SOW Amendment 0004.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Anti-Microbial Shelving Units Department of Veterans Affairs Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Shreveport, LA (Station 667)

1. Introduction / Background The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC), Station 667, requires the replacement of all shelving units currently installed in the facility’s walk‑in freezers and refrigerators. Existing shelving is at end-of-life and no longer meets operational needs. The contractor shall provide only the quantities and specifications detailed in this SOW; no additional shelving is required unless formally directed by the Contracting Officer.

2. Scope of Work The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision necessary to remove existing shelving and install new anti‑microbial shelving units that strictly conform to the specifications in Section 7.

The contractor shall:

- Remove all existing shelving units.

- Dispose of removed shelving per all federal, state, local, and VA requirements.

- Provide and install Forty-one (41) new shelving units meeting all specifications listed in this SOW.

- Ensure all units are fully assembled, leveled, and operational upon installation.

3. Major Requirements

- All packing materials must be removed from the VA facility.

- Installed shelving must be fully operational.

4. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Primary COR: Whitney Withem, Administrative Officer, NFS – 318‑990‑5233 – whitney.withem@va.gov Alternate COR: Brittany Hawkins, NFS Food Operations Supervisor – 318‑990‑5234 – brittany.hawkins@va.gov

Only the Contracting Officer may change or modify contract requirements.

5. Place of Performance Overton Brooks VA Medical Center 510 East Stoner Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101-4243 Station 667

6. Period of Performance All deliverables shall be delivered and installed NLT: 30 Days After Receipt of Order.

7. Salient Characteristics

· Please Note that shelving unit height measurements below include caster height (5’’) referenced below. Shelving units should not be higher than the height measurements stated below.

· Eight (8) Antimicrobial aluminum shelving units (24" D x 48" W x 74" H)

· Ten (10) Antimicrobial aluminum shelving units (24" D x 48" W x 69" H)

· Special Height 69''

· Twelve (12) Stainless steel slotted shelving units (48" W x 24" D x 74" H)

· Eleven (11) Stainless steel slotted shelving units (48" W x 24" D x 69" H

· Special Height 69''

· Louvered/embossed shelf design

· Donut bumpers

· Fall arresting bars

· Wire (48"W)

· Horizontal Plastic Label Holder Clips (Approximately 2.24" x 1.57" (57 mm x 40 mm)

· Adjustable shelf heights and adjustable feet

· Four (4) 5’’ casters per shelving unit

· 2 swivel casters

· 2 casters with brakes

· Clear Label Cover (Flat Dimensions: Approximately 2.24" x 1.57" (57 mm x 40 mm)

· Factory-assembled prior to shipping (unless access prevents)

· Minimum 10-year warranty against rust/corrosion (longer if available)

All specifications in this section are mandatory. Substitutions require CO approval.

8. Site Conditions & Pre‑Installation Verification The contractor shall verify all site measurements and installation conditions before beginning work. Any discrepancies must be reported to the Contracting Officer.

9. Final Acceptance The COR will inspect all installed shelving. Acceptance requires proper assembly, cleanup, and operational readiness.