36C24723Q0065 0003_1.docx

SUBJECT*

FY23: Generator Maintenance Contract Base + 4

GENERAL INFORMATION

VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity 501 Greene Street Hatcher Building - Suite 2 Augusta GA 30901

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Gregory Snyder gregory.snyder@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

East: 2400 Hospital Rd, Tuskegee, AL 36083

West: 215 Perry Hill Rd, Montgomery, AL 36109

POSTAL CODE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

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DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this amendment is to update the Statement of Work (SOW) to reflect the monthly maintenance requirements more accurately in addition to the annual maintenance requirements. Please also note that there are 19 total generators, and all work is to be performed during the operational hours shown in the SOW. See updated SOW attached.

The required submission time is extended to 1/11/2023, 10:00 AM EST to allow time for quote adjustments based on the updated SOW.

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation For specific questions on the SOW, please contact Alba.Soboll@va.gov.

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity 501 Greene Street Hatcher Building - Suite 2 Augusta GA 30901 Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity 501 Greene Street Hatcher Building - Suite 2 Augusta GA 30901 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24723Q0065 01-03-2023

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 01/11/2023, 10:00 AM EST See CONTINUATION Page X

The purpose of this amendment is to update the SOW to more accurately reflect the monthly maintenance requirements in addition to the annual maintenance requirements. Please also note that there are 19 total generators and all work is to be performed during the operational hours shown in the SOW. See updated SOW attached.

The required submission time is extended to 1/11/2023, 10:00 AM EST.

Sheryl Harris Contracting Officer Page 1 of Page 1 of

A.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

PERFORMANCE BASED WORK STATEMENT

DIESEL GENERATORS

Inspections, Preventive Maintenance, Testing Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System (East and West Campuses)

I. SCOPE OF WORK:

a. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, test equipment, travel and transportation necessary to perform monthly preventive maintenance and inspections of the diesel generators along with checking the switchgears for each of the 19 listed generators in accordance with current NFPA 99 and NFPA 100 testing and maintenance activities.

b. Inspections shall include, but not limited to, assessing the prime mover’s exhaust gas temperature against the minimum temperature recommended by the manufacturer (this information must be on the report).

c. Annually, the contractor shall provide a minimum of four (4) continuous hours load bank with at least 30% of the nameplate rating to perform test. During the test, the dummy or load bank must be arranged so that it could be disconnected if power was lost to each facility and the generator was needed for Medical Center’s use.

d. This annual inspection (of the generators, etc.) must be accomplished during the month of August.

II. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

a. This contract is for a base year with (4) one-year options.

b. The days and hours of operation is Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding Federal holidays.

III. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION:

Diesel Generators with manufacturer, model, location and size located at CAVHCS (East Campus), 2400 Hospital Road Tuskegee, AL and CAVHCS (West Campus), 215 Perry Hill Rd, Montgomery, AL.

WEST CAMPUS

VOLTAGE

OUTPUT

EAST CAMPUS

VOLTAGE

OUTPUT

80kva

Cummins Kohler

SC534ES

350R0ZD71

Hi power portable

Building 13

30kva

Hi power portable

Building 13

30kva

Hi power portable Hi power portable

Building 13 Building 13

30kva 30kva

IV. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

a. Diesel powered emergency generators shall be exercised for FOUR (4) continuous hours annually with supplemental loads of:

· 30 percent of nameplate rating for sixty (60) minutes, followed by;

· 50 percent of nameplate rating for sixty (60) minutes, followed by;

· 75 percent of nameplate rating for 120 minutes for a total of four continuous hours.

b. The contractor’s inspection shall include the following:

· Check exciter brushes

· Check for ground fault current

· Check all safety alarms

· Check all shutdown systems

· Check operation of emersion heater

· Observe operation of governor during start-up, accepting load and shutdown

· Check operation of remote safety alarms in Boiler Plant.

c. The contractor’s mechanical personnel shall:

· Check over-speed shutdown

· Check cylinder head mechanism and make any necessary adjustments

· Drain, flush and refill the generator cooling systems every two years, beginning December 2019.

· Air filters need to be changed out every 3 years

· Oil and fuel filters need to be changed out once a year

· Check operation of fuel transfer pumps and day tank systems

· Take engine oil sample and have analysis performed. Provide copy of the report to the facility.

d. The contractor shall make all adjustments and repairs where parts are not required. The contractor shall provide a list of parts required by part number, manufacturer and a source where parts can be purchased.

e. The contractor shall provide a written report to the Operations Supervisor (COR) within 30 days after completion of the inspection. The report will contain information as to the condition, operation, recommendations for corrective action; and analysis report of engine oil sample. Written reporting shall contain but not limited to the following headings:

· Lubricating System

· Cooling Systems and Hoses

· Air Cooled Engines

· Fuel System

· Air Intake System

· Exhaust System

· Ignition System (Gas/Gasoline) also provide fuel analysis on each generator.

· Engine Electrical System

· Engine Generator System

· Generator Operation

· Transfer Switch Operation

· Generator Inspection

· Generator Room/Enclosure

· Assessment of Evidence of Wet Stacking

f. The contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) notification five (5) working days prior to coming onto the site for inspection.

V. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

a. Contractor shall have a minimum five (5) years of experience servicing generators for various types of facilities.

b. Contractor shall have a minimum five (5) years of experience servicing the type of generators indicated in section III Equipment Description above.

c. Contractor shall have Liability Insurance.

VI. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

a. Vendors/contractors shall wear VA issued ID badge at all times while on station.

b. Taking photographs and video is strictly prohibited while on station and on all Federal VA premises.

Incidental Parts and Repairs

The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools material, supervision, test equipment, travel and transportation necessary to perform repairs of the Diesel Generators located in Montgomery and Tuskegee Al, all modifications must be approved by the Contracting Officer prior executing repairs. The contractor shall submit one quote for the repairs to the COR and Contracting Officer.