draft_Chemical_Contract_SOW.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT INDEX

1.0 General

1.1 Glossary of Terms used in the Statement of Work

1.2 General Requirements

2.0 Chemical Products

2.1 Boiler Chemical Treatment

2.2 Cooling Water Systems

2.3 Evaporator Feed Treatment Systems

2.4 Maintenance Cleaners

2.5 Fuel Systems

2.6 Potable Water Systems

2.7 Gray Waste and Black Waste Water Systems

2.8 Chemical Cleaning Products

2.9 Injection/Metering/Dosing Systems

2.10 Meters and Test Kits

3.0 Foam, Refrigerant, and Industrial Gases Products

3.1 Fire Fighting Foam

3.2 Refrigeration and Industrial Gases

4.0 Personnel

4.1 Key Personnel Minimum Qualifications

4.2 Substitution of Personnel

4.3 Other Personnel

5.0 Program Management

5.1 Program Management Staff

5.2 Working Hours/Business Day

5.3 Training and Technical Reference Documentation

5.4 Quarterly Business Meeting

5.5 Program Office

5.6 Order Status Reporting

5.7 Weekly Backorders and Shortages

5.8 Distance Support

5.9 Fire Fighting Foam Certificate Tracker

5.10 Cylinder Delivery and Return Program

6.0 Other Engineering Services

6.1 Phase in/Phase-out Services

6.2 Service Calls

6.3 Engineering Services-Chemical Test Reporting

6.4 Travel

7.0 Management, Handling, Transportation and Removal of Manufacturer’s Product

7.1 Return of Factory Sealed Product

7.2 Handling of Products Found Leaking and/or Broken at Time of Delivery

7.3 Compliance with Hazardous and Waste Handling Regulations

8.0 Packing and Marking

8.1 Packing Size

9.0 Product Substitution/Technology Improvement

9.1 Permanent Product Substitution

9.2 Approval of Product Substitution

9.3 Limits for Product Substitution

9.4 Technology Improvements

10.0 Delivery of Goods and Services

10.1 Delivery Schedule

10.2 Other Delivery Charges

10.3 Delivery Verification

10.4 Required Time and Place of Delivery/Performance

11.0 Contract Administration and Data

11.1 Functions and Limitations - Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

11.2 Ordering Officers

12.0 Special Contract Requirements

12.1 Delivery Order (DO) Procedures

12.2 Other Direct Costs

12.3 Licenses, Permits and Precautions

12.4 Contractor Personnel

12.5 Quality Control Standards

12.6 Spare Parts and Test Kit Refills Pricing

Attachment A: Contract Deliverable Requirements List (CDRL)

Attachment B: Delivery Requirements

Attachment C: Salt Water Treatment

Attachment D: Rate Table

Attachment E: MSC/EPIC Force Protection Submission Template

STATEMENT OF WORK

WORLDWIDE CHEMICAL SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

1.0 GENERAL

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) requires supplies and services for providing shipboard chemical treatment, general purpose cleaning, foam testing, foam supply, and foam disposal, industrial gases, and refrigerants as described herein. The Government is contracting not only for specific products and services, but also for the delivery of these products and services on a worldwide basis within specific time constraints defined by the contract. The Contractor shall provide products and services, on a worldwide basis, for MSC ships and any other Government owned or Government chartered ships designated by MSC. Services under the scope of this contract include engineering support services (e.g.

service calls, training, laboratory analysis), technical evaluation, and troubleshooting services.

The Contractor agrees to deliver the supplies and services set forth in this Contract when ordered by the

Government in accordance with the Contract terms and conditions.

The following items are not separately priced under this contract:

Paragraph 5.0 (Program Management)

1.1 Glossary of Terms Used in the Performance Work Statement:

The following definitions apply to the terms used in this Statement of Work:

ABS: American Bureau of Shipping

ANSI: American National Standards Institute

ASTM: American Society of Testing Materials

CHT: Collection Holding Tank

CONUS: Continental United States

COR: Contract Officer Representative

DAC: Days after Contract Award

DFM: Diesel Fuel Marine

EPA: Environmental Protection Agency

FDA: Food and Drug Administration

IFO: Intermediate Fuel Oil

ISO: International Standards Organization

JTR: Joint Travel Regulations

MSC: Military Sealift Command

MGO: Marine Gas Oil

MSD: Marine Sanitation Device

MSDS: Material Safety Data Sheets

NSF: National Sanitation Foundation

OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer

OO: Ordering Officer

PPB: Parts per Billion

PPM: Parts Per Million

TPA: Trading Partner Agreement um: Micron uS: Micro siemens

VAC: Voltage Alternating Current

VCI: Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors

1.2 General Requirements:

All electrical pumps, motors, and equipment supplied under this contract shall be designed for 120 VAC or 240 VAC, 60 cycle service.

2.0 CHEMICAL PRODUCTS

2.1 Boiler Chemical Treatment:

2.1.1 Propulsion and Auxiliary Boilers:

2.1.1.1 High Pressure Propulsion Boilers: The Contractor shall provide boiler (corrosion and scale preventer) and condensate treatment systems for propulsion boilers operating over 59 bar. High pressure boiler treatment systems shall be a coordinated phosphate treatment systems and use hydrazine as a volatile oxygen scavenger.

2.1.1.2 Medium Pressure Propulsion Boilers: The Contractor shall provide boiler (corrosion and scale preventer) and condensate treatment systems for propulsion boilers operating between 40 to 59 bar.

Medium pressure boiler treatment systems shall use a non-hydrazine volatile oxygen scavenger.

2.1.1.3 Auxiliary Boilers: The Contractor shall provide boiler and condensate treatment for auxiliary boilers ranging from 2 to 17 bar that complies with the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Part

173.310 and can be safely used when the steam is in direct contact with food. The boiler treatment systems shall use a non-hydrazine volatile oxygen scavenger.

2.1.2 De-ionized Water:

The Contractor shall provide de-ionizing equipment to MSC ships in order to provide de-ionized water to the ships within CONUS, Hawaii, and Guam. The distilled water units shall have the capacity of processing a minimum of 100 metric tons of shore potable water from these locations with a maximum conductivity of 10 uS and a maximum of 2 ppm of silica. Chloride content shall be less than 1 ppm.

Conductivity cells shall be a normal part of the equipment installed in the de-ionizing equipment that comes with the system. Processing units will need to be available in Geographical Zones 1-3 within five

(5) business days and within 10 business days in Hawaii and Guam. The processing units shall be on site for a minimum period of three (3) business days. The Contractor shall also provide the option to rent the distilled water unit for additional days on a per day basis with a maximum of 14 additional days.

2.1.3 Shipboard Ion-Exchange Unit:

The Contractor shall provide portable shipboard Ion-Exchange Units comprised of both carbon and mixed resin tanks that are capable of processing 3000-4000 liters of shore or potable water containing a total hardness of less than 120 ppm. The mixed resin and carbon tanks within the unit shall be constructed so that they can be easily installed and rotated among other tanks provided by the Contractor.

The mixed resin and carbon tanks will be installed with a visual or audible alarm device that will activate when the output conductivity exceeds 10 uS. The Contractor shall provide a monitoring system to continuously measure conductivity.

2.1.4 Boiler Sludge Conditioner/Pre-Cleaner for Lay-up:

The Contractor shall provide a boiler sludge conditioner that can be used in high, medium, and low pressure boilers that prevents hardness scale, sludge, or iron oxides from adhering to interior boiler surfaces. The product shall cause solids to remain in suspension with the boiler water where they can then be removed as the boiler is drained. The purpose of this product is to treat the boiler prior to securing so that the suspended solids can be removed from the boiler prior to laying the boiler up for an extended period.

2.1.5 Boiler Oil Coagulant for Oil Contamination:

The Contractor shall provide a product capable of coagulating oil contamination that may enter the boiler from a leaking heating coil in a fuel oil storage or service tank. It must also be capable of coagulating lubricating oil in-leakage from lube oil heat exchangers.

2.2 Cooling Water Systems:

2.2.1 Diesel Engine Cooling Systems:

The Contractor shall provide both nitrite and non-nitrite based cooling system treatments. The treatment shall have pH controls and corrosion inhibitors that minimize corrosion in diesel engine cooling systems.

Additionally, the chemical treatments shall prevent scale formation and corrosion from minor levels of contamination when hardness is maintained below 120 ppm and chlorides are maintained below 80 ppm.

The treatment chemicals shall be compatible with ethylene glycol.

2.2.1.1 Emergency and Auxiliary Diesel Engine Nitrite-Based Jacket Water Coolant: The Contractor shall provide nitrite-based coolant treatment that minimizes corrosion between the dissimilar metals such as iron, aluminum, bronze, copper/nickel and copper found in jacket water cooling systems used in high-speed and medium-speed diesel engine cooling systems. This treatment must be buffered to control normal make up pH variances.

2.2.1.2. Propulsion Diesel Engine Nitrite-Based Central Cooling Water System: The Contractor shall provide a low-speed and medium-speed diesel engine nitrite-based coolant chemical treatment system that provides corrosion protection for these engines that do not have copper/nickel and aluminum lube oil and inlet air coolers. This treatment must be buffered to control normal make up pH variances.

2.2.1.3 Auxiliary and Emergency Diesel Engine Non-Nitrite Jacket Water Treatment and Antifreeze:

The Contractor shall provide a combined non-nitrite cooling system treatment that provides both corrosion inhibitors, and freeze protection using ethylene glycol. The primary use of this product will be for high speed (35-450 horsepower diesel) life boats, rescue boats, forklifts, and emergency diesel engines. Due to the large number of engines using aluminum components, the proposed product shall provide protection to minimize the effects of electrolysis and maximize corrosion protection for the combination of aluminum, iron, copper, and copper/nickel materials used in these engines. This treatment shall be buffered to control normal make up pH variances.

2.2.1.4 Propulsion Engine Non-nitrite Treatment: The Contractor shall provide a low-speed and medium-speed diesel engine non-nitrite coolant treatment that provides corrosion and scale protection for engines containing aluminum, copper/nickel, or lube oil and inlet air coolers containing aluminum. This treatment must be buffered to control normal make up pH variances.

2.2.2 Chill Water Cooling System Non-Nitrite:

The Contractor shall provide a chill water cooling system corrosion inhibitor that contains no chromates or nitrites. The chemical shall contain proven anti-corrosion inhibitors to prevent the effects of electrolysis in systems containing multiple dissimilar metals, such as aluminum, copper, copper/nickel, iron, and stainless steel. The chemical shall also be compatible with ethylene glycol.

2.2.3 Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze:

The Contractor shall provide ethylene glycol to protect engine, central cooling water, and chill water systems down to -30 o F.

2.2.4 Closed Loop Cooling System Biocide:

The Contractor shall provide a closed-loop biocide that prevents aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, fungus, and algae growth in chill water and diesel engine cooling systems. Additionally, the biocide shall be compatible with both the nitrite and non-nitrite based cooling system chemicals provided by the

Contractor. As per Federal law, this product must have EPA registration for the intended application as a closed loop biocide

2.2.5 Calcium Chloride Brine Refrigeration System:

The Contractor shall provide both liquid calcium chloride in 208 liter drums and granular dry calcium chloride in containers not to exceed 22 kgs.

2.2.6 Calcium Chloride Brine Refrigeration System Corrosion Inhibitor and Test Kit:

The Contractor shall provide a multi-metal corrosion inhibitor and test kit with necessary test kit refills or parts that will be used in a calcium chloride brine refrigeration system. The treatment provided must be approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture or National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) or the

Contractor shall verify that the product is safe for use in refrigeration systems that are in close contact with meat and produce.

2.3 Evaporator Feed Treatment System:

The Contractor shall provide a scale prevention and anti-foaming treatment system that prevents scaling, foaming, and carryover in both moderate and high temperature flash-type evaporators. Evaporators are classified as moderate temperature evaporators when the feed heater inlet temperature is 90 degrees

Celsius or less. Evaporators are classified as high temperature when the feed heater temperature is greater than 90 degrees Celsius. The proposed treatment systems shall be approved by the National Sanitation

Foundation (NSF). Specific treatment levels are provided for reference in Attachment (C).

2.3.1 Moderate Temperature Evaporators:

The Contractor shall provide a treatment system that will prevent scaling and foaming of the saltwater injection system within moderate temperature flash-type evaporators. The proposed treatment shall prevent the formation of calcium and magnesium carbonate scale within the evaporator seawater feed heater and shell plates.

2.3.2 High Temperature Evaporators:

The Contractor shall provide a treatment system that prevents calcium and magnesium carbonate, and calcium and magnesium sulfate scale in high temperature flash-type evaporators operating in excess of

90 degrees Celsius.

2.3.3 Descaling Compound:

The Contractor shall provide an inhibited compound with pH color indicator that will remove calcium and magnesium carbonate deposits from the seawater side of evaporator heat-exchangers and evaporator shells. The pH indicator is intended to provide a visual indication of when the descaling compound is no longer effective in the descaling of the components or system being cleaned. If an acid is utilized as a descaling compound, then the Contractor shall also provide a neutralizer. Due to the copper/nickel materials used in evaporator construction, phosphoric acid formulations are unacceptable. Sulfamic and citric acids are acceptable.

2.3.4 Seawater Anti-Fouling Dispersant:

The Contractor shall provide a saltwater dispersant that is approved for use in sea chest and saltwater cooling systems. The chemical shall not have any prohibition for use within the territorial waters of the

U.S. exclusive of the inland waterways. The chemical shall prevent adhesion of bio-growth on all surfaces of seawater cooling systems.

2.3.5 Seawater Cooling System Biocide:

The Contractor shall provide a biocide that will kill bacteria, fungi, and barnacle larvae inside saltwater heat exchangers operating in international waters.

2.3.6 Reverse Osmosis Purifying System:

The Contractor shall provide a deposit control chemical designed to control scale formations in reverse osmosis (RO) filters within purifying systems. The product shall be NSF Standard 60 certified as an R/O antiscalant.

2.3.6.1 Reverse Osmosis Preservation: The Contractor shall provide a membrane preservative for treating the R/O unit membranes when not in use.

2.3.6.2 Reverse Osmosis Scale Remover: The Contractor shall provide an R/O cleaner designed for rapid, aggressive removal of metal oxides and secondary mineral scale.

2.3.6.3 Reverse Osmosis Organic Cleaner: The Contractor shall provide a scale removing compound that safely and effectively removes a variety of foulants including mineral scales such as calcium carbonates, phosphates and sulfates; hydrated oxides such as iron, copper and nickel oxides; mixed colloids such as iron, organics and silicates; organic deposits and bacterial fouling from R/O membranes

2.4 Maintenance Cleaners:

The Contractor shall provide shipboard general use and equipment cleaners as specified in the sections below:

All cleaning products shall have a minimum flash point greater than 60 degrees Celsius.

2.4.1 Engine Room Degreaser:

The Contractor shall provide an Engine Room Degreaser that can remove carbonized oil and greases from machinery equipment surfaces in addition to normal dirt and grime found in a marine engine room environment. The proposed product must be tested and pass the Emulsion Separation Test per IMO

MEPC/Circ 289. The product shall contain no chlorinated solvents, carcinogens, or surfactants. The intended use of this product is for cleaning engine room deck plates, tank tops, machinery surfaces, and bilges.

2.4.2 Bilge Water Demulsifier:

The Contractor shall provide a chemical that is quick breaking on all types of hydrocarbons, greases and fats normally found on deck and in the bilge water allowing the water to separate from the emulsion aiding the process of oily water separation. The proposed product must be tested and pass the Emulsion

Separation Test per IMO MEPC/Circ 289.

2.4.3 Deck Cleaner:

The Contractor shall provide a neutral cleaner used for cleaning cargo vehicle stowage decks and heavily soiled topside decks (except the Flight Deck). The cleaner shall be capable of removing mineral and synthetic greases and oils from the painted or non-skid coated surfaces without degrading the surface coating.

2.4.4 Electric Motor and Electric Parts Cleaner:

The Contractor shall provide a high dielectric strength, non-chlorinated electric component cleaner, which is non-corrosive to the metals, such as aluminum, iron, and copper normally found in propulsion and auxiliary motors, and associated electrical equipment (except solid state circuitry)

. The cleaner shall be compatible with Class “F” and Class “H” electrical motor wire insulation varnish. The product shall also have a high dielectric strength and be capable of being safely applied to large motors, generators, and electrical components found in electric control cabinets, such as electrical brushes, contacts, and terminal boards.

2.4.4.1: Fast Drying Electric Motor and Electric Parts Cleaner: The contractor shall provide a fast drying version of an electronic motor and electric parts cleaner specified in section 2.4.5.

2.4.5 Gas Turbine Cleaner: The Contractor shall provide a concentrated solution of liquid detergent that is water soluble and contains surface-active agents and emulsifiable solvents produced primarily for cleaning gas turbine compressors where the intent is to restore performance by removing fouling buildup from compressor components. The cleaning solution can be a full-strength liquid detergent or a water/liquid detergent solution that meets the requirements of MID-TD-0000-5.

2.4.6 Diesel Air Cooler Cleaner:

The Contractor shall provide a hydrocarbon based cleaning agent which is non-abrasive, contains no chlorinated solvents, and consists of corrosion inhibitors and detergents which can be readily mixed with fresh/distilled water or used when cleaning inlet air coolers both online and offline. The cleaner shall not oxidize or corrode aluminum, copper alloy, composite nickel-chromium, and iron materials.

2.4.7 Diesel Engine Jacket Water System Cleaner:

The Contractor shall provide a water-based cooling system in-line cleaner that can be used when diesel engines are in operation, but not necessarily loaded. The cleaner shall remove, at a minimum, rust, magnesium/calcium scale, and light mineral and synthetic engine oil accumulation. The cleaner shall be compatible with gasket materials normally used by diesel engine manufacturers. The product shall not corrode aluminum, brass, copper, mild steel, and stainless steel components and shall have corrosion inhibitors to prevent flash rusting of the cooling system after cleaning is complete.

2.4.8 Purifier Disk Cleaner:

The Contractor shall provide a cleaner to clean separator discs from both the lube oil and fuel oil system purifiers. The cleaner shall be suitable for cleaning stainless steel and ferrous metal parts. Phosphoric acids are acceptable. The product shall contain no chlorinated hydrocarbons. In those cases where the

OEM does not certify chemicals by specific brand name, the Contractor shall provide a product that meets the OEM chemical specifications.

2.4.9 Carbon Remover:

The Contractor shall provide a high solvency carbon cleaner that contains no chlorinated solvents. The primary purpose of this product is for cleaning carbonized organic and inorganic compounds from boiler burner tips and diesel engine fuel oil injectors.

2.4.10 Flight Deck Cleaner:

The Contractor shall provide a water-based cleaner capable of penetrating mineral and synthetic oil and greases and be non-corrosive to aluminum.

2.4.11 Rust Stain Remover (RSR):

The Contractor shall provide an RSR which has a phosphoric acid base for removal of surface running rust (Alpha hematite). The product shall also have an emulsifier and passivator to aid in cleaning and passivating the surfaces with which it comes into contact. The product shall be compatible with ferrous metals.

2.5 Fuel Systems:

2.5.1 Soot Combustion Catalyst:

The Contractor shall provide combustion catalysts for use in marine boilers, waste heat systems, and 6 to

9 bar auxiliary boilers. Medium/High temperature catalyst shall aid in the removal of soot deposits with operating temperatures of approximately 200-600 degrees Celsius.

2.5.2 Fuel Oil Conditioner:

The Contractor shall provide a fuel oil stabilizer with dispersants and detergents that stabilize oxidation products found naturally in distillate and residual fuel. The product shall maintain a homogeneous mixture when fuel stability exceeds 3.0 on ASTM D5304 and improve combustion in both distillate and residual fuels. The Contractor shall include a price per liter and how many liters of the product is required to treat 60,000 metric Tons (mT) of MGO per year on Attachment F – Rate Table.

2.5.3 Fuel Oil Biocide:

The Contractor shall provide a biocide designed to eliminate bacteria and fungus growth in fuel tanks and associated piping systems living at the fuel/water interface. As per Federal law, this product shall have

EPA registration for the intended application as a biocide. The Contractor shall include a price per liter and how many liters of the product is required to treat 700,000 mT of MGO per year on Attachment F –

Rate Table.

2.5.4 Combustion Improver/ Deposit Modifier:

The Contractor shall provide a deposit modifier, slag preventative, and corrosion inhibitor for use with residual fuel (ISO 8217:2012 RME and RMG). The Contractor shall include a price per liter and how many liters of the product is required to treat 15,000 mT of MGO per year on Attachment F – Rate Table.

2.5.5 Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Oil Lubricity Additive:

The Contractor shall provide a fuel oil additive that prevents cylinder and piston ring wear in low sulfur fuel. The product shall have an approved formulation in accordance with MIL-PRF-32490 and shall not exceed the maximum dosage rate prescribed by MIL-PRF-32490.The Contractor shall include a price per liter and how many liters of the product is required to treat 175,000 mT of MGO per year on Attachment

F – Rate Table.

2.6 Potable Water Systems:

The Contractor shall provide potable water chemical systems for treatment of portable water manufactured from evaporator and reverse osmosis systems.

2.6.1 Potable Water System Corrosion Inhibitor:

The Contractor shall provide a NSF approved corrosion inhibitor that will prevent potable water system corrosion.

2.6.2 Potable Water Treatment:

The Contractor shall provide NSF approved bromine potable water treatment chemical. The chemical shall be capable of being injected into the distillate output prior to entry into the ship’s potable water tanks. The chemical shall come packaged in a container that allows for air shipment and prevents spoilage onboard a ship. Due to the decay cycle of bromine, package size shall not exceed 6 bromine cartridges. Bromine Cartridge shall have a EPA registration Number of: 2623-3. Ships containing bromine cartridge systems cannot accept chlorine substitutes. The bromine cartridge offered shall fit the cartridge dimensions of the Everpure replacement cartridge (model 9540-01).

2.7 Gray Waste and Black Waste Water Systems:

The Contractor shall provide chemical treatment and injection systems for the treatment of ship’s gray water and sewage treatment systems including the sewage drain lines.

2.7.1 Sewage and Organic Waste Treatment:

The Contractor shall provide waste degrading bacteria that reduces waste and prevents sludge buildup in sewage holding tanks, vacuum tanks, and associated equipment. The product shall be compatible with drain treatment enzymes provided by the Contractor for use in the piping systems and the CHT / Type II

MSD. In those cases where the OEM does not certify chemicals by specific brand name, the Contractor shall provide a product that meets the OEM chemical specifications.

2.7.2 Sewage Effluent Disinfectant (Sodium Hypochloride):

The Contractor shall provide an 8.5% or 15% Sodium Hypochloride concentration liquid.

2.7.3 Sewage Treatment System De-foaming Agent:

The Contractor shall provide a sewage treatment system de-foaming agent to reduce the surface tension of the organic material being processed and prevent foaming. This product shall not inhibit biological activity in MSD and CHT systems.

2.7.4 Shipboard Waste System Drain Treatment System:

The Contractor shall provide a biological enzyme that attacks and degrades Uric Acid in low water usage sanitation or vacuum sewage systems. The product shall also minimize scale and sludge formation in black and grey water drainage piping systems. The product shall contain no acids or caustics. The product shall also promote and sustain optimal biological activity in MSD and CHT systems. In those cases where the OEM does not certify chemicals by specific brand name, the Contractor shall provide a product that meets the OEM chemical specifications.

2.8 Chemical Cleaning Products:

2.8.1 Chemical Cleaning Circulating Pump and Tank Set:

The Contractor shall provide an air driven pump circulating system (and associated spare parts) that shall be used in the process of cleaning heat exchangers, cooling systems, and evaporators with acids and alkaline cleaners. The entire system shall be corrosion resistant to both alkaline and acid solutions. The pump shall have a capacity between 6 and 10 liters per minute. The chemical cleaning and circulating pump and tank set and recommended spare parts shall be identified in Attachment (F) – Rate Table.

2.9 Injection/Metering/Dosing Systems:

2.9.1 Boiler Water and Evaporator Injection Equipment:

The Contractor shall provide boiler treatment injection equipment for High, Medium, and Low pressure boilers and evaporator injection equipment. The Injection system shall consist of a pump(s), tank(s) and metering capability. The metering pump shall be adjustable from zero to 4.5 liters/hours (minimum). The pump is currently mounted on a steel frame that houses the tank. The Injection System shall minimize odors from entering work space. The system shall have a power supply capable of recognizing the difference of voltage provided and automatically adjust power requirements. The entire unit will be skid mounted for installation. Additionally, the system shall meet the following requirements:

Power Supply: 100-230 VAC;

Max Output Pressure 16 bar liquid end;

Tank Capacity: 60 liters (minimum);

Sensor and Shut down: Low chemical level.

The Boiler water/evaporator injection system and recommended spare parts shall be identified in

Attachment (F) Rate Table.

2.9.2 Seawater Injection Systems:

2.9.2.1 Seawater Injection System: The Contractor shall provide an injection system capable of injecting saltwater dispersant and/or biocide treatment chemicals into saltwater cooling water systems. The injection system shall consist of a pump(s), tank(s), and metering capability. The system shall be capable of being programmed for 24 hour operation and shall have automatic shut-down capability. The chemical pickup tube shall be capable of being affixed to the container of the chemical being used. Each injection point shall be capable of being timed for a minimum of one hour. There shall be a minimum of three-injection-points on each system. The injection rate at each point must meet the maximum chemical dosage rate of the chemical or chemicals proposed. The entire unit will be skid mounted for installation.

Additionally, the system shall meet the following requirements:

Max Disch Pressure: 4 Bar;

Max Disch quanitity: 17 lt/hr;

Tank Capacity: 100 liters (minimum);

Senor and Shut down: Low chemical level.

The Seawater Injection System and recommended spare parts shall be identified in Attachment (F) Rate

Table.

2.9.2.2 High Capacity Seawater Treatment Injection System: The Contractor shall provide a single point dosing system for seawater dispersant capable of dosing a system of up to 1500 Tons/hour flow rate to a single injection location. The system shall be capable of being programmed for 24 hour operation. The chemical pickup tube shall be capable of being affixed to the container of the chemical being used. Each injection point shall be capable of being timed for a minimum of one hour. The entire unit will be skid mounted for installation. Additionally, the system shall meet the following requirements:

Max Disch Pressure: 4 Bar;

Max Disch quantity: 20 lt/hr;

Tank Capacity: 60 liters (minimum);

Senor and Shut down: Low chemical level.

The High Capacity Seawater Injection System and recommended spare parts shall be identified in

Attachment (F) Rate Table.

2.10 Meters and Test Kits:

The Contractor shall provide meters and test kits to manage the chemical treatment systems. The

Contractor will provide information to complete Attachment (F) Rate Table (product name/description, price, estimated quantity, etc) for the Meters and Test Kits to support test requirements stated below.

2.10.1 Meters:

The following meters shall be provided under this contract:

2.10.1.1 Conductivity meter that measures neutralized conductivity on boiler water samples and other types of water. The meter shall be able to conduct at least 365 tests a year per ship.

The meter shall also be portable, water resistant, measure in micro Siemens per cm

(μS/cm) and utilize a temperature in °C., range: from 0 - 3,999 µS with accuracy ±2% full scale.

2.10.1.2 pH meter that measures pH in makeup water, feed water, boiler water, cooling water, portable water and waste water. The meter shall be able to conduct at least 365 tests per year per ship. The meter shall also be portable, water resistant, and measure full scale pH

(0.0 - 14.0) at ±0.1 pH accuracy.

2.10.2 Test Kits:

The following test kits shall be provided under this contract:

2.10.2.1 Low range chloride test kit with 1 to 100 ppm range and 1 ppm accuracy. The fleet will conduct approximately 27,500 tests a year.

2.10.2.2 High range chloride test kit with a 5 to 10 ppm accuracy and capable of reading chlorides up to 500 ppm. The fleet will conduct approximately 20,000 tests a year.

2.10.2.3 Silica test kit with a minimum of 1 ppm accuracy. The fleet will conduct approximately

6,000 tests per year.

2.10.2.4 Ammonia test kit with a 0.1 ppm increment. The fleet will conduct approximately 50 tests per year.

2.10.2.5 Hardness test kit measuring between 20 to 200 ppm with 5 ppm accuracy. The fleet will conduct approximately 2,250 tests per year.

2.10.2.6 Phosphate reserve test kit in ppm meeting the operational controls limits proposed by the

Contractor. The fleet will conduct approximately 10,000 tests per year.

2.10.2.7 Test equipment that measures the presence and quantity of the oxygen scavenger present in the boiler water or feed water. The fleet will conduct approximately 7,500 tests per year.

2.10.2.8 High range oxygen scavenger test kit that can measure the reserve oxygen scavenger up to

200 ppm while a boiler is in a wet lay-up status. The fleet will conduct approximately 750 tests per year.

2.10.2.9 Nitrite cooling water test kit meeting the operational control limits proposed be the

Contractor. The fleet will conduct approximately 12,000 tests a year.

2.10.2.10 Non-Nitrite cooling water test kit meeting the operational control limits proposed be the

Contractor. The fleet will conduct approximately 6,000 tests a year.

2.10.2.11 Calcium Chloride Brine Refrigeration Test Kit measuring meeting the operational control limits proposed be the Contractor. The fleet will conduct approximately 800 tests per year.

2.10.2.12 Seawater dispersant test kit meeting the operational control limits proposed be the

Contractor. The fleet will conduct approximately 7,000 tests a year.

2.10.2.13 Potable water test kit capable of testing reserve bromine or chlorine. The fleet will conduct approximately 16,500 tests a year.

2.10.2.14 Potable water test kit capable of testing fecal coliform, and e. Coli. The fleet will conduct approximately 16,500 tests a year.

2.10.2.15 Biological cooling water test to test for presence of aerobic bacteria fungi in cooling water systems. The fleet will conduct approximately 1,000 tests per year.

3.0 FOAM, REFRIGERANT, AND INDUSTRIAL GASES

3.1 Fire Fighting Foam:

The Contractor shall provide foam supply, foam disposal services, and shipboard inspection test kits.

3.1.1 Fire Fighting Foam:

The Contractor shall provide foams certified for use in the installed foam systems aboard MSC ships.

The certified foams include:

National Foam Universal CG-6% AR-AFFF (USCG Approved)

National Foam Universal Gold 1%/3% AR-AFFF (USCG Approved)

National Aer-O-Foam 3% Protein (USCG Approved)

National AER-O-Foam XL-3 Fluoroprotein (USCG Approved)

Ansul Ansulite 3x3 Low Viscosity AR-AFFF (USCG Approved)

Ansul Jet-X 2 ¾% AFFF

In addition, the Contractor shall provide MilSpec AFFF (MIL-F-24385) in 3% and 6% concentrates. The foam shall be provided in 19 liter (5 gallon) and 208 liter (55 gallon) containers. The Contractor is also responsible for the delivery of the foams listed above per the locations specified in Attachment (B).

3.1.2 Off-Ship Laboratory Foam Sample Testing:

The Contractor shall perform off ship foam tests. The testing must comply with IMO - MSC.1/CIRC

1312 and meet UL 162 requirements. The test results shall be submitted in accordance with CDRL-001.

3.1.3 Foam Sample Kits:

The Contractor shall provide foam sample kits with sample bottle, pre-addressed, pre-paid express mailers of sufficient size to meet the foam sampling requirements of Paragraph 3.1.2. Prepaid express mailers shall cover shipment from CONUS and OCONUS locations to the designated Contractor site.

3.1.4 Fire-Fighting Foam Disposal:

The Contractor shall provide foam disposal services for protein, fluoroprotein, AFFF (MIL-F-24385F), and alcohol-resistant concentrate (ARC) foaming agents per the locations specified in Attachment (B).

3.2 Refrigeration and Industrial Gases:

The Contractor shall provide refrigerant in both 56 liter and 12 liter cylinders and industrial compressed gases in 40 liter cylinders as indicated in the following paragraphs.

3.2.1 Refrigeration Gases:

The Contractor shall provide R-134a, R404a, R-407C, R-507 and R-22 refrigerants in DOT 4BA and

DOT 4BW cylinders in 56 liters and 12 liters sizes. The Contractor is also responsible for the delivery of the gases listed below per the locations specified in Attachment (B).

3.2.2 Refrigeration Oils:

The Contractor shall provide OEM compliant refrigeration compressor oil for the T-AKE and JHSV class ships. The Government will provide T-AKE and JHSV Ship Lubricant Charts upon request. Any products supplied by the incumbent MSC Lubricants Contract holder are to be excluded. At the time of this award, Shell Marine is the incumbent Lubricants Contract holder for MSC.

3.2.3 Industrial Compressed Gases:

The Contractor shall provide general purpose Oxygen, Nitrogen and Acetylene. Oxygen shall be provided, in DOT 3AA 40 liter cylinders and Acetylene in ISO-9809-1 cylinders.

3.2.4 Industrial Gas Adapters:

The Contractor shall provide, when ordered and necessary, regulator adapters to permit International standard cylinders to be connected to the ship’s systems.

3.2.5 Empty Cylinders:

The Contractor shall provide in Attachment (F) Rate Table, a price per cylinder for empty 56 liter, 12 liter, and 40 liter refrigerant and industrial gas cylinders.

4.0 PERSONNEL

4.1 Key Personnel

4.1.1 Key Personnel Minimum Qualifications:

The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager and a Technical Manager. Resumes for personnel in these positions shall be submitted in accordance with CDRL-002.

4.1.1.1 Program Manager:

The Program Manager shall have a minimum of either (a) or (b) listed below:

a) Bachelor’s of Science degree in Marine, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, and ten (10) years relevant technical or chemical management experience in the Marine Engineering or Chemical Engineering field, OR

b) Bachelor’s degree and twenty (20) or more years of relevant technical and senior management experience in the Marine Engineering or Chemical Engineering field.

4.1.1.2 Technical Manager:

At a minimum, the Technical Manager shall have either (a), (b), or (c) listed below:

a) Bachelor’s of Science degree in Marine, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, and a minimum of five (5) years experience as a chemical field service engineer,

b) Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years experience as a chemical field service engineer.

c) Twenty (20) years experience as a chemical field service engineer.

4.2 Substitution of Key Personnel:

4.2.1 General Provision:

The Contractor agrees to assign to this contract those persons identified as key personnel whose resumes were submitted with this proposal and who are necessary to fulfill the requirements of this contract. No substitutions of key personnel shall be made except in accordance with this section.

4.2.2 Guidance on Substitutions:

During the first ninety (90) days of the contract performance period no personnel substitutions by the

Contractor will be made unless substitutions are necessitated by an individual's sudden illness, death, or termination of employment. In any of these events, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting

Officer and provide the information required by paragraph 4.2.3 below. After the initial ninety (90) day period, all proposed substitutions must be submitted, in writing, at least 10 days in advance of the proposed substitutions to the Contracting Officer and provide information required by paragraph 4.2.3 below.

4.2.3 Request for Substitution:

All requests for substitutions must provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitution, a resume for the proposed substitute, and any other information-requested by the

Contracting officer. All proposed substitutes must have qualifications equal to or higher than the qualifications of the person to be replaced. The Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative will evaluate such requests and promptly notify the Contractor of his/her approval or disapproval thereof.

4.2.4 Key Personnel Definition:

The following positions are considered as key personnel:

Program Manager

Technical Manager

4.3 Other Personnel

4.3.1 Other Personnel Minimum Qualifications:

The Contractor shall provide field service engineers, lab scientists, and a Customer Service

Representative. Resumes for personnel in these positions are not required to be submitted however they are subject to review.

4.3.1.1 Field Service Engineer:

The field service engineer shall have either a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Marine, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or four (4) years experience as a Chemical field service engineer or shipboard engineer.

4.3.1.2 Lab Scientist(s):

The Contractor shall provide the services of lab scientist(s) with a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or an equivalent field acceptable to the Government.

4.3.1.3 Customer Service Representative:

The Contractor shall provide Customer Service Representative(s) with a H.S. diploma and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the chemical marine field involving management of customer service functions.

5.0 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

All items in Paragraph 5.0 are not separately priced. They shall be included in the cost of the other products and services of this contract.

5.1 Program Management Staff:

The Contractor shall provide engineering support, training, and quality assurance to ensure the chemicals and equipment provided under the Contract are properly used and maintained. Support shall include engineering personnel, technical field and training material development, and laboratory support on an as-needed basis. Specific requirements are outlined in the following paragraphs.

5.1.1 Program Manager:

The Program Manager is responsible for the overall management of the contract. The Program Manager shall be the single point of contact for all matters pertaining to the performance of the contract. The

Program Manager is expected to be available during working hours. The Program Manager shall keep

MSC informed of all changes to any foreign or domestic environmental requirements that affect the supplies and services provided under this contract. All recommendations for substitution of personnel as defined by the contract shall originate from the Program Manager. The Program Manager shall have the authority to direct all foreign field offices to fulfill contract requirements.

5.1.2 Technical Manager:

The Technical Manager is responsible for all matters pertaining to chemicals, test equipment and technical training provided under this contract. The Technical Manager shall have a cell phone and shall be available 24 hours a day / seven (7) days a week. The Technical Manager is responsible for reviewing ship chemical logs, service call reports, technical reports and providing guidance and comments to correct any deficiencies noted to the COR.

5.1.3 Customer Service Representative(s):

The Customer Service Representative(s) are the point of contact to process and provide status on all orders. The Customer Service Representative(s) will maintain a 24 hours a day / seven (7) days a week tracking system on delivery requirement status. The Customer Service Representative(s) shall be able to provide the status of all requirements placed against the contract. Also, the Customer Service

Representative(s) shall be available for emergency supply as needed during non-working day hours. The

Customer Service Representative(s) functions include, at a minimum, the process of receiving, processing, and tracking the status of orders placed and scheduling worldwide deliveries.

5.2 Working Hours/Business Day:

Working hours and business day where referred to in this contract, unless specifically defined otherwise, are defined as 0900-1700 local time on weekdays in the location serviced any day the U.S. Federal

Government is open for business.

5.3 Training and Technical Reference Documentation:

5.3.1 General:

The Contractor shall update and revise all training materials, manuals, and handbooks developed during the Phase-In Services as defined in Paragraph 6.1, and when contract is modified.

5.3.2 Training Materials:

The Contractor shall develop a training syllabus and training manual.

5.3.2.1 Training Syllabus (CDRL-003): The Contractor shall prepare a syllabus to accommodate both shipboard and shore side training. The training syllabus shall address all topics identified in the Training

Manual (CDRL-004).

5.3.2.2 Training Manual: The Contractor shall prepare a training manual that provides an overview of the products and services provided under this contract along with specific details on product application, dosing rates and etc. The Training Manual shall be formatted IAW CDRL-004.

5.3.3 Additional Materials:

5.3.3.1 Chemical CD Handbook: The Contractor shall develop CD handbooks for distribution IAW

CDRL-005.

5.3.4. Chemical Treatment Charts:

The Contractor shall provide chemical treatment charts IAW CDRL-006. The Government will provide a copy of existing ship chemical treatment charts during the Phase-In Period. The Chemical Treatment

Charts will be distributed as part of the Chemical CD Handbook.

5.3.5 Electronic Logs:

The Contractor shall provide Electronic Logs IAW CDRL-007. The Government will provide a copy of existing electronic logs during the Phase-In Period. The Electronic Logs will be distributed as part of the

Chemical CD Handbook.

5.3.6 Chemical Storage Charts:

The Contractor shall create and provide Chemical Storage Charts IAW CDRL-008. Chemical Storage

Charts are intended to assist the ship with safe and proper storage of all chemicals provided under this contract.

5. 3.7 Shipboard Training:

The Contractor shall provide shipboard training regarding the proper use of chemicals used onboard the ship. At a minimum training shall be conducted as per the approved syllabus, CDRL-003, and be tailored to discuss issues relevant to the ship being visited.

The shipboard training is a required part of all initial and periodic service calls.

5.4 Quarterly Business Meeting:

Quarterly Business Meetings will be scheduled approximately every three (3) months during the period of performance of the contract at a location and time agreed to by MSC and the Contractor. Generally the meeting will alternate between an MSC designated location and a Contractor designated location. The

Quarterly Business Meeting shall include a review of all data, reports and deliverables generated over the past quarter IAW CDRL-010. The Contractor shall record and distribute Meeting Minutes IAW CDRL-

009.

5.5 Program Office:

The Contractor shall provide a Program Office capable of conducting business during working hours.

The Program Office includes personal computers for the Program Manager, Technical Manager, and

Customer Service Representative(s), which shall have the ability to access the Internet and email. This office shall have the ability to send and receive faxes.

5.5.1 Points of Contact and Field Office List:

The Contractor shall provide a points of contact and field office list IAW CDRL-011.

5.6 Order Status Reporting:

5.6.1 Notifications:

5.6.1.1 Order Confirmation: The Contractor shall provide email confirmation of the receipt of each order

(either verbal or email) issued by the Government. This notification shall be provided to: MSCHQ-

N7_Orders.fct@navy.mil no later than close of business on the business day the Contractor received the order.

5.7 Weekly Backorders and Shortages:

The Contractor shall provide a weekly report of outstanding orders IAW CDRL-012. The Contractor shall be available for weekly meetings (via phone) to discuss any questions or concerns the Government may have.

5.8 Distance Support:

The Contractor shall provide technical support to MSC via phone or email as needed. The purpose is to provide technical advice to the ship’s crew/MSC representative. This is intended as being of short duration and scope and if more extensive support is required, it will be ordered under the Periodic

Service Calls described herein.

5.9 Fire Fighting Foam Certificate Tracker:

The Contractor shall maintain a fire fighting foam certificate tracker IAW CDRL-013. The Government will provide the Contractor with the existing spreadsheet during Phase-In Services.

5.10 Cylinder Delivery and Return Program:

The Contractor shall provide refunds for all industrial gas and refrigerant cylinders returned to the

Contractor. The Contractor shall maintain a Cylinder Delivery and Return Tracker IAW CDRL-014.

6.0 OTHER ENGINEERING SERVICES:

6.1 Phase-In / Phase-Out Services:

6.1.1 Phase-In:

Following contract award, there shall be an approximately one hundred twenty (120) day phase-in period, during which the Contractor shall ensure a smooth transition of products and services from the predecessor contract to the current contract.

Within ten (9) business days after contract award, the Contractor and MSC shall schedule and attend a meeting with the COR, Program Manager, the Technical Manager, and cognizant MSC personnel at either MSCHQ Norfolk or MSCHQ Washington, D.C. as determined by the Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR). The Contractor shall participate in a minimum of five (5) one-day meetings at

MSC to discuss all aspects of the contract. The Rate Table cost for phase-in services shall include all expenses (e.g., travel, labor, per diem) associated with the phase-in services, including travel to MSCHQ for meetings. Meetings will be documented by the Contractor IAW CDRL-009.

Within fourteen (14) business days after contract award, the Contractor shall develop and submit a

“Phase-In Service Plan” IAW CDRL-015.

Within fifteen (15) business days after the effective date of the contract award, the Contractor shall commence a review of chemical requirements by MSC ship/class with MSC Engineering personnel to identify the specific products and test equipment that are applicable to each specific MSC ship/class.

This review shall be completed within sixty (60) days of the effective date of contract award. The review of chemical applicability shall also address compatability of current chemicals and test equipment and new chemicals and test equipment available under this contract by developing a Chemical Crossover

Chart Attachment (E): CDRL-016. The Contractor shall provide guidance on the methods for transitioning to new products. The Government will provide the Contractor with worldwide product usage data and existing ship class chemical charts.

The Contractor shall develop final report formats for the following CDRL’s prior to sixty (60) days after

Contract Award:

1. Weekly Outstanding DO Report (CDRL -012)

2. Service Call Reports (CDRL-019)

The Government may request limited scale product/services deliveries during the final sixty (60) days of the phase-in period.

Following the completion of the chemical requirements review, the Contractor shall develop the

Chemical Treatment Charts (CDRL-006), Electronic Logs (CDRL-007), and the Chemical Storage Chart

(CDRL-008).