SOW Cage Wash PM Attachment B 3-30-23.doc

ATTACHMENT B

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C.I. STATEMENT OF WORK: Provide Cage Wash Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services

C.1 OBJECTIVE

The Contractor shall furnish all the necessary trained/experienced personnel, labor, tools, supplies, materials, parts, and equipment required to provide routine preventive maintenance inspections, repairs/adjustments during inspections, call-back repair services and special repair service for all cage wash equipment listed in the Statement of Work C.2.11.

The Contractor shall provide comprehensive preventive maintenance and quality assurance to ensure all equipment covered under this statement of work operates with maximum dependability and efficiency. Successful contract performance shall include prevention or early detection and correction of deficiencies, proper repair, and use of test equipment to prevent equipment damage during repairs or inspections.

The contract period shall be for one (1) year with the potential of four (4) option years for cage wash equipment to include rack washers, tunnel washers, bedding dispensers and water bottle treatment equipment. The equipment is located at the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD Campus in Building’s 10, 10A, 14A, 14B, 14C, 14G and 14H and the NIH Animal Center in Dickerson, MD Campus in Building’s 102, 103 and 110A managed by the Office Research Services, Division of Veterinary Resources.

C.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

This contract covers preventive maintenance inspections, repairs during inspections, call-back repair and special projects service. All replacement parts (excluding parts and components listed in C.2.4 and parts to be used in special projects) and miscellaneous hardware on each piece of cage wash equipment are covered under this contract.

C.2.1 Facility Classification and Entry Requirements:

Each animal facility is classified according to the pathogen status of the animals in that facility.

The entrance requirements vary from facility to facility. The Contractor shall contact the building Animal Facility Specialist for entry procedures and requirements for each facility prior to entry.

Animal facilities are classified as conventional, limited access, specific pathogen free (SPF) or barrier for purposes of disease containment and prevention of cross contamination between facilities.

Conventional Facility: There may be requirements for protective clothing in a conventional facility. The Contractor shall wear protective clothing if required.

Note: After entering a conventional facility, access is restricted into any Specific Pathogen Free (SPF/Barrier) facility on the same day unless the individual showers and changes clothing.

Limited Access: Limited access facility has strict protective clothing and entrance procedures. After entering a limited access facility, access is restricted into SPF facilities on the same day unless the individual showers and makes a change of clothing.

Specific Pathogen Free (SPF/Barrier): Animals in an SPF facility are free from specific pathogens. After entering either conventional or limited access facilities, access is restricted into all SPF facilities on the same day unless the individual showers and makes a change of clothing.

Note: Protective clothing includes, but not limited to shoe covers, masks, hair bonnets, disposable lab coat and jumpsuit, and are provided by the Government.

C.2.2 Maintenance and Repair Service C.2.2.1 Responsibility for Service Utilities:

The portions of utility connections servicing the cage washers for which the Contractor shall be responsible include:

Electrical: The Contractor shall inspect, maintain, repair and/or replace all electrical wiring and components from the load side of the building main disconnect to all cage wash equipment.

Steam: The Contractor shall maintain, repair and/ or replace as needed, all steam regulators, piping, piping insulation, gauges, and all steam components from the main shut off valve feeding the cage washer to the cage washer. The Contractor shall maintain, repair and/or replace all pumps, piping, valves, strainers, and steam traps on all steam condensate lines serving the cage washers. The minimum steam supply pressure is 40 psig. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or his/her Alternate of any indication of low steam pressure as soon as possible.

Domestic hot water and city water: The Contractor shall inspect, maintain, repair and/or replace as needed, all piping, piping insulation, valves on the domestic hot water and city water systems from the main solenoid valve (including the solenoid valve) back to the cage washer. The minimum domestic hot water supply temperature is 140º Fahrenheit. The contractor shall notify the COR or his/her Alternate of any indication of low domestic hot water temperature as soon as possible.

Exhaust system: The Contractor shall inspect, maintain, repair and/or replace as needed all belts, shafts, motors, dampers controls and associated components on all exhaust fans that are installed as part of the cage washer. For cage washers that utilize building exhaust systems, the Contractor shall be responsible from the motorized damper (including the damper and actuator) back to the cage washer. The Contractor shall notify the COR or his/her Alternate of any exhaust or airflow problems as soon as possible.

C.2.2.2 Preventive Maintenance Services:

For all equipment listed in Section C.2.11 the Contractor shall perform preventive maintenance services that include the following:

1. Inspect all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components of each piece of cage wash equipment. The term "inspection" used in this contract means to check and/or test for satisfactory manufacturers recommended operating condition and performance.

2. Perform all adjustments and repairs necessary to keep each piece of cage wash equipment in continuous optimum operating condition.

3. Operate each piece of cage wash equipment through all cycles and observe for proper operation of all components.

4. Inspect all tanks, chambers, manifolds, hoses, door gaskets, door latches, and related equipment on each cage washer for leaks or other malfunctions. Defects found with equipment or parts shall be written in the service reports and shall be corrected before equipment or parts are inoperable or become non-functional. Defects shall be repaired within 5 business days after discovery. No equipment shall be left in service that has the potential to compromise personal safety.

5. Inspect, clean, and lubricate all motors, pumps, gear boxes, chains, pulleys, and other moving parts on each piece of cage wash equipment.

6. For cage washers equipped with an effluent tank, perform the inspection and make all necessary adjustments and repairs to the mechanical, electrical and the monitoring systems.

7. Disassemble and clean all manifolds and jet sprays to ensure free water flow.

8. Validate cage washer performance using a manufacturer's recommended temperature indicator on each cage washer to ensure a minimum water temperature of 180º Fahrenheit at the cage level. Monitor the temperature of the waste water out from the cage washer to ensure it is below Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) limits. The maximum waste water temperature to the sewer is 140º Fahrenheit. Provide the temperature readings of the hot water entering the cage washer and the waste water to the sewer with the inspection report. Notify the COR or his/her Alternate of any deviations from the specified temperatures as soon as possible.

9. When acidic chemicals are used to de-scale the animal cages, pans, and the cage washer, provide pH measurement for waste water at cage washer discharge. These measurements shall be taken while the cage washer is being operated using each facility's Standard Operating Procedure for use of acidic detergents. Provide the pH measurement with the inspection report. Notify the COR or his/her alternate of any abnormal pH levels in the cage washer effluent as soon as possible. Abnormal levels are pH readings below 6 or above 10.

10. Correct any defects found with the cage wash equipment or/and install replacement parts resulting from any of the above inspections.

11. Perform other maintenance services as recommended by the appropriate Original Equipment Manufacture’s literature.

12. Preventive maintenance inspections shall be performed between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding Federal holidays). The Contractor shall schedule each inspection at least three (3) working days in advance with the COR or his/her Alternate. The first preventive maintenance inspections shall be performed within thirty (30) days after the award of this contract on each piece of equipment. The Contractor shall provide a written report to the COR or his/her Alternate within five (5) working days of the inspection. This report shall include a detailed description of what was inspected on each machine, the condition of each machine, any problems or defects found, estimates of time required to perform the repairs, list of replacement parts and labor. Also included in the inspection report shall be the result of the cage washer temperature tests and the pH measurement of the cage washer effluent.

13. All parts and labor incurred during the preventive maintenance service shall be included in the contract price.

14. After the first preventive maintenance inspection, the remaining inspections shall be scheduled at 90-day intervals for the remainder of the contract period. At least four (4) preventive maintenance inspections shall be performed annually.

C.2.2.3 Call-back Repair Services:

In between scheduled inspections, if repairs are needed for the cage wash equipment, the Contractor shall provide call-back repair services for the equipment listed in section C.2.11, Equipment List. At the time of the contract award, the Contractor shall furnish the COR the name(s) and telephone number (s) of a person(s) to call when call-back service is needed.

The Contractor shall begin work within 24 hours (excluding Federal holidays and weekends) of initial notification by COR or his/her Alternate. The COR or his/her Alternate shall provide the Contractor with a description of the problem, location and type of the cage wash equipment when calling for service. The Contractor shall prearrange with the COR or his/her Alternate for building access for work that shall be performed after normal working hours. All repairs shall be completed within five (5) business days. After the completion of the repair service, the Contractor shall provide the COR, or his/her Alternate documents as follows: a field service report signed by the authorized person (i.e. cage wash Foreman, Operator or other personnel authorized by the COR) shall be completed with One (1) copy left with the signing person and one copy sent to the COR. The report shall contain time and date the call was received by the Contractor, time, and date the repair service was started, model number and serial number of the cage wash equipment, location of the equipment, a brief description of the problem and the corrective action taken, list of parts and components required, name and phone number of person requesting service, time and date that the service was completed. All parts and labor incurred during the call-back repair service shall be included in the contract price.

C.2.3 Special Projects Large Components:

Upon request, the Contractor may be required to perform special projects for the cage washers listed in section C.2.11, Equipment List. Special projects include modifications or replacement of major components to improve operation, efficiency, or safety of the cage washers. The cost of any special projects shall be on a time-and-materials basis. The price for the materials for special repairs shall be based on an established catalogue or list price in effect when material is furnished, less all applicable discounts to the Government. In no event shall such prices be more than the Contractor's price to his most favored customer for the same item in like quantity or the current market price (whichever is lower). The direct labor hours to perform special projects shall be at the fixed labor rate for the current performance period.

C.2.4 Parts and Materials:

The Contractor shall either maintain an inventory or have available within 24 hours all replacement parts and materials required for the repair of each piece of cage wash equipment covered under this contract. Replacement parts and materials shall be specifically designed for the cage washers on which they are to be used and shall be provided at no additional cost to the Government except for the major components listed below and parts to be used in C.2.3 Special Projects.

Major components:

· Large pumps and motors (3 Horse Power or greater)

· Electronic dampers

· Steam coils

· Heat exchangers

· Temperature recorders

· Control panel (electromechanical, microprocessor)

At least 48 hours prior to replacement of any of the above items, the Contractor shall submit a written cost estimate for the approval of the COR or his/her Alternate. (Contract staff working in animal facilities are not authorized to commit or approve funds). Replacement cost shall be billed separately. The price to be paid for the materials for special repairs shall be based on an established catalogue or list price in effect when material is furnished, less all applicable discounts to the government. In no event shall such prices be more than the Contractor's sale price to his most favored customer for the same item in like quantity or the current market price (whichever is lower). The direct labor hours to perform special projects shall be at the fixed labor rate for the current performance period.

C.2.5 Exclusions:

This contract does not include any labor or material for service lines and fittings, operating problems related to environmental conditions, e.g., plant electrical, steam, water, and/or ventilation that do not comply with equipment specifications.

This contract does not include daily routine maintenance such as cleaning all catch screens, daily inspections of the wheels and axles for the spray arms or monitoring the chemical dispensing system. This type of routine maintenance shall be a responsibility of the Government.

C.2.6 Key Personnel:

The Contractor shall have available under his/her direct employment and supervision the necessary trained personnel, organization, facilities, and transportation to properly fulfill all services specified in this contract. Key personnel shall respond and report on-site within twenty-four (24) hours after receiving a request for service from the COR or his/her Alternate.

All work performed under this contract shall be accomplished by skilled specialists who have previous training and experience on cage wash equipment maintenance and repairs. In jurisdictions that require licensing for the work being performed under this contract all contractor personnel that are involved in such work must be licensed by the state and/or local government.

C.2.7 Equipment and Components Removal for Repair:

In the event pumps, motors or other components are required to be sent out for repairs, the Contractor shall obtain prior approval from the COR or his or her alternate. The COR or his/her Alternate shall assist the contractor in obtaining a properly executed Repair Pass prior to removal of any Government owned equipment from NIH premises. (Contract staff working in animal facilities are not authorized to issue a Repair Pass) The Contractor shall be responsible for the return of the equipment to the original location on NIH property.

C.2.8 Cleaning:

At the end of each work period, all materials, parts, and tools shall be removed from the site and all debris shall be removed and the area of work shall be left in clean condition.

C.2.9 Hazardous Work Permits :

The Division of the Fire Marshall is responsible for issuing hazardous work permits for personnel performing "hot work" such as welding, grinding, soldering, metal cutting, etc. on the NIH Bethesda Campus. The permit system ensures that proper fire safety precautions are incorporated before the hot work proceeds. The contractor shall obtain a Hazardous Work Permit prior to starting any “hot work” by calling 301-496-0487.

C.2.10 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall provide the following reports and information, as well as any alternate documents outlined in section C.2.2.3. Contents of Field Service Reports shall be reviewed and discussed with each Animal Facility Specialist by the Contractor’s Field Technicians.

Within 5 days of inspection

COR

Bldg. 14A/Room A120

Bethesda, MD 20892

C.2.11 Equipment List