SOW_-_DBS.doc

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

Di-N-Butyl Sebacate

1. PURPOSE

This document contains information necessary to procure Di-N-Butyl Sebacate (DBS) for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) located in Indian Head MD 20640-5035.

2. DI-N-BUTYL SEBACATE REQUIREMENTS

The chemical and physical properties of the Di-N-Butyl Sebacate (DBS) shall meet the requirements of Military Specification DOD-B-82669(OS).

2.1 QUANTITY

· 120 drums (approx. 420 lbs. per drum for a total of 50,400 lbs.)

· Each shipment shall be made from one single lot. A lot may consist of multiple batches uniform blended into one single lot.

· The DBS material shall be packed in coated steel drums (NO OTHER TYPE OF DRUM WILL BE ACCEPTED).

3. PACKING AND SHIPPING

Following contract award, NSWC IHEODTD representatives may schedule a meeting with the vendor to discuss shipment methods.

The contractor shall deliver the Di-N-Butyl Sebacate (DBS) in 420-lb coated steel drums and label each drum with the contract number and lot number. Paperwork shall state the contract number and lot number. The contractor shall provide a Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Deliveries will be requested by NSWC IHEODTD at a minimum of 7 calendar days in advance of the requested delivery date. The delivery shall arrive at NSWC IHEODTD between the hours of 7 A.M. to 10 A.M., Monday through Thursday to allow for sufficient time for chemical testing and off-loading of the material.

The contractor shall notify NSWC IHEODTD a minimum of 2 calendar days prior to delivery of material so that NSWC IHEODTD can provide appropriate resources available on the delivery day to support the chemical analysis in a timely manner. A minimum of 3 - 5 hours is necessary to sample, analyze and accept the Di-N-Butyl Sebacate (DBS).

The delivery trucks may incur delays once arriving at NSWC IHEODTD due to inclement weather, equipment problems, etc. The NSWC IHEODTD will endeavor to minimize delay.

Transportation shall comply with Department of Transportation regulations at Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. The contactor is responsible for any hazardous material spills that may occur during transport of the Di-N-Butyl Sebacate (DBS).

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE

Contractor shall perform all inspection requirements in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (Far 52.246-2). Vendor shall notify in writing NSWC IHEODTD 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.

The vendor shall abide by 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

NSWC IHEODTD 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.

5. INSPECTION AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE

The delivery trucks will proceed to BLDG. 116 for off-loading. The following will occur before transfer:

· Drivers will present a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for verification. The Certificate of Analysis must meet the requirement of DOD-B-82669(OS). If any discrepancies are found, the Government reserves the right to return the shipment to the vendor at no cost to the Government.

· A material sample will be collected and delivered to the chemical laboratory for analysis. If the sample fails the government’s analysis Military Specification DOD-B-82669(OS), the shipment shall be returned to the vendor at no cost to the Government.

· 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 lot number.

5.1 NEW SOURCES PRE-QUALIFICATION

· 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 IHEODTD 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 NSWC IHEODTD. NSWC IHEODTD reserves the right to reject the new source.

6. POINTS OF CONTACT

NSWC IHEODTD Points of Contact for scheduling: Erwin Beroncal 301-744-2598, Mark Williams, 301-744-1143, Travis Yon, 301-744-2440 or Derek Reynolds, 301-744-2439.

7. SECURITY AND BASE ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

All contractors entering NSWC IHEODTD must be U.S. citizens and must obtain a temporary identification badge from the Pass and Identification Office upon arrival. Drivers must show two forms of identification, proof of insurance, and registration documents to obtain a temporary identification badge. ALL BASE ACCESS AND ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE DONE BY THE CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO MAKING THE DELIVERY.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance will not exceed 12 months from the date of contract award.

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