Statement of Work for Modular Building REVISED DRAFT.pdf

Statement of Work

The Vendor/contractor shall be responsible for providing a modular 4-wall building system and installation for the VA Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center, Building 35, Grounds

Maintenance Shop located at 1201 E 9th St, Bonham, Texas 75418.

Product Salient Characteristics of a modular 4-wall building system:

1) The Vendor/Contractor must follow standards set under a certification from ISO 9001:2015 or higher.

2) The modular system most consists of four (4) complete walls that are integrated and interchangeability. The system will have steel floor tracks for holding the wall panels securely in place.

3) The modular system will have a stud structural system: that physically connects, that is designed for quick access to a wiring channel, designed for load-bearing weight, and for stability of wall panels.

4) The modular system will have a roof/ceiling system being 22 gauge of ribbed steel or thicker;

including support beams. The ceiling will have pre-wire hung metal grid for standard lay-in acoustical 2 ft by 4 ft ceiling tiles.

5) The size of the modular building needs to be 12 ft x 16 ft with 8 ft wall height.

6) The walls/panel must be rated for Fire & Sound with a steel exterior; the minimal thickness of 3 inches and a maximum thickness of 5 inches. The walls/panels must be created with non-combustible, non-CFC polyurethane for interior insulated and have a G-90 galvanized steel exterior or better.

7) Of the 4-wall system; only one panel will have a window, all other panels will not have a window. One panel will be designed for installation of a HVAC window unit.

8) The modular system will only need 1 single 3070 x 1-3/4 inch, 20 gauge steel door, being pre-hung in the frame; including a door closer, aluminum thresholds, kickplates, and door sweep.

9) The modular system will have one (1) window on one panel: the window size is 48” wide, 36” height, and with a glass thickness of 1/4 inch or thicker.

10) The windows in the single wall panel and in the door must meet the current codes of the National Tempered Glass standard of ASTM C1048, the American National Standard (ANSI) Z97.1, and the International Building Code (IBC) 2406, or higher standards.

11) The modular system will have LED, T-8, bi-pin, 2’x4’ recessed lighting system; the lighting system will not have ballasts.

12) The modular system will have a “single duplex receptacle” on every stud excluding studs designed for corner studs, as it meets the standards for the NEC 2023. Installation height will be to code from the finished floor height.

13) The modular system will have a complete plug & play electric package to include: an 8 circuit, 20-amp breaker box, Square D screw-in breakers.

a) With a dedicated circuit for 120v receptacle drop for HVAC window unit,

b) With a dedicated circuit for 120v receptacle drop for microwave,

c) With a dedicated circuit for 120v lighting kit and light switch,

d) With a dedicated circuit for 120v receptacle drop for fridge,

e) Two dedicated circuits for 120v single duplex receptacle drops,

f) Two empty slots for future growth.

g) All components and installation will meet or exceed NEC 2023 (NFPA 70).

h) Product must comply with Buy American Act and be manufactured in USA.

Period of Performance: After Receipt of Order (ARO+120 days). Work to be completed within 120 days after receipt of order.

The delivery location for this equipment will be VA Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center, Building 35

Grounds Maintenance Shop Located at 1201 E 9th St, Bonham, TX 75418.

Qualifications of Personal:

1) The Vendor/contractor shall provide copies of current licenses/certifications of management and technicians that will be building said equipment prior to any work being started.

2) The Vendor/contractor shall provide accurate and up to date data of the experience and knowledge of any personal that will be building said equipment prior to any work being started.

3) Because the VA requires that all components be made to current US Codes; the fabricator(s) is required to show any relatable certifications/licenses towards fabricating and assembly skills prior to any work being started.

Delivery:

1) Delivery of products will be during normal business hours; 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mon-Fri.

2) Government Holidays:

(a) The Government hereby provides notice and Contractor hereby acknowledges receipt that

Government personnel observe the listed days as holidays:

New Year's Day January 1st

Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January Washington’s Birthday Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth National Independence Day June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas December 25th

(b) In addition to the days designed as holidays, the Government observes like following days: In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days:

a. Any other day designated by Federal Statute

b. Any other day designated by Executive Order

c. Any other day designated by the President’s Proclamation

It is understood and agreed between the Government and the Contractor that observance of such days by Government personnel shall not otherwise be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement of compensation. In the event the Contractor's personnel work during the holiday, they may be reimbursed by the Contractor, however, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost, other than their normal compensation for the time worked.

Warranty on Labor, Material, & Product:

1) The Vendor/Contractor shall warranty work/installation & product for 5 years.

Veteran’s Administration:

1) The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

2) In this service and installation of a modular building, the Vendor/Contractor will not be on any

VA property, nor will the Vendor/Contractor have access to any device that has the capability for storage, generating, transmitting, or exchanging of any VA sensitive information – therefore, the VA systems will be protected.

Information Technology Security requirements section:

Under the guideline of the VA Information Technology Security requirements section, as prescribed in

839.201, the contractor/vendor, their personnel, and their subcontractors shall be subject to the Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks regarding information and information system security as delineated in this contract.

1. GENERAL

Contractors, contractor personnel, subcontractors, and subcontractor personnel shall be subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks as VA and VA personnel regarding information and information system security.

2. ACCESS TO VA INFORMATION AND VA INFORMATION SYSTEMS

a. A contractor/subcontractor shall request logical (technical) or physical access to VA information and VA information systems for their employees, subcontractors, and affiliates only to the extent necessary to perform the services specified in the contract, agreement, or task order.

b. All contractors, subcontractors, and third-party servicers and associates working with VA information are subject to the same investigative requirements as those of VA appointees or employees who have access to the same types of information. The level and process of background security investigations for contractors must be in accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 0710, Personnel

Suitability and Security Program. The Office for Operations, Security, and Preparedness is responsible for these policies and procedures.

c. Contract personnel who require access to national security programs must have a valid security clearance. National Industrial Security Program (NISP) was established by Executive Order 12829 to ensure that cleared U.S. defense industry contract personnel safeguard the classified information in their possession while performing work on contracts, programs, bids, or research and development efforts. The Department of Veterans Affairs does not have a Memorandum of Agreement with Defense

Security Service (DSS). Verification of a Security Clearance must be processed through the Special

Security Officer located in the Planning and National Security Service within the Office of Operations, Security, and Preparedness.

d. Custom software development and outsourced operations must be located in the U.S. to the maximum extent practical. If such services are proposed to be performed abroad and are not disallowed by other VA policy or mandates, the contractor/subcontractor must state where all non-U.S. services are provided and detail a security plan, deemed to be acceptable by VA, specifically to address mitigation of the resulting problems of communication, control, data protection, and so forth. Location within the U.S.

may be an evaluation factor.

e. The contractor or subcontractor must notify the Contracting Officer immediately when an employee working on a VA system or with access to VA information is reassigned or leaves the contractor or subcontractor’s employ. The Contracting Officer must also be notified immediately by the contractor or subcontractor prior to an unfriendly termination.