The Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC (BSA) General Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products and Services outlines the contractual framework for vendors working with 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. It covers acceptance, modification, and termination of agreements, including provisions for disputes, excusable delays, and payment terms. Key articles address respectful workplace policies, environmental and safety reporting, compliance with laws (including IPv6 for IT acquisitions), intellectual property (patents, copyrights, royalties), and the handling of suspect/counterfeit items. The document also incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) clauses by reference, covering areas such as ethics, employee rights, small business utilization, labor standards, environmental protection, and export control. This comprehensive framework ensures regulatory compliance and outlines the responsibilities of contractors engaging with BNL.
This document is a Purchase Order (BNL-0000473663) from Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) for two vacuum gate valves and pendulum valves. It outlines detailed terms and conditions, quality assurance requirements, and shipping instructions for vendors. Key provisions include Net 30 payment terms, FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid via UPS-GROUND, and specific delivery hours to BNL's Receiving Building 98. International shipments have superseding DAP-Factory Incoterms with BNL’s designated freight forwarder, emphasizing the vendor's responsibility for the 10+2 Form to avoid penalties. Invoicing is preferred electronically to APINVOICES@BNL.GOV. The document also details comprehensive quality assurance requirements (BNL-QA-101), covering aspects like ISO 9001 conformance, suspect counterfeit parts, electrostatic discharge control, and specific safety standards for various equipment. Suppliers must provide a Certificate of Conformance with each shipment, confirming adherence to material, process, and specification requirements.