P02 SOW 06-17-26 draft.pdf

DRAFT

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Create Imaging Center in Stockton

Project #: 612A4-CSI-002

VA Northern California Health Care System at Mather, CA

STATEMENT OF WORK

Create Imaging Center in Stockton

Project 612A4-CSI-002

1. GENERAL INTENTION

A. This Statement of Work (SOW) includes the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, administrative support, and any necessary professional engineering services required for the construction effort described therein.

B. Location of Work: The geographic location for services are the following areas:

Richard A. Pittman VA Clinic– 6505 S. Manthey Road, French Camp, CA.

C. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing systems and structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the construction of a modular imaging center building; one story structure. This shall include, but not limited to, completely preparing site for building operations, all demolition activities and/or removal of existing structures required to perform the work, foundations, superstructure, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, special systems, landscaping and other site improvements as required by the drawings and specifications.

All construction is to be performed in one phase primarily during normal working hours. Limited off-hours premium time is included for noise abatement and utility shutdowns only. Any item(s) to be salvaged by the owner are to be removed by the owner from the site before construction begins. Contractor to provide dumpsters for disposal of construction debris and materials. The construction contractor will be required to submit construction waste debris reports to include weight of construction waste, weight of any recycled materials and the cost for removing construction waste. The construction contractor shall comply with VA Medical Center guidance to ensure Class IV infection controls during the construction. Infection control procedures are shown on the general sheets, appended to this specification and in 01 35 26 SAFETY

REQUIREMENTS.

D. Visits to the site by bidders may be made only by appointment with the Medical Center

Contracting Officer Representative.

E. Offices of Alares Design Group, as Architect Engineers will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

F. All testing shall be by certified testing laboratories subcontracted by the Contractor. The

Government shall not be required to contract testing for any trade.

G. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

H. Contractor to employ a third-party controls engineer to ensure successful integration and commissioning of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, communications, and physical security systems.

I. Comprehensive 3rd party inspections, testing and written reports for all Divisions (paid by the

General Contractor). Contractor shall employ third party inspection consultants to perform all inspections required by this contract. The VA has no inspection capability. Any reference to VA inspections shall be by a third-party inspector qualified to perform the work. Credentials shall be supplied to the VA/AE as required by this contract. All inspections, testing, certifications, and permits are to be paid for by the General Contractor. The VA will not pay for or perform any required inspections. VA inspections are for VA use only, when performed, and do not reduce the inspection burden on the Contractor. Third party inspection services must be submitted for acceptance by the VA after award. Submission to include resumes of inspectors, with alternates, projected days on site, qualifications of inspectors showing similar projects, related portfolio, and description of communication protocol with Owner.

Acceptable 3rd Party inspectors include the following:

Parsons Brinckerhoff http://www.wsp-pb.com/en/WSP-USA/What-we-do-

USA/Services/All- Services-A-Z/Bridge-Engineering/Construction-Inspection/

Booz Allen http://www.boozallen.com

US Army Corps of Engineers http://www.usace.army.mil/ Bureau Veritas http://www.bureauveritas.com/

Stantec http://www.stantec.com/our-work/services/construction-qa-qc-monitoring-inspection- services.html

HDR, Inc. http://www.hdrinc.com/

Gilbane http://www.gilbaneco.com

Minimum inspections required:

Structural concrete, Structural Steel, Welding, Mechanical, Electrical, low voltage systems.

J. Contractor to utilize Procore (or equal web-based application) dedicated for this project for the duration of the contract. Contractor will provide VA access to the site. Contractor will keep this site current and will use it for all submittals, RFIs, exchanging documents, record drawings, electronic file management, meeting minutes, budgets, schedules, photos, and other communication logs for the duration of the contract.

K. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA designated http://www.wsp-pb.com/en/WSP-USA/What-we-do-USA/Services/All-http://www.wsp-pb.com/en/WSP-USA/What-we-do-USA/Services/All-http://www.boozallen.com/ http://www.usace.army.mil/ http://www.bureauveritas.com/ http://www.stantec.com/our-work/services/construction-qa-qc-monitoring-inspection-http://www.stantec.com/our-work/services/construction-qa-qc-monitoring-inspection-http://www.hdrinc.com/ http://www.hdrinc.com/ http://www.gilbaneco.com/

“competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present. CP will have authority letter.

L. Pricing Proposal transparency requirements: this project requires pricing proposals to include breakdown pricing for the General Contractor and all subcontractors. All price proposals, including subcontractor pricing must include a breakdown of pricing per the format included with this specification. Third-party inspections must be included as a line item in the price proposal.

2. STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

Contractor shall construct a new MRI and CT facility at the Stockton VA Clinic, French Camp, CA as required by drawings and specifications. The MRI and CT equipment will be furnished and installed by VA.

This project encompasses the construction of a modular imaging building at the Stockton VA

Facility. The scope includes site preparation, utility integration, and the construction of new MRI and CT imaging building. All work must comply with applicable VA design standards and requirements including the VA Seismic Design Manual H18-8 latest edition.

A. Civil Scope:

1. The contractor shall provide all civil work required to support the installation of the new modular imaging facility. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

a. Site Improvements: Modify existing roadways, parking, and pedestrian access paths to accommodate the new structure and ensure site integration.

b. Utility Connections: Extend and connect fire protection water, storm, and sanitary sewer systems to existing facility services.

c. Utility Relocation:

1) Relocate or modify all existing utilities currently located within the proposed building footprint to ensure clear site preparation.

2) Reroute the existing firewater main to establish a new fire hydrant and Fire

Department Connection (FDC) located to the southeast of the new building.

B. Architectural Scope:

1. The contractor shall provide a new 2,500-square-foot modular imaging facility. The building must adhere to VA design guidelines, creating a patient-centered environment that maximizes operational efficiency and safety.

a. Exterior & Connectivity: The building exterior must harmonize with existing campus architecture. A covered, ADA-compliant walkway shall connect the new facility to the adjacent CBOC.

b. Interior: Interior layout and finishes shall comply with current VA imaging services standards and must harmonize with existing campus architecture.

c. The MRI and CT equipment will be furnished and installed by the VA. The building is currently designed based on the following basis of equipment.

1) The VA selected MRI is Philips – Ingenia Ambition 1.5T X

2) The VA selected MRI Chiller is Haskris – OPC24

3) The VA selected CT is Fujifilm – Scenaria View ≥ V5051

d. The contractor shall coordinate with the VA the final selection of MRI and CT equipment.

e. Programmed Spaces: The facility shall include, but not be limited to, the following functional areas:

1) Administrative and Support Spaces:

a) Waiting (MRI ZONE 1)

b) Reception/Admin

c) Sub Waiting (MRI ZONE 2)

d) Accessible Dressing Room

e) Accessible Toilet

f) Clean Storage

g) Housekeeping

h) IT

2) MRI / Imaging Zones

a) CT Scan Room

b) CT Equipment Room

c) CT Control

d) MRI Scan Room (MRI ZONE 4)

e) MRI Equipment Room

f) MRI Control Room (MRI ZONE 3)

f. The rooms housing the MRI and CT equipment shall be left unfinished which is considered the shell space. The Contractor shall provide metal stud walls and framed openings without sheathing or sheetrock within the shell space. Piping and conduits shall be capped at the delineation of the finished space and unfinished space. The VA will be responsible for completing the unfinished space including the following:

a) The VA shall furnish and install all MRI and CT equipment including all necessary appurtenances.

b) The VA shall provide finishes within Scan Rooms and Associated

Equipment Rooms. This includes flooring, wall finishes, and all ceiling installations within the unfinished space.

c) The VA shall furnish and install all RF and magnetic shielding, including viewing windows and doors, required for MRI and CT within

Scan Rooms, Control Rooms, and Associated Equipment Rooms.

d) The VA will furnish and install piping and conduit within the unfinished space including wiring.

C. Structural Scope:

1. The contractor shall provide all structural work required to support the installation of the new modular imaging facility. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

a. Foundation System: Construct a foundation system to support the modular building and align the finished floor elevation with existing adjacent grades. This includes all necessary subgrade preparation, moisture protection, and waterproofing.

b. Equipment Support: Provide independent or reinforced concrete pads as required by the manufacturer to meet specific structural and vibration-dampening criteria for the MRI, CT, and mechanical equipment. The contractor shall coordinate with the VA to design and provide equipment support for site-specific equipment.

c. Connectivity: Construct the structural support elements for the covered pedestrian walkway connecting the new facility to the existing CBOC building, ensuring proper structural integration at both connection points.

2. The VA will be responsible for the site-specific seismic anchorage/bracing design of all associated MRI and CT equipment (e.g., overhead utilities and equipment in control rooms/equipment alcove).

D. Fire Protection Scope:

1. The contractor shall provide a complete, operational fire protection system for the new modular imaging facility. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

a. System Integration: Extend and connect the fire protection system to the existing campus underground fire main.

b. Riser Installation: Install a code-compliant fire riser, located in the interior of the building as specified in the site utility plan.

c. Monitoring & Notification: Provide and install all necessary fire alarm monitoring devices, including flow switches, tamper switches, and associated signaling equipment to ensure integration with the campus-wide fire alarm control system.

d. Compliance: All fire protection design, materials, and installations must comply with

NFPA standards, local building codes, and VA-specific fire safety requirements.

2. The VA will furnish and install the fire sprinkler system within the unfinished space.

E. Plumbing Scope:

1. The contractor shall provide a complete domestic water distribution system for the new modular imaging facility. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

a. System Integration: Extend and connect new domestic hot and cold-water lines from the existing services within the adjacent CBOC building.

b. Conveyance & Routing: Route all piping through the new covered walkway. All exterior or exposed piping must be appropriately insulated and jacketed to prevent thermal loss and protect against environmental damage.

c. Fixture Support: Provide all necessary piping, valves, and connections to support the sinks, restrooms, and specialized medical equipment as identified in the architectural floor plans.

F. Mechanical Scope:

1. The contractor shall provide a complete mechanical system for the new modular imaging facility. All new equipment must have seismic certification. The scope includes, but is not limited to, the following:

a. Environmental Control & Ventilation: Provide and install HVAC systems designed to maintain temperature, humidity, and air filtration levels within the facility. All equipment and distribution systems must comply with VA design guidelines and ASHRAE standards for healthcare occupancy, ensuring consistent air changes per hour, proper pressure relationships, and air quality control to support the clinical environment. The conditioning and ventilation of the building shall meet the following VA requirements:

b. BAS Integration: The modular building will be connected to the campus building automation system (BAS) The system must be fully compatible and seamlessly integrated into the existing Stockton VA campus-wide Siemens APOGEE BAS network.

Integration shall include all point-to-point verification of sensors, actuators, and alarm monitoring (including critical temperature and humidity alarms for imaging suites) to ensure centralized visibility and control via the campus master control station.

1) The controls contractor for the campus is Siemens:

Joel Davis

(916) 712-7542

Joel.davis@seimens.com

c. The contractor shall furnish and install mechanical equipment within the modular building such as ductwork, piping, air terminal units, diffusers, and grilles.

d. The contractor shall also remain responsible for installation of ductwork routed above the ceilings of the unfinished space.

e. The contractor shall furnish and install mechanical equipment outside the modular building and make connection to the building.

f. The VA shall furnish and install distribution ductwork and diffusers/grilles within the unfinished space however the contractor shall be responsible for commissioning the

HVAC system prior to turnover to the VA.

g. The air flows for shell space specified in the construction documents are for reference.

h. The turnkey contractor shall furnish and install supplemental cooling within the MRI and CT equipment rooms as recommended by equipment manufacturers.

i. The VA will be responsible for furnishing and installing the dedicated MRI Chiller including all necessary piping and appurtenances

j. Pandemic-Ready Operation: The HVAC system shall include the capability to operate in "emergency epidemic mode," providing 100% outdoor air ventilation to the facility. This feature must be easily accessible from the BAS for rapid response in the event of a contagious disease outbreak or other public health emergency.

k. All-Electric Mandate: All heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment shall utilize high-efficiency, electric-driven technology (e.g., air-source heat pumps, electric resistance, or energy recovery). The use of natural gas, propane, or fuel oil is prohibited for any mechanical equipment or associated heating/cooling systems.

G. Electrical Scope:

1. The contractor shall provide a complete electrical system for the new modular imaging facility.

All electrical equipment furnished and installed by the Contractor must have seismic certification in accordance with VA Seismic Manual H-18-8. The scope includes, but is not limited to, the following:

a. Power Distribution: Extend and connect normal and emergency power feeders from the existing adjacent CBOC building. Provide all necessary transformers, distribution panels, and branch circuitry to serve the building, including dedicated circuits for medical imaging equipment (MRI and CT), mechanical/HVAC units, and plumbing systems.

b. Emergency & Critical Systems: Ensure all emergency power systems are integrated with the existing facility’s emergency power supply system (EPSS) to maintain continuity of care for critical imaging services during utility outages.

c. Lighting & Controls: Install a complete LED lighting system, including interior, exterior, and emergency egress lighting. All lighting shall feature energy-efficient controls compliant with current building energy codes and VA sustainability requirements.

d. Mechanical Equipment Power & Integration: Furnish and install all power feeders, disconnects, starters, and branch circuitry required for the operation of mechanical equipment. The contractor shall coordinate with the mechanical contractor to ensure all electrical service characteristics, including motor starters, variable frequency drives

(VFDs), and power-monitoring integration, meet the specific voltage, phase, and amperage requirements for all installed mechanical systems.

e. Imaging Equipment Integration: Coordinate with imaging equipment vendors to ensure electrical service characteristics (voltage, amperage, phase, and transient voltage surge suppression) meet the manufacturer’s requirements for MRI and

CT scanners.

f. Grounding & Shielding: Provide all necessary grounding systems, including specific technical grounding requirements for MRI/CT suites and RF shielding continuity as required by the manufacturer.

g. At the border of the unfinished space, the contractor shall stub out power branch circuits, lighting circuit above each control ceiling space in j-boxes.

h. The contractor shall stub out CT and MRI power conduits from exterior 480V panel to each room.

i. The VA shall furnish and install conductors throughout the unfinished space.

j. The panel should have spare breakers for CT and MRI.

k. The VA shall furnish and install fire sprinkler and fire alarm within the unfinished (shell) space.

l. The VA shall furnish and install nurse call with the shell space.

m. The contractor shall furnish and install nurse call in the public toilet.

H. Telecommunication Scope:

1. The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and integration services for a comprehensive communications and low-voltage system. All installations must meet VA Office of Information and

Technology (OIT) standards and relevant NFPA life-safety requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

a. Campus Integration: Establish a seamless link to the existing telecommunications, data, and security networks within the adjacent CBOC building.

b. Clinical Communication Systems: Provide a fully integrated Nurse Call and "Code

Blue" system, ensuring all alerts are annunciated at the designated campus monitoring stations.

c. Security & Life Safety: Install and commission all required safety systems, including:

1) Public Address (PA) and Mass Notification Systems.

2) Physical Access Control and Video Surveillance (CCTV) systems.

a) The card access system is Sielox

b) The security camera system is Avigilon

3) Security Emergency Call and Duress Alarm systems.

d. Intercom & Program Systems: Furnish and install all required intercom hardware to support facility operations and patient staff communication.

e. Infrastructure & Pathways: Provide all necessary conduit, structured cabling

(Cat6A/Fiber), and termination hardware to support the above systems from the new facility back to the CBOC point of presence (POP)

f. The contractor shall furnish and install the WIFI within the modular building and integrate with the CBOC WIFI system.

I. Fire Alarm Scope:

1. The contractor shall provide a complete, addressable fire alarm and life safety system for the new modular imaging facility. All work must comply with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and

Signaling Code), NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), and VA fire protection design standards. All fire alarm equipment furnished and installed by the Contractor must have seismic certification in accordance with VA Seismic Manual H-18-8. This scope includes, but is not limited to, the following:

a. System Installation: Furnish and install a comprehensive fire alarm control unit (FACU) and all necessary detection/notification devices (smoke detectors, heat detectors, audible/visual alarms) throughout the new facility.

b. Mechanical Interlocks: Provide and install all required duct mounted smoke detectors within the HVAC supply/return ductwork to facilitate automatic system shutdown upon smoke detection.

c. Campus Integration: Extend the fire alarm signaling and notification network to the existing campus Honeywell fire alarm system, with the Point of Presence (POP) located within the adjacent CBOC building.

1) The fire alarm contractor for the campus is Johnson Controls: (916) 294-8800

d. Commissioning & Testing: Perform a full point-to-point verification and system acceptance test. The contractor shall ensure the new system is fully synchronized with the campus-wide master fire alarm system, including successful transmission of all trouble, supervisory, and alarm signals to the central campus monitoring station.

The work shall be completed in a maximum of 365 calendar days (12 months). The expected construction period duration for this building includes all pre-construction activity and post-construction testing, third-party inspections, and commissioning. Contractor shall submit a comprehensive schedule of work in compliance with 01 32 16.15 PROJECT SCHEDULES

(SMALL PROJECTS DESIGN/BID/BUILD); 21 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF FIRE

SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS; 22 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF PLUBMING SYSTEMS; AND 23

08 00 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS. A detailed commissioning plan is required to ensure that all devices are calibrated, programmed, and all graphic displays are accurate and approved by applicable VA staff.

3. SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

4. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The Contractor shall provide a list of personnel to the COR prior to the start of work and after award of the service contract. The list shall contain the full names of employees and telephone numbers and identify the individual(s) who will act/serve as leads or acting in a manager/supervisor role.

B. ID BADGES: All Contractors shall clearly display an identification badge while on VA premises.

The badge shall be visible at all times.

C. Contractor Security Requirements: Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) certification and accreditation requirements do not apply for this contract and therefore a Security Accreditation

Package is not required. At no time will the vendor be in contact or have access to OI&T systems, the VA OI&T network, and/or VA sensitive information.

D. Smoking is prohibited on all VA campuses. Cellular phones and two-way radios are not to be used in emergency rooms, surgical and recovery suites, and within six feet of any medical equipment.

Possession of weapons is prohibited. All enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search by VA Police. Violators of VA rules and regulations may result in a citation (answerable in the United States Federal Court District, not necessarily local district state or municipal court), and/or removal and/or expulsion from VA property.

E. Infection Control: Contractor shall plan to establish and maintain a Level IV Infection Control standard throughout the duration of the construction in conjunction with Plan Sheet:

F. Contractor shall comply with the Federal and State OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens Standard(s).

The Contractor shall ensure:

1. Methods are in place by which all employees are educated as to the risks associated with blood borne pathogens in Health Care facilities.

2. Have policies and procedures in place which reduce the risk of employee exposure to blood borne pathogens.

3. Have mechanisms for employee counseling and treatment following exposure to blood borne pathogens.

4. Provide employees with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and/or clothing such as gloves, caps, gowns, masks, and protective eyewear throughout the performance of this contract.

5. RECORDS MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS

A. Applicability

This clause applies to all Contractors whose employees create, work with, or otherwise handle Federal records, as defined in Section B, regardless of the medium in which the record exists.

B. Definitions

“Federal record” as defined in 44 U.S.C. § 3301, includes all recorded information, regardless of form or characteristics, made or received by a Federal agency under Federal law or in connection with the transaction of public business and preserved or appropriate for preservation by that agency or its legitimate successor as evidence of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other activities of the United States Government or because of the informational value of data in them.

The term Federal record:

1. includes VHA records.

2. does not include personal materials.

3. applies to records created, received, or maintained by Contractors pursuant to their VHA contract.

4. may include deliverables and documentation associated with deliverables.

C. Requirements

1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

2. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

3. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, the Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law.

Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

4. VHA and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of VHA or destroyed except in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage, or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, the Contractor must report to VHA. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

5. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records, or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the [contract vehicle]. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records, and/or equipment is properly protected. The Contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records, and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to VHA control or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand-carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in the [contract vehicle]. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4).

6. The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material, and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and VHA guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

7. The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with VHA policy.

8. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public VHA information that is not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

9. The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act.

10. The VHA owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of this contract. All deliverables under the contract are the property of the U.S. Government for which VHA shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Any Contractor rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through FAR 52.227-20.

11. Training. All Contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with or otherwise handle records are required to take VHA-provided records management training. The Contractor is responsible for confirming training has been completed according to agency policies, including initial training and any annual or refresher training.

[Note: To the extent an agency requires contractors to complete records management training, the agency must provide the training to the contractor.]

D. Flow down of requirements to subcontractors

1. The Contractor shall incorporate the substance of this clause, its terms, and requirements including this paragraph, in all subcontracts under this [contract vehicle], and require written subcontractor acknowledgment of same.

2. Violation by a subcontractor of any provision set forth in this clause will be attributed to the Contractor.