WARU Bulk Oxygen SOW.pdf
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This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines requirements for bulk liquid oxygen services at the USDA/ARS Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit (WARU) in Stoneville, Mississippi. The contractor must provide and maintain a 1500-gallon bulk oxygen tank, telemetry system, and vaporizer to supply high-purity (99.5%) medical grade liquid oxygen for an ozone generator in the facility's Recirculating Aquaculture System, as well as for oxygenating fish housing water and filling portable tanks for fish transport.
The contract includes a base period (October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025) plus four one-year options through September 30, 2029. Key requirements include automated refill notifications via telemetry, compliance with NFPA & CGA standards, maintenance and de-icing of equipment, annual alarm system certification, and detailed delivery/maintenance reporting. The SOW includes aerial and ground-level photos showing the facility location and current bulk oxygen storage tank setup. Technical points of contact and delivery specifications are provided, with evaluation based on technically acceptable, lowest price criteria. Deliveries are not permitted on federal holidays or weekends.
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Statement of Work (SOW)
USDA/ARS/Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit
Bulk Liquid Oxygen, Medical Grade
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.0 BACKGROUND
The mission of the Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit (WARU) is to develop technologies that improve the efficiency, profitability, and sustainability of fish farming in the United States. This mission is accomplished by developing improved fish strains and hybrids and by developing better production technologies. Advances in applied breeding relies on information derived from research in quantitative and qualitative genetics, reproduction, physiology, immunology, molecular and cellular genetics, and bioinformatics.
Hatchery and pond management technologies are developed to provide environmental conditions that maximize performance of genetically improved fish.
An uninterrupted supply of High Purity (99.5%) Bulk Liquid Oxygen is needed to feed an ozone generator as part of a Recirculating Aquaculture System located within the WARU Hatchery Facility in Stoneville Mississippi. This liquid oxygen is also used to increase oxygen levels in the water that is returned to fish being housed within the system. The Bulk Oxygen is also used to fill smaller oxygen tanks located on fish hauling equipment used at the WARU research pond facility.
WARU is seeking a 5-Year (Base +4 option) IDIQ contract to acquire a contractor to provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supervision and other items and services necessary to provide medical grade (>99% pure) bulk liquid oxygen for use at the USDA/ARS/Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit in Stoneville, MS. Contractor shall provide the Tank as well as Oxygen product, Vaporizer, Telemetry system, inspection, calibration, annual certifications of all gauges and alarms in order to provide an uninterrupted supply of Bulk Liquid Oxygen.
Include all maintenance upon request.
LOCATION:
33°26’17”N 90°53’48”W
USDA/ARS Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit
250 Experiment Station Rd
Stoneville, MS 38776
SCOPE OF WORK
A. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
- 1500gal Bulk Oxygen Tank
- Telemetry System – To monitor oxygen levels on hand and to signal when deliveries need to be made to provide an uninterrupted supply of liquid oxygen.
- Vaporizer
The USDA does not own the tank or equipment currently on site. Awarded Vendor will be required to provide these.
B. AREAS TO BE MAINTAINED:
WARU Bulk Oxygen storage facility.
C. TASK FREQUENCY AND INSTRUCTIONS:
Fill bulk oxygen tank with high purity grade liquid oxygen as needed – provide telemetry for automatic refill notifications and/or remote alarms. Liquid Oxygen handling must be in accordance with NFPA & CGA. Maintain and repair all systems located on the bulk oxygen pad including de-icing as necessary. Test and certify alarm systems annually.
D. SPECIAL WORK REQUIREMENTS:
Upon the delivery of oxygen supply, maintenance or repair, contractor shall provide a signed, legible, written report to WARU personnel indicating the date and what work was completed during the day. The report for deliveries will include quantity, quality of product, time in, time out and signature. All reports will indicate the current status of the Oxygen supply and delivery system. Prior to departing the station, all bulk oxygen system components will be checked for proper functioning.
QUALITY OF SERVICE: The contractor shall have competent, documented experience as a medical grade oxygen delivery, maintenance, and repair provider per NFPA & CGA.
E. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
Base October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025 Option 1 October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 Option 2 October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
Option 3 October 1, 2027 – September 30, 2028 Option 4 October 1, 2028 – September 30, 2029
F. PROPERTY DAMAGE:
The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to any government property.
3.0 PLACE OF DELIVERY
USDA/ARS/Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit, 250 Experiment Station Rd, Stoneville, MS 38776. Delivery should not be made on Federal Holidays or weekends.
4.0 EVALUATION FACTORS
Technically Acceptable, Lowest Price
5.0 TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT
Danny Oberle: 662.686.5479 danny.oberle@usda.gov mailto:danny.oberle@usda.gov
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