RFQ 36C25926Q0023 Boiler Testing Muskogee VAMC.pdf

RFQ 36C25926Q0023

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

36C25926Q0023 10-15-2025

Orrellius Williams 918-252-8812 10-24-2025

13:00 CDT

36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111

X 100

X

541350

$11.5 Million

N/A

X

Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System Jack C Montgomery VA Medical Center

1011 Honor Heights drive Muskogee OK 74401

36C259

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Service Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page

Boiler Safety Testing & Inspection for Muskogee OK Jack C.

Montgomery VA Medical Center

Please email responses to orrellius.williams@va.gov by date and time in Block 8.

The Offeror in block 17a certifies that:

1. it is an SDVOSB concern, eligible under VAAR subpart 8 subpart 819.7003

2. it remains small for the size standard set for this procurement in block 10 of SF1449

Evaluation of Solicitation:

1. Price

2. Technical Capability

Please see FAR 52.212-2 section of the Solicitation for technical capability requirements.

For consideration please sign Limitations of Subcontracting affirmation on page 32 and return with RFQ.

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36C25926Q0023

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

B.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVAILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

B.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2023)

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

C.4 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.5 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

C.6 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF

COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

C.7 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.8 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2025)

(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (SEP 2023)

E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—REPRESENTATION

AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

E.4 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

E.5 52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)

E.6 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021) .. 49

E.7 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

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 36C259

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300

Greenwood Village CO 80111

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[X] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] After completion of Inspections

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.

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Boiler Safety Testing/Inspection Services Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System

Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center 1011 Honor Heights Drive

Muskogee, OK 74401

This will be a Base with Four possible Option Year(s) Contract.

The contractor shall provide Boiler Safety Testing/Inspection/services and Feedwater Deaerator Tank inspection/services in accordance with the terms and conditions stated within this Performance Work Statement

(PWS). All work shall be coordinated with the Jack C. Montgomery VA Health Care System’s COR. This contract will have a Base Period “Period of Performance” (POP) with four (4) Optional “Periods of Performance” (Options may or may not be exercised). All inspections/testing will be coordinated with the VA Contracting Officer Representative

(COR) before arrival to the facility. Location of Performance:

Jack C Montgomery VA Medical Center 1011 Honor Heights Drive Muskogee OK 74401

1. INSPECTION SERVICES:

a. General:

i. Contractor shall perform combustion analysis and tuning, safety device testing, and boiler inspections on three (3) fire tube boilers as specified within all updated manufacturer specifications and requirements and provide inspections of two (2) feedwater deaerator tanks. Technicians shall have adequate experience, training, and applicable licensing, to perform required preventative maintenance.

ii. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for protection of VAMC personnel, furnishings, equipment and buildings from damage, and shall replace or repair any damage due to work performed under this contract equal to its original construction and finish. Contractor must have adequate insurance protection against negligent work and other forms of liability and follow all federal, state, local, and VA Regulations related to this requirement.

iii. Upon request, contractor shall provide proof of certification attesting that all gauging and Measurement equipment used has been currently calibrated either according to the manufacturer’s specifications or a standard traceable to the

National Bureau of Standards.

b. Introduction:

i. (VA) Jack C. Montgomery medical center has a central high-pressure boiler plant to provide steam for heating and air conditioning, domestic hot water, sterilizing services, and laundry equipment.

ii. The VA has a requirement for:

1. Annual internal and external inspections on three (3) (listed below) high pressure (over 15 psig) steam boilers

2. A semi-annual requirement to perform burner and instrument inspecting, testing, calibrating burners and controls, and annual testing of all safety devices on the three (3) (listed below) high pressure (over 15 psig) steam boilers and two (2) (listed below) deaerator tanks

3. An annual external inspection of two (2) (listed below) feedwater deaerator / condensate surge tanks. Contractor shall provide certified inspectors to be present during inspection

4. A 6-year inspection and magnetic particle testing of welds of pressure vessel interior of the feedwater deaerator tank (listed below). To be completed in base year of contract only.

iii. List of Equipment:

1. Boiler #1 manufactured by: Hurst, Model number: S5-X-500-200 SN:

S2500-200-9

2. Boiler #2 manufactured by: Hurst, Model number: S5-X-500-200 SN:

S2500-200-10

3. Boiler #3 manufactured by: Hurst, Model number: S5-X-500-200 SN:

S2500-200-8

4. Feedwater Deaerator Tank: manufactured by: Wheeler Tank Mfg, Model number: 10ST5 (M), SN: 11572

5. Condensate Tank: manufactured by: Wheeler Tank Mfg, Model number 10ST, SN: 15564

iv. Qualifications of Testing Personnel:

1. Boiler Inspectors shall be a “Qualified Professional Inspector”. Proof of qualification shall be provided to the COR upon request. They shall be versed with and have access to the current versions of “reference materials” defined below. A “Qualified Professional Inspector” is defined as one who possess one or combination of below requirements:

a. A boiler inspector who has a valid commission from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors

(NB).

b. A boiler inspector who has qualified by passing a written examination under the laws, rules and regulations of a jurisdiction of a state.

c. A boiler inspector who is regularly employed as a boiler inspector by a jurisdiction which 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.

d. A boiler inspector who is regularly employed by an insurance company which has been licensed or registered by the appropriate authority of a State of the United States to write boiler or pressure vessel insurance.

v. Combustion Analysis and Safety Device Testing personnel shall be qualified for boiler plant burner, control and instrumentation testing. Proof of qualification shall be provided to the COR upon request. Qualifications include completing at least a one-year trade school and five years successful experience in this field. The experience shall be largely with institutional and industrial boiler plants similar in design to the VAMC plants.

vi. “Reference Materials” are comprised of the latest versions of the below, plus any other materials/manufacture reference materials needed to complete all contract requirements:

1. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

2. ASME B31.1, Power Piping Code

3. ASME CSD-1, Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired

Boilers

4. ANSI/NB-23, National Board Inspection Code

5. NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code

6. VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual, 5th Ed.

7. Utilize National Board Forms NB-6 and NB-7

8. NATIONAL BOARD INSPECTION CODE,

a. Part RB, In-service Inspection of Pressure-Retaining Items,

vii. The testing personnel shall be equipped with portable electronic flue gas analyzers and all other test instruments necessary for the required tests and calibrations, all currently calibrated either according to the manufacturer’s specifications or a standard traceable to the National Bureau of Standards.

c. Inspection and Testing Requirements:

i. At least two weeks’ notice to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is required prior to an inspection. Work cannot be scheduled during heavy steam load periods. Only one boiler at a time can be out of service for the inspection, testing and calibration procedures. Work must be conducted when the COR or his/her representative is available on site to monitor the work. The annual Internal/External Boiler inspections are to be performed in June, July and August. The semiannual tunings are to be performed in September and March. The annual safety device testing is to be performed in March.

ii. The contractor is required to prepare the boilers for inspection by opening, cleaning watersides and firesides, and preparing the boiler for inspection following National Board, ASME, Veterans Administration and industry requirements/guidelines. The contractor will also be required to restore the boiler for service.

iii. Each burner and the burner control, monitoring and safety interlock systems shall be inspected and tested and adjusted as necessary.

iv. VA will have the boilers that are to be serviced prepared for the test personnel upon their scheduled arrival. This includes having the boilers clean of soot and loose scale; fully warmed and at normal steam pressure; steam exhaust silencer system operable; all boiler, burner and fuel train pressure gages and thermometers calibrated; fuel meters in accurate operation (pressure/temperature correction factors provided, if applicable); boiler steam flow, stack temperature and flue gas oxygen instruments operating.

v. VA will comply with any other requirements of the test personnel that are considered reasonable by VA and have been presented in writing at least two weeks prior to the scheduled testing.

vi. The COR or his/her representative will observe the work.

d. Combustion Analysis/Tuning and Safety Device Testing summary of requirements:

i. The inspections, testing, and adjustments shall comply with:

1. The recommendations and requirements of VHA Boiler Plant Safety

Devices Testing Manual.

2. The written recommendations of the equipment manufacturers.

3. The requirements and recommendations of NFPA 85 Boiler and

Combustion Systems Hazard Code including applicable appendices.

4. Burner performance requirements in this document.

ii. A summary of the work is as follows:

1. Review boiler plant log sheets and alarm and trouble reports.

2. Review records that show combustion performance (flue gas oxygen).

3. Perform overall visual inspection of systems. Verify that systems comply with referenced codes and VA requirements stated in this contract.

4. Test the operation and set points of all burner/boiler safety interlock devices. Refer to list below. Record the settings and compare with required settings. Make adjustments as necessary and record the new settings. The operation of a device must result in burner shutdown and/or proper alarm operation.

5. Operate burner(s) on each fuel from low fire to high fire and back to low fire in at least six increments and record combustion performance (flue gas oxygen, carbon monoxide, NOx where applicable), fuel train pressures, atomizing train pressures, burner pressures, stack temperatures, boiler steam output.

6. Compare the combustion performance data with VA requirements (see below) and previous readings. If necessary, make adjustments to the fuel flow and combustion air controllers, control valves and dampers to obtain the required performance. Record the new performance data.

If further work, such as repairs or burner modifications, is needed to correct any problems, provide recommendations to the COR.

7. Verify accuracy of instrumentation listed below. Verify that all devices are properly selected for the application in terms of type, size, set point range, performance, and code approval. Calibrate all instruments that are not within manufacturer’s specifications for accuracy.

8. Immediately inform COR of any recommended repairs, modifications, or safety related problems.

iii. List of interlocks and safety devices to be inspected and tested on each Boiler/Burner/Condensate/DA tank/Plant safety:

1. Low Water alarm on Condensate Tank (LWACT)

2. High Water alarm on Condensate Tank (HWACT)

3. Low Water alarm on DA Tank (LWADT)

4. High Water alarm on DA Tank (HWADT)

5. DA Tank Overflow Drain System (DAODS)

6. DA Tank Safety Valve (DASV)

7. Steam Safety Valve following PRV (SVFPRV)- Deaerator

8. Liquid Relief Valve on Oil Pump Set (LRVOPS)

9. Carbon Monoxide and Combustible Gas Alarms in the Boiler plant.

The Following Items Are to Be performed on Each Boiler

10. Liquid Relief Valve on Economizer (LRVE)

11. Propane Pilot Backup System

12. Low Water alarm and Cutoffs on Boiler (LWA/LWCO/ALWCO)

13. High Water alarm on Boiler (HWAB)

14. Recycle and Non-recycle Steam pressure limit switches (RBSPLS &

NRBSPLS)

15. Steam safety valves on Boiler (SVB)

16. Low Fuel Gas Pressure Cutoff Switch (LFGPCS)

17. High Fuel Gas Pressure Cutoff Switch (HFGPCS)

18. Automatic Fuel Gas Shutoff Valves and Solenoid Vent Valve Seat Leakage (AFGSOV & AFGSVV)-Main Gas Line

19. Automatic Pilot Fuel Gas Shutoff Valves and Automatic Pilot Fuel Gas Solenoid Vent Valve Seat Leakage

(APFGSOV & APFGSVV)

20. Proof of closure on Automatic Fuel Shutoff Valves (POCAFGSOV) –Natural Gas

21. Flame Scanner for main flame out (FSMFO) – Natural Gas

22. Flame Scanner for main flame out (FSMFO) – Fuel Oil

23. Flame Scanner Not Sensing Igniter Spark (FSNSIS)

24. Igniter Timing (IT)

25. Main Flame Ignition Timing (MFIT)

26. Pre-Purge and Post-Purge Timing (PPT)

27. Low Fire Proving Switch (LFPS)

28. Forced Draft Damper Wide-Open Pre-Purge Proving Switch (FDDWOPS)

29. Combustion Air Pressure Switch (CAPS)

30. Purge Airflow Proving Switch (PAPS)

31. Forced Draft Motor Interlock Switches (FDMIS)

32. Outlet Stack Damper Position Interlock Switch (OSDPI)

33. Furnace Pressure Interlock (FPI)

34. Low Pilot Gas Pressure Cutoff Switch (LPFGPCS)

35. Flue Gas Recirculation Damper Interlock (FGRDI)

36. Low Flue Gas Oxygen Level Interlock (LFGOLI)

37. Low Fuel Oil Pressure Cutoff Switch (LFOPCS)

38. High Fuel Oil Pressure Cutoff Switch (HFOPCS)

39. Low Atomizing Media Pressure Switch (LAMPS)

40. Automatic Fuel Oil Shutoff Valves (AFOSV) – for Seat Leakage

41. Proof of Closure on Automatic Fuel Oil Shutoff Valves (POC_AFOSV) – Oil

42. Oil Burner Position Switch (OBPS)

43. Emergency Stop/Panic Buttons (ESPB)

iv. Required burner performance (natural gas and fuel oil):

1. Turndown (ratio of maximum and minimum firing rates): 10/1 8/1 5/1

4/1 (Refer to original burner specification).

2. Achieve, but do not exceed, boiler maximum steam flow output rating. Measure fuel input at minimum and maximum firing rates.

3. Maximum carbon monoxide: 200 parts per million (ppm)

4. Maximum NOx (Nitrous Oxide): _____ (Refer to original burner specification).

5. Flue gas oxygen: 2.5 – 4.2% (Up to 5.2% at loads below 40% of maximum steam output; no upper limit at minimum firing rate; oxygen can be one percentage point higher on oil firing).

6. Flue gas oxygen (low excess air burners): 1.0 – 2.0% (Up to 2.5% at loads below 40% of maximum steam output;

no upper limit at minimum firing rate; oxygen can be one percentage point higher on oil firing).

7. No visible smoke, except on heavy oil fuel maximum opacity is 20%. Comply with local emissions regulations.

8. Flames shall be stable with no pulsations, shall be retained near burner, no blow-off or flashbacks, no constant flame impingement on refractory or water-walls.

e. Boiler Inspections summary of requirements:

i. Annual internal and external inspections are required for each boiler. Internal inspections of the feed water de-aerator pressure vessel are required every six years or more frequently if welding repairs have been performed.

ii. Contractor shall coordinate with COR to schedule an inspection. The Contractor shall ensure coordination and scheduling of any inspection is conducted at least two weeks prior to the intended date of an inspection. Inspections must be scheduled for periods when the VA determines that the boilers that will be inspected internally will not be needed for steam supply and when the COR or his/her designate is available on site to monitor the inspections. To maintain steam service, typically only one boiler at a time will be scheduled for internal inspections per inspection visit.

Thus, multiple visits will be necessary every year to inspect all the boilers internally. The annual Internal/External Boiler inspections are to be performed in June, July and

August.

iii. Feed water de-aerator pressure vessel inspections must be scheduled during periods of low steam demand.

iv. Coordinate the inspection schedule with the COR so that VAMC can have personnel available to monitor the inspections.

v. Boilers scheduled for internal inspection will be prepared by the contractor prior to the scheduled arrival of the Qualified Professional Inspector. This includes cooling the boilers to near ambient temperature and having all man ways, hand holes and furnace access doors open; the boilers cleaned of loose materials waterside and fireside; electrical “lock-out, tag-out” in place; connecting piping isolated; proper illumination provided; compliance with “confined space” access requirements including having safety personnel present in the boiler plant. Similar advance preparations will be made to the feed water de-aerator when it is scheduled for internal inspection.

vi. VAMC will comply with any other requirements of the contractor that are considered reasonable by VAMC and have been presented in writing at least two weeks prior to the scheduled inspection.

vii. The boiler and feed water de-aerator inspections shall comply with the guidelines in the current issue of the

NATIONAL BOARD INSPECTION CODE, Part RB, In-service Inspection of Pressure-Retaining Items, and ASME

Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VI or VII as applicable. In addition to those guidelines, the inspections shall comply with all requirements listed in statement of work.

viii. The inspector must completely enter the internal spaces of the boiler or feed water de-aerator and visually inspect all internal surfaces that can be accessed. Methods for testing safety devices shall comply with VHA Boiler Plant Safety

Device Testing Manual, 5th Edition.

f. Summary of the minimum inspection requirements for boilers:

i. Review the boiler history including: operating conditions, date of last inspection, current inspection certificate, ASME stamping on boiler, National Board registration number, history of repairs and modifications. Review boiler logs, water test reports, and reports on tests performed on the burner controls and interlocks.

ii. Assess the external parts of the boilers and boiler accessories and piping and valves for safety, accessibility, proper maintenance and operation, cleanliness, and compliance with codes.

iii. Inspect for evidence of leakage of combustion gases or fluids, externally and internally, including all gaskets.

iv. Inspect foundations for signs of stress such as cracking or movement.

v. Inspect boilers externally and internally for defects including bulges, blisters, cracks, wasted or eroded material, warping, general corrosion, grooving and pitting, damaged insulation.

vi. Inspect all accessible internal surfaces for waterside and fireside deposits, including scaling, sediment, debris, carbon deposits.

vii. Examine all stays and stayed plates.

viii. Inspect gas side baffles.

ix. Inspect internal drum surfaces and steam separating internals.

x. Inspect tubes, tube ends and tube alignment. Check for sagging tubes.

xi. Set combustions for boilers number one, two, and three, on natural gas and number two oil.

xii. Test all safety devices and perform annually required accumulation tests on boilers one, two and three.

xiii. Verify that all nozzles of internal piping such as feed water admission and bottom blow off collection are clear with no obstructions.

xiv. Inspect seating surfaces of man ways and hand holes.

xv. Check that boiler structure is plumb and level with no excessive deformations.

xvi. Check for missing items such as bolts and nuts.

xvii. Examine all valve and pipe connections to the pressure vessel.

xviii. Inspect refractory including burner throat, expansion joint, bull ring, furnace seals, furnace walls and floor.

xix. Verify proper alignment of burner assembly.

xx. Inspect furnace for evidence of flame impingement.

xxi. Test operation of water level gage glass.

xxii. Perform mechanical and electrical inspection of disassembled low water cutouts. After reinstallation, test operation to the extent possible. Test low water cutouts on hot boilers by lowering water level gradually.

xxiii. Verify that steam pressure gage is properly calibrated.

xxiv. Test operation of high steam pressure cutouts on hot boilers by raising steam pressure.

xxv. Inspect safety valve installations and verify that the valves have proper capacity and set pressure and valves, drains and vents are properly installed.

Verify that valve locking seals are not broken. On boilers that are hot, perform an operation test under pressure to confirm operation at proper set pressures. Operate boiler with burner at high fire to verify adequate steam flow capacity of the safety valves (“accumulation test”).

xxvi. Inspect piping connected to the boilers for evidence of leakage, provision for expansion, provision of adequate support, proper alignment, and evidence of detrimental conditions.

xxvii. Inspect piping to the water column, low water cutoffs and alarms, gage glass. Verify that interior of piping is clear of obstructions.

xxviii. Inspect valves on boiler feed water, blow down, drain and steam systems.

xxix. Perform service and Calibration of boiler instrumentation and controls.

xxx. Provide recommendations for non-destructive testing when the inspections indicate that this is necessary to assure continued safety and reliability under current operating conditions.

g. Summary of the minimum inspection requirements for Feed water Deaerators:

i. Review the feed water de-aerator history including operating conditions, date of last inspection, current inspection certificate, ASME stamping, National Board registration number, materials of construction, extent of post weld heat treatment, history of repairs and modifications.

ii. Assess the external parts of the feed water de-aerator and accessories and piping for safety, accessibility, cleanliness, proper operation, and compliance with codes.

iii. Test hazardous gas monitoring system.

iv. Inspect for evidence of leakage.

v. Note feed water de-aerator pressure gage and thermometer readings and verify gage and thermometer accuracy.

vi. Inspect safety valve installation and verify that the valves have proper set pressure and capacity and are properly installed. Perform an operation test under pressure to confirm operation at proper set pressures. Verify that the deaerator can safety withstand the test pressure prior to testing the valve(s) insitu.

vii. Verify that non-condensable gas vent line is open and proper orifice is provided to permit venting of gases.

viii. Inspect support structures for proper integrity and allowance for thermal expansion.

ix. Internal Inspections

1. Visually inspect all visible pressure vessel surfaces for corrosion, material thinning, deposits, and weld cracking.

2. Inspect spray nozzles and trays.

2. SCHEDULING ARRANGEMENTS:

Except by special alternative arrangement, scheduled work will be performed only during VAMC’s normal working hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding federal holidays). Contractor shall schedule all work within 1 week of contract award, approved by VA COR. Vendor shall provide at least two weeks’ notice to the

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to performing the work. Work cannot be scheduled during heavy steam load periods. Only one boiler at a time can be out of service for the inspection, testing, and calibration procedures. Work must be conducted when the COR or his/her designate is available on site to monitor the work.

Check in/out procedures: Prior to commencement of and immediately after each service visit, the contractor and/or contractor’s authorized repair technician must check in and out with the VAMC Boiler Plant staff. Due to heightened security requirements, the contractor and/or contractor’s authorized service representative will be required to wear an

ID Badge which will be signed for upon arrival and turned in when leaving.

3. FEDERAL HOLIDAYS:

Federal holidays are any calendar days designated by statute or executive order as federal holidays. Federal holidays consist of New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas.

4. DOCUMENTATION:

Contractor shall use the documentation provided by the Boiler plant with individual service reports, which describes the inspection services performed on the equipment. Examples of these are as follows:

5. Cover Sheet

• Table A.3.1 Basic Information

• SITE INFORMATION

• VISN 19

• VA Medical Center Location JCMVA MUSKOGEE OKLAHOMA

• Contact Information

• Phone

• Email

• Evaluators

• Date

• BOILER DESCRIPTION

• Boiler #

• Manufacturer

• Model and Capacity

• Serial #:National Board #

• Typical Operating Pressure

• Design Pressure

• Date of Manufacture

• BOILER CONTROL DESCRIPTION

• Manufacturer

• Model

• Date of Manufacture

• BURNER DESCRIPTION

• Manufacturer

• Model #

• Fuels

• Date of Manufacture

• Appendix A.4. REQUIRED CERTIFICATION

A VA compliant test report must contain the completed certification shown in section 1.3.2 on the first page following the cover page of the test report.

6. Required certification

1.3.2 REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS FOR EACH SAFETY DEVICE TEST REPORT

A VA compliant test report will contain the following certification on the first page following the cover page of the report.

I certify that I have properly tested all applicable safety devices listed in this report for boiler #______and its associated equipment and I certify that all of these tests confirm that every device tested “passed” as defined by the following question: Did the device fail or pass the 3 question criteria?

PRINTED NAME SIGNATURE DATE

___________________ ___________________ Position Title

Company

OR

I certify that I have properly tested all applicable safety devices listed in this report for boiler #______ and its associated equipment and I certify that some of these tests failed as defined by the following question: Did the device fail or pass the 3 question criteria? More details of these failures are given in Appendix F (Comments on each individual test)

PRINTED NAME SIGNATURE DATE

___________________ ___________________ Position Title

Company

7. Checklist

** MEASURMENTS TAKEN FROM THE PRIMARY SIGHT GLASS **

Checklist for Low Water Alarm and Cutoffs on Boiler

(LWA/LWCO/ALWCO)

(For Steam Boiler System only)

Item Make Float / Probe

LWA Warrick Probe

LWCO Warrick Probe

ALWCO McDonnell Miller Float

*An Independent shunt (bypass) switch is required to be installed for each LWCO

*The VA requires one float and one probe low water cutoff. No automatic re-start after a low water cut out is allowed by the VA.

*Visible separation of water level in sight glass between all alarms is required. Water level in sight glass is required to be visible for all alarms and cutouts.

• IN PERFORMING TEST NEVER LET WATER LEVEL LEAVE SIGHT GLASS!!!

NOTE: OUR BOILERS – PRIMARY IS ON LEFT SIDE FACING FRONT OF BOILER,

SECONDARY IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE FACING FRONT THE

BOILER

• Drain sight glass without draining alarm column. Quickly close drain valve. Water level should quickly rise in sight glass indicating good communication with boiler.

• If poor communication, clean lines and begin with the step above.

• With boiler in manual at low fire, close the feedwater valve to generate a slow drain. You may “crack” the blowdown valve but do not exceed a drain rate of 1 inch per minute. Use water level in sight glass to observe alarm point. The alarm should sound first.

• Continue to drain until the primary cutoff activates.

• If shunt (bypass switch) exists, verify that it ONLY isolates the LWCO.

• Shunt (use bypass switch) the primary cutoff, restart the boiler, and set up drain as described above until the secondary cutoff activates..

Result Y/N Water Level

Correct installation including shunts?

Did the LWA work correctly? Record Level.

Did the Primary cutoff work correctly? Record Level.

Did the secondary cutoff work correctly? Record Level

Was the alarm point above the primary and secondary cutoff point?

Did the device fail or pass the 3 Question Criteria (section 1.3.1)?

Pass Fail If boiler is to be operated with failed safety device, a properly approved ISM is required.

Describe safety device failure/remedy in Appendix F.

8. Comments

COMMENTS ON EACH INDIVIDUAL SAFETY TEST

Use the spaces below each test title to discuss the test results.

Liquid Relief Valve on Oil Pump Set (LRVOPS)

Liquid Relief Valve on Economizer (LRVE)

Control Air Pressure Interlock (CAPI)

Propane Pilot Backup System

Carbon Monoxide and Combustible Gas Alarms in the Boiler Plant

Outside Air Damper Alarm (OADA)

Low Water Alarm and Cutoffs on Boiler (LWA/LWCO/ALWCO)

High Water Alarm on Boiler (HWAB)

a. Furnish report within one week of each facility inspection in “Microsoft Word” format by email to the COTR and to the VA Headquarters office designated. Provide hard copies of tuning data sheets from the locally provided template and flue gas analyzer “strip” printouts to the COTR within one week of visit.

b. All safety-related deficiencies shall be immediately reported to the COTR, Boiler Plant Supervisor and/or Chief

Engineer during the inspection visit.

9. Tuning data sheet sample:

BURNER AND COMBUSTION CONTROLS SET UP DATA

PROJECT: VA Muskogee BOILER: Hurst Trim 50%

LOCATION: BURNER: Faber Burner 3% correction for O2 & Nox

BOILER NUMBER: CONTROLS: Hays Cleveland

FUEL: #2 Fuel Oil Date

Start Time

FIRING RATE End Time

Percent Firing (%) Min 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Plant Temperature Noise Le boiler eff Boiler Pa combined eff Front of fgr Office

Boiler Pressure Header

Boiler Pressure Boiler

FLOW RATES

Steam Flow (lb/hr)

Oil Flow (GPH)

Fuel Valve Position (% Open)

FD Fan Damper Position (%Open)

% Oxygen (In-Situ Analyzer)

VFD Position (Cmd/Hz)

PRESSURES @ BURNER

Oil Supply Pressure (pre regulator PSIG)

Oil Press. to Burner (post regulator PSIG)

Oil Nozzle Pressure (PSIG)

Atomizing Pressure at Nozzle

EXHAUST GAS ANALYZER READINGS

% Oxygen (% Vol)

%Excess Air

Carbon Monoxide (ppm)

Carbon Dioxide (% Vol)

Nitrogen Oxides (ppm) comb eff mix air temp stack outlet temp

TEMPERATURE PROFILE

BFW Temp @ Econ Inlet (F)

BFW Temp @ Econ Out (F)

Flue Temp @ Econ In (F)

Flue Temp @ Econ Out (F)

Ambient temp

Outlet Damper Position

FEEDWATER

Water KPPH

STATIC PRESSURE SUMMARY

Windbox Pressure (inH2O)

Furnace Pressure (inH2O)

Blr Outlet Pressure (inH2O)

Econ Out Pressure (inH2O)

Analyzer Used: COMMENTS0-100% data collection

Plant Pressure

Calibration Due:_____________

10. PROTECTION FROM DAMAGE:

Contractors shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for protection of VA HCS personnel, furnishings, equipment and buildings from damage, and shall replace or repair any damage due to work performed under this contract equal to its original construction and finish.

11. RESPONSE REQUESTS:

Contractor shall only respond to requests for service from VA HCS CO or COR. If service is requested from any other source the Contractor is to advise the caller of this requirement and refuse to respond. Any billing resulting from unauthorized service will not be paid by the government.

12. CHECK IN/OUT PROCEDURES:

Prior to commencement of, and immediately after each service visit, the Contractor or his authorized repair technician must check in and out with the VA HCS COR (during normal working hours). Contractor will be required to obtain contractor badges provided by the VA HCS.

13. LIABILITY INSURANCE: Contractor must provide this VA HCS with written confirmation that Contractor has adequate insurance protection against negligent work and other forms of liability. The nature and level of protection must be acceptable to this VA HCS.

B.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVAILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

Boiler Safety Testing & Inspection

VA Medical Center

Muskogee OK 74401

CONTRACT PERFORMANCE MONITORING:

Monitoring of contractor’s performance shall be demonstrated through Direct Observation. The

COR and/or the alternate COR shall be the VA official responsible for verifying contract compliance. After contract award, any incidents of contractor noncompliance as evidenced by the monitoring procedures shall be forwarded immediately to the Contracting Officer.

CONTRACTOR MONITORING BY SERVICE: (QASP)

At the time of contract award, the Contracting Officer will appoint a COR and the alternate COR to assist with the contract monitoring requirements. The COR (and alternate COR if appointed) will monitor such items as quality of service, timeliness of performance, customer service, cost control, and business relations. The COR will ensure that services are performed and be responsible for handling service-related requirements necessary for patient care, the Mission of

VHA.

The services provided will be monitored through a variety of mechanisms, including but not limited to:

Observation

Random Inspection of services provided

The Government may evaluate the quality of professional and administrative services provided; but retains no control over the medical, professional aspects of services rendered (e.g., professional judgments, diagnosis for inspections and/or testing methods), in accordance with FAR 37.401(b).

The delegated COR (and/or alternate COR) will notify the Contracting Officer of any non-compliance immediately upon his/her gaining knowledge of any such situation or incident. Initial communication may be communicated by telephone. After such communication, the COR (and/or alternate COR) will provide a written/electronic statement to the contracting officer along with any supporting documentation regarding the performance failure noted.

A summary evaluation of the contractor performance will be forwarded to the contracting officer annually prior to exercising any option year(s) and could affect positive CPARS (Contract

Performance Assessment Reporting System) or other Past Performance Ratings.

B.4 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3.00 EA __________________ __________________

Annual Internal & External Inspections and Safety Device Testing on 3 Steam Boilers Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541350 - Building Inspection Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H945 - Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection - Plumbing, Heating, and Waste Disposal Equipment

6.00 EA __________________ __________________

Semi-Annual Burner Tuning on 3 steam boilers Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541350 - Building Inspection Services

1.00 EA __________________ __________________

Annual Inspection & Testing, IAW PWS, of Feedwater Deaerator tank Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541350 - Building Inspection Services annual Inspection & Testing, IAW PWS, of Condensate Tank Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-01-2025 POP End: 10-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541350 - Building Inspection Services

Boilers Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541350 - Building Inspection Services

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541350 - Building Inspection Services

Annual Inspection & Testing, IAW PWS, of Feedwater Deaerator tank Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541350 - Building Inspection Services

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2026 POP End: 10-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541350 - Building Inspection Services

Boilers Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541350 - Building Inspection Services

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541350 - Building Inspection Services

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541350 - Building Inspection Services

Contract Period: Option 2

POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541350 - Building Inspection Services

Boilers Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541350 - Building Inspection Services

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541350 - Building Inspection Services

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541350 - Building Inspection Services

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541350 - Building Inspection Services

Boilers Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2029

POP End: 10-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541350 - Building Inspection Services

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541350 - Building Inspection Services

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541350 - Building Inspection Services

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541350 - Building Inspection Services

GRAND TOTAL __________________

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.

3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

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