DFRAFT_SOO_LH2_for_VAFB,_CA.pdf

PR 16-0026 LH2 for Vandenberg AFB, CA…SLC-6

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES

17 Nov 16

1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aerospace Energy Business Unit, as the Department of Defense (DoD) Integrated Materiel Manager (IMM) for Aerospace Energy products and related services, requires delivery of Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) f.o.b. destination to the location listed in the below paragraph titled “Product Delivery”. The Contractor shall provide all product, materials, supplies, management, tools, equipment, transportation and labor necessary for the delivery of LH2.

2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS:

2.1. LH2 (NSN 9135-00-611-1347) shall meet the requirements of Type II, IAW MIL-PRF-27201E, dated 17 May 2013, Propellant, Hydrogen. The filter outlined in paragraph 3.3 of the performance specification is required.

2.2. The Contractor shall provide at time of delivery, a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) specifying the product, sample location (tanker, bulk storage, or other) for which analysis was performed, sample date and date container/tanker was filled. This certificate shall provide evidence that delivered product meets all requirements of the specification. This certificate must be reviewed and approved by a customer representative prior to container/tanker connection to customer’s facility. If individual tanker product contents delivered are from the same facility bulk storage volume, then a single CoA would be valid for all tankers containing the same certified propellant after initial tankers are certified. A bulk storage sample for a planned quantity of tankers extending over several days would be acceptable if bulk is not replenished. A fresh bulk storage sample would be required if a significant change has been made to the plant storage tank or 30 days has elapsed since the last delivery.

2.3. In addition to the reports required elsewhere within this contract, one copy of a Certificate of Analysis for each sample required by the specification shall be submitted as an attachment to the applicable Invoice, Receipt, Acceptance, and Property Transfer (iRAPT) Combo document..

2.4. Inspection for quality shall be at origin. Quantity determination and acceptance shall be at destination using calibrated weight scale certificate. Unit of issue for LH2 shall be “Pound” (LB) for all documentation. Conversion: Quantity determination by weight shall use a conversion of one (1) gallon of LH2 equals 0.591 pounds.

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PR 16-0026 LH2 for Vandenberg AFB, CA…SLC-6

3. PRODUCT ORDERING:

3.1. Initial ordering notice for three (3) tankers or less shall be submitted between 8:00am and 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) Monday through Friday, 48 hours in advance of required time of delivery. When a “Wet Dress Rehearsal” (WDR) or launch event occurs, the initial ordering notice may be submitted at any time on a 24-hour a day basis 48 hours in advance of required delivery time.

3.2.a. Initial ordering notice for four (4) to five (5) tankers shall be submitted between 8:00am and 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) Monday through Friday, 72 hours in advance of required delivery time. When a WDR or launch event occurs, the initial ordering notice may be submitted at any time on a 24-hour a day basis, 72 hours in advance of required delivery time.

3.3. Changes or modifications which require reductions only to the commodity delivery date and time, or the volume of commodity delivered may be made no later than six (6) hours in advance for launch and WDR scrub replenishments, due to usage variability.

3.3.a. Changes or modifications which require additions in volume of commodity delivered must be as follows: 3 tankers or less require 48 hours’ notice in advance of required time of delivery. 4 to 5 tankers require 72 hours’ notice in advance of required delivery time.

3.4. The Contractor shall provide DLA Energy a list of personnel available on a 24-hour a day basis to take orders from the Delivery Scheduler, as well as delivery information/status on the order. The list shall include full name, office phone number, cell number, fax number and email address. DLA Energy shall be notified of changes in contact personnel, phone numbers and email addresses within 2 business days of that change.

4. PRODUCT DELIVERY:

4.1. For routine deliveries, product shall be delivered within 7 calendar days after receipt of an order from the Delivery Scheduler. For emergency deliveries, product shall be delivered within 2 calendar days after receipt of an order from the Delivery Scheduler.

4.2. LH2 shall be delivered to the following address:

Aerospace Maintenance & Operations Center United Paradyne Corp. Bldg. 7525 Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437-5398

PR 16-0026 LH2 for Vandenberg AFB, CA…SLC-6

4.3. DESCRIPTION OF GOVERNMENT–OWNED LH2 TANK:

LH2 shall be delivered into the following Government-owned storage vessels listed below. The storage vessels will be trailer accessible.

Tank Location Capacity MAWP* Bldg. 7525 850,000 GL 65 PSIG

*Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

4.4. Upon notification by the Government assigned Delivery Scheduler(s), the Contractor shall be required to fill, schedule product inspection, complete all support documentation, and deliver products within a specific timeframe as requested by the Delivery Scheduler to meet customer’s unique schedule and usage demands on a 24-hour/365 day basis. All tankers must arrive on site at the same time being that tankers are generally off-loaded in groups. No detention costs shall be charged for delays caused by the late arrival of a tanker at Vandenberg AFB. A schedule of any applicable fees assessed by the Contractor shall be provided to the customer. The number of tankers identified for each customer site below will be required to support 6 launch attempts in nine (9) days. The final acceptance of product shall occur at destination into the customer’s storage tank.

4.5. For Vandenberg AFB SLC-6, Contractor shall have the following capabilities for LH2 deliveries to support a medium vehicle launch, WDR scrub, or turnaround efforts (as required to support 24-hour turnaround operations in the event of a launch or WDR scrub).

4.5.a. Contractor shall provide 5 each LH2 tankers with a minimum total capacity of 38,415lbs every 24-hours (1 set of 5 tanker deliveries per day) for each launch attempt or WDR scrub.

4.5.b. Contractor shall provide at time of delivery, a certified weight ticket identifying the product quantity in each tanker.

4.6. Contractor shall provide a primary and alternate point of contact (POC) to be available 24-hours/365 days for each delivery location. Each customer launch site will have a designated individual to communicate directly with the Contractor POC any WDR/launch schedule changes, cancellation, and any other changes that will affect the delivery of the product from the Contractor. The customer launch site communication POC will be responsible for notifying the Contractor of any changes for non-WDR/launch attempt operations prior to tanker departure from Contractor facility. For WDR/launch attempt operations, the customer launch sites communication POC will be responsible for notifying the Contractor within 12 hours of any WDR/launch schedule changes.

Contractor shall confirm notification of WDR/launch schedule changes within 2 hours.

4.7. In the event the customer does not notify the Contractor in the prescribed time period for canceled delivery(s), the customer will be charged a “Customer Cancelled Delivery” fee.

PR 16-0026 LH2 for Vandenberg AFB, CA…SLC-6

5. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

5.1. Contractor will provide those tools and equipment including adapters required to connect cryogenic transfer lines from the Contractor’s vessel to the customer’s off-load station.

5.1.a. Contractor shall have the capability to meet the following:

LH2 Off-load Tanker GSE Requirements (current attach points)

LH2 Fill – Vandenberg AFB, CA

5 each LH2 fill line fitting – Linde C-01857 2” Male Linde HQK Bayonet at end of Facility VJ flex hose

LH2 Vent Line – Vandenberg AFB, CA

5 each LH2 vent line fitting – Linde C-01857 2” Male Linde HQK Bayonet at end of

Facility non-VJ flex hose

5.2. Contractor shall provide tankers with a maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) of no greater than 150 psig and a minimum working pressure of no less than 40 psig for LH2. All tanker and hose connections shall be clean and maintained to meet industry safety standards.

5.3. Contractor shall provide tankers which meet industry safety and operational requirements. If customer determines that a tanker is not able to meet industry safety or operational requirements, the tanker will be rejected at no cost to the Government.

5.4. Tanker operators shall be prepared for and execute clean-up of spilled oil, coolant, or other leaks or contaminants.

5.5. Contractor shall provide personal protective equipment to its employees. This equipment will include, but is not limited to: Full face shields, anti-static coveralls, hard hats, closed toe nonporous foot protection, hearing protection, proper clothing meeting or exceeding safety standards as required in performing cryogenic propellant transfer operations safely.

5.6. Contractor shall provide proper training in the use of personal protective equipment to all of its employees that are requiring its use. At no time, without expressed permission from the customer, shall any Contractor personnel operate any customer equipment.

PR 16-0026 LH2 for Vandenberg AFB, CA…SLC-6

5.7. Contractor equipment identified as needing repair shall be repaired before returning for subsequent deliveries to customer’s facility. If customer has assessed that trailer is not able to meet safety or operational requirements, the trailer will be rejected at no cost to the customer or to the Government.

5.8. If conditions warrant due to customer’s mission requirements, Contractor may be required to remove and/or secure devices such as cell phones, radios, Global Positioning Systems and other transmitting devices prior to entering launch complex gates. Failure to do so may result in a delivery rejection at no cost to the customer.

6. TRAINING/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

6.1. All Contractor personnel required to work on customer controlled sites are required to submit to a safety training orientation. Customer safety personnel will administer the orientation at a time deemed appropriate by the customer within 48 hours of the Contractor’s personnel arrival on site. Customer will not be charged the time spent in safety training Contractor personnel. This training will not exceed more than 2 hours of given personnel’s time. Prior to receiving this training, no Contractor personnel will be allowed on site unescorted.

6.2. Contractor shall provide only properly licensed drivers and certified product operators.

6.3. Contractor and all sub-Contractors shall comply and be in accordance with all security and badge requirements on United States Air Force (USAF) Installations and United Launch Alliance (ULA) Cape Canaveral Air Force Stations (CCAFS) or Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB) Facilities. All required badges shall be worn and be visible at all times while onsite.