The Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC (BSA) General Terms and Conditions document, effective May 23, 2025, outlines the contractual framework for commercial products and services at Brookhaven National Laboratory. It defines key terms like "Agreement," "BSA," and "Contractor," establishing an order of precedence for contract documents. The document details acceptance, survivability, and modification clauses, along with policies on unauthorized obligations, respectful workplace conduct, and environmental reporting. Key articles cover disputes, excusable delays, termination for convenience or default, payment terms, changes, inspection, taxes, title and risk of loss, warranty, and limitation of liability. It also addresses compliance with various laws, including IPv6 for IT acquisitions, patent and copyright matters, suspect/counterfeit items, and executive compensation reporting. The agreement incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) clauses by reference, emphasizing compliance and ethical conduct for contractors and their subcontractors.
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy, has issued Purchase Order BNL-0000472383 for a 2-channel MIMO FR3 SDR Transceiver Kit, including Vivaldi Antennas and 10 hours of engineering support. The order emphasizes strict shipping and invoicing requirements, mandating packing slips on the outside of boxes, shipment to "RECEIVING BUILDING 98," and referencing PO# 472383 on all labels, packing slips, and invoices. Electronic invoice submittal in PDF format to APINVOICES@BNL.GOV is preferred. The purchase is subject to BNL's General Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items & Services and Supplier Quality Assurance Requirements (BNL-QA-101), specifically referencing QA Paragraph 3.1.3. Suppliers must adhere to specific delivery hours, provide advance notification for large shipments, and avoid vermiculite as packaging unless certified asbestos-free. The document also outlines comprehensive quality assurance, product recall procedures, and requirements for various equipment and materials, including suspect counterfeit parts, electrostatic discharge control, and compliance with national safety standards for electrical, fire protection, hoisting, rigging, and industrial equipment.