36C24122Q0196 0002.docx

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

VA CENTRAL WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS HCS

Acquisitions-90 421 North Main Street Leeds MA 01053-9764

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Stefanie Carter stefanie.carter3@va.gov

(413) 584-4040 EXT 2408

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA CENTRAL WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS HCS

RPO East

421 North Main Street

Leeds MA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this Amendment 36C24122Q0196 A0002 is to extend the date in which Questions and Answers are due as well as extend due date for quotes.

The cut-off date and time for receipt of questions is 02/8/2022 at 11:00 AM EST.

RFQ responses are due 02/14/2022 at 11:00 AM EST

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation All other details remain the same.

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

GENERAL INFORMATION

VA CENTRAL WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS HCS

Acquisitions-90 421 North Main Street Leeds MA 01053-9764

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Stefanie Carter stefanie.carter3@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA CENTRAL WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS HCS

RPO East

421 North Main Street

Leeds MA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

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DESCRIPTION

Combined Synopsis Solicitation – Central Western Massachusetts VAMC – Fire Alarm Services

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is 36C24122Q0196 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-02.

(iv) This requirement is being issued as an 100% Open Market Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside. The associated NAICS code is 561621 – Fire alarm monitoring services and small business size standard is $22.0 million.

(v) The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price award for testing and inspection of the Fire Protection System (FPS) installed at the VA Central Western Massachusetts (VACWM). The contract will be written for a base year with four (4) option years. Please see the draft Scope of Work for full requirement details. Please complete the Price Schedule below and submit with the quote submission.

(vi) The Contractor shall provide all resources necessary to provide services IAW the attached Scope of Work. Please see the attached SOW for full requirement details.

(vii) The Place of Performance is:

VA Central Western Massachusetts, 421 North Main Street, Leeds, MA 01053 Cherry Street Outpatient Clinic, 2 Cherry St, Northampton, MA 01060

(viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition in addition to the following addenda’s to the provision: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998), 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018), 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020), 852.252-70 Solicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference (JAN 2008)

(ix) Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this requirement.

Site Visit:

A site visit is not scheduled at this time.

Submission of Quotes:

Evaluation Process:

Award shall be made to the best value, as determined to be the most beneficial to the Government. Please read each section below carefully for the submittals and information required as part of the evaluation. Failure to provide the requested information below shall be considered non-compliant and your quote could be removed from the evaluation process.

Offeror quotes shall be evaluated under FAR Part 13.106-2(b) -- Evaluation of Quotations or Offers. Therefore, the Government is not obligated to determine a competitive range, conduct discussions with all contractors, solicit final revised quotes, and use other techniques associated with FAR Part 15. The contracting techniques associated with FAR Part 15 are not mandatory.

The Government shall award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation shall be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Price (Follow these instructions):

0. Offeror shall complete the attached Price Schedule, with offerors proposed contract line item prices inserted in appropriate spaces.

0. Ensure your representations and certifications are complete in the System for Award Management (SAM)( https://www.sam.gov). Otherwise, you will need to fill out solicitation Clause 52.212-3 "Offeror Representation and Certifications -Commercial Items", and submit with the quote. Federal Acquisition Regulations require that federal contractors register in the SAM database at http://www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the system. Award cannot be made until the contractor has registered. Offerors are encouraged to ensure that they are registered in SAM prior to submitting their quotation.

1. Past Performance:

1. Provide (2) references of work, similar in scope and size with the requirement detailed in the Performance Work Statement. References must include contact information; brief description of the work completed, and contract # (if relevant). Please utilize Attachment 1 – Past Performance Worksheet for your references and please submit as part of your quote submission. References may be checked by the Contracting Officer to ensure your company is capable of performing the Scope of Work. The Government also reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation of past performance from any and all sources.

1. Technical: The offeror’s quote shall be evaluated to determine if the organization has the experience and capabilities to provide the requested services IAW the Scope of Work in a timely efficient manner.

2. Contractor shall demonstrate that their technicians meet the qualification standards stated in the Performance Work Statement, by stating technician years of applicable service.

2. If you are planning to sub-contract some or all of this work, please provide the name and address(s) of all subcontractor(s) (if applicable) and a description of their planned subcontracting effort. All interested parties are asked to complete and submit Attachment 2 Limitation on subcontracting with your submission.

(x) Please include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with your offer via the SAM.gov website or a written copy.

(xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition in addition to the following addenda’s to the clause: 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998), 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (JUN 2020), 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY 2011), 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018), 52.204-18 Commercial Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020), 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000), 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997), 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontracting (DEC 2013), 852.212-70 Provisions and Clauses Applicable to VA Acquisitions of Commercial Items (APR 2020)

· 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising

· 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside

· 852.232-72 Electronic Submissions of Payment Requests

· 852.233-70 Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution

· 852.233-71 Alternate Protest Procedure

· 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers 852.219-74 Limitations on Subcontracting – Monitoring and Compliance (JUL 2018) As prescribed in 819.7203(a) insert the following clause:

(a) This solicitation includes 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside,

(b) Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 125.6. The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the Contractor’s compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to Contractor’s offices where the Contractor’s business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the Contractor’s compliance with this requirement.

(c) All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the Contractor’s business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs.

(d) Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the Contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The Contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the Contracting Officer to assess the Contractor’s compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement. (End of clause)

852.219-77 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction.

As prescribed in 819.7009(c) insert the following clause:

VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2021) (DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: [Contracting Officer check the appropriate box below based on the predominant NAICS code assigned to the instant acquisition as set forth in FAR 19.102.]

(i) [ ] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-10 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-11. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) [ ] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-10 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-11. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) □ Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-10 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-11. Any work that a similarly situated subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating section 1001 of title 18.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. The Contracting Officer may, at their discretion, require the Contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the Contracting Officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed, and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification:

I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee: _________________________________ Printed Title of Signee: ________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________________________ Company Name and Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________ (End of clause)

852.242-71 Administrative Contracting Officer.

As prescribed in 842.271, insert the following clause:

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for the purpose of performing certain tasks/duties in the administration of the contract. Such designation will be in writing through an ACO Letter of Delegation and will identify the responsibilities and limitations of the ACO. A copy of the ACO Letter of Delegation shall be furnished to the Contractor. (End of clause)

(xii) Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and in addition to the following FAR clauses cited, which are also applicable to the acquisition: 52.203-6, 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-3, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.222-41 (Wage Determination Central Western Massachusetts VAMC – Hampshire County – WD 2015-4095 (Rev-19), 52.222-42, 52.222-43, 52.222-55, 52.222-62

(xiii) All contract requirement(s) and/or terms and conditions are stated above.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this requirement.

(xv) RFQ responses are due 02/14/2022 at 11:00 AM EST. RFQ responses must be submitted via email to: Stefanie.carter3@va.gov Hand deliveries shall not be accepted.

(xvi) The POC of this solicitation is Stefanie Carter (stefanie.carter3@va.gov ).

See attached document: Past Performance Worksheet.

See attached document: LOS Certification 12-10-2020.

SCOPE OF WORK

FOR NORTHAMPTON VAMC FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS TESTING & INSPECTING

421 North Main Street Leeds Ma 01053

SUMMARY

This scope of work (SOW) is for testing and inspection of the Fire Protection System (FPS) installed at the VA Central Western Massachusetts (VACWM).

Locations:

VA Central Western Massachusetts, 421 North Main Street, Leeds, MA 01053 Cherry Street Outpatient Clinic, 2 Cherry St, Northampton, MA 01060

This contract will be for a base year with four (4) additional option years.

Testing and inspection shall be performed in accordance with applicable codes referenced in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101,72,13, 99, 25, Most current editions.

Due to ongoing site construction and system upgrading required for compliance, the VA may add or delete devices in the master list. Contractor is responsible for list as-is at the time of each service and is responsible to contact the VA prior for updates if needed for planning purposes.

Contractor shall make every effort to minimize disruption to site operations and is responsible to coordinate with the VA prior to service for updates on potential testing conflicts. A detailed plan (typical start/finish estimate per building, planned time loss of critical equipment such as elevators, X-Ray, and Clinic Areas etc.) to efficiently cover the master list inventory shall be submitted to the Station Point of Contact (POC) at least two weeks prior to service dates.

If necessary, the contractor, with assistance from the POC coordinates with the outside resources needed, i.e., elevator company, fire department etc. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cost and coordination of acquiring a licensed elevator technician to assist in the elevator portion of Fire alarm testing on all elevators.

SECTION A: STATEMENT OF WORK

Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, travel, tools, and equipment to perform all inspections, testing, repair, replacement, and maintenance, as required, to maintain adequate systems functions during the contract period specified at the VACWM and Cherry Street locations in accordance with the applicable NFPA requirements and recommendations.

Certification: Contractor certification is required for inspecting, maintaining, testing, and servicing Fire Alarm Systems, Sprinkler Systems, Suppression Systems, Kitchen Ansul Systems, Fire Hydrants, Backflow Preventers and Fire Pumps.

Contractor certification is required to perform inspection, testing, and recharging for Portable Fire Extinguishers and inspection, maintenance, and installation of Fixed Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems. Certification shall meet equally or exceed as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148 and 527 CMR 23.00. Contractor shall submit proof of certification(s) for each employee performing work on the premises in connection with this contract, prior to starting work.

Contractor shall provide personnel trained and familiar with the equipment installed at the facility and manufactured by Honeywell and Notifier. Computerized lists of device types and locations are available upon request, software type to be that which is available to both contractor and

VAMC.

Contractor shall provide all labor, travel, and materials to repair or replace any equipment covered in this contract, to include but not limited to: Fire Alarm System, Sprinkler System, Fire Extinguisher or Suppression System that is discharged due to use, premature failure, or failure during any inspection or testing procedure. A separate line item in the price schedule will allow for additional funding to be available for repairs or replacement. The POC will be notified of any repairs that are needed by the contractor prior to commencement of work and a quote will be provided to the POC. The POC and the Contracting Officer shall agree to the quote pricing and repairs before any inauguration of work by the contractor.

Contractor shall respond to trouble shooting calls, during and after normal hours.

Response time is expected to be within one (1) hour of notification by phone call, via the contractor’s business office, unless emergency criteria have been adopted as a contingency by the agency and the contractor.

Computerized lists of device types and locations shall be available when requested and the software shall be made available to both the contractor and VAMC.

Normal Work Hours: All routine work shall be performed from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday unless otherwise requested. Contractor and their subs shall report to the POC in person or by phone call upon arrival and departure of the facility daily, before starting work as well as leaving for the day. Work shall be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.

Report and Timeliness: All annual testing must be completed within a two-week consecutive timeframe. VA FMS requires reports to be submitted within 5 business days after completion of those two weeks of testing. All quarterly and semi-annual testing / inspections should be completed within 8 business days and the reports must be submitted within 5 business days after completion.

While all testing and inspecting throughout the year takes place, the Contractor shall provide a technician to be at the facilities head end Fire computer and will be responsible for the monitoring of the facilities fire alarm system. The Contractor must communicate any actual events that may happen outside of the testing areas, to the VAMCs police dispatch.

1. Contractor shall test all devices per Fire Alarm System zone. Testing and documentation will be performed /completed in accordance with The Joint Commission Elements of Performance. Please see above on Reports and Timeliness after devices have been tested.

2. Contractor shall test manual pull stations required to meet NFPA Code requirements, including testing of supervisory circuits.

3. Contractor shall test and inspect, Smoke Detectors, Duct Smoke Detectors and restorable type Heat Detectors required to meet NFPA Code requirements, including testing of supervisory circuits.

4. Contractor shall remove non-restorable type Heat Detectors, circuit test electrically and mechanically and replace with a unit in accordance with NFPA requirements.

5. Contractor shall test smoke detectors with auxiliary control functions (door closers, elevator shut down, HVAC). Manufacturer recommendations and current NFPA 72 requirements shall be followed.

6. Contractor shall inspect and test each facility City Master Dialer, for operational condition and ring through to each Local Fire Department. Manufacturer recommendations and current NFPA 72 requirements shall be followed.

7. Contractor shall inspect and test each building Fire Alarm Panel for operational condition and ring, per facility central station receiver and Local Fire Department City Dialer. Manufacturer recommendations and current NFPA 72 requirements shall be followed.

8. Contractor shall inspect and maintain each facility central station receiver for proper coding, imprinting, time accuracy, and adequate paper installed. Paper shall be checked after each service call. The contractor shall supply the paper to all equipment that requires it.

Manufacturer recommendations and current NFPA 72 requirements shall be followed.

9. Contractor shall test all notification devices annually. Manufacturer recommendations and current NFPA 72 requirements shall be followed. All notification devices to include speaker strobes/ strobes shall be properly labeled for testing purposes.

10. Contractor shall inspect and verify operational condition and proper labeling of all remote annunciators. Manufacturer recommendations and current NFPA 72 requirements shall be followed.

11. Contractor shall inspect and maintain all batteries and battery charging systems in accordance with current NFPA 72. Detailed annual battery maintenance reports shall be submitted.

12. Contractor shall visually inspect and clean Smoke Detectors and Sprinkler Heads of dust and foreign material.

13. Contractor shall inspect and test all Valve Supervisory in accordance with NFPA requirements.

14. Contractor shall test Sprinkler System water flow devices including testing of supervisory circuits in accordance with NFPA requirements.

15. Contractor shall flow, test, and document all Main Drains on all risers in accordance with NFPA requirements. The VAMC will require quarterly testing of all Main Drains.

16. Contractor shall flow, test, and document all Hydrants in accordance with NFPA requirements. The VAMC will require annual Flow GPM and Flow curve testing and documentation.

17. Contractor shall test all Fire Pumps on station under flow and document in accordance with NFPA requirements. as well will assure the Parallel and angular alignment is completed on the pump.

18. Contractor shall test all dry sprinkler systems to also include full flows in accordance with NFPA.

19. Contractor shall provide all labor, travel, equipment, and material to perform annual certification, with documentation, of all Portable Fire Extinguishers to meet current NFPA requirements.

20. Contractor shall provide all labor, travel, equipment, and materials to test and certify, all Fixed Fire Suppression Systems with individual documentation, in accordance with current NFPA requirements. Work shall be scheduled at least two (2) weeks in advance.

21. Contractor shall provide new/replacement hangers for Fire Extinguishers and Fire Extinguisher placards/signage as necessary.

22. Contractor shall provide the VAMC with a computerized list of device types, locations, and testing dates upon request or at a minimum, annually. Software shall be compatible with VAMC existing software.

23. Contractor shall submit test reports. These reports will be sufficiently detailed that one would be able to see exactly what test was performed on what piece of equipment, what the results were, and what standard the test was conducted under. Test reports shall be provided in an EXCEL or similar format that allows sorting of data by various fields. Test results must be uniquely identifiable to item tested. See above “Reports and Timeliness” for details. All reports will satisfy the VHA Joint Commission standards.

24. Costs of repair, replacement of parts or materials determined to be defective during testing shall be on an as-needed basis as determined by the servicing technician and the COR. Cost for maintenance of Fixed Extinguisher Systems shall include replacement of fusible links. All deficiencies and defects shall be itemized and reported as cost of repairs. These costs shall be included in the contract price.

25. Keys will be issued out for Contractor’s use and returned daily.

26. Devices totals may be changed based on construction areas coming into use or adding devices /modules/etc. due to changes in code or room usage. These additions will be provided to contractor NLT 30 days after activation and will be expected to be placed into the list of devices to be tested at the next required interval. Station does not expect over 100 devices / modules in a year.

27. TJC Intervals and Testing Requirements. All testing needs to be in accordance with TJC testing requirements and intervals for the VHA (different from CMS requirements).

SUPPLIES/SERVICES AND PRICE/COST

SUMMARY: CONTRACTOR

28: The Testing and Inspecting in addition to the above, will include 5-year Sprinkler Obstruction testing in all buildings.

29: The testing and inspecting in addition to the above, will include 5-year Fire Department hydro testing in all buildings.

30: The testing and inspecting in addition to the above, will include 6-year Fire dampers, as well as One year after new installation of Fire Dampers inspections. (TO INCLUDE FUSIBLE LINK REPLACEMENTS)

31: Contractors shall report to COR and VA police every day upon arrival and departure, that contractual work is being completed. And Shall be escorted by VA personnel, if entry to any areas where sensitive information is stored. As well as always have appropriate identifiable badging visible.

SUPPLIES/SERVICES AND PRICE/COST

SUMMARY: CONTRACTOR shall provide all parts, labor, travel, and tools necessary to perform all required testing/repair/replacement of the equipment listed below for the VACWM and Cherry Street facility for a base 12-month period of performance with (4) annual option years, to be exercised at the discretion of the government in strict accordance with the attached terms and specifications.

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE/SERVICE QUANTITY

1 NOTIFIER FACP 18

2 HONEYWELL Fire-Lite Control Panel 1

3 remote Annunciator 1

4 Battery Testing 171

5 Carbon Monoxide Detectors 14

6 local smoke detectors 50

7 Modules 785

8 devices 625

9 dry sprinkler mechanical trip test 15

10 Fire pump flow test 1

11 notification devices 950

12 door closers 65

13 door restrictors 65

14 hydrant flow tests 22

15 sprinkler back flow preventors 21

16 kitchen suppression systems 7 (including fusible links)

17 HAZMAT Storage Suppression Systems 1 (including fusible links)

18 fire suppression (wet) system 22

19 portable fire extinguishers (annual) 340

20 hydro static testing extinguisher 2

21 as-required diagnostic service 20 hours

22 Fire dampers 270

23 sprinkler obstruction 22 buildings

24 Fire dept. hydro tests 21

MODULES TO INCLUDE: MONITOR/RELAY/ CONTROL FLOWS, PULL STATIONS,

SUPIVISORIES, TAMPERS, DOOR HOLDERS, DUCT SHUTDOWNS, SHUNTS, ECT.

DEVICES TO INCLUDE: SMOKE DETECTORS, HEAT DETECTORS, O2 DETECTORS, CO2 DETECTORS, ECT.

The VA reserves the right to add and/or remove equipment with station needs throughout the life of this contract.

SECTION B: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Performance standards define desired services. The Government performs surveillance to determine if the contractor exceeds, meets or does not meet these standards.

The Performance Requirements Summary Matrix, paragraph as provided below includes performance standards. The Government shall use these standards to determine contractor performance and shall compare contractor performance to the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL).

Required Services (Tasks)

Emergencies and call back timeliness

Fire alarm equipment is operational

Periodic Surveillance

SECTION C: VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19

1. Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

3) Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

4) Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

2. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates.

a. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

3. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.

4. For indefinite delivery contracts: Contractor agrees to comply with VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for any task or delivery orders issued prior to this modification when performance has already commenced.

See attached document: Copy of 36C24122Q0196 LineItems.

See attached document: LOS Certification 12-10-2020.

See attached document: Past Performance Worksheet.

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