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STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

36C26123Q1038 08-09-2023

Pablo S. Cunanan 808-539-1314 08-22-2023

4:00 PM PDT

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21) 711 Kapiolani Blvd Suite 200 Honolulu, HI 96813

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238220

$19 Million

N/A

"See Delivery Schedule"

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21)

Honolulu HI 96813

FMS VA-9(101) Financial Services Center

PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

866-372-1141 vafscenterprisesupport@va

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VA HVAC Maintenance and Repairs, Northern California Veterans Affairs Health Care System in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW), Period-of-Performance: Base Year: 10/01/2023 - 09/30/24 plus four one-year option periods.

Offerors must be registered and "Verified" as an SDVOSB concern in https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ on the date quotes are due and at time of award.

Offerors shall follow the submission instructions in FAR Provisions 52.212-1 and 52.212-2, and their addendums.

Failure to follow the instructions will result in unfavorable evaluation and may not be considered for award.

The applicable wage determinations are:

WD No. 2015-5623 Rev. No. 21 Dated 07-27-2023 WD No. 2015-5631 Rev No. 19 Dated 07-25-2023 WD No. 2015-5655 Rev. No. 17 Dated 12-27-2022

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Pablo S. Cunanan

36C26123Q1038

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 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

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) ...49

C.4 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.5 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

C.6 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

C.7 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.8 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.9 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.10 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ..56

C.11 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.12 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JUN 2023)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)

E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.4 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E.5 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.7 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(OCT 2018)

E.8 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

E.9 VAAR 852.239-75 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2023)

E.10 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998)

E.11 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

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 36C261 Pablo S. Cunanan, Contracting Officer

VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21)

Honolulu, HI 96813

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

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [] Monthly in arrears

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.

• Tungsten e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

• Tungsten e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com

• FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

• FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2.00 YR __________________ __________________

Semi-Annual Maintenance Services for 45 Chillers in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Provide breakdown of the unit price per chiller $__________.

See attached VA HVAC Equipment Details List Spreadsheet.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J041 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment

1.00 YR __________________ __________________

Annual Maintenance Services for 45 Chillers in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Provide breakdown of the unit price per chiller $__________.

See attached VA HVAC Equipment Details List Spreadsheet.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J041 - Maintenance, Repair,

1.00 EA __________________ __________________

Repair and Emergency Services in accordance with the

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Not-to- Exceed amount (NTE) of $100,000.00. This amount can only be changed by a written modification to the contract by the Contracting Officer.

Any repairs or emergency services estimated to exceed 32 hours will be considered out-of-scope for this contract. As such, estimates for emergency repair must be submitted to COR and approved by the COR prior to performance.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J041 - Maintenance, Repair, Semi-Annual Maintenance Services for 45 Chillers in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Provide breakdown of the unit price per chiller $__________.

See attached VA HVAC Equipment Details List Spreadsheet.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J041 - Maintenance, Repair, with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Provide breakdown of the unit price per chiller $__________.

See attached VA HVAC Equipment Details List Spreadsheet.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J041 - Maintenance, Repair, Performance Work Statement (PWS) Not-to- Exceed amount (NTE) of $100,000.00. This amount can only be changed by a written modification to the contract by the Contracting Officer.

Any repairs or emergency services estimated to exceed 32 hours will be considered out-of-scope for this contract. As such, estimates for emergency repair must be submitted to COR and approved by the COR prior to performance.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J041 - Maintenance, Repair, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Provide breakdown of the unit price per chiller $__________.

See attached VA HVAC Equipment Details List Spreadsheet.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J041 - Maintenance, Repair, with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Provide breakdown of the unit price per chiller $__________.

See attached VA HVAC Equipment Details List Spreadsheet.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J041 - Maintenance, Repair, Performance Work Statement (PWS) Not-to- Exceed amount (NTE) of $100,000.00. This amount can only be changed by a written modification to the contract by the Contracting Officer.

Any repairs or emergency services estimated to exceed 32 hours will be considered out-of-scope for this contract. As such, estimates for emergency repair must be submitted to COR and approved by the COR prior to performance.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 10-01-2025 POP End: 09-30-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J041 - Maintenance, Repair, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Provide breakdown of the unit price per chiller $__________.

See attached VA HVAC Equipment Details List Spreadsheet.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J041 - Maintenance, Repair, Annual Maintenance Services for 45 Chillers in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Provide breakdown of the unit price per chiller $__________.

See attached VA HVAC Equipment Details List Spreadsheet.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J041 - Maintenance, Repair, Performance Work Statement (PWS) Not-to- Exceed amount (NTE) of $100,000.00. This amount can only be changed by a written modification to the contract by the Contracting Officer.

Any repairs or emergency services estimated to exceed 32 hours will be considered out-of-scope for this contract. As such, estimates for emergency repair must be submitted to COR and approved by the COR prior to performance.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 10-01-2026 POP End: 09-30-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J041 - Maintenance, Repair, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Provide breakdown of the unit price per chiller $__________.

See attached VA HVAC Equipment Details List Spreadsheet.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J041 - Maintenance, Repair, with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Provide breakdown of the unit price per chiller $__________.

See attached VA HVAC Equipment Details List Spreadsheet.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J041 - Maintenance, Repair, Performance Work Statement (PWS) Not-to- Exceed amount (NTE) of $100,000.00. This amount can only be changed by a written modification to the contract by the Contracting Officer.

Any repairs or emergency services estimated to exceed 32 hours will be considered out-of-scope for this contract. As such, estimates for emergency repair must be submitted to COR and approved by the COR prior to performance.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 10-01-2027 POP End: 09-30-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J041 - Maintenance, Repair, GRAND TOTAL __________________

Summary:

Period of Performance Amount

Base Period – October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024 $

Option Period One – October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025 $

Option Period Two – October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026 $

Option Period Three – October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027 $

Option Period Four– October 1, 2027 - September 30, 2028 $

Aggregate Amount (Base Period + Four One-Year Option Periods = 5 Years)

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SECTION 1

General Terms and Conditions: The terms and conditions contained in this section are applicable to all services for chiller systems located at all five locations identified in Section D Attachment VA HVAC Equipment Details List spreadsheet, unless otherwise stated in the specific subparagraphs on each locations equipment. Refer to Section D Attachment VA HVAC Equipment Details List spreadsheet to all VA equipment associated with this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1.1 Condition of Equipment:

Site tours of Martinez Outpatient Clinic, Mare Island Outpatient Clinic and Fairfield Outpatient Clinic (Travis Air Force Base) facilities can be scheduled by contacting Noah Helsabeck at 925- 372-2547. The site tour is subject to the availability of VA personnel to accompany and guide the tour. There is no guarantee of VA personnel availability.

Site tours of the Sacramento Facilities (Sacramento Medical Center and McClellan Outpatient Clinic) can be scheduled by contacting Marty (Cleon) Thompson at 916-843-7178. The site tour is subject to the availability of VA personnel to accompany and guide the tour. There is no guarantee of VA personnel availability.

1.2 Maintenance Services:

Maintenance Services includes Preventative Maintenance (PM) (paragraph 1.3), Repair Maintenance (RM) (paragraph 1.4), Emergency Service (ES) (paragraph 1.5), and Call Back Service (CB) (paragraph 1.6).

Notwithstanding any term(s) to the contrary, the Contractor is responsible to perform all PM and CB services, at no additional cost to the Government.

Whether a specific maintenance service is a PM, RM, ES, or CB service will determine financial liability for the associated costs. Such determination will be made by the Contracting Officer (CO) based on available facts and evidence. If the Contractor disagrees with the determination of the CO, the Contractor has specific remedies available under the terms of the contract.

Failure 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 FAR clause 52.233-1, Disputes. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

1.3 Preventative Maintenance (PM):

Contractor shall supply all labor, tools, parts, material, equipment, supervision, and transportation necessary to perform complete Preventative Maintenance inspection and service of all items as identified in Attachment 1during the contract period.

The PMs shall be performed in accordance with the terms and conditions, chart and tables contained herein, and the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance procedures.

It is the sole responsibility of the service Contractor to schedule and perform all preventative maintenance inspections at the intervals specified, at a time mutually agreeable with the COR or his Engineering designee. The Department of Veterans Affairs does not assume any responsibility for reminding the service Contractor that a preventive maintenance inspection is due to be performed.

The Contractor shall provide out-of cycle PM services, as required, which may consist of calibration, cleaning, oiling, adjusting, replacing PM parts, and maintaining the equipment, including all intervening calls necessary between regularly scheduled PMs at no additional cost for parts or labor, including providing documentation (see paragraph 1.10).

For ‘Within Scope Parts’, the Contractor is responsible for paying for all normal PM parts and fluids (including batteries and PM parts shipping expenses).

‘Out of Scope Parts and Labor’ is defined as labor, parts and/or materials required for other than a PM or CB service. The cost of ‘Out of Scope Parts and Labor’ will be borne by the VA.

Contractor shall obtain Contracting Officer (or an authorized designee) authorization and a separate Purchase Order number before performing any repair work and/or purchasing replacement parts considered ‘Out of Scope Parts and Labor’ in reference to this PWS. The cost of ‘Out of Scope Parts’ will be based on the Contractor’s actual cost of the item less any discounts received by the Contractor on those parts and fluids, plus shipping charges.

1.4 Repair Maintenance (RM):

A. Unscheduled Maintenance and Repairs:

a. Unscheduled maintenance and repairs are defined as any work that is requested and authorized by the government that is within the scope of this contract’s related work but in addition to the contract requirements. The intent is to remain in compliance with all regulatory guidance prescribed in this scope of work. After performing applicable inspections, if Contractor detects any work of this nature, the Contractor will immediately report it to the COR, but work shall not be performed until the Contractor and the CO or COR, as appropriate, have reached an agreement on the price to accomplish the required repairs. Work shall be performed immediately, if necessary (i.e., an emergency), although typically, a 48-hour notice will be given by the CO or COR.

b. Upon receipt of an Unscheduled Maintenance and Repairs request, the Contractor shall assess the requirement and prepare a quote with a statement of work and provide to the COR within 30 calendar days of the government request.

c. Unscheduled Maintenance and Repairs shall be approved in accordance with the terms of the contract before work may proceed. Upon approval, the Contractor shall work with the COR to assign a priority and required completion date to the work. Work shall generally be performed during normal business hours Monday – Friday, excluding Federal Holidays, and be completed in accordance with terms of the Statement of Work under which the work was awarded.

d. The contract value of Unscheduled Maintenance and Repairs will be approved in writing by the COR or CO who will approve billing against this CLIN. The entire contract value of Unscheduled Maintenance and Repairs may not be expended in an annual contract period if the funds are not required in the execution of the contract work.

e. Any repairs or emergency services estimated to exceed 32 hours will be considered out-of-scope for this contract. As such, estimates for emergency repair must be submitted to COR and approved by the COR prior to performance.

1.5 Emergency Services (ES):

A. Emergency Service calls are service calls, necessitated by damage to equipment caused by actions of Government employees, actions of other Government Contractors (e.g. PG&E, or other utility providers), and/or acts of nature or forces beyond the control of the Government (such as floods, tornadoes, acts of Terrorism, etc.).

B. ES Services including all parts, fluids and direct Contractor labor are costs not covered under normal repair maintenance. ES are limited to components of the HVAC system and do not include HVAC upgrades or replacement of complete HVAC systems. When requested by the CO or COR, Contractor shall evaluate the extent of the required repair and provide the Government with a cost estimate (parts and labor to be included). Contractor shall note that all proposals are subject to negotiation. The Government shall pay the Contractor shipping costs, labor costs, and the actual cost of the parts and/or fluids less any discounts received by the Contractor on the supplied parts and fluids. Contractor shall note that prior to purchasing parts and/or performing the RM, Contractor must obtain written approval by the Contracting Officer (or an authorized designee) and a separate Purchase Order number. Contractor shall provide the Government documentation upon ES service completion (see paragraph 1.10).

1.6 Call Back Service (CB):

Call Back Services is a service call, which is required due to incomplete repairs by Contractor.

The Contractor shall provide such service calls as required, at no cost to the Government, and provide documentation upon completion (see paragraph 1.10).

1.7 Response Time/Days and Hours of Work:

A. Days and Hours of Work: RM, ES, and CB services required in the PWS shall be performed on an “on call” basis. Contractor shall respond (on-site physical response) to these service calls and proceed with the service without undue delay within three (3) hours after being notified, twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, (365) days a year.

B. PM inspections shall be performed Monday thru Friday, between 8 AM and 4 PM at a time agreed upon by the Government. The Contractor shall notify the COR or his Engineering Designee at least (48) hours in advance of all preventive maintenance visits. VA Engineering contact information shall be provided to the Contractor upon contract award.

C. The Contractor phone number for the VA to call to initiate all maintenance service at all sites noted in Appendix A shall be provided to the VA within 10 business days of contract award.

1.8 Competency and Conduct of Personnel Servicing Equipment:

A. All Contractor service technicians must be fully trained and with at least three years of relevant experience. Technicians shall have received any necessary training or certifications to perform tasks associated with this PWS to the standards detailed therein.

B. The successful Offeror must have an established business, with an office and associated half/full-time staff. The associated staff shall include two (2) "Fully Qualified" service technicians and a one (1) "Fully Qualified" service technician who will serve as the backup.

C. "Fully Qualified" is determined based upon documented training and experience in the field.

For training, the service technician must have successfully completed a formalized training program for the equipment identified in Appendix A. For field experience, the service technician must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience with respect to maintenance and repair service on equipment in Appendix A.

D. All work shall be performed by "Fully Qualified" competent service technicians.

E. The Contractor shall submit as part of their proposal written assurance of the competencies of their personnel and provide credentials of their “Fully Qualified” service technicians. The Contracting Officer (CO) may request training certificates or credentials from the Contractor at any time for any personnel who are servicing or installing any VA equipment. The CO, or their authorized designee, may authenticate the training certifications.

F. The CO and/or the COR specifically reserve the right to reject any of the Contractor's personnel and refuse them permission to work on the VA equipment.

G. The Contractor and Contractor service technicians shall always be professional and courteous to all VA Staff, patients, and other VA Contractors. If any issues arise contact the COR to address the concerns.

H. The Department of Veterans Affairs will not provide service manuals to the Contractor. The Contractor shall obtain, keep on file, and make available to its employees all operational and technical documentation (such as operational and service manuals, schematics, and parts list) which is necessary to meet the requirements of this PWS. Each technician performing work on the instrumentation included in this agreement shall maintain a complete file of technical documentation on the product he/she works on. The location and listing (by name) of the service data manuals and/or the manuals themselves shall be provided to the VA upon request.

Records to be kept on file, and presented to the VA upon request include the following:

1. Complete Wiring Diagrams

2. Service Manuals

3. Trouble Shooting Guides

4. Service Update memos

1.9 Availability of Test & Repair Equipment and Spare Parts:

A. Contractor shall have the necessary test and calibration equipment and replacement parts available within 24 hours after the initial service call has been placed. The Contractor need not own equipment, but can rent, lease, or borrow if it is necessary. If equipment is not owned, Contractor shall be able to prove that such equipment will be available, when needed within 24 hours.

B. Contractor shall show proof of order for parts replacement within 24 hours when a part is not included in their inventory. The Contractor shall make arrangements for the fastest delivery and will resume work upon receipt of part(s) the following calendar day.

C. Contractor shall accomplish repairs without borrowing parts or supplies from any other facility. Used parts, those removed from another system, shall not be installed without approval by the COR.

D. Each Contractor employee shall have available the manufacturers recommended basic parts.

E. All parts replaced shall be identified by part number shown on the manufacturer’s part list.

All parts replaced shall be new or Factory Rebuilt replacement parts, which meet the original manufacturer’s specifications.

1.10 Documentation:

A. At the completion of each maintenance service, the Contractor shall present a written service report to the COR or his/her Engineering designee. The report shall clearly indicate the date of the service, the type of service performed, the model and serial number(s) of the equipment serviced, parts used/replaced/needed for service, the name of the field service technician, actual versus acceptable operating parameters and a brief description of the service performed.

The COR or his/her Engineering designee will sign the report and shall be provided a legible copy from the Contractor.

B. Refrigerant Logbook (RLB): Contractor shall establish and maintain an RLB at each facility which will track and document refrigerant usage.

1.11 Technical Support:

If the equipment listed herein has a malfunction that remains undiagnosed after 24 hours (one day) once repairs have begun, the Contractor shall contact the COR or his Engineering designee. After consultation with the Contractor, the VA representative will make a determination of how to proceed.

1.12 Engineering Changes:

All Engineering Changes (EC) issued by the manufacturer for the propose of enhancing the level of maintenance or reducing the incidents of equipment problems leading to downtime of equipment will be communicated to the COR by the Contractor. Implementation by the Contractor of all Engineering changes requires written authorization by the Contracting Officer (CO). The COR will assist in coordination with the CO, if necessary, in order to obtain the written authorization (email may be appropriate at CO’s discretion) for the Contractor to proceed with the implementation of the EC. Implementation of an EC is considered ‘Out of Scope’ to this

PWS and shall follow similar procedures for RM or ES services. Once the EC has been implemented and the negotiated costs paid for by the VA, that EC then becomes a regular part of the ongoing PM service, at no additional cost to the VA.

1.13 Identification, Parking, Smoking, Alcohol, Drug Use, Cellular Phone Use and VA Regulations:

A. The Contractor's maintenance technician shall wear visible identification at all times while on VA campuses. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police-Security Service. The VA will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor under any con-ditions. Smoking is prohibited inside all VA buildings and on VA campuses excluding designated smoking areas. Cellular phones and two-way radios are not to be used within six feet of any medical equipment. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in a citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district state, or municipal court.

B. The Contractor Employees shall not consume alcohol or banned substances as identified by VA policies during working hours, or at any other time the employees are performing work under this PWS. The Contractor shall not all any employee to perform work if the employee is under the influence of alcohol or banned substances. Employees found to be under the influence of alcohol or banned substances during working hours will be immediately removed from duty. For purposes of this provision, the threshold for being under the influence of alcohol or banned substances is the same as that which is established by current VA Policies as well as Federal and State laws for vehicle operations. The Contractor is responsible for establishing the methods by which employees will be determined to be under the influence of alcohol or banned substances.

1.14 Compliance with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards:

A. Contractor QAQC plan shall detail methods by which all employees are educated as to risks associated with bloodborne pathogens.

B. Contractor QAQC plan shall have policies and procedures which reduce the risk of employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

C. Contractor QAQC plan shall detail mechanisms for employee counseling and treatment following exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

D. Contractor shall provide appropriate personal protective equipment/clothing such as gloves, gowns, masks, protective eyewear, mouthpieces for all employees throughout the performance of this contract.

E. Submit QAQC Plan to the COR within 30 days of the contract award date.

1.15 Recommendations for Optimum Performance:

If applicable, Contractor shall provide recommendations and information concerning additional maintenance, repair, or replacement to obtain/maintain systems at optimal performance.

1.16 Refrigerant Requirements:

A. Contractor shall supply all refrigerants, as required for PM purposes, for each chiller at no additional cost to the VA and shall provide ‘Out of Scope’ parts and materials as required by paragraphs 1.3.F, 1.4, .1.5.

B. Contractor shall only use certified technicians and certified equipment when evacuating or charging the refrigerant for the centrifugal chillers. Contractor shall provide, upon request, documentation demonstrating proper certification.

1.17 Equipment Not Subject to Maintenance Services:

A. The water towers at all VA facilities are not included in the maintenance service requirements of this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

B. Purge equipment at VA Facilities (with the exception of the McClellan campus) are not part of the maintenance service requirements of this PWS. The purge assembly on the Building 98 McClellan chiller shall be included in the maintenance service requirements.

1.18 Records Management:

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 while 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.

SECTION 2

Maintenance service of chillers at VANCHCS Martinez, Fairfield (Travis AFB) and Mare Island OPCs, Mather and McClellan.

2.1 General Information:

Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, parts, material, equipment, supervision, and transportation necessary to perform maintenance services on chillers/air conditioning units and associated equipment listed in the attached inventory list. Equipment is located at the following locations:

Martinez Outpatient Clinic (OPC) – 150 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553

Fairfield Outpatient Clinic (OPC) – 103 Bodin Circle, Travis AFB, CA 94535

Mare Island Outpatient Clinic (OPC) – 201 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592

Sacramento Medical Center, 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA 95655

McClellan OPC (MCC OPC), 5342 Dudley Blvd, McClellan Park, CA 95652

2.2 Maintenance Services:

A. The Contractor shall perform maintenance services to ensure that equipment identified in paragraph 2.1. functions in conformance with the manufacturers’ technical performance specifications.

Note: Quarterly preventive maintenance inspections will be performed in the months of April, and July.

One (1) annual PM inspection will be performed during the month of April, and two (2) Semi-annual preventive maintenance inspections in the months of October, January and October on items 1, 2, 3, 6, & 11.

B. The Contractor shall provide and utilize procedures and checklists with worksheet originals indicating work performed and actual values obtained and provide copies to the maintenance Supervisor or his designee at the completion of the service.

C. Maintenance and inspections shall be done, at a minimum, in accordance with ASHRAE 180 2018, as revised. The contractor shall ensure to maintain the latest version of the ASHRAE to remain in compliance.

2.3 Documentation:

A. The Contractor shall provide and utilize procedures and checklists indicating work performed at the completion of each maintenance service call and provide copies to the COTR or his/her designee at the completion of the service at the following locations:

Building 12 at Martinez OPC

Room 1108 at Mare Island OPC

Room A147 at Fairfield OPC

Building 730 at Mather for Mather and McClellan

B. The Contractor shall provide all non-emergency suggested repairs that are outside of the scope of this contract to the COR within 5 days from the service completion date. Document detailed report with applicable pictures.

C. Report emergency repairs immediately to the COR and do not perform services without prior authorization.

D. Provide an online account to the COR to access reports up to 3 years after the contract ends.

Online account must be active and log-in information must be provided to the COR within 20 days the contract being awarded.

E. Provide a tentative service schedule to the COR within 2 weeks of the contract award date.

Schedule should be planned around billing periods to not affect invoicing in arrears.

F. Provide a list of qualified technicians assigned to each location to the COR prior to the first scheduled service date.

G. Provide a list of contact information for call back services within 2 weeks of the contract award date.

2.4 Top End Valve Replacements:

A. The Contractor shall perform top end valve replacements every 5,000 hours on all four York J Series compressors (items 1 & 2 on contract) per manufacture’s recommendations with "Top Head Valve Replacement Kits". Contractor shall provide all parts and labor necessary to furnish and install "Top Head Valve Replacement Kits" on each compressor every 5,000 hours of operation. Compressors typically run between 2,000- 3,500 hours per year, based on previous estimates.

B. All costs for these “Top End Valve” replacements are part of the PM services noted above in paragraph 1.3 Preventative Maintenance (PM). Contractor will provide all labor and materials to perform these replacements and perform this work at no additional cost to the Government.

Table 2.1 – Service Checklist (Example Document)

MARTINEZ CHILLERS

Annual

Clean or change Oil Filters as needed …………………. [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Motor conductivity check- windings ……......…………. [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Insulation resistance to ground ………………………... [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Motor megohms readings - Phase 1 [___] 2 [___] 3[___] [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Oil sample submitted for analysis ……………………... [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Check compressor oil …………………………………... [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Tighten all electrical connections ……………………… [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Check condition of starter contacts …………………… [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Oil sump HTR ………………………………………….. [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Leak test chiller systems (seal as needed) …………….. [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Check condenser fan(s) operation …………………….. [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Check and or adjust capacity control ………………… [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Test compressor unloader …………………………….. [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Pump down test – Discharge holding valves …………. [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Full load amps …………………………………………. [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Net oil pressure psi ……………………………………. [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Total number of starts ………………………………… [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Total run hours ………………………………………… [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Quarterly

Tighten all electrical connections ……………………... [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Check condition of starter contacts …………………... [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Oil sump HTR ……………………………………………. [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Leak test chiller system (seal as needed) ……………... [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Check condenser fan(s) operation ……………………. [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Full load amps …………………………………………. [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Net oil pressure psi ……………………………………. [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Total number of starts ………………………………… [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Total run hours ………………………………………… [_] NOT DONE [_] DONE

Service Contractor: __________________________ Date: ___ /___/___

COTR: _____________________________________ Date: ___/___/____

Supervisor: _________________________________ Date: ___/___/____

Table 2.2 – Service Report (Example Document)

LOCATION: MARE ISLAND

BUILDING: 201

ROOM: 1110

FREQUENCY: SEMI-ANNUAL

MONTHS: APRIL - OCT

REFERENCE: MULTISTACK MAINTENANCE GUIDE

MANUFACTURE: MULTISTACK, INC

MODEL NUMBER: MS50B1H2W

Electrical:

Verify continuity on all terminal connections at terminal block in the Contactor housing for each compressor.

[_] YES [_] NO

Check module sensor PCB for sensor connections and communication; lubricate sensor connector pins with light film of petroleum jelly.

[_] YES [_] NO

Verify that all sensors are secure and in the proper location. Review sensor readings from the Master Controller display for accuracy.

[_] YES [_] NO

Check main power and all line fuses and control fuses.

[_] YES [_] NO

Mechanical:

Isolate chiller and drain both evaporator and condenser fluid (water) circuits.

[_] YES [_] NO

Remove, clean, and/or replace if needed in-line filter/ strainers from both (if equipped).

[_] YES [_] NO

Back flush each system water loop using either the system supply or MULTISTACK’S CLEAN 151A Cleaning kit. If severely contaminated chemically clean each heat exchanger with cleaning kit and phosphoric or sulfuric acid.

[_] YES [_] NO

Reassemble header system with filter/strainers and fill with clean treated water.

[_] YES [_] NO

When chiller is restarted, confirm refrigeration cycle for proper operational pressures, superheat and current draw.

[_] YES [__] NO

NOTE AND COMMENTS:

WORK ORDER NUMBER: ____________________________ DATE: __________

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC: _________________________ DATE: __________

SERVICE CONTRACTOR: ____________________________ DATE: __________

SECTION 3

MAINTENANCE SERVICE OF CHILLER AT SACRAMENTO MEDICAL CENTER (ITEMS 16-

24 OF APPENDIX A)

3.1 General Information

transportation necessary to perform maintenance services on two (2) Carrier 19XR Chillers and associated equipment located at the Sacramento Medical Center, 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA 95655.

3.2 Maintenance Services

The Contractor shall perform Maintenance Services to ensure that equipment listed therein functions in conformance with manufacturer’s technical performance specifications.

Monthly PMs shall be performed monthly and consist of inspections, lubrication, adjustment, painting, and other maintenance as required to ensure that the water chillers are operating at optimal efficiency and in conformance with the manufacturer’s technical performance specifications. Monthly PM tasks include:

Contractor shall observe all danger, caution, warning, and safety considerations outlined in the maintenance instructions.

Contractor shall review unit operation with Maintenance and Operations personnel prior to beginning work.

Check oil level and pressure.

Check Refrigerant charge level at full load.

Inspect the control center; tighten any loose connections.

Perform automated control test in the service menu, inspect any problems noted.

Inspect starter contacts for wear or pitting.

Check condenser and evaporator approach temperatures; make tube cleaning recommendations.

Review any problems with the MOS or his/her designee.

Provide a written report upon completion of monthly maintenance.

Annual PMs shall be performed and consist of inspections, lubrication, adjustment, painting, tube cleaning, and other maintenance as required to ensure that the water chillers are operating at optimal efficiency and in conformance with the manufacturer’s technical performance specifications. Annual PM tasks includes:

Contractor shall observe all danger, caution, warning, and safety considerations mentioned in the maintenance instruction

Perform Compressor Motor continuity check.

Check and tighten motor terminals, motor starter contacts and wiring.

Record motor nameplate amps. Meg the motor (3 phases).

Check Compressor oil…