SON SUPPLIES Biochar FY24.docx

STATEMENT OF NEED

SANTA FE NATIONAL CEMETERY

COMPOST ORDER

SUPPLIES AND PRICE/COSTS

Provide all necessary materials at Santa Fe National Cemetery. All material shall be in accordance Description/Specifications/Statement of Work, contained within this requirement.

Compost Material.

A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (NCA) requires Biochar Now Medium Particle 3MM or equivalent material at Santa Fe National Cemetery. The Santa Fe National Cemetery is located at 501 North Guadalupe in Santa Fe. The standards of conduct and appearance at this cemetery must reflect this nation’s concern for those interred there. For this reason, the Contractor’s strict adherence to the specifications is required and essential.

B. Need - Biochar Now Medium Particle 3MM or equivalent Order for Santa Fe National Cemetery to be used on Cemetery grounds as soil conditioner and fertilizer for the reclamation of Cemetery turf. Scope and mission of this compost order is to work towards and maintain shrine status at Santa Fe National Cemetery

C. Biochar Now Medium Particle 3MM - Biochar is a stable solid, rich in carbon that is made from organic waste material or biomass that is partially combusted in the presence of limited oxygen. The qualities that make up biochar vary depending upon the material that it comes from (feedstocks, i.e., timber slash, corn stalks, manure, etc.)

D. Certifications - Biochar Now Medium Particle 3MM must meet US EPA certifications and compliance.

E. Parameters - Please see appendix 1 (attached) for Biochar Now Medium Particle 3MM or equivalent.

F. Delivery - Vendor shall deliver 1250 1 cubic yard bags of Biochar Now Medium Particle 3MM or equivalent. 1250 1 cubic yard bags of Biochar Now Medium Particle 3MM or equivalent shall be delivered in full ten (10) days after receipt of order (ARO).

G. QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. The Government will evaluate the vendors materials under this contract in accordance with the work statement. All surveillance observations will be recorded by the Government. When an observation indicates defective materials, the COR will complete a discrepancy report and send it to the contracting officer and the contractor by e-mail and or fax. The discrepancy reports will be used to establish documentation for non-satisfactorily completed in accordance with the Material Statement which will result in a reduction of the price in the Schedule.

2. Material Evaluation Meetings: The contract manager may be required to meet with the COR and Contracting Officer at the beginning and completion of contracted materials.

H. ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES

1. Based upon satisfactory completion and final inspection and acceptance of all materials in accordance with the Statement of Need., the Vendor shall be paid in arrears by Government Purchase Order and after receipt of a properly prepared invoice.

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the contract covering inspection and acceptance, any materials found to be unsatisfactorily shall be corrected at no additional cost to the VA/NCA.

3. Vendor shall specify a point of contact (with phone number) as the designated contact for VA/NCA and the parties shall meet as needed. The point of contact can be reached during normal business hours and off-duty hours.

Appendix 1

Material Safety Data Sheet U.S. Department of Labor May be used to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, (Non-Mandatory Form) 29 CFR 1910.1200. This Standard must be Form Approved consulted for specific requirements.

OMB No. 1218-0072

IDENTITY (As Used on Label and List) Biochar Other may label as: Charcoal; Activated Carbon;

Semi-Activated Carbon; Agrichar Section I

Manufacturer's Name Biochar Now Emergency Telephone Number In an emergency call 911 – 970.593.9100

970.593.9100

9/11/12

Signature of Preparer (optional)

Section II - Hazard Ingredients/Identity Information

(optional) wood chip based carbon [no paint or stain]

>85%

Wood chip based [soluble and non-soluble] ash

<15%

Water

<5%

Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics

note that bulk density differs and biochar will float for some hours prior to taking on water and sinking

Solubility in Water Insoluble in Water

Appearance and Odor Color is gray to black, predominantly black, Odorless

Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

No Data Found

UEL

No Data Found

Extinguishing Media Water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards Fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, and in the presence of an ignition source is a potential dust explosion hazard. Minimum explosible concentration 0.140 g/l

A document titled “Coal dust explosion hasards” by CLETE R. STEPHAN P.E can be accessed online at http://www.msha.gov/s&hinfo/techrpt/p&t/coaldust.pdf

Section V - Reactivity Data

Conditions to Avoid

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid)

Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts Fire will produce CO and CO2

Hazardous Polymerization

Conditions to Avoid

Will Not Occur X

Avoid high temperatures and O2 Also avoid listed conditions to avoid above

Section VI - Health Hazard Data

eye protection is recommended Ingestion, use reparatory filters to not ingest, do not ingest.

Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic)

Prolonged inhalation of excessive dust may produce pulmonary disorders.

Low amounts of char contact should only produce mild irritation which can be corrected with rinsing with water.

with more volatile product then is contained in biochar OSHA Regulated OSHA does not regulate activated carbon or biochar. OSHA does report that after activated carbon is used to adsorb vapors that carbon may pose a fire risk

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure

Redness, irritation

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Emergency and First Aid Procedures

Remove person from contact, rinse with warm, use of soap and wash cloth will remove char from skin. Avoid contact with eyes and lungs with eye and respiratory protection if contacted rinse and/or flush with water

Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use

Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled

If dust is airborne remove sources of ignition, ventilate area, wear appropriate personal protective equipment including long pants and sleeves, eye protection and respirator (P100 type). Reduce airborne dust with water. Use non sparking tools and equipment. Spent product may absorb other products in that environment.

Waste Disposal Method

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may

Precautions to Be taken in Handling and Storing Avoid sending product airborne in a confined environment. Wet carbon can deplete oxygen from the air avoid confined or non-ventilated spaces.

Other Precautions change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.

Respiratory Protection (Specify Type) P100 Filters with or without VOC Control Ventilation YES Local Exhaust Special A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area Mechanical (General) Other

Section VIII - Control Measures Protective Gloves YES Eye Protection YES (goggle or side shield types) Other Protective Clothing or Equipment long sleeves, pants, closed toed shoe Work/Hygienic Practices

Section IX - Special Precautions Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storing

Other Precautions Each MSDS must be reviewed for correctness and completeness every three years.

Reviewed by Jonah G Levine Reviewed by 9/11/12

Account No:

Batch:

JUN 21 D

CODE:

BioChar IBI James Gaspard Biochar NOW!

2409 Lake Drive Loveland, CO 80538 Date Received: 6/24/2021 Sample ID: CC-June 2021 Lab ID. Number: 1060686-01 Dry Basis Unless Stated: Range Units Method Moisture (time of analysis) 1.5 % wet wt. ASTM D1762-84 (105c) Bulk Density 8.8 lb/cu ft Organic Carbon 87.4 % of total dry mass Dry Combust-ASTM D 4373 Hydrogen/Carbon (H:C) 0.48 0.7 Max Molar Ratio H dry combustion/C(above) Total Ash 2.1 % of total dry mass ASTM D-1762-84 Total Nitrogen 0.53 % of total dry mass Dry Combustion pH value 8.93 units 4.11USCC:dil. Rajkovich Electrical Conductivity (EC20 w/w) 0.136 dS/m 4.10USCC:dil. Rajkovich Liming (neut. Value as-CaCO3) 1.5 %CaCO3 AOAC 955.01 Carbonates (as-CaCO3) 0.75 %CaCO3 ASTM D 4373 Butane Act. 5.5 g/100g dry ASTM D 5742-95 Surface Area Correlation 308 m2/g dry G All units mg/kg dry unless stated: Range of Reporting Particle Size Distribution Results Max. Levels Limit (ppm) Method Results Units Method Arsenic (As) ND 13 to 100 0.44 J < 0.5mm 0.0 percent F Cadmium (Cd) ND 1.4 to 39 0.18 J 0.5-1mm 0.0 percent F Chromium (Cr) 0.59 93 to 1200 0.44 J 1-2mm 0.0 percent F Cobalt (Co) ND 34 to 100 0.44 J 2-4mm 0.0 percent F Copper (Cu) 30.3 143 to 6000 0.44 J 4-8mm 0.0 percent F Lead (Pb) 2.0 121 to 300 0.18 J 8-16mm 18.1 percent F Molybdenum (Mo) ND 5 to 75 0.44 J 16-25mm 81.9 percent F Mercury (Hg) ND 1 to 17 0.001 EPA 7471 25-50mm 0.0 percent F Nickel (Ni) 0.57 47 to 420 0.44 J >50mm 0.0 percent F Selenium (Se) ND 2 to 200 0.89 J Basic Soil Enhancement Properties Zinc (Zn) 181 416 to 7400 0.89 J Total (K) 1422 mg/kg E Boron (B) ND Declaration 4.43 TMECC Total (P) 324 mg/kg E Chlorine (Cl) 92.3 Declaration 20.0 TMECC Ammonia (NH4-N) 2.1 mg/kg A Sodium (Na) 582 Declaration 442.6 E Nitrate (NO3-N) 1.0 mg/kg A Iron (Fe) 210 Declaration 22.1 E Organic (Org-N) 5280 mg/kg Calc.

Manganese (Mn) 164 Declaration 0.44 J Volatile Matter 19.1 percent dw D

* "ND" stands for "not detected" which means the result is below the reporting limit.

Method A Rayment & Higginson G Butane Activity Surface Area Correlation Based on McLaughlin, Shields, Jagiello, D ASTM D1762-84 & Thiele's 2012 paper: Analytical Options for Biochar Adsorption and Surface Area

E EPA3050B/EPA 6010 J EPA3050B/EPA 6020

F ASTM D 2862 Granular Analyst: Nik Zumberge International BioChar Initiative (IBI) Laboratory Tests for Certification Program