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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Rev. March 2010 S Boiler Operator Service 90815 36C26219Q0260 01-16-2019 N 561320 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815 Corey R. Kline Contracting Officer VA Greater Los Angeles HCS 11301 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA.

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www.va.gov VA's Homepage Corey.Kline@va.gov Email Address This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 -- Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, specifically FAR Subpart 13.5 – Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items; 852.219-11 VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside; and 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.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-96, dated November 6, 2017.

Solicitation # 36C26219Q0260 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award from this solicitation.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 561320 – Temporary Help Services, and the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) size standard is $27.5 million for this procurement. This procurement will be issued as a Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

The Government is seeking a Contractor to provide THREE (3) Boiler Technicians to operate a high-pressure steam and chiller plant for 1,920 hours per each Boiler Technician, for a total of 5,760 hours. The boiler technicians will be assigned to the VA West LA Campus. The boiler technicians shall be experienced with all aspects of boiler plant operations to run the equipment safe and effectively outlined in this request for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS). Contractor shall adhere to all VA directives and policies regarding boiler plant operations, local, state, Federal and all other applicable laws / regulations.

Place of Performance: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) at the following address: 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90073;

Period of Performance: 1 year (12 Months).

Provisions / Clauses: The following provisions / clauses: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, and 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items are applicable to this acquisition. Please see the attached Statement of Work (SOW), additional clauses / provisions, and other pertinent information relative to this solicitation.

Basis of Award: Award will be made to the responsible contractor whose quote conforms to the solicitation as it will be the most advantageous to the Government. Lowest price is the only factor that will be used to evaluate quotes (see FAR Provision 52.212-2). Award will be made to the lowest priced quote that is determined to be reasonable.

Submitting Quotes: Quoter(s) are reminded to thoroughly review the attached Statement of Work (SOW) in its entirety and shall submit their quotes using the “Your Company Letterhead. Quoter is advised the Government may be unable to receive other types of electronic files (e.g. compressed or zip files) or files larger than ten (10) megabytes (MB). It is the quoter’s responsibility to ensure all required documents are included and completed as required by this solicitation. Quoter(s) shall submit their quotes to Corey R. Kline via email at corey.kline@va.gov. Ensure to reference solicitation # 36C26219Q0260 – VAGLAHS – BOILER PLANT TECHNICIANS” in the subject line of the email.

Submission Deadline: All quoter(s) shall be received by January 16, 2019 by 12:00 PM PST. Quote(s) received after the prescribed deadline, are considered non-responsive and may not be considered for award.

Questions or Inquiries: All any immediate question(s) or concern(s) please contact Corey R. Kline via phone at 562-766-2270 or email at corey.kline@va.gov.

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. OVERVIEW

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS), which includes the Sepulveda Plant Facility and West Los Angeles Plant Facility, maintains the boiler operations for both campuses. The plants provide heat, hot water, and sterilization for both campuses and nursing homes.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

VAGLAHS requires one (3) Boiler Technician to operate a high-pressure steam and chiller plant for a period of 1,920 per each Boiler Technician, with a grand total of 5,760 hours. The boiler operator will be assigned to the VA West LA Campus at 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90073.

3. SPECIFIC TASKS

The boiler technician shall be able to operate high-pressure steam boilers at the VA West Los Angeles Boiler Facility. The contractor shall be experienced with all aspects of boiler plant operations to run the equipment safely and effectively.

Major duties and tasks include, but are not limited to:

· Operating a high-pressure steam plant that serve a complex of buildings located in a campus-style environment.

· Possessing the skills and knowledge of all operational phases of utility plant operation.

· Operating multiple high pressure steam boilers.

Boiler Plant duties include, but are not limited to:

· Starting and stopping boilers along with associated auxiliary equipment;

· Continuously monitoring boiler operations;

· Logging hourly boiler readings;

· Testing and analyzing boiler water to verify water treatment is within acceptable limits;

· Testing boiler safety devices;

· Operating emergency generator;

· Performing preventive maintenance and repair on boilers and associated boiler plant equipment.

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

January 31, 2019 – January 30, 2020

6. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System West Los Angeles Plant Facility 11301 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90073

HOURS OF WORK:

WORK SCHEDULE: rotating shifts, 7 days a week including holidays, 12AM to 8AM, 8AM to 4PM & 4PM to12AM with the ability to allow overtime if required and as needed with approval from the boiler plant supervisor, Steve Tourrette.

*Contractor personnel must be available to work any day of the week*

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

The Office of Security and Law Enforcement provides Department-wide policy on the assignment of appropriate position sensitivity designations associated with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) positions involving national security and public trust responsibilities, and on the level of background investigations required for applicants for, and incumbents of, those positions. In addition to VA employees, the policy and investigative requirements are applicable to Contractor personnel who require access to VA computer systems designated as sensitive.

Personnel who require access to VA computer systems shall be subject to all necessary background investigations and receive a favorable adjudication from the VA Office of Security and Law Enforcement to ensure compliance with such policy. If such investigation has not been completed prior to contract commencement, the Contractor shall be responsible for the actions of those individuals performing under the contract.

Should the contract require Contractor personnel to maintain U.S. citizenship, the Contractor shall be responsible for compliance. Regardless of U.S. citizenship requirements, Contractor personnel are required to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, unless otherwise specified in this contract or agreed to by the Government.

The cost of such investigations shall be borne by the Contractor, either in advance or as reimbursement to the Government. The level of sensitivity shall be determined by the Government on the basic of the type of access required. The level of sensitivity will determine the depth of the investigation and the cost thereof. The current estimated costs for such investigations are as follows:

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Low Risk

National Agency Check with Written Inquiries

$381.00

Moderate Risk

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$1,730.00

High Risk

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$4,431.00

The Contractor shall be required to furnish all applicable employee information required to conduct the investigation, such as, but not limited to, the name, address, and social security number of Contractor personnel. The VA will provide all the necessary instructions and guidance for submission of the documents required to conduct the background investigation. Background investigations shall not be required for Contractor personnel who will not be required to access VA computer systems nor gain access to sensitive materials.

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL:

The Contractor shall provide a contract program manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor’s Program Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

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CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES:

The Contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the Contractor as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population.

Contract Personnel shall be subject to the same quality assurance standards or exceed current recognized national standards as established by the Joint Commission (JC).

BADGE: Contractor shall obtain a “Contractor I.D Badge” from the VA Police. All Contractor personnel are required to wear I.D Badge during the entire time on VA facility. The I.D Badge MUST have an identification picture and shall state the name of the individual and the company represented.

PARKING: It is the responsibility of the contract personnel to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Parking information is available from VA Police & Security Service Office. The Contractor assumes full responsibility for any parking violations. The VASNHS does not validate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the contractor’s personnel.

SMOKING: Contractor personnel may smoke only in designated areas. It is the responsibility of the VISN 22 Healthcare Facilities to provide a safe and healthful environment for employees and patients and to serve as a leader in community health awareness and education. It is in fulfillment of this obligation that the facilities are committed to the establishment of a smoke-free environment. This policy applies to every location in the Healthcare Facilities. There shall be no smoking within 25 feet of all entrances to buildings. Smoking is allowed in all outside areas that are 25 feet away from entrances to buildings unless indicated otherwise. Enclosed patios connected to facility buildings are considered part of the building and as such are non-smoking areas.

ADP SECURITY: Protection of Computer Equipment, confidentiality of patient information, and the integrity of computer software/data at all Healthcare Facilities are essential. Software installed on each PC is copyrighted and copy of software for use elsewhere is prohibited. In the event of a possible security violation, the Healthcare Center’s ADP Security Committee shall investigate and recommend corrective action to the appropriate agency.

INSURANCE COVERAGE:

The Contractor agrees to procure and maintain, while the contract is in effect, Workers Compensation and Employee’s Public Liability Insurance in accordance with Federal and State of California and/or Nevada laws. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to property, which may be done by him, or any employee engaged in the performance of this contract.

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.

Before commencing work under this contract, the Contracting Officer shall require the Contractor to furnish certification from his/her insurance company indicating that the coverage specified by FAR 52.228-5 and per FAR Subpart 28.307-2 has been obtained and that it may not be changed or canceled without guaranteed thirty (30) day notice to the Contracting Officer.

Contractor is required to provide copies of proof of Workers Compensation and Employee Public Liability Insurance within fifteen (15) calendar days after notification of contract award.

INVOICING & PAYMENT

The contractor shall submit in arrears a properly completed itemized invoice in accordance with FAR clauses 52.212-4(g) Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items via Tungsten Network, http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/.

Invoices submitted for payment shall be reviewed for accuracy and shall be subject to approval by the Government prior to issuance of payment.

The invoice MUST be itemized to include the following information.

1. Facility name and address where service was provided

2. Contract number

3. Purchase order number

4. Hours

5. Cost

6. Date No advance payments shall be authorized. Payment shall be made on a monthly arrears for services provided during the billing month in arrears in accordance with FAR 52.212-4, para. (i) Upon submission of a properly prepared invoice for prices stipulated in this contract for services delivered and accepted in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, less any deductions stipulated in this contract.

Payment of invoices may be delayed if the appropriate invoices as specified in the contract are not completed and submitted as required.