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Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Notice ID:36C24922B0031
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z1DA Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries This will be a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns under the authority of 38 U.S.C. section 81...
PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Z1DA Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries This will be a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns under the authority of 38 U.S.C. section 8127 (d). NAICS code 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, applies to this requirement. The small business size standard is $39.5M. The estimated range of construction is Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. This requirement will be procured per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 14.101 - Sealed Bidding. The solicitation is expected to be posted on or around October 20, 2022. This requirement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns under the authority of 38 U.S.C §8127 (d).Only those SDVOSB s listed and viewable in the Center for Verification & Evaluation (CVE) database located at https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/. The CVE database will be checked at the time of offer submission as well as prior to award. All offers must also have an active listing in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The awarded contractor must also submit evidence of enrollment with VETS4212. In addition to the requirements as set forth in the solicitation notice (to be issued), the proposed contractor must also be determined responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9. The Contracting Officer will determine responsibility prior to award any award being made. Questions related to this requirement will only be addressed in writing by way of email to the Contract Specialist at jeannette.morphew@va.gov. The Project number, Project Name and Solicitation Number must be included in the subject line of all questions related to this requirement. No questions will be considered until the actual solicitation is released. STATEMENT OF WORK Department of Veterans Affairs TVHS, Nashville Campus Project 626-21-103 Apheresis Photopheresis Unit A. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Title of Project: Project# 626-21-103 Apheresis Photopheresis Unit 2. Scope of Work: The contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, and supervision necessary to accomplish the work for this project, including architectural, plumbing, fire protection, controls, medical gas, mechanical, electrical power and systems, construction, alterations, necessary removal of selective existing construction and certain other items to complete the project; to the satisfaction of the VA and COR. Relating to Project# 626-21-103 Apheresis Photopheresis Unit at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, VA Medical Center, 1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212. 3. Statement of Bid Item(s): Base Bid: Complete Project 626-21-103 to Apheresis Photopheresis Unit in strict accordance with the specifications and drawings at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, VAMC, 1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212. Period of Performance: 180 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed to complete the work. B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. All work, including materials, shall have a one-year warranty, or as noted in project specifications. 2. Medical Center normal working hours are Monday thru Friday from 6 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On-site work time shall be managed to minimize the effect on the medical center and the existing MRI procedures. 3. Portions of work that require shutdowns, noise, vibration or interrupt adjacent service operations will be performed from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to midnight. On weekends the work can be performed between 6:00 p.m. Friday to 9:00 p.m. Sunday. 4. The contractor shall be required to work some nights and weekends to complete the work, in order to maintain the functionality of affected areas and to minimize disruptions to the Medical Centers operations. Before evening and weekend work begins, the project schedule shall be submitted by the contractor and approved by the VA COR two week in advance of the work taking place. 5. The contractor will coordinate all work in advance with the VA COR. 6. The contractor superintendent will always be on-site during the performance of the work associated with this contract. 7. When using furnish , provide , install , or similar term is used regarding all labor, materials, and equipment to perform the job it shall mean a complete installation that is ready for use. 8. The contractor shall identify all employees that will be working under the awarded contract. The contractor personnel shall include employees, sub-contractors, suppliers, and delivery personnel entering the medical center. Those employees shall bring one photo ID and the second form of state /federally issued id to obtain a VA Contractor identification badge. This badge must always be worn above the belt while on medical center property. The contractor s employees shall return all I.D. badges to designated personnel at the end of the period of performance of the contract. Lost badges will result in a surcharge. 9. The contractor's safety manager is responsible for safety inspections of all contract operations and will be identified to the contractor. All VA and OSHA safety regulations shall be observed during the performance of work identified on this contract. Provide signage and barricades, as required, to maintain safety and protection of work around the project work site. Daily safety reports shall be provided to the COR - daily. 10. The contractor shall visit the job site to thoroughly familiarize themselves with all the details of this work and working conditions. The contractor shall also verify all dimensions in the field and shall advise the CO and COR of any discrepancy before performing any work. The contractor shall be responsible for the coordination and proper relation of his work to the building, structure, phasing, ensuring the safety of employees, and workmen. 11. The contractor shall not allow smoking in any building or vehicle or connex (located on VA property) and shall ensure employees do not smoke on VA property. This is a smoke free facility. 12. The contractor shall take adequate precautions to protect all adjacent equipment, concrete pads, and walkways in the work area from spills, drips, runs, and damage from the use of power tools. 13. The general contractor will be provided one (1) parking space. Employees can park in designated areas if available. Paid parking is available in adjacent Vanderbilt parking garages. Drivers should be particularly concerned with pedestrian traffic and yield to pedestrians. Seat Belt use is mandatory on all VA grounds. 14. The Contractor shall keep the work area and stored materials/equipment(s) areas free from the accumulation of waste materials at all times. The Contractor shall remove from the work and premises any rubbish, tools, scaffolding, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. This includes the area around the dumpster/Connex. Material stored on-site shall be organized and inside a conditioned storage space. Materials shall not be stored on connex. 15. Equipment (building service equipment and systems) shall be provided by nationally recognized manufacturers that produce and distribute mechanical products across the United States for over 5 years. Manufacturers must have local vender representatives. 16. When fixture/devices are being removed, remove all appurtenances related or connected to the items being removed or demolished. Utilities shall be removed back to the source or active main/branch. Do not leave any abandoned utilities/lines or dead-end lines. Final verification required by COR before covering up connection. 17. The type of controls throughout project work shall be consistent. Controls must be of the same manufacturer and type. 18. Due to space limitations, the contractor will only be provided one space for a staging area (one small conex and one small dumpster). For equipment/material that is no longer needed and/or waste, the contractor is responsible for their proper and daily removal. Staging area location will be determined by the COR. 19. There is only one final inspection at the end of the project, contractor shall request a final inspection two weeks after providing a certified inspection report (in writing), and a copy of their completed and corrected QA inspection. At the time of the request there shall be no incomplete work. END SOW
