36C25719Q0738-001.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICIATION 36C25719Q0738

Annual Boiler Certification Inspection

(I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation for this action. Proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(II) This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ 36C25719Q0738.

(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through

Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01.

(IV) Any amendments issued to this solicitation will ONLY be available on the FBO website (www.fbo.gov).

(V) Network Contracting Office 17-RPO West intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for Annual Boiler Certification Inspection located at the Olin E. Teague VA Medical Center, 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, TX 76504 and Doris Miller VA Medical Center, 4800 Memorial Drive, Waco, TX 76711.

(VI) The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is

541990 with a business size standard of $15 Million. This procurement is restricted to SDVOSB offerors only to submit proposals. All offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award of a federal contract. The record must be complete and not missing elements such as representations and certifications. SDVOSBs must be registered/certified in VetBiz to be eligible for an award under a SDVOSB set-aside procurement action by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

(VII) The Government will award a contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose quote is the lowest price and meets the requirements of the SOW. Proposals are due by 4:00 PM Central Standard Time on Wednesday May 15, 2019. Proposals received after this date and time will be considered late in accordance with 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated. Proposals shall be submitted via email to ross.futch@va.gov.

(VIII) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for the purchase of the following commercial services:

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

SCOPE OF WORK

The intent of this Request for Quote is to enter into a contract to provide Annual Boiler Certification Inspection for 2 water tube boilers 35,000 PPH located at Temple facility http://www.fbo.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ building 58 and 3 fire tube boilers 24,150 PPH located at the Waco facility in building 225 Services to include all the necessary personnel, supervision, equipment, tools, transportation, materials, supplies and training to perform the services as specified herein. Services shall be performed at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS), Olin E. Teague VA Medical Center, 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, TX 76504 and Doris Miller VA Medical Center, 4800 memorial Drive, Waco, TX 76711.

The contract effective period shall be for a 12- month base period, May 15, 2019 through May 14, 2020 with four (4) one-year optional renewal periods.

Price/Cost Schedule

Item Number Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2.00 JB __________________ __________________

Internal and external inspections of 2 boilers at Temple VA, travel expenses, preparation and submission of paperwork. For Boiler certifications.

• TX State # (TOR) The documentation I have, does not have a TX State #. I do have the national board #’s

TEMPLE LOCATION

Nebraska Boiler ( Water Tube) National board number# 1592 Nebraska Boiler ( Water Tube) National board number# 1593

• Make / Model / Ser of boilers

TEMPLE LOCATION

Nebraska Boiler / ( Water Tube This is in the scope of work ) /2D1630 Nebraska Boiler ( Water Tube This is in the scope of work) / 2D1631

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-15-2019 POP End: 05-14-2020

3.00 JB __________________ __________________

Internal and external inspections of 3 boilers at Waco VA, travel expenses, preparation and submission of paperwork. For Boiler certifications.

• TX State # (TOR) The documentation I have, does not have a TX State #. I do have the national board #’s

WACO

Superior boiler (Fire tube) National board number # 17526 Superior boiler (Fire tube) National board number # 17527 Superior boiler (Fire tube) National board number # 17524

• Make / Model / Ser of boilers

WACO

Superior boiler 7-x-3500 (Fire tube) /17526 Superior boiler 7-x-3500 (Fire tube) /17527 Superior boiler7-x-3500 (Fire tube) /17524

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 05-15-2019 POP End: 05-14-2020 expenses, preparation and submission of paperwork. For Boiler certifications.

• TX State # (TOR) The documentation I have, does not have a TX State #. I do have the national board #’s

TEMPLE LOCATION

Nebraska Boiler ( Water Tube) National board number# 1592 Nebraska Boiler ( Water Tube) National board number# 1593

• Make / Model / Ser of boilers

TEMPLE LOCATION

Nebraska Boiler / ( Water Tube This is in the scope of work ) /2D1630

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 05-15-2020 POP End: 05-14-2021 expenses, preparation and submission of paperwork. For Boiler certifications.

• TX State # (TOR) The documentation I have, does not have a TX State #. I do have the national board #’s

WACO

Superior boiler (Fire tube) National board number # 17526 Superior boiler (Fire tube) National board number # 17527 Superior boiler (Fire tube) National board number # 17524

• Make / Model / Ser of boilers

WACO

Superior boiler 7-x-3500 (Fire tube) /17526

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 05-15-2020 POP End: 05-14-2021 expenses, preparation and submission of paperwork. For Boiler certifications.

• TX State # (TOR) The documentation I have, does not have a TX State #. I do have the national board #’s

TEMPLE LOCATION

Nebraska Boiler ( Water Tube) National board number# 1592 Nebraska Boiler ( Water Tube) National board number# 1593

• Make / Model / Ser of boilers

TEMPLE LOCATION

Nebraska Boiler / ( Water Tube This is in the scope of work ) /2D1630

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 05-15-2021 POP End: 05-14-2022 expenses, preparation and submission of paperwork. For Boiler certifications.

• TX State # (TOR) The documentation I have, does not have a TX State #. I do have the national board #’s

WACO

Superior boiler (Fire tube) National board number # 17526 Superior boiler (Fire tube) National board number # 17527 Superior boiler (Fire tube) National board number # 17524

• Make / Model / Ser of boilers

WACO

Superior boiler 7-x-3500 (Fire tube) /17526

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 05-15-2021 POP End: 05-14-2022 expenses, preparation and submission of paperwork. For Boiler certifications.

• TX State # (TOR) The documentation I have, does not have a TX State #. I do have the national board #’s

TEMPLE LOCATION

Nebraska Boiler ( Water Tube) National board number# 1592 Nebraska Boiler ( Water Tube) National board number# 1593

• Make / Model / Ser of boilers

TEMPLE LOCATION

Nebraska Boiler / ( Water Tube This is in the scope of work ) /2D1630

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 05-15-2022 POP End: 05-14-2023 expenses, preparation and submission of paperwork. For Boiler certifications.

• TX State # (TOR) The documentation I have, does not have a TX State #. I do have the national board #’s

WACO

Superior boiler (Fire tube) National board number # 17526 Superior boiler (Fire tube) National board number # 17527 Superior boiler (Fire tube) National board number # 17524

• Make / Model / Ser of boilers

WACO

Superior boiler 7-x-3500 (Fire tube) /17526

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 05-15-2022 POP End: 05-14-2023 expenses, preparation and submission of paperwork. For Boiler certifications.

• TX State # (TOR) The documentation I have, does not have a TX State #. I do have the national board #’s

TEMPLE LOCATION

Nebraska Boiler ( Water Tube) National board number# 1592 Nebraska Boiler ( Water Tube) National board number# 1593

• Make / Model / Ser of boilers

TEMPLE LOCATION

Nebraska Boiler / ( Water Tube This is in the scope of work ) /2D1630

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 05-15-2023 POP End: 05-14-2024 expenses, preparation and submission of paperwork. For Boiler certifications.

• TX State # (TOR) The documentation I have, does not have a TX State #. I do have the national board #’s

WACO

Superior boiler (Fire tube) National board number # 17526 Superior boiler (Fire tube) National board number # 17527 Superior boiler (Fire tube) National board number # 17524

• Make / Model / Ser of boilers

WACO

Superior boiler 7-x-3500 (Fire tube) /17526

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 05-15-2023 POP End: 05-14-2024

GRAND TOTAL __________________

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE

2.00 10 Days After Receipt of Order

3.00 10 Days After

2.00 15 Days After Receipt of Orders

3.00 15 Days after receipt of Order

Receipt of

3.00 15 Days After

Scope of Work

Annual Boiler Certificate Inspection

Requirements

The vendor shall be responsible for the boiler internal, external inspection and of 2 water tube boilers 35,000 PPH located at the Temple facility Building 58, and 3 fire tube boilers 24,150 PPH located at the Waco facility in Building 225. The vendor shall provide the VA COR with a completed summary and deficiencies report. The work will not be considered completed by the Government until the VA COR accepts the work. The vendor shall provide all transportation and materials to perform this job. The contractor shall be familiar with all the terms, conditions, and requirements within this contract. The Inspection and testing of the facilities boilers (Waco & Temple), does not involve connectivity of a device/system to the VA computer network and does not involve sensitive VA data.

All service shall be performed at the following locations.

• Doris Miller VAMC located at 4800 Memorial Drive, Waco, Texas 76711, Building 225.

• Olin E. Teague Veterans' Medical Center 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive Temple, TX 76504, Building 58.

Project Requirements

1. Qualified professional inspector (QPI) must have any one or a combination of the following.

• Valid and current certificate from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel

Inspectors;

• Qualified for licensure by passing a written examination under the laws, rules, and regulations of a jurisdiction of the State and holds a current State license;

• Currently employed as a boiler inspector/testing by a jurisdiction that has adopted and administers one or more sections of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code as a legal requirement, and has a representative serving as a member of the ASME Conference Committee; or

• Currently employed by an insurance company that has been licensed or registered by the appropriate authority of a State to write boiler and pressure vessel insurance.

2. Contractor will ensure all boiler inspections are completed prior to 14 June of each year, preferably completed earlier in the calendar year.

New Work

This contract is for a base + four (4) option years.

Base year - 2019

Option year 1 - 2020

Option year 2 - 2021

Option year 3 - 2022

Option year 4 – 2023

SPECIFICATIONS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. VA Hours of operation: Regular hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00a.m. to 4: 30p.m. After Hours: Times vary and must be scheduled with Contracting Officer Representative (COR); generally, after 6:00 a.m. and before 4:00 a.m.

B. Contractor shall provide all services including supervision, labor, travel, mileage, overtime and required parts/materials.

C. Document conditions, values and recommendations on Contractor provided forms and submit to the COR at the completion of inspection.

D. Invoices submitted without correct purchase order/obligation document number and contract/purchase order number will not be processed.

2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. The vendor shall provide a complete schedule of projected work 1 month prior to arriving on station to conduct testing; EXCEPT FOR BASE YEAR; INSPECTION MUST

BE SCHEDULED IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT OF AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER.

This shall include but not limited to the following.

Activity location Date of activity Arrival Time Departure Time Boiler Addressed Inspection Phase Preparation required

2. Upon arriving on station, the vendor will meet with the COR or appointed representative to conduct an entry brief prior to work being started.

3. The vendor will insure that all permits have been obtained prior to starting testing i.e. hot work, confined space etc.

4. The vendor will verify the lockout-tagout of all power sources (i.e. STEAM, ELETRICAL) to the boiler being tested.

5. The service receipt along with the boiler yearly certification will be provided to the customer upon completion of work.

3. Testing

The contractor shall be required to comply with all guidelines in accordance with The National Board Inspection Code. The contractor shall be required to report safety device failure immediately upon discovery.

END OF SCOPE OF WORK

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) clauses and provisions are applicable to this acquisition and are available for view at:

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

FAR Provisions:

52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items 52.212-3 Offers Representation and Certification -Commercial Items

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

The government will award a firm-fixed price contract to the vendor whose proposal represents the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) for the government. To be rated technically acceptable, bidder must submit a copy of The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors Commission card along with quote, 2 references for past performance also must be submitted with bid. Technical and past performance, when combined are less important than price.

(End of Provision)

VAAR Provisions:

FAR Clauses:

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the contract 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, equipment, and Vegetation

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by reference 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders-Commercial Items http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

- 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

- 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for hardware, Software and Services Developed by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities

- 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations

- 52.233-3 Protest After Award

- 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract claim

- 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

- 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

- 52.222-3 Convict Labor

- 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

- 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity

- 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities

- 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

- 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award

Management

- 52-219-28 Post Award Small business program representation

- 52.222-17 Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers

- 52.222-50 Combat Trafficking in Persons

- 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases

- 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards

- 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires

- 52.222-43 Fair labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price

Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts)

- 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658

- 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706

- 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic funds Transfer-System for Award

Management

52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by Reference

VAAR Clauses:

852.203-70 Commercial Advertising 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Set-Aside 852.219-74 Limitations on Subcontracting-Monitoring and Compliance 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE