36C24827Q0061 Boilers .pdf

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STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

36C24827Q0061 10-30-2026

Aurea Gonzalez 939-759-5736 11-06-2026

11AM

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

VA Caribbean Healthcare System

#10 Calle Casia

San Juan PR 00921-3201

X 100

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238220

$19 Million

N/A

X

See Delivery Schedule

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

VA Caribbean Healthcare System

#10 Calle Casia

Financial Services Center

P.O. Box 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page

Boilers Maintenance and Testing for three (3) boilers at

VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) in San Juan, PR main facility as per PWS.

The offerors are hereby notified that the government is currently undertaking a comprehensive overhaul of the Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This solicitation and resulting contract award, if any, is subject to the Revolutionary FAR

Overhaul (RFO). The RFO can be found at:

https://www.acquisitions.gov/far-overhaul

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36C24827Q0061

Table of Contents

SECTION A

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 Performance Work Statement

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ...23

C.4 52.219-27 NOTICE OF SET-ASIDE FOR, OR SOLE-SOURCE AWARD TO,

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB) CONCERNS

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE SDVOSB PROGRAM (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

C.5 52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

C.6 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY

2014)

C.7 52.222-43 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR

STANDARDS-PRICE ADJUSTMENT (MULTIPLE YEAR AND OPTION CONTRACTS)

(NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

C.8 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

C.9 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

C.10 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.11 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

The award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes. Comparative evaluation is the side-by-side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government

E.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.3 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.4 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.5 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

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: TBD

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C248 Aurea Gonzalez

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) VA Caribbean Healthcare System #10 Calle Casia

Aurea.Gonzalez@va.gov

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

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

[x] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [x] Upon completion, inspection and acceptance of work for each LIN 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.

https://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

mailto:Aurea.Gonzalez@va.gov https://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

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DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVIC

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QUANTIT

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1.00 EA ________________

Boiler Unit Number 1: Fire tube steam boiler manufactured by Hurst Boiler & Welding co., Inc., Serial number ES997-200-2.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-20-2026 POP End: 11-19-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J045 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment

Boiler Unit Number 2: Fire tube steam boiler manufactured by Superior Boiler, Model No.: 4-X-1758; Serial Number: 21084 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-20-2026 POP End: 11-19-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J045 - Maintenance, Repair, Boiler Unit Number 3: Fire tube steam boiler manufactured by Hurst Boiler & Welding co., Inc., Serial number ES997-200-1.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-20-2026 POP End: 11-19-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J045 - Maintenance, Repair,

1.00 EA ________________ ________________

Boiler Unit Number 1: Fire tube steam boiler manufactured by Hurst Boiler & Welding co., Inc., Serial number ES997-200-2.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-20-2027 POP End: 11-19-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J045 - Maintenance, Repair, Boiler Unit Number 2: Fire tube steam boiler manufactured by Superior Boiler, Model No.: 4-X-1758; Serial Number: 21084 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-20-2027 POP End: 11-19-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J045 - Maintenance, Repair, Boiler Unit Number 3: Fire tube steam boiler manufactured by Hurst Boiler & Welding co., Inc., Serial number ES997-200-1.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-20-2027 POP End: 11-19-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J045 - Maintenance, Repair, Boiler Unit Number 1: Fire tube steam boiler manufactured by Hurst Boiler & Welding co., Inc., Serial number ES997-200-2.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-20-2028 POP End: 11-19-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J045 - Maintenance, Repair, Boiler Unit Number 2: Fire tube steam boiler manufactured by Superior Boiler, Model No.: 4-X-1758; Serial Number: 21084 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-20-2028 POP End: 11-19-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J045 - Maintenance, Repair, Boiler Unit Number 3: Fire tube steam boiler manufactured by Hurst Boiler & Welding co., Inc., Serial number ES997-200-1.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-20-2028 POP End: 11-19-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J045 - Maintenance, Repair, Boiler Unit Number 1: Fire tube steam boiler manufactured by Hurst Boiler & Welding co., Inc., Serial number ES997-200-2.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-20-2029 POP End: 11-19-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J045 - Maintenance, Repair, Boiler Unit Number 2: Fire tube steam boiler manufactured by Superior Boiler, Model No.: 4-X-1758; Serial Number: 21084 Contract Period: Option 3

POP Begin: 11-20-2029 POP End: 11-19-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J045 - Maintenance, Repair, Boiler Unit Number 3: Fire tube steam boiler manufactured by Hurst Boiler & Welding co., Inc., Serial number ES997-200-1.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-20-2029 POP End: 11-19-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J045 - Maintenance, Repair, Boiler Unit Number 1: Fire tube steam boiler manufactured by Hurst Boiler & Welding co., Inc., Serial number ES997-200-2.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-20-2030 POP End: 11-19-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J045 - Maintenance, Repair, Boiler Unit Number 2: Fire tube steam boiler manufactured by Superior Boiler, Model No.: 4-X-1758; Serial Number: 21084 Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-20-2030 POP End: 11-19-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J045 - Maintenance, Repair, Boiler Unit Number 3: Fire tube steam boiler manufactured by Hurst Boiler & Welding co., Inc., Serial number ES997-200-1.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-20-2030 POP End: 11-19-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J045 - Maintenance, Repair,

1.00 EA NSP NSP

Boiler Unit Number 1: Fire tube steam boiler manufactured by Hurst Boiler & Welding co., Inc., Serial number ES997-200-2.

Contract Period: IAW 52.217-8 POP Begin: TBD IAW 52.217-8 POP End: TBD IAW 52.217-8 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J045 - Maintenance, Repair, Boiler Unit Number 2: Fire tube steam boiler manufactured by Superior Boiler, Model No.: 4-X-1758; Serial Number: 21084 Contract Period: IAW 52.217-8 POP Begin: TBD IAW 52.217-8 POP End: TBD IAW 52.217-8 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J045 - Maintenance, Repair, Boiler Unit Number 3: Fire tube steam boiler manufactured by Hurst Boiler & Welding co., Inc., Serial number ES997-200-1.

Contract Period: IAW 52.217-8 POP Begin: TBD IAW 52.217-8 POP End: TBD IAW 52.217-8 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J045 - Maintenance, Repair, GRAND TOTAL ________________

B.3 Performance Work Statement

Boilers Maintenance and Testing

I. OBJECTIVE:

Perform the maintenance and testing for all three (3) steam boilers located at San Juan

VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS).

II. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance for this service contract is a base period, plus four (4) option periods. The base period shall be twelve (12) months from the date of award, followed by four (4) option periods of twelve (12) months each to be exercised at the government's discretion.

III. REQUIRED SERVICES:

The contractor shall supply all labor, material and equipment to inspect and test the boilers and ancillary equipment. The work shall be documented in a full report of findings and recommendations. The following is a general list of equipment that must be addressed.

• Boiler Unit number 1 (Local identifier): Fire tube steam boiler manufactured by Hurst

Boiler & Welding co., Inc., Serial number ES997-200-2.

• Boiler Unit number 2 (Local identifier): Fire tube steam boiler manufactured by

Superior Boiler, Model No.: 4-X-1758; Serial Number: 21084

• Boiler Unit number 3 (Local identifier): Fire tube steam boiler manufactured by Hurst

Boiler & Welding co., Inc., Serial number ES997-200-1.

The service required must restore steam boiler units back in service as described in the manufacturer’s manual and in compliance with local and federal requirements or as per

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, The National Board of Pressure

Vessels, VHA Directive 1810 Boiler and Boiler Plant Operations, The Occupational

Safety and Health Administration, and the VHA Boiler plant Safety Devices Testing

Manual Eight Edition.

At the time of this requirement, the facility has three operational Boilers, as listed above.

If the government needs to add, replace, or eliminate boilers during the life of the contract, such need will be processed via a supplemental agreement.

IV. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. All maintenance, repair and modification work shall be in accordance with the manufacturer specifications.

B. Non-destructive testing personnel shall be certified to American Society for Non-destructive Testing (ASNT) Level II, who are experienced in evaluating boilers and associated equipment.

C. The “Qualified Professional Inspector” shall demonstrate familiarity with and ready access to the current versions of the following codes and manuals:

a. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

b. ASME B31.1, Power Piping Code

c. ANSI/NB-23, National Board Inspection Code

d. NACE International Standard RP0590, Recommended Practice for Prevention, Detection and Correction of Deaerator Cracking

e. VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual, current edition.

The NDT technicians shall demonstrate familiarity with and ready access to the current version of:

a. NACE International Standard RP0590, Recommended Practice for Prevention, Detection and Correction of Deaerator Cracking

D. Contractor must have at least 5 years of experience in the maintenance and repair service of steam boilers.

E. Contractor must provide evidence of having at least one certified oil burner technician for combustion adjustments as part of the workforce designated to perform under this contract.

F. Technicians shall have completed at least a one-year trade school and have five years successful experience in this field. The experience shall be largely with institutional and industrial boiler plants similar in design to the VACHS plant. The VACHS facility manager/engineer may define and accept equivalent qualifications.

G. Technicians shall demonstrate familiarity with and ready access to the current versions of the following references:

• NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code.

• VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual, current edition.

H. Technicians shall be equipped with calibrated portable electronic flue gas analyzers and other test instruments necessary for the required tests and calibrations. Contractor shall provide the calibration certificate for each device. At facilities with programmable digital controls, the technicians must be capable of programming the controls and have the appropriate hardware and software for this.

I. All maintenance, repair and modification work shall be in accordance with the manufacturer specifications.

J. Provide at least two weeks notice to the Program Manager (PM)/ Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR) prior to performing the work. Work cannot be scheduled during heavy steam load periods. Only one boiler at a time can be out of service for the inspection, testing and calibration procedures. Work must be conducted when the

PM/COR or his/her designate is available on site to monitor the work.

V. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

A. Provide detailed service reports of all work performed in the unit including credentials and recommendations. For safety devices use the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Devices

Testing Manual latest edition.

B. The inspections, testing and calibrations shall comply with:

a. The recommendations and requirements of VHA Boiler Plant Safety Devices

Testing Manual, latest edition.

b. The written recommendations of the equipment manufacturers.

c. The requirements and recommendations of NFPA 85 Boiler and Combustion

Systems Hazards Code, including applicable appendices.

d. Burner performance requirements in this document.

C. Check combustion control operation.

D. Check the pressure limit shutdown.

E. Wipe the entire unit, particularly the operating parts.

F. Clean the oil nozzles.

G. Check and replace air compressor belt.

H. Clean compressor air filter.

I. Replace, calibrate and test the steam safety valves on boiler. Calibration and or testing must be performed in-site.

J. Open the unit’s fire side. Using flue brush and vacuum cleaner, brush through the tubes to the front end of the boiler. Replace fire side door, access holes gaskets.

K. Check the rear head refractory and patch any cracks or sprawls with refractory cement.

Contractor must notify if refractory material needs replacement.

L. Replace gage glass.

M. Inspect furnace and other internal surfaces, closures and accessories.

N. Adjust burner combustion settings and calibrate oxygen trim.

O. Calibrate all measuring devices, pressure gauges, thermometers, thermocouple, pressure transmitters, and flue gas oxygen sampling.

P. Clean water side of boiler:

a. Drain the boiler through the blowdown valve.

b. Remove all handhole covers and the manhole cover and replace with new gaskets.

c. Wash down the inside (water side) of the boiler with a hose, making sure to get all sludge out of the bottom of boiler.

d. Remove and clean the primary and auxiliary water cut off internal mechanism.

e. Inspect shell and tube surface for signs of corrosion or scale formation. If scale is forming (to any degree) on internal surface notify COR.

f. Using new gaskets, install the handhole covers and manhole covers.

g. Check stop and check valves for proper operation and replace if necessary. Fill the boiler by means of the feed water pump.

Q. Perform the following safety devices testing.

a. Low-water cutoff (slow drain)

b. Auxiliary low water cut-off.

c. High water alarm.

d. Low-water alarm.

e. High steam pressure cut-out (recycle)

f. High steam pressure cut-out (non-recycle)

g. Steam safety valves lift test.

h. Steam safety valves (accumulation test).

i. Flame scanner.

j. Check gas vent valves for leaks.

k. High-gas fuel pressure cut-off.

l. Low-gas fuel pressure cut-off.

m. 13. Oil fuel safety shut off valves.

n. 14. Low atomizing pressure fuel switch.

o. 15. High fuel oil pressure cut-off.

p. 16. Fuel oil safety shut off valves proof of closure.

q. 17. Leak test fuel oil safety shut off valves.

r. 18. Check operation of Liquid Petroleum Gas Pilot.

s. 19. Low-Pilot gas pressure cut-out.

t. 20. Forced draft fan motor interlock.

u. 21. Forced draft fan damper wide open for purge.

v. 22. Purge air flow interlock.

w. 23. Timing for pre-purge.

x. 24. Timing for post purge.

y. 25. Igniter timing.

z. 26. Low fire position interlock.

aa. 27. Combustion air interlock

bb. 28. Main flame out; i.e., time to close valves

cc. 29. Minimum igniter flame test.

dd. 30. Scanner not sensing ignition spark.

ee. 31. Low-Oxygen alarm and or cut out.

R. Immediately inform Facility POC of any recommended repairs or modifications.

S. Contractor shall develop a detailed list of information required at least two weeks prior to the inspection to allow the VA to compile the information.

T. Contractor shall develop a detailed schedule of the inspection in consultation with the VA

PM/COR to ensure availability of equipment as needed during the execution of the project.

U. Visually inspect the following items and document the locations with a sketch or pictures.

Any adverse findings must be documented with pictures and notes in detail. All data shall be included in the final report as supporting documentation.

1) Review the boiler/s history including operating conditions, date of last inspection, current inspection certificate, ASME stamping, National Board registration number, materials of construction, extent of post weld heat treatment, history of repairs and modifications.

2) All welded and threaded pipe connections to the boiler shell or drum for signs of leakage or defects in the welded areas. Defects must be documented as to location with a sketch or picture and be non-destructively tested.

3) Boiler support structure for proper alignment, evidence of sagging, shifting or misalignment.

4) Boiler casings for signs of warping, misalignment and overheating.

5) All furnace tubes and all accessible convection tubes for alignment, evidence of corrosion, erosion, bulges, sagging, defective or deteriorated welds.

6) Exposed surfaces of steam and mud drum in furnace, particularly ligament areas between tubes, for evidence of corrosion, cracking, scale buildup, other defects.

7) Refractory for cracking, shifting, sagging, bulging or general deterioration.

8) Internal areas of steam drum and mud drum (inside boiler shell in fire tube boilers).

a. Welded outlet connections.

b. Surface of drums for pitting or surface discontinuities.

c. Ligament areas between tube holes for cracking.

d. Each tube end and internal surface of representative number of tubes for pitting, erosion, corrosion and excessive scale buildup. Utilize fiber optic inspection equipment to inspect interior of tubes.

e. Clean and inspect shell or tube sheet between tube holes for cracking.

V. Testing:

The following Nondestructive testing shall be completed and document as to the location or findings with a sketch or pictures. Any adverse findings must be documented with pictures and notes in detail. All data shall be included in the final report as supporting documentation.

1. Ultrasonic thickness testing of representative samples of all components.

2. Obtain sufficient material thickness measurements to accurately reflect the condition of the entire DA.

a) Ultrasonic thickness testing of all areas visually noted to have corroded or eroded.

b) Magnetic particle testing of all areas where indications of defects have been found visually.

c) Metallurgical analysis of representative samples of boiler metal if there are indications or a record of overheating.

W. Calculations:

The contractor shall calculate and report the maximum allowable working pressure rating and remaining life expectancy based on the thickness measurements, data obtained, observations and testing for the boiler, deaerator and condensate tanks into which DA discharges.

1) ASME Code formulas must be used and references provided in the final report.

2) Calculate and report the depletion rate of material thickness.

3) Remaining life calculation shall be based on original material thickness, current material thickness, evaluation of other factors in the condition of the boiler.

X. The inspections, testing and calibrations shall comply with:

1. The recommendations and requirements of VHA Boiler Plant Safety Devices

Testing Manual, latest edition.

2. The written recommendations of the equipment manufacturers.

3. The requirements and recommendations of NFPA 85 Boiler and Combustion

Systems Hazards Code, including applicable appendices.

4. Burner performance requirements in this document.

Y. Provide detailed service reports of all work performed in the unit including credentials and recommendations. For safety devices use the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Devices

Testing Manual latest edition.

Report Requirements:

a) Provide complete written report fully describing all inspections and tests performed, findings, and recommendations. The condition of all items inspected shall be stated whether acceptable or deficient. All deficiencies shall be fully described along with recommendations for methods of correction

b) Provide oral report on condition of the boiler to PM/COR at the conclusion of the inspection and prior to leaving the site.

c) Provide complete narrative of the history of the equipment in the plant and current conditions of the same as well as an analysis of the visual inspections and test results, photographic views of deteriorated areas and photographs to show areas identified as not acceptable for continued service or requiring repair.

d) Provide calculations for remaining life based on calculated present maximum allowable working pressure vs. original maximum allowable working pressure when the boiler was new. Show locations and extent of all non-destructive testing by sketches. (Spec Writer Note: this applies to boiler, deaerator and only condensate tanks that are feed from deaerator).

e) Describe all deteriorated areas; provide expert judgment on need for repairs and repair methods.

f) Provide expert judgment on cost effectiveness of retaining the boiler in service.

g) Provide expert analysis of the condition of boilers/ancillary equipment and recommended extension to useful life in years.

h) Provide photographs and/or drawings and show where each the measurements or negative observation was taken.

i) All safety-related deficiencies shall be immediately reported to the COR during the inspection visit.

j) Provide recommendations on need for re-inspections after correction of deficiencies. Cost of re-inspections shall be extra cost negotiated with VA

Contracting Officer.

Z. Immediately inform PM/COR of any recommended repairs or modifications that would be considered necessary and/or beneficial to the Boilers.

VI. ITEMS AND DATA TO BE FURNISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT: The PM/COR or his designee will coordinate site access and site layout to include any equipment storage requirements. All required utilities clearances shall be obtained by VACHS personnel or designee.

VII. POINT OF CONTACT: For additional information the contractor shall contact Mr. Erick

Alvelo, Mechanical Shop Supervisor at: 787-641-7582 x-30170 or at erick.alvelo-miranda@va.gov or Eng. Carlos R. Ruiz Rosado, O&M Engineer at: 787-641-7582 x-

110425 or at carlos.ruizrosado@va.gov or Eng. Francisco Rivera Mujica at 787-641-

7582 x-110203 or at francisco.rivera-mujica@va.gov mailto:carlos.ruizrosado@va.gov mailto:francisco.rivera-mujica@va.gov

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.

(b) 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.

(c) 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.

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

(e) 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 FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(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. Examples of occurrences include 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. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31

U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

(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) 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 that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) 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;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

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

Officer.

(5) 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 FAR part 33 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 FAR part 32).

(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 termination for cause.

(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 for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 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 shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon—

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the

Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. In the event of termination for cause, the

Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain

Federal contracts; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C.

chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(r) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government

Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) Other contract clauses incorporated in the solicitation or contract;

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract,

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and

(8) The specification.

(s) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (s)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service

(TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the

Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government-authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (s)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(t) Comptroller General examination of record. This paragraph applies if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid procedures and is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on the date of award of this contract.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the

Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices, at all reasonable times, the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR part 4, longer period required by statute, or periods specified in other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This clause does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(u) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause)

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.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days of contract expiration.

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR

2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days of contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.

(End of Clause)

C.4 52.219-27 NOTICE OF SET-ASIDE FOR, OR SOLE-SOURCE AWARD

TO, SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (SDVOSB)

CONCERNS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE SDVOSB PROGRAM (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

(a) Definition.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern means a small business concern—

(1)(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled 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; and

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

(2) A small business concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program in accordance with 13

CFR part 128 (see FAR 19.106).

(3) Service-disabled veteran, as used in this definition, 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) and who is registered in the Beneficiary Identification and Records Locator Subsystem, or successor system that is maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Benefits

Administration, as a service-disabled veteran.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the

SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that is designated in the System for Award

Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with

13 CFR 128.300.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) Program means a program that authorizes contracting officers to limit competition, including award on a sole-source basis, to

SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to—

(1) Contracts that have been set aside for, or awarded on a sole-source basis to, SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program;

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program; and

(3) Orders set aside for SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program, under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.4 and 16.5.

(c) General.

(1) Offers are solicited only from concerns designated in SAM as SDVOSB concerns certified by SBA. Offers received from concerns that are not SDVOSB concerns certified by SBA will not be considered.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made only to a concern designated in

SAM as an SDVOSB certified by SBA.

(d) A joint venture may be considered an SDVOSB concern if the managing partner of the joint venture complies with the criteria defined in paragraph (a) of this clause and 13 CFR 128.402.

(e) In a joint venture that complies with paragraph (d) of this clause, the SDVOSB party or parties to the joint venture shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the SDVOSB party or parties to the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(End of Clause)

C.5 52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

"Contractor" when this clause is used in any subcontract, must be deemed to refer to the subcontractor, except in the term "Government Prime Contractor."

"Service employee," means any person engaged in the performance of this contract other than any person employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity, as these terms are defined in Part 541 of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, as revised. It includes all such persons regardless of any contractual relationship that may be alleged to exist between a

Contractor or subcontractor and such persons.

(b) Applicability. This contract is subject to the following provisions and to all other applicable provisions of 41 U.S.C. chapter 67, Service Contract Labor Standards, and regulations of the

Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4). This clause does not apply to contracts or subcontracts administratively exempted by the Secretary of Labor or exempted by 41 U.S.C. 6702, as interpreted in Subpart C of 29 CFR Part 4.

(c) Compensation.

(1) Each service employee employed in the performance of this contract by the Contractor or any subcontractor must be paid not less than the minimum monetary wages and must be furnished fringe benefits in accordance with the wages and fringe benefits determined by the

Secretary of Labor, or authorized representative, as specified in any wage determination attached to this contract.

(2)(i) If a wage determination is attached to this contract, the Contractor must classify any class of service employee which is not listed therein and which is to be employed under the contract (i.e., the work to be performed is not performed by any classification listed in the wage determination) so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e., appropriate level of skill comparison) between such unlisted classifications and the classifications listed in the wage determination. Such conformed class of employees must be paid the monetary wages and furnished the fringe benefits as are determined pursuant to the procedures in this paragraph (c).

(ii) This conforming procedure must be initiated by the Contractor prior to the performance of contract work by the unlisted class of employee. The Contractor must submit Standard Form

(SF) 1444, Request For Authorization of Additional Classification and Rate, to the Contracting

Officer no later than 30 days after the unlisted class of employee performs any contract work.

The Contracting Officer must review the proposed classification and rate and promptly submit the completed SF 1444 (which must include information regarding the…