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1. REQUISITION NO.

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10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

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WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

598-24-1-300-0005 36C25624Q0298 01-02-2024 andrew.misfeldt@va.gov 02-05-2024 12:00

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00256 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 715 S Pear Orchard Rd Ridgeland MS 39157 X X 332913 1000 Employees N/A X 00598 Department of Veterans Affairs Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System 2200 Forts Roots Drive Little Rock AR 72205 10N16 Department of Veterans Affairs G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC A&MM Service (90C) 715 South Pear Orchard Road Ridgeland MS 39157

FSC e-Invoice Payment http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp Invoice Setup Information 1-877-489-6135 invoice must be submitted electronically

1-877-489-6135 See CONTINUATION Page

SEE PRICE/COST SCHEDULE AND STATEMENT OF WORK

Submit questions ASAP with final deadline 1/26/24 Offers need to be submitted to andrew.misfeldt@va.gov by

2/5/24 12:00 CST.

See CONTINUATION Page 598-3640160-300-820100-3126 0100561Z7 X X Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C256 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16

715 S Pear Orchard Rd Ridgeland MS 39157

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

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

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

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B. 2 STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 GENERAL SCOPE

Furnish and deliver the piping and accessories for the Secondary Main Water Supply products described below. The proposal price shall include all labor, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision necessary to furnish and deliver said products. The delivery will be to the Eugene J. Towbin Memorial Veterans Hospital located at 2100 Fort Roots Drive, Building 201 in North Little Rock, AR 72114. Materials & Accessories shall be delivered to CAVHS within 8 weeks from time order is placed.

1. PRODUCTS

Materials and Accessories shall include:

1. Two (2) 10"X10"X12" Ductile Iron Flanged Bullhead Tee

0. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with mechanical-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated, 350 psi (2400 kPa).

0. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard pattern or AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern.

0. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWA C111, ductile- or gray-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

0. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with push-on-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated, 350 psi (2400 kPa).

0. Flanged Ductile Iron Pipe: AWWA C115/A21.11, with factory applied screwed long hub flanges.

0. Flanges: ASME B16.1 for 125 psi (850 kPa) pressure ratings, as necessary.

0. Wall Sleeve Castings, size and types shown on the drawings, shall be hot dipped galvanized per ASTM A123.

0. Cement Mortar Internal Lining: Cement mortar lining and bituminous seal coat as per AWWA C104.

0. Exterior Pipe Coating: The exterior of pipe shall have the standard asphaltic coating.

1. Four (4) 10" Ductile Iron Flanged 90-degree Elbow.

1. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with mechanical-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated, 350 psi (2400 kPa).

1. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard pattern or AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern.

1. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWA C111, ductile- or gray-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

1. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with push-on-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated, 350 psi (2400 kPa).

1. Flanged Ductile Iron Pipe: AWWA C115/A21.11, with factory applied screwed long hub flanges.

1. Flanges: ASME B16.1 for 125 psi (850 kPa) pressure ratings, as necessary.

1. Wall Sleeve Castings, size and types shown on the drawings, shall be hot dipped galvanized per ASTM A123.

1. Cement Mortar Internal Lining: Cement mortar lining and bituminous seal coat as per AWWA C104.

1. Exterior Pipe Coating: The exterior of pipe shall have the standard asphaltic coating.

1. Four (4) 10"X12" Ductile Iron Flanged X Flanged Spool

2. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with mechanical-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated, 350 psi (2400 kPa).

2. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard pattern or AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern.

2. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWA C111, ductile- or gray-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

2. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with push-on-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated, 350 psi (2400 kPa).

2. Flanged Ductile Iron Pipe: AWWA C115/A21.11, with factory applied screwed long hub flanges.

2. Flanges: ASME B16.1 for 125 psi (850 kPa) pressure ratings, as necessary.

2. Wall Sleeve Castings, size and types shown on the drawings, shall be hot dipped galvanized per ASTM A123.

2. Cement Mortar Internal Lining: Cement mortar lining and bituminous seal coat as per AWWA C104.

2. Exterior Pipe Coating: The exterior of pipe shall have the standard asphaltic coating.

1. One (1) 12" NRS Flanged Gate Valve

3. Gate Valves: AWWA C509, Non-rising Stem, Resilient Seat, 200 psi (1380 kPa) Class 125

3. Valves 3 inches (75 mm) and larger: Resilient seat valve with gray- or ductile iron body and bonnet; cast iron or bronze double-disc gate; bronze gate rings; non-rising bronze stem and stem nut.

3. Interior and exterior coating: AWWA C550, thermo-setting or fusion epoxy

3. Underground valve nut: Furnish valves with 2-inch (50 mm) nut for socket wrench operation.

3. Aboveground and pit operation: Furnish valves with hand wheels.

3. End connections shall be Mechanical-Joint.

3. Valve Boxes: AWWA M44 with top section, adjustable extension of length required for depth of burial of valve, plug with lettering "WATER," and bottom section with base that fits over valve and with a barrel.

1. Two (2) 12"X10' Ductile Iron Flange X PE pipe

4. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with mechanical-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated, 350 psi (2400 kPa).

4. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard pattern or AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern.

4. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWA C111, ductile- or gray-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

4. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with push-on-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated, 350 psi (2400 kPa).

4. Flanged Ductile Iron Pipe: AWWA C115/A21.11, with factory applied screwed long hub flanges.

4. Flanges: ASME B16.1 for 125 psi (850 kPa) pressure ratings, as necessary.

4. Wall Sleeve Castings, size and types shown on the drawings, shall be hot dipped galvanized per ASTM A123.

4. Cement Mortar Internal Lining: Cement mortar lining and bituminous seal coat as per AWWA C104.

4. Exterior Pipe Coating: The exterior of pipe shall have the standard asphaltic coating.

1. Two (2) 10" Watts LF909M1-OSY-FS RPZ Backflow Preventer

5. Reduced-Pressure-Principle Backflow Preventer: AWWA C511 for continuous-pressure applications.

5. Pressure loss: 15 psi (100 kPa) maximum, through middle 1/3 of flow range

5. Body: Steel with interior lining complying with AWWA C550 for NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) or larger

5. End connections: Flanged for NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and larger.

5. Configuration: Designed for horizontal, straight through flow

5. Valves: Resilient seated gate type with flanged ends on inlet and outlet of NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and larger

5. Air-gap fitting: ASME A112.1.2, matching backflow Preventer connection

1. Two (2) 10" Watts 77F-DI-FDA-125 CI Wye Pattern Flange Strainer

6. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with mechanical-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated, 350 psi (2400 kPa).

6. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard pattern or AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern.

6. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWA C111, ductile- or gray-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

6. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with push-on-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated, 350 psi (2400 kPa).

6. Flanged Ductile Iron Pipe: AWWA C115/A21.11, with factory applied screwed long hub flanges.

6. Flanges: ASME B16.1 for 125 psi (850 kPa) pressure ratings, as necessary.

6. Wall Sleeve Castings, size and types shown on the drawings, shall be hot dipped galvanized per ASTM A123.

6. Cement Mortar Internal Lining: Cement mortar lining and bituminous seal coat as per AWWA C104.

6. Exterior Pipe Coating: The exterior of pipe shall have the standard asphaltic coating.

1. Two (2) Watts 909 AG-M air gap

7. Metal construction

7. Air gap fitting

7. Nuisance discharge

7. Durable coating

1. Two (2) 2"X4" Standard Red Brass Nipple

8. Red brass construction supports applications in corrosive environments.

8. Lead-free construction supports applications for human consumption.

8. Designed to be used in conjunction with red brass fittings.

8. Nipple conforms to ASTM B.43 red brass pipe standards.

8. Threaded ends comply with ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 standards.

1. Two (2) 2" 3-piece Ball Valve NIBCO NL995XD

9. Material: Lead Free Silicon Bronze

9. Description: T-595-Y-LF 2 THRD FULL PT 3-PC BV

9. eClass Classification: Lead-Free Ball Valves

9. Turns/Operation: Quarter-Turn

1. Two (2) 2" Standard Brass Plug, 125#, NPT

10. Square Head Cored

10. Approved to ANSI/NSF 61-4 California AB 1953

10. Meets Federal State Drinking Water Act

10. Lead Free Requirement Brass fittings conform to AWWA C800

10. Brass castings conform to ASTM B584, UNS Alloy C89833

10. Brass fittings dimensions conform to ASME B16.15

10. NPT threads on all fittings conform to ASME B1.20.1

10. Brass unions conform to specification A-A-59617

1. Eight (8) 10" U-type Floor Mount Saddle Support, 8727T27 McMaster-Carr

11. Material: Galvanized Steel

11. OD: Inch 10 3/4", Metric 273 mm

11. Pipe Size: 10”

11. Capacity: 10,000 lbs.

11. Extension Pipe Size: 2”

11. Cushion Material: Neoprene Rubber

11. Base Material: Galvanized Steel

11. Base Length: 8"

11. Base Width: 8"

11. Base Thickness: 1/4"

11. Mounting Location: Floor

11. Mount Type: Bolt Down

11. Mounting Hole: Diameter 9/16"

11. Number of Holes: 4

11. Temperature Range: -70° to 200° F

11. RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) Compliant

11. Schedule B: 732690.8630

11. ECCN: EAR99

1. Twenty-one (21) feet Galvanized Pipe

12. 2-3/8" OD

12. 0.154” Wall Thickness

12. A53 BW Std 21UL T&C

1. Two (2) Steel Wall Sleeve (10" Diameter Pipe, 11.10"OD)

13. 16" Diameter X 16" Length

1. Twenty-six (26) SS InnerLynx Seal 11.10" OD X 15.25" ID (13 Lynx per seal)

14. The pipe to wall/casing penetration closures shall be a modular mechanical type.

14. Consisting of interlocking synthetic rubber links shaped to continuously fill the annular space between the pipe and wall/casing.

14. Once opening expanded the mechanical seals shall provide a between seal watertight the pipe and wall/casing opening.

14. The elastomer element size and material shall be selected per manufacturers recommendations.

14. The pressure plates shall be manufactured glass reinforced plastic with a minimum tensile strength of 27,000 psi.

1. One (1) Safe-T-Cover Enclosure w/Heat, Brushed Aluminum Finish, 180"X180"X96"

15. Freeze-Protection Enclosures: Designed to protect aboveground water piping, equipment, or specialties from freezing and damage, with heat source to maintain minimum internal temperature of 40 deg F (4 deg C) when external temperatures reach as low as minus 34 deg F (minus 36 deg C) meeting the requirements of ASSE 1060.

15. Class I, for equipment or devices other than pressure or atmospheric vacuum breakers.

15. Class I-V, for pressure or atmospheric vacuum breaker equipment or devices. Include drain opening in housing.

15. Reinforced -brushed aluminum housing with dimensions indicated, but not less than those required for access and service of protected unit. Include a drain opening for units with drain connection; access doors with locking devices; insulation inside housing; and anchoring devices for attaching the housing to the concrete base.

15. Include an electric heating cable or heater with self-limiting temperature control.

1. Forty (40) feet 10" Ductile Iron Pipe, CL/TV CL350, SJ Pipe

16. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with mechanical-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated, 350 psi (2400 kPa).

16. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard pattern or AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern.

16. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWA C111, ductile- or gray-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

16. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with push-on-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated, 350 psi (2400 kPa).

16. Flanged Ductile Iron Pipe: AWWA C115/A21.11, with factory applied screwed long hub flanges.

16. Flanges: ASME B16.1 for 125 psi (850 kPa) pressure ratings, as necessary.

16. Wall Sleeve Castings, size and types shown on the drawings, shall be hot dipped galvanized per ASTM A123.

16. Cement Mortar Internal Lining: Cement mortar lining and bituminous seal coat as per AWWA C104.

16. Exterior Pipe Coating: The exterior of pipe shall have the standard asphaltic coating.

1. One (1) 10"X6" MECHANICAL-JOINT X Flange Reducer

17. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with mechanical-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated, 350 psi (2400 kPa).

17. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard pattern or AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern.

17. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWA C111, ductile- or gray-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

17. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with push-on-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated, 350 psi (2400 kPa).

17. Flanged Ductile Iron Pipe: AWWA C115/A21.11, with factory applied screwed long hub flanges.

17. Flanges: ASME B16.1 for 125 psi (850 kPa) pressure ratings, as necessary.

17. Wall Sleeve Castings, size and types shown on the drawings, shall be hot dipped galvanized per ASTM A123.

17. Cement Mortar Internal Lining: Cement mortar lining and bituminous seal coat as per AWWA C104.

17. Exterior Pipe Coating: The exterior of pipe shall have the standard asphaltic coating.

1. One (1) 10"X8" Coupling, Ductile Iron MECHANICAL-JOINT Red Less Accessories

18. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with mechanical-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated, 350 psi (2400 kPa).

18. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard pattern or AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern.

18. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWA C111, ductile- or gray-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

18. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with push-on-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated, 350 psi (2400 kPa).

18. Flanged Ductile Iron Pipe: AWWA C115/A21.11, with factory applied screwed long hub flanges.

18. Flanges: ASME B16.1 for 125 psi (850 kPa) pressure ratings, as necessary.

18. Wall Sleeve Castings, size and types shown on the drawings, shall be hot dipped galvanized per ASTM A123.

18. Cement Mortar Internal Lining: Cement mortar lining and bituminous seal coat as per AWWA C104.

18. Exterior Pipe Coating: The exterior of pipe shall have the standard asphaltic coating.

1. Seven (7) 10" Coupling, Ductile Iron, Mechanical-Joint 90-degree Elbow with Accessories

19. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with mechanical-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated, 350 psi (2400 kPa).

19. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard pattern or AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern.

19. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWA C111, ductile- or gray-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

19. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with push-on-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated, 350 psi (2400 kPa).

19. Flanged Ductile Iron Pipe: AWWA C115/A21.11, with factory applied screwed long hub flanges.

19. Flanges: ASME B16.1 for 125 psi (850 kPa) pressure ratings, as necessary.

19. Wall Sleeve Castings, size and types shown on the drawings, shall be hot dipped galvanized per ASTM A123.

19. Cement Mortar Internal Lining: Cement mortar lining and bituminous seal coat as per AWWA C104.

19. Exterior Pipe Coating: The exterior of pipe shall have the standard asphaltic coating.

1. Fourteen (14) 10" 150# Bell & Gossett Kit

20. 1/8 Red Rubber Full Face

20. GR5

20. Hex Zinc Screw & Nut

1. One (1) 6” 150# Bell & Gossett Kit

21. 1/8 Red Rubber Full Face

21. GR5

21. Hex Zinc Screw & Nut

1. One (1) 8" EBAA 1108 MegaLug CI

22. Restraint devices for nominal pipe sizes 3 inch through 60 inch shall consist of multiple gripping wedges incorporated into a follower gland meeting the applicable requirements of ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10.

22. The devices shall have a working pressure rating of 350 psi for 3-16 inch, 250 psi for 18-54 inch and 200 psi for the 60 inch. Ratings are for water pressure and must include a minimum safety factor of 2 to 1 in all sizes.

22. All EBAA products intended for installation on ductile iron pipe are designed for and limited to use on ductile iron pipes that comply with the requirements of ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 and have a Brinell Hardness or equivalent measurement value that does not exceed 230BHN.

22. Gland body, wedges and wedge actuating components shall be cast from grade 65-45 12 ductile iron material in accordance with ASTM A536.

1. One (1) 8" 08 Reg Mechanical-Joint Bell & Gossett Set Less Gland

1. Nineteen (19) 10" EBBA 1110 MegaLug CI

24. Restraint devices for nominal pipe sizes 3 inch through 60 inch shall consist of multiple gripping wedges incorporated into a follower gland meeting the applicable requirements of ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10.

24. The devices shall have a working pressure rating of 350 psi for 3-16 inch, 250 psi for 18-54 inch and 200 psi for the 60 inch. Ratings are for water pressure and must include a minimum safety factor of 2 to 1 in all sizes.

24. All EBAA products intended for installation on ductile iron pipe are designed for and limited to use on ductile iron pipes that comply with the requirements of ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 and have a Brinell Hardness or equivalent measurement value that does not exceed 230BHN.

24. Gland body, wedges and wedge actuating components shall be cast from grade 65-45 12 ductile iron material in accordance with ASTM A536.

1. Nineteen (19) 10" 08 Reg Mechanical-Joint Bell & Gossett Set Less Gland

3. DELIVERY HOURS:

All deliveries must be scheduled 48 hours in advance. Deliveries pertaining to this contract will need to be performed Monday thru Friday unless a Federal holiday falls on one of these days. Typical hours are between 8am and 4pm. If delivery is required outside of these hours of operations, it must be coordinated with the project Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). On the days listed below delivery shall not be scheduled unless unique situations arrive and prior approval between the delivery and CAVHS parties involved is agreed upon.

Materials shall be delivered in no more than four (4) deliveries, unless unique situations arrive and prior approval between the delivery and CAVHS parties is agreed upon.

4. GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL OBSERVED HOLIDAYS:

1. The Government hereby provides notice and Supplier hereby acknowledges receipt that Government personnel observe the listed days as holidays:

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

1. In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days:

Any other day designated by Federal Statute Any other day designated by Executive Order Any other day designated by the President’s Proclamation

5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Equipment furnished must meet the Buy American Act.

1. Approved equal products may be considered as long as they meet the specifications provided above.

1. Provide full manufacturer’s data, literature, and installation, operation and maintenance instructions with the proposal.

6. CHANGES TO THE STATEMENT OF WORK

The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only individual authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements for this purchase. The Supplier shall communicate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on all matters pertaining to contract administration. The COR is designated to represent the Contracting Officer (CO) in furnishing technical guidance and advice regarding the purchase. The foregoing is not to be construed as authorization to interpret or furnish advice and information to the Supplier relative to the financial or legal aspects of the contract. Enforcement of these segments is vested in and is the responsibility of the CO. Only the CO is authorized to make commitments or issue changes affecting price, quantity or performance of this contract. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the CO, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment shall be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred as a result thereof.

7. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

All documents will be given to the Contracting Officer and or the Contracting Officer Representative in a Word Document, or Adobe pdf and Excel spreadsheet file.

8. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NONDISCLOSURE

The Supplier understands and agrees that confidential information (patients, employee, or facility) must always be secured and protected. The Supplier and its personnel shall be held liable in the event a breach of confidentiality occurs as a result of the Supplier or its employees. Each contract employee will be required to read and sign the Contractor Rules of Behavior and provide the original signature page to the COR.

9. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION:

No one with a cold or flu like symptoms will be allowed on VA property. In the event that symptoms occur while on site, the contractor will notify the COR immediately. The individual(s) may be required to be COVID tested and quarantine until released by Infection Control to return to site.”

10. INFORMATION SYSTEM OFFICER, INFORMATION PROTECTION:

The Supplier will not have access to VA Desktop computers, nor will they have access to online resources belonging to the government while conducting services.

11. PRIVACY OFFICER:

The Supplier will not have access to protected Patient Health Information (PHI), nor will they have the capability of accessing patient information during the services provided to the VA.

12. RECORDS MANAGER:

1. Supplier shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. Chapters. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

1. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

1. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Supplier shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

1. Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System and its contractors/suppliers are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, Supplier must report to Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

1. The Supplier shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the [contract vehicle]. The Supplier shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is properly protected. The Supplier shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government's behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System control, or the Supplier must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand-carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in the [contract vehicle]. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4).

1. The Supplier is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The Supplier (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare system guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

1. The Supplier shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System policy.

1. The Supplier shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

1. The Supplier shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act.

1. The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of this contract. All deliverables under the contract are the property of the U.S. Government for which Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Any Supplier rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through FAR 52.227-20.

13.0 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS

Questions: All questions must be received by [ 1-26-2024]. All questions submitted for this solicitation must be electronically sent to the following email address: [andrew.misfeldt@va.gov]. Questions received after the stated date and time, may be addressed at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

14.0 SUBMISSION OF QUOTATION

Quote Submission: The contractors shall submit complete emailed electronic copy portable document format (.pdf) or Microsoft Excel (.xls) format of:

Volume 1: (technical)

0. Bill of Materials tagged per CLIN/Specs/Manufacturer (no pricing)

0. Product literature

0. Warranty

0. Self-certifying statement confirming ability to meet project deadlines Volume 2: (pricing)

1. Price quote

1. Bill of Materials with subtotals and tagged per CLIN Submissions can be sent in multiple emails to avoid computer system email size limitation, to andrew.misfeldt@va.gov by 5FEB2024. Quotes submitted by any other method will not be considered. All proprietary information shall be clearly marked. The use of hyperlinks in quotes is prohibited. Late quotes will not be accepted for evaluation. The contractor is responsible for confirming the Government’s receipt of the contractor’s quote.

15.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA

Offer will be evaluated on:

1. Bill of Materials with subtotals and tagged per CLIN.

1. Ability to meet project deadline.

1. Price.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

10"x10"x12" Ductile Iron Flanged Bullhead Tee

10" Ductile Iron Flanged 90 degree Elbow

10"X12" Ductile Iron Flanged X Flanged Spool PC CL 53 Cem Lined TN 37 Primer

12" NRS Flanged Gate Valve AWAA Class 125

12"X10' Ductile Iron Flange X PE pipe

10" Watts LF909M1-OSY-FS RPZ Backflow Preventer

10" Watts 77F-DI-FDA-125 CI Wye Pattern Flange Strainer

Watts 909 AG-M air gap

2"X4" Std Red Brass Nipple

2.00

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2" 3-piece Ball Valve NIBCO NL995XD

2"Standard Brass Square Head Cored Plug, Lead Free

2"Standard Brass Square Head Cored Plug, Lead Free

2-3/8" OD, .154 Galvanized A53 BW Std 21UL T&C

16" Diameter X 16" Length Steel Wall Sleeve (10" Diameter Pipe, 11.10"OD)

SS InnerLynx Seal 11.10" OD X 15.25" ID (13 Lynx per seal)

Safe-T-Cover Enclosurew/Heat, Brushed Aluminum Finish, 180"X180"X96"

10"CL/TV CL350 Ductile Iron SJ Pipe

10"X6" MJ X Flange Reducer

10"X8" Coupling, Ductile Iron MJ Red L/Acc

10"Coupling, Ductile Iron, MJ 90 degree Elbow/Acc

10" 150# Bell & Gossett Kit, 1/8 Red Rubber FF, GR5, Hex Zinc Screw & Nut

6" 150# Bell & Gossett Kit, 1/8 Red Rubber FF, GR5, Hex Zinc Screw & Nut

8" EBAA 1108 MegaLug CI

8" 08 Reg MJ Bell & Gossett Set L/Gld

10" EBBA 1110 MegaLug Cl

10" 08 Reg MJ Bell & Gossett Set L/Gld

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

2100 Fort Roots Drive Building 201 North Little Rock, AR 72114

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(g) Invoice.

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

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(i) Payment.—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(D) Contractor point of contact.

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

(6) Interest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

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

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

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

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

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

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 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 hereunder 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. 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 hereunder 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) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) 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; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) 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 Assignments,…