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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicitation document for medical gas testing, preventative maintenance, and emergency services at multiple Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) locations. The contract includes annual certification, testing, and maintenance of medical gas systems, dental gas systems, vacuum systems, lab air systems, and waste anesthetic disposal systems.

The solicitation (36C24825Q0281) is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 811210 with a size standard of $34 million. Work will be performed at three locations: Orlando VA Medical Center (Lake Nona), Lake Baldwin VA Clinic, and Viera VA Clinic. The contract includes one base period and four option periods. Site visits will be conducted March 11-13, 2025 at the three locations. Questions are due by March 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST, and quotes are due March 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST. The contractor must be certified as an ASSE 6020 Medical Gas Inspector and ASSE 6040 Medical Gas Maintenance Personnel. Emergency response time requirements are 1 hour to respond and 4 hours on-site, while non-emergency response time is 24 hours on-site. The solicitation will be issued on February 26, 2025 through SAM.gov, with award evaluation based on technical capability, past performance, and price.

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PAGE 1 OF 1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

36C24825Q0281 02-26-2025

Robert R. Edwards 407-646-4272 03-27-2025

15:00 EST

36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

X 100

X

811210

$34 Million

N/A

X

36C675

Department of Veterans Affairs Orlando VA Healthcare System Various Locations

Orlando Fl 32827

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center

P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

(877) 353-9791 (512) 460-5429

See CONTINUATION Page

Medical Gas Testing, Preventative Maintenance at the Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVHCS).

See Section B.1 for Site Visit information.

See Section B.2 for the Pricing Schedule.

Prior to submitting questions and quotes, refer to sections E.2 52.212-1 Instructions to offerors.

It is the Contractor's responsibility to read the solicitation in its entirety.

See CONTINUATION Page

X X

X 1

36C24825Q0281

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 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

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

C.3 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.4 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

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 852.211-70 EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS (NOV 2018) 24

C.8 VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018)

C.9 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED

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

C.10 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE

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

C.11 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

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

OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN

2025)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 WAGE DETERMINATION

D.2 ATTACHMENT A_ VAAR 852.219-75

D.3 ATTACHMENT B_ Lake Nona MedGas Example D.4 ATTACHMENT C_ Lake Baldwin MedGas Example D.5 ATTACHMENT D_ Viera MedGas Example

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

E.2 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

E.3 52.201-1 ACQUISITION 360: VOLUNTARY SURVEY (SEP 2023)

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 EVALUATION

E.10 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

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: Victoria Robles Burgos, Victoria.RoblesBurgos@va.gov Contract Specialist: Robert R. Edwards, robert.edwards2@va.gov

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

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 [X] Upon acceptance of services rendered and approved by the COR.

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/

5. FSC MANDATORY ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Contractors are required to submit payment requests in electronic form in accordance with the submission instructions below.

TUNGSTEN ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION

FSC e-INVOICE PROGRAM THRU AUSTIN PORTAL

FSC MANDATORY ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION FOR AUSTIN PAYMENTS

a. Vendor Electronic Invoice Submission Methods:

Facsimile, e-mail, and scanned documents are not acceptable forms of submission for payment requests.

Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods below.

1. VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System – The FSC uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website:

http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/ to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.

2. A system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The X12 EDI Web site (http://www.x12.org)

b. Vendor e-invoice Set-Up Information:

Please contact Tungsten at the phone number or email address listed below to begin submitting your electronic invoices to the VA Financial Services Center for payment processing, free of charge. If you have question about the e-invoicing program or Tungsten, please contact the FSC at the phone number or email address listed below.

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

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

3. FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

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

See https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp for more information.

6. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: The Contractor is advised that only the Contracting Officer, acting within the scope of the contract and his/her duties and responsibilities and after advice and consultation with the point of contact has the authority to make changes that will affect. contract prices, quantity, quality, delivery terms and conditions, or the terms of the contract. In no event shall any understanding or agreement, modification, change order, or other matters in deviation from the terms of this contract between the Contractor and a person other than the Contracting Officer be effective or binding upon the Government. All such actions shall be formalized by the proper contractual document executed by the Contracting Office.

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

1.00 SV ____NSP____ ______0.00______

Medical Gas Testing, Preventative Maintenance, and Emergency Services of Medical Gas, Vacuum, and Control Air Source Equipment at Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVHCS). Annual certification of medical gas systems per VA guidelines and manufacturers recommendations IAW Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Base

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J043 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Pumps and Compressors

0001AA

1.00 SV __________________ __________________

Vacuum, and Control Air Source Equipment IAW Performance Work Statement at the following location:

Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVHCS)Orlando VA Medical Center (Lake Nona).

13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827-5812 To Include:

a. Hospital (Building 2)

b. Clinic (Building 1)

c. CLC (Building 11)

d. Tank Farm (Building 5)

e. SIMVET Center (Building 13) Contract Period: Base

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

0001AB

Vacuum, and Control Air Source Equipment IAW Performance Work Statement at the following location:

Lake Baldwin VA Clinic.

5201 Raymond Street, Orlando, FL 32803-8208 Contract Period: Base

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

0001AC

Vacuum, and Control Air Source Equipment IAW Performance Work Statement at the following location:

Viera VA Clinic

2900 Veterans Way, Viera, FL 32940-8007 Contract Period: Base PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

1.00 SV _____NSP______ _____0.00______

Vacuum, and Control Air Source Equipment at Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVHCS). Annual certification of medical gas systems per VA guidelines and manufacturers recommendations IAW Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 1

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J043 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Pumps

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0001

1001AA

Vacuum, and Control Air Source Equipment IAW Performance Work Statement at the following location:

Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVHCS)Orlando VA Medical Center (Lake Nona).

13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827-5812 To Include:

a. Hospital (Building 2)

b. Clinic (Building 1)

c. CLC (Building 11)

d. Tank Farm (Building 5)

e. SIMVET Center (Building 13) Contract Period: Option 1

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

1001AB

Medical Gas Testing, Preventative Maintenance, Repair, and Emergency Services of Medical Gas, Vacuum, and Control Air Source Equipment IAW Performance Work Statement at the following location:

Lake Baldwin VA Clinic.

5201 Raymond Street, Orlando, FL 32803-8208 Contract Period: Option 1

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

1001AC

Vacuum, and Control Air Source Equipment IAW Performance Work Statement at the following location:

Viera VA Clinic 2900 Veterans Way, Viera, FL 32940-8007 Contract Period: Option 1

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

1.00 SV ____NSP___ ______0.00_______

Vacuum, and Control Air Source Equipment at Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVHCS). Annual certification of medical gas systems per VA guidelines and manufacturers recommendations IAW Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 2

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J043 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Pumps

2001AA

Vacuum, and Control Air Source Equipment IAW Performance Work Statement at the following location:

Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVHCS)Orlando VA Medical Center (Lake Nona).

13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827-5812 To Include:

a. Hospital (Building 2)

b. Clinic (Building 1)

c. CLC (Building 11)

d. Tank Farm (Building 5)

e. SIMVET Center (Building 13) Contract Period: Option 2

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

2001AB

Vacuum, and Control Air Source Equipment IAW Performance Work Statement at the following location:

Lake Baldwin VA Clinic.

5201 Raymond Street, Orlando, FL 32803-8208 Contract Period: Option 2

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

2001AC

Vacuum, and Control Air Source Equipment IAW Performance Work Statement at the following location:

Viera VA Clinic 2900 Veterans Way, Viera, FL 32940-8007 Contract Period: Option 2

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

1.00 SV ________NSP______ _____0.00_______

Vacuum, and Control Air Source Equipment at Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVHCS). Annual certification of medical gas systems per VA guidelines and manufacturers recommendations IAW Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 3

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J043 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Pumps

3001AA

Vacuum, and Control Air Source Equipment IAW Performance Work Statement at the following location:

Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVHCS)Orlando VA Medical Center (Lake Nona).

13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827-5812 To Include:

a. Hospital (Building 2)

b. Clinic (Building 1)

c. CLC (Building 11)

d. Tank Farm (Building 5)

e. SIMVET Center (Building 13) Contract Period: Option 3

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

3001AB

Vacuum, and Control Air Source Equipment IAW Performance Work Statement at the following location:

Lake Baldwin VA Clinic.

5201 Raymond Street, Orlando, FL 32803-8208 Contract Period: Option 3

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

3001AC

Medical Gas Testing, Preventative Maintenance, Repair, and Emergency Services of Medical Gas, Vacuum, and Control Air Source Equipment IAW Performance Work Statement at the following location:

Viera VA Clinic 2900 Veterans Way, Viera, FL 32940-8007 Contract Period: Option 3

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

1.00 SV _______NSP_____ ______0.00_______

Vacuum, and Control Air Source Equipment at Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVHCS). Annual certification of medical gas systems per VA guidelines and manufacturers recommendations IAW Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Contract Period: Option 4

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J043 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Pumps

4001AA

Vacuum, and Control Air Source Equipment IAW Performance Work Statement at the following location:

Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVHCS)Orlando VA Medical Center (Lake Nona).

13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827-5812 To Include:

a. Hospital (Building 2)

b. Clinic (Building 1)

c. CLC (Building 11)

d. Tank Farm (Building 5)

e. SIMVET Center (Building 13) Contract Period: Option 4

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

4001AB

Vacuum, and Control Air Source Equipment IAW Performance Work Statement at the following location:

Lake Baldwin VA Clinic.

5201 Raymond Street, Orlando, FL 32803-8208 Contract Period: Option 4

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

4001AC

Vacuum, and Control Air Source Equipment IAW Performance Work Statement at the following location:

Viera VA Clinic 2900 Veterans Way, Viera, FL 32940-8007 Contract Period: Option 4

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

GRAND TOTAL __________________

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. INTRODUCTION:

1.1. The mission of the Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) Facilities Management Service (FMS) is to provide, operate, and maintain a "state of the art" facility service program in support of our Veterans Health Care System. The OVAHCS and supported outpatient clinics utilize various sources and outlets to supply medical gases and vacuum for patient care, such as medical gas sources (which supply oxygen, nitrogen, nitrogen oxide, carbon dioxide, and vacuuming).

1.2. This service contract will provide all labor, tools, material, and special equipment necessary to perform complete testing and preventive maintenance on the medical gas system, dental gas system, dental air, and vacuum systems, lab air and vacuum systems, medical air and vacuum systems, waste anesthetic disposal (WADG) system, and associated equipment.

1.3. The Objective of this requirement is to provide the following:

i. Medical Gas System Testing, Inspections, and Certification.

ii. Preventive Maintenance on OVAHCS Medical Gas System equipment at different locations.

iii. Emergency and non-emergency call services.

1.4. Acronyms: This section lists acronyms that are used in this Statement of Work/Performance Work

Statement and other parts of the solicitation.

ANSI – American National Standards Institute.

ASSE – American Society of Sanitary Engineering.

CGA – Compressed Gas Association.

CO – Contracting Officer.

CS – Contract Specialist.

COR – Contracting Officer Representative.

DHHS – Department of Health and Human Services.

FDA – U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

SDS – Safety Data Sheets.

N2 – Nitrogen gas.

N2O – Nitrous Oxide.

NFPA – National Fire Protection Association.

NIOSH – National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

O2 – Oxygen.

OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

SCF – Standard Cubic feet.

TJC – The Joint Commission.

USP – United States Pharmacopeia.

VA – Department of Veterans Affairs.

WHEN – Weekends, Holiday, Evenings, and Nights.

1.5. The contractor shall be a certified ASSE 6020 Medical Gas Inspector and ASSE 6040 Medical Gas Maintenance Personnel. The contractor shall have comprehensive knowledge and experience of all the pertinent standards, laws, regulations, specifications, and procedures, including NFPA, ANSI, CGA, USP, OSHA, DHHS, TJC, and NIOSH.

1.6. The Contractor shall perform these requirements in accordance with this PWS, manufacturer's manual, local, state, and federal laws and regulations, and Veteran Affairs (VA) regulations. In the event of a conflict between regulatory guidance, the most stringent requirement shall apply.

1.7. The contractor shall ensure that its employees have received any necessary safety training on equipment to be used as part of this contract, any required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), medical surveillance programs, individual health protection measures, and the manufacturer's product and Safety Data Sheet (SDS), as required by OSHA. The contractor shall also comply with all applicable national safety codes and standards.

1.8. The contractor shall always maintain a copy of all current safety certifications at the site, as well as comply with all other site documentation requirements of applicable OSHA programs and this specification.

2. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

2.1. All work shall be performed at the OVAHCS locations:

Orlando VA Medical Center (Lake Nona).

13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827 To Include:

a. Community Living Center (CLC).

b. Tank Farm.

c. Simulation Validation, Evaluation, and Testing (SimVET) Center.

Lake Baldwin VA Clinic.

5201 Raymond Street, Orlando, FL 32803

Viera VA Clinic 2900 Veterans Way, Viera, FL 32940

3. WORK HOURS:

3.1. Anticipated hours of work will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Additional hours must be coordinated through the COR.

3.2. WHEN hours; weekends, holidays, evenings, and nights (Monday-Friday 4:00 pm thru 7:00 AM).

3.3. The contractor shall not perform work on Federal holidays or when the Government facility closes due to local or national emergencies, administrative changes, or similar Government-directed facility closings. Recognized federal holidays are listed in Table 1.

a. Table 1.

Holiday Date Month

New Year’s Day 1st January

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday 3rd Monday January

President’s Day 3rd Monday February

Memorial Day Last Monday May

Juneteenth 19th June

Independence Day 4th July

Labor Day 1st Monday September

Columbus Day 2nd Monday October

Veterans Day 11th November

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday November

Christmas Day 25th December

3.4. To perform this maintenance, a qualified medical systems mechanic must be employed, and a copy of the personnel's training and qualifications must be presented with the RFQ.

4. SCOPE OF WORK:

The contractor shall furnish all necessary equipment, materials, and labor to perform the specified services to meet or exceed the requirements in this PWS.

*** See below for a list of equipment for each location to be covered under the PWS. Verification of listed equipment is to be completed by the contractor at the site visit, as well as past inspection reports. ***

4.1. Medical Gas System Testing, Inspections, and Certification:

4.1.1. The evaluation, inspection, and certification of Medical Gas Systems throughout OVAHCS, which include, but are not limited to, O2, N2, N2O, and Vacuum systems.

4.1.2. Evaluation, inspection, and certification of Medical Gas Systems throughout OVAHCS are to be done annually.

4.1.3. The test, evaluation, and certification of the following overall medical gas & vacuum system parameters:

• High & low-pressure systems.

• Leaks.

• Ambient levels (as required).

• Vacuum inlets and ventilation.

• N2O recirculation areas.

4.1.4. The test and evaluation of the O2, N2, N2O, and Vacuum system for the following, as it pertains to each system:

• Master Alarms.

• Area Alarms.

• Zone Valves.

• Patient Terminals.

• Gaseous Contaminants.

• Dew Point Temperature.

• Solid Particulates.

4.2. Preventive Maintenance on OVAHCS Medical Gas System equipment at different locations.:

Lake Nona Room 1H301-02

Powerex Medical Air, MX1054469, model NSH1506S5183181, 18 compressors Powerex Medical Vacuum, MX1054470, model CVPT150S5122708, 3 compressors Powerex WAGD, MX1054485, model CVTD050S5122708, 2 compressors

Room 0E102-01

Powerex Dental Air, MX1050060, model MPT1508S5122708, 3 compressors Powerex Dental Vacuum, MX1049896, model VTD0204S5122708, 2 compressors Dental Oral Evac: Global Vac & Air

• VAC Panel Model #:C-TD-V20-43-VFD-12L-BMI

• VAC Panel S/N: 24-10364830-1

• VAC Pump Model: SCL e11-MS-MOR

• VAC Pump1 S/N: L10334, VAC Pump2 S/N: L10333

Room OPS01-02

Powerex Lab Air, MX827456, model MTD0504S5122708, 2 compressors Powerex Lab Vac, MX827507, modelVTD040S5122708, 2 compressors

Room 1H307-02

AMICO Nitrogen, Gas Manifold

Room 1H309-02

AMICO Nitrous Oxide, Gas Manifold AMICO Carbon Dioxide, Gas Manifold

Room 2J715-02

Powerex Lab Air and Dryer: Model #: SED100740AD, S/N: (M)6/28/2024-S64742-6009

CLC Room 1A607

Genesys Oxygen, Gas Manifold, 675-EE87782 BeaconMedaes Medical Vacuum, model VDT030341, Powerex Medical Air, model MDT030445, serial (H) 1/11/2.11-4816888-651 RAMVAC Dental Air, model 1027D20, serial CM1012114 RAMVAC Dental Vacuum, model 002543, serial QT1011160

CLC MEDGAS Mechanical Room

Genesys Oxygen, Gas Manifold

SimVet Center

Genesys Oxygen, Gas Manifold

Lake Baldwin Central Energy Plant (CEP)

BeaconMedaes Medical Air, model 4107000800, serial 221755-3 BeaconMedaes Medical Vacuum, model 4107102412, serial 221755-4 BeaconMedaes Dental Air, 675-EE10489, model 4107000856, serial 221755-2

M-Deck

BeaconMedaes Dental Vacuum: Model#:VHV02D-006H-DAD, Serial #:HOP353170

150 each (approximately) AMICO Brand AOV Outlets

Dental

MIDMARK PowerVac G Dry Vacuum System: Model#:029-5135-01, Serial# V2468806

MIDMARK PowerVac G Dry Vacuum System: Model#:029-5135-01, Serial# V2490650

MIDMARK PowerVac G Dry Separator Assembly: Model#:029-5111-00, Serial# V2491703

MIDMARK PowerVac G Dry Separator Assembly: Model#:029-5111-00, Serial# V2493285

Tank Farm

AMICO Oxygen Manifold AMICO Nitrous Oxide Manifold AMICO Carbon Dioxide Manifold AMICO Master Alarm Panel 12 each (approximately) AMICO Area Alarm Panel

Viera OPC

Room E-516

MIDMARK Dental Vacuum, model 029-3713-02, serial BN1006124

Room D-405

Oxygen Manifold, 675-EE8283, model 24V00, serial A2AL-E-OVA2MM

Room D-603

MSE CORP. Medical Vacuum, model 1DRB7.5T200, Serial 1253B9812 EMSE CORP. Medical Vacuum, 675-EE7900 Powerex Medical Air, 675-MX1280173, SERIAL 6060492-021

Associated Equipment, All Locations

Master Alarm Panels Area Alarm Panels Valve Boxes Distribution Outlets

The contractor shall provide preventative maintenance using the following requirements:

4.2.1. Provide quarterly, semi-annual and annual preventative maintenance for all systems identified in this Performance Work Statement and in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements and recommendations.

4.2.2. Provide a complete, detailed service report for each component within each system, illustrating the maintenance completed and the system’s overall condition. All data sheets shall be presented to the COR or his designee upon the completion of each service.

4.2.3. The contractor shall provide needed OEM parts and factory-required materials, including all lubricants, belts, and filters, during each visit.

4.2.4. The contractor shall have experience with medical air systems repair, maintenance, and service.

4.2.5. Only genuine O.E.M. parts shall be used.

4.3. Maintenance Frequency:

4.3.1. The table below is a sample of compliance frequency for various medical gas systems. This is not intended to be all-inclusive. The contractor shall use the most current version or edition as guidance during the duration of this contract. All Medical Gas systems shall be inspected quarterly. In several cases, the manufacturers' required frequencies may vary. When a conflict arises concerning maintenance or testing, the most stringent Code, Standard, Specification, or recommendation shall apply unless so directed by this contract.

Table 2

Component Action NFPA 99 Reference ASSE Air compressor Performance testing E.3.5-G Bulk liquid systems

Test operation of the reserve and activation of reserve in use signal

E.3.5-B

Bulk system supply

Check proper level activating switch E.3.5-C

Dew point and CO monitor

Calibrate and test operation E.3.5-H

Dew point sensor Proper functioning of the dew point sensor should be checked at least annually

C5.28(5.1.3.5)

Manifold Test proper function of switch for reserve-in-use alarm. E.3.5-D Manifold Test operation of the changeover for the secondary supply E.3.5-E Medical compressed air system alarm

Test alarms C5.2.13 (5.1.9.2.4)

Outlets Check all outlets for flow, pressure/vacuum, damage, and wear

E.3.5-A

Pressure Gauges Assure gauges are mechanically functional. E.3.5-F Receiver Ensure gauge and high-water level sensor are operational C5.2.7(5.1.3.5.14) reserve Test operation of the reserve and activation of the reserve-in-use signal

C5.2.2(5.1.3.4.10)

Reserve Actuating Switch

Test for operation (if equipped) C5.2.3(5.1.3.4.10)

Reserve Supply Low, High- Pressure Cylinder, or Liquid Warning Systems signal

Test IAW (2) through (8) of the procedure given in NFPA 99, C.5.1.5.

C5.2.12(5.1.9.2.4)

Reserve -in-use Warning Signal

Test IAW (2) through (7) of the procedure given in NFPA 99, C.5.1.4

C5.2.11(5.1.9.2.4)

Warning Systems Retest all components if it can be done without changing the piping system line pressure.

C5.2.15(5.19)

Area Alarm Activate all audible and visual signals using test buttons E.3.2-A Area Alarm Panel Gauges

Check Line Pressures E.3.2-D

Dewpoint and CO alarm

Test audible and visual signals. E.3.2-H

4.4. Special Instructions:

4.4.1. The contractor shall visit the work site, verify all existing conditions, and include all such implications in his/her proposal.

4.4.2. All work shall be in strict accordance with all applicable codes and requirements, including, but not limited to, OSHA, ANSI, NEC, NFPA99, ASTM, ASME, EPA, VA STANDARDS, and all other related codes and standards.

4.4.3. After-hours and weekend work are at the contractor's discretion and will not change contract terms. All overtime/weekend work shall be coordinated with the COR and is not guaranteed approval.

4.4.4. Government holidays are non-workdays for the contractor unless previously arranged with the COR or VA technical representative.

4.4.5. The VA will provide NO tools, equipment, or labor except as specifically noted within this

PWS.

4.4.6. The VA will NOT receive, unload, load, or transport contractor materials. All deliveries shall be arranged and approved through the COR and exclude weekends and holidays. Secure storage at the work site is NOT available.

4.4.7. All hot work, if needed, shall require a “burn permit.” A 24 - 48-hour notice is required before any hot work commences, including all open flame work, such as soldering, brazing, and welding. This shall be requested from the COR.

4.4.8. All work shall be coordinated with the COR or VA technical representative. All contractors, subcontractors, and workers are subject to all VA rules and regulations of the VA Medical Center.

4.5. Emergency Calls/Services:

4.5.1. The contractor shall respond to emergency calls in case any of the equipment included as part of this requirement stops working and VA personnel is not able to put it back on service, which will affect patient care service. The minimum response time for emergency calls shall be one (1) hour to respond to our call and four (4) hours to report on-site for assistance. We define an emergency as the entire system being completely off and not running.

4.6. Non-Emergency Calls/Service:

4.6.1. The contractor shall respond to non-emergency calls /service calls if the VA notices an alarm in any of the equipment included as part of this requirement. The minimum response time for service calls shall be 24 hours to report onsite for assistance. (This is different from emergency calls)

5. DELIVERABLES:

5.1. The contractor shall provide the following Reporting requirements:

5.1.1 Inspections, evaluations, and certifications of medical gas systems and vacuums shall be coordinated with the COR no less than 15 Calendar days prior to their performance.

5.1.2 All written reports will be clear and legible and reflect how the measurements were made, where they were made (locations) and compared with specified standards for each test. The report will indicate gas outlets were tested for gas type of expected gas and detected gas, oxygen concentration, static pressure, pressure during flow and pressure drop; vacuum inlets were tested for pressure during flow and maximum flow; report will show date of test for each outlet tested with locations noted on written report, and provide additional documentation with inventory and recommendations, deficiency, location, code reference and priority on O2, Med Air, N2O, N2 and Vacuum. Some testing locations in the Surgical Suite (Operating Room) may require pressure gauges and flow meters to identify and record testing limits. Test results will be in an easy-to-read format that is recognized by the Joint Commission.

5.1.3 Contractor shall provide preliminary list of discrepancies prior to final departure form VA property. Said list shall be emailed to the COR to allow for immediate correction of minor discrepancies.

5.1.4 Contractor shall also provide printable reports (PDF) via e-mail to COR no later than seven (7) calendar days after completing Testing and Preventative maintenance.

5.1.5 Report and update (as needed) the total amount of medical gas terminals, master alarms, area alarms, and zone valves to be evaluated, inspected, and certified.

5.1.6 Additions/Deletions: A supplemental agreement may include or delete additional terminals, alarm points, or valves from the contract.

5.1.7 In addition to providing the documentation at the end of each service, the contractor is responsible for maintaining the required documents of all the services conducted by the Contractor and the corrective actions taken. All documentation will be readily accessible to the government throughout the contract term via an efficient electronic system, ensuring that requested documents can be retrieved quickly and conveniently at any time.

5.2. Progress and Compliance:

5.2.1 The contractor shall make recommendations for changes and improvements that may be pertinent to meet this scope of work only to the extent indicated in this agreement. No additional services will be made without the prior approval of the contracting officer.

5.2.2. All procedures shall be completed according to the above Performance Work Statement requirements.

5.2.3. Contractor shall provide service tickets, at the time that services are rendered, for all services performed. These services tickets shall be signed and approved by a COR to confirm services were rendered.

5.2.4. The contractor is required to remove all refuse, rubbish, scrap materials and debris caused by its operation to the extent that at all times the site of the work shall present a neat, orderly and workmanlike appearance.

5.3. Health and Safety:

5.3.1. The contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements for protecting the safety of the contractor’s employees, building occupants, and the environment When working in accordance with this contract, the contractor shall follow all applicable OSHA standards.

5.3.2. Occupant Safety: No process or materials shall be employed in such a manner that they will introduce additional hazards into the occupied space.

6. REQUIRED CERTIFICATION AND COMPETENCIES:

Any contractor personnel performing work on OVAHCS campuses in relation to the medical gas system shall adhere to the requirements outlined in NFPA 99 2021 Chapters 5, 11, and 15, NFPA 55 2023, VA Plumbing Design Manual Chapter 8, and VHA Directive 7515(1). Also, the contractor must be able to furnish on-site technicians with the following active/valid certifications capable of performing the required exploratory inspection and evaluation work per ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000-2021.

American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) 6005 Medical Gas Specialist.

American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) 6020 Medical Gas Inspector.

American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) 6030 Medical Gas Verifier.

American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) 6035 Bulk Medical Gas System Verifier.

American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) 6040 Medical Gas Maintenance Technician.

7. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY (PRS):

Table 3

PRS

Performance Objective Performance

Standards Acceptable

Quality Level Surveillance

Method Remedies

1 Medical Gas System Testing, Inspections, and Certification.

PWS Paragraph Section 4.1.

98% acceptable level

As per PWS Paragraph Section 4.1.

Re-perform tasks within 3 working days at no additional costs to the Government.

2 Preventive Maintenance on OVAHCS Medical Gas System equipment at different locations.

PWS Paragraph Section 4.2. – 4.5.

100% acceptable level

As per PWS Paragraph Section 4.2. – 4.5.

Re-perform tasks within 3 working days at no additional costs to the Government.

3 Emergency Calls/Services. PWS Paragraph Section 4.6.

99% acceptable level

As per PWS Paragraph Section 4.6.

Re-perform tasks within 3 working days at no additional costs to the Government.

4 Non-Emergency Calls/Service. PWS Paragraph Section 4.7.

100% acceptable level

As per PWS Paragraph Section 4.7.

Re-perform tasks within 3 working days at no additional costs to the Government.

5 Deliverables: Reporting PWS Paragraph Section 5.

100% acceptable level

As per PWS Paragraph Section 5.

7.1. Quality Assurance. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under the contract, IAW the PRS Matrix. The Government retains the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract. The Government will perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. If any of the services performed do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount.

7.2. Whenever the COR notifies the contractor of any deficiencies detected in the work performed, the contractor shall correct cited deficiencies within 3 days, or as otherwise authorized by the COR, after the notification in writing by the COR without affecting the regularly scheduled work.

7.3. Upon satisfactory completion by the Contractor and acceptance by the COR of the work completed by the contractor in accordance with this Performance Work Statement, payment will be approved. Failure to complete the work stated in this PWS may result in unfavorable Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings and/or deduction to be determined by the CO.

8. USE OF PREMISES:

8.1. The contractor expressly undertakes, either directly or through its subcontractor(s):

a) To perform this contract in such a manner as not to interrupt or interfere with the operation of any existing activity on the premises or at the location of the work.

b) Follow medical facility policy when parking your vehicle. Only use authorized parking places.

c) To clean up frequently, all refuse, rubbish, scrap materials and debris caused by its operation, to the extent that at all times the site of the work shall present a neat, orderly and workmanlike appearance.

9. RECORDS MANAGEMENT OBLIGATIONS

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.

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:

includes VHA records.

does not include personal materials.

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

may include deliverables and documentation associated with deliverables.

Requirements

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.

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.

In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, the Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

** VHA training for contractors is available in Talent Management System (TMS):

Records Management for Records Officers and Liaisons, Item #3873736

Flow down of requirements to subcontractors

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.

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

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

C.1 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:

(a) Workers' compensation and employers liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrences.

(c) Automobile liability: $200,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $20,000.00 property damage.

(d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage.

(End of Clause)

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

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

FAR Number Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS NOV 2023

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOV 2023

52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION JAN 1997

C.4 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days;

provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five

(5) years.

(End of Clause)

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

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitation of the designee’s authority. A copy of the designation letter shall be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of Clause)

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

The Contractor shall not make reference in its commercial advertising to Department of Veterans Affairs contracts in a manner that states or implies the Department of Veterans Affairs approves or endorses the Contractor’s products or services or considers the Contractor’s products or services superior to other products or services.

(End of Clause)

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