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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 is conducting market research to help determine the availability and technical capabilities of SDVOSB, SB and Larges Business th... The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 is conducting market research to help determine the availability and technical capabilities of SDVOSB, SB and Larges Business that can provide a (Isolation Panel Annual Testing) (Base with four option years) as stated below). Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center Statement of Requirments Scope The contractor shall provide complete software package and any additional hardware, inter-connection cable, and manpower to test and calibrate a total of 17 Isolation panels in 13 Operating Room suites, 2 Cath lab suites and 2 PET/CT. The local or remote alarm sites will be monitored by VA personnel and logs for the VA records. These areas are in patient care areas in Building 2 and Building 34. Scheduling will be set up by VA personnel and vendor that is awarded, work will start no later than 3 weeks after award of the VA personnel request or an agreed upon time and date. The price includes all travel, mileage, expenses and any applicable field service reports that will document and detail the services performed. Service Provided by Contractor Test and calibrate 10 – Isolation panels. See work scopes below. •Square D Services will provide (1) Field Service Representative(s) to be On-Site for (2) Days. •It is understood (17) Isolation Panels need to be tested and certified. It is anticipated that this work will take (34) hours to complete. •Specifically, experienced Field Service Representative(s) will perform visual, mechanical and electrical tests on the following equipment, as outlined in the following work scopes. You will receive a copy of the test reports which can serve as a benchmark for future preventive maintenance and testing activities. •Failures will require additional time and material that will be billed at normal Time and Material rates. WORKSCOPE Hospital Systems: Isolation Panels Visual and Mechanical Inspection •Document equipment nameplate data on test report. •Visually inspect the components for damage and errors in polarity or conductor routing. •Inspect components and enclosure for signs of moisture and rust. •Verify that all phase conductors are properly installed and color coded. •Verify that grounding conductors are of proper size and properly bonded. •Verify that the ground conductor is bonded to ground in accordance with the power system specifications. •Verify tightness of all electrical connections •Use vacuum cleaner to remove loose dirt/dust from inside of enclosure. •Verify correct operation of all functions of the LIM(s) (Line Isolation Monitor) self-test and remote alarm annunciators. •Verify that the isolation power transformer has adequate capacity for the system. Electrical Tests Perform the following tests. ? Verify that system is SAFE (Green lights) when below 5.0 mA of system leakage. ? Verify the LIM will pass through the self-test routine. -Verify all light(s) (GREEN, RED, and YELLOW) and buzzer(s) operate on the LIM and all remote alarm annunciators during self-test operation. ? Measure, (As Found), L1 to L2 voltage, L1 to ground voltage, and L2 to ground voltage. ? Document on the above test results on Test Report. Customer Responsibilities •Provide free and clear access to the equipment. •Provide qualified personnel familiar with the electrical equipment to perform all switching, de-energization, re-energization, grounding and lockout of the equipment. •Coordinate all power outages and absorb any related costs. •Provide lighting and 120V power with GFI for Square D Services' onsite electrical equipment, if required. •Provide a list of job site hazards specific to its operation. These may include, but are not limited, to confined spaces, presence of chemicals and contaminants, and other operations in the area. •Provide emergency response training or documentation to Square D employees. •Notify its own employees to keep unqualified employees away from the work area for their own protection. •All costs, if any, incurred due to rescheduling of services. •Labor and expense cost overruns due to: 1) delays by others; or 2) equipment is not ready to be serviced. SPECIAL WORK REQUIREMENTS: Services shall be performed according to specifications of government point of contact. The regular work hours for this facility are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (CST). Contractor shall be flexible regarding work schedules and be knowledgeable/sensitive with regards to special requirements within the government's facility. PROPERTY DAMAGE: The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to any government property and will notify the Contracting Officer immediately if damages occur. The Contracting Officer will authorize the contractor to remedy the situation in one of the following ways: be assessed current replacement costs for damaged property, replace damaged property in a timely manner, or correct the damages with like materials at no additional cos IDENTIFICATION, PARKING, SMOKING, CELLULAR PHONE USE AND VA REGULATIONS: The contractor's employees shall obtain contractor's badges from the Engineering office in Building 20. The contractor will need to acquire a badge for each worker and ensure that the badge be worn in a visible location on the worker at all times while on the premises of the VA property. It is the responsibility of the contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police. The VA will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the contractor under any conditions. Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings at the VA. Cellular phones and two-way radios are not to be used within six feet of any medical equipment. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in a citation answerable in the United States District Court. 2 All completed services will be confirmed and approved by Engineering Service or their designated representative. On completion of service, Contractor must report to Engineering Office, BLDG. 20, where he /she must return badges and submit the individual service slips for A SERVICE CALL OR INSPECTION.