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The contractor must supply and install a minimum of two Vision 1327 Cart and Utensil Washer/Disinfectors at 4801 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City MO 64128. The equipment is required to support sterile processing for reusable medical devices across several medical departments. The contractor is also responsible for providing staff training, removing all installation debris, and completing post-installation testing and adjustments. The washers must meet specific dimensional, utility, and operational specifications, including being steam-heated and floor-mounted. No budget or specific performance timelines are detailed in this description.

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1. STATEMENT OF WORK The contractor shall provide all services, labor, travel, transportation, material, shipping, parts, connections, and equipment necessary for provision and on-site installation of... 1. STATEMENT OF WORK The contractor shall provide all services, labor, travel, transportation, material, shipping, parts, connections, and equipment necessary for provision and on-site installation of equipment to provide a minimum of two Vision 1327 Cart and Utensil Washer/Disinfectors located at 4801 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City MO 64128. The cart washer/disinfector equipment are needed to support Sterile Processing Service (SPS) for reprocessing sterilization compatible containers and transportation carts used for transportation of reusable medical devices (RMD) used in invasive procedures. They are needed to support medical procedures and surgeries in the operating room, dental services, procedural gastroenterology, procedural pulmonology, and surgical clinic procedure. The contractor shall also provide training to clinical staff prior to equipment use, capturing all tours of duty for the sterile processing department. The contractor is responsible for removing and disposing of all debris and packing material left from the installation of the ultrasonic equipment. The contract includes two Vision 1327 Cart and Utensil Washer/Disinfectors, full installation services to include necessary installation components and post installation check-out test with completion of any necessary adjustments. 2. SPECIFICATIONS Minimum of two cart and utensil washer/disinfectors shall have minimum individual dimensions of 109 inches (H) x 120 inches (W) x 130 inches (D). The cart and utensil washer/disinfector must be capable of reprocessing at minimum two heavy case carts and large racks for reprocessing utensils and containers. The cart and utensil washer/disinfector must be floor-mounted above the finished floor. The cart and utensil washer/disinfector must be steam heated. Emergency stop/disconnect capabilities. The cart washers must support the following utility requirements: Electrical: 460-480 V, 3Phase, 60 HZ, 3kW; 13.5 AMPS; 4000 BTU/HR. Auto Drain Valve Electrical: 120 V, 60 Hz. Steam Consumption Per Cycle: 14 kg (31lb). Hot Water Consumption Per Cycle: 53L (14 U.S. gal). Air, high pressure 85 psi max. Noise Level: 65 dBa. The max operating weight of the unit cannot exceed 7483 lbs per washer/disinfector. The ultrasonic irrigators must adhere to industry standards for AAMI/ANSI, OSHA, etc. Documented FDA approval, as applicable. 3. REQUIREMENTS It is the responsibility of the Contractor to conduct site visits, verify existing conditions, quantities of materials, installation instruction of materials to be used, and discrepancies or conflicting requirements in the Statement of Work before preparing the Final Proposal. The contractor shall provide and install a quantity of one large ultrasonic irrigator and one extra-large ultrasonic irrigator to the VA Medical Center located at 4801 Linwood Kansas City, Mo 64128. The contractor shall ensure that all repairs, preventable, and remedial maintenance provided during the provision timeframe of this contract meet and or exceed the OEM’s specifications. The contractor shall ensure that only FULLY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS/ENGINEERS are employed in the performance of all work performed under this contract. The contractor shall ensure that the highest standard of professional capability and workmanship is maintained throughout the life of this contract. 4. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE & RESPONSE TIMES The vendor shall provide full-service maintenance through a service agreement for minimum 2 years post installation. The vendor shall provide all additional recurring and preventive maintenance activities: Emergency response for equipment and MSPS failures. The vendor shall respond to the facility for any equipment failure resulting in a total or partial loss of the equipment installed within or any portion of the mobile sterile processing system within 4 hours from the time of VAMC contact. If a permanent solution cannot be resolved within 24 hours of initial failure, a temporary solution shall be operational within 24 hours of initial failure. An agreed permanent solution shall be planned, and replacements ordered within 5 business days of initial failure. 5. SAFETY The contractor/vendor shall always, ensure that all work provided complies with all local, State, and Federal rules and regulations pertaining to workplace safety. The contractor shall take all proper safety and health precautions to protect the work, the workers, the public and the property (OSHA). Installs and construction work will be in accordance with all applicable codes to include the most current codes National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the VA Design Guide Manuals that are applicable to the work. If the design guide is equivalent or more stringent then the mentioned codes, the VA Design Guide takes precedence. 6. DOCUMENTATION The contractor shall furnish to the KCVA Medical Center Biomedical Engineering department legible hard copies and electronic copies of service reports of the maintenance indicating details of the maintenance performed upon completion of all work. 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Kansas City Veteran Administration Medical Center, 4801 Linwood Blvd. Kansas City 64128 8. PERFORMANCE MONITORING The contractor’s performance will be monitored by the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and the Facility Maintenance office during the installation period. Coordinate all administrative and construction requirements exclusively with or through assigned Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The Construction Safety Officer, Construction Safety Committee, and COR will review the operations and site construction conditions of the project to confirm that all Safety regulations relating to construction and healthcare facilities are being adhered to. Daily and weekly safety rounds will be conducted during the installation and testing period. For non-compliance safety related issues, a safety report will be sent to the Contractor to correct within 14 days. Non-compliance may result in job-site suspense until compliance is met at the contractor’s expense. 9. HOURS OF OPERATION The contractor will perform services required during the hours of 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday or as directed by the designated COR. 10. U.S LEGAL HOLIDAYS The following is a list of U.S. Government holidays. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, the proceeding Friday is observed as the holiday; if the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as the holiday. HOLIDAY DATE New Year’s Day Jan 1 Martin Luther King’s Birthday 3rd Monday in Jan President’s Day 3rd Monday in Feb Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day 1st Monday in Sep Columbus Day 2nd Monday in Oct Veterans Day Nov 11 Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in Nov Christmas Day Dec 25 11. SECURITY/ IDENTIFICATION “The C&A requirements do not apply, and Security Accreditation Package is not required” Taking of photographs/videos/recording of any kind is PROHIBITED on VA premises unless pertaining to work assignment, instructed or authorized by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Contractor will always wear his or her identification badge while on VA premises. The badge shall be clearly visible, front facing, and above the waist. Contractors shall be required to attend the construction safety training that is offered every Tuesday morning at 0700 in Bldg. #6. Employees shall have a valid state or government identification. All contractor/vendor personnel shall display a KCVAMC issued identification badge while performing work on any VAMC property. The contractor will not require access to confidential systems. The security requirements and impact for this project have been identified in VA Handbook 6500.6 Appendix A. The C&A (Certification and Accreditation) requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. Smoking is prohibited on property. Possession of weapons is prohibited (in vehicle or on person). Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of the VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court. Contractor employees (crew) when on KCVAMC grounds; shall not bring visitors into the facility; shall not bring into the facility, any form of weapons or contraband; shall not bring in any alcohol or drugs or be under the influence of alcohol/drugs; shall conduct themselves in a professional and polite manner at all times; shall not cause any disturbances in the facility, are subject to all the rules and regulations of the KCVAMC. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized. Contractor shall furnish and require every on-site company employee to wear a company shirt and safety shoes. All company workers while on duty shall be identified by uniform shirt or blouse indicating the company logo. The print should be large enough to be easily read. In addition, all company staff assigned to work at the KCVAMC. 12. SITE REGULATIONS: All work shall be performed in accordance with KCVAMC rules & regulations. 52.223-99 ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (OCT 2021) (DEVIATION) (a) Definition. As used in this clause— United States or its outlying areas means— (1) The fifty States. (2) The District of Columbia. (3) The commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands. (4) The territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands; and (5) The minor outlying islands of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Atoll. (b) Authority. This clause implements Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, dated September 9, 2021 (published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2021, 86 FR 50985). (c) Compliance. The Contractor shall comply with all guidance, including guidance conveyed through Frequently Asked Questions, as amended during the performance of this contract, for contractor or subcontractor workplace locations published by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force Guidance) at https:/www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/. (d) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in subcontracts at any tier that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101 on the date of subcontract award, and are for services, including construction, performed in whole or in part within the United States or its outlying areas.