S02 - SOW - Blast Tube Study.pdf

VA New England Healthcare System | White River Junction VA Medical Center (405) 163 Veterans Drive White River Junction, VT 05001 802-295-9363 https://www.va.gov/white-river-junction-health-care/

Scope of Work

May 11, 2023

Project: 405-23-020

Project Name: Blast Tube Engineering Study

I. Table of Contents I. Table of Contents

II. Scope of Work

III. Background and Facility

IV. Attachment A: Advanced Blast Tube Data Sheet https://www.va.gov/white-river-junction-health-care/

II. Scope of Work The White River Junction VA Healthcare System requires the services of a qualified Engineering firm to perform an impact study on the Freedom Building to accommodate an Advanced Blast Simulator (ABS). The study shall assess the structural impact of modifications to accommodate the ABS, the sound and percussion impact of the ABS on the building/facility, recommendation on appropriate locations for the ABS to be operated, and any other safety or environmental needs. The firm shall report the results of its findings and provide recommendations for any structural, acoustical, mechanical, etc., changes necessary to support the use of the ABS.

The recommendations made shall conform to all VA requirements outlined in the FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals, Facilities Guideline Institute (FGI), ADA, Joint Commission Accreditation Standards, ANSI, SMACNA, IBC, NEC, NFPA and any other applicable regulations and standards. The VA Technical Information Library can be accessed at the following web address: http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/index.asp

III. Background and Facility The White River Junction VA Research Department currently uses a compressed gas blast tube to simulate and study blast-induced traumatic brain injuries. The Research Department will be upgrading to a new gaseous detonation blast simulator produced by Stumptown Research and Development (Advanced Blast Simulator (ABS) — Stumptown (stumptownresearch.com).

The gaseous detonation driven simulator, a mixture of oxygen and acetylene, is confined in the driver by a small bag or light weight membrane. These gases are initiated with an electric match which cause the gases to detonate and generate a shock wave. See Attachment A for more information on the ABS.

Site Investigation is required for this project to ensure accuracy of the study. This work can be performed directly by the AE, or indirectly via contract to a third party. The person(s) conducting the site investigation are to check in with the VA Engineering Department in Building 37 and will be required to sign in and sign out as well as wear badging provided by the VA. The engineering firm will be required to log hours utilized during investigation efforts with the VA project engineer and provide VA engineering with electronic copies of site condition documentation. The engineering firm’s proposal shall include travel fees and associated hourly labor rates for site investigation services. Billing for site visits shall be itemized and include travel fees, hours, materials utilized, and billing rates for site investigators.

IV. Schedule and Reporting All work efforts as related to the investigation and engineering study are to be completed in a duration not to exceed 90 calendar days. An update is to be provided with 3 calendar days if there are any changes to the schedule. The VA shall be notified immediately of any changes.

http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/index.asp https://www.stumptownresearch.com/advanced-blast-simulator

V. Attachment A: Advanced Blast Tube Data Sheet