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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR

INFORMATION CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

CODE

6. PROJECT NUMBER

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

local time containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES

CODE AT

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

WVA B35A Nitrogen-Argon Piping Installation and RemovalInstrument Name:

Project: WVA B35A Nitrogen / Argon Piping Installation and Removal

SITE VISIT

DATE: 25 August 2026 @ 10:00am

LOCATION: 1 Buffington St. Watervliet, NY 12189 (Watervliet Arsenal)

FOR ACCESS INTO THE FRONT GATE PLEASE CONTACT Michael Gross, (571)588-9116, michael.e.

gross28.civ@army.mil WITH NAME(S) AND COMPANY REPRESENTED AT LEAST A MINIMUM OF 24

HOURS IN ADVANCE OF SITE VISIT.

MEETING POINT IS THE FRONT GATE PARKING AREA JUST INSIDE THE MAIN ENTRANCE. PLEASE

PLAN TO ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES EARLY TO ALLOW TIME GETTING THROUGH THE GATE

PROCESSING THROUGH THE VISITOR'S CENTER.

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT IS: Tom Gamache and Tim Fontaine.

BACKUP POINT OF CONTACT ON-SITE IS: Joseph Pokrentowski, 518-266-4738, joseph.s.pokrentowski.

civ@army.mil

THIS IS THE ONLY SITE VISIT, ALTERNATE DATES AND/OR TIMES WILL NOT BE GRANTED!

A REAL ID-COMPLIANT DRIVER'S LICENSE OR SUPPLEMENTAL IDENTIFICATION (PASSPORT, TWIC, ETC.) IS REQUIRED FOR ACCESS ONTO POST. ACCESS WILL BE DENIED FOR ALL WHO DO NOT

PRESENT A REAL ID.

SAFETY GLASSES ARE REQUIRED. SAFETY SHOES AND ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE PERSONAL

PROTECTIVE ITEMS ARE ALSO RECOMMENDED.

A. NOTICE OF WATERVLIET ARSENAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS

(a) IMPORTANT DELIVERY/QUALITY REQUIREMENTS:

W911PT26QA122

(1) ALL OFFERORS MUST CAREFULLY REVIEW THE DELIVERY REQUIREMENT IN THE REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR SOLICITATION. WHEN SUBMITTING AN OFFER/BID, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU CAN MEET

THE DELIVERY SCHEDULE.

(2) ON TIME DELIVERY IS VERY CRITICAL. THEREFORE, YOU MUST ADHERE TO THE DELIVERY

REQUIREMENTS INDICATED IN ANY RESULTANT AWARD. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE

CONTRACTUAL DELIVERY SCHEDULE, MAY RESULT IN TERMINATION OF THE ORDER OR REQUIRE

CONSIDERATION IF THE GOVERNMENT

ELECTS TO EXTEND DELIVERY. (NOTE: Non-availability of raw materials, subcontractor issues, scheduling conflicts, should be considered at the time you are submitting your offer/bid. They are not acceptable excuses for failing to meet the delivery after award).

(3) PROVIDING QUALITY PRODUCTS THAT CONFORM TO THE CONTRACT ARE JUST AS IMPORTANT AS

MEETING THE REQUIRED DELIVERY. DELIVERY OF NONCONFORMING PRODUCTS RESULTS IN

DELIVERY DELAYS AND INCREASED COSTS TO THE ARSENAL.

(4) PAST PERFORMANCE FOR QUALITY AND DELIVERY MAY BE A MAJOR CONSIDERATION IN MAKING

DETERMINATIONS FOR FUTURE CONTRACT AWARDS.

NOTICE: Throughout this document we may use the terms "we" and "you", the term "we" means the government of the United States of America, and the term "you" means the contractor.

(b) WATERVLIET ARSENAL INFORMATION FOR CONTRACTORS:

"Watervliet Arsenal Information for Contractors" document is incorporated by reference in all solicitations and contracts. The full text version of the instructions is available at Internet address: http://www.wva.army.mil /Documents/Contracting/WAIC.pdf Upon request, the contracting officer will make its full text available."

POC - CONTRACT SPECIALIST/BUYER: Michael Gross

TELEPHONE NUMBER: 571.588.9116

E-MAIL ADDRESS: michael.e.gross28.civ@army.mil

Please provide the following information for your company.

VENDOR NAME:

VENDOR POC:

POC PHONE:

E-MAIL ADDRESS (see note below):

UNIQUE ENITITY ID:

CAGE CODE (if known):

TAX ID NUMBER:

NOTE: Your e-mail address is required so that in the event you receive the resultant award, we can e-mail it to you. If we experience difficulties with e-mail, it will be data faxed.

(c) POSTERS:

(1) Contracts for Material, Supplies, Articles and Equipment Exceeding $15,000/Service Contract Labor Standards.

Orders subject to these Acts require contractors to post WH Publication 1313, "Employee Rights on Government Contracts".

(2) Construction Orders. Orders for construction require contractors to post WH Publication 1321, "Employee Rights under the Davis Bacon" and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance poster on "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law."

(3) These posters can be accessed electronically at http://www.dol.gov .

(4) Hard copies of the posters will be made available upon request to the contracting officer.

(d) PAYMENTS:

Any vendor that receives an award (except those paid by credit card or accommodation check) can view invoice payments made by DFAS at https://piee.eb.mil/ using the "my invoice" system. You will be required to register in order to view payments. Payment information is maintained for 120 days from invoice payment. Vendors can find out when invoices have been paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), etc. This website can save valuable time and frustration over billing questions and it is a free service.

(e) RELEASE OF INFORMATION:

The contractor shall not release or authorize release of DoD specifications; acceptance test results; information involving critical military technology; or any other information in which the DoD maintains proprietary rights, or is otherwise confidential or classified. This restriction includes any endorsement by the Department of Army of a contractor. Release of information under the circumstances referenced above requires the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer responsible for this contract. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with, and comply with the requirements of Chapter 5, page 22, paragraph 5-48, of AR 360-1 may be found at http://www.

usapa.army.mil/pdffiles/r360_1.pdf

AS6311 - Electronic Contracting

(a) All Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal solicitations will be publicized on the System for Award Management website (https://www. SAM.gov). When available electronically, Technical Data Packages (TDPs) will be provided to the contractor either as separate attachments that will be made available within SAM.gov or as links within the PIEE Solicitation Module.

(b) Please pay close attention to the Issued By block location on the cover page of the solicitation closing date /time. The solicitation closing date/time is based on the local time of the location of the Issued By office. Offerors are responsible for submitting any proposal, modification or revision/amendment, so as to be received by the Government office designated in the solicitation by the date/time specified.

(c) It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure any proposal, modification, or revision/amendment is received by the date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation. If any proposal, modification, or revision /amendment was not received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure by the exact date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation, it will be determined late and will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-1 or FAR 52.212-1 (whichever is applicable to this solicitation). Proposal, modification, or revision /amendment is defined to mean ALL volumes or parts required in the solicitation and included in the electronic submission.

Note: Any proposal, modification, or revision/amendment size and content may impact the time it takes for submission. Therefore, offerors are strongly cautioned that adequate time should be allowed when submitting any proposal, modification, or revision/amendment.

(d) Solicitations may remain posted on www.SAM.gov after the solicitation closing date. If the response deadline has passed for the solicitation, offerors will no longer be able to submit electronic responses.

(e) Any award issued as a result of this solicitation will be distributed electronically. In the event of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 USC (S) 552) request for a copy of any award issued as a result of this solicitation, or any subsequent modifications to the contract, the contract and modifications will be released. In addition, in accordance with Executive Order 12600 (June 23, 1987), please be advised it is the Government's intention to also release the unit price(s) in response to any request under FOIA. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit, or item purchased as it appears in Section B of the contract. Unit price does NOT refer to, nor does it include Cost or Pricing data or information. If an offeror objects to the release of the unit price(s) in the contract or contract modifications in the event of a FOIA request, the offeror must notify the Contracting Officer in writing prior to the closing date identified in this solicitation and include the rationale for the objection, consistent with the provisions of FOIA. A release determination will be made in accordance with FOIA based on the rationale provided.

(f) Questions pertaining to this solicitation should be directed to the Contract Specialist identified on the cover page of this solicitation. For technical assistance in doing business with the Government, and doing business electronically, please visit the APEX (formerly Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)) website at http://www.miapex.org/ to locate a regional center.

AS7316 - ALL OR NONE

Offers in response to this solicitation must be submitted for the total quantity of the items identified in the solicitation.

(1) ONLY ONE AWARD WILL BE MADE AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION.

(2) OFFERS SUBMITTED FOR LESS THAN THE TOTAL QUANTITIES OF ALL THE ITEMS IN THIS

SOLICITATION WILL BE DEEMED NONRESPONSIVE.

AS7526 - NOTICE OF ELEVATED THREAT LEVEL FORCE PROTECTION CONDITION (FPCON)

The contractor is hereby notified that there is a potential impact on contractor performance during increased FPCON due to increased threat. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, services may be discontinued / postponed due to the higher threat. Services will resume when FPCON level is reduced to level Bravo or lower.

AS7527 - NOTICE OF RANDOM ANTITERRORISM MEASURES PROGRAM (RAMP)

In accordance with AR 525-13, Contractor personnel working on an Army installation, arsenal, base or other DoD facility (owned or leased by DoD/Department of the Army), are subject to participation in the installation RAMP (e.

g. vehicle searches, wearing of ID badges, etc.)

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Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quanti ty

Unit Unit Price Amount

0001 Contractor to provide construction management, labor, materials, equipment and subcontractors for Nitrogen / Argon Piping Installation & Removal in Building 35A (B35A) of the Watervliet Arsenal (WVA) in accordance with (IAW) Section C Statement of Work incorporated below. Wage Determination General Decision Number:

NY20260002 latest revision applies and is incorporated. Estimated Magnitude of this Project is between $100,000 and $250,000.

Period of Performance is 90 Calendar Days from receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP). 100% Payment and Performance Bonds are required. Technical POC is Thomas Gamache.

CLIN only - Requisition Document Number (MILSTRIP, DLMS, FEDSTRIP): W16H1F618890TG

Product Service Code: R699

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

237120

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

SERVICE: Nitrogen and Argon Piping - Installation and Removal Preparer/Point of Contact (POC): Tom Gamache x4221

Date: 08/05/2026

General Requirements:

A. Contractor(s) will remove and dispose of all the existing piping above floor level.

B. Contractor will be responsible, IAW attached Memo, for the following:

i. Install new N2 trunk lines, North and South wall, in Bldg. 35A Room 0010.

Connection to the required machines.

ii. Replace current service lines (Nitrogen & Argon) to Room 0012.

iii. Pressure Testing new installation.

C. All new fittings must be 316/316L Swagelok fittings and Swagelok full port 1/4 turn ball valves.

D. Hangers and supports must be used as needed:

i. Properly support the new piping every 6 feet horizontal, 8 feet vertical, 3 feet from the ends and no more than 1 foot from any change of direction.

ii. Hangers used to support piping shall be fabricated to permit adequate adjustment after erection while still supporting the load. Pipe guides and anchors shall be installed to keep pipes in accurate alignment, to direct the expansion movement, and to prevent buckling, swaying, and undue strain.

iii. Piping subjected to vertical movement when operating temperatures exceed ambient temperatures shall be supported by variable spring hangers and supports or by constant support hangers.

iv. Attachment to buildings structural concrete and masonry shall be by cast-in concrete inserts, built-in anchors, or masonry anchor devices. Inserts and anchors shall be applied with a safety factor not less than 5.

v. Provide all structural work and equipment required to control expansion and contraction of piping. Verify that the anchors, guides, and expansion joints provided, adequately protect the piping systems.

vi. Provide pipe supports conforming to the requirements of MSS SP-58. Where pipe supports contact bare piping or in-line devices, provide supports of compatible material so that neither has a deteriorating action on the other.

E. All new piping and fittings must be 316/316L stainless steel.

i. Handle, transport, and store tubing and fittings carefully. Plug or cap pipe and fitting ends during transportation or storage to minimize dirt and moisture entry . Do not subject piping to abrasion or concentrated external loads. Discard any tubing segment and fittings that have been damaged.

ii. All piping and fittings shall conform with and be installed in strict accordance with ANSI B16 (standards for pipes and fittings, B31.3 (process piping), and B31.12 (hydrogen piping and pipelines).

iii. All piping and tubing shall be deburred, and clean of dirt, oil, or scale. Tubing and fittings shall be clear and free of cutting burrs and defects in structure or threading and shall be thoroughly brushed and blown. Repair of defects in piping, tubing or fittings is not allowed; replace defective items when found.

iv. Provide color code marking of piping conforming to the latest edition of ASME A13.

1. Provide printed legends to identify contents of pipes and arrows to show direction of flow . Color code label backgrounds to signify levels of hazard. Make labels of plastic sheet with pressure-sensitive adhesive suitable for the intended application.

F. All materials used must be acceptable for cryogenic use. For example: pipe dope, tape, piping, fittings etc.

G. The Contractor shall perform all work in strict conformance with Watervliet Arsenal Instructions for Contractors (WAIC). The Contractor shall read and understand this document prior to submitting a proposal. The WAIC is publicly available at: https://wva.army.mil/docs /librariesprovider6/default-document-library/wvaic_0123.pdf

H. The Contractor is required to review the project site, obtain and/or verify all measurements and project data required to perform the project work. All dimensions shown as (+/-) are existing dimensions and shall be field verified by the Contractor.

I. The Contractor shall fully review all contract documents and provide written notice to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) of any discrepancies that are found prior to bid submission.

J. The Contractor shall submit with their bid, at least three (3) jobs with references where the Contractor has successfully completed similar cryogenic piping installations and testing. Contractor(s) shall be qualified with a 10-year (minimum) history of successful performance in the type of work required for this SOW.

K. The Contractor shall provide all materials, tools and equipment, qualified labor, transportation, and supervision as needed to complete the services that meet the technical requirements in this scope, and ensure work is completed safely and properly.

L. The Contractor shall not conduct any work that is beyond this scope and accompanying specifications unless directed in writing by the Contracting Office (KO) or the COR. Any work done by the Contractor beyond this scope and accompanying specifications without direction from the KO or Project COR will be at the Contractor's own risk and at no cost to the government.

M. All labor for the installation of material and equipment furnished under this Contract shall be done by experienced personnel. All workmanship shall meet professional industrial standards and must be in compliance with the latest version of applicable codes, industry standard and specific requirements of this scope.

N. The Contractor is responsible for safety and shall comply with all local labor laws, regulations, customs and practices pertaining to labor, safety and similar matters.

O. The Contractor shall be and remain liable in accordance with applicable law for all damages caused by the Contractor's negligent performance of any of the services furnished under this Contract.

P. The Contractor shall always keep the work area free from accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing construction, the Contractor shall remove all temporary facilities and leave the project site in a clean and orderly condition acceptable to the COR.

Q. The Contractor is required to provide the proper control of hazardous energy (lockout /tagout LOTO) per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147.

R. The Contractor shall create a project schedule and submit for Government review and approval. Project schedule shall detail the phases of work and the overall timeline for the execution of the work. The Contractor shall include delivery dates, appropriate milestones, and shall clearly detail any requirements for work performed outside of regular hours of operation.

S. The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and the coordination of all construction and other services furnished under this Contract.

Contractor shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in its construction and other services.

T. If any of the Contractor's services do not conform to the Contract requirements, the Project COR may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with the contract requirements at no cost to the government.

Testing:

A. Prior to acceptance and initial operation, piping installation, shall be visually inspected and pressure-tested by the contractor to determine that the materials, design, fabrication, and installation practices are in accordance with the requirements.

B. Interruption of Exiting GN2 Service: DO NOT interrupt GN2 service to Facilities occupied by owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions.

i. Notify the COR no fewer than two business days in advance of proposed interruption of GN2 service in written communication.

ii. Do not proceed with interruption of N2 services without the COR's written permission.

C. GN2 Leak Detectors - Ultrasonic Leak Detectors or 100% Isopropyl Alcohol

D. Testing equipment shall have a Schrader valve for owner to attach a gauge to check test pressure gauge accuracy.

i. Test pressure gauge accuracy shall be +/-1% and be calibrated within 1 year of test.

ii. Test pressure gauge shall have sticker or calibration certificate.

iii. Test equipment and installed piping shall be visually examined before pressure is applied to ensure connections are properly secured.

iv. Prior to application of full test pressure, a preliminary test of not more than 10 psig shall be applied to reveal possible major leaks.

v. After preliminary test, pressure shall be raised in stages of not more than 25% up to full pneumatic test pressure allowing time for equalization of strains and detection of major leaks at each stage.

E. Pneumatic Test Duration shall be two (2) hours.

F. Pneumatic Pressure Test PSIG

i. For piping operating less than 100 psig it is permissible to conduct the leak test using operating pressure. Document pressure on test report.

ii. For piping operating over 100 psig a pneumatic test pressure of 150 psig shall be used. Document pressure on test report.

iii. If leaks are found, pressure shall be vented, appropriate repair or replacement shall be completed, and the pneumatic test repeated until no leakage is found.

Prepare and deliver test reports to the COR.

G. Inspection shall consist of visual examination during or after manufacture, fabrication, assembly, or pressure tests.

H. This inspection shall include nitrogen pressure test, at which time the gas piping shall stand a pressure of not less than 25% of the components rated operational pressure. If the low-pressure testing is successful, the pressure shall then be gradually increased to test if the system will maintain its integrity at higher pressure. Test pressures shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the COR, but in no case less than 2 hours with no perceptible drop in pressure

I. The piping system shall withstand the test pressure specified without showing evidence of leakage or other defects. Reduction of test pressures as indicated by pressure gauges shall be deemed to indicate the presence of a leak unless such reduction is readily attributed to some other cause.

J. The leakage shall be located by means of an approved gas detector, a noncorrosive leak detection fluid, or other approved leak detection process. Methods that provide a source of ignition shall not be used.

K. Where repairs or additions are made following the pressure test, the affected piping shall be re-tested. Minor repairs and additions are not required to be pressure-tested provided that the work is inspected and connections are tested with a noncorrosive leak-detecting fluid or other leak-detecting methods approved by the COR.

APPENDIX A: Consolidated List of Submittals

Line Item Submitted Submittal Needed By Submittal Reviewed By (Office)

1 Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Materials (SDS)

NLT 7 Calendar Days After Award Safety Office

2 Signed Contractor Asbestos Notification Form

NLT 7 Calendar Days After Award Environmental Office

3 Signed Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Notification Acknowledgement Record

NLT 7 Calendar Days After Award Safety Office

4 Project Schedule NLT 7 Calendar Days After Award COR

5 Contractor Safety Plan NLT 7 Calendar Days After Award COR

6 Solid Waste Reporting Log, Bills of Lading, Dump Slips for C&D Debris and Recycled

NLT the 10th Day of the Following Month, and at Project Completion

Environmental Office

Materials

7 Swagelok Tube Fitting Installation Certificates

Prior to commencement of any work

COR

8 Piping - Material Certifications Prior to commencement of any work

COR

9 Parts - Material Certifications (valves, fittings, couplings etc.)

Prior to commencement of any work

COR

10 Pressure Testing Certification and CoC

Prior to Acceptance or initial operation

COR

Army, Cannon and Minor Component Surface Finishing Operations

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

TITLE: MANDATORY DIRECTIVE: Sole-Source Utilization of Swagelok Fittings and Tubing for Heat Treat Nitrogen Purge Systems

AUTHORITY: Senior Technical Advisor, Electronics Technician, Certified GTAW APPLICATION: Gaseous and Liquid Emergency Safety Systems

1.0 SCOPE AND PURPOSE

This technical specification establishes the mandatory technical requirements for the material selection, fabrication, and installation of emergency purge piping systems serving heat treat furnaces under TAWV-ODH-S purview. The primary objective is to guarantee life-safety system readiness and establish a zero-leak tolerance baseline.

2.0 MATERIAL STANDARDIZATION & SOLE SOURCE DIRECTIVE

To ensure life-safety reliability, interoperability of critical repair components, and absolute leak-tight integrity across the installation, the following components are designated as mandatory standards:

2.1 Tube Fittings: Swagelok Company manufactured double-ferrule compression fittings are the sole authorized fitting for this application. Mixing fitting brands or utilizing press-fit systems is strictly prohibited.

2.2 Tubing Material: Tubing shall be fully annealed, seamless Type 316/316L Stainless Steel compliant with ASTM A269 or ASTM A213 standards. Welded tubing is not authorized.

3.0 REQUIRED TUBING SPECIFICATIONS (WALL THICKNESS)

All stainless-steel instrumentation tubing must conform to the exact Outer Diameter (OD) and Wall Thickness schedule detailed below.

Nominal Tubing OD Mandatory Wall Thickness

Material Type

1/4 inch 0.035 inch Seamless 316/316L SS

3/8 inch 0.035 inch Seamless 316/316L SS

1/2 inch 0.049 inch Seamless 316/316L SS

3/4 inch 0.065 inch Seamless 316/316L SS

1 inch 0.065 inch Seamless 316/316L SS

4.0 FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION CONSTRAINTS

All fabrication and installation shall be executed cold. Installers must adhere to the following absolute engineering constraints:

4.1 The "No-Bend" Mandate: Field, shop, or mechanical bending of the stainless-steel tubing is strictly prohibited. All changes in direction, elevation, or routing shall be accomplished exclusively using a Swagelok manufactured elbow (90, 45) and tee fittings.

4.2 Tubing Preparation: All tubing ends must be cut squarely. Both inner and outer burrs must be completely removed and cleaned prior to insertion into the fitting body.

4.3 Pre-swaging for Large Diameters: For tubing sizes 1 inch and 1-1/4 inch, installers are required to use a Swagelok Multi-head Hydraulic Swaging Unit (MHSU) or an authorized manual pre-swaging tool prior to final in-place assembly.

5.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

5.1 Mandatory Certification: All personnel performing fabrication, assembly, or installation of fittings under this specification must possess a current and valid Swagelok Tube Fitting Installation Training Certificate.

5.2 Documentation Submission: Prime contractors and internal maintenance teams must submit copies of these certificates to the Office of the Senior Technical Advisor (or designated QA representative) prior to the commencement of any work.

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND GAP INSPECTION

6.1 Mandatory Gap Inspection: Upon final assembly, 100% of installed fittings must be verified by a certified installer or QA inspector using the appropriate size-specific Swagelok Gap Inspection Gauge. Any joint that fails this gauge test must be corrected immediately.

6.2 Support and Hangers: Tubing shall be supported by rigid, vibration-dampening strut clamps (e.g., Cush-A-Clamp). Supports shall be placed at a maximum interval of 6 feet for horizontal runs.

7.0 POST-INSTALLATION TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

To objectively verify zero-leak integrity prior to placing the life-safety system into service, the following testing protocols are mandatory:

7.1 Hydrostatic Testing Prohibition: The introduction of water or liquid testing media into the purge system is strictly prohibited. Residual moisture can freeze during an emergency cryogenic nitrogen dump, creating blockages.

7.2 Pneumatic Pressure Decay Test: The system shall be pressurized using clean, dry, oil-free Gaseous Nitrogen (GN2). The system must be pressurized to 1.25 times the normal maximum operating pressure (or a pressure determined by the Senior Technical Advisor) and isolated.

7.3 Hold Time: The system must hold the test pressure for a minimum of four (4) hours with zero pressure drop (accounting for ambient thermal fluctuations).

7.4 Active Bubble Testing: While the system is pressurized during the hold time, 100% of all fittings and mechanical joints shall be tested using an approved liquid leak detector (e.g., Swagelok Snoop or equivalent). Any joint producing bubbles must be depressurized, corrected, and re-tested.

8.0 SYSTEM LABELING AND PIPE IDENTIFICATION

To ensure rapid identification during emergency operations and routine maintenance, the complete piping system must be labeled in accordance with ASME A13.1 standards.

8.1 Label Specifications: Labels must feature a green background with White lettering.

8.2 Nomenclature: All labels must clearly read: "NITROGEN - EMERGENCY PURGE".

8.3 Flow Direction: Every label must be accompanied by a highly visible directional arrow indicating the flow of gas toward the heat treat furnace.

8.4 Placement Intervals: Identification labels and arrows shall be installed at the following mandatory locations:

At intervals not exceeding 20 linear feet along all straight runs.

Within 3 feet of every valve, regulator, or major system component.

At every change in direction (elbows/tees) or when routing becomes complex.

On both sides of any wall, floor, or ceiling penetration.

C. REQUEST FOR QUOTE RESPONSES

ALL RESPONSES MUST BE ELECTRONIC. YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR QUOTE RESPONSES USING THE

FOLLOWING METHODS:

(a) Email to: Contract Specialist: michael.e.gross28.civ@army.mil

(b) Request for Quotes must be filled out completely and sent in its entirety to be considered responsive.

C. Submission of Recordable Injuries and Illness Cases (Dec 2012)

Watervliet Arsenal is pursuing OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) recognition. The VPP impacts all contractors whose employees cumulatively work more than 1000 hours per quarter within a calendar year at Watervliet Arsenal (herein referred to as "applicable contractors"). It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure its employees and managers are in full compliance with OSHA requirements and have a general understanding of VPP. Detailed information on VPP is available on the OSHA website at http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/vpp/index.html.

All contractors, whether regularly involved in routine site operations or engaged in temporary projects such as construction or repair, must follow the safety and health rules of Watervliet Arsenal. Applicable contractors are required to annually submit to Watervliet Arsenal, ATTN: TAWV-XOS/ Safety Office, Bldg. 10, 1 Buffington Street, Watervliet, NY 12189-4050 or email: usarmy.watervliet.tacom.list.watesafety@army.mil the following documents (covering the previous calendar year quarters) by 15 January:

- Total Case Incidence Rate (TCIR)

- the number of recordable injuries and illness cases per 100 full-time employees that a site has experienced in a given time frame.

- Days Away, Restricted, and/or Transfer Case Incident Rate (DART)

-Number of recordable injuries and illness cases per 100 full-time employees resulting in days away from work, restricted work activity, and/or job transfer that a site has experienced in a given time frame.

- OSHA Form 300A

Applicable contractors may submit the above immediately following the completion of a quarter, if desired.

CS7520 - ACCESS AND GENERAL PROTECTION/SECURITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES

a. The contractor and all associated subcontractors' employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government representative). The contractor must provide all information required to complete the required background check(s) to meet installation access requirements requested by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. The 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.

b. For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated Tier 1/T1 (formerly referred to as a National Agency Check with Inquiries/NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05, The contractor

W911PT26QA122

mailto:usarmy.watervliet.tacom.list.watesafety@army.mil employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of six (6) months or more. An initial CAC may be issued on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled T1 by the Centralized Suitability Service Center (CSSC).

c. For contractors that do not require CAC but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors 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 elsewhere in Section C titled as paragraph - Access to the Detroit Arsenal; Identifying Contractor Employees; Non-disclosure Statement; for OCONUS locations, refer to the Status of Forces Agreement and other theater regulations.

Requirements Contractor shall provide all construction management, labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors required to complete the Nitrogen-Argon Piping Installation and Removal at the Watervliet Arsenal (WVA) Building 35A (B35A) in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work

(SOW).

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

0001 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: IAW SOW.

DoDAAC: W911PT CountryCode: USA

W6QK ACC WVA

ACC WATERVLIET ARSENAL, 1 BUFFINGTON ST

WATERVLIET, NY 12189-4050

UNITED STATES

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

0001 Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to completion of performance 90 Calendar Days

Date of Notice to Proceed Receipt 1 LotQuantity

Address and POC Place of Performance DoDAAC: W911PT CountryCode: USA

W6QK ACC WVA

ACC WATERVLIET ARSENAL, 1 BUFFINGTON ST WATERVLIET, NY 12189-4050

UNITED STATES

Period of Performance From 01 Oct 2026 To 31 Dec 2026

Section G - Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

2018-12

252.236-7000 Modification Proposals--Price Breakdown.

1991-12

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.

2023-01

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

"Payment request" and "receiving report" are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall-

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web- Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items-

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert either "Invoice 2in1" or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) ) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF "combo" document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC ____ Issue By DoDAAC ____ Admin DoDAAC ____ Inspect By DoDAAC ____ Ship To Code ____

Ship From Code ____ Mark For Code ____ Service Approver (DoDAAC) ____ Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) ____ Accept at Other DoDAAC ____ LPO DoDAAC ____ DCAA Auditor DoDAAC ____ Other DoDAAC(s) ____ (*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert "See Schedule" or "Not applicable.")

(**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or "Not applicable.")

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

H.- SERVICES/CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

(a) SCHEDULE UNIT OF MEASURE NOTE: When "LOT" is stated as a unit of measure it is the equivalent to

"JOB".

(b) WORK PERFORMED ON-SITE AT WATERVLIET ARSENAL:

The contractor agrees that each employee working at Watervliet Arsenal will sign the "Contractor Personnel Agreement on Non-Disclosure of Watervliet Arsenal Technology below.

Signatures must be received by the Contract Administrator before work may begin and any resultant delay won't be considered an excusable delay to contract performance as defined in the contract clause "Default". Additional copies of this Non-Disclosure Statement can be found on the Internet at http://www.wva.army.mil/Documents /Contracting/nondis.pdf.

(c) CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL AGREEMENT ON NON-DISCLOSURE OF WATERVLIET ARSENAL

TECHNOLOGY

(1) The Undersigned, as an employee of (Name of Firm) agrees to the following terms and conditions.

(2) Any knowledge gained, as a result of my being permitted on Watervliet Arsenal's premises, concerning cannon production technology (as defined below) or other technology on any defense item being manufactured or developed at Watervliet Arsenal, will not be released outside of (Name of firm) and/or the United States of America (this prohibition includes, but is not limited to, the company's domestic and foreign subsidiaries, affiliates, etc.), nor will such technology be used to manufacture or assist another in the manufacture of cannon (as described below) or other defense items being manufactured or developed at Watervliet Arsenal, without the written prior approval of Watervliet Arsenal.

(3) Definitions:

(a) CANNON: is defined as any and all components/parts of a complete assembly consisting of a tube, breech mechanism, tube attachments, muzzle appendages, firing mechanisms, and all integral components. It may also be a component of a weapons system of 40mm Bore or over such as tank guns, towed and self propelled howitzers, naval guns, mortars and recoilless guns.

(b) CANNON PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY: is defined as the technical data package and manufacturing technology.

(1) TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE: cannon engineering drawings, specifications and standards.

(2) MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY: technical knowledge, documentation, assistance and equipment and machines used and/or useful in the manufacturing of cannon.

(c) TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: the know how collected, trade secrets, production experience and special skills necessary for the production of cannon and the technical information and inventions necessary for the manufacture of cannon and relating to the manufacture of cannon.

(d) TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION: manufacturing technical data comprised of drawings, specifications, schemes, composition, descriptions, methods of calculations, instructions and other information necessary for the manufacture of cannon.

(e) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: all assistance required to make practical and economical use of the technology required to manufacture cannon, such as delivery of documentation, training of personnel, instructions, consultations and acquainting of specialists with the most economical method of using this technology in the manufacture of cannon.

(f) EQUIPMENT AND MACHINES: production machines, machine accessories, apparatuses, spare parts and tooling used for cannon manufacture.

TYPED OR PRINTED NAME SIGNATURE DATE

(e) JOB SITE AVAILABILITY:

The work site will be available for performance during normal business hours:

Monday through Thursday Business Hours: 7:00 a.m. EST to 3:00 p.m. EST

Friday Business Hours: Every other Friday from 7:00a.m. EST to 2:00 p.m. EST

Fridays will be staggered with every other Friday being a closed business day. The first Friday of 2026 to be closed is January 09, 2026.

Based on the above, service contractors should call contract/purchase order administrator in advance if service is scheduled for a Friday to determine if the Arsenal will be open for business. When a federal holiday is normally observed on Friday, the Arsenal may be closed on the preceding Thursday. In this case, contact the contract /purchase order administrator in advance if scheduling service to determine if the Arsenal will be open for business. Work at other than the above hours won't be allowed unless the contractor makes an application at least 48 hours in advance and gets written contracting officer approval. No guarantee is made that the job site will be made available other than as stated above.

(f) CONTROL OF FOREIGN VISITORS TO WATERVLIET ARSENAL:

Offerors are advised that any employee or representative of their company who is not a U.S. citizen, (or is representing a foreign company) and is a U.S. citizen), planning on visiting the Watervliet Arsenal for the purpose of attending: bid conferences, bid openings, site visits, engineering services, or any other visit related to this solicitation will be escorted at all times by an arsenal representative while on the installation grounds. Therefore, offerors must notify the Contracting Officer in advance (a minimum of two [2] weeks) of any proposed visit by a non- U.S. citizen or U.S. citizen representing a foreign firm, to assure proper clearance for entry into the arsenal. Failure to comply, or disclose a foreign national visitor, may subject the Contractor to the penalties set forth in 18 U.S.C.A.

Section 1001, Chapter 14.

Due to manpower constraints, Watervliet Arsenal is often unable to provide escort services during contract performance. Therefore, if the resulting contract requires performance on Watervliet Arsenal property, employees, individuals or subcontractors representing the successful offeror who are not U.S. citizens may not, depending on staffing levels and the availability of escorts, be allowed access to the Arsenal for purpose of contract performance.

Be further advised that the inability of the Arsenal to provide escorts resulting in denial of access to Watervliet Arsenal of the aforementioned personnel will not be considered an excusable delay to contract performance as defined in the contract clause "Default" contained in the contract. Therefore, offerors should consider the above contingencies during offer preparation.

(h) CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION:

Contractor employees shall identify themselves as contractor personnel by introducing…