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None 585-25-1-6025-0004 36C25225Q0016 09-11-2024 Pasholk,Susan 414-844-4846 09-25-2024 10:00

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36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 X X 811310 $12.5 Million N/A X 36C252

OSCAR G. JOHNSON VA MEDICAL CENTER

Department of Veterans Affairs

325 EAST H STREET

IRON MOUNTAIN MI 49801-4760

36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 877-353-9791 512-460-5540 See CONTINUATION Page

BOILER TUNING AND SAFETY DEVICE TESTING AT IRON MOUNTAIN

VA MEDICAL CENTER PER STATEMENT OF WORK

THIS REQUIREMENT IS 100% SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS

VA POC: DONALD DEMEUSE

9006-774-3300 X32240

CO: SUSAN PASHOLK 414-844-4846

BASE YEAR NOV 1, 2024 - OCT 31, 2025

OPTION YEAR 1 NOV 1, 2025 - OCT 31, 2026

OPTION YEAR 2 NOV 1, 2026 - OCT 31, 2027

OPTION YEAR 3 NOV 1, 2027 - OCT 31, 2028

OPTION

YEAR 4 NOV 1, 2028 - OCT 31, 2029

See CONTINUATION Page 585-3650162-6025-851100-2543 010050190 X X

SUSAN PASHOLK

CONTRACTING OFFICER

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA (continuation from Standard Form 1449)

OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN ALL INFORMATION DESIGNATED HEREIN PRIOR TO THE TIME SPECIFIED IN BLOCK 8 OF SF 1449 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

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

1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

CONTRACTOR NAME _____________________________________

ADDRESS _____________________________________

CITY-STATE-ZIP _____________________________________

POINT OF CONTACT/TITLE ____________________________________

UNIQUE ENTITY INDENTIFIER _________________________________

b. GOVERNMENT: SUSAN PASHOLK, CONTRACTING OFFICER

CONTRACTING OFFICE CODE: 36C252

MILWAUKEE WI 53214

2. ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS: This Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation is issued under the authority of FAR Part 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items in which simplified acquisition procedures in FAR Part 13 will be used. FAR Part 14 and 15 will not be used. From this RFQ, the Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract where the contractor provides a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract. (Note: The terms “offeror” and “quoter” are both used in this Solicitation. For the purposes of this Solicitation, these terms are interchangeable; there is no difference in meaning between the two.)

3. SET-ASIDE (If any): See box 10 of STANDARD FORM 1449

4. SOLICITATION TIMELINE SUMMARY:

A. SITE VISIT:

It is strongly suggested and expected that the offeror inspect the campus to be serviced to fully understand the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. In no case shall failure to inspect the campus constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

SITE VISIT IS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 AT 9:00 AM LOCAL TIME. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES TO MEET COR DONALD DEMEUSE (906-774-3300 X32240) AT BOILER PLANT MAIN ENTRANCE.

B. RFQ QUESTIONS:

In order to maintain integrity of this solicitation and subsequent award date, all offerors are advised that any question and answer requests must be submitted in a written form via e-mail to the Contracting Officer susan.pasholk@va.gov no later than THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 AT 10:00 AM LOCAL TIME. Contracting will issue a consolidated response via solicitation amendment to https://sam.gov Contract Opportunities within 2 business days to all parties

C. SOLICITATION CLOSES/QUOTES DUE:

See box 8 of STANDARD FORM 1449 or most recent Amendment.

D. SUBMISSION OF QUOTE:

See 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services and addendum for specific instructions to offerors.

5. CONTRACTING OFFICER AUTHORITY:

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under 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 commitment or issue changes that will affect price, quantity or quality of performance of this contract. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred thereof.

6. INVOICES:

1. All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with: FAR 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

1. Invoices shall be submitted in arrears in accordance with: 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

1. Payments shall be made in arrears upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice

1. Facsimile, e-mail, and scanned documents are not acceptable forms of submission for payment requests.

1. The VA has mandated electronic invoice submission to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC). VAFSC has partnered with Tungsten Network e-Invoicing network, for submissions of all electronic invoices to VA. Tungsten Network electronic invoicing is free to all VA vendors. In order to submit electronic invoices, all VA vendors must register with Tungsten Network by submitting an email to VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com or calling 1-877-489-6135 for Enrollment.

1. Contractor shall submit an electronic invoice by the tenth (10th) of the following month services were performed to the Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC) e-Invoice through the website at https://portal.Tungsten-Network.com/Login.aspx. For questions regarding the submission of VA electronic invoices, Tungsten Network customer service may be contacted at 1-877-489-6135.

1. All invoices shall reference the vendor name and address, customer name, contract number, appropriate obligation/funding order number, description of services provided, quantity, unit price, and total invoice amount (any additional info). Invoices shall also include any payment discount terms.

1. VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System – The Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center (VAFSC) uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten Network e-Invoice, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website: http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veteransaffairs/ to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.

1. As of July 1, 2020, the VA10091 form has been eliminated and the VAFSC is requiring our vendors to update and add their information in the Customer Engagement Portal (CEP) at https://www.cep.fsc.va.gov/. This is for new vendors being added to FMS only.

1. For assistance setting up e-Invoice, the below information is provided:

* Tungsten Network e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

* Tungsten Network e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com

* FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

* FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov

7. FACILITY REQUIREMENTS: In addition to any other requirements set forth in this Contract, the Contractor, including its employees, agents, and subcontractors (collectively “the Contractor”), shall comply with the following facility requirements. Failure to comply with these requirements shall be considered a material breach of this Contract and may be a violation of Federal law resulting in charges answerable in the United States District Court.

1. Contractor is responsible to follow all on site facility policies

1. All VA property is considered Federal property and all Federal laws are applicable.

1. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police Section. The VA will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor under any conditions.

1. All VA facilities are drug free. Possession of drugs, to include Marijuana and all Marijuana bi-products are prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court.

1. All contractor personnel are required to adhere to all VA rules and regulations.

1. Smoking is prohibited on the entire campus, both inside and outside the VA Facility

1. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court.

1. VHA DIRECTIVE 1192: This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) directive establishes policy and provides guidance for the prevention of seasonal influenza in VHA facilities through the vaccination or masking of health care personnel (HCP). AUTHORITY: Title 38 United States Code (U.S.C.) 7301(b), 7318(b). Contractor is responsible in ensuring that all aspects of this directive are implemented, including providing face masks and influenza vaccines for all employees working at a VA facility.

8. SECURITY & PRIVACY CONTROL:

Contractor may be required to have all employees working onsite to undergo a security background check process, including providing fingerprints to gain security clearance to work on premise.

The Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) requirements of VHA Handbook 6500.6 do not apply to this requirement, therefore, a Security Accreditation Package is not required. No A&A or MOU/ISA is required. Sensitive information exposure as part of this contract involves applicable security controls within the facility as part of the VA Information Security If there are any questions related to privacy, please have a member of your staff contact the VA Privacy Service at (202) 461-6309. If there are any questions related to the information security, please have a member of your staff contact the Office of Cyber Security at (304) 262-7733.

Visitor Passes:

Issuance of visitor passes is the responsibility and at the discretion of each Facility Director. Visitor passes may be issued to individuals requiring short-term access to a VA facility for a period not to exceed 15 days in a 365-day period. Visitor passes are issued on a daily basis and expire at the end of the day of issuance. Visitor passes are issued following, at a minimum, review of one valid and current State or Federal government issued photo ID. Visitors must be escorted in areas restricted to the general public.

9. FACILITY CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT REQUIREMENTS:

A. The Contractor shall be required to sign in/out with the Police Service daily. Contractor employees shall be required to have a form of personal identification (Driver’s license) of person on day of visit.

B. The Contractor shall be required to report to Engineering Service to log in.

C. The Field Service Engineer (FSE) shall be required to log out with Engineering and submit and review the preliminary report Field Service Report(FSR) to the COR or designee prior to departure.

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Provide Semi-Annual Combustion Tuning per Statement of Work Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H945 - Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection - Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment

Provide Annual Boiler Control Device Testing per Statement of Work Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-01-2024 POP End: 10-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H945 - Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection - Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment

BASE YEAR TOTAL $________________

Provide Semi-Annual Combustion Tuning per Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H945 - Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection - Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment

Provide Annual Boiler Control Device Testing per Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H945 - Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection - Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment

OPTION YEAR 1 TOTAL $______________

Provide Semi-Annual Combustion Tuning per Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H945 - Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection - Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment

Provide Annual Boiler Control Device Testing per Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H945 - Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection - Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment

OPTION YEAR 2 TOTAL $_______________

Provide Semi-Annual Combustion Tuning per Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H945 - Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection - Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment

Provide Annual Boiler Control Device Testing per Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H945 - Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection - Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment

OPTION YEAR 3 TOTAL $_________________

Provide Semi-Annual Combustion Tuning per Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H945 - Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection - Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment

Provide Annual Boiler Control Device Testing per Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H945 - Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection - Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment

OPTION YEAR 4 TOTAL $________________

STATEMENT OF WORK

BOILER TESTING & SAFETY DEVICE TESTING

OGJVAMC Iron Mtn MI

1. INTRODUCTION:

A. The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center (OGJVAMC) has a central boiler plant to provide steam for heating, domestic hot water, kitchens and sterilization.

B. Boiler plant safety, reliability, efficiency and equipment longevity are paramount concerns of VAMC management. Malfunctioning burners or controls can cause catastrophic events resulting in injuries and death and massive property damage. Inaccurate or inadequate data management and monitoring systems can fail to warn of unsafe or inefficient performance. Regular burner tuning and safety device testing by expert technicians are an essential part of a program to address these concerns.

C. This Statement of Work (SOW) describes the requirements for the inspection, tuning, and safety device testing of the boiler plant burners, controls and instruments by qualified technicians.

D. The Iron Mountain VAMC has three (3) high pressure Zurn boilers with a manufacturer’s rating of 15,000lbs/hour @125psi. The boilers are equipped with Weishaupt Burners each with a Fireye Nexus parallel positioning system, Fireye EP 170 Flame Safeguard System with an Allen Bradley automation controller connected by modbus to a Redion operator interface touchscreen, and Yokogawa Model ZR402G oxygen analyzing system.

2. INSPECTION AND SAFETY DEVICE TESTING REQUIREMENTS:

A. Contractor shall provide all tools and labor necessary to perform inspection, tuning, safety device testing, and adjustments of burners and boiler and boiler plant controls as specified below. This shall be done every six months in accordance with a schedule provided by VAMC. VAMC may extend the schedule for burners in limited service.

B. The following required combustion tuning shall be completed by the contractor semi-annually in the months of December and June of each contract year:

1) Boiler fouling and combustion gas flow check (natural gas and #2 fuel oil).

2) Adjust burner combustion settings and calibrate oxygen trim (natural gas and #2 fuel oil).

3) Check vibration of burner fans.

4) Calibrate instrumentation, monitoring, and control systems (natural gas and #2 fuel oil).

5) Change all batteries in boiler controls where applicable.

C. Safety device testing shall be completed annually in December of each contract year.

D. Contractor shall provide at least two weeks’ notice to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to performing the work. Work shall not be scheduled during heavy steam load periods. Only one boiler at a time may be out of service for the inspection, burner tuning, and safety device testing procedures. Work shall be conducted when the COR or his/her designate is available on site to monitor the work.

E. VAMC will have the boilers that are to be serviced prepared for the technicians upon their scheduled arrival. This includes having the boilers clean of soot and loose scale; fully warmed and at normal steam pressure; steam exhaust silencer system operable; all boiler, burner and fuel train pressure gages and thermometers calibrated; fuel meters in accurate operation (pressure/temperature correction factors provided, if applicable); boiler steam flow, stack temperature and flue gas oxygen instruments operating.

F. VAMC will comply with any other requirements of the test personnel that are considered reasonable by VAMC and have been presented in writing at least two weeks prior to the scheduled testing.

G. The burner tuning and safety device testing shall comply with:

1) The recommendations and requirements of VHA Boiler Plant Safety Devices Testing Manual, current edition and VHA Directive 1810, Boiler Operations, current edition. Current editions of these publications can be found at the following web address:

VHA Publications (va.gov) Inspection Manuals & Reports - Office of Construction & Facilities Management (va.gov)

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.

H. A summary of the work the Contractor shall perform is as follows:

1) Review boiler plant log sheets and alarm and trouble reports.

2) Review records that show combustion performance (flue gas oxygen and carbon monoxide).

3) Perform overall visual inspection of systems. Verify that systems comply with referenced codes and VAMC requirements stated in this contract.

4) Test and record the operation and set points of all burner/boiler safety interlock devices. Refer to list below. Verify that the set points and operating points are within approximately 20% of normal operating parameters. Make adjustments as necessary and record the new settings. The operation of a device shall result in burner shutdown and/or proper alarm operation.

5) Operate burner(s) on each fuel from low fire to high fire and back to low fire in at least 10 increments on natural gas and 7 increments on fuel oil and record combustion performance (flue gas oxygen, carbon monoxide, Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) where applicable), fuel train pressures, atomizing train pressures, burner pressures, stack temperatures, boiler steam output.

6) Compare the combustion performance data with VAMC requirements (see below) and previous readings. If necessary, make adjustments to the fuel flow and combustion air controllers, control valves and dampers to obtain the required performance. Record the new performance data.

7) Verify accuracy of instrumentation listed below. Verify that all devices are properly selected for the application in terms of type, size, set point range, performance, code approval. Calibrate all instruments that are not within manufacturer’s specifications for accuracy.

8) Immediately inform COR of any recommended repairs or modifications.

I. All of interlocks and safety devices to be inspected and tested on each boiler/burner/equipment, are contained in the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Devices Testing Manual, current edition, along with testing procedures.

J. Required burner performance (natural gas and fuel oil):

1) Turndown (ratio of maximum and minimum firing rates): 10/1

2) Achieve, but do not exceed, boiler maximum steam flow output rating. Measure fuel input at minimum and maximum firing rates.

3) Maximum carbon monoxide: 200 parts per million (ppm)

4) Flue gas oxygen: 2.5 – 4.2% (Up to 5.2% at loads below 40% of maximum steam output; no upper limit at minimum firing rate; oxygen can be one percentage point higher on oil firing on single-point positioning systems).

5) No visible smoke. Comply with local emissions regulations.

6) Flames shall be stable with no pulsations, shall be retained near burner, no blowoff or flashbacks, no constant flame impingement on refractory or waterwalls.

3. DOCUMENTATION/REPORT REQUIREMENTS:

Contractor shall provide two complete written reports. The first report shall be the burner tuning report for each boiler and the second shall be a safety device testing report fully describing all safety device tests performed, all findings, and recommendations.

A. The burner tuning report shall be a separate file for each boiler and shall contain all tuning data for natural gas and fuel oil combustion. The following data shall be the minimum information listed on each tuning report: Boiler manufacturer, serial, model, burner manufacturer, model, serial, input, fuel, steam flow, fuel%, air%, sleeve%, Variable Frequency Drive ( VFD)%, stack O2, analyzer O2, CO (ppm), CO2, NOx (ppm), stack temp, room temp, outside temp, combustion efficiency, windbox inches water column (in. WC), steam pressure, flame signal pilot, flame signal main, manifold gas pressure, and supply gas pressure. For fuel oil, also include fuel oil valve%, breeching draft in. WC, oil nozzle pressure, bypass oil pressure, and supply oil pressure.

B. The safety device testing report shall have two sections. The first section will be in a table form that with four columns:

a. The first column labeled “FUNCTION” (did the device pass or fail).

b. The second column labeled “Device” shall list the device number and description in accordance with the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Devices Testing Manual , Current Edition.

c. The third labeled “Deficiencies-Recommendations”

d. The fourth column labeled “corrective actions” shall list any corrective actions taken during the inspection.

The next section shall be in paragraph/bulleted form and list each device individually in accordance with the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Devices Testing Manual, Current Edition. Additionally, the section must reference the correct Master Specification and Standard Detail for that device. Example:

Condensate Storage Tank High Water Alarm Purpose: High water level may be an indication of condensate transfer pump failure that could lead to low water condition in the feedwater deaerator and in the boilers. There may be a failure of make-up water controls.

Recommended set point: 4 inches below overflow level and 2/3 of tank height.

Potential hazards due to failure of high water alarm: Feedwater deaerator running dry and, consequently, boiler feed pumps running dry will cause overheating and damage to pumps and potential for plant shut down. Failure of make-up water controls (in open position) could lead to significant cost from waste of water and condensate from the tank overflow if this occurs over a long time period.

Recommended type of device: Conductivity probe type switch. Float type switches have high failure rate in this application where they are exposed to flash steam that causes seals to harden and prevent float movement.

VA Master Specification section: 23 50 11 (old 15625).

www.va.gov/facmgt/standard/ VA Standard Detail: SD232111-05.pdf www.va.gov/facmgt/standard/ Failure rate of float types: 48% (BEI study of VA boiler plants).

Make and Model: Mercoid Float Did it function properly: No Category & Action Time Limit: Upon Failure or Within 5 Years Comments: Float type switches are not allowed for high water alarms. The VA recommended switch type is a conductivity probe type switch. Install the VA recommended switch and set to alarm at 2/3 of the tank height. There are valves that can isolate this alarm. These valves must be made lockable only in the operating position.

C. Contractor shall furnish report within one week of each facility inspection in “Microsoft Word” format by email to the COR and to the VA Headquarters office designated. Contractor shall provide hard copies of data sheets and flue gas analyzer “strip” printouts to the COR within one week of visit.

D. All safety-related deficiencies shall be immediately reported to the COR, Boiler Plant Supervisor and/or Chief Engineer during the inspection visit.

4. REPORTING EQUIPMEMT DEFECTS/REQUIRED REPAIRS:

DEFECTS/REPAIRS REQUIRED: The Contractor shall immediately, notify the CO and COR (in writing) of the existence or the development of any defects in, or repairs required, to the scheduled equipment which the Contractor considers he/she is not responsible for under the terms of the contract. The Contractor shall furnish the CO and COR with a written estimate of the cost to make necessary repairs. The Contractor shall allow time for repairs/retesting prior to leaving the sight.

5. ADDITIONAL CHARGES:

There will be no additional charge for time spent at the site (during or after normal hours of coverage) awaiting the arrival of additional FSE and/or delivery of parts.

NOTE: ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES CLAIMED MUST BE APPROVED BY THE CO/COR BEFORE SERVICE IS COMPLETED.

6. HOURS OF COVERAGE:

A. Normal hours of coverage are Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. All service will be performed during normal hours of coverage unless requested or approved by COR or a designee.

B. Work performed outside the normal hours of coverage at the request of COR will be billed at normal hourly rated charged to other commercial customers by contractor and will be paid separate from this contract on a Purchase Order. Purchase Order must be issued prior to start of work. Work performed outside the normal hours of coverage at the request of the Contractor will be considered service during normal hours of coverage.

C. Federal Holidays observed by the VAMC are:

New Year's Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Day Columbus Day President's Day Veteran's Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day Juneteenth

7. PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

During work execution, the Contractor shall take special care to protect Government property including furniture, walls, baseboards, and other surfaces. Accidental splashes shall be removed immediately. Damage resulting from the Contractor operations shall be repaired by the Contractor, including painting, refinishing, or replacement, if necessary, at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall be responsible to meet OSHA/Safety requirements in the performance of the work. This shall include, but not limited to, taking all the necessary precautions to protect the patients, visitors, and/or staff at each location. The Contractor shall be held responsible for any injuries and /or damage, which may be caused as a result of the Contractors failure to adhere to these requirements.

Extreme caution shall be exercised to prevent damage to the building and its contents. Any damage must be reported to the COR immediately for appropriate action. Any damage caused by the contractor will be repaired and/or replaced to the satisfaction of the VA at the Contractor’s expense.

8. CONTRACTOR COMPETENCY/ TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Each respondent must have an established business, with an office and full-time staff. The staff includes a “fully qualified” FSE and “fully qualified” FSE who will serve as the back-up and be regular employees of the contractor.

B. “Fully Qualified” is defined for the purposes of this contract as having at least three (3) years of experience, within the last five (5) years performing this same service.

C. If subcontractor(s) are used, they must be approved by the CO; the Contractor shall submit any proposed change in subcontractor(s) to the CO for approval/disapproval.

D. 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 VAMC plant.

E. Technicians shall have a current Class III Michigan Boiler Repairer’s License

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

a. National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code.

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

G. Technicians shall be equipped with portable electronic flue gas analyzers and other test instruments necessary for the required tests and calibrations, all contractor test equipment shall be calibrated within twelve months of each service visit at the Iron Mountain VAMC. The Iron Mountain VAMC has programmable digital controls, the technicians must be capable of programming the controls and have the appropriate hardware and software for this.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2023) is incorporated by reference.

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS:

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

This contract order 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 shall make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm The following clauses are incorporated by reference:

C.3 FAR 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 15 calendar days prior to the contract’s performance period end. The “specified” rates under this clause shall be those rates in effect under the contract each time an option is exercised under this clause.

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C.4 FAR 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor 15 calendar days prior to the contract’s performance period end; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 calendar days prior to contract’s performance period end. 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.5 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation shall be in writing and shall define the scope and limitation of the designee’s authority. A copy of the designation letter shall be furnished to the Contractor.

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C.6 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERICAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

The Contractor shall not make reference in its commercial advertising to Department of Veterans Affairs contracts in a manner that states or implies the Department of Veterans Affairs approves or endorses the Contractor’s products or services or considers the Contractor’s products or services superior to other products or services.

(End of clause) C.7 VAAR 852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) In an effort to achieve socioeconomic small business goals, VA shall evaluate offerors based on their service-disabled Veteran-owned or Veteran-owned small business certification status and their proposed use of eligible certified service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) and certified Veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) as subcontractors.

(b) Eligible and certified service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses offerors shall receive full credit, and offerors qualifying as Veteran-owned small businesses shall receive partial credit for the certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Status evaluation factor. To receive credit, an offeror must be listed at the time of submission of offers and at time of award, as a certified SDVOSB/VOSB in the SBA certification database on the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program portal at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ (see 13 CFR 128) and be otherwise eligible in accordance with SBA size standards for the acquisition and limitations on subcontracting requirements set forth in SBA regulations (see 13 CFR 121, 125 and 128).

(c) Non-Veteran offerors proposing to use certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs as subcontractors shall receive some consideration under this evaluation factor. Offerors must state in their proposals the names of the certified SDVOSBs and VOSBs with whom they intend to subcontract and provide a brief description of the proposed subcontracts and the approximate dollar values of the proposed subcontracts. In addition, the proposed subcontractors must be listed at the time of submission of offers and at time of award, as a certified SDVOSB/VOSB in the SBA certification database.

(d) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB/VOSB status is subject to debarment for a period of not less than five years. This includes the debarment of all principals in the business.

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

(a) The offeror agrees, if awarded a contract, to use the service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) proposed as subcontractors in accordance with 852.215–70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, or to substitute one or more SDVOSBs or VOSBs for subcontract work of the same or similar value.

(b) Pursuant to 38 USC 8127(g), any business concern that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB/VOSB status is subject to debarment for a period of not less than five years. This includes the debarment of all principals in the business.

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C.9 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS OF SUBCONTRACTING – CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)(DEVIATION)

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

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

(i) [X] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor shall not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts shall count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) [ ] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor shall not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDBOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts shall count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) [ ] Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor shall not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDBOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts shall count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

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

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

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

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

(iii) Prosecution for violating 18 U.S.C. 1001.

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

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

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

Certification:

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

Printed Name of Signee: ________________________________________ Printed Title of Signee: _________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: _____________________ Company Name and Address: ______________________________________ (End of clause)

C.10 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

(1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001.

(2) Designated agency office means the office designated by the purchase order, agreement, or contract to first receive and review invoices. This office can be contractually designated as the receiving entity. This office may be different from the office issuing the payment;

(3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, e-mail, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests;

(4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001; and

(5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the Contractor under this contract.

(b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required.

(c) Data transmission. A Contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following:

(1) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System at the current website address provided in the contract.

(2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

(d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905.

(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances below, the Contracting Officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the Contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office. Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for—

(1) Awards made to foreign Contractors for work performed outside the United States;

(2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information;

(3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies;

(4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or

(5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above.

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C.11 VAAR 852.242.71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

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

(End of clause) (End of Addendum to 52.212-4) C.12 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2024)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.