H346--Chiller Chemical Treatment Wilkes Barre VAMC
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24420Q0618
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 4
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541620 Environmental Consulting Services
- Place of performance
- Vamc Wilkes Barre Wilkes Barre 18711 USA
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
Notice text
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Amendment 0005 is provided:
a. There are no attachments due to issues posting to betaSAM. All information for this Amendment is found below:
b. The following are questions and answers:
1. What if any equipment is owned by the facility? Controllers, chemical feed pumps etc.?? What is the approx. age, make and model of any equipment? Yes the equipment is approximately 15 years old.
LMI chemical pumps models P031-393SI and A151-391TI
LMI Liquitron DC4500 conductivity controller
2. How many gallons of water per year are used by the individual cooling towers?
Main Plant Cooling Towers 750 ton each
CT 1 = 2,250,000 gallons
CT 2 = 1,500,000 gallons
CLC Cooling Towers 100 ton each ( No meter so providing an estimate)
CLC CT 1 = 500,000 gallons
CLC CT 2 = 500,000 gallons
3. What is the volume and current chemical treatment (inhibitors used) for each condenser loop? ?
4. Does the facility have a requirement or preference between liquid or solid chemical programs? Liquid
5. What are the minimum service requirements for the contract? Bi-Weekly
6. Is legionella or bacterial testing required for the contract? Yes
7. Is a cleaning and or disinfection required for the contract? No
8. We would like to know if this is a new requirement or if there is a legacy contractor/provider currently performing these services or a provider that has provided these services in the past?
These questions must be addressed via a FOIA request. Please see: https://www.va.gov/foia/
9. If there is a legacy provider, can you provide the name of the Contractor and the Contract Number? Can you provide the current contract value? These questions must be addressed via a FOIA request. Please see: https://www.va.gov/foia/
10. Will a copy of the sing in sheet form the walk through be posted? No
11. Please confirm that the (2) 750 ton chillers have (2) separate cooling towers, ie. (2) separate chemical feed and control systems exist for the (2) separate cooling towers in this building. Yes all chillers have there own cooling towers and each tower has its own chemical feed system.
12. SOW section 5.0 Paragraph A states “Corrosion rates to be determined by Corrater LPR Monitoring System”. Does the VA currently own a ”Corrater LPR Monitoring System” system is the successful bidder to provide one. No the VA does not own a system and yes it would be the responsibility of the successful bidder.
13. SOW section 5.0 Paragraph A states “Corrosion rates to be determined by Corrater LPR Monitoring System”. Will the “Corrater LPR Monitoring System” be required on all 3 open loop systems and all three closed loop systems? Just the open loop.
14. SOW section 5.0 Paragraph B states “Culture methods to be completed monthly”. Please confirm that only culture methods as outlined in VHA Directive 1061 Appendix C are acceptable and per VHA Directive 1061 Appendix C rapid testing methods, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and direct fluorescent antibody (DFA), are not permitted. That is correct.
15. SOW section 5.0 Paragraph B states “Onsite production of electrolytic bromine from non-hazardous precursors is preferred. A typical acceptable system is the ProChemTech ElectroBrom, Model EB or MB units”. During the walk through it was observed that a liquid stabilized bromine biocide is currently being applied. Please confirm that liquid bromine biocides, such as what is currently being utilized, is not acceptable. Liquid bromine biocides are not acceptable.
Due to system issues with BetaSAM there will be no SF30 that accompanies this amendment, amendment 0002 or 0003. The purpose of this amendment is to: Extend the due date of quotes to 7/7/2020 @10am Eastern
Update #6 ·
Due to system issues with BetaSAM there will be no SF30 that accompanies this amendment, amendment 0002 or 0003.
The purpose of this amendment is to:
Extend the due date of quotes to 7/7/2020 @10am Eastern
Update #5 ·
The purpose of Amendment 0003 is to provide the following:
Due to betaSAM posting issues Amendment 0002 attachment did not post. This amendment only extended the due date for quotes to 6/29/2020 @10am eastern. Amendment 0002 also caused an error with the set-aside. This continues to be a Small Business Set-Aside.
There will be no SF30 for this amendment due to the continued errors posting amendment attachments.
Update #4 ·
Amendment 0002 provided to extend due date for quotes.
Update #3 ·
Please see amendment 0001 for more information.
Update #2 ·
Please see amendment 0001 for more information.
Update #1 ·
General Information
Document Type Combined Solicitation/Synopsis
Solicitation Number 36C24420Q0618
Posted Date 5/29/2020
Original Response Date 6/12/2020 @ 10a Eastern Time
Product or Service Code H346
Set Aside Small Business
NAICS Code 541620
Contracting Office Address
1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with Part 13 of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This Solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), and the solicitation number is 36C24420Q0618.
This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-06 effective 6 May 2020, and the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR). The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil.
This Solicitation is being competed as a Total Small Business set-aside. The NAICS Code is 541620 Environmental Consulting Services and the business size standard is $16.5 million.
The Coatesville, PA Contracting Office is seeking to purchase services for Boiler and Chiller Water Treatment Services located at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, PA. The Statement of Work (SOW) is provided as Attachment 1.
Service Contract Act Wage Determination No. 2015-4239 Rev 12 dated 11 May 2020, applies to this acquisition and will be incorporated into the resulting contract. A copy of the Wage Determination is included with this solicitation as Attachment 2.
Complete instructions for submitting a response to this solicitation and applicable provisions and clauses are found in Attachment 3, Submission_evaluation_provisions_clauses. All offerors are advised to pay careful attention to the quote submission instructions as there are very specific instructions as what is required to be provided.
The applicable line item/CLIN is found on Attachment 4.
The purchase order period of performance (POP) will begin as described in the Statement of Work.
Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on a Standard Form 1449.
In accordance with FAR 4.1102 and FAR 52.204-7 (b)(1) offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at time of quote submission and at time of award. Registration may be done online at: www.acquisition.gov or www.sam.gov.
Contractors are advised that any and all questions concerning this solicitation must be sent in writing to the Contracting Office at NCO 4, Coatesville, PA. Questions may be sent via email to Ms. Renee Kale at renee.kale@va.gov. No questions will be answered after 4 June 2020@10am.
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the contract specialist. Renee Kale at renee.kale@va.gov.
Point of Contact
Renee Kale
Contract Specialist
Service 1 (Physical Plant Support Service)
Department of Veterans Affairs/Service Area Office East/Network Contracting Office 4
Phone (610) 384-7711x3233
Fax (610) 466-2236
1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Site Visit Information Wilkes Barre.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24420Q0618 0001_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24420Q0618 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 3 submission_evaluation_provisions_clauses.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24420Q0618_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 1 SOW.doc | DOC document | |
| Attachment 4 CLINS.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 2 WD 2015-4239.pdf |
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