This document outlines the General Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products and Services at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), operated by Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC (BSA). It defines key terms, establishes an order of precedence for contractual documents, and details various operational and legal aspects. The agreement covers acceptance, survivability, dispute resolution, excusable delays, and termination clauses for convenience or default. It also addresses payment terms, changes, inspection, taxes, title and risk of loss, 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 (IPv6) standards. It includes provisions for patent indemnity, reporting of royalties, handling suspect/counterfeit items, and governs public dissemination of contract information. Reporting executive compensation and employee identification requirements are also detailed, along with numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) clauses incorporated by reference, covering gratuities, whistleblower protection, computer security, and sustainable acquisition programs.
This document is a purchase order (BNL-0000473633) from Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), operating under a U.S. Department of Energy contract, for various scientific and laboratory equipment including an air-bearing rotary table, specimen carriers, adapter plates, goniometer head supports, and related accessories. The purchase order, dated December 15, 2025, with a due date of January 23, 2026, outlines specific shipping, invoicing, and quality assurance requirements. Key conditions include all-inclusive pricing for freight and tariffs, mandatory packing slips on the outside of shipments, and electronic invoice submission. The document also details extensive quality assurance requirements (BNL-QA-101), covering aspects like ISO 9001 conformance, supplier assessments, change approvals, subcontractor responsibility, material protection, equipment calibration, counterfeit parts prevention, electrostatic discharge control, and safety standards for various types of equipment. Special instructions highlight that the PO does not bind the U.S. Government, prices are firm, and strict protocols for product recalls and advance delivery notifications are in place.