Statement_of_Objectives.doc

PR 12-0043

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES

6 August 2012

1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

DLA Energy, as the Department of Defense (DoD) Integrated Materiel Manager (IMM) for Aerospace Energy products and related services, requires delivery of liquid helium. The Contractor shall provide all products, supplies, management, tools, equipment, labor, and transportation necessary for the delivery of liquid helium f.o.b. destination using Contractor-owned dewars.

2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

a. The Propellant Pressurizing Agent, Helium (NSN 9135-00-142-9362), shall meet the requirements of Type II of specification MIL-PRF-27407C, dated 29 Nov 2006.

b. One copy of the Certificate of Analysis for each sample required by the specification shall be sent to DLA Energy-QA/QT within three days after the analysis of the sample. The analysis report shall be emailed to tech.prop@dla.mil or faxed to Attention: DLA Energy-Q, (210) 925-8048.

3. PRODUCT ORDERING

a. The DLA Energy Contracting Officer (CO) shall issue Blanket Delivery Orders (DD Form 1155, Order for Supply or Services) for obligation of funds in support of individual orders to be issued IAW the clause entitled ORDERING. The individual orders placed by the appointed Ordering Officer (OO) will designate the specific quantity to be delivered under each order.

b. The Contractor shall provide DLA Energy with an updated list of personnel available on a 24-hour a day basis who can assist with orders and shipments. The list shall include the full name, office telephone number, home telephone number, direct distance dialing number, Fax number, and E-mail of Contractor personnel.

4. CONTAINER SIZES

Contractor shall have the capability to deliver liquid helium in contractor provided 100 liter dewars as specified on the delivery order. Empty dewars shall be available for pickup by the Contractor usually within 3 days after the initial delivery. The Contractor is responsible for picking up the empty dewars within 72 hours of notification by DLA Energy.

5. PRODUCT DELIVERY LEAD-TIME

a. Routine product deliveries shall be made within 7 days after receipt of an order from the appointed ordering officer. The Contractor shall make routine deliveries as identified in 4d, 4e and 4f below, unless receiving other instructions from the designated Government Ordering Officer. The individual orders placed by the designated Government Ordering Officer will specify quantity, date, and locations for the delivery.

b. The Contractor shall provide DLA Energy with a list of personnel available on a 24-hour per day basis regarding shipments. The list shall include the full name, office telephone number, home telephone number, FAX number and email address (if applicable). Further, the list shall be kept updated with changes at all times.

c. If the Government has a requirement for product delivered to a customer in less than seven (7) calendar days, the Contractor shall use commercial best efforts to deliver the Dewar(s) to the individual customer location. The price to be paid for the expedited shipment will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis by the DLA Energy Contracting Officer. However, if the Contractor is unable to deliver, the Government reserves the right to obtain the liquid helium from another supplier.

d. All product deliveries will have a SHIP TO of:

NSWCD/Jacob Walker/Code Q23

6350 Photo Lane, Suite 214

Dahlgren VA, 22448-5188

Attn: Jacob Walker 540-653-0172

Building 1332, abandoned runway

e. Initial quantity of 200 liters on Sep 1, 2012 followed by 100 liters every three days for one month – totaling 1,400 liters in all.

f. Follow-on quantity of 18,200 liters as needed over the next two years.

6. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Inspection for quality shall be performed at origin. Quantity determination and acceptance shall be at destination.

7. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

For entry clearance to U.S. military installations, the driver must be a U.S. citizen and must possess a photo ID that displays the driver’s full name, social security number and date of birth. Driver must also provide proof of insurance and vehicle registration. The installation may require the driver to be escorted while making deliveries and the delivery vehicle is subject to search by security personnel prior to accessing and while on the facility.

8. The Government acknowledges that any Contractor dewar that is not marked with a legible label identifying its contents shall not be used, and the Contractor shall be notified to pick up the dewar, at the Contractor’s expense, for credit to the Government.

9. The Contractor is not required to reimburse or credit the Government for the price of any residual product contained in a returned dewar. The Government acknowledges that any Contractor dewar that is not marked with a legible label identifying its contents shall not be used, and the Contractor shall be notified to pick up the dewar, at Contractor’s expense, for credit to the Government. The Government shall not return another dewar in substitution of a Contractor dewar. The Contractor is not required to accept any dewar that does not bear a label or mark owned by the Contractor or its affiliates. at destination.