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Nashville District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Navigation and Hydropower Plant Facilities & Equipment

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Supply of Fuel, Lubricants, and Other Miscellaneous Products

I. GENERAL. This specification includes descriptions of supplies to be furnished to the Nashville District Corps of Engineers’ navigation fleet, navigation locks, and hydropower plants. Vendor shall provide diesel fuel, oils, lubricants, and other products such as gear oil, hydraulic fluids, anti-freeze, solvents, degreasers, cleaners, and other related supplies to the projects located on the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers. Individual purchases including specific quantity, delivery location, and points of contact shall be executed as Call Orders in accordance with this Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The vendor shall provide request for payment to the authorized receiver(s) at the point of delivery.

II. SECURITY.

General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures— this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel.

In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on DoD property in the US shall be vetted by the District Security Office using the National Crime database and Terrorist Screening Database. Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

Background Investigation Requirements: Since this is a delivery and/or supply requirement only, there are no investigation requirements for vetting purposes.

However, the Contractor(s) will be escorted at all times inside the restricted delivery area.

Pre-Screen Candidates Using E-Verify: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

III. SUSTAINABILITY. Products provided by the Contractor per this BPA Agreement shall be in accordance with the guidance on EPA-designated recovered material products and the USDA-designated bio preferred program to the furthest extent possible. Refer to the following websites. However, note that the product requirements included in the specifications herein shall take precedence over the sustainability guidance.

https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml

IV. REFERENCES. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM D92 (2012a) Standard Test Method for Flash and

Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester

ASTM D97 (2017b) Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml

ASTM D130 (2018) Standard Test Method for

Corrosiveness to Copper from Petroleum Products by Copper Strip Test

ASTM D445 (2017a) Standard Test Method for Kinematic

Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (and the Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)

ASTM D664 (2018; E 2018) Standard Test Method for

Acid Number of Petroleum Products by Potentiometric Titration

ASTM D665 (2014; E 2015) Standard Test Method for Rust-Preventing Characteristics of Inhibited Mineral Oil in the Presence of Water

ASTM D892 (2013; E 2016) Standard Test Method for

Foaming Characteristics of Lubricating Oils

ASTM D943 (2017) Standard Test Method for Oxidation Characteristics of Inhibited Mineral Oils

ASTM D1401 (2018a) Standard Test Method for Water

Separability of Petroleum Oils and Synthetic Fluids

ASTM D2270 (2010; R 2016) Standard Practice for

Calculating Viscosity Index from Kinematic Viscosity at 40 and 100°C

ASTM D2272 (2014a) Standard Test Method for Oxidation

Stability of Steam Turbine Oils by Rotating Pressure Vessel

ASTM D3427 (2015) Standard Test Method for Air

Release Properties of Hydrocarbon Based Oils

ASTM D4057 (2012) Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products

ASTM D4177 (2016; E 2017) Standard Practice for

Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products

ASTM D6304 (2016) Standard Test Method for

Determination of Water in Petroleum Products, Lubricating Oils, and Additives by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration

ASTM D7155 (2011) Standard Practice for Evaluating Compatibility of Mixtures of Turbine Lubricating Oils

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION (ISO)

ISO 4406 (2017) Hydraulic Fluid Power - Fluids - Method for Coding the Level of Contamination by Solid Particles

ISO 9001 (2008; Corr 1 2009) Quality Management

Systems- Requirements

ISO 11171 (2016) Hydraulic Fluid Power - Calibration of Automatic Particle Counters for Liquids

ISO/IEC 17025 (1999) General Requirements for the

Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories

V. DELIVERY SCHEDULE AND LOCATION. Delivery schedule and location will be coordinated with on-site point of contact (POC) for each call order. The contractor shall provide all related equipment/items/materials required for delivery to the Nashville District fleet and/or Navigation and Hydropower Projects on the Cumberland and Tennessee River systems. Deliveries shall be at one or more of the following locations:

Barkley Lock 758 Barkley Dam Road Grand Rivers, KY 42045

Barkley Power Plant

8439 US HWY 62 W

Kuttawa, KY 42055-9754

Center Hill Power Plant

270 Lancaster Road Lancaster, TN 38569-5210

Cheatham Lock

1799 Cheatham Dam Road Ashland City, TN 37015

Cheatham Power Plant 2250 Cheatham Power Plant Road Charlotte, TN 37036-5058

Chickamauga Lock

5532 Trailhead Drive Chattanooga, TN 37415

Cordell Hull Lock

150 Corps Lane Carthage, TN 37030

Cordell Hull Power Plant

150 Corps Lane Carthage, TN 37030-9801

Dale Hollow Power Plant 305 Powerhouse Road Celina, TN 38551-9711

Fort Loudoun Lock

6699 HWY 321 S

Lenoir City, TN 37772

General Joe Wheeler Lock

100 HWY 101

Rogersville, AL 35652

Guntersville Lock

3780 Guntersville Dam Road Grant, AL 35747

J. Percy Priest Power Plant

3778 Bell Road.

Nashville, TN 37217

Kentucky Lock

265 Kentucky Lock Road Grand Rivers, KY 40245

Laurel Power Plant

2060 Power Plant Road London KY. 40744-9737

Martins Fork Lake

5965 HWY 987

Smith, KY 40831

Melton Hill Lock

6699 HWY 321 S

Lenoir City, TN 37772

Nickajack Lock 3490 TVA Road Jasper, TN 37347

Old Hickory Lock 1188 Cinder Road Old Hickory, TN 37138

Old Hickory Power Plant

10 Power Plant Road Hendersonville, TN 37075-3465

Pickwick Landing Lock

850 Carolina Lane Counce, TN 38326

Watts Bar Lock 185 Watts Bar Landing Lane Decatur, TN 37322

Wheeler Lock

100 HWY 100

Rogersville, AL 35652

Wilson Lock

100 Geothals Drive Florence, AL 35630-3999

Wolf Creek Power Plant

980 Power Plant Road Jamestown, KY 42629-6501

VI. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS. This specification includes descriptions of the supply, delivery and testing of diesel fuel, turbine oil, lubrication oil for the Nashville Corps of Engineers Navigation Fleet, Navigation Locks, and Hydropower Plants. The Contractor shall also provide other petroleum products, oils, lubricants, other liquid products such as gear oil, hydraulic fluids, anti-freeze, solvents, degreasers, cleaners, etc.

1. DIESEL FUEL: Diesel fuel for river boats will be Class 2 off-road use non-tax fuel with fuel additive (algae treatment) and shall be Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) In accordance with EPA, Tier 4 Rules. Deliveries on or around waterways shall be performed in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulated processes and procedures, Reference: 33 CFR parts 154, 155, and 156. The fleet requirements include providing refueling services at various locations along the Cumberland and Tennessee River systems. Each delivery shall be coordinated in advance with the boat pilot or on-site POC.

2. TURBINE OIL: This specification requires a blend of virgin petroleum-based stocks plus additives, including zinc-free and chlorine-free rust and oxidation (R&O) inhibited mineral oils for use in hydraulic turbine and generator bearings, Kaplan turbine hubs, hydraulic-turbine governors, and other applications, where high grade turbine oil having anti-corrosion, anti-oxidation, and anti-foaming properties is required.

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1) DEGRADATION

The physical and chemical properties of the oil must not be degraded or changed from the specified values by filtration through two-micron mechanical type filters, by centrifugal purification, two-micron coalescing filters, balanced charge agglomeration or by vacuum type purifier, all of which have been designed for turbine oil.

2) HOMOGENEITY

Additive agents should remain uniformly distributed throughout the oil at all temperatures above the pour point and up to 120 degrees C. When the oil is cooled below the pour point, it must regain homogeneity while standing at temperatures of 5 degrees C above the pour point and retain clear and bright appearance.

3) COMPATIBILITY

Prior to the addition of new oil, the Contractor shall test the new and in-service oil for compatibility. The testing shall be performed in accordance with ASTM D7155 test. The test shall be performed with the following ratios, 100 percent new oil, 90 percent new oil 10 percent old oil, 50 percent new oil 50 percent old oil, 90 percent old oil 10 percent new oil and 100 percent old oil.

B. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE:

Should the Contractor fail to provide the required submittals, or in event of a failed test, the Government reserves the right to reject the oil delivery. The Contractor shall dispose of the rejected oil and provide a replacement at no additional expense to the Government.

C. SUBMITTALS FOR GOVERNMENT APPROVAL:

The Contractor shall submit five (5) copies of the certified testing data for approval 30 days before the oil delivery.

SUBMITTAL 1 - DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING PLAN:

Deliver the turbine oil to the location(s) specified and according to the delivery requirements herein.

1) OIL DELIVERY TRUCK/VESSEL CLEANING METHODS:

Submit for approval the methods which will be used to clean oil delivery trucks/vessels and the qualifications of the truck/vessel cleaning company. Government representative shall be notified per each event with the opportunity to attend. Include a description of how the cleaning procedure results in zero residue and therefore minimizes risk of contamination of new oil. Include a description of what documentation will be offered to serve as certification that a delivery truck/vessel was cleaned. Cleaning methods must include but not be limited to the following steps or approved equivalent procedure. Once the delivery truck/vessel, hoses, and pump(s) have been cleaned the first time per these specifications, if no products other than the approved oil have been transported by this equipment as evidenced by the manifests, then additional cleaning is not needed between loads.

2) OIL DELIVERY TRUCK/VESSEL CLEANING:

a. Drain each compartment and discharge line.

b. Use clean unused #2 diesel fuel in the cleaning process, using either spinner ball or spray head.

c. For single-compartment trucks/vessels, place 50 to 60 gallons of clean diesel fuel into the compartment. For triple-compartment trucks/vessels, place 10-15 gallons of clean diesel fuel into each compartment.

d. Attach spinner ball or spray head to man-way on top of compartment. Attach the discharge hose to the discharge port of the compartment. Circulate the diesel fuel through the discharge hose to the spinner ball or spray head.

Repeat this for a minimum of 30 minutes. If there are multiple discharge ports, clean each discharge port (i.e., circulate the diesel fuel through each discharge port during the cleaning process).

e. After cleaning process is complete, discharge the diesel fuel through the discharge hose to a proper container.

f. After cleaning, the compartment should be free of residual product, emulsion, dirt, strong odor, or foreign debris.

g. After cleaning, drain all discharge ports on the transport, including all manifold points of discharge and all internal valves opened, and check for residual product or diesel fuel. Slight elevation of the transport front will facilitate drainage. Total residual diesel fuel remaining in the entire transport must not be more than 5 gallons.

h. Use a nitrogen or dry compressed-air blowdown.

3. ONBOARD HOSE CLEANING:

a. Drain and flush all hoses used to deliver product with clean diesel fuel.

Inspect, and repeat as needed until clean.

b. Drain diesel fuel from hoses and blow dry with nitrogen or air.

4. ONBOARD PUMP CLEANING:

a. Clean pump to be visibly free of dirt, water, or other contamination.

b. Pump a minimum of 4 gallons of new ISO 68 turbine oil. Turbine oil used for pump flushing may be of any viscosity.

SUBMITTAL 2 - OIL TEST INDEPENDENT LABORATORY QUALIFICATIONS:

The Contractor shall submit independent laboratory qualifications of the proposed oil testing laboratory. The laboratory must be independent of Mobil and the Contractor. The laboratory must be ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025 and 10CFR50 Appendix B certified, must have a minimum of 10 years of experience performing the compatibility testing and chemical and physical characteristics testing required in these specifications, and must specialize in oil analysis for hydroelectric power generation.

SUBMITTAL 3 - TESTING OF CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

At the conclusion of the Turbine Oil Oxidation Stability Test (TOST), the measured Acid Number (AN) should be 0.5 or less. In addition, at that point, the oil and water phases will be examined for evidence of sludge and catalyst metal corrosion. Permitted maximum level of total sludge in the oil after 1000 hours is 50 mg/kg.

The Contractor shall submit certified test data indicating conformance to the chemical and physical characteristics and testing results established in

TABLE 1.

TABLE 1: CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS FOR RUST AND OXIDATION (R&O)

INHIBITED ISO 68 & 100 TURBINE OILS

Chemical and Physical Characteristics Requirements ISO 68

Oil Requirements ISO 100 Oil

Test Method

Viscosity at 40 C, centistokes (cSt) 65 - 70 95 - 102 ASTM D445 Viscosity Index, minimum 98 95 ASTM D2270 Flash Point, minimum, C (F) 204 (400) 210 (410) ASTM D92 Pour Point, maximum, C (F) -9 (16) -9 (16) ASTM D97 Acid Number (AN) mg KOH/g, maximum 0.15 0.15 ASTM D664 Oxidation Stability by Rotating Pressure Vessel Oxidation Test (RPVOT), minutes, minimum

500 500 ASTM D2272

Oxidation Characteristics, mg KOH/g, max 0.5* 0.5* ASTM D943 Rust Preventive Characteristics, Procedures "A" and "B"

Pass Pass ASTM D665

Water Content, parts per million (ppm), max 250 250 ASTM D6304 Water Separability of Petroleum Oil 40-40-0 (30) 40-40-0 (60) ASTM D1401 Corrosion from Oil by Copper Strip Tarnish Test

Class 1 Class 1 ASTM D130

Foaming characteristics after 5 minutes blowing period:

SUBMITTAL 4 – COMPATIBILITY TESTING:

1) Prior to delivery:

a. The contractor shall provide one-gallon sample(s) of the oil to the Government at least thirty days prior to delivery.

b. The Government will provide a one-gallon sample(s) of in-service oils for compatibility testing. Compatibility testing shall be independently conducted on the samples. The Government will not purchase the oil if incompatibility is found by the test.

2) Upon delivery:

a. At the point of oil delivery, the Contractor shall obtain samples in a manner specified in ASTM D4057 or ASTM D4177, and perform such tests as are necessary to determine whether the oil meets the specifications values listed in TABLE 1. Contractor may submit a single gallon of evenly mixed oil from all containers if desired -e.g., if oil is delivered by a tanker truck with one extra tank, a single gallon, comprised of a half-gallon from the truck, and a half-gallon from the extra tank, may be submitted rather than two separate gallons.

b. This testing is required for each delivery of oil; differentiate the samples using an identifier such as a delivery date on the sample container. The delivered oil must remain in a storage tank (if applicable) and cannot be used until the test results are received from the laboratory.

3. Lubricating oil: Mineral oil or synthetic hydrocarbon as recommended in ANSI/AGMA 6113, AGMA 6013 or AGMA 6123 or as otherwise specified for the given ambient temperature. The lubricant shall be suitable for the entire temperature range without change of lubricant. Lubricant additives shall be used as recommended by the reducer manufacturer. Lubricant shall also be suitable for use with the backstop. Lubricant used for the hydrodynamic thrust bearing shall be suitable for the bearing. Catalog data of the proposed lubricant shall be submitted for approval.

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1) PROPERTIES

Provide Lubricating oil which is a blend of virgin petroleum-based stocks plus additives, free of zinc and chlorine, resulting in high-grade

Sequence 1, foam volume in ml, maximum 100 100 ASTM D892 (Option "A" excluded) Sequence 2, foam volume in ml, maximum 50 50

Sequence 3, foam volume in ml, maximum 100 100 Foaming characteristics after 10 minutes settling period:

Sequence 1, foam volume in ml, maximum 10 10 ASTM D892 (Option "A" excluded) Sequence 2, foam volume in ml, maximum 0 0 Sequence 3, foam volume in ml, maximum 10 10 Air Release Properties, minutes, max. 30 60 ASTM D3427 Cleanliness, ISO Code Particle Count, particle sizes of greater than 4, 6, and 14 m (c)

17/15/12(c) 17/15/12(c) ISO 4406 (ISO 11171 Cal)

Appearance Clear and Bright

Clear and Bright

Visual Observation

Lubricating oil having properties meeting or exceeding those recommended by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or as otherwise specified within the contract. Chemical and physical characteristics of oil must meet or exceed the recommendations of the OEM. Determine oil characteristics by appropriate test methods.

2) CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The chemical and physical characteristics of the lubricating oil must be established by the appropriate standards for the type, grade, and use of the product. Submit certified test data for Government review and approval. Test the lubricant for cleanliness and water content and submit results for Government approval. The partial count shall not exceed 17/15/12 and water content shall be less than 250 ppm.

3) DEGRADATION

The physical and chemical properties of the oil must not be degraded or changed from the specified values by filtration through two-micron mechanical type filters, by centrifugal purification, two-micron coalescing filters, balanced charge agglomeration or by vacuum type purifier, all of which have been designed for lubricating oil.

4) HOMOGENEITY

Additive agents should remain uniformly distributed throughout the oil at all temperatures above the pour point and up to 120 degrees C. When the oil is cooled below the pour point, it must regain homogeneity while standing at temperatures of 5 degrees C above the pour point and retain clear and bright appearance.

5) COMPATIBILITY

Prior to the addition of new oil, the Contractor shall test the new and in-service oil for compatibility. Compatibility testing shall be performed in accordance with ASTM D7155 test. The test shall be performed with the following ratios, 100 percent new oil, 90 percent new oil 10 percent old oil, 50 percent new oil 50 percent old oil, 90 percent old oil 10 percent new oil and 100 percent old oil.

B. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE:

Should the Contractor fail to provide the required submittals, or in event of a failed test, the Government reserves the right to reject the oil

The Contractor shall submit five (5) copies of the certified testing data for approval 30 days before the oil delivery.

Deliver the lubricating oil to the location(s) specified and according to the delivery requirements herein.

1) Storage Method:

Lubricating oil shall be delivered in new, clean drums or totes and be sealed to prevent the ingress of foreign objects, insects, rodents, or fluid.

SUBMITTAL 2 – COMPATIBILITY TESTING:

1) Prior to delivery, the contractor shall test the oil or a sample blend for all chemical and physical characteristics for the type, grade, and use of the oil.

2) The Contractor shall provide the certified test results prior to shipment.

4. Insulating oil: The insulating oil for general applications for liquid-filled electrical equipment, which are manufactured from mineral crude, which may be either naphthenic, which has a very low naturally occurring n-paraffin wax content, or paraffinic, which contain substantial n-paraffins.

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1) PROPERTIES

The grade of insulating oil furnished shall be produced from a predominately naphthenic base crude petroleum, shall be new, and shall be specifically prepared and refined for use in electrical equipment as an insulating and cooling medium. Except for the oxidation inhibitor, the insulating oil shall be free from additives of every kind, either natural or synthetic.

2) CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The chemical and physical characteristics of the insulating oil must be established by the appropriate standards for the type, grade, and use of the product. Submit certified test data for Government review and approval. Test the lubricant for cleanliness and water content and submit results for Government approval. The insulating oil provided shall have all tests performed per the requirements of ASTM D 3487, Table 2, Type

II, with an oxidation inhibitor content of between 0.27 and 0.30 percent by mass, prior to shipment. In addition to the requirements listed in ASTM D 3487 Table 2, the water content during final filling and assembly shall not exceed 20 parts-per-million (ppm) as tested in accordance with ASTM D 1533. The Government, at point of delivery, may draw samples in accordance with ASTM sampling standards, for testing to determine whether the oil meets the specifications. Oil so tested and failing to meet the requirements will be removed and replaced by, and at the expense of, the Contractor.

A The value shown represents current knowledge.

B It is common practice to specify a lower or higher pour point, depending upon climatic conditions.

C These limits by Test Method D1816 are applicable only to as received new oil (see Appendix X2.2.1.2). A new processed oil should have minimum breakdown strengths of 28 kV and 56 kV for a

0.04 in. (1.02 mm) or 0.08 in. (2.03 mm) gap respectively.

D Currently available oils vary in impulse strength. Some users prefer oil of a 145 kV minimum for certain applications, while others accept oil with impulse strength as low as 130 kV for other applications.

E Furanic compounds, as determined by Test Method D5837, are useful for assessing the level of cellulose degradation that has occurred in oil impregnated paper systems. Specifying maximum allowable furan levels in new oils for this purpose should be by agreement between user and supplier.

TABLE 2: ASTM D3487-09 INSULATING OIL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS

PROPERTY

LIMIT

ASTM Test Method Type I Type II

Physical:

Aniline point, °C, min 63A 63A D611 Color, max 0.5 0.5 D1500 Flash point, min, °C 145 145 D92 Interfacial tension at 25°C, min, dynes/cm 40 40 D971 Pour point, max, °C -40B -40B D97 Relative Density (Specific gravity), 15°C/15°C max 0.91 0.91 D1298 Viscosity, max, cSt (SUS) at:

100°C 3.0 (36) 3.0 (36) D445 or D88 40°C 12.0 (66) 12.0 (66) 0°C 76.0 (350) 76.0 (350) Visual examination Clear and bright Clear and bright D1524 Electrical:

Dielectric breakdown voltage at 60 Hz:

Disk electrodes, min, kV 30 30 D877 VDE electrodes, min, kV 0.040-in. (1.02-mm) gap 20C 20C

D1816 0.080-in. (2.03-mm) gap 35C 35C Dielectric breakdown voltage, impulse conditions

145D 145D D3300

25°C, min, kV, needle negative to sphere grounded, 1-in. (25.4-mm) gap Gassing tendency, max, µL/min +30 +30 D2300 Dissipation factor (or power factor), at 60 Hz max, %: D924 25°C 0.05 0.05 100°C 0.30 0.30 Chemical:E

Oxidation stability (acid-sludge test) D2440

72 h:

% sludge, max, by mass 0.15 0.1 Total acid number, max, mg KOH/g 0.5 0.3

164 h:

% sludge, max, by mass 0.3 0.2 Total acid number, max, mg KOH/g 0.6 0.4 Oxidation stability (rotating bomb test), min, minutes --- 195 D2112 Oxidation inhibitor content, max, % by mass 0.08F 0.3 D4768 or D2668G Corrosive sulfur noncorrosive D1275 Water, max, ppm 35 35 D1533

Neutralization number, total acid number, max, mg 0.03 0.03 D974

KOH/g PCB content, ppm not detectable not detectable D4059

F Provisions to purchase totally uninhibited oil shall be negotiated between producer and user.

G Both 2,6-ditertiary-butyl para-cresol (DBPC/BHT) and 2,6-ditertiary butylphenol (DBP) have been found to be suitable oxidation inhibitors for use in oils meeting this specification.

Preliminary studies indicate both Test Methods D2668 and D4768 are suitable for determining concentration of either inhibitor or their mixture.

3) COMPATIBILITY

Prior to the addition of new oil, the Contractor shall test the new and in-service oil for compatibility. Compatibility testing shall be performed in accordance with ASTM D3455 test.

B. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE:

Should the Contractor fail to provide the required submittals, or in event of a failed test, the Government reserves the right to reject the oil

The Contractor shall submit five (5) copies of the certified testing data for approval 30 days before the oil delivery.

Deliver the lubricating oil to the location(s) specified and according to the delivery requirements herein.

2) Storage Method:

Lubricating oil shall be delivered in new, clean drums or totes and be sealed to prevent the ingress of foreign objects, insects, rodents, or fluid.

SUBMITTAL 2 – COMPATIBILITY TESTING:

4) Prior to delivery, the contractor shall test the oil or a sample blend for all chemical and physical characteristics for the type, grade, and use of the oil. The Contractor shall provide the certified test results prior to shipment.

VII. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. CONDUCT OF CONTRACT EMPLOYEES: All contract employees and subcontractors shall always conduct themselves in a proper manner. No alcoholic or intoxicating beverages or substances or illegal drugs or controlled substances not prescribed by a physician shall be possessed, consumed, or be under the influence of any such substance while on Government property.

The Contractor shall remove from the site any individual whose continued employment is deemed by the appointed receiving agent to be contrary to the public interest or inconsistent with the best interests of the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers.

The Contracting Officer or the appointed receiving agent will require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site anyone who is incompetent or who endangers persons or property or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee’s ability to satisfactorily perform the work. Notification to the Contractor will be made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification will be verbal and will be confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No such removal, however, will reduce the Contractor's obligation to perform all work required under this contract and immediate replacement shall be made as required.

2. Damage or Loss of Contractor’s Supplies and Property: The Contractor is responsible for taking the action necessary to protect Contractor supplies, materials and equipment, and the personal property of Contractor employees from loss, damage or theft. The Government assumes no responsibility for theft, damage, etc., of the above. All incidents of theft (or suspected theft) of contractor materials, supplies, or equipment from project lands shall be reported to the Project Representative.

Please ensure ALL reports of theft, suspected theft, vandalism, or ANY crime of Government OR Contractor property, OR crime against/by Contractor personnel is forwarded to the District Security Office. This information is critical for threat and risk assessments and may assist in obtaining funds for additional security measures

TERMS AND AGREEMENTS

1 Description of Agreement: This Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is established to provide crane, aerial lift and equipment maintenance and repairs for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District on an “as-needed basis”, when requested by the authorized callers (as listed below).

2 Extent of Obligation: The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized calls placed against this Blanket Purchase Agreement.

3 Maximum Discounts: The prices to the Government will be as low as or lower than those charged your most favored customer, in addition to any discounts for prompt payment.

4 Purchase Limitations: Each BPA Call has a maximum limit of $2,500 by an Ordering Officer (Government Purchase Card Holder) and $250,000 maximum limit by a Contracting Officer.

5 Individuals Authorized to Purchase under the BPA: All Contracting Officers of the Nashville District’s Contracting Division are authorized to purchase under the BPA.

6 Delivery Tickets: All deliveries made under this agreement will be accompanied by delivery tickets or sales slips, in duplicate, and will show the following: Name of Supplier, Number of this Agreement, Date of Call, Itemized List of Supplies or Services Furnished, Quantity, Unit Price, and Extension of each less applicable discounts, and Date of Delivery or Shipment. The delivery ticket must be signed by the Government employee to whom delivery is made.

7 Invoices: An itemized invoice shall be submitted for all deliveries made. Invoices need not be supported by copies of delivery tickets.

Contractor will be paid for actual usage only.

8 Payment: Method of payment for services will be VISA or USACE Finance Center.

9. Request for Quote: Requests will be made orally or via email.

10. Cancellations/terminations: This Agreement may be cancelled/terminated in its entirety at no cost to either party. The party desiring to cancel/terminate this Agreement shall serve to the other party a written notice of such intent at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the effective date of the cancellation/termination. The parties agree that the cancellation shall have no effect on any Call not completed by the effective date of the cancellation/termination. The Contractor shall complete such Calls under the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

11. Applicability: The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be applicable to all BPA Calls issued citing this document.

12. Binding contract: Upon issuance of a BPA Call by an authorized individual, a binding contract shall be established between the Contractor and the Contracting Activity/Government. All vendors are cautioned that they are not to accept BPA Calls against the BPA from any individual that is not a Contracting or Ordering Officer with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District.

13. Non-Payment for Quotes: The Government shall not be liable for reimbursement of any Contractor quote preparation costs for this RFQ or any Call request issued for a BPA Call proposal under this Agreement, whether the request is funded or is issued under advance call request authority given to the Contracting Office.

14. BPA call order process: Upon identification of a requirement within the scope of this BPA, the Contracting Activity shall send a Request for Quote (RFQ) to the BPA holder. The RFQ will include Technical Specifications/Performance Work Statement (PWS) which will detail what is required, and when and where it is to be delivered. The BPA Holder (s) will respond to that RFQ. The basis for award will be included in each RFQ. Calls may be evaluated on price only or price and other factors to obtain the best value for the Government.

Individual call orders will also include Service Contract Wage Determinations and security requirements for the area where the service is to be performed.