W9114F26QA003_Attachment_01_Contract_Requirements_Description_(CRD).pdf

W9114F26QA003

Attachment 01

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTION (CRD)

MEDICINAL AND INDUSTRIAL GASES, COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED

1. General

1.1.1. 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 Contract Requirements Description (CRD) except as specified in Section 3, Government Furnished Facilities, Equipment, Material, for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) / Medical Readiness Command, Europe (MRC, EUR). The estimated quantities which may be ordered against the resulting contract are as indicated in the Schedule of Supplies herein.

1.1.2. 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 CRD 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 CRD and all applicable regulations.

1.1.3. 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. The Contractor shall service and refill empty tanks and have them ready for issue/delivery no later than 15 days after pick-up. Contractor shall provide forklift for loading and off-loading as required.

1.1.4. RESERVED

1.1.5. 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 Civilian and Military 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.

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

1.1.7. Inspecting/Checking cylinders for necessity of quinquennial (every 5 years) testing; or other intervals as may be required by law, manufacturer specifications or pertinent regulations.

1.1.8. Inspecting/Checking valves for deficiencies and for necessary exchange prior to filling.

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

1.1.10. 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.

1.1.11. Delivery to the required destination/delivery point. Delivery locations are listed in the Delivery Location List below this CRD.

1.1.12. The frequency of cylinder gas deliveries and liquid nitrogen shall be every two weeks or 15 days, 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).

1.1.13. 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).

1.1.14. 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.

1.1.15. 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 CRD.

1.1.16. 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.

1.2.3. Contractor and all associated sub-Contractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

1.2.4. Contractor and all associated sub-Contractor’s employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.2.5. Immediately after award of the contract, the Contractor shall submit to the respective COR a request for a U.S. Installation Gate Pass. 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).

1.2.6. Physical Security. The Contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for the Contractor’s use.

1.2.7. 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 In Accordance With (IAW) local laws.

1.2.8. Method of Ordering and Contract Administration Data

1.2.9. Delivery Orders. Delivery orders will be recorded on the authorized system or record, per Supply Management Policy/Procedures.

1.2.10. 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 for accepting deliveries are 0800-1530 Monday through Friday (excluding legal federal holidays, local national 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.

1.3.4. 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.

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

1.3.6. Holidays.

1.3.7. 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 New Year’s Day January 1st Martin Luther King’s Birthday 3rd Monday in January President’s Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 14th Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th

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.

1.3.8. 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 New Year's Day Neujahrstag 1 January

Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige 6 January (Baden- Wuerttemberg & Bavaria)

Good Friday Karfreitag 2 days before Easter Easter Monday Ostermontag 1 day after Easter Labor Day Tag der Arbeit 1 May Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt 39 days after Easter Whit Monday Pfingstmontag 50 days after Easter Corpus Christi Fronleichnam 60 days after Easter Assumption Day Mariä Himmelfart 15 August (not all states) German Unification Day Tag der deutschen Einheit 3 October All Saints’ Day Allerheiligen 1 November 1st Christmas Day 1. Weihnachtsfeiertag 25 December 2nd Christmas Day 2. Weihnachtsfeiertag 26 December

Belgian Holidays

English Dutch French German Date New Year’s Day Nieuwjaar Nouvel An Neujahr 1 January

Easter Monday Paasmaandag Lundi de Pâques Ostermontag Monday after Easter

Labor Day Dag van de arbeid Fête du Travail Tag der Arbeit 1 May

Ascension Day Onze Lieve Heer hemelvaart Ascension Christi Himmelfahrt 39 days after

Easter

Pentecost Monday Pinkstermaandag Lundi de Pentecôte Pfingstmontag Monday after Pentecost

Belgian National Day Nationale feestdag Fête nationale Nationalfeiertag 21 July

Assumption of Mary Onze Lieve Vrouw hemelvaart Assomption Mariä Himmelfahrt 15 August

All Saints’ Day Allerheiligen Toussaint Allerheiligen 1 November Armistice Day Wapenstilstand Jour de l'Armistice Waffenstillstand 11 November Christmas Day Kerstmis Noël Weihnachten 25 December

1.3.9. Subject to gases availability, the Contractor shall respond to emergency order requests within 12 hours or at least by 10:00 am the next day.

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. 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.

1.4.2. Quality Management.

1.4.3. Quality Control Plan.

1.4.4. The Contractor shall maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure the requirements of this CRD 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 CRD requirements are the responsibility of the Contractor as part of normal preventive and corrective actions.

1.5. Quality Assurance.

1.5.1. 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 CRD, equitable adjustments shall be made to compensate for lesser quality on the lots of gases represented by such samples. Refer to the Salient Characteristics document for specified product requirements.

1.5.2. The absence of any inspection requirements in the CRD 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.

1.5.3. The Government will not utilize the color coding as the primary method of determining cylinder or container content. Specific marking requirements can be found in the salient characteristics document.

1.5.4. Contractor shall:

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

1.5.6. Check valves for deficiencies and for necessary exchange prior to filling.

1.5.7. 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.

1.5.8. The Contractor will ensure the product delivered is in compliance with Standards required for medical gases. This includes the ensuring the tanks in use are serviceable, and compatible with clinical gases requirements.

Inform the Government COR when tanks are deemed unserviceable and needing to be replaced.

1.5.9. Ensure that all tank colors and markings are in conformity with the local laws.

1.5.10. Label 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 POCs:

Point of Contact (POC)

Primary/Alternate Name Telephone Number Email Address

LRMC Primary POC

LRMC Alternate POC

Bavaria POC

Belgium Primary POC

Belgium Alternate POC

Belgium Alternate POC

1.7. Government Unique Training.

1.7.1. RESERVED

2. Definitions and Acronyms.

2.1.1. Following is a list of basic definitions:

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

2.1.3. 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.

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

2.1.5. QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT (QA&I). 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.

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

2.1.7. UNSCHEDULED/EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE: Those actions required to assure oxygen support to patients seven (7) days per week on a (24) hour call basis.

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

CDR Contract Discrepancy Report CRD Contract Requirements Description CF Cubic Feet CLIN Contract Line Item (e.g., 0001) COR Contracting Officer's Representative CY Cylinder CZ Cubic meter DA Department of the Army DAB Deutsches Arzneimittelbuch 10

DGVO Druckgas-Verordnung of Germany including TRG and TG DO Delivery Order DoD Department of Defense DY Date EA Each ECD Electron Capture Detector EUAB Europaeisches Arzneimittelbuch (European Pharmaceutical book) FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation GAL Gallon GGVS Gefahrengut-Verordnung-Strasse KG Kilogram KO Contracting Officer LI Liter LO Lot MAS Minimum Acceptable Standards (MAS) MO Month POC Point of Contact QA Quality Assurance QC Quality Control RFQ Request for Quotation SAPR Sexual Assault and Response Program SF Standard Form SubCLIN Contract Sub-Line Item (e.g., 0001AA) TUEA Technisches Überwachungsamt TUEV Technical Control Authority (Technischer Überwachungsverein) USP The Pharmacopeia of the United States of America

3. Government Furnished Facilities, Equipment, Materiel, 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 coordinate for the procurement (as necessary) and provide cylinders, valves, hand wheels for valves, bursting discs, and dust caps as required upon contract determination.

3.3. Obtaining additional or replacement equipment. The Contractor shall submit written requests to the Contracting Officer for additional or replacement sole-use Government-furnished 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 sole-use Government owned and Government-furnished property at the beginning and during the last month of the contract.

The Contractor shall be liable for loss or damage to sole-use Government-furnished property beyond fair wear and tear.

4. Contractor Furnished Property/Equipment.

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, 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. Specified Tasks.

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

5.1.2. 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.

5.1.3. Serviceability: Product 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.

5.1.4. Serviceability 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

5.1.5. 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.

5.1.6. Painting of Cylinders (Color Warnings) In accordance with Hazardous Materiel Standards: The gas cylinders shall be painted by the Contractor in the distinctive colors specified below, 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:

(1) Gray Physically dangerous materials

(2) Brown Toxic and poisonous materials

(3) Green Oxidizing materials

(4) Yellow Flammable materials

(5) Blue Anesthetics and harmful materials

In the event identification markings are no longer legible due to excessive over-painting, markings shall be removed and remarked to ensure 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.

5.1.7. 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 and 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.

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

5.1.9. 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.

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

5.1.11. 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.

5.1.12. 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.

5.1.13. 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).

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

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

5.2. Special Marking: IMPORTANT

DO NOT LEAVE VALVE OPEN

RESIDUAL PRESSURE MUST NOT BE

LESS THAN 100psi (7 bar)

5.2.1. The Contractor shall provide a certification of compliance for each delivery slip or invoice compliance with service and quality of gas, with regards to purity and moisture, in accordance with the requirements of the CRD and the Salient Characteristics document.

5.2.2. 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.

5.2.3. 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.

5.2.4. 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.

5.2.5. 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.

5.2.6. 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.

5.2.7. The Contractor shall ensure that only those cylinders equipped with the proper valve for the respective gas are filled. U.S. Purchased retrofitted tanks are a priority and will be used first. Adapters will be made available when necessary and in case of emergencies in order to deliver medial grade gases tanks that are compatible with U.S.

medical equipment and medical gases delivery systems within the treatment facilities.

5.3. Time of Delivery/Performance:

ITEM QUANTITY NOTE #

(SEE BELOW)

Oxygen See Schedule 2 Nitrogen Cylinder See Schedule 2 Bulk Liquid Nitrogen See Schedule 6 Bulk Liquid Argon See Schedule 6 Argon Cylinder mix See Schedule 3 Argon Cylinder See Schedule 3 Rental Tanks Oxygen See Schedule 6 Cap Removal & Replacement See Schedule 5 Exterior Cleaning & Re-Painting Cylinder See Schedule 5 Preparation of Government Owned Cylinders See Schedule 5 Interior Cleaning & Drying of Cylinder See Schedule 5 Metal Stamping of Cylinder See Schedule 5 Re-Testing (TUEV) of Empty Cylinder See Schedule 5 Removal of Paint from Cylinder Shoulder See Schedule 5 Valve Removal & Replacement See Schedule 5 All Others See Schedule 1

Note 1: FOB DESTINATION. Contractor 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 30 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. Exception, under emergency circumstances when earlier supply is necessary.

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

5.3.2. Bulk Rental Tanks and Cylinders:

5.3.3. Liquid Nitrogen Tank. Contractor shall coordinate with incumbent Contractor to ensure 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.

5.3.4. Liquid Oxygen Tank. Contractor shall coordinate with incumbent Contractor to ensure 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.

5.3.5. Liquid Argon Tank. Contractor shall coordinate with incumbent Contractor to ensure 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.

5.3.6. 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. Contractor shall ensure the liquid oxygen flow is efficient and effective.

5.3.7. 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.

5.4. Requirements.

5.4.1. Industrial Gases.

5.4.2. 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.

5.4.3. 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.

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

5.5. Gas Quality.

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

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

5.5.3. 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.

5.6. Tally and Account.

5.6.1. 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:

1 Kilogram (KG) = 2.205 pounds (lbs) 1 pound (LB) = 0.4536 kilogram

5.6.2. 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).

SAMPLE: A 40 liter cylinder x 200 bar = 8,000 liters or 8 cubic meters or 282 CF

THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNT IS ALSO ACCEPTABLE:

1,650 gal cylinder (44 liters water volume) at 150 bar = 230 CF 1,650 gal cylinder (44 liters water volume) at 242 bar = 353 CF

5.7. Conversion Table.

Unit = Equivalent Unit

1 liter (1) = 0.03531 cu. ft. (CF)

1 cu. ft (CF) = 28.32 liter

1 cu. ft (CF) = 0.2832 cubic meter

1 cubic meter = 35.31 cu. ft (CF)

1 kilogram (kg) = 2.205 pounds (lbs")

1 pound (lb) = 0.453 kilogram (kg)

1 liter (l) = 0.2642 U.S. gallon (GAL)

1 U.S. Gallon = 3.785 liters (l)

1 U.S. Gallon = 0.1337 cu. ft (CF)

1 cu. ft. (CF) = 7.481 U.S. gallons

1 cubic meter = 35.31 cu. ft. (CF)

1 bar = 21.7566 psi

1. 5 bar = 21.75 psi = 22 psi

1 psi = 0.06894757 bar

100 psi = 6.894 bar

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.

6.1.1. 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 CRD. 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.

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

REGULATION MANDATORY/

ADVISORY DATE

JCAHO – Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations M Current Edition

29 CFR 1910.1030 – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens M Current Edition

29 CFR 1910.101 – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Requirements for Compressed Gases M Current Edition

AR 700-68 – Storage and Handling of Liquefied and Gaseous Compressed Gasses and Their Full and Empty Cylinders M Current Edition

MIL-STD-1411B – Department of Defense Standard Practice:

Inspection and Maintenance of Gas Cylinders M Current Edition

DLAI 4145.3 – Storage and Handling of Liquefied and Gaseous Compressed Gasses and Their Full and Empty Cylinders M Current Edition

49 CFR 171-180 Subchapter C: Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous materials Regulation (Particularly Subpart C) M Current Edition

Compressed Gas Association (CGA) Pamphlet P-1: Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers M Current Edition

DA PAM 710-7 – Hazardous Material Management Program M Current Edition AR 40-61 – Medical Logistics Policies M Current Edition NFPA 99 – Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems M Current Edition DoD Environmental Final Governing Standards, Germany & Belgium M Current Edition Compressed Gas Association (CGA) C-7 Guide to Classification and Labeling of Compressed Gases M Current Edition

Army Regulation 600-20, Army Command Policy A Current Edition DoDD 6495.01, Sexual Assault and Response (SAPR) Program A Current Edition

(End of Contract Requirements Description) http://www.jointcommission.org/ http://www.jointcommission.org/ https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_id=10051&p_table=STANDARDS https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_id=10051&p_table=STANDARDS https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=standards&p_id=9747 https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=standards&p_id=9747 http://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/700_Series_Collection_1.html http://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/700_Series_Collection_1.html http://www.everyspec.com/MIL-STD/MIL-STD-1400-1499/MIL-STD-1411B_23144/ http://www.everyspec.com/MIL-STD/MIL-STD-1400-1499/MIL-STD-1411B_23144/ http://www.dla.mil/issuances/Documents/i4145.25.pdf http://www.dla.mil/issuances/Documents/i4145.25.pdf http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title49/49cfrv2_02.tpl http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title49/49cfrv2_02.tpl http://www.cganet.com/customer/publication_detail.aspx?id=P-1 http://www.cganet.com/customer/publication_detail.aspx?id=P-1 http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/p710_7.pdf http://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/40_Series_Collection_1.html https://www.nfpa.org/medgas http://www.bamberg.army.mil/dpw/environment/documents/Shared/Final%20Governing%20Standards_Germany_2012.pdf https://portal.cganet.com/Publication/Details.aspx?id=C-7 https://portal.cganet.com/Publication/Details.aspx?id=C-7