PWS_-_Medical_Gases_-_DRAFT_-_2019.06.14.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

MEDICINAL AND INDUSTRIAL GASES, COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED

1. GENERAL

1.1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to ensure all gases are delivered as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) except as specified in Section 3, Government Furnished Facilities, Equipment, Material, for the Regional Health Command Europe . The estimated quantities which may be ordered against the resulting contract are as indicated in the Schedule of Supplies herein.

1.1.1. The Contractor’s work and responsibility shall be comprised of, but not limited to, planning, programming, administration, and management necessary to assure all functions and operations are conducted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this PWS for delivery of gases. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State and local applicable laws, regulations, and any changes or revisions thereto. The Contractor shall adhere to such laws and regulations including when they are changed or revised during the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall ensure that all work meets or exceeds the specifications in this PWS and all applicable regulations.

1.1.2. The Contractor shall pick-up empty cylinders and deliver filled and/or serviced cylinders to the destination point(s) specified by the requiring activity, at the consignee’s off-loading ramp aboard Contractor’s vehicle. Contractor shall provide forklift for loading and off-loading as required.

Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP). The contractor shall comply with OTSG/MEDCOM Policy Memo 19-019, Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program, 21 March 2019, or superseding DHA or DOD policy once issued and provided to the contractor. The SHARP reporting requirements apply only to knowledge obtained by contractor personnel while performing services under this contract.

The contractor shall require all CSPs with knowledge of an incident of sexual assault occurring on a Government facility, to include a Government leased facility, where the contractor is providing services under this contract, to report the incident to the contractor who shall immediately (within 24 hours, after gaining knowledge) report the incident in writing to the Government's COR. This reporting policy also applies to sexual assault incidents involving MEDCOM personnel that occur on the contractor’s owned or leased facility under this contract. All incidents shall be reported whether they involve contractor personnel or Government personnel, or other individuals, when the incidents occur on a Government facility or a Government leased facility.

1.1.2.1. The following shall be included in the unit prices of the items described herein:

1.1.2.1.1. Checking cylinders for necessity of quinquennial testing; or other intervals as may be required by law or pertinent regulations;

1.1.2.1.2. Checking valves for deficiencies and for necessary exchange prior to filling;

1.1.2.1.3. Checking cylinders/tanks for necessity of Technical Control Authority (Technischer Überwachungsverein - TUEV) or TUEA testing;

1.1.2.1.4. Filling cylinders/tank and upon filling, performing required tests for detection of leaks around the cylinder valve, sealing of cylinders with valve protection caps to prevent dust, grease or other foreign material from entering the valve orifice.

1.1.2.1.5. Delivery to the required destination/delivery point. Delivery locations are listed in the delivery location document.

1.1.2.1.6. The frequency of cylinder gas deliveries and liquid nitrogen shall be every two weeks for LRMC locations (Baumholder health and dental clinics, Kleber health and dental Clinics, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Pulaski dental clinic, Wiesbaden health and dental clinics).

1.1.2.1.7. Contractor will charge one delivery fee per location. For example deliveries to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center will be one bulk charge versus multiple charges for different locations on base).

1.1.2.1.8. The Contractor shall follow the steps to gain base full-time base access to all installations with delivery requirements. The Contractor shall ensure its delivery personnel are authorized under the base access approvals to enter the bases.

1.1.3. The specifications applicable to the items set forth herein are those specified in the description of each individual line item and those attached hereto and made part hereof in the PWS.

1.1.4. There is uncertainty concerning future requirements to support the Army’s transformation and the Base Realignment and Closure findings at all locations listed in this contract. It may be necessary to delete or add requirements to the contract to include a request for medical or industrial gases not currently listed in the contract at all locations. Changes in current requirements shall be executed by modification to the basic contract.

1.2. ADMINISTRATIVE:

1.2.1. The Contractor shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

1.2.2. Security. Immediately after award of the contract, the Contractor shall submit to the respective COR a request for a U.S. Installation Gate Pass and Vehicle Identification sticker. On successful completion of necessary U.S. Government personnel security clearance requirements, an Installation Pass will be issued by the Installation Coordinator. The Contractor shall conduct and assume the cost of background investigations for required clearances. The installation pass shall be returned to the COR immediately upon termination or expiration of the contract. NOTE: Designated country citizens (passport holders) are not authorized access to USAREUR controlled installations. Performance under this contractual document does not authorize designated country citizens access to such installations. Designated country as used in herein includes Afghanistan, Algeria, Burma, Cambodia, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Laos, Libya, Mongolia, North Korea, Peoples Republic of China (including Tibet), Syria, Yemen and the former Yugoslavia (Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia Herzegovina).

1.2.3. Physical Security. The Contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for the Contractors use.

1.2.4. Vehicle Operation, Registration and Insurance. The Contractor shall comply with the local installation requirements for vehicle registration. Any vehicle operated in performance of this contract must have appropriate liability coverage.

1.2.5. Method of Ordering and Contract Administration Data:

1.2.4.1 Delivery Orders. Delivery orders will be written on SF Form 1449.

1.2.4.2 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Orders. The Contractor is required to acknowledge receipt of each order issued against this contract in writing by signing the delivery/task order and return one (1) copy to the Contracting Officer.

1.3. HOURS OF PERFORMANCE:

1.3.1. Normal duty hours are 0900-1630 Monday through Friday (excluding legal federal holidays and USAREUR Training Holidays).

1.3.2. Deliveries, other than emergency work and work which cannot be accomplished during normal duty hours, shall be coordinated with the COR at least 24 hours prior to commencement of work.

1.3.3. Installation Closures. When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Government shall have the following options:

1.3.3.1 Reschedule the deliveries so it is performed the following day unless the following day falls on a weekend. Routine deliveries are not scheduled for Saturday or Sunday.

1.3.3.2 Reschedule the delivery/work on any day that is mutually agreeable to the parties.

1.3.4. Holidays.

1.3.4.1 The following is a list of legal federal holidays, on which the contractor can be called for deliveries, as referred to elsewhere in the contract/delivery order. Legal state holidays or specific host-country holidays will be specified by delivery order, if applicable.

U.S. Federal Holidays

NOTE: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday; holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. Any holidays that are declared by Presidential Executive Order shall be observed in the same manner as the holidays listed above. If the area in which a contract employee is scheduled to work is closed due to the holiday and the employee is not required to report in, payment will not be made for those hours. Closures of the installation due to inclement weather or other such acts of God shall be handled in the same manner.

1.3.4.2. Recognized Holidays. The Contractor shall be prepared to provide deliveries on local national holidays if the facility is open for business. The following local national holidays are considered regular workdays. These are:

German Holidays

Belgian Holidays

1.3.4.3. Subject to gases availability, the Contractor shall respond to emergency order requests within 24 hours.

1.4. CONDUCT

1.4.1. Impaired Contractor Personnel. At any time during the performance of this contract, the Contracting Officer, or COR may direct the Contractor to immediately remove any Contractor employee whose actions or impaired state raises reasonable suspicion that clear and present danger of physical harm exists to Government personnel or to the impaired individual. This provision will be used in emergency situations only and not for the purpose of bringing performance issues or other non-urgent concerns to the attention of the Contractor.

1.4.2. If, after any investigation deemed necessary by Government representatives and discussions with the Contractor's representative, the COR and Contracting Officer conclude that the Contractor employee impairment requires permanent removal from performance under the contract, the Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor that permanent removal is required. In the event of disagreements between the Government and the Contractor's representative concerning matters of impaired Contractor employee’s, the decision of the Contracting Officer will be final.

1.5. QUALITY MANAGEMENT

1.5.1. Quality Control Plan:

1.5.1.1 The Contractor shall establish and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure the requirements of this PWS are provided as specified. This plan shall be made available to the Contracting Officer upon request. The Contractor shall appoint in writing a Quality Control representative that is knowledgeable of the necessary requirements of this program. Updates to the plan to assure compliance to the PWS requirements are the responsibility of the Contractor as part of normal preventive and corrective actions. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1.5.1.2 Be structured to assure the individual responsible for Quality Control (QC) is independent from other parts of the Contractor’s organization.

1.5.1.3 Contain procedures for written and verbal communication with the Government regarding performance of the contract.

1.5.1.4 Contain clear, measurable, and acceptable levels of performance.

1.5.1.5 Contain procedures for preventing defects and deficiencies, early detection of problems, and handling corrective actions without dependence upon Government intervention.

1.5.1.6 Contain equipment operator maintenance related QC measures.

1.5.1.6.1 Contain surveillance procedures for each service to be monitored under this PWS. These procedures shall identify the list of items under surveillance, who will perform the surveillance, the frequency and method of surveillance, and procedures for correction of deficiencies.

1.5.1.7 Include a system to investigate and resolve customer complaints forwarded by the Government. The investigation results shall be documented and forwarded to the Government to include immediate corrective actions to prevent future complaints.

1.5.1.8 Provide a record of all Contactor QC checks and corrective actions to the Contracting Officer upon request.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance

1.5.2.1 The Government reserves the right to perform such tests at a Government laboratory to assure supplies conform to prescribed requirements. The Contractor at no cost shall make test samples available at point of origin to the U.S. Government upon request by the ordering official. In the event that the tested samples reveal nonconformance with the quality standards of this PWS, equitable adjustments shall be made to compensate for lesser quality on the lots of gases represented by such samples.

1.5.2.2 The absence of any inspection requirements in the PWS shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of ensuring that all products or supplies submitted to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract. Sampling inspection, as part of manufacturing operations, is an acceptable practice to ascertain conformance to requirements, however, this does not authorize submission of known defective material, either indicated or actual, nor does it commit the Government to accept defective material.

1.5.2.3 The Government will not utilize the color coding as the primary method of determining cylinder or container content.

1.5.2.4 Contractor shall

1.5.2.4.1 Check cylinders for necessity of testing or other intervals as may be required by law or pertinent regulations;

1.5.2.4.2 Check valves for deficiencies and for necessary exchange prior to filling;

1.5.2.4.3 Fill cylinders/tank and upon filling, perform required tests for detection of leaks around the cylinder valve, sealing of cylinders with valve protection caps to prevent dust, grease or other foreign material from entering the valve orifice;

1.5.2.4.4 Hydrostatic Testing. Re-testing and water pressure testing shall be made in conformance with the Norms on those cylinders for which the requirements apply and for which the test period has expired in accordance with the German & European Norms and requirements.

1.5.2.4.5 Ensure that all tank colors are in conformity with the local laws.

1.5.2.4.6 Lable gas cylinders and containers in accordance with the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) C-7 Guide to Classification and Labeling of Compressed Gases.

1.6. PAYMENT

All matters regarding delinquent payment shall be referred to the following office:

Point of Contact (POC)

1.7. GOVERNMENT UNIQUE TRAINING

1.7.1. The contractor shall ensure all service providers receive Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) training not later than 60 calendar days after contractor personnel begin performance under this contract. Training can be obtained either online or in person. Contractor personnel can attend SHARP training provided by MEDCOM on an every other month basis by contacting (210) 221-6118 for class date/ time availability. If the employee has an AKO account, they can access online the Team Bound Self Study course through Army Learning Management System (ALMS) at http://www.atsc.army.mil/tadlp/delivery/alms.asp.

2. DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS.

2.1. DEFINITIONS. Following is a list of basic definitions

2.1.1. CONTRACTING OFFICER: A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR): A Government employee selected and designated in writing by the Contracting Officer to act as his/her designated representative in administering a contract, however, without authority to change the terms or conditions of the contract.

2.1.3. ORDERING OFFICE: Any authorized activity that places orders for the purchase of supplies or services.

2.1.4. QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT. Those actions taken by the Government to check services to determine if they meet the requirements of the JC, U.S. Army Medical Command, quality assurance and risk management program, and ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.5. QUALITY CONTROL. Those actions taken by a Contractor to control the performance of services to ensure that they meet the requirements of the contract.

2.1.6. UNSCHEDULED/EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE: Those actions required to assure oxygen support to patients seven (7) days per week on a twenty-four hour call basis.

2.2. ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS. Following is a list of basic acronyms/abbreviations used in the contract.

3. GOVERNMENTFURNISHED FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL, AND SERVICES

3.1. GENERAL. The Government will provide, without cost to the Contractor, the facilities, equipment, materials, and services listed below.

3.2. EQUIPMENT. The Government will provide cylinders, except as requested, valves, hand wheels for valves, bursting discs, and dust caps where indicated.

3.3. OBTAINING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. The Contractor shall submit written requests to the Contracting Officer for additional or replacement soleuse Governmentfurnished equipment, as required in the performance of the contract. Such requests shall be sent through the COR to the Contracting Officer for decision.

3.4. EQUIPMENT ACCOUNTABILITY. The Contractor and the COR shall conduct a joint inventory of soleuse Governmentfurnished property at the beginning and during the last month of the contract. The Contractor shall be liable for loss or damage to soleuse Governmentfurnished property beyond fair wear and tear.

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY.

4.1. General. Except for those Government-furnished items and services specified in section three (3), the Contractor shall furnish all items and services required under this contract.

4.2. Equipment. The Contractor shall provide (where applicable) tanks, cylinders, valves, hand carts for valves, bursting discs, and dust caps necessary for the safe transport and operation on equipment.

4.3. For purpose of delivery, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to furnish hand carts, cylinder carts, forklift, and all other necessary material handling equipment necessary to accomplish delivery and removal of cylinders and bulk storage tanks.

5. SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 Service of cylinders shall be performed by the Contractor when found to be necessary or when requested by the Government.

5.1.1. If and when determined by the Contractor that service(s) are required, coordination with the requiring unit is necessary for authorization and for assurance that funds for the service(s) are available prior to performance of the service.

5.1.2. Re-Testing of Cylinder (TUEV) to Include Hydrostatic Testing. Re-testing and water pressure testing shall be made in conformance with the DGVO on those cylinders for which the requirements apply and for which the test period has expired in accordance with the DGVO. The Contractor shall be held responsible to insure that those gas cylinders that no longer have a valid retest period and/or valid water pressure test period are not filled with gas.

5.1.2.1. The testing shall be in accordance with paragraph 25 of the “Deutsche Druckgasverordnung” and “Füllung ausländischer Behälter, allgemeine Ausnahme von para 5 (1) der Druckgasverordnung, Deutscher Druckgasausschuss”, or in shorter intervals when required by the ordering agency in conformance with Government requirements.

5.1.2.2. The re-testing shall consist of the following:

Removal of valve Interior inspection Standard cleaning Weight control of cylinder Water pressure testing Emptying and drying of cylinder Re-installing of valve Inspection and re-testing Stamping by TUEV or TUEA

5.1.3. Metal Stamping of Cylinder. Each cylinder shall be metal stamped on the shoulder with the identification data required according to “Füllung ausländischer Behälter, DGVO. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to request metal stamping by the “TUEV” or “TUEA” when metal stamping is found to be erroneous, worn, illegible, etc.

5.1.4. Painting of Cylinders (Color Warnings): The gas cylinders shall be painted by the Contractor in the distinctive colors specified below and as shown on attached sketches, PWS – Technical Exhibit A and PWS – Technical Exhibit B, in order to provide a visual warning of the gas contained therein and the hazard involved in the handling of the cylinders. The body of each gas cylinder (except for the threaded area, valve, the metal stamped identification data on the shoulder) and the cylinder caps shall be painted as specified below and as shown on attached sketches:

In the event identification markings are no longer legible due to excessive over-painting, markings shall be removed and remarked to insure proper identification of item(s) that identification data will be legible again. Gas cylinders that have previously been painted shall be repainted or spot painted as necessary based upon the determination of the Supply Officer of the requiring agency in coordination with the Contractor.

5.1.5. Stenciling of Cylinders. Each gas cylinder shall be stenciled with the name of the gas to be contained therein in two (2) locations diametrically opposite and parallel to the longitudinal axis on the outside of the cylinder walls as illustrated on attached sketches, PWS – Technical Exhibit A and PWS – Technical Exhibit B. Lettering shall be in accordance with commercial practice, industry standards, and directives outlined herein. Gas cylinders that have previously been stenciled shall be re-stenciled as necessary based upon the determination of the Supply Officer of the requiring activity in coordination with the Contractor. At the option of the Contractor additional stenciling of the cylinder with the name of the respective gas in German will be permitted at no additional costs to the Government.

5.1.6. The CLINS which reference disposal of gas in cylinders are for cylinders with an active TUEV certificate.

5.2 Cylinders to be filled and/or serviced. Unless specified otherwise in the order the Government shall furnish cylinders, to include valve and cap, to the Contractor.

5.3 To avoid contamination of cylinders when empty, all cylinders shall be furnished to the filling point with valves closed.

5.4 The gas cylinders shall never be completely emptied to prevent contamination therefore a minimum pressure of not less than 100psi (7 bar) shall be maintained.

5.5 In addition each cylinder which has been cleaned, dried and filled shall have a decal or a label securely fixed in a conspicuous place on the shoulder of the cylinder with the below information in indelible print or ink:

SERVICE DATE ___________________________

NOTE: The date must be entered after the cylinder has been filled.

5.6 All compressed gas cylinder deliveries to Public Health Command Europe (PHCE) must have standard main valve outlets IAW DIN 477.

5.7 Special Handling/Marking of Cylinders to be filled with Nitrogen Grade “A”: The following additional requirements as applicable shall apply for all Government furnished cylinders to be filled with Nitrogen Grade “A” Only a written statement from the requiring activity (consignee) shall relieve the Contractor from this requirement.

5.7.1 Cylinders shall be cleaned, dried and marked with the service date when the cylinders as received from the requiring activity have a residual pressure of less than 100psi (7 bar).

5.7.2 Cylinders shall be cleaned, dried and marked with the service data when valves have been removed.

5.7.3 Cylinders shall be cleaned, dried and marked with the service date when the service date on the cylinder is older than six (6) months.

5.7.4 Cylinders shall be cleaned, dried and marked with the service date if no service date exists.

5.7.5 Special Marking: IMPORTANT

DO NOT LEAVE VALVE OPEN

RESIDUAL PRESSURE MUST BE

NOT LESS THAN 100psi (7 bar)

5.7.6. In addition to the above, the Contractor shall provide a certification of compliance for each delivery slip or invoice compliance with service and quality of gas, with regard to purity and moisture, in accordance with the requirements of the PWS.

5.7.6.1. Oxygen shall be delivered with a certification of purity. The certification may be combined into a singular form if multiple tanks are delivered but the form must contain the serial number for each tank delivered.

5.8. Unscheduled/Emergency Maintenance. Rental of liquid oxygen tanks shall include preventive and unscheduled maintenance as a result of any failure on the system that prevents oxygen support to the patient. The Contractor shall respond within four (4) hours of notification that an emergency exists.

5.9. Instructions for Delivery. Unless otherwise specified gas shall be filled into Government owned cylinders. Only cylinders that are found serviceable in accordance with state, local, and host nation regulations shall be filled.

5.9.1. Preparation for delivery. Cylinders found unserviceable by the Contractor or where caps are missing shall not be accepted by the Contractor but returned to the respective U.S. installation.

5.9.1.1. When required and requested by the Contractor, as specified in the respective CLIN, a sufficient quantity of valves, hand wheels for valves, bursting discs, and dust caps for Government cylinders shall be made available by the respective activity to the Contractor in order to prevent gas delivery delays.

5.9.1.2. The Contractor shall return unserviceable valves to the respective activity together with the gas shipment. Cylinders for which valves are not made available shall be returned in an unfilled condition to the respective activity from which received.

5.9.1.3. The Contractor shall ensure that only those cylinders equipped with the proper valve for the respective gas are filled.

5.9.2. Time of Delivery/Performance:

(SEE BELOW)

Note 1: FOB DESTINATION. Contractors shall pick-up from U.S. installations empty cylinders and return them filled every two weeks . Tanks are to be filled every two weeks.

Note 2: FOB DESTINATION. Same as Note 1 above, however, should cylinders require testing or services the Contractor shall perform required services and return cylinders within 45 days after receipt of order.

Note 3: FOB DESTINATION-Gas Mixtures: Contractor shall supply the required gas within two (2) weeks after receipt of order. Earlier supply is desired, however, at no additional cost to the Government.

Note 4: Disposal of Gas in Cylinders or Disposal of Cylinders: Within 12 weeks after receipt of order.

Note 5: TUEV, valve replacement, etc., within forty-five (45) days

Note 6: FOB DESTINATION. Rental tanks shall be delivered within two weeks after request.

5.9.2.1. Delivery dates shall be coordinated with the requiring activity to ensure Government personnel are available to receive products at time of delivery.

5.10. Bulk Rental Tanks and Cylinders:

5.10.1 Liquid Nitrogen Tank. Contractor shall coordinate with incumbent Contractor to insure the existing tank is removed (as required) and the required tank is installed on the first day of contract performance. Upon notification of additional tank requirements the Contractor shall have tank(s) set-up and operational within twenty-four (24) hours after notification. The Contractor shall ensure the COR receives advance notification prior to any scheduled or unscheduled disruption of delivery associated with any transition. Loss of service shall not exceed eight (8) hours during the transition.

5.10.2 Liquid Oxygen Tank. Contractor shall coordinate with incumbent Contractor to insure the existing tank is removed (as required) and the required tank is installed on the first day of contract performance. Upon notification of additional tank requirements the Contractor shall have tank(s) set-up and operational within twenty-four (24) hours after notification. The Contractor shall ensure the COR receives advance notification prior to any scheduled or unscheduled disruption of delivery associated with any transition. Loss of service shall not exceed eight (8) hours during the transition.

5.10.3 Liquid Argon Tank. Contractor shall coordinate with incumbent Contractor to insure the existing tank is removed (as required) and the required tank is installed on the first day of contract performance. Upon notification of additional tank requirements the Contractor shall have tank(s) set-up and operational within twenty-four (24) hours after notification. The Contractor shall ensure the COR receives advance notification prior to any scheduled or unscheduled disruption of delivery associated with any transition. Loss of service shall not exceed eight (8) hours during the transition.

5.10.4 Upon termination or expiration of the contract the Contractor shall accomplish removal of bulk tank in coordination with new supplier. The Contractor, as required, shall replace the bulk tank with a small storage tank two weeks prior to removal larger bulk tank. The Contractor shall coordinate with the respective activity to ensure the smaller tank is capable of supporting the ongoing mission prior to removal of the larger bulk tank. Contractor shall ensure the liquid oxygen flow is efficient and effective.

5.11. Disposal of Gas in Cylinder. The Contractor shall pursuant to applicable environmental laws and regulations accomplish preparation for the disposal of gas in cylinder. The Contractor shall pick-up, deliver, and notify the requiring activity when completion of delivery has been accomplished. The Contractor shall be responsible for delivering the cylinder to the respective DRMO for disposal (as required) as directed by the requiring activity.

5.12. REQUIREMENTS:

5.12.1 INDUSTRIAL GASES:

5.12.1.1 All gases not identified as medicinal or otherwise are intended for industrial use and shall be furnished in the grade/purity as specified in each individual CLIN.

5.12.1.2 Nitrogen shall be oil-free and considered oil-free if the gas is compressed with water lubricated compressor or if the gas is produced from a liquid which is oil free. Moisture: max. 0.05 mg/l. gas.

5.12.1.3 Argon 99.999% / Methane 99.995%, 90/10 mix shall be Electronic Capture Device (ECD) quality. The Contractor shall accomplish delivery in accordance with the special handling and filling associated with ECD’s.

5.12.3.1 Gas Quality:

5.12.3.1.1 Impurities. Oxygen shall be free from all contaminants known toxicity to the maximum practicable extent. Oxygen shall contain no odor.

5.12.3.1.2 Moisture. Moisture shall not exceed 7 ppm of water vapor or a maximum dew point of -82 degree Fahrenheit when tested.

5.12.3.1.3 MEDICINAL GASES: Medicinal gases are identified as such in each CLIN and shall be of the grade/purity and quality as described in each individual CLIN and shall be delivered in conformance with requirements set forth in the DAB, EUAB and the “United States Pharmacopeia”, latest revision.

5.13 TALLY AND ACCOUNT:

5.13.1 The quantity of compressed liquefied gases furnished within any cylinder is equal to the weight difference in kilogram or pounds between the gross weight of the filled cylinder and the net weight of the empty cylinder. The conversion formula is as follows:

5.13.2 The content in liter or cubic feet (CF) or cubic meter (CZ) of compressed gas within any cylinder will be computed by multiplication of the water capacity of the cylinder (liter, CF or CZ) with its settled pressure (bar, 15 degree C).

THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNT IS ALSO ACCEPTABLE:

6.1. CONVERSION TABLE:

6. Technical Orders, Specifications, Regulations, Manuals and Forms.

6.1. General. Technical orders, specifications, regulations, manuals and other applicable directives will be made available by the Government upon request. The COR, upon request, will provide to the contractor a copy of all technical orders, regulations, manuals, and other applicable directives electronically or in hard copy.

6.2. Applicable Regulations, Manuals, and Forms. Publications applicable to this performance work are listed below. Publications shall be coded as mandatory (M) or advisory (A). The contractor shall comply with those coded (M) and shall be guided by those coded (A) to the extent (that is a specific procedure in a paragraph, section, chapter, or volume) specified in the PWS. Supplements or amendments to listed publications may be issued during the life of the contract. The contractor shall post and update all publications; however, the contractor shall not change any requirements or procedures without prior written approval of the KO. The contractor may obtain copies of publications through normal supply channels after written approval of the Contracting Office

6.2.1. Regulations. Regulations applicable to this contract are listed below:

6.2.2. Forms: Forms applicable to this contract are listed below:

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