Statement of Work.pdf

Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System 08 December 2023 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS 39531

Project 520-332 Expand Behavioral Health, Lab, And Imaging at Eglin AFB VA Clinic

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

Project Design Scope of Work

1. GENERAL INTENT: The Contractor (herein referred to as “The A/E”) shall provide Architect/Engineer (A/E) services to design a construction project at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB) Veteran’s Affairs (VA) Medical Clinic (VAMC) aboard Eglin Air Force Base, Florida in accordance with this design Scope of Work

(SOW).

2. STATEMENT OF WORK:

A/E Part One Services (also known as the Design Phase): A/E and related professional services shall include all consulting and support work required for programming, planning, design, production of construction documents and specifications to construct a new freestanding building of approximately 12,800 Square Feet (Sq. Ft.) on the campus of Eglin AFB VAMC. The project will rehouse Behavioral Health outpatient services and expand Phlebotomy and Laboratory Imaging capability into new space to allow for expansion of Primary Care in the main clinic as part of a future Master-Planned Non-Reoccurring Maintenance (NRM) project.

Approximately fifty (50) new parking spaces will be added as part of the project. The building design will meet published VA standards for Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Telecommunications, Access, Security, plus other trades that are required for a complete project. The preliminary designs must include three (03) conceptual plans with different space configurations including cost estimates for each option. The A/E will prepare equipment layouts for new and existing laboratory and lab equipment as required by the equipment manufacturers’ specifications and drawings.

A/E Part Two Services of this design project (also known as Construction Period Services) includes responding to construction contractor Requests For Information (RFIs) during the solicitation and construction phases of the construction project, attendance at pre-bid, post-award and commissioning kick off construction project conferences, review of construction material submittals and shop drawings, approximately two (2) site visits per month during construction (both scheduled and emergent) to ensure compliance with the design drawings and specifications, preparation of site visit reports, coordination with project commissioning requirements, review of any construction project modifications for cost and technical acceptability, attendance in the final acceptance inspection, preparation of the punch list and preparation of record drawings of the completed construction project based on the construction contractor’s as-built drawings. The A/E shall prepare a submittal log to be utilized by VA during construction period services and are required to review and comment on submittals and RFI’s on a web based electronic construction document management system such as Submittal Exchange. The A/E shall provide meeting minutes for weekly construction meetings throughout the duration of construction.

The above paragraphs constitute a basic outline of the work to be accomplished and in no way comprises all the details for design of this project. The A/E shall initiate detailed inspection of the project site to determine the needs and conditions for the design of this project. As-built, Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System 08 December 2023

Biloxi, MS 39531 historical drawings, and the EHRM infrastructure readiness assessment documents will be made available after award for A/E use; the A/E will verify the validity of the record drawings prior to the start of design work and conduct site investigations as necessary throughout the design.

The A/E shall be solely responsible for the management, including all associated labor, equipment, materials, mailing costs, and inspection, to meet the requirements of the design project. The A/E shall further provide meeting minutes for all meetings held under this design project.

3. DESIGN WITHIN FUNDING LIMITATIONS: The design shall be prepared by the A/E so as to permit the award of a construction contract, using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) procedures for the construction of the facility, at a cost that does not exceed the VAAR Magnitude of construction between $10,000,000.00 - $20,000,000.00.

4. DESIGN INDEPENDENCE, FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT: Designs for construction must produce a “complete and usable” facility or improvement when constructed. VA policy (VHA Office of Capital Assets Management, Engineering and Support memo Updated Construction Guidance and Expectations dated Sep 12, 2016) requires the A/E to certify that their design (including all bid alternates/bid deducts) is independent of any future construction project. In addition, the A/E must certify that it has produced a design that does not include furniture and equipment that will be procured separately. Equipment that can be part of the design includes those items to meet code requirements for building occupancy, items covered in the VA’s Master Construction Specifications (PG-18-1) Divisions 1 through 10, 13 through 26, or 28 through 48, non-IT equipment items covered by Division 27 and items covered by Division Numbers 12 31 00, 12 32 00, 12 34 00 and 12 36 00. The A/E shall include drawings showing all furniture and equipment with designations to show who will provide and who will install (VV, VC, or CC).

The A/E shall submit as part of the Final Bid Documents submittal a signed letter on company letterhead stating the design’s independence.

5. DESIGN CRITERIA: The VA Technical Information Library (TIL) available at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/index.asp is managed by the VA Office of Construction and Facility Management and is the master repository for all VA Numbered Standards for Construction to include design and construction specifications, procedures, standard details, BIM/CAD standards, equipment guides, space planning and design guides. The documents of the TIL shall be the minimum design criteria for all VA projects performed in the construction of new facilities and the modernization, alteration, addition, or improvement of its real property. All design documents shall be developed in accordance with the following listed Department of Veterans Affairs References, with special emphasis on items in bold:

PG-18-1 Master Construction Specifications PG-18-3 Design and Construction Procedures [Including but not limited to: Codes, Standards, and Executive Orders] PG-18-4 Standard Details and CAD Standards PG-18-5 Equipment Guide List H-18-8 Seismic Design Handbook PG-18-9 Space Planning Criteria http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/index.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/CFM/TIL/spec.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/CFM/TIL/cPro.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/CFM/TIL/sDetail.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/CFM/TIL/equip.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/CFM/TIL/seismic.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/CFM/TIL/planning.asp

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PG-18-10 Design Manuals (by discipline) [Including but not limited to: Guiding Principles checklists as indicated for Minor Projects in Sustainable Design Manual, Life Cycle Cost Analysis]

PG-18-12 Design Guides (graphical, by function) PG-18-13 Barrier Free Design Guides PG-18-14 Room Finishes, Door, and Hardware Schedules PG-18-15 Minimum Requirements for A/E Submissions PG-18-17 Environmental Compliance Manual H-7545 VA Cultural Resource Management Procedures

The following references should also be used to complete the design documents:

VA Standards Alert 017 – Infrastructure Standards for Telecommunications Spaces and all standards, guides, and manuals incorporated by reference (https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/sAlert/sAlert017.pdf)

Where conflicts exist between VA adopted codes and standards and the documents on the TIL, the A/E shall bring this to the attention of the VA. The resolution of the conflict shall be made by the authority having jurisdiction for VA to ensure consistency department wide.

6. DESIGN COLLABORATION: The A/E during this design project shall collaborate with the Veteran’s Health Administrative (VHA) Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the Independent Life Safety Review Agent (LS Agent) for the project. Design submittal comments from the COR shall be incorporated into the design to ensure compliance with all requirements are met. The A/E is required to ensure all elements of the design adhere to the Life Safety Code, including recommendations for temporary construction barriers, prior to the Independent Life Safety review.

7. INDEPENDENT LIFE SAFETY REVIEW: The A/E shall incorporate any comments from the VISN 16 Safety Manager - Life Safety Review.

8. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: The A/E shall assist the VA with completion of a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) assessment as required by the Gulf Cost Veterans Health Care System.

If the NEPA assessment results in potential environmental impacts, the A/E shall be responsible for completing any auxiliary documentation required per PG-18-17 NEPA Interim Guidance for Projects located on the TIL (http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/etc/NEPAGuidance.pdf). Additional requirements may include, but are not limited to, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Impact Statement, and Record of Decision. The NEPA analysis and concluding documentation must be completed by the Final Bid Documents submittal.

9. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN STANDARDS: The A/E shall be responsible for designing to achieve sustainable design equivalencies and for implementing within the design the following Guiding Principles found in the Federal Leadership on High Performance and Sustainable Buildings Memorandum of Understanding and the VA Sustainable Design and Energy Reduction Manual:

• Employ Integrated Design Principles (Integrated Design, Commissioning) http://www.cfm.va.gov/cfm/til/dManual.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/cfm/til/dGuide.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/CFM/TIL/accessibility.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/cfm/til/room/RoomFinishes.pdf http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/aeDesSubReq.asp http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/etc/NEPAGuidance.pdf http://www.va.gov/vapubs/viewPublication.asp?Pub_ID=584&FType=2 https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/sAlert/sAlert017.pdf http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/etc/NEPAGuidance.pdf

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• Optimize Energy Performance (Energy Efficiency, Measurement and Verification). See attached Energy Efficiency Design Standards document.

• Protect and Conserve Water (Indoor Water, Outdoor Water)

• Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality (Ventilation, Thermal Comfort, Moisture

Control, Day lighting, Low-Emitting Materials, and Protect IAQ during Construction)

• Reduce Environmental Impact of Materials (Recycled Content, Bio- based Content, Construction Waste, Ozone Depleting Compounds)

Sustainable design features, activities and equivalencies are part of overall Federal policy to limit environmental impact and ensure the environmental compatibility of Federal facilities. It is the intent of the VA to make every reasonable and rational effort to meet these requirements. In the event the A/E concludes that implementation of specific sustainability requirements is not feasible (in that doing so creates major negative impacts on the project, including major overall cost increases, major operational feasibility issues, major technology application issues, etc.), a detailed rationale for limiting the use of the specific sustainability feature in question shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer’s Representative for consideration. Such rationale shall include discussion of the significant negative impacts to the project. Cost comparisons and evaluations used in supporting the non-inclusion of required sustainability features must show an overwhelming life cycle rationale. Such exclusions shall not be implemented unless specifically approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

10. PHYSICAL SECURITY: The A/E must include a certified physical security specialist. The specialists must be involved with the design beginning with the concept phase and the qualifications must be submitted to the COR for review and approval prior to the concept/basis of design phase. The specialists shall meet the specific requirements listed in the Physical Security Design Manual for Mission Critical Facilities located on the TIL (http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/PhysicalSecurity/dmPhySecMC.pdf). The A/E shall ensure that all aspects of the applicable VA Physical Security Design Manual (Mission Critical Facilities) are incorporated into the design and shall prepare a written report acknowledging compliance as required by the VOC. The A/E must inform the COR of any physical security items that will be difficult to achieve during the concept/basis of design phase of the design and assist the VA with waiver requests as necessary.

11. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: Design submittals shall follow the requirements of Program Guide, PG-18-15, Volume C - A/E Submission Instructions for Minor and NRM Construction Program dated November 2008 (reference: SOW – Att 01 – PG-18-15 – AE Sub Req – Vol C – Behavioral Health Lab – Eglin AFB). This document is available on the TIL at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/aeDesSubReq.asp.

Submittal documents shall be prominently marked “For Official Use Only (FOUO)” if they contain qualifying data as defined in VHA Memorandum 2019-11-13 Sensitive Infrastructure Data Classification – For Official Use Only (FOUO). (reference: SOW - Att 02 - Memo - Sensitive Infra Data Class - Behavioral Health Lab - Eglin AFB).

The A/E shall deliver design submittal documents that follow the iterative phase breakdown for design work in PG-18-15 and as additionally specified below. Specific requirements for each discipline/work product listed under each phase can be found in PG-18-15; it is expected for the phase of design that each of the checked items in the SD/DD/CD columns will be completed for the submittal. The A/E shall attend a review meeting following each design submittal as indicated under the Project Schedule section http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/PhysicalSecurity/dmPhySecMC.pdf http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/aeDesSubReq.asp

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The following submittals will be required for this project:

Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan Basis of Design (BD) – 15% o In addition to the requirements in PG-18-15, a Basis of Design is required. Basis of Design is a narrative presentation of facts, sufficiently complete, to demonstrate that the project concept is fully understood, and that subsequent design details, and their ultimate presentation in the final drawings and specifications, will be based on sound architectural and engineering decisions. Conceptual drawings of the planned design and the initial cost estimate will additionally be included.

Schematic Design (SD) – 35% Design Development One (DD) – 65% Construction Documents (CD) – 95% Final Bid Documents (Bid)

12. DRAWING FORMAT: All drawings shall adhere to VA project software requirements for Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Computer Aided Design (CAD) available at http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/projReq.asp. BIM software shall be Revit 2023 or the latest version available to Gulf Coast VAMC.

The A/E shall provide a computer 3D model and prepare various 3D renderings to present to VA throughout the design phase to adequately represent architectural, mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP), site conditions and other items in the design to aide with facility visualization and contractor coordination.

The project BIM model minimum requirements shall be developed to include the systems described below as they would be built, the processes of installing them and to reflect record drawing conditions (possibly incorporating into the Houston VAMC Master Record Drawing – pending facility expertise).

The deliverable model at the SD, DD, and CD design phases shall be developed to include as many of the systems described below (but not limited to) as are necessary and appropriate at that design phase.

Architectural/Interior Design Square Footage/Volume Room Names and Numbers Architectural Schedules Architectural Specialties and Woodwork Doors Windows Louvers Roof Floors Ceilings Vertical Circulation Walls/Curtain Wall Sizes, Shapes, & Material Data General Signage

Schedules Furniture Equipment Structural Foundations Shafts and Pits Mechanical

HVAC

Plumbing Electrical/Telecommunications Power and Lighting Steam Distribution Other Engineering Data as Required Exterior Building Information http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/projReq.asp

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Nurse Call System Asbestos/Hazardous Material Info Security System Information (Access Control, Security

Cameras, Panic Alarms, Overhead Paging) Life Safety Information (Fire Extinguishers, Wall

Ratings, Door Ratings, Fire Protection/Alarms)

Departmental Ownership (By Common Name, Capital Asset Inventory Department Definition and Strategic Capital Investment Program Department Definition)

13. SUBMITTAL FORMATS: Submittals shall be submitted in electronic format and hard copy formats as listed below. Portable Document Format (.pdf), Microsoft Office Suite formats (.doc, .xls, and .ppt), Microsoft Project (.mpp) and Autodesk Revit Project (.rvt) files are acceptable. Submittals shall additionally be compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. '794 d); information on the requirements for accessible media can be found at http://www.section508.gov/. The A/E shall be responsible for providing:

A. Meeting/Conference Minutes: Meeting minutes for all formal meetings and conferences held with the VA; including weekly construction meetings. Meeting minutes shall be submitted within seven (7) calendar days of the meeting or conference. All documents in any of the electronic formats listed above.

Minimum meeting minutes requirements:

Project name, number, meeting host, Meeting Name Date, Time, meeting ID, call in number, Duration, and consecutive number of total related meetings Participant list (Name, Title, Phone number (office and Mobile), Email, Attended

Meeting (yes/no Check box) Meeting purpose, Roll call, COVID-19, and Additional Items Agenda items (Decisions, action items, and fixes or next steps) Next meeting date and time Detailed attachment list

B. Construction Cost Estimates: Construction cost estimates shall comply with Manual for

Preparation of Cost Estimates & Related Documents for VA Facilities dated 01 August 2022. This document is available on the TIL at http://www.cfm.va.gov/cost/index.asp. All estimates in any of the electronic formats listed above.

C. Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan

All documents in any of the electronic formats listed above.

D. Basis of Design (BD)

Two (2) half-size paper bond sets of drawings – two (2) to VA

E. Schematic Design (SD)

Two (2) half-size paper bond sets of drawings – two (2) to VA Two (2) paper bond sets of specifications – two (2) to VA Two (2) paper bond sets of investigation reports, design calculations, space planning data and cost estimate – two (2) to VA http://www.section508.gov/ http://www.cfm.va.gov/cost/index.asp

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F. Design Development (DD), and Construction Documents (CD)

Memo annotating what was not upgraded and corresponding justifications.

Two (2) half-size paper bond sets of drawings – two (2) to VA Two (2) paper bond sets of specifications – two (2) to VA Two (2) paper bond sets of investigation reports, design calculations, space planning data, construction schedule, construction statement of work (SOW), and cost estimate – two (2) to VA

G. Final Bid Documents (Bid)

PDF files of drawings, specifications, and any miscellaneous design analysis documents such as submittal log and physical security compliance report.

Certified memo annotating what areas/times were not upgraded and the corresponding justifications.

Certified memo that the A/E design is independent of future projects and includes all equipment required for the project to be activated/full functional.

Word and PDF files of specifications.

Revit and AutoCAD files of drawings.

Two (2) half-size paper bond sets of drawings – two (2) to VA Two (2) paper bond sets of specifications – two (2) to VA One (1) paper bond sets of investigation reports, design calculations, space planning data, construction schedule, construction SOW and cost estimate – one (1)_ to VA

H. Requests For Information (RFI): Requests for Information shall be submitted within three (3) calendar days of submittal to the A/E.

I. Submittal Reviews: Submittal reviews shall be submitted within seven (7) calendar days of submittal to the A/E.

J. Site Visit Reports: Site visit reports shall be submitted within seven (7) calendar days of the visit.

K. Modification/Change Order Requests: Modification requests shall be submitted within seven (7) calendar days of submittal to the A/E. This includes the review of the contractor’s change order/modification proposal for construction change orders, as well as the formulation of an IGCE for the modification, as requested. The A/E's reply regarding his/her review of cost proposals and his/her recommendations shall include an independent breakdown of costs in detail, quantities, and unit prices and shall cover both additions and deductions of labor, materials, and equipment. The A/E shall also supply cost estimates as requested by the COR for Request for Proposals for anticipated changes. All documents in any of the electronic formats listed above. Note - If major modification, VA will provide additional time and document format guidance.

L. Punch List: Punch list shall be submitted within seven (7) calendar days of the final acceptance inspection. All documents in any of the electronic formats listed above.

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M. Record Drawings: Record drawings shall be delivered to the VA within thirty (30) calendar days after VA acceptance of the construction project. Autodesk Revit Project (.rvt) format and AutoCAD (.dwg) format.

14. PROJECT SCHEDULE/PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The A/E shall perform Part One Services/Design Phase work according to the schedule shown below. If a due date on the timeline below falls on a Holiday or Weekend, the submittal shall be due the following business day. The remaining timeline will not be shifted to accommodate Holidays or Weekends.

QA/QC Submittal & Basis of Design (BD) 15% Submittal / Administrative Time

30 calendar days after receipt of Notice of Award

QA/QC and BD 15% Submittal Review Meeting

30 calendar days after VA receipt of QA/QC & BD 10% Submittals

35% SD Submittal

50 calendar days after acceptance of QA/QC & BD 10% Submittals

35% SD Review Meeting

10 calendar days after VA receipt of 35% SD Submittal

65% DD Submittal

50 calendar days after VA acceptance of 35% SD Submittal

65% DD Review Meeting

10 calendar days after VA receipt of 65% DD Submittal

95% CD Submittal

50 calendar days after VA acceptance of 65% DD

95% CD Review Meeting

10 calendar days after VA receipt of 95% CD Submittal

Final Bid Documents Submittal

30 calendar days after VA acceptance of 95% CD

Final Bid Documents Acceptance Meeting

10 calendar days after VA receipt of Final Bid Documents

Total Part One Services/Design Phase Schedule

280 calendar days

The 280 calendar days listed in part one project schedule may fluctuate based on when 95% CD submittal meets all VA guidelines and acceptance is issued. If 95% CD submittal is not accepted due to insufficient design requirements throughout the design period and additional time is deemed necessary, it is the responsibility of the A/E firm to cover all costs associated with such delays.

Part Two Services/Construction Period Services (optional Line Items) shall be performed for the length of time between the time the option(s) are exercised and acceptance of Construction Completion. The VA has 365 calendar days from final acceptance of the design to exercise the option(s) for Construction Period Services.

15. Solicitation Support Services: Pre-bid site visit to include meeting and project walk around. This is the meeting where contractors are invited to the job site to visually inspect the construction site to accurately develop a construction bid package.

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Answer any technical questions/requests for information (RFIs) received from contractors over the duration of the solicitation, including questions asked during the site visit. Questions from contractors may come at multiple times and cover several questions over the course of the solicitation period.

Technical question responses will be provided to the Contracting Officer (CO) who will distribute the information via amendment to the solicitation.

Answers to RFIs will be required from the A/E within five (05) calendar days of the date the questions are sent to the A/E from either the project COR or CO. An alternate response period may be submitted for review, however, unless approved by the CO and COR, the A/E is required to comply with the five-calendar-day requirement.

Throughout the solicitation period, the A/E shall provide addenda as necessary if required to revise specs and drawings.

In response to any technical questions and/or addenda issued during the solicitation period, the A/E shall provide any final revisions to the 100% FC CD as part of the construction contract. These documents shall be labeled Final Construction.

Construction Period Services (CPS)

Requests for Information (RFI) Requests for Information shall be submitted within three (03) calendar days of submittal to the A/E.

Submittal Reviews Submittal reviews shall be submitted within seven (07) calendar days of submittal to the A/E

Site Visit Reports Site visit reports shall be submitted within seven (07) calendar days of the visit. All documents in any of the electronic formats listed above.

Modification/Change Order Requests Modification requests shall be submitted within seven (07) calendar days (check all against Dan’s email) of submittal to the A/E. This includes the review of the contractor’s change order/modification proposal for construction change orders, as well as the formulation of an IGCE for the modification, as requested. The A/E's reply regarding their review of cost proposals and their recommendations shall include an independent breakdown of costs in detail, quantities, and unit prices and shall cover both additions and deductions of labor, materials, and equipment. The A/E shall also supply cost estimates as requested by the COR for Requests for Proposals for anticipated changes. All documents in any of the electronic formats listed above.

Note: If major modification, VA will provide additional time and document format guidance.

Punch List Punch list shall be submitted within seven (07) calendar days of the final acceptance inspection.

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Record Drawings Record drawings shall be delivered to the VA within thirty (30) calendar days after VA acceptance of the construction project. Autodesk Revit Project (.rvt) format and AutoCAD (.dwg) format.

16. CONTRACT OVERSIGHT: All contracts for this project shall be awarded by Program Contracting Activity Central – PCAC; only a warranted VA CO shall have authority to change the terms and conditions of a contract. These changes may involve the contract award amount, contract period of performance, issuance of stop work orders and changes to the statement of work.

The PCAC shall designate a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to monitor and manage the A/E’s performance under the design project contract. The COR shall be a representative of the Cheyenne VAMC Engineering Service Project Section and have the technical knowledge required to monitor and oversee the project.

A COR from the Biloxi VAMC Engineering Service shall also be designated for the construction project contract to monitor and manage the construction contractor’s performance under the construction project contract. This designation under the construction contract shall be considered equivalent to the industry standard of “Owner’s Representative” and does not supersede or eliminate the A/E’s responsibility for Part Two Services/Construction Period Services. The A/E ultimately shall be responsible for any errors and omissions with the design discovered during and after the construction phase.

17. OI&T INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARD FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECS: The current version for this standard is version 3.1, dated 01 July 2021 (https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide/OIT- InfrastrucStdTelecomSpaces.pdf). The design for this project at Eglin Air Force Base VA Clinic must meet the requirements of the Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces.

The Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces (The Standards) serves as the master reference document of criteria for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facility Information Technology (IT) support infrastructure. It defines the technical requirements necessary to maintain optimum reliability and efficiency within VA facilities and computing centers. IT Support Infrastructure is defined as all passive telecommunications and information technology equipment and supporting physical space and equipment.

This standard is owned and maintained by Solution Delivery (SD) Data Center and Infrastructure Engineering and questions or concerns should be directed to the following email group: OIT ITOPS SD Data Center and Infrastructure Engineering.

Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to, VA Handbooks 6102 and 6500; VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517; and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. Prior to use of this technology, users should check with their supervisor, Information Security Officer (ISO), Facility Chief Information Officer (CIO), or local Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) representative to ensure that all actions are consistent with current VA policies and procedures prior to implementation.

https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide/OIT-InfrastrucStdTelecomSpaces.pdf https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dguide/OIT-InfrastrucStdTelecomSpaces.pdf

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18. SAFETY: The A/E is responsible to retain services of a licensed fire protection professional engineer.

The FPE must be directly involved in the design of fire protection systems and life safety requirements, as addressed in the VA Fire Protection Design Manuals.

Review and seal As-Built drawings prepared by the contractor and certify compliance statement on each FP and life safety drawings as required by VA directives and policies.

19. SOW ATTACHMENTS: The following list of documents are attached to this SOW for A/E use and incorporation into the project documents:

SOW – Att 01 – PG-18-15 – AE Sub Req – Vol C – Behavioral Health Lab – Eglin AFB SOW - Att 02 - Memo - Sensitive Infra Data Class - Behavioral Health Lab - Eglin AFB SOW - Att 03 - Proposed Layout Drawing -10302023 - Behavioral Health Lab - Eglin AFB SOW - Att 04 - AE CPM Sch - Behavioral Health Lab - Eglin AFB SOW - Att 05 - Seasonal Influenza w Vaccines - Behavioral Health Lab - Eglin AFB SOW - Att 06 - Div 01 Spec Sections - Behavioral Health Lab - Eglin AFB SOW - Att 07 - VHA Directive 1061 - Behavioral Health Lab - Eglin AFB SOW - Att 08 - HEFP SEP Design Alerts 1-9, 11 & 12 - Behavioral Health Lab - Eglin AFB SOW - Att 09 - Post Award Specs-Drawings Review Checklist - 11172022 - Behavioral Health Lab -

Eglin AFB