CARBON DIOXIDE, TECH

The contract, awarded to AIRGAS USA, LLC under the base contract SPE60124D1514 and delivery order SPE60126FL01U, specifies the provision of Carbon Dioxide, Technical (NSN 6830-01-650-4664) with a total award value of $9,000.00 for this specific delivery order, though the overall base contract potential value is approximately $1.425 million over a five-year performance period from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2029. The product is to be delivered to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, with FOB Destination terms placing transportation responsibility on the contractor. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination under the authority of the U.S. Army, identified by DODAAC W81C5M. Packaging and preservation requirements are defined for freight cost estimation but are not binding contractual mandates, while marking and labeling must comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and the Globally Harmonized System, including use of the specified NSN and DODAAC. The contractor is obligated to adhere to federal supply chain security provisions, including the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders, and restrictions on telecommunications equipment and covered applications. Cybersecurity compliance with NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 1 is required for all systems handling Controlled Unclassified Information, and the contractor must report cyber incidents per DFARS 252.204-7012. All ocean transportation must be conducted on U.S.-flag vessels unless written authorization is obtained through a formal 45-day advance request, with detailed pre- and post-shipment reporting requirements applicable. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and payment is processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The contract includes numerous FAR clauses governing subcontracting, whistleblowing, ethics, contractor responsibility, and small business representation, but no small business subcontracting plan or socioeconomic set-aside selection is confirmed as activated. The contracting officer, Jessica Negron, serves as the primary point of contact for administration, and no COTR or COR is designated. All relevant attachments, including Quality Assurance Plans and requirements documents for Aberdeen Proving Ground, are referenced but not provided.