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36C26119Q0066 FedBizOpps Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Rev. March 2010 J Cooling Tower Maintenance VASNHCS - Las Vegas 95652-2609 36C26119Q0066 05-31-2019 N 238220 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) VA Northern California HealthCare System 5342 Dudley Blvd, Bldg 209 McClellan CA 95652-2609 Larry Facio larry.facio@va.gov Larry.Facio@va.gov Larry.Facio@va.gov (i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) Solicitation number 36C26119Q0066 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101, 2005-101.

(iv) This acquisition is a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS code is 238220 and the size standard is $15 million.

(v) The contract line items are listed in the attached price schedule of the solicitation package. When processing a total price for quote ensure accuracy on Cost Price Schedule.

(vi) The contractor shall provide Cooling Tower maintenance service based on policies and mandates established by the State of Nevada and the Veterans Affairs. Contractor will ensure all facets of the Statement of Work are practiced and upheld during this contract.

(vii) The period of performance is listed in the Price Schedule and the Statement of Work.

(viii) The provision Addendum 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

(ix) The provision 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(x) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial items applies to this acquisition.

(xi) The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) All additional contract clauses and provisions are attached to this notice.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) do not apply to this acquisition.

(xv) Quotes are due by 4:00 PM (Pacific Time) on June 11, 2019 and can be emailed to larry.facio@va.gov

(xvi) The point of contract is Larry Facio. Phone (916) 923-4553. Email larry.facio@va.gov.

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 36C261 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) VA Northern California HealthCare System 5342 Dudley Blvd, Bldg 209 McClellan CA 95652-2609

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.

Department of Veterans Affairs FMS VA-9(101) Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

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

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Comprehensive Cooling Tower Service and Maintenance On 4 Evapco and 1 Marley Cooling Towers in Accordance to Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 06-15-2019 POP End: 06-14-2020

Comprehensive Cooling Tower Service and Maintenance On 4 Evapco and 1 Marley Cooling Towers in Accordance to Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 06-15-2020 POP End: 06-14-2021

Comprehensive Cooling Tower Service and Maintenance On 4 Evapco and 1 Marley Cooling Towers in Accordance to Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 06-15-2021 POP End: 06-14-2022

Comprehensive Cooling Tower Service and Maintenance On 4 Evapco and 1 Marley Cooling Towers in Accordance to Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 06-15-2022 POP End: 06-14-2023

Comprehensive Cooling Tower Service and Maintenance On 4 Evapco and 1 Marley Cooling Towers in Accordance to Statement of Work.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 06-15-2023 POP End: 06-14-2024

Statement of Work Cooling Tower Maintenance VA Southern Nevada Health Care System

Section 1: General Information

1.1 General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide annual comprehensive maintenance on four each Evapco and one Marley brand Cooling Towers. The contractor must be qualified to work on Evapco, Marley or similar industrial type cooling towers to meet manufacturer’s recommendation. Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, supervision, materials (to include all fluids and lubrications) and equipment necessary to complete this contract. All the associated equipment is in the Central Energy Plant Building #2 at VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHCS). The service requires the supply of parts and full maintenance support to sustain vehicle functionality.

Option Year #2: June 15, 2021 to June 14,2022 Option Year #3: June 15, 2022 to June 14,2023 Option Year #4: June 15, 2023 to June 14,2024

1.3 Place of Performance: Veterans Southern Nevada Healthcare System 6900 North Pecos Road North Las Vegas, Nevada 89086-4400

1.4 Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm-Fixed Price contract.

1.5 Invoicing: All invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System – The FSC uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website: http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/ to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.

More information on the VA Financial Services Center is available at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.

Vendor e-Invoice Set-Up Information:

Please contact Tungsten at the phone number or email address listed below to begin submitting your electronic invoices to the VA Financial Services Center for payment processing, free of charge. If you have question about the e-invoicing program or Tungsten, please contact the FSC at the phone number or email address listed below:

· Tungsten e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

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

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

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

Contractor shall submit final invoice after the completion of repairs. Invoice shall include the Contract number, Purchase Order number, Order Date, Performance Period, Description of Services and itemized prices as negotiated.

Section 2: Definitions & Acronyms COR – Contract Officer Representative VA - Department of Veterans Affairs

Section 3: Government Furnished Property, Equipment, and Services None

Section 4: Contractor Furnished Items and Services Per Section 5

Section 5: Specific Tasks

5.1 Building # 2:

The contractor will overhaul each Cooling Tower to include descaling process of components and side screen louvers. Fill materials/filter media will be replaced as needed. Furthermore, the contractor must conduct a system verification/function check for each Cooling Tower to ensure safe and efficient operations. The contractor will provide service ticket on each Cooling Tower to include detailed suggestions and recommendations to the Energy Plant supervisor or designee.

The contractor shall provide a Lead Technician to oversee all contract personnel with a minimum of 5 years of documented experience implementing large scale projects equal to or greater than the scope of this project.

Evapco Cooling Towers: (4 ea.)

Model: AT228-0724 (EE#: 44672, 44673, 44675, & 44678)

Marley Cooling Tower (1 ea.) - Model: SPX (EE#: 0082537-A1). This unit is scheduled to be replaced with an Evapco, Model AT228-0724 cooling tower. Basic service and maintenance need to be accomplished until this occurs. Once the unit comes off-line for removal a contract modification to delete the unit will commence with contractor’s pricing reflecting the change. Once the Evapco replacement is operationally on-line a contract modification for this addition will occur with similar pricing as those already being serviced. Ideally it would be beneficial for the contract modification for Marley removal and Evapco addition take place simultaneously, if this is not feasible a contract modification for each action will occur.

Each unit will be cleaned, sanitized, inspected and tested after annual service under Comprehensive Maintenance Program. No more than one unit is to be taken out of serviced and worked on at one time unless weather or mission permits. Suggested time frame for service work should be during the cooler months in Las Vegas. Additional units can be serviced, subject to approval by the Central Energy Plant Supervisor. Descale cooling tower components; sprayers, nozzles, water valves, and basin. Contractor will provide and replace fill and eliminator materials inside the cooling tower as needed. Grease or lubricate all mechanical components as required. Check electrical and electronic components. Check for proper water flow with pumps and valves. Service to include for each unit; leak check, belt replacements, lubrications, strainer cleaning, mechanical and electrical testing and inspecting. Failed equipment that needs to be repaired or replaced must be brought up to plant supervisor’s attention. Remedy or mitigate any hazardous conditions during maintenance process. Contain and dispose of chemicals and residue hazards according to local, state and federal regulations. All work must meet Energy Plant supervisor approval or designee.

Three separate maintenance visits needed to perform system operations and the pressure wash of fill, integral louver, drift eliminators as well as make-up valves, blowdown piping, sweeper piping basin and sump heater.

Cooling tower has protective sealant applied and must be maintained to prevent future corrosion of metal surfaces. Sealant must withstand corrosion of current water treatment products with no deterioration of the sealant. In addition, surface prep and apply coating in the upper section of the cooling tower as needed. The metal braces will be sanded and coated to prevent further corrosion of the metal support the fill materials. Site visit allowed for system evaluation.

Side louver replacement is excluded from this service contract.

5.2 Hours of Work and Scheduling:

Work in Building #2 Central Energy Plant may be accomplished from 0730hrs to 1600hrs, Monday to Friday. Call the Operator on duty at (702) 791-9000 ext. 16900 to access the Central Energy Plant outside normal working hours. Work shall be scheduled with the Energy Plant Operators, HVAC technician and Energy Plant Supervisors.

COMPLETION TIMELINE: Annual overhaul should be accomplished within two months. Invoice payments submitted upon completion of specified work.

5.3 Qualifications

All work for the duration of the contract shall be performed by certified factory-trained personnel to support cooling system equipment and components. Contractor must have knowledge and experience with comprehensive cooling tower preventative maintenance.

5.4 Confirmation of Repair Work

All services will be confirmed and approved by the Energy Plant Supervisor or his/her designee. When service is completed, the certified technician must indicate on the service ticket the equipment serviced, specific action taken and all parts replaced. The equipment serviced must be identified clearly by name, serial number and location.

5.5 Compliance

The contractor shall be fully responsible for compliance with all VA, local, state, and federal environmental/occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations; i.e. hazardous waste disposal and recycling. The contractor shall follow life and safety codes, and take necessary actions to avoid conditions that may be hazardous to the health and safety of hospital personnel and patients. The contractor is responsible for meeting all applicable OSHA and VA guidelines for safe working processes; example: lock-out/tag-out program or safe handling of hazardous materials.

5.6 Contractor Employees

Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as contractor employees. Example: wearing of distinctive clothing such as uniform, badges, patches, etc.

5.7 Escort and Veterans Hospital Security Police Check-In

All contractor personnel working onsite at the VA facility shall check in and out with VA Police dispatch located in the front entrance of the main hospital building. Access to work areas, and performance monitoring, will be provided by VA Energy Plant maintenance personnel. After-hours response will be monitored by VA Central Energy Plant Operators, 702-791-9000 Ext 16900. In all cases, VA Central Energy Plant Operator shall be notified of any changes which may affect the response time of vital equipment.

5.8 VA Policy

Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, are subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citations answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court.

5.9 Contractor Personnel

The Contractor shall assign a Point of Contact (POC) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with all provisions of this contract. The Contractor POC shall be available on site and have the ability to address performance issues. All employees should be able to read and speak English.

5.9.1 The parties agree that the Contractor personnel working under this contract shall not be considered VA employees for any purpose and shall be considered employees of the Contractor. All Contractor personnel assigned to the performance of this contract shall wear a Contractor-provided uniform or ID that clearly identifies the individual as a Contractor. All Contractor personnel are required to wear identification (I.D.) badges during the entire time they are on the VA Healthcare System grounds. I.D. badges must have picture identification, name of the individual and the represented company depicted on it.

5.9.2 Contractor personnel shall not wear sandals, flip-flop style footwear, or open-toe shoes and shall follow VA dress guidelines. A copy of this will be provided upon request.

5.9.3 The Contractor shall ensure that the staff assigned shall be cognizant of the VA’s sexual harassment and drug-free workplace policies. The Contractor may obtain a copy of this information from the COR.

5.10 Contractor Contact Information

Offerors shall provide in the space provided below the name, address and telephone number of the office where calls are to be placed:

Name:

Address:

Telephone:

5.11 Contractor Personnel Qualifications:

The contractor shall provide a Lead Technician to oversee all contract personnel with a minimum of 5 years of documented experience implementing large scale projects equal to or greater than the scope of this project.

5.12 Safety and Fire Prevention

In the performance of this contact, the Contractor shall take such safety precautions as necessary to protect the lives and health of the occupants of the building. Fire and safety deficiencies, which exist and are part of the responsibility of the Contractor, shall be immediately corrected. If the Contractor fails or refuses to correct deficiencies promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all, or any part, of the work.

5.12.1 The Contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and VA safety and fire regulations and codes, which are in effect during the performance period of the contract.

5.12.2 The Contractor personnel shall follow applicable facility policies concerning fire/disaster programs. A copy of this may be obtained from the COR.

5.13 Parking Policy

It is the responsibility of Contractor personnel to park only in designated parking areas. Parking information is available from the VA Police. The VA will not validate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor’s personnel under any circumstances.

5.14 Smoking Policy

Smoking is not permitted within or around the VA Healthcare System facilities, except in designated areas.

5.15 Contractor Submittals/Insurance Requirements:

The Contractor shall be required to comply with Federal and State Workers Compensation and liability insurance. Reference FAR clause 52.228-5-Insurance and Subpart 28.307-2-Liability.

5.15.1 The Government shall be held harmless against any or all loss, cost, damage, claim expense or liability whatsoever, because of accident or injury to persons or property of others occurring in the performance of this contract.

5.15.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to property, which may be done by him/her or any employee engaged in the performance of this contract.

5.16 Contract Administration

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 acts on 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.

5.17 Designation of Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

The COR’s name and contact information will be listed on the award document. The VA representative(s) of the Contracting Officer will be designated to represent the Contracting Officer in furnishing technical guidance and advice regarding the work being performed under this contract. The foregoing is not to be construed as authorization to interpret or furnish advice and information to the Contractor relative to the financial or legal aspects of the contract. Enforcement of these segments is vested in and is the responsibility of the Contracting Officer. A COR delegation letter will be presented at time of award segregating and explaining the both the authority and duties of the COR and Contracting Officer.

Section 6: Applicable Publications

6.1 VA Handbook 6500.6, Contract Security, Appendix C is available at https://www.va.gov/vapubs/viewPublication.asp?Pub_ID=485&FType=2

Attachment #1 Wage Determination Clark County 15-5593 (Rev.-10)

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract 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 will 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/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2019)

(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 items:

(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 and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(3) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(4) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(5) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

[] (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

[] (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

[X] (4) 52.204–10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) (Pub. L. 109–282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (5) [Reserved] [] (6) 52.204–14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[] (7) 52.204–15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111–117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X] (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (OCT 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[] (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[] (10) [Reserved] [] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011) of 52.219-3.

[] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.

[] (13) [Reserved] [] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011).

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011).

[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

[] (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

[] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[] (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (AUG 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[] (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2017) of 52.219-9.

[] (v) Alternate IV (AUG 2018) of 52.219-9.

[] (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

[] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).

[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[X] (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[] (26) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2018) (E.O. 13126).

[X] (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (28)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

[] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

[] (29)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-35.

[X] (30)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-36.

[] (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[] (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[] (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

[] (35)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[] (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (38)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

[] (39)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

[] (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)(42 U.S.C. 8259b).

[] (41)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

[X] (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) [] (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (44) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (45) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

[] (46) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (47)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

[] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (48) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (AUG 2018) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[] (50) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

[] (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[] (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[X] (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)).

[] (60)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[] (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

[] (iii) Alternate II (FEB 2006) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[] (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495).

[X] (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

[X] (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

[] (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

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

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 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)).

(iii) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(iv) 52.219–8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219–8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(v) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(vii) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

(xviii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xix)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225–26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 14 days.

(End of Clause)

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

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 14 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

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

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

(End of Clause)

C.5 VAAR 852.237-70 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES (APR 1984)

The contractor shall obtain all necessary licenses and/or permits required to perform this work. He/she shall take all reasonable precautions necessary to protect persons and property from injury or damage during the performance of this contract. He/she shall be responsible for any injury to himself/herself, his/her employees, as well as for any damage to personal or public property that occurs during the performance of this contract that is caused by his/her employees fault or negligence, and shall maintain personal liability and property damage insurance having coverage for a limit as required by the laws of the State of NEVADA. Further, it is agreed that any negligence of the Government, its officers, agents, servants and employees, shall not be the responsibility of the contractor hereunder with the regard to any claims, loss, damage, injury, and liability resulting there from.

(End of Clause)

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SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

See attached document: P07 WD 15-5593 (Rev.-10).

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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Provision)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

(a) General Instructions

(1) Electronic Submissions: Contractors must email their quote to Larry Facio at Larry.Facio@va.gov. In Subject line annotate: 36C26119Q0066 COOLING TOWER SERVICES VASNHCS. Any attachments must be readable using Microsoft Office or Adobe PDF. The size of the email is limited to 5 megabytes (MB) but multiple emails are allowable. Quotes must be submitted electronically and will not be accepted through fax or postal mail.

(2) All questions regarding this solicitation must be emailed to Larry.Facio@va.gov no later than two business days prior to the quote due date. Verbal inquiries or questions will not be addressed or accepted.

(3) The quote must be prepared in two parts consisting of a "Technical Approach" and separate section for "Pricing Information". Each of the parts shall be separate and complete so that evaluation of each part can be accomplished independently.

(b) Selection Process

(1) Evaluations will be conducted under the procedures of FAR Part 13.

(2) In accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), the quotes will undergo a comparative evaluation to determine which vendor provides the best value to the government in terms of high technical capability and past performance, while also providing a competitive price.

(c) Technical Approach

(1) The technical approach must not contain any references to pricing. Resource information such as data concerning labor hours and categories, equipment, materials, subcontracts, should be included in so that contractor’s understanding of the Scope of Work may be evaluated; however, any reference to pricing must not be included.

(2) The technical approach must address all of the required information for Factor #1, Technical Capability and Factor #2, Past Performance.

(3) The technical approach must clearly identify each element of the technical capability factor listed in provision 52.212-2. There are 3 elements listed and the vendors must indicate in the technical approach document which element they are addressing so that the Government can clearly identify which factor the information is addressing. This is not intended to be an overly burdensome task and can be accomplished by a simple heading indicating which element is being addressed followed by the supporting information. The Government will not sift through several pages of a technical approach document trying to determine which element is being addressed. The Government is not requesting boilerplate technical approaches that have been prepared for a wide variety of Government solicitations.

(4) For the individual elements of the technical capability factor, the quote must state how the contractor will address each element and cannot simply restate the Performance Work Statement. Simply restating the Performance Work Statement will not be accepted.

(5) For Factor #2 Past Performance, the past performance can be incorporated into the technical approach document. Please include at least three but not more than five recent (within the past five years) and relevant (similar in size and scope) completed references or surveys. If completed surveys are provided they can be compiled by the contractor and submitted as part of a technical approach package. Also, any CPARS documentation will also be accepted. Past Performance must include: Dates, Contract Value, Description of Project, Location, and Contact Information of Contracting Officer or Representative.

(d) Pricing Information

(1) The pricing information will consist of the contractor’s overall price to provide these services. This RFQ contains the Price/Cost Schedule. Contractor shall complete the pricing for Base Year, each Option Year, and overall total. Contractor is responsible for accuracy and overall calculated total for each field and overall price.

E.2 ADDENDUM 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible contractor whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate the quotes:

1) Factor #1, Technical Capability

2) Factor #2, Past Performance

3) Factor #3, Price In accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), the quotes will undergo a comparative evaluation to determine which vendor provides the best value to the government in terms of high technical capability and past performance, while also providing a competitive price.

FACTOR 1 – Technical Capability The quotes will be evaluated using the information submitted in the technical approach addressing the following elements:

1) Experience: What is the Contractor’s level of experience in this field? This includes key personnel.

2) Subcontracting: Does the Contractor plan to subcontract out any portion of the work? If so, do they have a letter of commitment from the subcontractor indicating their commitment to this project upon award? For Set-Asides contractor must abide by FAR 852.219-74 Limitations on Subcontracting – Monitoring and Compliance.

FACTOR 2 – Past Performance The past performance references or surveys that the contractor submits with their quote package will be reviewed to determine if the previous work was recent (within the past 5 years) and relevant (similar size and magnitude). The references or surveys will also be reviewed to determine the overall trend in the ratings of quality for the previous contracts. CPARS data preferred.

FACTOR 3 – Price The pricing information will consist of the contractor’s overall price to provide these services. In evaluating the contractor’s price, the Government’s determination will include whether the price reflects a clear understanding of the requirements, is consistent with the information provided in the contractor’s quote, and is reasonable in comparison with other quotes that have been submitted in response to the solicitation. Ensure Section Price/Cost Schedule is completely filled-out.

(End of Provision) See attached document: P07 WD 15-5593 (Rev.-10).

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