36C24221Q1350 Temporary Staff Services.pdf

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36C24221Q1350 09-01-2021

Andres Cepeda andres.cepeda@va.gov 908-647-0180 x4457 09-17-2021

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36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468-3904

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James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 West Kingsbridge Road

Bronx NY 10468-3904

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Department of Veterans Affairs James J. Peters VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 2 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468-3904

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This requirement is for Temporary Journeymen Services at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. Please review the Performance Work Statement for specific requirements information. Resultant award will be an Indefinite Delivery Contract for 120 Business Days for the base of the contract and One (1) 120 Business Days option period at the option of the Government.

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Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

Background

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT

2018)

C.2 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

C.3 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

C.4 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

C.5 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ... 28

C.6 52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE

CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS—

REPRESENTATION (JAN 2017)

C.7 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

C.8 VAAR 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS (OCT 2019)

C.9 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.10 VAAR 852.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (OCT 2019)

C.11 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) . 31

C.12 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND

COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

C.13 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.14 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUL 2021)

C.15 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.16 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR

1984)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)

E.1 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2021)

E.2 VAAR 852.273-74 AWARD WITHOUT EXCHANGES (JAN 2003)

E.3 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.4 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA

ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

E.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C242 Andres Cepeda

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 2

James J. Peters VA Medical Center

130 West Kingsbridge Road

Bronx NY 10468-3904

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Monthly

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

Department of Veterans Affairs

James J Peters VA Medical Center

Journeymen Temporary Hire

Background

We are in need of hiring 12 temporary workers for 120 work days plus an option for another 120 work days to clear up Life Safety, AWE issues, and general projects amongst the Medical Center. The James J. Peters VA Bronx Medical Center is dedicated to providing quality health care to veterans using the abilities of all employees supported by our commitment to education and research.

We are recognized locally, regionally, and nationally as a leader in quality patient care, positive customer service, medical/allied health education, health-related research and employment opportunities. We seek to be the provider of choice of veterans and the community by offering an efficient, integrated quality health care system capable of providing a full range of primary, specialty and chronic health care services in a system that is readily accessible and responsive to change.

The VA Bronx Engineering Service function is dedicated to optimizing the health care and overall physical environment of the Bronx Campus and ensuring the seamless operation of the Medical Center. This typically includes maintenance of structures, grounds, and associated equipment, operations of heating and air conditioning plants, water and sewerage treatment plants and all associated repairs.

The Engineering Service works with Administration and Medical identifying and correcting issues associated with building supervision, construction, modernization, maintenance of utility systems and associated equipment to assure compliance with regulations, operating standards, and ability to meet medical needs. Major functions of the Engineering Department include: functional space requirements (e.g., patient flow, work flow, lines of sight, patient isolation, etc.), smoke control, air conditioning and humidity control, life support systems (e.g., air, oxygen, vacuum, emergency power, etc.), electrical safety, energy conservation, and budgetary constraints. One of the major VA Bronx Engineering Service’s objectives is the prevention of Engineering related and Construction/Maintenance related Safety Hazards. The VA Bronx Engineering Service is assuring the continuous operation of essential patient services to our Veterans and rapid response to conditions which may interfere with such services.

The period of performance is from award date to 120 work days afterward. Must be journeymen in their specific trades and be able to perform all of the work associated with those trades alone or with minimal supervision.

Journeymen will report to the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor at 8AM every morning to receive their assignments for the day. The individuals must provide their own tools and work clothing to accomplish the work assigned to them.

1.0 OBJECTIVE

The Department of Veterans Affairs, James J. Peters VA Medical Center (JJPVAMC) is soliciting quotes for Temporary Staffing Services. The VA is requesting pricing for each position identified below:

Position Quantity Competency Journeyman Pipefitter 4 Section 3.0.(b) Journeyman Electrician 4 Section 3.0.(a) Journeyman HVAC/Controls

4 Section 3.0.(c)

2.0 DUTY STATIONS

James J Peters VA Medical Center 130 W Kingsbridge Road, The Bronx NY 10468 This includes all buildings associated under its care.

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK

Under the awarded contract, the contractor shall provide Temporary Administrative and Professional Staffing Services for all positions listed in Section 1.0, Objective. The temporary staff shall be qualified, experienced, and capable of independently performing the designated duties and responsibilities.

The Government shall only be obligated to make payment for services rendered. Hours of work may be flexible, both full time and part time as determined by the VA. Overtime shall not be authorized under any circumstances. Any holiday pay that may be entitled to the personnel shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor and shall not be billed nor reimbursed by the Government.

The period of performance (POP) shall be:

Base Period: Not to Exceed (NTE) 120 workdays Option Period 1: NTE 960 120 workdays

a. INTERVIEW AND APPROVAL OF PROSPECTIVE PERSONNEL

The VA shall have the right to interview all prospective personnel and shall have the right to accept or reject any or all contractor personnel based on the required skills and experience required for each temporary position. The Government may request a resume prior to an interview.

b. POSITION DESCRIPTION AND TASKS

Please See section 3.0.k. (a) - (c) for position descriptions and required tasks for each temporary position.

c. RESPONSIBILITIES

The contractor and contractor staff personnel shall be responsible for their respective tasks as assigned by the Contracting Officer Representative

(COR).

d. LICENSES

Contractor shall ensure all temporary contractor personnel have the necessary certifications and licenses to perform the work listed in the Major Duties for each position as well as have the requisite Skills and Knowledge to perform these duties.

e. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Temporary contractor personnel shall have proper training to ensure competency in performing tasks to prevent the endangerment of personnel and/or the public. All accidents, which may occur during the performance and which result in injury, death and/or property damage, shall be reported in writing to the Contracting Officer and COR within twenty-four (24) hours after such occurrence. Such report shall give full details of the accident involved, including statements of all witnesses. If any claim is made against the contractor by a third party because of any accident which occurs in connection with the performance of this contract, the contractor shall promptly report the fact, in writing, to the Contracting Officer.

f. EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

JJPVAMC a healthcare facility that cares for VA patients. Temporary contractor personnel shall be responsible for ensuring that all equipment and tools are safely maintained and secured always. Before leaving the Medical Facility, the contractor personnel shall ensure that all tools are accounted for.

g. DRESS AND EQUIPMENT

Contractors shall send temporary employees to job assignments dressed appropriately and with the equipment specified by the VA as being required to perform work in the service categories covered under this contract. The

VA requires most field personnel to have safety shoes, at the expense of the temporary employee. The safety shoes must meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

h. TRAVEL N/A

i. HOURS OF WORK: Monday thru Friday 0800-1630 excluding federal holidays.

FEDERAL HOLIDAYS:

New Year's Dav January 01 Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January President's Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 04 Labor Dav First Monday in September Columbus Dav Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25

If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a National holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National holiday by U.S. Government Agencies, and any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America.

HOLIDAY PAY: Any holiday pay that may be entitled to the Contractor's employees shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor and shall not be billed to nor reimbursed by the Government.

POTENTIAL SCHEDULE SHIFT AS NEEDED: Personnel will be required to work primarily from Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM excluding Federal Holidays. The personnel’s direct government supervisor may request a change in work schedule (schedule shift) to shift on a service need basis with a 1-week heads up. The James J Peters VA Medical Center provides vital services to veterans and certain work may be needed to be perform during non-business hours.

SCHEDULE SHIFT: If needed, the contractor shall be capable of working a flexible work schedule that contains core hours on fewer than

10 workdays in the biweekly pay period and in which the contractor has a basic work requirement of 80 hours for the biweekly pay period, but in which the contractor may, at the discretion of the direct government supervisor, vary the number of hours worked on a given workday or the number of hours each week within the limits established for the organization. The core hours for schedule shift shall be Monday thru Friday from 0700-2100.

Contractor will bill and be paid for actual services provided by Contractor personnel. Contractor will not be paid for "availability" or "on-call" services unless otherwise provided herein.

Overtime will not be included or required as part of this requirement.

j. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS

The Office of Security and Law Enforcement provides Department-wide policy on the assignment of appropriate position sensitivity designations associated with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) positions involving national security and public trust responsibilities, and on the level of background investigations required for applicants for, and incumbents of, those positions. In addition to VA employees, the policy and investigative requirements are applicable to contractor personnel who require access to VA computer systems designated as sensitive.

Personnel who require access to VA computer systems shall be subject to all necessary background investigations and receive a favorable adjudication from the VA Office of Security and Law Enforcement to ensure compliance with such policy. If such investigation has not been completed prior to contract commencement, the contractor shall be responsible for the actions of those individuals performing under the contract.

Should the contract require contractor personnel to maintain U.S.

citizenship, the contractor shall be responsible for compliance. Regardless of U.S. citizenship requirements, contractor personnel are required to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, unless otherwise specified in this contract or agreed to by the Government.

The cost of such investigations shall be borne by the contractor, either in advance or as reimbursement to the Government. The level of sensitivity shall be determined by the Government on the basic of the type of access required. The level of sensitivity will determine the depth of the investigation and the cost thereof. At this time, the current estimated costs for such investigations are as follows:

Level of Sensitivity Background investigation level Approximate Cost

Low Risk National Agency Check with Written Inquiries $381.00 Moderate Risk Minimum Background Investigation $1,730.00

High Risk Background Investigation $4,431.00

The contractor shall be required to furnish all applicable employee information required to conduct the investigation, such as, but not limited to, the name, address, and social security number of contractor personnel.

The VA will provide all the necessary instructions and guidance for submission of the documents required to conduct the background investigation.

Background investigations shall not be required for contractor personnel who will not be required to access VA computer systems nor gain access to sensitive materials.

k. PERSONNEL COMPETENCY

(a) 4 Journeymen Electricians with the ability to do but not limited to the following:

Under the administrative supervision of the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor the incumbent will perform work to correct annual workplace evaluation issues and installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, tests, and loads new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment. These include secondary power distribution lines and circuits used to supply a wide range of voltage, amperage, phase, and frequency requirements to distribution panels, switchgear, power and control circuits; industrial multiphase systems; thermocouple sensors; electrical intrusion alarm and fire alarm system; emergency warning systems; lighting protection systems; high intensity lighting systems with associated controls;

target mechanisms; AC and DC rectification systems; galvanic and impressed current cathodic protection systems which prevent corrosion on underground or submerged equipment and pipes; amplifier circuits, and related electrical equipment. Works from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering, drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to plan and lay out the routing, placement type, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity, and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment and controls that support industrial operations, computer complexes, or similar complex electrical loads. Traces hard-to-locate defects or problems associated with the completion of repairs and installations. Determines and places distribution panels, boxes, fittings, and connections and install wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices including electrical service entrances.

Knowledge of the operation and installation of a variety of complete electrical systems and equipment, such as series, parallel, and compound circuits for single and multiple phase alternating current of varying voltage, amperage, and frequency; wiring systems in industrial complexes and in buildings; and power or regulating and control circuits and distribution panels to industrial machinery, ships' control equipment, computers or laboratory and other electrical equipment in order to plan, lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of complete systems as well as any parts of these systems. Knowledge of the various gauges, sizes, and types of wire, conduit, couplings, fittings, relays, boxes, circuit breakers, and other electrical devices, and the ability to arrange and install them in ways that insure proper and safe operation of electrical systems and equipment. Ability to interpret and apply the National Electrical Code, local codes, building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings, and to use trade formulas to calculate common properties, e.g., voltage, voltage drop and current capability in series and parallel circuits, resistance, inductance, capacitance, power factor, current flow, and temperature, and length in single and multiple raceways, conduits, gutters, and cable trays.

Skill in the use of hand tools; power tools, such as cable pullers, hydraulic benders, and pipe threading machines; and a wide variety of test equipment, for example, meggers, multi-meters, frequency meters, watt meters, power factor meters, vibro-grounds, phase rotation meters, audio tone location equipment, high potential testers, ground fault interrupter testing equipment, recording amp meters, circuit analyzers, circuit breaker testers, resistance bridges, and cathodic protection test sets. Knowledge of National Electrical Code requirements in order to ensure the safe and proper operation of systems and equipment. Basic familiarity with electronics to recognize parts, such as resistors, capacitors, and transistors; operate basic test equipment such as signal generators, signal tracers, and oscilloscopes; and read schematics of uncomplicated assemblies to determine locations of defective parts.

The Maintenance and Operations supervisor assigns work orally and through work orders, building plans, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.

Incumbent plans and lays out the routing, placement, and arrangement of industrial or similarly complex systems, circuits, controls, and equipment.

Incumbent determines installations and repairs including such considerations as the types, sizes, gauges, and lay out of conduit, wiring, couplings, fittings, relays, controls, and distribution panels, and other electrical devices used in a variety of complete electrical systems and the best methods of installation and repair. Incumbent completes installations, modifications, and repairs, and load and test systems, circuits, equipment, and controls with little or no supervisory review during the progress or upon completion of work.

The supervisor checks overall work to ensure that it meets accepted trade standards and is completed in a timely manner. Repairs and installations are made from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard-to-reach places. This requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The work requires frequently lifting and carrying of fools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 20 pounds and, less often, up to 40 pounds.

The work is performed both inside and outside. The incumbent is sometimes required to make repairs and installations in bad weather; in work areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy; on scaffolding or cranes at heights of 30 feet or more; and in close quarters such as manholes and attics. Incumbent is occasionally exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, burns, and rotary devices such as electrical motors; and is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises.

(b) 4 Journeymen Pipefitters with the ability to do but not limited to the following:

This position is located at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx Campus, 160 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx NY 10468. The work includes working to correct life safety workplace evaluation issues and work with pipes and fittings from a range of high pressure to low pressure steam.

Inspecting, adjusting, cleaning, repairing, the following: plumbing fixtures and systems, steam operated equipment, heating and water systems, waste lines, kitchen and laundry equipment, air compressors, medical compressed air systems, vacuum systems, oxygen systems and natural gas distribution systems.

Reading and interpreting blueprints and manufacturers' specifications for installing and repairing equipment. Making safety and preventive maintenance inspections of utility systems and equipment in accordance with VA regulations and National Codes; and performing other related duties as assigned. Plan, lay-out, fabricate, and install mechanical utility distribution systems.

Determine appropriate pipe compositions for projects; Plan, lay out and install piping systems and equipment from blueprints, sketches, etc.; Install, modify, and repair potable water, sanitary sewer, compressed air and high-pressure steam systems; and Ensure pressure tight joints, such as compression, flared, threaded, flange, bolted flange, welded and soldered. Minor welding repairs and fabrication requiring the use of oxygen, acetylene, arc welding, and pipe welding.

Install pipes with necessary hangers, brackets and other necessary support to ensure proper pitch and elevation of pipes.

Install/repair various high-pressure piping systems and equipment (e.g., steam, heating, steam generation, vacuum systems, radiators, and circulating pumps) to ensure proper operation. Knowledge of how various high-pressure piping systems and equipment are installed and operate. Ability to plan and lay out the installation, modification, and repair of various new and existing piping systems and equipment.

Ability to interpret and apply building plans and blueprints, and to use shop mathematics to lay out angles, arcs, and circles. Skill in the use of tools and equipment such as sliding squares, measuring tapes, dividers, chalk lines, etc.

Ability to install pipes with necessary hangers, brackets and other necessary support to ensure proper pitch and elevation of pipes. Ability to install/repair various high-pressure piping systems and equipment (e.g., steam, heating, steam generation, vacuum systems, radiators, and circulating pumps) to ensure proper operation. Ability to work from blueprints, plans, sketches and other specifications to locate piping system malfunctions. Utilize building plans/blueprints to lay out the routing, placement, pitch, incline and elevation of systems and equipment. Ability to determine proper placement, elevation, and incline of various kinds of piping. Ability to utilize a variety of gasket material as required in various systems. Ability to utilize appropriate tools and devices (e.g., hand and power threaders, cutters, flanges, micrometers, calipers, etc.) to fabricate parts for project.

The Maintenance and Operations supervisor assigns work orally and through work orders, building plans, and blueprints. The employee tests systems and equipment after completing work. The supervisor checks work to see that it meets accepted trade standards. The employee is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The employee works from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard to reach places. The employee handles, lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds.

Occasionally items may weigh more than 50 pounds. The work is done inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dusty, greasy, and smelly. There is frequent exposure to the possibility of uncomfortable heat conditions. The employee is exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises, bums, and infections.

The employee is occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones.

(c) 4 Journeymen HVAC/Controls with the ability to do but not limited to the following:

Functions under the general supervision of the supervisor with completed work subject to spot- checking for quality, timeliness and compliance with accepted trade practices and specifications.

The supervisor assigns work orally, through work orders or Preventive Maintenance Inspections work orders, outlines general objectives of work and provides information on related work and planning, but the employee is relied on to independently handle unprecedented technical problems, without assistance. The journeyman technician works in accordance with available drawings, technical orders, or specifications. The employee independently makes judgments and decisions regarding technical procedures and techniques, without supervisory technical guidance or consultation, including unconventional and innovative methods of maintaining operational standards while complex systems are affected by modifications and changed operating conditions. Mechanic is responsible for knowing and judging the impact of repairs, adjustments, etc. on related devices and equipment of systems serviced.

Also responsible for making further tests and alignments to ensure that the completed equipment is aligned and functioning properly.

Normally responsible for regular interpretation of work requests, assignments, and priorities; exercises good judgment and a high degree of initiative; allowed considerable discretion in effectively and efficiently carrying out regular assigned duties; and keeps the supervisor informed of activities and progress.

Priority scaling is based on hospital needs and functions.

Expected to perform as a competent skilled journeyman, using initiative;

making reliable tests, measurements and adjustments; selecting equipment, tools and materials; and laying out and planning the work and techniques for each assignment without reference to the supervisor, unless a highly unusual problem is encountered or a significant departure from normal procedure is requested, Most review of work is in the form of occasional spot checks and general review of finished work.

Completes job and equipment maintenance records; assembles lists of materials and supplies needed for assigned work and drafts purchase requests; assesses needs and writes clear work descriptions; and accurately accounts for time and materials used.

Must actively and continually develop, maintain, and apply up-to-date knowledge, ability and skills through on-the-job training and experience; review and study of technical and administrative publications, codes and standards; and other training, career development and continuing education opportunities.

Wearing of the prescribed uniform and use of appropriate personal protective safety equipment is required, as well as carrying the local communications devices (walkie-talkie radio) and to conform to government-wide agency and local facility policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Demonstrates cooperativeness, adaptability, and flexibility to perform effectively as a team member for and with others toward the common mission. Provides technical instructions, directs and guides lower grade or less experienced workers in skilled work methods and procedures when working together or receiving on-the-job training.

Brings tools, equipment and materials appropriate to work assignments to and from work areas and shop and storage areas; keeps· shop and work areas and equipment clean, secure and orderly; observes safe practices; and safely and properly removes and disposes of waste, debris and excess materials. Performs other related duties as assigned and may be required to become familiar with some of the basic functions, procedures, methods and skills of some other related work and assists in these functions in the absence of other personnel, to the extent of the employees competence and ability. After completion of work, the incumbent will clean up the area in which they were working to insure that the area is safe for public passage.

The Maintenance and Operations Supervisor assigns work in the form of written or oral instructions. The employee makes complex technical decisions and judgments to make repairs, alterations and installations based on those written or oral instructions in accordance with a NFPA 101 and acceptable trade practices. The employee generally accomplishes the work with minimal supervision. Completed work is reviewed by the supervisor for adherence to established practices, outlined objectives, and technical requirements. The employee works in tiring, uncomfortable and awkward positions for prolonged periods of time. Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching and repetitive arm and wrist movement is required. The incumbent frequently carries, lifts, and handles parts and material weighing up to 70 pounds.

Frequently lifts heavier items with assistance. The work is performed both indoors and outdoors on level and unleveled grade, on ladders, scaffolds and a combination thereof. Employee is frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, excessive heat and cold, inclement weather conditions, dust, grease, heat, fumes, and noise. Work is performed in bad weather; in mud, snow, in wet and or icy areas. Employee is subject to cuts, burns, chemical irritations, and bruises. Employee shall follow all prescribed safety practices and must use all personal protective gear provided including but not limited to:

hearing protection, hard hats, safety glasses/eye protection, safety hard toed shoes, respiratory protection, fall protection, etc.

l. CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

The Contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the Contractor as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population.

Contract Personnel shall be subject to the same quality assurance standards or exceed current recognized national standards as established by the Joint Commission (JC).

BADGE: Contractor shall obtain a "Contractor I.D Badge" from the VA Police. All Contractor personnel are required to wear I.D Badge during the entire time on VA facility. The I.D Badge MUST have an identification picture and shall state the name of the individual and the company represented.

PARKING: It is the responsibility of the contract personnel to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Parking information is available from VA Police & Security Service Office. The Contractor assumes full responsibility for any parking violations.

SMOKING: Contractor personnel may smoke only in designated areas. It is the responsibility of the VISN 2 Healthcare Facilities to provide a safe and healthful environment for employees and patients and to serve as a leader in community health awareness and education. It is in fulfillment of this obligation that the facilities are committed to the establishment of a smoke-free environment. This policy applies to every location in the Healthcare Facilities. There shall be no smoking within 25 feet of all entrances to buildings.

Smoking is allowed in all outside areas that are 25 feet away from entrances to buildings unless indicated otherwise. Enclosed patios connected to facility buildings are considered part of the building and as such are non-smoking areas.

ADP SECURITY: Protection of Computer Equipment, confidentiality of patient information, and the integrity of computer software/data at all

Healthcare Facilities are essential. Software installed on each PC is copyrighted and copy of software for use elsewhere is prohibited. In the event of a possible security violation, the Healthcare Center's ADP Security Committee shall investigate and recommend corrective action to the appropriate agency.

m. INSURANCE COVERAGE

The Contractor agrees to procure and maintain, while the contract is in effect, Workers Compensation and Employee's Public Liability Insurance in accordance with Federal laws. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to property, which may be done by him, or any employee engaged in the performance of this contract.

The Government shall be held harmless against any or all loss, cost, damage, claim expense or liability whatsoever, because of accident or injury to persons or property of others occurring in the performance of this contract.

Before commencing work under this contract, the Contracting Officer shall require the Contractor to furnish certification from his/her insurance company indicating that the coverage specified by FAR 52.228-5 and per FAR Subpart 28.307-2 has been obtained and that it may not be changed or canceled without guaranteed thirty (30) day notice to the Contracting Officer.

Contractor is required to provide copies of proof of Workers Compensation and Employee Public Liability Insurance within fifteen (15) calendar days after notification of contract award.

n. INVOICING & PAYMENT

The contractor shall submit in arrears a properly completed itemized invoice in accordance with FAR clauses 52.212-4(g) Contract Terms and Conditions

- Commercial Items via Tungsten Network, http://www.tungste11-network.com/US .

Invoices submitted for payment shall be reviewed for accuracy and shall be subject to approval by the Government prior to issuance of payment.

The invoice MUST be itemized to include the following information.

• Contract number

• Purchase order number

• Hours

• Cost

• Date

No advance payments shall be authorized. Payment shall be made on a http://www.tungste11-network.com/US http://www.tungste11-network.com/US monthly arrears for services provided during the billing month in arrears in accordance with FAR 52.212-4, para. (i) Upon submission of a properly prepared invoice for prices stipulated in this contract for services delivered and accepted in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, less any deductions stipulated in this contract.

Payment of invoices may be delayed if the appropriate invoices as specified in the contract are not completed and submitted as required.

**Special Notice Pertaining to COVID-19 Vaccinations for Contractor Personnel**

On 29 July 2021, the Office of Management and Budget, Safer Federal Workforce Task Force COVID-19 Workplace Safety issued Agency Model Safety Principles for Federal employees and contractors. All individuals entering Federal facilities or other Federal controlled indoor worksite(s) must adhere to these updated safety principles.

For your personnel working onsite in a VA facility, VA protocols and guidance require compliance with the following:

· Each individual attest that they are fully vaccinated by signing this attestation form (attached) and presenting it when asked at all VA facilities, or

· Show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three days prior to desired entry date for all unvaccinated personnel or onsite personnel who decline to provide their vaccination status, and

· All personnel wear masks inside all VA facilities in accordance with CDC and local guidelines.

Please review the Frequently Asked Questions on the Federal Safety Principles.

https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/ https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/downloads/CertificationVaccinationPRAv7.pdf

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 3,840.00 HR __________________ __________________

Temporary Journeyman Tradesmen Services - Journeyman Pipefitter 4 Personnel x 8 daily hours x 120 Days Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-24-2021 POP End: 03-21-2022

0002 3,840.00 HR __________________ __________________

Journeyman HVAC/Controls 4 Personnel x 8 daily hours x 120 Days Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-24-2021 POP End: 03-21-2022

0003 3,840.00 HR __________________ __________________

Journeyman Electrician 4 Personnel x 8 daily hours x 120 Days Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-24-2021 POP End: 03-21-2022

1001 3,840.00 HR __________________ __________________

Temporary Journeyman Tradesmen Services - Journeyman Pipefitter 4 Personnel x 8 daily hours x 120 Days Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-22-2022 POP End: 09-12-2022

1002 3,840.00 HR __________________ __________________

Journeyman HVAC/Controls 4 Personnel x 8 daily hours x 120 Days Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-22-2022 POP End: 09-12-2022

1003 3,840.00 HR __________________ __________________

Journeyman Electrician 4 Personnel x 8 daily hours x 120 Days Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-22-2022 POP End: 09-12-2022

GRAND TOTAL __________________

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (OCT 2018)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered;

and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212- 5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in 32.608-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract…