STATEMENT OF WORK.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

DOC #: 0300V000

1. The contractor shall supply two liquid nitrogen tanks for Portsmouth

Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine. Contractor shall call and coordinate delivery time with the Government Surveillance Officer for base access as needed. The nitrogen is required to provide a continuous uninterrupted flow for the period of performance to support a critical service.

2. Tank Rental Specifications:

2.1. Physical Characteristics and Operation:

2.1.1. The tanks shall have storage capacity of 1500 gallons each.

2.1.2. Both tanks must be capable of supplying a minimum nitrogen gas at 2 Pounds per Square Inch Gage (PSIG) minimum to a government-provided supply line. Tanks should be capable of maintaining steady pressure in the normal operating range of 10 to

30 PSIG and are rated for a working pressure of at least 70 PSIG.

Tanks should provide uninterrupted flow of nitrogen gas within the normal operating band during fills without varying pressure more than +10 / -5 PSIG.

2.1.3. Tanks have piping for protection from weather and

inadvertent damage. All tubing shall be manufactured from stainless steel. Tanks must be suitable for operation in an outdoor, marine, seashore environment.

2.1.4. All sections of pipe that can be isolated and could see nitrogen gas have a vent valve.

2.1.5. Each nitrogen tank contains as a minimum but not limited to the following installed:

2.1.5.1. An external tank mounted atmospheric vaporizer with a capacity of 2000 SCFH Nitrogen.

2.1.5.2. A vent blowdown valve.

2.1.5.3. A liquid outlet connection.

2.1.5.4. A fill line with check valve downstream of connection.

2.1.5.5. A liquid level gauge indicating liquid content of tank in gallons.

2.1.5.6. Pressure-relieving rupture disk and relief valves.

2.1.5.7. A tank pressure gauge to indicate vessel pressure in

PSIG.

2.2. Electrical:

2.2.1. The tanks may not have any features that require an

external electrical power supply.

2.3. Tank Failure or Replacement

2.3.1. The contractor shall be responsible for equipment failure not arising out of abuse or negligence by the government.

2.3.2. The contractor shall provide service within eight (8 hours) after notification by the contracting officer or representative.

2.3.2.1. If a nitrogen storage tank cannot be returned to

service within twenty-four (24) hours of a notification, a replacement shall be delivered at no extra charge to the government.

3. Nitrogen Specifications:

3.1. Liquid nitrogen to be stored shall meet the requirements of Type

1, Grade A, in accordance with Commercial Item Description (CID) A-A-

59155.

4. Government Furnished Material / Services:

4.1.1. Connection to drydock nitrogen system with isolation valve downstream of tank connection.

4.1.2. Monitor tank levels at least every four hours when in use.

4.1.3. Available during all tank fills.

4.1.4. Provide access to the areas where the tanks are to be

placed or are currently placed during the performance of the contract to allow them to be viewed by contractor or distributer, if needed.

4.1.5. Provide access to the tanks to allow them to be inspected by the contractor for certification and approval prior to filling, if needed.

5. Performance Period: SEE JML

6. Security Requirements: Vendor representative(s) shall obtain appropriate credentials for all drivers and technicians requiring access to a Department of Defense facility. All persons requiring access shall provide proof of citizenship. Badging is required as per Portsmouth

Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine security requirements. Without proper badging, access will be delayed due to security background checks and at times access can be denied.

7. Government Work Hours. All regular deliveries will be scheduled between

8:00AM and 4:00PM, Monday through Friday. Deliveries outside these hours can be made on an emergent basis; badging requirements apply at all times.

8. Response to Bid Request: Description of services as they relate to these contract requirements. The vendor is to provide full technical specification of the telemetry along with the bid to ensure it meets the

Shipyards security requirements.