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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for the purchase and installation of two CitoPress 30 mounting presses at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, prepared by OBCA/PZIMB on December 22, 2025.

The contractor must deliver two CitoPress 30 mounting presses with specific configurations including two mounting units with 1.25-inch and 50mm cylinder diameters, and two sensitive options for handling fragile/porous specimens. The equipment must be capable of using multiple types of hot mount resins (powder and liquid), mounting two or more samples of varying diameters concurrently, and performing automatic load application, heating, and cooling without manual operator input. The presses must feature low-mass mounting units for fast heating and cooling, built-in application guides, preset cooling levels, display controls, and operate on 100-240V/50-60Hz power. The contractor is responsible for delivery and offloading to Building 3001 at Tinker AFB, installation with all necessary adjustments per Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications, performance verification demonstrating compliance with OEM specifications and SOW requirements, and on-site training for a minimum of six operators for one day at four hours per day. The contractor must notify the Government Point of Contact five business days prior to installation commencement. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday, 0700-1500, excluding federal holidays and base closures, with escort requirements for facility access.

The SOW includes extensive on-base requirements covering environmental protection and safety compliance with federal regulations, OSHA standards, Tinker AFB procedures, and hazardous materials management protocols. The contractor must provide certifications regarding hazardous material usage and waste generation, maintain usage logs, submit Safety Data Sheets for approval, comply with housekeeping and fire safety standards, complete Foreign Object Damage/Dropped Object Prevention training, obtain visitor passes, comply with POV and foreign national notification requirements, and follow emergency procedures and safety protocols established by base personnel.

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1 SCOPE. This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the effort required for the purchase of two

(2) each Mounting Press to include Delivery, Installation, Performance Verification, and Training in Building (3001), at Tinker Air Force Base, OK.

2 REQUIREMENTS

2.1 General. The Contractor shall provide to the Government Point of Contact (GPOC) the date that the Delivery, Installation, Performance Verification, and Training will begin five (5) business days prior to installation beginning. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all services, parts and components provided under this contract are in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions outlined in this SOW.

2.2 Item Description. Two Mounting Press shall meet the specifications as defined below:

Two (2) each, CitoPress 30

• Mounting units come in 6 sizes and are ordered separately

• Two cylinders

• Low mass mounting unit for fast heating and cooling

• Built in Hot Mounting Application Guide with automatic conversion of method parameters

• Store 2 customized methods

• Automatic detection of cylinder dimension

• Display and touch pad controls

• 3 preset cooling levels (Hi/Med/Lo)

• 1 x 100 240 V / 50 60 Hz

The presses must be capable of using multiple types of hot mount resins, both powder and liquid and must be capable of mounting 2 or more samples of varying diameters concurrently to keep up with current workload pace.

The presses must be capable of automatically applying load, heating, and cooling without manual operator input. The presses must be capable of handling delicate samples ideally with a preheat for the mold cavities and variable ram pressure. Both presses should have a 1.25" ram and a 50mm ram.

Two (2) each, Mounting unit, cylinder dia. 1 1/4 inch

• Consisting of heating/cooling unit, lower ram and top closure with upper ram. Cylinder 1 1/4 inch. For CitoPress 30, CitoPress 15 and CitoPress 5.1 x 100 240 V / 50 60 Hz

Two (2) each, Mounting unit, cylinder dia. 50mm

• Consisting of heating/cooling unit, lower ram and top closure with upper ram. Cylinder 50 mm. For CitoPress 30, CitoPress 15 and CitoPress 5.1 x 100 240 V / 50 60 Hz

Two (2) each, CitoPress Sensitive Option

• Sensitive option for CitoPress 10/ 20/ 15/ 30 (Serial no. required with order). Dual phase heating and pressure for fragile/porous specimens. Activated by unlock code

• The Contractor will require an escort for Building 3001 and within the Metallurgical Lab

• The Contractor shall provide Installation.

• The Contractor shall provide Performance Verification.

• The Contractor shall provide Training.

• The Contractor must meet all requirements outlined in accordance with (IAW) this SOW.

2.3 Contractor Requirements

• The Contractor shall deliver two (2) Mounting Press.

• The Contractor shall provide Delivery, Offloading, Installation, Performance Verification, and Training.

• The Contractor shall make all necessary adjustments to the two (2) Mounting Press until the item is fully operational in accordance with (IAW) the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and to what is stated in this Statement of Work (SOW).

2.4 Installation

2.4.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for equipment delivery to Building (location) at Tinker AFB, OK 73145. The Contractor shall be responsible for offloading equipment and moving equipment to installation area Building 3001, . The government shall provide power to the area that the two Mounting Press will be installed. The Contractor shall provide the incidentals services that is IAW the OEM’s specifications.

2.4.2 The government shall provide power, water and air within 25 feet of the two Mounting Press.

2.6 Two Mounting Press Performance Verification

After installation, the Contractor shall demonstrate that the two Mounting Press meets or exceeds all OEM specifications and the requirements listed in section 2.2 of this SOW.

Contractor shall be present for entirety of acceptance testing.

2.7 Training: The Contractor shall provide training on-site Tinker Air Force Base for no less than six (6) operators. Training shall be for one day, for four (4) hours per day and shall be specified in the Contractor’s proposal.

2.7.1 Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall perform the work required under this contract during the following days and hours: Monday through Friday, 0700 - 1500. If work hours are required outside the hours stated, the Contractor shall contact the Government POC for approval from the CO. Upon approval from the CO, the SME or GPOC escort Contractor personnel at all times.

2.7.2 These dates and hours exclude Federal Holidays, base closures due to inclement weather, and furlough days, as applicable.

3.0 On-Base Requirements

3.1 Environmental Protection & Safety: The Contractor shall be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, instructions and requirements regarding environmental protection and occupational safety and health. The Contractor shall comply with any laws, instructions, or regulation changes during the term of this contract.

Contractors shall be compliant Tinker Air Force Base (TAFB) Supplement to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 32-7086, “Hazardous Materials Management”, Tinker AFB procedures per Tinker Air Force Base Hazardous Waste Management Plan (TAFB HWMP), and Complex procedures per Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) Sup to AFI 32-7086, “Hazardous Material Management” and OC-ALCI 32-101 “Air Quality Record Keeping Procedure”. Publications are available digitally on e-Publishing website at www.e-publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering.

3.1.2 Hazardous Material (HAZMAT): If no HAZMAT will be brought on base or used in performance on this contract, the Contractor shall certify “No HAZMAT will be brought on base” or “No HAZMAT Usage” by official correspondence. This certification shall be provided to the COR within ten (10) days after award. Upon COR receipt of the certification, the requirements of this section no longer apply. Appropriate penalties for the Contractor, or administrative and disciplinary action for the later shall be assessed if found in violation of above certification.

The Contractor shall not store chemicals or hazardous material (HAZMAT) on Tinker AFB. Contractors shall be compliant with HAZMAT management procedures per Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) Supplement to AFI 32-7086, “Hazardous Materials Management”. The Contractor shall maintain a log of all HAZMAT that is used on base. This usage log shall be provided to the COR monthly, the last business day of each month, or when the required work is completed. The COR will forward the records to the Unit Environmental Coordinator (UEC) no later than the fourth (4th) day of the following month or the first (1st) subsequent business day.

3.1.3 Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Labeling: Upon COR receipt of the “No HAZMAT Usage” certification, the requirements of this section no longer apply.

The Contractor shall not transport, ship, or use any chemical, material or substance used in the performance of this PWS on Tinker AFB before written approval is provided by 72 ABW/CEIE, Natural Infrastructure Management (Environmental Compliance). The Contractor shall submit to the COR, ten (10) calendar days after contract award date all Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and a completed OC-ALC Form 152, SDS Information Sheet. The Contractor shall receive approval from the COR prior to shipping any chemical, material, or substance to Tinker AFB. A copy of the manufacturer SDS shall accompany the shipment. Contractor shall comply with the effective dates for SDS requirements IAW the Occupational Safety and Health Administrations (OSHA) Hazardous Communication Standard, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 1910.1200. The Contractor shall ensure containers of hazardous chemicals are labeled with the following information, prior to shipping to Tinker AFB IAW OSHA Hazardous Communication Standard, Title 29, CFR Part

1910.1200 (2012): product identifier; signal word; hazard statement(s); precautionary statement(s); pictogram(s); and name, address and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party. The COR will forward all SDS submittals to 72 ABW/CEIE for approval. A current manufacturer SDS shall be submitted to the COR if the Contractor changes manufacturer or vendor for any chemicals that were prior approved. The Contractor shall maintain copies of manufacturer SDSs for all chemicals and SDSs shall be readily accessible at all times by Contractor personnel as well as government employees.

3.1.4 Hazardous Waste: If no HAZWASTE will be generated during performance of this contract, the Contractor shall certify “NO Hazardous Waste Generation” by official correspondence. This certification shall be provided to the COR within ten (10) days after award. Upon COR receipt of the “No Hazardous Waste Generation” certification, the requirements of this section no longer apply. Appropriate penalties for the Contractor, or administrative and disciplinary action for the later shall be assessed if found in violation of above certification.

The Contractor shall dispose of contaminated solid waste, spent or processed chemical solutions, used rags and hazardous waste in government furnished waste containers located in the shop or area the work is being performed. The Contractor shall notify the COR if the required waste containers are not available on site.

3.1.5 Discharges: Any discharges into Tinker’s industrial waste treatment plant (IWTP) or sanitary sewer shall be approved and done IAW Tinker Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit as instructed by 72 ABW/CEIE, Natural Infrastructure Management (Environmental Compliance). Notice of intent documentation shall be provided to the COR within ten (10) days after award. The COR will submit the required notice of intent documentation to the UEC for 72 ABW/CEIE approval. The Contractor shall not discharge into IWTP and sanitary sewer prior to approval issued by 72 ABW/CEIE. The Contractor shall maintain records of written approval issued by 72 ABW/CEIE for discharges into IWTP and sanitary sewer.

3.1.6 Off-Site Discharges: For discharges outside of Tinker AFB, the Contractor shall ensure wastewater discharges, that may contain pollutants resulting from any contracted service, go to a state or federal permitted treatment facility such as a municipal Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW). The Contractor shall provide official correspondence ten (10) calendar days after contract award date to the COR from the POTW that states the POTW is permitted for all pollutants that the Contractor may discharge during the contracted service.

3.1.7 Spills: Upon occurrence of any spill that could enter the storm system or cause any harmful environment effects, the Contractor shall immediately call 911 to report the incident. When possible, the Contractor shall use a base telephone to receive help from Tinker AFB 911. If using a cell phone, the Contractor shall request Tinker AFB 911. The Contractor shall immediately report all environmental violations to the COR and UEC. The Contractor shall provide five (5) copies of a typed or written report about the incident within four (4) clock hours as follows:

One (1) copy to CO, two (2) copies to the COR, a copy for UEC and one (1) copy for record. The format of the report shall be left up to the Contractor, but the report shall contain the following information:

1.) Name and contact number of person reporting the spill 2.) Date and time of incident 3.) Location and source of spill 4.) Substance or pollutant spilled 5.) Amount spilled and rate of discharge 6.) Any damages or injuries involved 7.) Extent of area impacted 8.) Potential hazards 9.) Actions taken 10.) Organizations contacted 11.) Remarks Section - that addresses the cause of the spill (e.g. human error, equipment, etc.) and whether 911 was called and which agencies responded.

3.1.8 Environmental Training: Upon COR receipt of the “No Hazardous Waste Generation” certification, the requirements of this section no longer apply.

Contractor personnel performing duties in the service of this PWS shall have training that acquaints the person with the details of Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations in 40 CFR 260 through 279; applicable State Laws and regulations; DoD, Air Force and local requirements. This training can be obtained through creditable training institutions or companies. All training shall be approved by 72 ABW/CEIE, Natural Infrastructure Management (Environmental Compliance). RCRA training is available at http://www.natlenvtrainers.com/RCRA-hazardous-waste.htm;

http://www.skillsoft.com/catalog/detail.asp?CourseCode=esh_sah_a34_sh_enus000000 and http://www.lion.com/Storing-Hazardous-Waste-for-LQGs at the Contractor’s expense. Prior to obtaining training, the Contractor shall provide the name of the training institution or company and course description to the COR for approval within ten (10) calendar days after contract award date. Once written approval is received from the COR, the Contractor shall provide the environmental training certificates for employees performing duties in the service of this PWS to the COR, within thirty (30) calendar days after contract award date. In addition to the required environmental training, Contractors shall be compliant with Tinker AFB procedures per TAFB HWMP, “Hazardous Waste Management”.

3.2 Reserved

3.3 Housekeeping: The Contractor shall keep the work areas clean and neat IAW industry standards, OSHA, fire and safety standards, and this SOW.

3.4 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and Dropped Object Prevention: Contractor personnel who work in or travel though areas near operational and production aircraft, engines, munitions, missiles, drones, space systems, support equipment, Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), trainers, and the Contactor personnel operating vehicles and equipment on flight lines, runways, taxiways, parking ramps, and in aircraft hangers and maintenance areas are required to receive the FOD/DOP training and to comply with AFI 36-2650, AFMC Supplement 1, paragraph 9.2., and A4.4.4. (Initial)/A4.4.5. (Refresher). The Contractor and Contractor personnel shall acknowledge

d. Periodically access the Department of State’s Trafficking in Person (TIP) website for updates and to view the latest reports. http://www.state.gov/g/tip

3.10 Commanders Safety Intent: The safety of everyone on Tinker AFB is our top priority. All Individuals must accept personal responsibility for safety and seek opportunities for improving the safety of our work environment. Everyone working on Tinker AFB is challenged to find, fix (if able) and report all hazards and near-misses. It is our shared duty to take every reasonable step and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health/safety of each Contractor and government employee.

3.11 Speak up for safety: Safety surety is an integral part of our overall goal of establishing a world class safety and health program. Our “Speak Out for Safety” initiative ensures a partnership with Contractors and government employees to further enhance safety to ensure we are looking out for all our partners and empowers all employees to actively participate in each other’s safety.

A safe workplace is everyone's business. As part of the contract team, military, civilian and Contractor personnel are empowered to Speak Out for Safety (S.O.S.) when they observe an unsafe act. Events that present imminent danger to personnel or catastrophic damage to property we empower our employees to intercede to ensure continued safe operations.

3.12 Communicating Hazards of Workplace (CHOW): Contractor’s onsite representative communicates all hazards being introduced to the worksite by the Contractor. This is accomplished prior to commencement of work and refreshed daily during performance, IAW Contractor’s Site Safety Plan.

3.13 Emergency Procedures: The Contractor personnel shall follow the direction of the Government personnel with regard to emergency procedures, such as fire, tornado, active shooter, bomb threats, or other emergencies. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to provide guidance and to establish procedures for its employees to respond to an emergency. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to account for their employees following an emergency evacuation. The Contractor personnel shall participate with the Government personnel in all fire and tornado drills at no additional cost to the Government.

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