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NOAA/NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE

SOUTHWEST FISHERIES SCIENCE CENTER

Fisheries Ecology Division

STATEMENT OF WORK

Milli-Q® EQ 7000 Ultrapure Water Purification System & Maintenance Agreement

I. Background/Overview:

The Santa Cruz Laboratory (SCL) is a fisheries research facility of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce. The SCL is located approximately 1000 feet from the coastal surf zone, creating a harsh coastal environment for equipment and systems. The facility is a two-story, 56,000 square foot building supporting approximately 120 researchers and staff. Research focuses on managing and conserving marine fisheries resources, including marine, coastal, and estuarine habitats. Activities include conferences, meetings, chemical and biological experiments, aquarium/wet studies, videotape analyses, and computer-based modeling/statistical studies. Ultrapure water is critical for sensitive laboratory applications such as HPLC/UHPLC, IC, elemental analysis, cell/molecular biology, and biochemistry to ensure accurate results in fisheries ecology, habitat assessment, and related environmental research. The current Milli-Q water purification system is non-operable and requires replacement, including trade-in for credit/removal.

II. Scope of Work

The Southwest Fisheries Science Center, Santa Cruz Laboratory requires a high-quality ultrapure water purification system to support ongoing and future research needs. The contractor shall furnish, deliver, install, and commission one (1) Milli-Q® EQ 7000 ultrapure water purification system, including all specified accessories, installation services, a multi-year preventive maintenance/service contract, and trade-in/removal of the existing non-operable Milli-Q water purification system. Services shall be complete in all respects and include labor, tools, materials, equipment, subcontracts (if any), engineering support, and any required drawings/plans. The system shall produce consistent ultrapure (Type 1) water from a purified source, with features for ease of use, ergonomic dispensing, and low environmental impact. The contractor shall coordinate and execute the trade-in of the old system, including safe disconnection, and removal from the site.

III. Tasks

The contractor shall complete the following tasks.

1. Task 1: Procurement and Delivery of Equipment

A. Furnish and deliver the Milli-Q EQ7000 ultrapure water purification system including:

Associated accessories: Country box (ZFCBEEQ0US), benchtop kit for HMI (BTEQ0DKT), mounting kit for Q-POD dispenser (SMEQ00KT), conductivity cell with pressure regulator (ZEQ7C0NDC), water sensor (ZWATSENA1), wall mounting bracket (SYSTFIXA1), polishing kit (IPAKKIT00), Millipak® 0.22µm filters (MPGP002A1, Qty 2), and freight as applicable.

All items must meet or exceed the quoted specifications, with any substitutions requiring prior written approval from the Technical Point of Contact.

2. Task 2: Trade-In and Removal of Existing System

A. Coordinate and perform trade-in of the current non-operable Milli-Q water purification system. This includes: safe disconnection from existing infrastructure, removal from the SCL facility, and environmentally responsible disposal/recycling (per manufacturer guidelines and federal regulations).

3. Task 3: Installation and Commissioning

A. Install the new Milli-Q EQ7000 at the SCL site, including setup, connection to existing purified water feed, electrical/plumbing integration (accounting for removal of old system), system calibration, performance verification (to confirm resistivity ≥18.2 MΩ·cm @ 25°C, low TOC, and particle-free output), operator training for lab staff, and final commissioning. The Q-POD dispensing arm shall be mounted on the main filtration unit at the left side. Installation shall comply with manufacturer guidelines and site safety requirements in the coastal environment.

4. Task 4: Multi-Year Preventive Maintenance and Service Contract

A. Provide a four-year service contract covering preventive maintenance that is set to begin upon completion of the base period.

Services shall include annual on-site preventive maintenance visits, parts replacement, system checks, and priority response for issues. Service shall ensure continuous system reliability and water quality compliance.

5. Task 5: Documentation and Closeout

A. Deliver all installation drawings, operation/maintenance manuals, training materials, warranty documentation, performance verification reports, and trade-in removal/disposal confirmation. Provide a final report confirming successful completion, system acceptance testing results, trade-in execution, and contact information for ongoing support.

IV. Period of Performance

The period of performance shall be Est April 2026 – April 2027.

Option Period I: Est April 2027 – April 2028 (1st year – Service/Maintenance) Option Period II: Est April 2028 – April 2029 (2nd year – Service/Maintenance) Option Period III: Est April 2029 – April 2030 (3rd year – Service/Maintenance) Option Period IV: Est April 2030 – April 2031 (4th year – Service/Maintenance)

V. Place of Performance

NOAA/NMFS

110 McAllister Way Santa Cruz, CA 95060

VI. Deliverable Schedule

All tasks shall be completed within the period of performance. Service contract deliverables (annual maintenance visits and reports) shall occur annually within the four-year option periods.

VII. Government-Furnished Property (GFP)

None.

VIII. Applicable Standards

• Manufacturer specifications for Milli-Q® EQ 7000 system (ultrapure water quality:

resistivity 18.2 MΩ·cm @ 25°C, TOC <5 ppb, bacteria <1 CFU/mL with Millipak filter).

• Relevant industry standards: ASTM Type I water (or equivalent), ISO 3696 Grade 1, CLSI guidelines for lab water.

• Installation, service, and trade-in/disposal per MilliporeSigma guidelines, OSHA safety standards, EPA regulations for equipment disposal/recycling, and NOAA site-specific environmental/health/safety requirements (coastal corrosion considerations).

IX. Special Requirements

Contractor personnel must have manufacturer certification/training for Milli-Q® EQ series installation, service, and equipment removal/trade-in. System must integrate with existing lab infrastructure; any site modifications (including old system removal) require prior approval.

X. Required Knowledge and Experience:

Demonstrated experience installing, servicing, and removing/trading in Milli-Q® or equivalent ultrapure water systems in research laboratories. Familiarity with lab water purification in biological/environmental science settings, including safe handling/disposal of legacy equipment.

Ability to provide multi-year on-site preventive maintenance in a coastal research facility.