09R0316 AMEND 0004.pdf

OMB Approval 2700-0042

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 5

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

0004 02 JUN 2009 SP0600-09-1213

6. ISSUED BY CODE SP0600 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE SP0600

DEFENSE ENERGY SUPPORT CENTER (DESC-MK)

BLDG 1621

1014 BILLY MITCHELL BLVD.

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78226-1859

BUYER: BARBARA M. PETERSON/210-925-2543

SEE BLOCK 6

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No. Street, county, State and ZIP: Code) () 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

SP0600-09-R-0316

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

2009 MAY 05

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning one (1) copy of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or

(c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATA SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and data specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

() A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH

IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return __ copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

BARBARA M. PETERSON

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

BY _____________________________

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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SP0600-09-R-0316

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A. The purpose of this amendment is to address questions from industry during the PreProposal Conference and the Site Visit held at Tobyhanna Army Depot ion 21 May 2009; and to make changes to the solicitation documents as a result of the questions and other developments.

B. The questions and answers submitted by industry and discussed at the Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit are as follows:

INDUSTRY QUESTION 1: What will be the normal operating times of the laser cutters?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Installed gaseous oxygen and nitrogen system shall be capable of supporting the TYAD around the clock (24 hours per day, 7 days per week operations). Contractors shall size the resulting liquid storage tanks appropriately to support the 24/7 operation of up to two cutters.

INDUSTRY QUESTION 2: Can a contractor install long-lead time items such as tanks last and install piping and other facility preparation items first?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, in fact due to the rather short period of time allowed for the facility preparation and the potential for freezing temperatures, installing piping and other long-lead construction items first and then installing the tanks just prior to performance would ensure the system was ready by the need date.

INDUSTRY QUESTION 3: Currently the measurements for usage are going to be based on gas measured at the point of usage which is the cutters. Why is it not liquid delivered to the tank? What will happen if the cutters are down for an inordinate period of time? During this downtime, contractor liquid product will be evaporating off in the tank while no gaseous product is being sold. Will the Government consider changing the RFP to liquid instead of gaseous products?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Based on comments received from industry during this Pre-Proposal Conference, the Government has agreed to change the point of usage from the gaseous meter at the cutter back to the liquid delivered to the tank. The measurements for usage will now be based on liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen delivered to the tank, respectively. Changes to the SOO and the Request for Proposal have been incorporated into this amendment.

INDUSTRY QUESTION 4: What is the unit of measure?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Request for Proposal currently has measurements in MC which is Thousand Standard Cubic Feet. With the changes discussed in Industry Question 3, the measurement used by DESC for the liquid would be Tons (TN) for both measurements. Changes to the Request for Proposal have been incorporated into this amendment.

INDUSTRY QUESTION 5: Will gas flow meters be required at each cutter (point of use) or can one for both units be used to verify gas usage?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: One gas flow meter for each line can be used for both cutters. However, with the change to liquid measurement mentioned in Industry Question 3 above, gas flow meters will no longer be required at the point of use to verify gas usage.

INDUSTRY QUESTION 6: Will tank telemetry be required on the bulk storage tanks?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, tank telemetry (wireless/solar) will be required on the bulk liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen storage tanks. Wireless/solar telemetry is required because a dedicated line is not available and would have several security concerns.

INDUSTRY QUESTION 7: What will be the re-fill point for the tanks?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The re-fill point for both tanks (liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen) is anticipated to be at the 30 percent full level.

INDUSTRY QUESTION 8: Will a Certificate of Conformance be utilized?

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GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: DESC will require a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for each shipment of liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen product delivered to the TYAD. A Certificate of Conformance (CoC) can be recommended by the assigned DESC Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) and authorized by the DESC Regional Quality Manager once the Contractor demonstrates a history of outstanding contract performance to the QAR.

INDUSTRY QUESTION 9: Will TYAD provide electrical and other utilities?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, electricity will be provided within 15 feet of the work site and other utilities will be provided as required. Water will not be provided.

INDUSTRY QUESTION 10: How will the transfer pipe be hung in the building?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The recommendation is to use a trapeze hanger system with struts to support the piping for the entire run inside the bay(s). However, the Contractor has the latitude to offer other approaches if there is a better way. Keeping in mind that installation of the pipes must be kept a safe distance from the natural gas line also running the length of the building.

INDUSTRY QUESTION 11: What will be the material required for the piping?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Insulated/wrapped copper tubing capable of meeting the system pressure requirements will be the required piping.

INDUSTRY QUESTION 12: Is there an issue with welding of pipe in the building?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, no open flames/sparks are allowed in the building during regular shift. If open flames/sparks will be present, then the Contractor will need to coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR)/Base Safety and comply with base safety requirements for open flames in the work area. Work with open flames may need to be performed during second or third shift.

INDUSTRY QUESTION 13: What are the system pressure requirements?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The system pressure requirements are as listed in the Statement of Objectives.

Gaseous nitrogen will be delivered between 350 to 400 PSI and gaseous oxygen will be delivered between 180 to 220

PSI.

INDUSTRY QUESTION 14: Will there be a requirement for a separate GN2 pipeline for beam path purge and what is the pressure requirement?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, if the installed laser cutter system requires a beam path purge, then a separate line will be required and it must be maintained at 30 PSI. A Contract Line Item Number will be added to the contract for this requirement. It will be exercised at award, if required.

INDUSTRY QUESTION 15: What will be the safe distance between equipment/tanks and the building itself?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: There shall be an 8-10 foot clearance between the vaporizing equipment/tanks and the building to prevent snow and ice that may fall from the roof from interfering with or damaging the equipment.

INDUSTRY QUESTION 16: Will extra shielding or protection for the piping be required?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, extra shielding/protection will be as needed to protect piping from hazards and fire protection/insulation at building penetration. If current wall penetration sites cannot be utilized, all new wall penetration locations will require a PVC sleeve (or equivalent) with plugging and wrapping/insulating the piping as necessary to fill any void areas. For information purposes, the make-up of the wall to be penetrated is block wall with exterior stucco.

INDUSTRY QUESTION 17: What will be the routing requirements for the piping from the tanks?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See attached drawings. The piping shall be first routed under the building platform, through the exterior wall and then elevated to allow routing along the facility ceiling area in the most direct route to the laser cutter locations. Keeping in mind that installation of the pipes must be kept a safe distance from the natural gas line also running the length of the building.

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INDUSTRY QUESTION 18: Will the pipes need to be labeled?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, all pipes shall be marked/labeled to indicate the applicable product and pressure in accordance with established safety standards.

INDUSTRY QUESTION 19: Will system designs need to be approved?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes. The selected Contractor shall have their system design approved by the TYAD Department of Public Works and also by the Pennsylvania PA1 office. It is anticipated that these approvals will take two weeks from submittal and should be requested within 30 days of award.

INDUSTRY QUESTION 20: Will there be a requirement to remove debris and asphalt?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, the Contractor shall remove all debris and excess asphalt excavated from the TYAD site (or take it to a designated location on TYAD) during the facility preparation.

INDUSTRY QUESTION 21: Is there a requirement for power equipment utilized inside TYAD facilities?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, contractors are prohibited from using diesel or gasoline powered equipment in an enclosed environment that is populated at the time the equipment is to be used unless coordinated and approved by the COR and the Safety Office. Alternate power such as propane or electricity is acceptable for use in populated areas. If the Government has required that the pertinent work be performed during times when the enclosed area is unpopulated, the COR must coordinate with the Safety Office for specific approval of both the use of the diesel/gasoline powered equipment and the schedule of the work for the Contractor to use the diesel or gasoline powered equipment. Under those circumstances which unequivocally preclude use of alternate power, and diesel or gasoline powered equipment must be used, the COR must coordinate with the Safety Office for approval of such use.

C. The IMPORTANT NOTICES TO OFFERORS, Page 3 of 48, Paragraph 1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

IMPORTANT NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1. This requirement covers award of a contract for the delivery of Liquid Nitrogen (LN2), Type II, Grade L and Liquid Oxygen (LOX), Type II, Grade B to be used in the on-site conversion to Gaseous Nitrogen (GN2), Type I, Grade L and Gaseous Oxygen (GOX) Type I, Grade B. The Contractor shall provide all management, equipment, engineering, labor, and materials for the design, installation, and commissioning of bulk liquid storage and GOX and GN2 delivery systems directly to the equipment at Tobyhanna Army Depot, PA. The Base Period of Performance is five-years beginning 1 July 2009 through 30 June 2014 with the first four months, 1 July through 31 October 2009, encompassing the design, installation and commissioning of the bulk liquid storage facilities and GN2 and GOX delivery systems, plus five one-year options through 30 June 2019, if exercised. Production of product is anticipated to begin, pending conversion facility acceptance, not earlier than 1 November 2009. Product is to be delivered FOB Destination to the Contractor Provided tanks outside in Building 1C3 at Tobyhanna Army Depot, PA.

D. Clause B1.09-2 SUPPLIES TO BE FURNISHED (INDEFINITE QUANTITY) (AEROSPACE ENERGY) (DESC APR 2006) is hereby deleted in its entirety and now reads as shown in the attachment to this amendment.

E. As a result of the PreProposal Conference and the Site Visit and other changes, SECTION B Supplies and Services is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced a revised Section B Supplies and Services section provided as an attachment to this Amendment.

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F. As a result of several questions from Industry and changes to the SECTION B CLINs referenced above, the STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES/WORK AND/OR SPECIFICATIONS is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES/WORK AND/OR SPECIFICATIONS incorporated as an attachment to this Amendment.

G. The following clause entitled F3.10 TRANSPORT TRUCK AND/OR TRUCK AND TRAILER

FREE TIME AND DETENTION RATES (F.O.B.DESTINATION) (AEROSPACE ENERGY) (DESC

DEC 2007) is added to Section F of the solicitation.

F3.10 TRANSPORT TRUCK AND/OR TRUCK AND TRAILER FREE TIME AND DETENTION RATES (F.O.B.

DESTINATION) (AEROSPACE ENERGY) (DESC DEC 2007)

(a) The Contractor shall be paid for detention beyond free time for delays caused by the Government. Free time will commence at the time the Contractor’s transport truck or truck and trailer arrives at the delivery destination (receiving tank identified in the contract) and will end when the carrier is released. For items involving multiple drops, time between drops will not be included in the free time. The attached Form H-14, Transport Equipment Delay Certificate, shall be completed to show the date and time the carrier arrived and departed and the reason(s) for the delays. This form must be signed by both the driver and unloading personnel. A signed copy of this form must be sent to--

ATTN: DESC-MIC (INVOICE MONITOR)

1014 BILLY MITCHELL BLVD

SAN ANTONIO, TX 78226

(b) A minimum of two hours time is required by the Government. If Contractor free time is beyond two hours, indicate here: __________.

(c) The rate for detention shall be comparable to regulated tariffs governing the local area of the receiving activity. The rate for detention shall be stated by quarter hour.

(d) The above will not be considered in the evaluation of offers for award, except that free time of less than two hours or detention rates not comparable to regulated tariffs may render an offer unacceptable/bid nonresponsive.

(e) Detention Costs: Invoices for detention costs will be forwarded directly to the address stated above.

(DESC 52.247-9FK3)

H. As a result of the changes made above, the Form H-14 Transport Equipment Delay Certificate mentioned in Clause F3.10 TRANSPORT TRUCK AND/OR TRUCK AND TRAILER FREE TIME AND DETENTION RATES (F.O.B. DESTINATION) (AEROSPACE ENERGY) (DESC DEC 2007) is provided as an attachment to this amendment.

I. As a result of the changes made above, the product specification for the Nitrogen is changed to AMERICAN WELDING SPECIFICATION (AWS) A-5.32 DATED 01 JANUARY 1997, which is provided as an attachment to this amendment.

J. The Solicitation Closing Date and Time remains unchanged at 2009 JUN 9 / 4:00 PM Local Time.

REVISED

B1.09-2 SUPPLIES TO BE FURNISHED (INDEFINITE QUANTITY) (AEROSPACE ENERGY) (DESC APR 2006)

(a) This is an indefinite quantity contract for the purchase of supplies (and/or services, if applicable) to be furnished during the contract term. The delivery points, methods of delivery, and estimated quantities are specified in the Schedule as contract line item numbers (CLINs). The quantities shown are best estimates of required Government quantities only. Unless otherwise specified, the total quantity ordered and required to be delivered/loaded may be greater than or less than such quantities as allowed by the VARIATION IN QUANTITY clause.

(b) The following provisions apply ONLY if the applicable box is checked:

(1) [ X ] This is a REQUIREMENTS-TYPE contract. The Government agrees to order from the Contractor and the Contractor shall deliver, if orders are placed by the DESC Contracting Officer during the contract period, all items awarded under this contract, as allowed by the REQUIREMENTS clause. A Blanket Delivery Order is considered “an order”, for the purposes of this clause.

(2) [ ] This is an INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY contract. The Government agrees to order from the Contractor and the Contractor shall deliver, if orders are placed by the Contracting Officer during the contract period, at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the “minimum”, as allowed by the INDEFINITE QUANTITY clause. A Blanket Delivery Order is considered “an order”, for the purposes of this clause

(3) [ X ] Orders issued by the Ordering Officer at the destination location are considered extensions of the Blanket Delivery Order issued by the DESC Contracting Officer and, as such, may be issued orally, by facsimile or by electronic commerce methods, as allowed by the ORDERING clause.

(4) [ X ] The unit prices specified below shall be fixed for the term of the contract.

(5) [ ] The prices paid shall be the unit prices specified in subsequent price change modifications issued in accordance with the ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT – STANDARD SUPPLIES clause, as contained in the Schedule.

(6) [ ] The prices paid shall be the unit prices specified in subsequent price change modifications issued in accordance with the ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT – SEMISTANDARD SUPPLIES clause, as contained in the Schedule.

(7) [ X ] Items of this contract call for f.o.b. destination delivery, unless the item specifies otherwise. The destination for each item is the point of delivery shown in the particular item. Inspection for quality will be at origin with final acceptance at destination. Applicable to CLIN(s) 0002through 0003.

(8) [ X ] F.o.b. destination item(s) called for under this contract shall have shipment quantity determinations performed at destination.

(9) [ ] Items of this contract call for f.o.b. origin delivery, unless the item specifies otherwise. Inspection and acceptance will be at origin. Applicable to CLIN(s): ___________________________________.

(10) [ ] Any offers received for less than the full quantity for each line item will be rejected by the Government.

(11) [ ] A copy of the certified weight ticket shall accompany each shipment.

(12) [ X ] A copy of the Certificate of Analysis shall accompany each shipment.

(13) [ X ] An original and one copy of the H-14 Transport Equipment Delay Certificate shall be provided with each shipment, if applicable.

(DESC 52.207-9F79)

EST UNIT

ITEM SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED CONVERSION

FACILITY AND DELIVERY SYSTEM

0001AA DESIGN, INSTALLATION, SITE 1 LOT $___________ $_______________

PREPARATION AND COMMISSIONING

OF CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED

CONVERSION FACILITY LESS

LEASED STORAGE TANKS IAW

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

MUST BE COMPLETED BY

31 OCTOBER 2009.

0001AB BEAM PATH PURGE LINE @ 30 PSI 1 LOT $___________ $_______________

TO BE AWARDED, IF NEEDED, FOR

UP TO TWO CUTTERS.

0002 LIQUID NITROGEN

TYPE II, GRADE “L” IAW

AMERICAN WELDING

SPECIFICATIONS (AWS) A-5.32 DATED

01 JAN 1997

NSN: 6830-01-526- 5162

FOB: DESTINATION TO THE TANK

OUTSIDE BUILDING 1C3 AT

TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT, PA.

BASE CONTRACT

0002AA YEAR ONE 243 TN $__________ $_______________

(01 NOV 09 – 31 OCT 10)

0002AB YEAR TWO 243 TN $__________ $_______________

(01 NOV 10 – 31 OCT 11)

0002AC YEAR THREE 243 TN $__________ $_______________

(01 NOV 11 – 31 OCT 12)

0002AD YEAR FOUR 243 TN $__________ $_______________

(01 NOV 12 – 31 OCT 13)

0002AE YEAR FIVE 243 TN $__________ $_______________

(01 NOV 13 – 30 JUN 14)

OPTION YEARS

The Government may exercise the following one-year options in accordance with FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Contract.

0002AF FIRST OPTION YEAR 243 TN $__________ $_______________

(01 JUL 14 – 30 JUN 15)

0002AG SECOND OPTION YEAR 243 TN $__________ $_______________

(01 JUL 15 – 30 JUN 16)

0002AH THIRD OPTION YEAR 243 TN $__________ $_______________

(01 JUL 16 – 30 JUN 17)

0002AJ FOURTH OPTION YEAR 243 TN $__________ $_______________

(01 JUL 17 – 30 JUN 18)

0002AK FIFTH OPTION YEAR 243 TN $__________ $_______________

(01 JUL 18 – 30 JUN 19)

0003 LIQUID OXYGEN (LOX)

TYPE II, GRADE “B”

IAW MIL-PRF-25508G DTD 21 NOV 06

NSN: 9135-00-559-5287

FOB: DESTINATION TO THE TANK

OUTSIDE BUILDING 1C3 AT

TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT, PA.

BASE CONTRACT

0003AA YEAR ONE 86 TN $__________ $_______________

(01 NOV 09 – 31 OCT 10)

0003AB YEAR TWO 86 TN $__________ $_______________

(01 NOV 10 – 31 OCT 11)

0003AC YEAR THREE 86 TN $__________ $_______________

(01 NOV 11 – 31 OCT 12)

0003AD YEAR FOUR 86 TN $__________ $_______________

(01 NOV 12 – 31 OCT 13)

0003AE YEAR FIVE 86 TN $__________ $_______________

OPTION YEARS

The Government may exercise the following one-year options in accordance with FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Contract.

0003AF FIRST OPTION YEAR 86 TN $__________ $_______________

(01 JUL 14 – 30 JUN 15)

0003AG SECOND OPTION YEAR 86 TN $__________ $_______________

(01 JUL 15 – 30 JUN 16)

0003AH THIRD OPTION YEAR 86 TN $__________ $_______________

(01 JUL 16 – 30 JUN 17)

0003AJ FOURTH OPTION YEAR 86 TN $__________ $_______________

(01 JUL 17 – 30 JUN 18)

0003AK FIFTH OPTION YEAR 86 TN $__________ $_______________

0004 SERVICES, TANK LEASE (2) WITH

VAPORIZERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH

SOO PARAGRAPH ENTITLED

INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND

REMOVAL OF CONTRACTOR-PROVIDED

TANKS AND EQUIPMENT

BASE CONTRACT

0004AA YEAR ONE 12 MO $__________ $_______________

(01 NOV 09 – 31 OCT 10)

0004AB YEAR TWO 12 MO $__________ $_______________

(01 NOV 10 – 31 OCT 11)

0004AC YEAR THREE 12 MO $__________ $_______________

(01 NOV 11 – 31 OCT 12)

0004AD YEAR FOUR 12 MO $__________ $_______________

(01 NOV 12 – 31 OCT 13)

0004AE YEAR FIVE 12 MO $__________ $_______________

OPTION YEARS

The Government may exercise the following one-year options in accordance with FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Contract.

0004AF FIRST OPTION YEAR 12 MO $__________ $_______________

(01 JUL 14 – 30 JUN 15)

0004AG SECOND OPTION YEAR 12 MO $__________ $_______________

(01 JUL 15 – 30 JUN 16)

0004AH THIRD OPTION YEAR 12 MO $__________ $_______________

(01 JUL 16 – 30 JUN 17)

0004AJ FOURTH OPTION YEAR 12 MO $__________ $_______________

(01 JUL 17 – 30 JUN 18)

0004AK FIFTH OPTION YEAR 12 MO $__________ $_______________

0005 SERVICES DETENTION RATE per occurrence $___________ per ¼ hour

IAW CLAUSE F3.10 TRANSPORT

TRUCK AND/OR TRUCK AND TRAILER

FREE TIME AND DETENTION RATES

The following CLIN applies to either the end of the Basic Contract Year or the last Option Year exercised.

0006 SERVICES, TANK REMOVAL 2 EA $__________ $_______________

IAW SOO PARAGRAPH ENTITLED

INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND

REMOVAL OF CONTRACTOR-PROVIDED

TANKS AND EQUIPMENT

DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO) AND/OR SPECIFICATIONS (TOBYHANNA)

1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: The Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Defense Logistics Agency, as the

Department of Defense (DoD) Integrated Materiel Manager (IMM) for Aerospace Energy Products and related services, requires production and delivery of Liquid Oxygen (LOX) and Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) to Tobyhanna Army Depot, PA. The Contractor shall provide all materials, supplies, management, tools, equipment, labor and transportation necessary for the turnkey installation and operation of a Liquid to Gaseous Nitrogen and Oxygen delivery system to provide 24 hour 7 day a week gas service for 2 each laser cutters.

2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS:

a. LN2 NSN: 6830-01-526- 5162 shall conform to the requirements of Type II, Grade L of the American Welding Specification (AWS) A-5.32 dated 01 January 1997. The LN2 will be vaporized in the delivery system and the resulting GN2 (NSN 6830- 01-573-5307) shall meet the requirements of Type I, Grade L of Compressed Gas Association specifications (CGA) G-10.1 dated 27 Aug 2004 at the interface of the GN2 piping to the laser cutter. The commodity specification is available from the CGA web site at www.cganet.com .

b. LOX NSN: 9135-00-559-5287 shall conform to the requirements of Type II, Grade B of specification MIL-PRF-25508G dated 21 Nov 06. The LOX will be vaporized in the delivery system and the resulting GOX (NSN 9531-01-573-5691) shall meet the requirements of Type I, Grade B of MIL-PRF-25508G dated 21 Nov 06 at the interface of the GOX piping to the laser cutter.

c. A sample of the GN2 and a sample of the GOX shall be drawn from a sample ports located as near the laser cutter as possible and forwarded to the laboratory identified in paragraph 4 for specification analysis. One copy of the Certificate of Analysis shall be provided to the end-use customer and one copy shall be sent to DESC-QT/QA within three days after the analysis of that sample. The analysis report shall be e-mailed to tech.prop@dla.mil or faxed to the attention of DESC-Q at (210) 925- 8048.

d. A Certificate of Analysis for each shipment of LOX and LN2 delivered to the Tobyhanna Army Depot, PA shall be provided to the end-use customer and one copy shall be sent to DESC-QT/QA within three days after the analysis of the samples. The analysis report shall be emailed to the tech.prop@dla.mil or faxed to the attention of DESC-Q at (210)925-8048.

3. DELIVERY OF PRODUCT: This contract calls for the uninterrupted delivery of GN2 and GOX, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to the point of use at two laser cutting systems. Delivery is FOB Destination to the LIN and LOX bulk liquid storage tanks located outside Building 1C3 at Tobyhanna Army Depot. Product shall be delivered to the following address:

Tobyhanna Army Depot 11 Hap Arnold Blvd.

Tobyhanna, PA, 18466-5025 Building 1C3 (U Area)

4. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, materials and labor for a turnkey installation of a

GOX and GN2 bulk delivery system on Tobyhanna Army Depot to provide 24 hour 7 day a week gas service for up to 2 each laser cutters. The system shall be designed so that there is no interruption of gas service or any pressure fluctuation to the cutter machines at any time including when deliveries are being made of any bulk liquid products.

a. The piping and equipment shall be sized to provide 24 hour seven day a week uninterrupted gas service to two laser cutting machines (second to be installed at a later date).

1) Base tank sizing on cutting .625 inch aluminum and cutting 1” carbon plate steel

2) Include nitrogen as the beam purge gas for tank sizing

3) Sized for a delivery cycle of three to four weeks

b. If the installed laser cutter systems require a Beam Path Purge Line then a separate line to each laser will need to be ordered and installed. The Beam Path Purge Line shall be maintained at 30 psi.

c. The contractor may need to provide additional protection in the form of PVC sleeving (or equivalent) in areas where there is a high risk of damage to the piping. Extra shielding/protection will also be needed to protect piping from hazards and fire protection/insulation at the building penetration. If current wall penetration sites cannot be utilized, all new wall penetration locations will require a PVC sleeve (or equivalent) with plugging and wrapping or insulating the piping as necessary to fill any void areas. The piping shall be first routed under the building platform, through the exterior wall and then elevated to allow http://www.cganet.com/ mailto:tech.prop@dla.mil mailto:tech.prop@dla.mil routing along the facility ceiling area in the most direct route to the laser cutter locations. Keeping in mind that installation of the pipes must be kept a safe distance from the natural gas line also running the length of the building.

d. The system shall incorporate a safety shutoff system (E-stop) so that the gas supply can be shut off in case of an emergency.

The E-stops are to be located on the fence line outside the tank area, inside the building where the piping penetrates the wall from the outside, where the piping enters the Building 1C3 area and at each laser cutter. The system shall also be equipped with an automatic shutoff which activates when an abnormally high gas flow is detected. For maintenance purposes, manual shutoff valves are to be incorporated into the system. These valves are especially important at the point of use for the maintenance of the laser cutters. The system equipment and installation is to meet or exceed all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and other national and state standards for bulk Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) and liquid oxygen (LOX) storage systems, and GOX and GN2 bulk gas delivery systems. The Contractor shall use a non-petroleum base approved liquid oxygen compatible sealant between joints and install grounding points for the LOX storage tank in accordance with the above standards.

e. The Contractor shall own and maintain the tanks and any equipment associated with the system including the piping that transports the product to the point of use. The Contractor shall own and maintain the gaseous pipelines to the point of use until the end of the contract period when the pipelines shall revert to Government-ownership.

f. Tobyhanna Army Depot will own and maintain the concrete pads, lighting, fencing, railings, signage, and bollards after acceptance of the conversion facility.

g. Conversion facility acceptance will consist of inspection of the facility by the appointed Tobyhanna Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR) to determine that all physical, safety and environmental requirements specified herein have been met and it has been determined that the gaseous products being produced by the conversion facility meet specifications.

1) During the performance of this contract, the Contractor and the contractor-provided facility shall comply with all federal, state, county and Tobyhanna Army Depot rules, regulations, and management plans essential to performance on a Government installation. Directives and compliance are deemed essential for but not limited to environmental, security, fire, base safety, base access and transportation concerns as well as the physical requirements set forth in the contract. The appointed COR at Tobyhanna will provide guidance to the Contractor for applicability and access to essential directives as may become necessary during the performance of this contract. Directives and compliance are deemed essential for but not limited to environmental, security, fire, base access and transportation concerns.

2)(a) Immediately upon completion of the Contractor’s bulk gas delivery and liquid storage system, the Contractor shall draw samples in Hoke cylinders of both of gaseous oxygen (GOX) and gaseous nitrogen (GN2) from a sample port located on each pipeline as close to the laser cutter as possible. The sample shall be taken in accordance with CGA G-10.1 (Commodity Specification for Gaseous Nitrogen) and MIL-PRF-25508G (Propellant Oxygen) and shall be sufficient in size to perform all required specifications tests identified in CGA G-10.1 for Type I, Grade L, Nitrogen Gas, and in MIL- PRF-25508G for Type I, Grade B, Oxygen Gas. The Contractor shall notify the Government prior to sampling the products in order to allow a Government representative to witness the sampling. The Contractor shall submit the samples to the following Government lab for specification testing:

AEROSPACE FUELS LABORATORY

HQ AFPET/PTPLA

2430 C STREET, BUILDING 70 AREA B

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OH 45433-7632

(b) All costs associated with meeting the sampling requirements and transporting samples to the assigned U.S.

Government laboratory identified in paragraph (a) above shall be at the supplier’s expense.

(c) If the initial results meet contract requirements, the Government shall notify the Contractor that the product specifications of the contract have been met.

(d) However, if the initial sample fails to meet contract requirements, the Contractor may be authorized by the Contracting Officer to submit a second sample with analytical results, with a Government representative witnessing the sampling. If the resample fails a second time, the Contractor may be allowed to make necessary repairs, changes, modifications and/or other alterations to the Contractor’s bulk storage and delivery system in order to remedy the defects.

(e) If the Government authorizes the Contractor to modify the bulk gas storage and delivery system in the expectation of meeting contract quality requirements, in lieu of termination for cause, such efforts on the part of the Contractor will not result in equitable adjustment. Upon completion of the bulk storage and delivery system modification and/or adjustment of the Contractor’s process, the Contractor shall then prepare more samples. The re-sample procedures apply as previously described herein until such time as the Contracting Officer no longer authorizes bulk storage and delivery system modification and/or adjustment of the Contractor’s process.

h. Tank foundations shall be designed so they can accommodate additional or larger tanks than what may be initially installed.

This requirement is being made so that in the event gas consumption increases and the delivery schedules become unacceptable, a second or a larger tank can be installed. The tank foundations shall accommodate a second tank of an equivalent size of the first tank or the next larger tank size available.

i. Concrete unload pad shall be installed. The proposed area allows for drive through capability with a paved road to and from the facility to support commercial delivery and maintenance vehicles. The Contractor shall remove all debris and excess asphalt excavated from the TYAD site (or take it to a designated location on TYAD) during the facility preparation.

j. Piping shall be sized to supply gas service for up to 2 each laser cutters. Sized to minimize pressure losses for the approximate length of 760 feet. Material to be corrosion resistant such as copper and shall be insulated. The Contractor shall follow industry standards in accordance with standards in determining the type of corrosion resistant material used. No open flames/sparks are allowed in the building during regular shift. If open flames/sparks will be present during the installation of piping, then the Contractor will need to coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR)/Base Safety and comply with base safety requirements for open flames in the work area. Work with open flames may need to be performed during second or third shift.

k. All installed pipes shall be marked and labeled to indicate the applicable product and pressure in accordance with established safety standards.

l. Contractor shall use a trapeze hanger system with struts to support the piping for the entire run inside the bay(s). However, the Contractor has the latitude to offer other approaches if there is a better way. Keeping in mind that installation of the pipes must be kept a safe distance from the natural gas line also running the length of the building.

m. Contractors are prohibited from using diesel or gasoline powered equipment in an enclosed environment that is populated at the time the equipment is to be used unless coordinated and approved by the COR and the Safety Office. Alternate power such as propane or electricity is acceptable for use in populated areas. If the Government has required that the pertinent work be performed during times when the enclosed area is unpopulated, the COR must coordinate with the Safety Office for specific approval of both the use of the diesel/gasoline powered equipment and the schedule of the work for the Contractor to use the diesel or gasoline powered equipment. Under those circumstances which unequivocally preclude use of alternate power, and diesel or gasoline powered equipment must be used, the COR must coordinate with the Safety Office for approval of such use.

n. Maintenance valves shall be located at each machine with a lock out device for maintenance work.

o. Electrical installations shall be in accordance to NEC and all other state and national standards.

p. The bulk storage and delivery system equipment shall be fenced in. Fencing shall be 6’ high vinyl coated chain link. Include sliding lockable gates and fence slats to minimize snow drifting in tank area.

q. There shall be an 8-10 foot clearance between the vaporizing equipment/tanks to prevent snow and ice that may fall from the roof from interfering with or damaging the equipment.

r. Safety bollards shall be installed to protect fencing on the east, south and north sides of the bulk storage and delivery system fenced area.

1) Minimum 6” diameter x 52” high

2) 6 ft spacing

3) Painted safety yellow

4) Covered with yellow post cover

s. Heavy duty guard railing shall be installed and placed around perimeter of bulk storage and delivery system, be painted safety yellow, and conform to IT Mill Equipment Co. heavy duty guard rail system or equivalent single rail column height.

t. Contractor shall install adequate lighting to allow for night deliveries and for security purposes. Lighting shall be high efficiency weatherproof lighting with a minimum of 10 foot candles at 3 foot.

u. Signage shall be installed to identify safety and emergency information as appropriate for bulk storage and delivery system area. Examples of signage:

1) Do Not Enter

2) No Smoking

3) No Open Flames

4) Confined space placed on tanks

5) Material Description

6) MSDS

7) PPE

8) Warnings

9) Emergency contact numbers: Safety Dept, Fire department

10) DPW WO Clerk, and Gas Supplier contact information

v. Switch over system shall be installed.

w. Gas regulation system shall be designed and installed to provide a pressure range of 350 to 400 psig for the GN2 while providing precise pressure control.

x. A Gas regulation system shall be designed and installed to provide a pressure range of 180 to 220 psig for the GOX while providing precise pressure control.

y. Wireless telemetry equipment shall be installed.

z. Contractor shall provide maintenance and repair services for the bulk storage and delivery system and equipment.

1) Contractor shall provide 24-hour around-the-clock on-call in repair service. These services are needed to ensure production schedules are not adversely affected for the laser cutter and any operation using the materials being processed by the laser cutter if the laser cutter goes down during a production run. Downtime due to equipment failure can idle personnel and the cost in most cases becomes more expensive than the cost of repair. Any bulk system failures or operating issues resulting in production delays, downtime or quality and or speed issues are to be repaired within a 24 hour period.

2) Provide state mandated inspections.

3) Provide and conduct periodic PM services as per manufacturer and standard gas industry guidelines and procedures.

4) Provide training to depot personnel to include the following:

i. Review system installation, operation and functionality

ii. Discuss all safety issues which may be inherent with the system

iii. Review periodic maintenance and mandated inspections that will be conducted on the system by the vendor

iv. Review emergency shut down procedures

aa. An emergency telephone will be provided by Tobyhanna Army Depot as needed.

bb. All utilities (except water) shall be provided by Tobyhanna Army Depot. No water will be required at the bulk storage and delivery system area.

5. BULK LIQUID DELIVERIES: Bulk liquid products shall be delivered to the bulk tank storage location adjacent to building 1C6 and can be made 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. The products are to be delivered and stored in the bulk tanks in a liquid form.

Contractor-provided bulk storage tanks shall include automatic liquid level monitors which will report the tank levels by telemetry to the Contractor’s delivery scheduling center.

6. PRODUCT ORDERS: The DESC Contracting Officer will issue blanket Delivery Orders (DD Form 1155) for obligation of funds for orders to be issued during that specific timeframe by the appointed Ordering Officer IAW Clause I211, ORDERING.

7. FACILITY DESIGN REVIEW: The selected Contractor shall have their facility system design approved by the TYAD

Department of Public Works and also by the Pennsylvania PA1 office. It is anticipated that these approvals will take two weeks from submittal and should be requested within 30 days of award.

8. INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL OF CONTRACTOR-PROVIDED TANKS AND EQUIPMENT:

Contractor shall install their Contractor-provided tanks/equipment at the beginning of the contract period, maintain their Contractor-provided tanks/equipment during the contract period, and remove their tanks/equipment at the end of the contract period. Installation work can be conducted during normal working hours as long as it does not interfere with depot operations, 7:00 am-4:00 pm. Tasks that do conflict with depot activities will need to be scheduled for second and third shifts. These tasks may include the installation of piping inside of the building. No work shall be performed on federal holidays or days when the depot is closed. All installation activities are to be scheduled through the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and may not start without COR authorization. All Contractor provided tools and equipment are to be removed and stored in an area which will not conflict with depot activities as determined by the COR.

9. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Contractor personnel making deliveries must be US citizens, need two forms of photo ID, have vehicle registration, insurance ID and driver’s license.

TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT DELAY CERTIFICATE

1. CONSIGNOR 2. CONSIGNEE 3. PRODUCT

4. CARRIER 5. TRAILER NUMBER 6. DATE SHIPPED

7. FREIGHT BILL NUMBER 8. CBL NUMBER 9. SEAL NUMBER

10. LOADING/UNLOADING INFORMATION

DATE RECEIVED TIME DATE RECEIVED TIME

A. ARRIVED D. FINISH

B. ACCEPTED FOR

LOADING/UNLOADING E. UNIT RELEASED

C. START F. TOTAL HOUR HELD

11. REASON FOR DELAY (Make a complete statement adequately describing each segment of delay, amount of time on each delay, and whether delay was the responsibility of carrier or consignee/consignor)

12. DETENTION CERTIFICATION STATEMENT : I certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CONSIGNEE SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF SHIPPER SIGNATURE OF DRIVER

13. NOTE TO CARRIER: A copy of "TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT DELAY CERTIFICATE" must accompany each detention invoice to provide documentation for invoice certification and payment.

FORM H-14

ANSI/AWS A5.32/A5.32M-97 (R2007)

An American National Standard

Specification for Welding Shielding Gases

Key WOrdS-Argon, carbon dioxide, helium, ANSI/AWS A5.321A5.32M-97 (R2007) hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, shielding An American National Standard gases, welding gases

Approved by the American National Standards Institute

December 8, 1997

Specification for

Welding Shielding Gases

Prepared by the American Welding Society (AWS) AS Committee on Filler Metals

Under the Direction of the AWS Technical Activities Committee

Approved by the AWS Board of Directors

Abstract

This specification for welding shielding gases specifies minimum requirements for the composition and purity of the most popular single-component shielding gases. Classification designators for both single and multicomponent gases are introduced. Other topics include testing procedures, package marking, and general application guidelines.

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