The Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) General Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products and Services outlines the contractual framework for vendors working at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). This document, effective May 23, 2025, defines key terms, establishes an order of precedence for contractual documents, and details various operational and legal aspects. Key articles cover acceptance of agreements, dispute resolution, excusable delays, and termination clauses for convenience or default. It specifies payment terms, inspection rights, warranties, and limitations of liability. Furthermore, the document mandates compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including those related to environmental, safety, health, and information technology standards like IPv6. It also addresses intellectual property, patent indemnity, reporting of royalties, and the handling of suspect/counterfeit items. Additional clauses incorporate Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) provisions by reference, covering areas such as respectful workplace policies, executive compensation reporting, and employee identification and eligibility verification. The agreement emphasizes federal common law for dispute resolution and outlines public dissemination of contract information.
This document is a purchase order (BNL-0000474292) from Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA), LLC, operating under a Prime Contract with the U.S. Department of Energy, to "ANY VENDOR." The purchase order outlines the procurement of various items, including power supplies and other components, with a due date of January 30, 2026. It details specific terms and conditions, quality assurance requirements (BNL-QA-101), and shipping instructions. Key requirements include providing a packing slip on the outside of shipments, referencing the PO number on all labels and invoices, and shipping to "Receiving Building 98." All freight, tariffs, and handling fees must be included in the "ALL INCLUSIVE" price. Invoicing should be electronic via PDF to APINVOICES@BNL.GOV, and early delivery is encouraged. The document also specifies special instructions regarding the PO's non-binding nature on the U.S. Government or DOE, firm prices, and the need for signed change orders for exceeding the total amount. Delivery hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM or 1:00–4:00 PM EST. Advance notification is required for large or heavy shipments. Unacceptable packing materials like vermiculite (unless certified asbestos-free) are prohibited. Additionally, the document outlines extensive supplier quality assurance requirements covering various aspects from quality systems (ISO 9001 conformance) to product recalls, suspect counterfeit parts, electrostatic discharge control, and safety certifications for electrical, fire protection, scaffolding, hoisting, rigging, and powered machine shop equipment. Suppliers of chemicals must comply with the Global Harmonized System (GHS) Hazard Communication Standard, and an effective age/shelf life and storage control system is mandated. Product recall alerts must be communicated via email to ProductRecallAlert@BNL.gov.