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Attachment to RFP SPE601-18-R-0302
STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES
6 Dec 17
Vandenberg AFB, CA – SLC-6 - LOX
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 Oxygen (LOX) f.o.b. destination to the location at Vandenberg AFB identified in the paragraph titled “Product Delivery.” The Contractor shall provide all product, materials, supplies, management, tools, equipment, transportation and labor necessary for the delivery of LOX.
2. PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS:
2.1. For Space Launch Complex (SLC)-6, LOX (NSN 9135-01-665-3259) shall meet the requirements of Type II, Grade A, MIL-PRF-25508H, dated October 27, 2011, Propellant, Oxygen. The filter outlined in paragraph 3.3 of the performance specification is required.
2.2. 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’s 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 LOX shall be TN (ton) for all documentation. Conversions: Quantity determinations by weight shall use a conversion of 210 gallons of LOX equals one (1) ton.
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3. PRODUCT ORDERING:
3.1 The DLA Energy Contracting Officer (CO) shall issue Delivery Orders (DD Form 1155) for obligation of funds for orders to be issued during that specific timeframe by the appointed Delivery Scheduler.
3.2 Changes or modifications 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 wet dress rehearsal (WDR) scrub replenishments, due to usage variability.
3.3 The Contractor shall provide DLA Energy a list of personnel available on a 24-hour a day basis regarding shipments. The list shall include full name, office telephone number, home telephone number, direct distance dialing number, Fax number, and E-mail (if available) and shall be kept updated with changes.
4. PRODUCT DELIVERY:
4.1 Product shall be supplied in Contractor provided tankers to Space Launch Complex 6, (SLC-6) at Vandenberg AFB (VAFB). SLC-6 has a 300,000 gallon main storage tank.
All tanker offload areas for SLC-6 feature 5 offload bays utilizing local control for offload valves, vent line purges, and flare stack.
4.2 LOX shall be delivered to the following address at Vandenberg AFB, CA:
Aerospace Maintenance & Operations Center United Paradyne Corp. Bldg 7525 Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437-5398
4.2.1 Contractor shall deliver within 7 days of issuance of the delivery order unless a longer period of time is specified on the delivery order.
4.2.2 Telephone or e-mail orders issued for emergency deliveries will be placed with the Contractor within 24 hours prior to the need date and will be confirmed in writing within one business day.
4.3 It is the intent of the Government designated Delivery Scheduler to accept all quantities ordered into available storage tanks and to off-load as efficiently as possible by scheduling up to five (5) tankers for off load at a time. On rare occasions due to customer scheduling, at no fault to the Contractor, the tanker truck may be held on stand-by pending off load for up to 24 hours and/or the Contractor may be required to return full tankers to their facilities.
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. It is essential that all tankers arrive on site at the same time since tankers are generally off-loaded in groups of tankers. No detention costs shall be charged for delays caused by the late arrival of a tanker at VAFB. The Contractor shall allow up to 3 hours detention time for LOX deliveries to VAFB before charging for detention costs. A schedule of any applicable fees assessed by the Contractor shall be provided to the customer. The number of tankers identified for the customer site below will be required to support deliveries of tankers for up to nine (9) days. The final acceptance of product shall occur at point of off load into the customer’s storage tank.
4.5 Contractor shall be capable of providing 10 each LOX tankers with a minimum delivery capacity of 214 TN (21.4 TN per tanker), delivered in a 4 hour window each day for 8 consecutive days. Deliveries must be made in groups of 5 tankers. For such large deliveries, Contractor will be given a minimum of 30 days preparation notice for the initial order.
4.6 Contractor shall provide at time of delivery a certified weight ticket identifying the product quantity in each tanker.
4.7 Delivery Communications: Contractor shall provide a point of contact (POC) and one back up person to be available 24 hours/365 days for each delivery location. The customer site will have a designated individual to communicate directly with the Contractor POC about any 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 to operations prior to tanker departure from Contractor facility. The customer launch site communication POC will be responsible for notifying the Contractor within 12 hours of any schedule changes. Contractor shall confirm notification of schedule changes within 2 hours.
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.
5.2 Contractor shall have the capability to meet the following:
LOX Off-load Tanker GSE Requirements (current attach points)
5 each ACME Cryogenics, 3” Female Nut, P/N 540-005-30 with 4.25-4 ACME threads at the end of the facility flex hose which shall connect to the Tanker Liquid/Withdrawal Connection.
5.3 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 LOX. All tanker and hose connections shall be clean and maintained to meet industry safety standards.
5.4 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.
5.5 Tanker operators shall be prepared for and execute clean-up of spilled oil, coolant, or other leaks or contamination.
5.6 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.
5.7 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.
5.8 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.
5.9 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 or Government.
6. TRAINING/SECURITY:
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 a Contractor’s personnel arrival on site. Customer will not be charged the time spent in safety training Contractor personnel. This training will exceed no 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 subcontractors shall comply and be in accordance with all security and badge requirements on USAF Installations and United Launch Alliance (ULA) VAFB Facilities. See attachment titled “Security Requirements.” All required badges shall be.0 worn and be visible at all times while onsite.
Vandenberg AFB, CA - SLC-2, SLC-3, and Bldg 1705 – LOX
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 Oxygen (LOX) f.o.b. destination into customer owned tanks at Vandenberg AFB, CA (VAFB). The Contractor shall provide all product, materials, supplies, management, tools, equipment, transportation and labor necessary for the delivery of LOX.
2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS:
2.1 For SLC-3, and Bldg. 1705, LOX (NSN 9135-01-665-3259) shall meet the requirements of Type II, Grade A, MIL-PRF-25508H, dated October 27, 2011, Propellant, Oxygen. The filter outlined in paragraph 3.3 of the performance specification is required. Testing for particulate content is required.
2.2. For SLC-2, LOX (NSN 9135-01-665-3235) shall meet the requirements of Type II, Grade B, MIL-PRF-25508H, dated October 27, 2011, Propellant, Oxygen. The filter outlined in paragraph 3.3 of the performance specification is required. Testing for particulate content is required.
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. Unit of issue for LOX shall be TN (ton) for all documentation. Conversions: Quantity determinations by weight shall use a conversion of 210 gallons of LOX equals 1 ton.
3. PRODUCT ORDERING: The DLA Energy Contracting Officer (CO) shall issue Delivery Orders (DD Form 1155) for obligation of funds for orders to be issued during that specific timeframe by the appointed Delivery Scheduler.
4. PRODUCT DELIVERY:
4.1 Routine product deliveries shall be accomplished within forty eight (48) hours after receipt of an order from the appointed Delivery Scheduler, unless a longer period of time is stated on the order.
4.2 Emergency product deliveries shall be accomplished within twelve (12) hours after receipt of an order from the appointed Delivery Scheduler, 7 days a week, unless a longer period of time is stated on the order.
4.3 LOX shall be delivered to the following address at Vandenberg AFB, CA:
Aerospace Maintenance & Operations Center United Paradyne Corp. Bldg 7525 Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437-5398
4.4 Loads to support launch scrub/recycle contingencies are required 7 days a week.
Delivery time will be pre-coordinated but can be required at any time of day and can include the day of launch following a launch scrub.
4.4.1 For SLC-2, the Contractor will have 2 LOX trailers available on the day of launch to support a recycle attempt. The Contractor must be able to deliver 4 loads over 2 days with up to 3 loads on a single day to support launch scrub/recycle contingencies.
4.4.2 For SLC-3, the Contractor must be able to deliver up to 8 loads over a 48 hour period following a launch scrub with up to 6 loads within a 24 hour period following a launch scrub to support launch scrub/recycle contingencies.
4.5 The routine delivery time must be strictly adhered to as the launch facilities often have hazardous operations scheduled and cannot accommodate late or missed deliveries.
4.6 Changes or modifications to the commodity delivery date and time or the volume of commodity delivered may be made no later than 6 hours in advance for launch and wet dress rehearsal (WDR) scrub replenishments, due to usage variability.
4.7 The Contractor shall provide DLA Energy a list of personnel available on a 24-hour a day basis regarding shipments. The list shall include full name, office telephone number, home telephone number, direct distance dialing number, Fax number, and E-mail (if available) and shall be kept updated with changes.
4.8 The Contractor shall notify the customer by telephone or e-mail 4 hours prior to the shipment arrival at VAFB.
4.9 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. No detention costs shall be charged for delays caused by the late arrival of a tanker at VAFB. The Contractor shall allow up to 3 hours detention time for LOX deliveries to VAFB before charging for detention costs. A schedule of any applicable fees assessed by the Contractor shall be provided to the customer. The final acceptance of product shall occur at point of off load into the Customer’s storage tank.
The Contractor shall provide at time of delivery a certified weight ticket identifying the product quantity in each tanker.
4.10 Delivery Communications: Contractor shall provide a point of contact (POC) and one back up person 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.
4.11 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.
4.12 Tanker operators shall be prepared for and execute clean-up of spilled oil, coolant, or other leaks or contamination.
4.13 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.
4.14 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.
5. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT: The Contractor shall provide a transfer hose fitting that will interface with a three inch CGA coupling system installed on the tanks.
6. DESCRIPTION OF CUSTOMER OWNED TANKS AND TRAILERS:
Location Number of tanks Tank Capacity-Gallons/Tons MAWP* SLC-2 1** 28,000 gallons/133 tons 90 psig SLC-3 East 2*** 28,000 gallons/133 tons ea 150 psig ea SLC-3 East 2*** 44,000 gallons/210 tons ea 150 psig ea
Location Number of trailers Trailer Capacity-Gallons/Tons MAWP
Bldg. 1705 2*** 4,000 gallons/19 tons each 50 psig each
*MAWP (Maximum Allowable Working Pressure) **Type II, Grade B, NSN 9135-01-665-3235 ***Type II, Grade A, NSN 9135-01-665-3259
7. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Inspection for quality shall be performed at origin. Quantity determination and acceptance shall be at destination.
8. METHOD OF MEASUREMENT: Quantity determinations shall be made at the receiving activity using calibrated weight scales. The scale locations are as follows:
a. North Base: Bldg. 11505
Utah Avenue
b. South Base: Bldg. 969 Mesa Road
9. TRAINING/SECURITY:
9.1 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 a Contractor’s personnel arrival on site. Customer will not be charged the time spent in safety training Contractor personnel. This training will exceed no more than 2 hours of given personnel’s time. Prior to receiving this training, no Contractor personnel will be allowed on site unescorted.
9.2 Contractor shall provide only properly licensed drivers and certified product operators.
9.3 Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply and be in accordance with all security and badge requirements on USAF Installations and United Launch Alliance (ULA) VAFB Facilities. See attachment titled “Security Requirements.” All required badges shall be worn and be visible at all times while onsite.
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