shall be dedicated to deliver Di-N-Butyl Sebacate.

Bottom unloaded truck tankers will be needed, the bottom unload tanker must be provided with discharge valve and 2 inch male quick connection. This option will be exercised as required by the government.

5.4 Transportation Regulations

All truck tankers shall comply with Department of Transportation regulations at Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.

5.5 Cleaning

The truck tanker must be steam cleaned prior to shipment of material to IHD NSWC. Vendor shall certify in writing truck tanker has been steam cleaned and submit a copy with truck shipment to NSWCIHMD. Shipments will not be accepted without written cleaning certification. No detergent should be used for the cleaning operation.

5.6 Detention Charges

The truck tankers may incur delays once arriving at NSWCIHMD due to inclement weather, equipment problems, etc. The NSWCIHMD will endeavor to minimize delay. A minimum of (2) two hours is necessary to safely transfer contents of each tanker to our storage tanks.

5.7 Spill Responsibilities

The vendor is responsible for any hazardous material spills that may occur during transport of the Di-N-Butyl Sebacate.

6.0 RECEIPT INSPECTION

6.1 Receipt Inspection

Vendor Di-N-Butyl Sebacate deliveries may be made to the IHD NSWC facility between the hours of 7 A.M. and 10 A.M., Monday through Thursday. Special permission is required for deliveries at other times, and must be coordinated with the Production Controller, Code T232F.

6.2 Inspection and Weighing Of Truck

The truck tanker will proceed to the Explosive Scales, Building 1104, to undergo inspection and weighing. Ordnance Management personnel will inspect the truck and tanker for the following: leaking flanges, deteriorating gaskets, broken valves, properly inflated tires, etc. In addition, the presence of Certificate of Analysis (CA) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) will be verified. If a discrepancy is found, the government reserves the right to return the shipment to the vendor at no cost to the government.

6.3 Final Acceptance

The shipment will then proceed to the Chemicals Operation Branch for off loading. The following will occur before transfer:

a. The truck will be directed to the designated area and held at the storage tank. A representative of the Chemicals Operation Branch shall inspect the certificates to confirm that the material meets the specifications. If the certified analysis meets specification requirements per DOD-B-82669(OS), the material will then be sampled from the tank truck and the sent it to the laboratory for analysis. The tanker truck will not be unloaded without the certificate of analysis.

b. If the truck sample fails the government’s analysis (refer to DI-N-BUTYL SEBACATE REQUIREMENTS section), the shipment shall be returned to the vendor at no cost to the government.

c. The government reserves the right to perform any additional testing before acceptance that is desired. If additional testing is required results will be reported to the vendor, including the batch or lot number.

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