S02. 36C26226Q0262 0002 SOW Edit and Extension.pdf

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36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO22

New Mexico VA Health Care System

1501 San Pedro Drive SE

Albuquerque NM 87108

36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO22

New Mexico VA Health Care System

1501 San Pedro Drive SE

Albuquerque NM 87108

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26226Q0262

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 02-04-2026 11:00am MST

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The purpose of this amendment is to modify the Statement of Work and clarify what is required to complete the repair.

Further investigation of the equipment in question clarified what is needed for completion changing the quantity of required parts.

As this change can heavily alter quotes the solicitation is once again extended to February 4th, 2026 11:00am MDT

No late proposals will be accepted.

D.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

1. Contract Title

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System’s (VALLHCS) Chiller #2 EVAP Repair

2. Background VALLHCS needs to address an unforeseen repair to Main Hospital Plant Chiller #2 Repair.

The hospital’s HVAC system is critical to maintain appropriate climate control, supporting the comfort and safety of patients, staff, and sensitive medical equipment. Despite regular maintenance and operational precautions, chiller # 2 has experienced multiple performance issues due to a refrigerant (freon) leak, loss of EVAP shaft seals and LP level actuator which compromises cooling efficiency and increases operational cost. monitoring chiller performance and optimizing energy usage has malfunction and requires replacement.

Immediate repair and replacement are necessary to restore full functionality, prevent potential HVAC system breakdowns and ensure continued service to VALLHCS.

PARTS and EQUIPMENT LIST:

PARTS QUANTITY

EVAP Compressor shaft seal 1

Level control actuator 1

Oil pump drive 1 miscellaneous

3. Objective

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, required parts, and connections for the repairs of Chiller #2 EVAP Compressor. Contractor shall promptly address the identified issues with chiller #2 by locating and repairing the freon leak and replacing Evap compressor shaft seal, LP level actuator, oil pump drive. This will restore the chiller’s optimal performance, reduce potential health and safety risk due to temperature inconsistencies and improve overall efficiency of the HVAC system.

4. SCOPE:

The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, tool, equipment, and supervision to repair the chiller #2 freon leak /compressor shaft seal/ oil pump drive.

EVAP Compressor shaft seal / LP Level actuator/ Oil pump drive

• Contractors shall lock out tag out heat exchangers.

• Contractor shall provide (1) Evap compressor shaft seal

• Contractor shall disconnect and remove existing failed shaft seals supply and return lines for the heat exchanger.

• Contractor shall install (1) new LP level control actuator on the supply and return lines for the heat exchanger.

• Replace oil recovery valves and associated parts

• Replace oil sump sight glass and associated o-rings

• Pressurize and leak check chiller

• Evacuate and recharge with recovered refrigerant and add new R 134A up to

1500lbs.

Assessment and Leak detection

• Contractor shall lock out tag out chiller #2.

• Contractor shall perform a comprehensive assessment of chiller #2 to identify all leak points.

• Contractor shall use EPA -compliant methods to recover remaining refrigerant from chiller#2.

• Contractor shall weigh recovered refrigerant and determine loss.

Freon Leak Repair

• Contractor shall repair any detected leaks to ensure containment to prevent further leakage.

• Contractor shall remove old oil recovery valves that are leaking and associated parts.

• Contactor shall install new oil recover valves and all associated parts.

Testing and Validation

• Contractor shall pressurize and leak check Chiller #2.

• Contractor shall ensure all leaks and repairs are sealed.

• Contractor shall evacuate charge with recovered refrigerant.

Reporting and Documenting

• Contractor shall document refrigerant loss and notify Plant Supervisor.

• Contractor shall document and provide statement of additional refrigerant needed.

• Contractor shall wait for approval of additional refrigerant cost before charging chiller #2.

• Contractor shall upon approval refill Chiller #2 with the appropriate amount and type of refrigerant (FREON) R 134A as specified by OEM guidelines.

• Contractor shall start up and test for proper operation.

Clean up.

• Contractor shall remove and dispose of all waste and removed materials.

• Contractor shall leave work area neat and free of debris.

4.1 Specific Requirements

a. Contractor shall schedule start date with POC or designee five (5) business days in advance.

b. Contactor personnel shall have valid Loma Linda PIV badges before starting work.

c. Contractor shall coordinate energy source LOCK OUT /TAG OUT procedures with

VALLHCS Plant Supervisor before starting work. When work is complete, Contractor shall notify the VALLHCS Plant Supervisor that energy sources will be restored and require verification.

d. Contractor’s supervisor or lead technician are to check in with VALLHCS Plant Supervisor, or in their absence, with Graphics Control prior to work each day.

e. Contractor shall conform to the following standards, policies, regulations, governing agency, and any other local, state, or Federal guidelines that are not listed here.

• OSHA 29CFR Regulations, www.osha.gov

• NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating systems, www.nfpa.org

• NFPPA 101 life Safety Codes

• ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 111-2008(RA2017) for testing adjusting and http://www.osha.gov/ http://www.nfpa.org/ balancing of building HVAC systems.

• ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170-2017 for ventilation of health Care facilities

• VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS, MASTER CONSTRUCTION

SPECIFICATIONS (PG-18-1) - Office of Construction & Facilities Management (va.gov)

1. Section 23 05 11 Common work results for HVAC

2. Section 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing for

HVAC

3. Section 23 05 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems

4.2 Services Not Covered:

4.2.1. Any work other than as specified in the contract shall be identified as a non-priced task, and if determined by the Contracting Officer (CO) to be within the overall scope of the contract, work shall be added by a modification to the contract. Any work requested that is identified as outside the scope of the contract shall be addressed by the facility as a separate procurement.

5. Security Requirements The C&A requirements do not apply, and Security Accreditation Package is not required.

This service does not involve Contractor connection of one or more contractor-owned IT devices (such as laptop computer or remote connection from a contractor system) to a VA internal trusted (i.e., non-public network) therefore Information Technology (IT) Security certification and accreditation (authorization) (C&A) requirements do not apply per VA Handbook 6500.6.

6. Data Rights:

6.1. The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

7. Period of Performance Work Hours

Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Pacific time. All work is expected to be performed generally during normal hours of coverage unless requested or approved by the COR or his/her designee.

https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp#23

Before commencement of work, the Contractor shall confer with the VA COR and Contracting Office to agree on a sequence of procedures; means of access to premises and building. All work performed, to include delivery of materials and equipment, shall be made with minimal interference to Government operations and personnel.

Work performed outside the normal hours of coverage must be approved by the COR or his/her designee.

All time shall be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Allow 5-days for approval of any alternate working hours needed.

Federal Holidays

New Year’s Day January 01

Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January

President’s Day Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Juneteenth June 19

Independence Day July 04

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veterans Day November 11

Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25

If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a national holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National holiday by U.S. Government Agencies, and any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America.

8. Identification, Check-in, Parking, and Smoking Regulations Identification

The vendor's employees shall wear visible identification at all times while on VALLHCS premises. Contractor employees shall report to VA Police upon entry to the VALLHCS facility to get a visitor badge. Contractor employees are required to be escorted by the COR or designee’s office once on campus prior to commencement of work. During emergencies contractor personnel shall check in with VALLHCS Police if the VALLHCS COR or designee is not available.

All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

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.

Smoking

Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directive 1085, dated March 5, 2019, provides a comprehensive smoke-free policy for patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, and vendors, at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) health care facilities. This updated VHA directive implements a smoke-free policy for patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, and vendors at VA health care facilities, as defined in this directive, based on scientific evidence regarding the adverse health effects of secondhand and thirdhand smoke exposures.

The Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for Health for Administrative Operations (10NA) and the Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for Health for Clinical Operations (10NC) are responsible for the contents of this directive. Questions may be referred to VHA Smoke Free: vhasmokefree@va.gov.

This VHA directive is scheduled for recertification on or before the last working day of March 2024. This VHA directive will continue to serve as national VHA policy until it is recertified or rescinded.

Weapons and Contraband

Possession of weapons or contraband is prohibited and shall be subject to arrest and termination from future performance under this contract. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VALLHCS regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court.

Safety

All personnel employed by the Contractor in the performance of this contract, or any representative of the Contractor entering on VALLHCS 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.

Contractor shall perform work in strict accordance with existing relevant, accredited standards and codes to minimize the possibility of injury to personnel, or damage to Government equipment. Every effort shall be made to safeguard human life and property.

Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local requirements regarding workers’ health and safety. The requirements include, but are not limited to, those found in Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) statutes and regulations, such as applicable provisions of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 1910 and 1926, NFPA 70E, Article 130.7 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(iii), 29CFR1910.137.

Contractor shall provide all necessary tools, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform the work safely, effectively, and timely.

9. Contractor Personnel

Contractor’s Program Manager mailto:vhasmokefree@va.gov

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.

Contractor’s 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).

10. Contractor Qualifications & Other Responsibilities

Contractor shall obtain all necessary licenses required to perform this work. Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to protect persons and property from injury or damage during the performance of this contract. Contractor shall be responsible for any injury to himself/herself, his/her employees, or others, as well as for any damage to personal or public property that occurs during the performance of this contract that is caused by him/her or his/her employees’ fault or negligence. Contractor shall maintain personal liability and property damage insurance prescribed by the laws of the Federal Government.

The Government reserves the right to accept or reject Contractor’s employee for the rendering of services. Complaints concerning Contract Personnel’s performance or conduct will be dealt with by the Contractor and COR with the final decision being made by the Contracting Officer.

11. 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 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.

12. Invoicing and Payment Overtime & Holiday Pay

Any overtime and/or holiday pay that may be entitled to the Contractor’s employees shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor and shall not be billed to nor reimbursed by the Government.

Contractor will bill and be paid for actual services provided by Contractor personnel.

Contractor will not be paid for “availability” or “on-call” services unless otherwise provided herein.

Invoices

Payment of services rendered under this contract shall be made in arrears upon satisfactory completion of each service and receipt of a properly prepared invoice and submitted by the Contractor to the payment address specified by Contracting. Invoices shall reference the Contract Number and Purchase Order Number, Manifest Number(s), provide a complete and accurate description of services/ supplies delivered/ rendered, including dates of performance, amounts, unit prices, extended totals and any other data relevant for payment purposes.

The Government shall not authorize payment until such time that the VALLHCS COR all properly executed and signed documentation.

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.