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10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

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25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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URE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

(REV. 2/2012)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

528-B17129 36L79721Q0001 05-20-2021 Linda Shirley/Linda.Shirleydiaz@va.gov

(708) 786-5965 06-18-2021 15:00

CST

Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL/ National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines IL 60141 X X 333318 1000 Employees N/A X

Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL/National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines IL 60141

Department of Veterans Affairs Chief, FISCAL DIVISION (901A)

HINES SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER

PO BOX 7005

HINES IL 60141-7005

110/120-Pound (Non-Production) Gas Heated Drying and Conditioning Tumblers

EA

X X Linda Shirley-Diaz

Table of Contents

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 36L797/Linda Shirley-Diaz Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL/ National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines IL 60141

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:

20% upon installation, inspection, and final acceptance

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 Chief, FISCAL DIVISION (901A)

HINES SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER

PO BOX 7005

HINES IL 60141-7005

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

B.2 SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES

This is a single award, 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside contract. The item must be delivered within 90 days after receipt of award. Installation of the equipment shall begin after delivery up to 20 days. The shakedown period of 5 days must be included in the installation period. The item must be installed in accordance with the attached Technical Performance Specifications. Final price should include the cost of the item, installation costs, minus trade-in value.

ITEM # 1 – 110/120 pound Gas Heated Dryer and conditioning tumbler

Furnish and install three (3) each, new gas heated dryer and conditioning tumblers.

Qty: 3ea. Unit Price$ ______________ Total $____________

Less Trade-in allowance "AS IS - WHERE IS" condition $____________

3 each Unimac 120lbs dryers $____________

Removal of trade-in shall be the contractor’s responsibility.

Installation: $____________ Equipment Rigging Plumbing and Pressure Piping work Electrical work Other (Identify) (Include all material and labor necessary for the installation of equipment and any modifications necessary for its connection and proper operation, in offered price for installation)

Total Installed Price $____________

(Total price of equipment plus installation minus trade-in): Final Cost $____________

SHIP TO:

VA Medical Center 400 Fort Hill Ave Laundry Facility Bldg. 10 Canandaigua, New York 14424

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

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1. Project Special Requirements………………………………………………………………….............……9

1. General Installation Requirements………………………………………………………………………………10

Any request for information must be submitted at least 7 calendar days prior to the closing of the solicitation.

This acquisition covers the acquisition and installation of three (3) new 110/120 Pound (Non-Production) Gas Heated Drying and Conditioning Tumblers within an existing textile care processing facility located at:

Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Chief A&MMS (90) 400 Fort Hill Ave Laundry Facility Bldg. #10 Canandaigua, New York 14424

The successful offeror will be responsible for the removal of all trade-in equipment from the textile care processing facility within the floor plan of the facility.

The successful offeror shall furnish all supervision, labor, equipment, tools, safety, hoisting and supplies necessary to meet the terms and conditions of this contract in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). This SOW includes removal of trade-in, layout, delivery, installation of equipment and training of VA personnel on the new laundry equipment in conformance with the attached Technical Performance Specifications. All items provided by the contractor shall be new.

Upon completion of installation, Equipment Management Specialists, from Environmental Program Service, Department of Veteran Affairs Central Office (VACO), will inspect the installation, equipment, and production testing of the newly installed equipment.

Equipment and materials shall be suitable for installation in available space, arranged for safe, efficient, and convenient operation and maintenance (Ref. OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)) and, if applicable with referenced specifications to include a summary of routine preventative maintenance for each piece of equipment.

The contractor shall supply four (4) wall mounted lock-out and tag-out kits/cabinets with the lock-out/tag-out devices for each piece of equipment offered. The locations of the kits/cabinets shall be one (1) on the clean side of the laundry, one (1) on the soiled side of the laundry, one (1) in the mechanical room and one (1) in the maintenance shop. All lock-out / tag-out and Permit Required Confined Space (PRCS) locations shall be marked and identified on the machine with instructions on lock-out or PRCS procedures for the equipment offered. These instructions/procedures shall be permanently mounted on each piece of equipment. Lock-out / tag-out procedures include all sources of stored energy, including but not limited to: electrical, gas, water, air, hydraulic etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out locations to relieve residual air etc.

Number and nomenclature will separately identify all equipment with no less than 2-inch numbers and letters. Each piece of equipment will be separately identified. Example: Hot Water Heater 1, Hot Water Storage Tank etc. The equipment offered shall be made compatible with requirements specified in performance specifications. Connections to VA supplied utilities shall be from building entry point to new equipment. Penetrations in floors, walls and ceilings not utilized will be filled with existing floor, wall, and ceiling like material. All braces, pipes, conduit, and duct work that will not be utilized shall be removed back to the sources.

The successful offeror shall provide Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) required lockout and tagout procedures/requirements for all industrial equipment provided. Instructions shall be permanently mounted to each piece of equipment. Locks and tagout devices for all equipment shall be provided in a wall mounted cabinet.

The textile facility will not be closed. The successful offeror will have 24-hour access to the laundry facility seven days a week.

A. PROJECT SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. The successful offeror shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment and layout/installation services necessary for the complete layout and installation of the new equipment at the VA laundry in Canandaigua, NY.

1. Within the new layout of the laundry, the successful offeror shall relocate or add LED lighting for any new workstation or storage area as required.

1. All valves within the layout of the laundry and equipment shall be ball valves with the appropriate ratings where possible.

1. All old piping, drain piping, ductwork, vents, hangers, and water, steam and condensate piping associated with equipment shall be removed.

1. All piping, water, gas, and air shall originate from the mechanical room to the new equipment. All piping, water, gas, conduit and air shall be new.

1. Waste Material Sorting/Recycling: As much as possible, The Contractor shall divert discarded items and other wastes to recycling than trash disposal. Items which need to be sent for recycling or resale unless not feasible include pallets, metals (iron, copper, brass, etc.) cardboard, mercury items, used oil, electronic, rechargeable batteries, wood products and construction debris. Also, after recycling, contractors shall provide the Canandaigua Contracting Officer Representative (COR) receipts or tickets for the amount (i.e. pounds) of products recycled. No trash disposal of electronics is allowed.

a. Waste materials and items held for recycling shall be stored prior to pick up in a manner that does not allow the items to become a fire, health, environmental or safety hazard or provide harborage for pests and in a manner consistent with applicable federal state and VA laws and regulations governing such accumulation. Actions include using drip drains pans, storing liquid wastes or items that rot in closed containers, removing Freon from junked air conditioning, observing OSHA and NFPA limits on sizes of piles of lumber or wood products. Dumpsters larger than one and one-half (1 ½) cubic yards in size must be located at least 10 feet from exterior walls of buildings.

b. Painted or treated lumber, paint chips, a potential asbestos containing, or asbestos contaminated items should not be recycled but shall be disposed of properly. No waste disposal is allowed on Medical Center property or VA dumpsters.

1. Contractor staging area that is provided by the facility will be enclosed completely with Fencing and fence covering. The successful offeror will work with the station on staging area.

1. External Equipment/Motor Protection Filters are to be provided for all air intakes to include but not limited to washers, electronic boxes, mechanical equipment, etc., Wherever air intakes are located. These are used as a primary pre-filtration defense to help prevent damage and extensive maintenance that large volumes of lint/debris can cause. They are to fit all air intakes, motors etc. and be made of three-dimensional electrostatic media and encased in a 1/8"-3/8" rigid magnetic galvanized steel frame and contain 2 layers of polypropylene media. The media will not shed fibers, absorb moisture or promote bacterial growth; the filter should be designed for UV protected, and stands up to extreme outdoor or indoor exposure, corrosive chemicals, high velocity air flow, as well as industrial cleaning and maintenance handling.

1. The successful offeror shall supply lockout/tagout devices for each piece of equipment offered. All lockout/tagout and Confined Space (CS) locations shall be marked and identified on the machine with instructions on lockout or confined space (CS) procedures for the equipment offered. These instructions/procedures shall be permanently mounted on each piece of equipment. Lockout/tagout procedures include all sources of stored energy, including but not limited to: electrical, gas, water, air, hydraulic etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lockout/tagout locations to relieve residual air etc.

1. All lockout/tagout locations shall be marked, identified and permanently attached on the machine with instructions on lockout procedures. Relief valves shall be installed for lockout/tagout procedures.

B. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Existing utilities shall be utilized to meet the performance requirements of this specification. Connection points for ALL equipment shall be from building entry point/mechanical room to all equipment. When existing service lines require demolition, they shall be removed back to the source.

1. VA will supply the main gas line which will be located at the building entry of the textile facility; it will be the successful offeror’s responsibility to connect their lines at that location.

1. Should additional utilities be required for the equipment offered, these utilities shall be the responsibility of the successful offeror. Utilities are electric, gas, water, and air.

1. All exposed utility/ductwork/piping systems, control boxes and motors that are exposed to floor traffic shall be appropriately guarded and protected.

1. The successful offeror shall furnish all labor and materials necessary for storage and installation of new equipment. Installation shall include, but is not limited to:

1. All mounting holes will be utilized for anchoring equipment.

1. Any and all penetrations of walls, ceilings and floors for the installation or removal of electrical conduit, pipes, ductwork, liquid supply lines, communication wiring, etc. shall be sealed with an approved fire retardant material (not foam) and shall match existing materials on both sides of the penetration. Sealed.

1. If required for offered equipment, structural alterations to the building will be the responsibility of the successful offeror.

1. Successful offeror shall be responsible for all control wiring including disconnects interconnections, and conduit. Interconnecting consists of all control wiring, all ductwork, interconnecting pieces of equipment and outside vents, all airlines, and all connections from VA supplied utilities.

1. All installation and/or modifications of utilities and building structures, as required, shall match existing materials. No wooden construction allowed.

1. All pipes, vents, drains, electrical boxes, ductwork, and conduit shall be new. Energy Star rated; motors shall be Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) rated.

g. All pipes and ductwork shall be insulated. All conduits and air pipes will not be painted. All vents and drains shall be painted. All insulation shall be wrapped with white PVC plastic as indicated below. PVC covering shall be a minimum .030” thickness. Flow markings and identification of all pipes, vents, ductwork and airlines to equipment shall be appropriately marked with a minimum of two (2) inch letters. Spray-painting stencils is not acceptable.

markings)

the environment All conduits: Not Painted.

h. Installation of piping, sleeves, inserts, hangers and equipment for this project shall be in accordance with approved layout drawings. Locate drains, piping, sleeves, inserts, hangers and equipment out of the way of windows, doors, openings, light outlets and other services and utilities. All piping shall be installed so as to comply with accepted national and local plumbing practices. Mechanical or grooved fittings on mechanical piping are acceptable.

i. Holes through concrete and masonry shall be cut with diamond core or concrete saw.

j. Hole locations shall not adversely affect strength of structural sections such as ribs or beams. All drains shall be cleaned.

k. Holes shall be laid out in advance for review by appropriate medical center personnel.

l. If necessary, to drill through structural sections, a structural engineer shall be contacted by the contractor to determine the proper location.

m. Install gauges, thermometers, valves and other mechanical and electrical devices with due regard for ease of reading, operating and maintaining. Servicing shall not require dismantling of adjacent equipment, electric or pipe work.

1. Valve Tags: Furnish and install valve tags on all air, gas and water valves on equipment and connection points. Tags shall be engraved with identification (gas, air etc.), black filled identification, numbers and letters not less than ½ inch high for number designation and not less than ¼ inch for service designation on 19 gauge 1-1/2-inch round brass disc; tags shall be attached with brass hooks or brass chain.

1. Successful offeror shall provide two (2) valve lists on typed plastic-coated cards, sized 8-1/2-inch X 11 inch showing tag number, valve type, valve function and location area of valve for each service or system to the designated COR and inspectors.

1. Equipment, motors, piping, ductwork and any other components or materials shall be protected against physical damage from carts by guardrails.

1. Damaged equipment frame, doors, panels, cylinder, cylinder panels, control box etc. shall be placed in operating condition or returned to source of supply for repair or replacement, as determined by the inspectors or contracting officer.

6. A minimum clearance of 36 inches between moving parts and fixed objects and 24 inches between non-moving parts and fixed objects is required in accordance with OSHA 1910.219. All conveyor rollers shall have roll caps installed and guards will be provided under all conveyors.

7. Belts, chains, conveyors, pulleys, couplings, motor shafts, gears or other moving parts shall be fully guarded in accordance with OSHA 1910.219. Guard parts shall be rigid and suitably secured and be readily removable without disassembling the guarded unit.

8. Site Specific Installation requirements:

1. Plumbing:

0. Grooved or mechanical fittings allowed on piping.

Protection:

The successful offeror shall provide any protective methodology or devices necessary to protect the equipment from:

1. Damage due to electrical power problems, including brownouts, emergency power interruptions, electrical surges, sags and electrical storms.

1. Any equipment located outside the building or on the roof shall have lightning protection installed.

1. Data loss due to electrical power problems. All equipment electronics shall be protected with a power monitor hook-up point and power monitor.

1. Existing equipment that will be re-used shall be protected from damage during installation up to and including removal and replacement where necessary to facilitate installation of new equipment.

1. Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) shall be installed for all computer equipment. (Minimum 2-hour back-up)

Electrical Installation:

Conduits, Fittings, and Electrical Wire:

All electrical installations shall conform to requirements of the National Electric Code (NEC) and VA Master specifications located in the Technical Information Library (TIL).

1. Install a new power disconnect box for each piece of equipment offered.

1. All electrical wire shall be copper, heat resistant grade, thermoplastic insulated. Control wiring shall be (stranded) Thermoplastic High Heat, Nylon (THHN)/Thermoplastic Heat and Water-Resistant Nylon (THWN) or equal. Intermediate wall conduit is required. Provide conduit trapeze hangers.

1. All power wiring shall have a minimum conduit size of ¾ inch in diameter. Color coding of all wiring shall be in accordance with established VA Canandaigua criteria.

1. All low voltage communication wire used for data management systems, liquid supply systems and intercoms shall be installed in minimum 3/4-inch diameter protective conduit. Wire nuts shall not be used for any connections.

Electrical Wiring:

1. Wiring shall not be cut, abraded, nor have excessive insulation stripped, and shall be properly and tightly joined at terminals.

1. Wire nuts shall not be used and solderless connectors shall have insulation grip. Wiring shall have adequate slack to provide strain relief. Wire nuts are only acceptable for electrical installation of motors and terminal boxes.

1. Wiring shall be provided between motors, controllers, timers, pushbuttons, starters and limit switches installed on or within the equipment and shall be done with materials specified as applicable, except liquid tight flexible conduit shall be used where required for belt adjustment by moving a motor or for vibration isolation. No more than three (3) feet in length.

1. Compression fittings are permissible for installation.

1. All wiring shall terminate in connection boxes with provisions for connections beyond the machine; each conductor shall be identified by a different color.

Control, Communication and Signal Wiring:

1. Install wiring and connect to perform the functions intended.

1. Install a separate power supply circuit for each system so the malfunctions in any system will not affect other systems.

1. All communication wiring for computers, liquid supply systems shall be installed in ENT flexible conduit. Wash system controls, dryer controls etc. shall be installed in EMT conduit.

Control, Communication and Signal System Identification:

1. Install a permanent wire marker on each wire at each termination.

1. Identifying numbers and letters on the wire markers shall correspond to those on the wiring diagrams used for installing the systems.

1. Wire markers shall retain their markings after cleaning.

1. In each manhole and handhold, install embossed brass tags to identify the system serviced and its function.

1. All communication wiring (liquid supply system, textile management system etc.) shall be installed in ENT flexible conduit.

Electrical Identification:

In accordance with NFPA 79 – Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery and VA Master specification located in the Technical Information Library (TIL)

1. Install nameplates - center on device, cover plate, or enclosure.

1. Use designations defined in the contract documents. Indicate loads served using designations from electrical schedules and designations from the trade furnishing the equipment served.

1. Lettering shall include name of equipment including the textile care processing equipment, the specific unit number, and any reference to ON/OFF or other instructions that are applicable.

1. All labeling shall be on laminated plastic nameplates.

1. Nameplates shall be laminated phenolic with a Blue surface (480 Volts) Black surface (208 Volts) and white core. Use 1/16-inch thick material for plates up to 2-inch X 4 inch. For larger sizes, use 1/8-inch thick material.

f. All 4-plex outlets and boxes shall be marked with the electrical panel, circuit and branch identification.

Plumbing Installation:

Installation shall be in accordance with the National Standard Plumbing Code and the following:

General:

1. Pipe saddles shall be installed on the outside of all insulation and PVC coverings.

1. Escutcheons shall be installed at all floor, wall and ceiling locations that pipe, conduits, vents and ductwork penetrate.

Motors and Electrical Components:

Provide electrical components including motors; disconnect switches, motor controllers, motor control devices and electrical circuits and connections. Electrical equipment in hazardous locations shall be explosion-proof. The contractor shall provide all electrical wiring, conduit and all electrical devices, controls, cutouts, etc., necessary for the installation and operation of complete systems and equipment furnished. All equipment shall be grounded by green conductors in lieu of conduit ground system.

Motors shall be of energy efficient layout having a power factor of Premium E or greater.

Motor Installation:

Installation shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). (2014 Edition).

Products Receptacles

General: All receptacles shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

1. Mounting screws, mounting strap and terminal screws shall be brass or a copper alloy metal.

1. Receptacles shall have provisions for back wiring from four (minimum) separate wiring holes and side wiring from four captivity held binding screws.

1. GFI Four-plex receptacles shall be single phase, 20 ampere, 120 volts, 2-pole, 3-wire, NEMA 5-2OR.

1. The duplex type shall have break-off feature for two circuit operation. The ungrounded pole of each receptacle shall be provided with a separate terminal.

1. Bodies shall be white in color

1. Four-plex Receptacles with Ground Fault Interrupter: Shall be an integral unit suitable for mounting in a standard outlet box.

1. Ground fault interrupter shall consist of a differential current transformer, solid state sensing circuitry and a circuit interrupter switch. It shall be rated for operation on a 160 Hz, 120-volt, 20 ampere branch circuit. Device shall have nominal sensitivity to ground leakage current of five milliamperes and shall function to interrupt the current supply for any value of ground leakage current above five milliamperes on the load side of the device. Device shall have a minimum nominal tripping time of 1/30th of a second.

1. Receptacles 20, 30 and 50 ampere, 250 volt: Shall be complete with appropriate cord grip plug.

1. Weatherproof Receptacles: Shall consist of a duplex receptacle, mounted in box with gasket, weatherproof, cast metal cover plate and cap over each receptacle opening. The cap shall be permanently attached to the cover plate by a spring hinged flap. The weatherproof integrity shall not be affected when heavy duty specification or hospital grade attachment plug caps are inserted. Cover plates on outlet boxes mounted flush in the wall shall be gasket to the wall in a watertight manner.

Wall Plates:

1. Wall plates for switches and receptacles shall be as specified by the COR for special decor. Oversize plates will not be acceptable.

1. Color shall be white unless otherwise specified.

1. Standard NEMA design, so that products of different manufacturers must be interchangeable.

1. For receptacles or switches mounted adjacent to each other, wall plates shall be common for each group of receptacles or switches.

1. Provide 4-Plex receptacle at each equipment location for mechanic’s use.

1. Marking Pen Labeling: Use for all junction and outlet boxes or portions of junction boxes with power wiring, communication systems, pull and junction boxes, and conduit installed for future use. For all boxes with power wiring, indicate appropriate panel and circuit number(s) where applicable, etc. Label inside covers in finished areas and outside covers in unfinished areas. Use permanent, waterproof, quick drying marking pen.

1. Label Tapes: Label each conductor at origin and destination points and at all junction boxes where two or more feeder or control circuits are present. Identify with branch circuit or feeder number for power and lighting circuits, and with control conductors, number as indicated on schematic and interconnection diagrams or equipment manufacturer's drawings for control wiring. Use cloth, plastic, split sleeve or tubing type wire and cable label markers.

Traps:

1. Provide traps on all sanitary branch waste connections from fixtures or equipment not provided with traps. Exposed brass shall be polished brass chromium plated with nipple and set screw escutcheons. Concealed traps may be rough cast brass. Slip joints are not permitted on sewer side of trap. Traps shall correspond to fittings on cast iron soil pipe or steel pipe respectively, and size shall be as required by connected service or fixture.

Back Flow Preventer:

1. Provide a backflow prevention device at any point in the plumbing system where the potable water supply comes in contact with a potential source of contamination. Device shall be certified by the American Society of Sanitary Engineers. Listed below is a partial list of connection to the potable water system which shall be protected against back flow or back siphonage:

1. Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker:

1. Hose bibs and sinks with threaded outlets.

Shock or Water Hammer Arrestors:

PDI-WH-201, ASSE 1010, or ANSI A112.26.1, size as required. Units shall be the standard factory prefabricated products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of such devices.

Installation:

Shall comply with the National Standard Plumbing Code (2015) and the following:

a. General

1. Install branch piping for water, waste and gas (if applicable), from the respective piping systems and connect to all fixtures, valves, cocks, outlets, casework, cabinets and equipment.

1. Install trim and fittings provided with casework, cabinets, and laboratory equipment, but not installed at point of fabrications.

1. Pipe shall be round and straight. Cutting shall be done with proper tools. Pipe, except for plastic and glass, shall be reamed to full size after cutting.

1. All pipe runs shall be laid out to avoid interference with other work.

1. Install valves with stem in horizontal position whenever possible. All valves shall be easily accessible.

1. Piping shall conform to the following:

Waste, Storm Water Drain and Vent: Drain to main stack as follows:

1. Exhaust Vent: Extend exhaust vents separately through roof. Sanitary vents shall not connect to exhaust vents.

Domestic Water:

1. Where possible, grade all lines to facilitate drainage. Provide drain valves at bottom of risers. All unnecessary traps in circulating lines shall be avoided.

1. Connect branch lines at bottom of main serving fixtures below and pitch down so that main may be drained through fixture. Connect branch lines to top of main serving only fixtures located on floor above.

Gas Requirements:

1. Maximum wall thickness of pipes shall meet ANSI B31.8.

1. Two inches or smaller: Semi steel body, eccentric plug valve with bronze plug screwed, 175 pound WOG. Butterfly valve, threaded, threaded in accordance with Federal Specification WW-V-1967, Type B.

1. Three inches and smaller: Bronze body and trim, swing type per ASTM B61 or B62. 125 pound WSP.

Gas Service Connections:

1. Coated piping will be utilized within 5 feet of exterior walls. Pipe will be black steel, ASTM A53, schedule 40.

1. All gas piping shall have drip legs installed.

1. All gas regulators (large or small) for all equipment shall be vented to the outside atmosphere of the building.

Plumbing:

a. Water Piping:

Interior domestic water piping shall be copper tube, type L drawn per ASTM B88. Fittings for copper tube must be wrought copper or bronze castings conforming to ANSI B16.18 and B16.22. Unions shall be bronze in accordance with federal specification WW-U-516 with solder or braze joints including adapters for joining screwed pipe to copper tubing.

b. Air Piping:

0. Interior to the building and outdoor external air piping shall be copper tube.

0. Installation shall be in accordance with the National Standard Plumbing Code.

0. All piping shall be installed parallel to walls and column centerlines (unless expressed otherwise by facility engineering). Pipe shall be round and straight. Cutting shall be done with proper tools. Except for plastic and glass, pipe shall be reamed to full size after cutting. Copper piping work shall be performed in accordance with best practices requiring accurately cut clean joints and soldering in accordance with the recommended practices for the material and solder employed.

0. All pipe runs shall be laid out to avoid interference with other work.

0. Install ball valves in horizontal position. All valves shall be easily accessible.

0. Pipe saddles shall be on the outside of all insulation and PVC coverings.

0. Pipe escutcheons will be used for all pipe penetrations through walls, floors and ceilings.

c. Fittings:

1. Butt weld fittings are required and shall be wrought steel. ANSI B16.9 (2014 Edition)

1. Socket Welds are required with threaded fittings and shall be forged steel, ANSI B16.9. (2014 Edition)

1. Joints shall be welded in accordance with ANSI B31.8. (2014 Edition)

Technical Industry Standards:

The supplies or equipment required by this invitation for offer or request for proposal must conform to the standards of the following:

National Electric Code (NEC) 70-11, 2014 Edition

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), 2013 Edition:

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 2012 Edition:

ALL NFPA Standards and codes.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 2010 Edition:

Z8.1-2006 Safety Requirements for Commercial Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Operations.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910 – 2014 Edition:

FEMP: Federal Energy Management Program (energy efficient product rating)

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA) 2010 Edition

Air Moving and Conditioning Association, Inc. (AMCA) Standards, 2009 Edition

Sheet Metal Contractors National Association Inc. Publication, 2010 Edition:

HVAC Duct Construction Standards-Metal & Flexible

CITY, COUNTY, STATE, VA AND NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL, FIRE AND SAFETY REGULATIONS/STANDARDS.

Belts, chains, conveyors, pulleys, couplings, motor shafts, gears or other moving parts shall be fully guarded in accordance with OSHA 1910.219. Guard parts shall be rigid and suitably secured and be readily removable without disassembling the guarded unit.

The successful offeror shall be required to submit proof that the item(s) he/she furnishes conforms to this requirement of Technical Industry Standards. This proof may be in the form of a label or seal affixed to the equipment or supplies, warranting that they have been tested in accordance with and conform to the specified standards. The seal or label of any nationally recognized laboratory such as those listed by the National Fire Protection Association, Boston, Massachusetts, in the current edition of their publication "Research on Fire," is acceptable. Proof may also be furnished in the form of a certificate from one of these laboratories certifying that the item(s) furnished have been tested in accordance with and conform to the specified standards.

Seal, Label or Stamp Approval: Where an item of equipment or appliance shall conform to requirements of a referenced agency, conformance shall be evidenced by attachment of seal, label or stamp to such item. Seal, label or stamp of Underwriter's Laboratories, Factory Mutual Laboratories, American Gas Association Laboratories, ASME, or suitable nationally recognized testing laboratory listed by National Fire Protection Association, Boston, Massachusetts, will be accepted as evidence that item furnished conforms to the standards.

Manufactured Products:

Materials and equipment furnished shall be of current production by manufacturers regularly engaged in the manufacture of such items. Manufacturers of equipment assemblies which include components made by others shall assume complete responsibility for the final assembled unit and operation of the system or systems. All components of an assembled unit need not be products of the same manufacturer. Constituent parts which are alike shall be the product of a single manufacturer. Components shall be compatible with each other and with the total assembled unit for the intended service. Moving parts of any element of equipment of the unit normally requiring lubrication shall have means provided for such lubrication and shall be lubricated at factory prior to delivery. Factory wiring shall be identified on the equipment being furnished and on all wiring diagrams.

Safety Standards:

Design, manufacture, and installation of the textile care processing system shall meet requirements of "Safety Code For Laundry Machinery And Operations:" ANSI Z8-1.

Technical Certificates of Compliance: Technical certificates of compliance (applicable to the item of equipment furnished) shall be submitted at the time and place of inspection.

Note: As applicable, the textile care processing system will be performance tested in accordance with the referenced specifications, codes, standards and VA performance/production testing requirements specified in "Technical Specifications". Performance and production testing will be conducted by VA after installation and a contractor’s 5-workday shakedown of the equipment is completed. The shakedown occurs after all equipment has been installed. At this time, the contractor ensures the facility staff understands the operations of the equipment and that it is running properly. This occurs within 30 days of equipment installation. Inspection will be conducted by VA after installation and shakedown is completed.

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS AND ROOM PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS (After Award; within 45 days of contract award provide to the COR)

1. The successful offeror is responsible for visiting the site of installation, surveying power and other utility requirements, room dimensions and other physical characteristics of the room necessary for proper architectural room drawings and providing the Contracting Officer’s Representative with three (3) complete hard copies of layout plans, and descriptive literature of all equipment to include but not limited to all utilities, plumbing, mechanical, electrical etc., and to be complete show installation requirements for each piece of equipment. The drawings shall be ¼ inch scale drawings of layout of the textile care processing equipment offered. Drawings shall include adjacent equipment, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, general contractor etc.

Successful offeror will provide final as built drawings at completion of project in AutoCAD electronic format (latest Edition) to the COR.

1. Successful offeror bears all responsibility for all new utility connections. These documents shall fully define and illustrate all proposed changes to heating, ventilation, (e.g., air exchanges, etc.) and air conditioning systems (e.g., loads, designated/rated operation of all computer equipment, etc.); utility connections, chases and conduits to include communications; room illumination; plumbing; drains; improvement to floor/ceiling or roof loading capacities; penetrations of fire and load bearing walls and finished floors; and other changes to the characteristics of the existing physical plant necessary for the contractor to install a fully operational system. Successful offeror shall make maximum use of existing structures (i.e., wall/ceiling mounts, junction boxes, raceways and conduits) in preparation of drawings. Power line recommendations shall conform to NEMA Standard XR2-2000.

1. If the physical structure must be modified to permit transport of the equipment to the installation site, the successful offeror shall be fully responsible for the modifications and the structure attached to and for restoring the modifications and the structure attached to their original or better condition.

1. The successful offeror shall identify a responsible and knowledgeable representative to explain the drawings and make any necessary changes. This representative shall visit the site upon request of the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative for review and clarification of the drawings. More than one visit may be required if significant changes are required.

1. Approval for the successful offeror to proceed with installation shall be contingent upon the acceptance of design submittals and written notification to proceed with installation by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

1. It shall be the responsibility of the successful offeror to comply with the furnished drawings and/or instructions to provide for the proper installation. Any changes necessary to complete installation caused by incomplete or erroneous drawings and/or instructions furnished shall be the responsibility of the equipment successful offeror.

Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights:

1. As used in this clause, "restricted computer software" means any computer program, computer data base, or documentation thereof, that has been developed at private expense and either is a trade secret, is commercial or financial and confidential or privileged, or is published and copyrighted.

1. Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary contained in any successful offeror's standard commercial license or lease agreement pertaining to any restricted computer software delivered under this purchase order/contract, and irrespective of whether any such agreement has been proposed prior to or after issuance of this purchase order/contract or of the fact that such agreement may be affixed to or accompany the restricted computer software upon delivery, vendor agrees that the Government shall have the rights that are set forth in paragraph (c) of this clause to use, duplicate or disclose any restricted computer software delivered under this purchase order/contract. The terms and provisions of this contract, including any commercial lease or license agreement, shall be subject to paragraph (c) of this clause and shall comply with Federal laws and the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (c)(1) The restricted computer software delivered under this contract may not be used, reproduced or disclosed by the Government except as provided in subparagraph (c)(2) of this clause or as expressly stated otherwise in this contract.

(2) The restricted computer software may be--

(i) Used or copied for use in or with the computer or computers for which it was acquired, including use at any Government installation to which such computer or computers may be transferred.

(ii) Used or copied for use in or with backup computer if any computer for which it was acquired is inoperative.

(iii) Reproduced for safekeeping (archives) or backup purposes.

(iv) Modified, adapted, or combined with other computer software, provided that the modified, combined, or adapted portions of the derivative software incorporating any of the delivered, restricted computer software shall be subject to same restrictions set forth in this purchase order/contract;

(v) Disclosed to and reproduced for use by support service successful offerors or their subcontractors, subject to the same restrictions set forth in this purchase order/contract; and

(vi) Used or copied for use in or transferred to a replacement computer.

(3) If the restricted computer software delivered under this purchase order/contract is published and copyrighted, it is licensed to the Government, without disclosure prohibitions, with the rights set forth in subparagraph (c)(2) of this clause unless expressly stated otherwise in this purchase order/contract.

(4) To the extent feasible the successful offeror shall affix a Notice substantially as follows to any restricted computer software delivered under this purchase order/contract; or, if the vendor does not, the Government has the right to do so:

Notice--Notwithstanding any other lease or license agreement that may pertain to, or accompany the delivery of, this computer software, the rights of the Government regarding its use, reproduction and disclosure are as set forth in Government Contract (or Purchase Order) No. _____.

(d) If any restricted computer software is delivered under this contract with the copyright notice of 17 U.S.C. 401, it shall be presumed to be published and copyrighted and licensed to the Government in accordance with subparagraph (c)(3) of this clause, unless a statement substantially as follows accompanies such copyright notice:

Unpublished--rights reserved under the copyright laws of the United States.

Software and Operating system Requirements:

Software (e.g.: image acquisition, manipulation, reconstruction, analysis, display, etc.), including any Off the Shelf commercial Operating System (OS) necessary for operation and maintenance of the system being purchased, are to be provided by the successful offeror. Software and commercial OS provided must be the most recent version, or no older than one version prior to the most recent version. The software and OS updates compatible with the offered system's hardware shall be kept current at no cost to the Government as long as the equipment is in use in VA or other Government agency health facility.

For the purpose of this clause, updates are defined as all modifications to correct or improve system operation and current functions including known remedies for security vulnerabilities. Upgrades, defined as providing additional functions, will be made available for purchase.

1. Revisions or modifications, which include both updates and upgrades, shall be provided at no cost. The successful offeror may restrict added upgrade functions if restriction does not limit existing functions.

1. Modification of software by the Government will not be made without prior consent of successful offeror.

1. Software and commercial OS provided must not be self-canceling, which is interpreted to mean the function of the software will not be stopped due to elapsing time or other condition not identified with original equipment purchase. The prime successful offeror is responsible to ensure any third-party provided software is included in this restriction. No “renewable” licenses or agreements will be entered into by either the Contracting Officer or the using facility.

Service Data Manual:

(a) The successful offeror shall supply two operation/service (maintenance) manuals and digital copies with each piece of equipment.