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36C24624Q0829 Asheville VAMC Tri-Annual Breaker Test Service

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637-24-1-6064-0025 36C24624Q0829 05-29-2024 Cleveland Wynne 757-728-3182 06-06-2024 10:00am

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Cleveland Wynne Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667 X X 238210

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Austin TX 78714-9971 512-460-5049 512-460-5221 See CONTINUATION Page Asheville VAMC Tri-Annual Breaker Test for the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC period of perfomance from the award date to May 31, 2025.

This requirem ent is a 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. To be considered, the company must be a verified SDVOSB in veterans.certify.sba.gov.

See CONTINUATION Page 637-3640162-6064-851100-2580 010050190 X X X Cleveland Wynne Contracting Officer Table of Contents

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:

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b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C246 Cleveland Wynne Cleveland Wynne Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

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.

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

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

All work on electrical circuits above 50 volts (NFPA 70E Article 110) will be completed, when possible, with the circuits off and locked out in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 and lock-out/tag out procedures (FMS SOP 107).

POP: Date of Award - 05/31/2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment Planned electrical system shutdowns for maintenance should be the standard operating procedure.

B.3 Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Tri-Annual Breaker Test Charles George VAMC Asheville, NC

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. Purpose

SPECIFICATION FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, MEDIUM AND LOW VOLTAGE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND TESTING

2. Scope

PART 1 GENERAL

The work described in this specification will be performed by an independent electrical power distribution systems maintenance, repair, and testing consultant (TC.) whose primary business is in medium and low voltage. Any contractor bidding on this contract must perform a site visit prior to any bid submissions. Contractor shall schedule a minimum of one week in advance with FMS engineering staff.

This project shall provide the required specialized cleaning, repair, adjustment, calibration, maintenance and testing of all existing and new primary and secondary components of the electrical distribution system, as specified herein. This includes all incoming primary apparatus, switchgear, transformers, instrumentation, controls, distribution cabling systems, and all building service equipment, i.e.: primary switches, transformers, instrumentation and the secondary main building services.

Any item found to be out of tolerance, or in any other way defective as a result of the required testing, shall be reported to the Facilities representative immediately. Procedure for repair and/or replacement will be outlined. After appropriate corrective action is completed the item shall be retested.

All new and existing equipment, apparatus and work shall be tested to insure its proper and safe operation in accordance with these specifications, and manufacturer's standards.

All work required by this contract shall be performed during a one or two week period, all work will be performed at night and on weekends, Contractor must schedule four weeks prior to commencement, all outages shall be scheduled and approved in writing. The additional cost for premium time, if any, shall be included in the bid price. Normal operating hours are 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

VA Engineering Electricians will de-energize and reenergize circuits in accordance with the approved schedule.

The VA will neither furnish personnel to assist the contractor in accomplishing his work nor furnish tools or equipment for the inspections.

The contractor may be requested to perform emergency repair work on a continuous basis in the event that a circuit cannot be energized after inspection and maintenance have been accomplished in accordance with the contact. Additional payment for subsequent charges will be arranged by the VA via change order or separate purchase order.

All equipment shall be tested and inspected in accordance with the latest applicable codes, standards, and manufactures instructions.

· National Electrical Testing Association-NETA

· American National Standards Institute-ANSI C2: National Electrical Safety Code

· Occupational Safety and Health Administration-OSHA

· National Fire Protection Association-NFPA

· ANSI/NFPA 70: National Electrical Code

· ANSI/NFPA 70B: Electrical Equipment Maintenance

· ANSI/NFPA 70E: Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces

· VA Standard Operating Procedure NO. 108: Procedures for Performing Electrical Work On Energized Equipment. (Attached)

LIST OF EQUIPMENT TO BE CLEANED, ADJUSTED, REPAIRED AND TESTED:

· General Inspection and Cleaning of all Electrical Equipment

· Thermal Imaging

· Medium Voltage Air Circuit Breakers, Cubicles, and Sub-Station

· Instrument Transformers

· Protective Relays

· Automatic Transfer Switches

· Metering and Instrumentation

· Mechanical and Electrical Interlock Systems

· Liquid (Oil) Filled Transformers

· Ground Fault Systems

· Switchboards (Low Voltage)

· Network Protectors (4)

· (See attachment-A for detailed list)

TESTING CONSULTANT QUALIFICATIONS

· All testing shall be by an independent TC who is engaged in electrical testing as a major portion of his/her business. Contractors shall be certified by the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) as NETA Certified Technician, and completed the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) approved 30-hour construction safety training.

· Doble membership is preferred and ensures the following benefits.

· Doble Services Agreement for engineering assistance

· Documentation

· Technical problem solving.

· Doble provides testing equipment

· The TC shall have field personnel who are qualified / trained, and have successfully demonstrated their knowledge and experience with electrical power distribution systems medium voltage and low voltage testing, inspection, and maintenance. The TC shall have technical trainings, and track records of working experience in maintenance, inspection, and testing of the Electrical Power Distribution System and its components in healthcare, industrial, educational, and commercial facilities for a minimum of five (5) continuous years. TC shall provide documentation on service personnel verifying qualifications.

· The TC shall have safety trainings – either on-the-job or class-room type - in electrical safety outlined in the OSHA Standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910 Subpart S – Electrical, and the NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Training certifications shall be submitted to the VA Contracting Officer prior to work.

· The General Contractor shall identify the onsite superintendant (required to be a GC employee) and submit name, address and phone number along with 30-hour OSHA training certificate to the VA Contracting Officer prior to any work.

· Contractors shall have ready access to the latest versions of the following references:

· NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

· NFPA 70B, Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance.

· NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety for the Workplace.

· NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power System.

· OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, Subparts I & S.

· InterNational Electrical Testing Association, Inc. (NETA) – Maintenance and Testing Specifications.

· Operating/Maintenance manuals, and specifications of the electrical equipment to be maintained and tested. These documents may be obtained from the VHA Medical Center, or the equipment manufacturers.

· Contractors shall be equipped with all necessary labor, tools, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform the work safely, effectively, and timely. Tools, equipment, and PPE shall comply with the requirements of OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, Subpart I, and NFPA 70E.

· The TC shall be capable of:

· Testing, assessing, evaluating, servicing, and reconditioning components.

· Assuring that the equipment on which work has been performed is safe, reliable and acceptable for its intended purpose.

· Identifying defective equipment and potential safety problems, environmental hazards, or code violations.

· Proving a minimum of five (5) years of experience on similar major testing projects.

TEST INSTRUMENT TRACEABILITY

The TC shall have a calibration program which maintains all applicable test instrumentation within rated accuracy.

· The accuracy shall be traceable to the National Bureau of Standards in an unbroken chain.

· Instruments shall be calibrated in accordance with the following frequency schedule.

· Field Instruments: 6 months maximum.

· Laboratory Instruments: 12 months.

· Dated calibration labels shall be visible on all test equipment.

· Records must be kept up-to-date which show date and results of all instruments calibrated or tested.

· An up-to-date instrument calibration instruction and procedure will be maintained for each test instrument.

TEST REPORT

The test report shall include the following:

· Summary of project.

· Description of equipment tested.

· Description of test.

· Test results.

· Conclusions and recommendations.

· Appendix, including appropriate test forms.

· List of test equipment used and calibration date.

Submit four (4) hard and (1) electronic copy of all test reports on N.E.T.A. or similar printed forms to the Project Engineer no later than thirty (30) days after completion of the project, unless directed otherwise. All individual components of an assembly (except cable) shall be tested with the component in its final connected stage in order to confirm the actual intended operation of the device.

PART 2 EXECUTION

GENERAL INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

· Inspect for physical damage and abnormal mechanical and electrical conditions.

· Verify proper auxiliary device operation and indicators.

· Make a close examination of equipment for shipping brackets, insulation, packing, etc. that may not have been removed during original installation.

· Make a close examination for a collection of dirt or other forms of debris that may have collected in equipment during normal operation.

Clean All Equipment:

· Vacuum inside of case and floor.

· Loosen attached particles and vacuum them away.

· Wipe all porcelain and other insulating materials with a clean, dry, lint free rag.

· Clean grooves.

· Re-vacuum inside surfaces

· Inspect equipment anchorage.

· Inspect equipment alignment.

· Check all heater elements for operation and control.

· Lubricate equipment per manufacturer's recommendations.

THERMAL IMAGINING

· Inspect the electrical equipment for physical, electrical and mechanical condition.

· Visually inspect for proper bus alignment.

· Remove all necessary covers prior to scanning.

This work item must be done while the Electrical Power Distribution System is energized. Appropriate safety precautions must be taken before, during and after scanning:

· Scan the following equipment: Switches, bus duct, switchgear, transformers, terminations, cables, Automatic Transfer Switches, Network Protectors, cable connections, circuit breakers, outdoor bus structure (15Kv Metal Clad Switchgear) and switches, etc. This includes all equipment through the secondary switchboard or service.

Provide a report indicating the following:

· Problem area(s) (location of the hot spot(s)).

· Indicate the temperature rise between the "hot spot(s)" and the normal or reference area.

· Indicate cause of heat rise.

· Indicate phase unbalance, if present.

· Index of areas scanned.

· Report any problem areas to the Project Engineer immediately so corrective work may be initiated in a minimum of time.

MEDIUM VOLTAGE AIR CIRCUIT BREAKERS (AND CUBICLES)

· Inspect for physical damage and cleanliness.

· Inspect anchorage.

· Mechanical operator and contact alignment tests shall be performed on both the breaker and its operating mechanism in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

· Check the tightness of the bolted bus joints by calibrated torque wrench method. Refer to manufacturer's instructions for proper torque foot-pound levels.

· Check the cell fit and the element alignment, including the circuit breaker and bus stabs.

· Check the lowering and raising mechanism if the breaker is of this type, or the horizontal levering-in mechanism.

· Verify the primary and secondary contact wipe and other dimensions which are vital to satisfactory operation of the circuit breaker using the manufacturer's instruction book.

· Install contact lubricant on all mating electrical contacts.

· Verify the availability of all maintenance devices for servicing and operating the equipment.

· Check all heater elements for operation and control.

· Completely clean the interior of all cubicle sections including all bus work and insulators using the following methods:

· Vacuum the inside / outside of the switchgear and enclosure. (Accessing the outside requires removing bolted covers).

· Loosen attached particles and vacuum them away.

· Wipe all porcelain and all other insulating materials with a clean, dry lint free rag.

· Clean all groves.

· Re-vacuum inside of switchgear enclosure

· Remove, strip down, inspect, clean, and re-lubricate the circuit breaker units. Recommend in the report which breaker, if any, needs repair or rebuilt.

· Check all arcing contacts and recommend in the report which arcing contact, if any, needs replaced.

· Check and clean all arc chutes and recommend in the report which arc chute, if any, needs replaced.

· Inspect and correct the on-off indicators, spring charge indicators, the mechanical/electrical interlocks and operation counters for proper operation.

· Inspect and correct the operation of the safety shutters.

· Measure the contact resistance.

· Perform minimum pickup voltage tests on the trip and close coils.

· Measure the insulation resistance. With contacts open, test between line and load side of each phase. With contacts closed, test each pole to other poles and each pole to ground.

· Perform a D.C. over-potential test at 3X rated voltage with breaker in the closed position. Tests shall be made on each pole for a five (5) minute duration with all other poles grounded.

· Perform an insulation resistance test at 1,000 volts D.C. on all control wiring. (Do not perform this test on wiring connected to solid-state relays.)

· If charging motors are used. Check condition and operation of brushes and limit switches.

· With the breaker in the test position, make the following tests.

· Trip and close the breaker with the control switch.

· Trip each breaker by operating manually each of its protective relays.

INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS

· Inspect for physical damage.

· Verify the transformers' connections with the system requirements.

· Verify tightness of all bolted connections and assure adequate clearances exist from primary circuits to secondary circuit wiring and to grounds.

· Verify that all required grounding and shorting connections exist and that those connections have good contact; i.e. sufficient surface area, good cleanliness, and proper pressure.

· Test the proper operation of transformer withdrawal mechanism (tip out) and the grounding operation when applicable.

· Verify proper primary and secondary fuses and required sizes.

CURRENT TRANSFORMER:

· An insulation resistance test of the current transformer and the current transformer wiring shall be performed to ground at 500 volts D.C. for 30 seconds. Disconnect the ground connection at the ground connection point in the circuit for this test.

· Perform a polarity test of each current transformer to verify polarity by D.C. injection method.

· Perform a ratio verification test of each current transformer. This shall be performed using the voltage method or current method in accordance with ANSI C53.13.1.

· Transformers used for relaying applications shall receive an excitation test. This test shall be performed in accordance with ANSI C53.13.1.

· Relaying circuit burdens shall be measured at the current transformer terminals and the total burden determined in OHMS at 60 hertz.

VOLTAGE (POTENTIAL) TRANSFORMERS

· Insulation resistance tests on voltage transformers shall be performed on each winding with the other windings connected to ground. Value of the test voltage on the secondary wiring shall be 500 volts D.C. for one minute. Value of the test voltage on the primary wiring shall be 1000 volts D.C. minimum for one minute.

· Perform a polarity test on each transformer to verify the polarity marks or H1-X1 relationship as applicable. The test may be performed with a TTR type ratio test set or inductive kick method in accordance with ANSI C-57-1.1978 or latest revision.

· Perform a ratio test using a transformer turns-ratio test set or by the voltage comparison method.

· Perform a D.C. dielectric withstand ability test on the primary windings with the secondary windings connected to ground.

PROTECTIVE RELAYS

· All relays shall be inspected for physical damage.

· Inspect cover gaskets and cover glass for presence of foreign material and moisture and then clean.

· Inspect spiral spring, disc, and contacts for condition and rust. Check disc for clearance.

· Check mechanically for freedom of movement, proper travel and alignment, and tightness of mounting hardware and tap screws.

· Apply prescribed settings.

· Perform insulation resistance test on each circuit branch to frame. Do not perform this test on solid-state relays.

· Test and adjust the parameters on each operating element.

· Timing tests shall be made at two points on each time dial curve.

· Test the target trip current and seal-in units.

· Perform instantaneous tests corresponding to the timing test values.

· Test the tripping circuit by itself and with the circuit breaker.

· Perform special tests as required to check operation of directional restraint and other elements per manufacturer's instruction manuals.

· Perform phase angle and magnitude contribution tests on all differential and directional type relays after energization to vectorially prove proper polarity and connections.

· Provide as found and as left test reports for all equipment.

AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES

· Perform extended maintenance on all Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS).

· Perform all work by skilled personnel in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements and recommendations and the latest NETA Guidelines.

· Perform visual inspections, lubrication, tighten all fittings, intense cleaning, and verify that all transfer switches operate as they are intended.

· Make sure all moving parts are working properly.

· Provide explanation of all required repairs that are not able to be taken care of by those performing the testing.

· All power will be removed from the 15 Automatic Transfer Switches. This will allow complete and thorough cleaning and testing.

· Any A.T.S. with a built in Bypass System must have the Bypass tested.

· Perform contact resistance testing on all contacts and visual inspections.

METERING AND INSTRUMENTATION

· Examine all devices for broken parts, damage and wire connection tightness.

· Verify meter connections in accordance with single line meter and relay diagrams.

· Calibrate all meters at 5 points using full-scale test instruments.

· Calibrate watt-hour meters to one-half percent (0.5%).

· Verify and/or correct all instrument multipliers.

· After the meters are calibrated, a calibration curve should be generated which shows the accuracy of the meter throughout the full range. (0 to full-scale reading.)

· Meter selector switches shall be inspected for proper application and operation.

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL INTERLOCK SYSTEMS:

· Physically test each system to insure proper function, operation and sequencing.

· Closure attempt shall be made on locked open devices.

· Opening attempt shall be made on locked closed devices.

· Key exchange shall be made with devices operated in off normal positions.

LIQUID (OIL) FILLED TRANSFORMERS

· Insulation resistance tests shall be performed winding-to-winding and winding-to-ground. Appropriate guard circuit shall be utilized over all bushings.

· A Transformer turns ratio test shall be performed between windings at all service tap settings.

· Transformer turns ratio test results shall not deviate more than 0.5% from the calculated ratio. Verify that the tap settings/changer is at the desired ratio.

· Exciting current tests shall be performed on each phase.

· Winding resistance test shall be made for each winding at the in-service tap.

· There are a total of 16 oil samples required, 12 transformer winding compartments and 4 switch compartments which are isolated from the main tank.

Insulating oil shall be sampled in accordance with ASTM D-923. Samples from both transformers and automatic load tap changers shall be laboratory tested for:

· Dielectric strength.

· Acid Neutralization number.

· Interfacial tension.

· Color.

· Power Factor.

· PPM water.

NOTE: A review, comparison and trending analysis is required by the testing Laboratory with recommendations based on resulting data obtained from previous tri-annual oil tests. VA shall provide prior testing results and documentation.

GROUND FAULT SYSTEMS

· Inspect for physical damage.

· Inspect the neutral main bonding connection to assure:

· Zero sequence system is grounded upstream of sensor.

· Ground strap systems are grounded down stream from the sensing device.

· Ground connection is made ahead of the neutral disconnect link.

· Inspect the control power transformer to insure adequate capacity for system.

· Monitor panels (if present) shall be manually operated for:

· Trip tests

· No trip tests

· Non-automatic reset

· Zero sequence systems shall be inspected for symmetrical alignment of core balance transformers about all current carrying conductors.

· Ground fault device circuit nameplate identification shall be verified by device operation.

· Pickup and time delay settings shall be verified.

· Insure control circuit has disconnectable fuse device with current limiting fuses.

· System neutral insulation resistance shall be measured with the neutral-ground disconnect link removed to insure no shunt ground paths exist. The neutral insulation shall be a minimum of 1 MEGOHM.

· The relay pickup current shall be determined by primary injection at the sensor to operate the circuit-interrupting device. Relay pickup current shall be within 10% of device dial, or fixed setting and in no case greater than 1200 amperes.

· The relay timing shall be tested by injecting 150% and 300% of pickup current into the sensor. Total trip time shall be electrically monitored. Relay timing shall be in accordance with manufacturer's published time-current characteristic curves.

· System operation shall be tested at 57% of rated voltage.

· Zone interlock systems shall be simultaneously sensor current injected while monitoring zone blocking function where possible.

SWITCHBOARDS (LOW VOLTAGE)

Visual and Mechanical Inspection:

· Inspect for physical, electrical and mechanical conditions. Re-torque all bolted connections.

· Inspect for proper alignment, anchorage and grounding.

· All doors, panels and sections shall be inspected for paint, dents, scratches, and fit.

· Inspect in regard to cleanliness and need of lubrication and clean switchboard enclosure using the following methods:

· Vacuum inside / outside of switchgear enclosure

· Loosen attached particles and vacuum them away.

· Wipe all porcelain and other insulating materials with a clean, dry, lint-free rag.

· Clean all grooves.

· Re-vacuum inside of switchgear enclosure.

· Lubricate per manufacturer's recommendations.

· All active components shall be cleaned where possible and shall be exercised.

· All indicating devices shall be inspected for proper operation.

ELECTRICAL TESTS

· Insulation resistance tests.

· Measure insulation resistance to each bus section phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground for one (1) minute.

· Circuit breakers - power type solid-state trip:

· Contact resistance test shall be performed

· Insulation resistance test shall be performed at 1,000 volts DC for 1-minute from pole-to-pole and across open contacts of each phase.

· Minimum pickup current shall be determined by primary current injection.

· Long-time delay shall be determined by primary injection of current at 300% pickup current.

· Short-time pickup and time delay shall be determined by primary injection of current.

· Instantaneous pickup current shall be determined by injection.

· Trip unit reset characteristics shall be verified.

· Adjustments shall be made for final settings in accordance with Engineer's prescribed settings.

· Auxiliary protective devices such as ground fault or under voltage relays shall be activated to insure operation of shunt trip devices.

CIRCUIT BREAKERS – MOLDED CASE

· Measure contact resistance.

· Time-current characteristics test shall be performed by passing 300% rated current through each pole.

· Trip time shall be determined.

· Instantaneous pickup current shall be determined by runup or pulse method. Clearing times should be within four cycles or less.

· Insulation resistance shall be determined pole-to-pole, across interlock systems, and ground fault systems, etc., as they may apply.

NOTE:

· Base Quote: Testing and measuring all molded case circuit breakers on the equipment list as described above including primary injection of current to test time current characteristics. Testing and measuring all Molded Case Breakers, 400 Amps and above will be tested in the panel, if the MCB has an electronic trip unit. If the MCB does not have an electronic trip unit, then the breaker will have to be removed from the panel and taken to the testing area for Primary Current Injection Testing.

CABLES

Visual and Mechanical Inspections:

· Inspect exposed sections for physical damage.

· Inspect for shield grounding, cable support and termination.

· If cables are terminated through window type C.T.'s make an inspection to verify that neutrals and grounds are properly terminated for normal operation of protective devices.

· Inspect for visual jacket and insulation condition.

Attachment-A

EQUIPMENT LIST

1. Oil Filled Transformers

· Building-47 (Main Building):

a. (4) Westinghouse 1000 KVA with network protectors

b. (4) Transformer Switch compartment, separate from main tank.

· Ambulatory Care Addition:

a. (1) General Electric 2000 KVA

· ECRC (Nursing Home):

a. (1) Cooper 1000 KVA

· Building-15 (Administration):

a. (1) Cooper 500 KVA

· Building-14 (Administration):

a. (1) General Electric 225 KVA

· Laundry:

a. (1) RTE 500 KVA

· Credit Union:

a. (1) RTE 225 KVA

· Quarters:

a. (2) RTE 100 KVA

· Building-9

a. (1) Cooper 500 kVA 3 Phase

2. Outside Metal Clad Switchgear Medium (15 KV) Voltage 2015

· Eaton Breakers:

a. (10) each

b. (1) 15KV Tie Breaker

· Testing Includes all:

a. Eaton Breakers Relays

b. Potential Transformers

c. Control Power Transformers

d. Current Transformers

e. Metering Devices

3. Building-47 Switchgear room Low (480) Voltage

· Generator Main Breaker

a. (1) 2000-amp Cutler Hammer, with e-trip

· Automatic Transfer Switches Asco:

a. (3) 800-amp

b. (1) 400-amp

· Main Switchboard 1 & 2 Normal Cutler Hammer (Magnum DS)

a. Draw out Breakers: (18) each, with e-trips

b. Tie Breaker: (1)

· Main Switchboard Emergency Cutler Hammer (Magnum DS)

a. Drawout Breaker: Total of (8) each ( two spares), with e-trip

· Switchboard Distribution DS-1 (400 amp or above)

a. (2) Breaker Molded Case Cutler Hammer

· Switchboard Distribution DS-2 (400 amp or above)

a. (2) Breaker Molded Case Cutler Hammer

· Switchboard Distribution EQ-1 (400 amp or above)

a. (3) Breaker Molded Case Cutler Hammer

· Switchboard Distribution EQ-2 (400 amp or above)

a. (2) Breaker Molded Case Cutler Hammer

· Switchboard Distribution C-1 (400 amp or above)

a. (2) Breaker Molded Case Cutler Hammer

· Switchboard Distribution LS-1 (400 amp or above)

a. (0) Breaker Molded Case Cutler Hammer

· Switchboard Distribution DCP (400 amp or above)

a. (1) Breaker Molded Case Westinghouse

· Network Protectors

a. (4)

4. Ambulatory Clinical Addition (ACA) Switchgear room Low (480) Voltage

a. Generator Main :

a. (1) 2000-amp Square D

· Automatic Transfer Switches, Onan:

a. (5) 800-amp

b. (1) 400-amp

· Main Emergency Switchboard SWGR-PSG GE PowerBreak

a. Drawout Breakers:

a. (1) 2000-amp, with e-trip

b. (5) 800-amp, with e-trip

c. (3) 400-amp, with e-trip

· Main Panel Switchboard SWGR-MSA

· Large Molded Case Breaker:

a. (10) 400-amp, with e-trip

b. (1) 600-amp with e-trip

c. (6) 800-amp, with e-trip

d. ( 2) 1000-amp, with e-trip

· Switchboard Distribution Panels (400-amp or above)

· EQHD-1: Molded Case Breakers

a. (1) 800-amp, with e-trip

· EQHD-2: Molded Case Breakers

a. (1) 800-amp, with e-trip

· EQHD-3: Molded Case Breakers

· (1) 800-amp, with e-trip

· LSH Molded Case Breaker

a. (1) 400-amp, with e-trip

· CL: Molded Case Breakers

a. (1) 400-amp, with e-trip

· CH-1: Molded Case Breakers

a. (1) 800-amp, with e-trip

· CH-2: Molded Case Breakers

a. (1) 800-amp, with e-trip

5. Building-62 (Nursing Home) Switchgear room Low (480) Voltage

· Generator Main Breaker Siemens:

· (1) 1200-amp, with e-trip (TS31 test set required)

· Main Switchboard Normal Square D

· Molded Case Breakers:

a. (1) 600 amp, with e-trip

b. (1) 1600 amp main, with e-trip

c. (8) 250-amp, with e-trip

· Main Emergency Switchboard

· Molded Case Breaker

a. (2) 600-amp

· Automatic Transfer Switches ASCO:

a. (1) 600-amp

b. (1) 260-amp

c. (1) 150-amp

6. Building-11 (laundry) Switchgear room Low (240) Voltage

· Main Switchboard Normal Sylvania:

a. (1) 800-amp

7. Building-14 Switchgear room Low (208) Voltage

· Main Switchboard Normal General Electric:

a. (1) 800-amp

8. Building-15 Switchgear room Low (208) Voltage

· Main Switchboard Normal Square D:

a. (1) 1600-amp with e-trip

b. (1) 1000-amp

c. (1) 800-amp

d. (1) 700-amp

e. (1) 400-amp

f. Automatic Transfer Switch

g. 2000-amp Eaton RGH65K

h. Generac Generator Breaker 1600-Amp RGH-C

9. Building-9

· Main Switchboard Normal

a. (1) 1200-amp Main Breaker

b. (1) 400-amp Breaker

· Automatic Transfer Switches

a. (1) 400-amp

b. (1) 100-amp

c. (1) Generator Square D Main Breaker 400 amp

VA MEDICAL CENTER ASHEVILLE

Maintenance and Operations Services will serve as the focal point and contraction Office Representative (COR) for this contract.

Contractors must accomplish a site visit prior to submitting their proposal. Site visits must be pre-coordinated and prescheduled with the COR. Unannounced site visits will not be honored. The Federal Government will not incur any cost associated with site visits.

The Contractor must pre-coordinate work and if needed, associated outages with the COR. This work will be accomplished during regular work hours. The contractor will respond to Building 47, Room BF128on the prescheduled date/time, and contact with the COR. Contact must be made with the COR prior to accomplishing the starting any work.

The COR will be immediately notified whenever the work related to the preventive maintenance contract or related activities interfere with normal VAMC operations.

NOTE: Work is being completed in a hospital environment. Then contractor must take all precautions to ensure all tools and materials are under continuous observation and accountability. At no time will tools be left unattended or unsecured.

Other Station Rules and Guidelines. The Contractor will adhere to the following station rules.

This is a federal facility as well as a medical center. As such, there is. NO tobacco or vapor usage allowed on federal grounds. Failure to follow these regulations can result in removal of the worker or Contractor from the facility and/or a US Magistrate’s ticket and fine.

Any work requiring a shutdown or utility outage will be requested in advance and schedule by the COR prior to the work being accomplished.

Identification Badges will be picked up from Work Order Desk Room BF129 in Building 47.

Compliance Awareness Training shall be completed by vendor prior to access to Charles George VAMC. Vendor has responsibility for “Duty to Report” any fraud, waste and abuse witnessed while on VA premises to the Compliance Officer.

3.Other Station Rules and Guidelines.

The Contractor will adhere to the following station rules:

3.1. This is a hospital environment. The Contractor and his personnel are expected appropriately dressed (preferably uniformed) and to conduct themselves professionally.

3.2. This is a federal facility as well as a medical center. As such, there is NO tobacco usage allowed inside any federal building or on campus grounds. Failure to follow these regulations can result in removal of the worker or Contractor from the facility and/or a US Magistrate’s ticket and fine.

3.3. Parking will be in designated lots. Consult with the POC as to allowable parking and material drop-off.

3.4. The Contractor will be responsible for ensuring that all the employees and other personnel visiting the work site have and are using the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that addresses the hazards found at the site. The Contractor will be responsible for the upkeep, issue, and training for the PPE used and maintaining all required documentation.

3.5. Since the incidents of September 11, 2001, the Federal Government has begun to implement new security measures to help protect federal facilities. The Contractor will provide to the POC a list of employees expected to work on this contract.

3.6. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services requires that all Contractor personnel coming on this facility to complete the Veterans Health Administration’s Privacy Policy Training the day of arrival, in 2k-113 Safety’s office in this facility. The Contractor will submit the certificate, to be completed, at the end of the Microsoft Training PowerPoint Presentation for each person assigned to this contract who comes on this facility to work. A company roster certifying course completion may be substituted for individual certificates.

3.7. Accomplish invoicing in-accordance with the formal contract.

4.0 Other Station Rules and Guidelines. The Contractor will adhere to the following station rules.

4.1. All work will be accomplished to OSHA Standards. All Dept. of Veteran Affairs, Federal, Commonwealth of Virginia laws, regulations and codes will be complied with.

4.2. This is a hospital environment. The Contractor and his personnel are expected to be appropriately dressed (preferably uniformed) and to conduct themselves professionally.

4.3. This is a federal facility as well as a medical center. As such, there is NO tobacco usage allowed inside any federal building or on the grounds except in designated areas. The POC will brief the Contractor as to designated smoking areas prior to commencement of the contract. Failure to follow these regulations can result in removal of the worker or Contractor from the facility and/or a US Magistrate’s ticket and fine.

4.4. Parking will be in designated lots. Consult with the POC as to allowable parking and material drop-off.

4.5. The Contractor will be responsible for ensuring that all the employees and other personnel visiting the work site have and are using the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that addresses the particular hazards found at the site. The Contractor will be responsible for the upkeep, issue, and training for the PPE used and maintaining all required documentation.

4.6. Since the incidents of September 11, 2001, the Federal Government has begun to implement new security measures to help protect federal facilities. The Contractor will provide to the POC a list of employees expected to work on this contract. This list will be on company letterhead and contain the employees’ name, driver’s license number, address and nationality. This list will be verified and signed by a corporate officer. These personnel are subject to a background check and fingerprinting to be eligible to receive a security badge.

4.7. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services requires that all Contractor personnel coming on this facility to complete the Veterans Health Administration’s Privacy Policy Training prior to coming on the facility. The Contractor will submit the certificate, to be completed, at the end of the Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation for each person assigned to this contract who comes on this facility to work. A company roster certifying course completion may be substituted for individual certificates.

4.8. Security badges will be picked up from the Police Office in Building 36 and will be returned daily by 3:30PM unless other arrangements are made with the POC and the Police Office. Loss Badges can result in administrative fees and fines not to exceed $50.00 USD to replace the loss badge.

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

A. WORK HOURS OR HOURS OF OPERATION

The services covered by this contract shall be furnished by the contractor as defined herein. The contractor shall not be required, except in case of emergency, to furnish such services on Federal Holidays or during off duty hours as described below. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, excluding federal holidays which are as follows:

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King’s Day Memorial Day President’s Day Juneteenth Labor Day Independence Day Veterans Day Columbus Day Thanksgiving Christmas

Any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a federal holiday. When one of the holidays falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday.

B. CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

A full background check is not required for this position; however, all contract employees must bring photo identification and advance notice from the requiring service to obtain a VA Badge in order to work on a VA Facility. Upon award, the CO shall provide the contractor with detailed instructions on fulfilling security requirements.

All personnel employed by the contractor in the performance of this contract, or any representative of the contractor entering the Governmental installation shall abide by all security instructions and directives of the Department of Veteran Affairs. Employees are responsible for safeguarding all Government property provided for contractor use.

The contractor and, as applicable, subcontractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population, nor shall the contractor or subcontractor employ persons under this contract who have an outstanding criminal warrant as identified during the Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).

Contractors shall ensure their employees and those of their subcontracts have the proper credentials allowing them to work in the United States. The contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation for delays or expenses associated with complying with the provisions of this requirement. Furthermore, nothing in this requirement shall excuse the contractor from proceeding with the contract as required.

C. BILLING AND PAYMENT

The contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form via VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp. Invoices shall be submitted upon completion of contract requirement. The following information must be included on all submitted invoices. Invoices submitted without the following information may be rejected for payment. Invoices shall include at a minimum: Contract Number Obligation/Purchase Order Number Invoice Number CLIN (contract line-item number) Date of Service

D. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Notwithstanding the Contractor's responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract will require maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor.

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements of this contract. The Contractor shall communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to contract administration. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitments or issue changes that shall affect price, quantity or quality of performance of this contract.

The Contract Officer Representative (COR) shall be responsible for the overall technical administration of this contract as outlined in the PWS.

In the event the contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the contracting officer without authority, no adjustment shall be made in the contract price to cover an increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

Point of Contact

TBD

Asheville VA Medical Center 1100 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805

Contacting Officer Cleveland Wynne

NCO 6

100 Emancipation Dr., Hampton, VA 23667 757-722-9961 x7594 Cleveland.Wynne@va.gov

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

C.2 VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018)

(a) The Contractor shall conform to the standards established by: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 FMS SOP 107 as to OSHANFPA 70E Article 110.

(b) The Contractor shall submit proof of conformance to the standard. This proof may be a label or seal affixed to the equipment or supplies, warranting that the item(s) have been tested in accordance with the standards and meet the contract requirement. Proof may also be furnished by the organization listed above certifying that the item(s) furnished have been tested in accordance with and conform to the specified standards.

(c) Offerors may obtain the standards cited in this provision by submitting a request, including the solicitation number, title and number of the publication to: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147

(d) The offeror shall contact the Contracting Officer if response is not received within two weeks of the request.

(End of Clause) C.3 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definition. for the Department of Veterans Affairs, ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran-owned small business concern or SDVOSB’’:

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled Veterans or eligible surviving spouses (see VAAR 802.201, Surviving Spouse definition);

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled Veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled Veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such Veteran;

(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;

(iv) The business has been certified for ownership and control pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127, 13 CFR 128, and is listed as certified in the SBA certification database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/; and

(v) The business agrees to comply with VAAR subpart 819.70 and Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations regarding small business size, government contracting, and the Veteran Small Business Certification Program at 13 CFR parts 121, 125, and 128.

(2) The term ‘‘Service-disabled Veteran’’ means a Veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

(3) The term ‘‘small business concern’’ has the meaning given that term under section…