Attachment A Coatesville Boiler Maintenance Services SOW9-13-2022.docx

Coatesville Boiler Maintenance Services, Inspection, and Repair Performance Work Statement

1.0 Purpose

Boilers and boiler plants are essential to the operation of a VA medical facility by providing steam, space heating, hot water (for sanitation, food production and preparation, infection control), heat for process equipment, and a healthful environment for the delivery of healthcare.

1.1 The Veterans Affairs Medical Center subject to this Performance Work Statement have a requirement for all labor, equipment, parts, maintenance and travel to provide Boiler Preventative Maintenance Services and Safety Device Testing Services.

1.2 Requirements include boiler systems inspection, calibration tuning, and repair services for the main boiler plant. The Contractor will maintain and provide a record of all service activities performed.

1.3 Location and Equipment Description

Coatesville VAMC 1400 Blackhorse Hill Rd Coatesville Pa 19320

Four (4) E Keeleer Water tube boilers and ancillary equipment and the Boiler Plant system and its entirety, located in building 14.

Boiler #1 Manufacturer – E Keeler Model and Capacity – D tube 20000# hr Water Tube Serial # - Typical Operating Pressure – 110 PSI Date of Manufacturer - 1968 Boiler Control Manufacturer – Fireye Model – E110 Burner Description Manufacturer – Faber Burner VP 60 Fuels - Gas/#2Oil

Boiler #2 Manufacturer – E Keeler Model and Capacity – D tube 20000# hr Water Tube Serial # - Typical Operating Pressure – 110 PSI Date of Manufacturer - 1968 Boiler Control Manufacturer – Fireye Model – E110 Burner Description Manufacturer – Faber Burner VP 60 Fuels - Gas/#2Oil Burner Description Manufacturer - Cleaver Brooks Fuels - Gas/#2Oil

Boiler #3 Manufacturer – E Keeler Model and Capacity – D tube 40000# hr Water Tube Serial # - Typical Operating Pressure – 110 PSI Date of Manufacturer - 1968 Boiler Control Manufacturer – Fireye Model – E110 Burner Description Manufacturer – Faber Burner VP 60 Fuels - Gas/#2Oil

Boiler #4 Manufacturer – E Keeler Model and Capacity – D tube 40000# hr Water Tube Serial # - Typical Operating Pressure – 110 PSI Date of Manufacturer - 1968 Boiler Control Manufacturer – Fireye Model – E110 Burner Description Manufacturer – Faber Burner VP 60 Fuels - Gas/#2Oil

2.0 General Requirements

2.1 The Contractor will be responsible for maintaining the boiler inspection or safety device service schedule and coordinating with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) no later than 15 days prior to a required service.

2.2 The Contractor will perform the following services in accordance with the requirements listed in this PWS:

2.2.1 Internal and external boiler system inspections – performed on cold, laid-up boilers, annually (paragraph 3.1 below).

2.2.2 Boiler combustion All boilers twice annually (paragraph 3.2 below)

2.2.2.1 Combustion Testing – Bi-annually

2.2.2.2 Tuning of boiler combustion control systems – performed on hot, operating boilers, Bi-annually.

2.2.3 Deaerator (DA) tank Inspections – services performed on hot, operating tank, annually (paragraph 3.3 below)

2.2.4 Boiler and plant safety device testing – performed during hot, operating boiler condition, Bi-annually (paragraph 3.4 below)

2.2.5 Calibration services (operating systems) – performed immediately prior to combustion tuning, Bi-annually. This service will include all transmitters in the plant. (paragraph 3.5 below)

2.3 Required Inspections and Operations Tests as defined in VHA Directive 1810(1), latest addition, Appendix B.

2.3.1 Required Frequencies are designed for all indicated every 6 months, yearly, and every 6 years.

2.3.1.1 As prescribed by the manufacturer , preventive maintenance (PM) on all boilers, controls, and ancillary equipment.

2.3.1.2 Repairs:

2.3.1.2.1 Deficiencies found during inspections and PM services. Prior to commencement of repairs, contractor must provide proposal to COR and CO review and approval. A separate- line item in this contract will be defined for these services.

2.3.1.2.2 Repairs are defined as unscheduled work to repair or modify a Boiler Plant and ancillary equipment, or to correct recurring system and/or equipment malfunction(s). Testing after repairs shall be performed according to NFPA. The COR’s or designee will witness repair re-testing validation. Contractor shall provide written certification after repairs are complete. This documentation will be provided to COR within 5 days of repair.

2.3.1.2.3 The contractor shall furnish a written estimate of the cost to make necessary alterations. The CO reserves the right to solicit the services of other contractors to correct the issue. The contractor shall be responsible for establishing an effective system for accomplishing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including backlog listing of work to be accomplished. The scheduling system and backlog system shall be available for inspection by the CORs at any time.

2.4 The Contractor will follow the policy guidelines listed here:

2.4.1 Current issue of the National Board Inspection Code, Part RB, In service Inspection of Pressure-Retaining Items Code

2.4.2 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Sections VI and VII, as applicable.

2.4.3 VHA Directive 1810, Boiler and Boiler Plant Operations

2.4.4 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazard Code, latest edition.

2.4.5 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

2.4.6 VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual, 5th edition or most recent edition.

2.5 Inspections will be scheduled and performed during periods when the COR determines that the boilers can be brought off-line, and when the Medical Center Utility Supervisor or his/her designate is available to monitor the inspections.

2.6 To maintain adequate steam service, typically only one boiler per campus is available at a time for servicing and inspection, therefore multiple site visits will be required to get all the boiler inspections completed.

2.7 Services will require the Contractor to perform confined space inspections of the boilers and feed water deaerators. The Contractor must submit to the COR, a confined space safety plan, including confined space certificates of training for those Contractor employees performing the inspections.

2.8 The medical center will comply with any other reasonable Contractor preparation requirement provided the request is submitted in writing to the COR at least two weeks prior to the scheduled inspection date.

2.9 A schedule confirmation for inspection visits for the year will be submitted to the COR, or his designate, within 30 days of award of the contract. The Medical Center reserves the right to alter the schedule as needed to maintain N+1 boiler redundancy.

2.10 Inspection and testing must be conducted and documented as defined in the latest VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual, http://vaww.hefp.va.gov/resources/boiler-safety-device-testing-manual-5th-edition or most recent edition.

3.0 Specific Requirements

3.1 Internal and External Boiler Inspections

3.1.1 The Contractor will perform the following boiler services:

3.1.1.1 Review the boilers’ history, to include:

3.1.1.1.1 ASME stamping

3.1.1.1.2 Burner control and interlock test reports

3.1.1.1.3 Current operational state and overall general condition

3.1.1.1.4 Date of last inspection

3.1.1.1.5 Latest inspection certificate

3.1.1.1.6 National Board registration

3.1.1.1.7 Repair and modification log

3.1.1.1.8 Water testing reports

3.1.1.2 Inspect all boiler components, systems, sub-systems and related parts and equipment for cleanliness, proper installation and operation, code compliance and defects. A separate report will be prepared for each boiler and provided within 5 business days of service completion for this task.

3.1.1.3 Any safety related deficiencies discovered during any inspection or related service activity shall be reported to the COR, or his designate, immediately.

3.1.1.4 Defects include; but are not limited to, improper pressure, leaks, cracks, bulges, blisters, grooving, pitting, sagging, abnormal stress, improper alignment, obstructions, corrosion, wasting, warping, broken or missing parts, improper seating, scaling or flame impingement of the following boiler systems and components:

3.1.1.4.1 Bottom blow-off collection

3.1.1.4.2 Drains

3.1.1.4.3 Drum surfaces

3.1.1.4.4 External parts and surfaces

3.1.1.4.5 Feed water admission

3.1.1.4.6 Foundations

3.1.1.4.7 Gas side baffles

3.1.1.4.8 Gaskets and seals

3.1.1.4.9 Internal surfaces

3.1.1.4.10 Locking seals

3.1.1.4.11 Low water cutouts – mechanical and electrical (disassembled)

3.1.1.4.12 Manways and hand holes

3.1.1.4.13 Nozzles

3.1.1.4.14 Nuts and bolts

3.1.1.4.15 Operation of high-steam pressure cutouts (on hot boiler by raising steam pressure)

3.1.1.4.16 Piping and pipe connections

3.1.1.4.17 Refractory, burner throat, expansion joint and bull ring

3.1.1.4.18 Safety valves

3.1.1.4.19 Seating surfaces

3.1.1.4.20 Soot blowers

3.1.1.4.21 Stays and stayed plates

3.1.1.4.22 Steam separating internals

3.1.1.4.23 Tubes and tube ends

3.1.1.4.24 Valves

3.1.1.4.25 Vents

3.1.1.4.26 Water level gage glass

3.1.1.5 The Contractor will recommend to the COR, or his designate, the use of nondestructive tests when inspection findings indicate the need for such tests to identify any conditions that could potentially impact safe boiler operating conditions.

3.1.1.6 Any required re-inspections will be conducted after corrective actions have been taken. The cost for re-inspections will be paid for under separate purchase agreements.

3.1.2 Prior to each site visit, the Medical Center will prepare the boilers for inspection as follows:

3.1.2.1 Cool boiler to near ambient temperature

3.1.2.2 Open all manways, hand holes and furnace access doors

3.1.2.3 Remove loose materials (waterside and fireside)

3.1.2.4 Place electrical, steam and water lock-out/tag-out

3.1.2.5 Isolate connection piping

3.1.2.6 Provide illumination

3.1.2.7 Perform surface preparation

3.1.2.8 Repair cracked or damaged refractory

3.2 Tuning of Boiler Combustion Control Systems

3.2.1 The Contractor shall provide semi-annual combustion system tuning services on all boilers, for each fuel profile, and provide a record of operating profiles to the Medical Center using the appropriate forms. All boilers will be tuned in the spring (not later than May 31st, and in the fall, not later than November 28.

3.2.2 Testing will be done on natural gas and #2 oil for each boiler. Combustion testing will be conducted up and down the firing range. Starting at low fire, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% of firing range.

3.2.3 O2 calibration on each boiler control will be required before testing.

3.2.4 Contactor will tune boilers to the highest efficiency possible, in conjunction with VA boiler tuning requirements.

3.2.5 Within 30 days of testing completion the contractor will provide a report/spreadsheet and any testing related documents to the V.A. Medical Center showing the readings for natural gas and #2 oil and will include firing rate, gas and oil pressures, boiler model and serial number, date and time, O-2 reading, CO-2, CO-ppm. NOx-ppm, NO-ppm, NO2-ppm, Stack temperature, room temperature, combustion efficiency and any safety issues. Contractor will include any needed data from this task for efficient safety device testing.

3.2.6 The technician will inspect burner, flame pattern and will adjust burner as necessary to optimize the flame pattern.

3.2.6.1 The adjustment should be consistent with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

3.2.6.2 The technician will measure the concentrations in the effluent stream of CO in ppm, by volume, and oxygen in volume %, measured before and after the boiler tune-up.

3.2.6.3 The technician will inspect system controlling the air to fuel ratio, as applicable, and ensure that it is correctly calibrated and functioning properly.

3.2.7 Within 30 calendar days from each tune-up day, the contractor will submit a written report with a copy of technician’s credentials to Contracting Officer’s Representative. The report must be submitted with a cover letter summarizing boiler identification, date tune-ups done, boiler operating mode at the time of tune-up and any concern that the contractor may had during the tune-up.

3.2.8 If a tuning procedure cannot be completed due to system or component malfunction, the report must include the recommended repair actions needed, and a repair cost estimate.

3.2.8.1 Combustion tuning will roll into this contract at the conclusion of previous combustion contract, POP ending 2/27/2023

3.3 Deaerator (DA) Tank Inspections (performed every 5 years)

3.3.1 Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle Test of DA Tank

3.3.1.1 The Contractor shall provide a Level II ASNT-TC-1A Technician to perform wet fluorescent magnetic particle testing on the exposed weld areas of the DA tank.

3.3.1.2 A report documenting the findings will be prepared and submitted to the Engineering Department of the V.A. Medical Center within 5 business days of completion of this task.

3.3.1.3 All transportation, labor equipment and associated costs shall be included in the contract. All work will be done within the applicable confined space rules and guidelines. Vendor shall perform the necessary wire brushing and light grinding to prepare the welds for inspection. However, we are not responsible for repairs to flaws or defects which may be found during the inspections.

3.3.1 Internal Inspection of DA Tank

3.3.1.1 Vendor shall provide a National Board Commissioned Boiler Inspector to inspect the DA tank.

3.4 Boiler and Plant Safety Device Testing

3.4.1 The Contractor will perform boiler plant safety device testing annually in accordance with VHA Directive 1810, Boiler Plant Operations, latest version.

3.4.2 Testing will include all boiler plant auxiliary equipment.

3.4.3 Safety device testing will be performed in accordance with Attachment 1, Boiler and Associated Plant Safety Device Test Manual dated December 2018 or the most recent edition at the time. http://vaww.ceosh.med.va.gov/01HE/Pages/ST_Boiler.plants.shtml

3.4.4 The current safety device testing contract will roll into this contract 7/26/2023

3.5 Calibration services/ Instrument Calibrations (operating systems) of all transmitters in the plant shall be performed immediately IAW 1810 Boiler Plant Directive (Appendix B, page B2) prior to combustion tuning, Bi-annually.

3.5.1 The Contractor shall perform CO and Gas detection system testing, Operation and Calibration. (Item #9 in 1810 Boiler Plant Directive, Appendix B, page B2)

3.5.2 The Contractor shall Calibrate instrumentation, monitoring and controls, devices listed below. (Item #12 in 1810 Boiler Plant Directive, Appendix B, page B2)

3.5.2.1 Boiler instrumentation for all 4 boilers:

3.5.2.1.1 Steam flow transmitter,

3.5.2.1.2 water flow transmitter,

3.5.2.1.3 O2 sensor, Drum Pressure,

3.5.2.1.4 Drum Level,

3.5.2.1.5 Stack Temp,

3.5.2.1.6 Draft Pressure,

3.5.2.1.7 Gas flow,

3.5.2.1.8 Gas Pressure,

3.5.2.1.8 Plant Master Pressure,

3.5.2.1.9 Steam Relief Valve Tuning.

3.5.2.2 Condensate Tank Instrumentation: Tank Temperature, and Tank Level

3.5.2.3 Deaerator Tank Instrumentation: Tank Temperature, Tank Level and Tank Temperature

3.5.2.4 Water Tower Instrumentation: Level

3.5.2.5 Hospital and Nursing Home Instrumentation: Steam Flow

3.5.2.6 Transmitters consist of Differential Pressure, Frequency and Pressure measurement smart devices.

3.6 Additional Repairs and Emergencies:

3.6.1 Repairs during regular working hours as defined in paragraph 4.6.2

3.6.1.1 The Contractor shall provide other repair services on an “as needed” basis, for deficiencies found during inspections which will be determined and requested by the VAMC with a Services Call Order.,

3.6.1.2 The contractor shall be required to provide the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) a detailed cost proposal and/or quote including an itemized breakdown for all labor, parts and materials, as well as a schedule with critical milestones for completing the Services Call Order. The Government reserves the right to obtain these services from a different vendor.

3.6.1.3 The contractor will not commence work until they are provided a written approval from COR / CO via email.

3.6.1.4 A separate line item in this contract will be defined for these services.

3.6.1.5 These coverages shall include emergency services between inspections and work shall occur outside regular working hours as defined in paragraph 4.6.2.

3.6.1.5.1 Emergency services is defined as any corrective maintenance performed to restore equipment to full functional operation. Emergency services to include any work performed outside of normally scheduled maintenance and repair activities and the normal work schedule outlined in paragraph 4.6.2.

3.6.1.5.2 For emergencies: Prior to engaging in service or repair under this paragraph, the contractor shall obtain written approval from the CO (funds are not available) or the Government POC/COR (funds are available). Email is an acceptable form of written approval. Any work performed without CO or COR/Government POC approval shall not be approved for payment and considered and Unauthorized Commitment. The Government reserves the right to obtain these services from a different vendor.

3.7 Contractor Documentation Requirements

3.7.1 The Contractor will provide a record of all inspections, test findings and recommendations utilizing National Forms NB-6, NB-7, or other approved forms.

3.7.2 Any safety related deficiencies discovered during any inspection or related service activity shall be reported to the COR, or his designate, immediately.

3.7.3 Unless otherwise noted in a separate section, reports shall be provided within 90 days of completion of tasks associated with this SOW.

3.7.3 Reports must contain the following information on all boiler systems and components:

3.7.3.1 General condition and a pass or fail grade.

3.7.3.2 Corrective action recommendations for all deficiencies.

3.7.3.3 Sketches and/or photographs as needed or requested to illustrate deficient systems or components requiring service or repair.

3.7.3.4 All test data, including any calculations used.

3.7.3.5 Non-destructive test results, including sketches, where applicable or as requested.

3.7.5 All boiler inspection, testing and calibration activities will be documented and provided to the Medical Center in both hard copy and digital formats.

3.7.6 Hard copy documentation will be maintained in 3-ring binders with spine labeling that includes year of performance and campus location.

3.7.7 Documentation will include:

3.7.7.1 A table of contents in MS Excel

3.7.7.2 MS Excel spreadsheet listing each task by completion date and next due date

3.7.7.3 A copy of the current contract

3.7.7.4 Copies of any required manufacturer’s representative certifications

3.7.7.5 Copies of all employee certifications

3.7.7.6 Contractor’s health and safety plan, including confined space certificates

3.7.7.7 Test and inspection template forms

3.7.7.8 History of all test and inspection forms organized by boiler number

3.8 Combustion Tuning Records Requirements

3.8.1 The Contractor will provide a tuning report for each boiler in MS Excel, format for both “as found” and “post tuning” results for each fuel source, at all fuel curve points.

3.8.1.1 Report is due within 30 days of tuning completion.

3.8.2 Each report must contain the following test result information:

3.8.2.1 Boiler number

3.8.2.2 Fuel source used (natural gas or fuel oil)

3.8.2.3 Ambient air temperature in Fahrenheit

3.8.2.4 Firing rate profile point

3.8.2.5 Hawk oxygen percentage, ambient temperature and stack temperature at each profile point

3.8.2.6 Hawk comparison of percentage of oxygen at each profile point

3.8.2.7 Carbon monoxide PPM at each profile point (must be under 50 PPM)

3.8.2.8 Percentage of carbon dioxide at each profile point

3.8.2.9 Fuel and steam flow at each profile point, for all four fuel profiles

3.8.2.10 Oxygen alarms for all fuel profiles

3.8.2.11 Rate of gas supply to burner, in PSI

3.8.2.12 Rate of gas out of burner regulator, in PSI

3.8.2.13 Gas pressure at burner manifold inches of water

3.8.2.14 Wind box pressure

3.8.2.15 Combustion efficiency

3.8.2.16 PRV operation

3.8.2.17 Calibration record for steam, feed water, gas and oil flow meters

4.0 Contractor Qualifications

4.1 A qualified contractor must have documented knowledge and experience in the design and construction of boiler plants and VA’s standards for construction and testing of safety devices, http://vaww.hefp.va.gov/resources/boiler-plant-tool-list-safety-device-testing

4.2 Contractor shall have demonstrated experience in conducting equipment assessments and performing testing in compliance with the VA safety device testing manual on at least 4 sites within the past 5 years.

4.3 Contractor shall have valid and current certificate from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.

4.4 Contractor shall have a boiler inspector who has qualified for licensure by passing a written examination under the laws, rules, and regulations of a jurisdiction of the State and holds a current State license.

4.5 Contractor shall have boiler inspector who is currently employed as a boiler inspector/testing by a jurisdiction that has adopted and administers one or more sections of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code as a legal requirement, and has a representative serving as a member of the ASME Conference Committee.

4.6 Contractor shall be certified to install, maintain, and repair of Clever Brooks boilers and the ancillary equipment required for the operation of these high-pressure boilers.

4.7 Non-destructive testing:

4.7.1 Contractor’s inspectors must hold a commission from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.

4.7.2 Contractor’s employees have passed any required Pennsylvania sanctioned boiler inspection examinations.

4.7.3 Contractor has adopted and administers one or more sections of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

4.7.4 Contractor has a representative serving as a member of the ASME Conference Committee.

4.7.5 Contractor is underwritten by an insurer licensed and qualified by the state of Pennsylvania to write boiler or pressure vessel insurance policies.

4.7.6 Contractor’s boiler inspectors must hold a Level II, American Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) certification.

4.8 Combustion tuning:

4.8.1 The Contractor’s tuning technicians must be factory authorized and trained by the equipment manufacturer.

4.8.2 Certificates of training for the Hawk ICS must be provided.

4.8.3 Technicians must possess a minimum of five years’ experience with parallel position combustion control systems and fire tube boilers.

5.0 Code References

5.1 VHA requires that certain boiler plant safety devices be provided and requires periodic inspections and tests of boilers/burners and safety devices (VHA Directive 2003-050, “Boiler Plant Operations”). VHA requirements are based on the major codes, but codes are minimum requirements. VHA has some requirements that exceed the codes. These requirements are significant safety enhancements

5.2 Code References:

5.2.1 Devices

5.2.1.1 NFPA 85-2007, “Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code”, Chapter 5.

5.2.1.2 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section 1 – 2007, Part PG.

5.2.2 Inspection/Testing Required

5.2.2.1 NFPA 85-2007, Chapter 4, “Fundamentals of Combustion Systems”, requires: “Operation, set points, and adjustments shall be verified by testing at specified intervals, and the results shall be documented.” Therefore, all devices related to the combustion systems must be periodically tested.

5.2.2.2 Testing of Safety Valves Required – National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors Inspection Code (NB) – 2004, Part RB.

5.2.2.3 Inspection of Boilers and Feedwater Deaerators Required – National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors Inspection Code (NB) – 2004, Part RB.

6.0 Arrival and Departure

6.1 Contractor personnel shall check-in and check-out with the COR or his designated representative immediately upon arrival at the VAMC and prior to the end of each site visit respectively.

6.2 At arrival the contractor shall inform the COR of its work plan for each visit, and at check-out the contractor shall inform the COR of the actual work performed and any other information concerning the safe operations of the equipment.

VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19

1. Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

a. Documentation requirements:

1) If fully vaccinated, contractors shall show proof of vaccination.

i. NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.

2) If unvaccinated, contractors shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test that includes an affiliated telehealth service.

3) Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

4) Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

2. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates.

a. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

3. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.

1. For indefinite delivery contracts: Contractor agrees to comply with VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for any task or delivery orders issued prior to this modification when performance has already commenced.